OPERATION MANUAL (for printer) LASER 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)".
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURES CHAPTER 5 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER............................. 1-2 ● Printer driver settings in Windows (selecting and setting print conditions) ....................................... 1-2 ● Using the Help file to view explanations of the settings................................................................ 1-3 ● Printing................................................................ 1-4 ● Using options to print ...........
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 in Windows (selecting and setting print conditions) ..1-2 ● Using the Help file to view explanations of the settings .........................1-3 ● Printing ...................................................................
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 "SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for printer)" 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. ■ Windows 95/98/Me ■ Windows NT4.
SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER ■ Selecting document filing The procedure for always using the document filing function is explained below as an example. This setting is selected in the [Job Handling] tab of the printer driver window. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 1-2. 2 Click the [Job Handling] tab. a user name and a job name in the 4 Enter "Job ID" field. 5 Click the [Apply] button. 3 Select the [Document Filing] checkbox. 6 Click the [OK] button.
SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER Printing The procedure for printing in WordPad*1 is explained as an example in this section. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a text document in WordPad that can be printed. *1 This is a standard accessory program in Windows 1 Open a document created in WordPad. [Print] from the WordPad [File] 2 Select menu. the 4 Click settings. desired tab and configure [SHARP AR-M455N PCL6] from the 3 Select [Name] drop-down list. (1) In Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.
SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER 6 Click the [Paper] tab. Check the paper size to make sure it is correct. Next, specify the paper feeding method in [Paper Selection]. Normally [Auto Select] is used. When finished, click the [OK] button to close the printer properties window. the [OK] button in the Print window 7 Click in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0, or the [Print] button in Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER Using options to print The procedure for using a peripheral device (option) to print is explained below using WordPad*1 as an example. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a text document in WordPad that can be printed. *1 WordPad is a software application that is included in Windows as a standard accessory. a document 1 Open WordPad. 2 Select menu. that was created in the 4 Click settings.
SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER 5 Click the [Paper] tab. When a mail-bin stacker is installed and you wish to have output delivered to a particular mail bin: Make sure that the selected paper size is correct in the [Paper Size] field. Next, select the paper feeding method in [Paper Selection]. Normally [Auto Select] is used. If you wish to use the optional paper tray, select it in the following window. Click the [Paper] tab and select the mail bin (each mail-bin has an assigned use) in [Output].
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 ● Settings in the [Main] tab........................................................................2-2 ● Settings in the [Paper] tab......................................................................2-6 ● Settings in the [Advanced] tab ..
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Almost all print functions are selected in the print driver properties window that appears when printing from an application. The print functions can also be selected in the printer driver properties window that appears when [Properties] is selected in the printer icon menu. The printer driver settings are grouped on tabs in the printer driver properties window.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Main] tab (continued) (5) (4) (5) User Settings The user can store up to 30 sets of settings, allowing the settings to be easily changed by simply selecting the desired set. Default setting: Factory Defaults (4) N-Up Printing Each page is reduced to allow multiple pages to be printed on each sheet. The pages are printed in "Z" order on each sheet. The following five settings are available: [1-Up], [2-Up], [4-Up], [6-Up], [8-Up], [9-Up], [16-Up].
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Main] tab (continued) (6) Staple sort function Each sorted set of pages is stapled and delivered to the offset tray, or stapled at the center and delivered to the lower pamphlet tray. (Saddle stitch finisher only) The relations between stapling positions, paper feed orientations, allowed paper sizes, and stapling limits are indicated below. (6) Finishing Configure settings for staple or punch finishing.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Main] tab (continued) (7) (8) (7) [Punch] Use this to select the punch function. When the punch function is selected, [Collate] is automatically selected. Default setting: Not selected (8) [No Offset] Select this when you do not wish sets of collated or grouped pages to be offset from each other. Default setting: Not selected Offset function Each set of printed pages is offset from the previous set in the offset tray for easy separation.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Paper] tab The following screen appears when the [Paper] tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained below. (1) (2) (3) (1) Paper Size Select the size of paper to be printed on. Click one of the paper sizes that appear in the box. Default setting: Letter (3) Image Orientation Set the orientation of the document. Click the radio button for [Portrait] or the radio button for [Landscape]. [Portrait]..........
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Paper] tab (continued) (4) (5) (6) (7) [Carbon Copy Settings] Click this button to configure settings in the [Carbon Copy Settings] window. Default setting: Not selected (4) Paper selection Select the paper tray and paper type in this item. Default setting: Auto Select [Auto Select] When [Auto Select] is selected, the tray containing the paper specified in [Paper Size] is automatically used.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Paper] tab (continued) (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) (4) [Different Paper Settings] These settings are used to print selected pages on a specified type of paper or on paper from a specified tray, or to have blank sheets added as inserts at specified pages. (3) Paper Selection [Paper Source] Select this if you wish to specify a paper tray to be used for [Insert Position] (2).
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Advanced] tab The following screen appears when the [Advanced] tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained below. (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Image Quality This item is used to select the [Resolution Settings] and [Graphics Mode] for printing. (3) Text To Black Use this setting to have all text other than white text printed in black. (This setting is useful when printing faint colored text that is difficult to read.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Advanced] tab (continued) (5) (6) (7) (5) Margin Shift This is used to shift the print image to create margin at the left, right, or top of the paper. Select [None], [0.4 in.], [0.8 in.], or [1.2 in.]. Default setting: None [Edit] Click this button to open the overlay settings window. The file selected in this window will be used as the overlay.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Advanced] tab (continued) (8) (9) (10) (11) (8) Smoothing Check "Smoothing" to smooth the edges of text or graphics and reduce jagged lines in order to obtain virtually high resolution. (9) Photo Enhancement This mode is most useful when printing Photographic Image. The image quality might be down for Line Art. (10) Toner Save Select this to save toner. Solids will be printed in halftone to reduce toner consumption.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Job Handling] tab The following window appears when the [Job Handling] tab is clicked. The settings and buttons are explained below. (1) (1) Document Filing This setting is used to save a print job as a data file in the hard disk of the machine. Two methods of saving the image are available: Automatic temporary saving [Quick File], [Main Folder] and [Custom Folder]. The saved image can be called up as needed and printed or otherwise manipulated.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Job Handling] tab (continued) (2) (2) