Sharp AR-C260 Printer Operation Manual
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AR-C260
AR-C260M
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR COPIER/PRINTER (AR-C260)
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM (AR-C260M)
OPERATION MANUAL
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain
the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual
(for general information and copier operation)".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general
information and copier operation)" and operation manuals for any
optional equipment which has been installed.
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- Page 1 MODEL AR-C260 AR-C260M DIGITAL FULL COLOUR COPIER/PRINTER (AR-C260) DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM (AR-C260M) OPERATION MANUAL (for printer) Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximum benefit from the product. Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)".
- Page 2 SHARP Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to its content. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this operation manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 5 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURES PRINTING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER ....... 1-2 HOLD JOB LIST ............5-2 Printer driver settings under Windows CHAPTER 6 (selecting and setting print conditions) ....1-2 Using the Help file to view explanations of the KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS settings .............. - Page 4 CHAPTER 1 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURES This chapter explains how to configure printer driver settings at your computer, and provides basic information on printing. Page SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER ..............1-2 Printer driver settings under Windows (selecting and setting print conditions)...........1-2 Using the Help file to view explanations of the settings ......1-3 Printing in black and white ..............1-4 Automatic switching between colour and black and white .....1-6 Printing in colour ..................1-8...
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Page 5: Setting The Printer Driver
SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER This section describes the method of changing the printer driver settings from your computer. If you have not yet installed the printer driver, read the accompanying "INSTALLATION GUIDE" and install the printer driver from the CD-ROM. Printer driver settings in Windows (selecting and setting print conditions) Change the settings using the printer properties. - Page 6 To view on-screen explanations of the settings in the printer driver, open the Help file. I I I I Opening Help in Windows The example screen shows the SHARP AR-C260M PCL5c in Windows Me. Click [Help] to display the Help screen.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents Beginning Of Chapter
SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER Printing in black and white The procedure for printing in black and white is explained below using WordPad as an example. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a document that can be used for test printing. To print in black and white, select [Gray Scale] for the [Color Mode] setting. - Page 8 SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER If you need to adjust the black and white image quality (print contrast), perform the following step. If you do not need to adjust the image quality, go directly to step 6. To adjust the black and white image quality (print contrast), click the [Color Adjustment] button.
- Page 9 SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER Automatic switching between colour and black and white The procedure for printing a document using automatic switching between colour and black and white is explained here using WordPad as an example. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a document that can be used for test printing.
- Page 10 SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER If you need to adjust the colour image quality and/or the black and white image quality (print contrast), perform following step. If you do not need to adjust the image quality, go directly to step 6. To adjust the colour image quality and/or black and white image quality (print contrast), click the [Color Adjustment] button.
- Page 11 SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER Printing in colour The procedure for printing a document in colour is explained here using WordPad as an example. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a document that can be used for test printing. To print in colour, set the [Color Mode] setting to [Color].
- Page 12 SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER If you need to adjust the colour image quality, perform the following step. If you do not need to adjust the image quality, go directly to step 6. To adjust the colour image quality, click the [Color Adjustment] button.
- Page 13 CHAPTER 2 SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES This chapter explains how to configure settings in the printer driver. The settings are changed in the software application. Page SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS............2-2 Frequently used settings ................2-2 Paper settings ..................2-6 Advanced settings..................2-8 Watermark settings ................2-9 Color settings ..................2-10 TABLE OF CONTENTS BEGINNING OF CHAPTER...
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Page 14: Selecting Printing Functions
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Almost all printer settings are configured in the printer driver properties window that appears when you print from an application or when you select [Properties] from the printer driver icon menu. Click a tab in the properties window to adjust the settings on that tab. - Page 15 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Frequently used settings (continued) N-Up Printing Finishing Each page is reduced to allow multiple pages to Configure settings for staple or punch finishing. be printed on each sheet. The pages are printed [Binding Edge] in "Z" order on each sheet. When automatic two-sided printing is performed, The following five settings are available: the [Binding Edge] setting is used to determine...
- Page 16 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Frequently used settings (continued) Retention [PIN] (5-digit identification number) A PIN number can programmed in the printer [Normal Print] driver for increased security when printing jobs When selected, it is not necessary to use the from the hold job list. When this is done, the PIN operation panel on the machine to begin printing.
- Page 17 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Frequently used settings (continued) Account Number selected, the Windows login name will be When the "AUDITING MODE" of the key operator automatically used. program is turned on, a count can be kept of the Up to 16 characters can be entered. number of sheets printed by each account.
