Memory Expansion 2 Standard 72 pin SIMM slots • Parallel Interface 1 IEEE 1284 compatible Type B • Network Expansion Slot 1 Internal slot B. System Elements AR-PB2A printer Windows PC Print data/ Setting data Copier Printer Controller P1284 Printer Driver...
(User purchase) stand-alone machine. E. List of the Applicable Models for the AR-PB2A Printer Expansion Kit The details of the specifications, features, and options of the printer may vary with the printer models. Some features described in this manual may not be available depending on the printer drivers.
AR-PB2A B. Printer Driver Compatibility [2] SPECIFICATION WIN 95/ PRINTER DRIVER WIN 3.1 WIN NT New function provided by combination use with AR-287/337/407/507 WIN 98 • Confidential Print Windows PS • Tandem Print Windows PPD • E-mail Status/E-mail Alerts Windows PCL5e •...
NOTE: When the AR-PB2A is installed in AR-505/507/407/337/287, PostScript the Printer Administration Utility is fully functional; however, if Emulation Switching AUTO, PS, PCL the AR-PB2A is installed in other models, its functionality is Resident Fonts: limited as follows: PCL5e (SPDL)
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AR-PB2A (3) Engine Spec. Paper size Invoice 4992 3168 Maximum Paper Size A3, 11" x 17" Executive 4224 6176 Print Resolution 600 x 600 dpi Foolscap 4992 7680 Smoothing Japanese Postcard 2240 3392 Toner Save Print Photo Enhancement (dots in 600 dpi)
AR-PB2A [3] SETUP 1. Parts list Before installing the printer kit, check that all the following items are prepared. Be careful that the necessary parts depend on the environment of the copier (model and unit installation). Part name Model Q’ty...
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AR-PB2A • The installation work after this step varies with the shape of the rear cabinet. • If the rear cabinet is a box type, proceed to step 9. • If the rear cabinet is not a box type, proceed to step 3.
AR-PB2A 10) Remove the securing screws holding the P side OP cover in the rear lower cover which was removed in the step 2, then remove the P side OP cover. Next, paste an attached label at the position only for Sweden and Norway as shown in the illustration.
Manual attached to the network card. A. Outline of the NW Setup The NW Setup is a setup tool for using a SHARP printer with a network card installed in a Novell NetWare environment. Registration of printers to a NetWare server and parameter settings for a network card can be performed by using a procedure with wizards.
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, system: Windows NT 4.0 Item Description Printer: SHARP printer with a Print Server Card Name Enter a unique name for the machine within 50 (AR-NC3D) installed characters. Machine Code This is not used. This field can be used to input 7.
AR-PB2A (Using the Printer Configuration Menu) [4] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT Use steps 1 and 2 above to access the printer configuration menu. 1. Configuration setting 3. Select the desired main menu item on the touch panel. (Accessing the Printer Configuration Menu) 4.
AR-PB2A A. Printer Settings B. Interface Settings Use the printer settings when printing without the proper printer driver Use the interface settings to configure the printer’s parallel and net- installed (for example, printing from an MS-DOS application, printing work interfaces.
AR-PB2A D. Print Test Page 2. Key operator programs Printing a test page verifies that the printer operates properly. Also (1) List you can check the configuration settings, built-in fonts etc. When printing is complete, the printer will exit the printer configuration menu...
AR-PB2A 3. Hardware setup and adjustments A. Flash Memory write protect setting Flash memory write protect setup (JP109) If communication between PC and the copier is not normally per- formed with the set value st to 10 (default), check the environment of Used to setup write protect YES/NO of flash memory.
AR-PB2A [5] Configuration Report and Test Page 1. Samples b. Language 2. Description of Each contents Value: (English) | Deutsch (German) | Francais (French) | This section defines the meaning of each item. These items are basi- Italiano (Italian) | Nederlands (Dutch) | Espanol...
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AR-PB2A c. Paper Input Trays Hardware Specs Value: (2 trays | 3 trays | 4 trays) a. Base Memory Example: 2 trays Value: 16 MB Default: Depends on the Machine configuration Example: 16 MB Description: It indicates the number of standard input trays.It...
AR-PB2A b. Large Capacity Tray c. Font Value: [Appropriate Paper Size] Value: (PCL font name) Example: Letter (81/2x11) Example: Courier Default: Depends on paper tray configuration. Default: Courier Description: It indicates paper size configuration of Large Capacity Description: Current default font for PCL printing.