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Page 18: Settings
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Paper settings The following screen appears when the Paper tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained below. Paper Size [Fit To Page] Select the size of paper to be printed on. When this checkbox is selected, the print image Click one of the paper sizes that appear in the box. - Page 19 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Paper settings (continued) Paper Selection Different Paper Select the paper tray and paper type in this item. This sets the paper tray from which the paper for the first page is drawn. [Paper Source] Click this button to open the window for selection Select the paper tray.
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Page 20: Advanced Settings
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Advanced settings The following screen appears when the Advanced Settings tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained below. Image Quality Overlays This item is used to select the [Resolution Select this setting to print the document as an Settings] and [Graphics Mode] for printing. -
Page 21: Watermark Settings
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Watermark settings The following screen appears when the Watermarks tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained below. Watermark preview Size The watermark function is used to print a Use this setting to adjust the size of the watermark (a faint, shadowlike text image) on the characters of the currently selected watermark. -
Page 22: Color Settings
The default settings for the document types are Color Gray Scale Automatic as follows: Color Black Pure Screening Rendering Selection Overprint Black Standard Text SHARP Standard Standard On Automatic On Color Saturation High Text/ Graphics Graphics Match Black Graphics Perceptual Photo... -
Page 23: And White
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Color settings (continued) Color Mode Print Priority Select the colour mode for printing. Select whether priority is given to speed or quality When Automatic is selected, a decision is made when printing. page by page. If colours other than black are [Quality] .. - Page 24 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Color settings (continued) Image NOTE Use this item to adjust the brightness and These cannot be changed if the colour mode was set contrast. to [Gray Scale] in step page 2-11. [Brightness] This indicates the brightness of colours. The brightness can be set to a value from 0 to 100.
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Page 25: Network
CHAPTER 3 WEB PAGES IN THE PRINTER This chapter explains various functions that allow you to access the Web pages in the printer from your computer. Page PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK ......3-2 Environment required for accessing Web pages ........3-2 Accessing Web pages and displaying help..........3-2 Items and outline of menu frame of Web pages ........3-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS... - Page 26 PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK You can access the Web pages of the printer from your computer using a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. This will allow you to adjust various settings through the network. Environment required for accessing Web pages The following equipment and programs are needed to access the Web pages in the printer: Optional print server card (network interface card) Recommended Web browser...
- Page 27 PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK Items and outline of menu frame of Web pages The optional network scanner expansion kit is required to use the network scanner function described in this manual. Menu frame Click the menu items displayed here to configure the corresponding settings.
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Page 28: Table Of Contents Beginning Of Chapter
PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK Access setup The restrictions on access to the Web pages and basic settings for using the network scanner and the status/alert E-mail function are described below. I I I I Network Card Setup A link to the network card Web page for configuring the print server card (network interface card) is provided. The Admin password is the same as the Web Page password of the network card. -
Page 29: Making Configuration Setting
CHAPTER 4 PRINTER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS This chapter explains the printer configuration settings. Page MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING ............4-2 Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings (items that can be set from the operation panel)........4-2 Default settings ..................4-3 PCL settings...................4-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS BEGINNING OF CHAPTER... -
Page 30: G Default Settings
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING The printer configuration settings are used to configure basic printer settings. The following settings are available. G DEFAULT SETTINGS..Basic settings used in printing (page 4-3) G PCL SETTINGS ....Set the PCL symbol set and fonts (page 4-4) Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings (items that can be set from the operation panel) Touch the [CONDITION SETTINGS] key on... -
Page 31: Table Of Contents Beginning Of Chapter
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING Default settings The default settings are used to set specific print conditions for printing in an environment where the print driver is not used (such as printing from MS-DOS or from a computer that does not have the provided print driver installed). NOTE When some items can be set both in the printer driver and on the operation panel, the values set in the printer driver override those set on the operation panel. -
Page 32: Table Of Contents Beginning Of Chapter
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING PCL settings I I I I PCL symbol set setting This setting is used to select which country's characters are used for certain of the symbols in the character code table of the PCL symbol set. (Use this setting when you need to select symbols that differ by country.) Default setting: "1"... -
Page 33: Table Of Contents Beginning Of Chapter
CHAPTER 5 PRINTING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL This chapter explains the job retention function and other functions that enable printing to be executed from the machine's operation panel. Page HOLD JOB LIST ....................5-2 TABLE OF CONTENTS BEGINNING OF CHAPTER... - Page 34 HOLD JOB LIST If "Hold After Print", "Hold Before Print" or "Proof Print" operation is performed on the computer, print data will be held as a hold job. A maximum of 100 jobs can be held. Print data held by this function will not be erased even if the main switch is turned off.
- Page 35 CHAPTER 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS This chapter explains the key operator programs for the printer function. Key operators should read this chapter to ensure correct use of the key operator programs. Page KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS..............6-2 Key operator program list...............6-2 Procedure for using key operator programs...........6-3 Key operator program menu ..............6-4 DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS ..........6-5 Printer settings ..................6-5...
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Page 36: Key Operator Programs
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Key operator programs related to the printer function are explained here. For information on key operator programs related to the copy function, and network scanner function, see the "Operation manual (for key operator programs)". NOTE The key operator programs that can be accessed depend upon how the product is configured with optional equipment. - Page 37 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Procedure for using key operator programs The procedure for using key operator programs is explained here, using the "PRINTER SETTINGS" program as an example. Follow the same steps to use the programs explained on page 6-5 and following. Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
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Page 38: Key Operator Programs
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Key operator program menu The key operator programs are accessed via the following menu structure. Refer to this menu when changing the settings explained on the following pages. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING PROHIBIT TEST PAGE PRINTING A4/LETTER SIZE AUTO CHANGE DEFAULT SETTINGS... -
Page 39: Description Of Setting Programs
DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS The key operator programs related to the printer function are explained here. Printer settings Default settings I I I I Delete the print hold data These programs are used to adjust the settings of various printer functions. Use this program to manually delete all stored data from the hard disk. -
Page 40: Interface Settings
DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS Interface settings Network settings These programs are used to control data transmitted to These programs are set when this product is used as a the parallel port or network port of this printer. network printer. After you complete the setting for one program, you I I I I Port switching method must exit the key operator programs, turn off the main The machine can use the three ports shown below for... -
Page 41: Description Of Setting Programs
DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS I I I I Store current configuration Colour adjustments This program is used to perform manual or automatic This program is used to store the CONDITION adjustment of colour tone (cyan, magenta, yellow, and SETTINGS (page 4-2) and the key operator program black), and adjustment of grey balance in middle- PRINTER SETTINGS of... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter when using the machine. Be sure to read this chapter whenever you encounter a problem. Page TROUBLESHOOTING ...................7-2 Additional information on selecting the paper type for the bypass tray when using the printer function ..............7-3 Checking the IP address ................7-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The following problems may not be due to a machine failure, so please check again before calling for service. In the event that service is required, turn off the main switch, unplug the power plug from the outlet. Problems related to the printer function are described in this chapter. -
Page 44: For The Bypass Tray When Using The Printer Function
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Solution or cause Colour documents print Is the [Color Mode] setting set to [Color] in the Set the [Color Mode] to [Color]. (page 2-11) in black and white. Color tab of the printer driver? Is the correct printer driver selected in the Select the correct printer driver. -
Page 45: G Checking The Ip Address
TROUBLESHOOTING Checking the IP address There are three ways to check the IP address: 1. Using [LIST PRINT] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS] in the operation panel Select NIC PAGE to print a list of the machine settings. The IP address that has been set for the machine can be found in this list. - Page 46 CHAPTER 8 APPENDIX This chapter contains product specifications and other technical information. Page PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ................8-2 NOTICE PAGE PRINTING ................8-3 PRINT AREA ....................8-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS BEGINNING OF CHAPTER...
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Page 47: Printer Specifications
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Power PC Memory capacity (standard) Standard 128MB DIMM slots for additional memory Two (128 MB and/or 256 MB memory can be mounted.) Page description language PCL5c Resident font Standard: Outline fonts European fonts: 80 fonts Line printer font: 1 font Parallel interface IEEE-1284 compatible parallel interface (P1284B connector) LAN connection... -
Page 48: Notice Page Printing
NOTICE PAGE PRINTING A notice page will be printed when the current print job cannot be run due to a system limitation and an explanation of the limitation is too lengthy to be shown in the message display. A notice page will describe the limitation and other possible ways instead of possibilities to run the job. -
Page 49: Print Area
PRINT AREA The print area of this product is shown below. GThe print area is the entire page excluding a margin Approx. 4.3mm (11/64") of 4.3 mm (11/64") at each edge. The actual print area may vary depending on the printer driver used Approx. - Page 50 AR-C260/AR-C260M OPERATION MANUAL (for printer) ARC260M-EX-PRINTER...