AR-PB2A [6] FIRMWARE VERSION UP 2. Network card When using the network card AR-NC3D with AR-PB2A, if the 1. Printer controll PWB firmware version of the AR-NC3D is 5.46 or earlier, upgrade is needed. A. Cases where flash memory rewriting is required...
AR-PB2A [7] FUNCTION AND OPERATION 1. Multi Function Multiple Functions Arbitration of contention among printing, copying and faxing is controlled by the copier. The print controller only sends the print request to the copier. The copier judges whether the requested print job is immediately performed or not by checking the current status of the copier. The printer controller does not control contention caused by the status of the copier.
AR-PB2A 2. Printer Operation / Message Display Online Data State Display Cancel/(Clear) Paper Selection During initializing the printer board <Displayed on dialog window> Disabled INITIALIZING. PLEASE WAIT. From the end of initialization to the end of warm-up. WARMING UP. PLEASE WAIT...
AR-PB2A 3. Emulation Switch 5. Font Emulation setting can be switched between automatic emulation A. Downloadable Font Types sensing (switching) and fixed emulation modes as shown below. The Cougar printing system supports the font types for download. AR-PB2 Page Description...
AR-PB2A [Example of Automatic Switching] Setting Behavior Receiving Port Job End Data Automatic Between When receiving data is detected through Switching Jobs a port, sensing data receipt from each Job1: NIC Port port, considers the port as current (port Job2:...
AR-PB2A 15. Confidential Print The confidential print feature allows printing to be started only after entering the specified password on the operation panel. This feature is useful for printing secret document data on the printer located away from the user.
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AR-PB2A (Error message) Content ICU-PRT communication trouble Detail Cause SCSI LSI abnormality ICU PWB defect SCSI connector connection defect Printer PWB defect Check and remedy Replace the printer PWB. Check the SCSI connector. Replace the printer PWB. Replace the ICU PWB.
PARTS GUIDE AR-PB1/PB1A AR-PB2/PB2A MODEL CONTENTS (Printer unit) (Printer PWB) (Packing material & Accessories) (Index) This document has been published to be SHARP CORPORATION used for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.
(Printer unit) FCP04237 (Printer PWB) PRICE RANK NEW PART PARTS CODE DESCRIPTION MARK RANK PWB holder (SRF5U) Cap (JM-2W-96) [JP109] Heat sink (PUG16-25) [IC166] Sheet (2067B) [IC166] Connector (53319-0200)(20pin) [CN116] Connector (DHB-PB60)(60pin) [CN105] Connector (36pin) [CN101] 36PIN Connector (PCSXE50LFDT)(40pin) [CN102] Pin (T3B-SQ) [JP109] Push memory socket (93674-51872)
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FN3 Mask ROM Unit (Japan only) (AR-PB1A/PB1)[CN110] FN3 FN4 Mask ROM Unit (Japan only) (AR-PB1A/PB1)[CN108] FN4 (Unit) Printer PWB unit (Japan only AR-PB1A/PB1) [Not include No.501] Printer PWB unit (Except japan AR-PB2A/PB2) [Not include No.501] (Packing material & Accessories) PRICE RANK NEW PART PARTS CODE...
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(Packing material & Accessories) PRICE RANK NEW PART PARTS CODE DESCRIPTION MARK RANK Operation manual (English)(Australia,New Zealand,Europe) (AR-PB2) Operation manual (French)(CANADA,Europe) (AR-PB2A) F,FG Operation manual (French)(CANADA,Europe) (AR-PB2) F,FG Operation manual (German)(For Europe) (AR-PB2A) Operation manual (German)(For Europe) (AR-PB2) Operation manual (Dutch)(For Europe)
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(Index) PRICE R. JAPAN ONLY PARTS CODE NEW P/R ORDER CODE PRICE R. JAPAN ONLY 3- 20 PARTS CODE NEW P/R ORDER CODE 3- 20 3- 20 3- 13 3- 20 3- 13 3- 20 3- 13 3- 20 3- 13 3- 20 3- 13 3- 20...
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PRICE R. PRICE R. JAPAN ONLY JAPAN ONLY PARTS CODE PARTS CODE NEW P/R NEW P/R ORDER CODE ORDER CODE 2- 65 2- 66 2- 67 2- 68 2- 69 2- 70 2- 71 2- 72 2- 73 2- 74 2- 75 1- 11 –...
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AR-PB2A CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT (Danish) ADVARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. (English) Caution ! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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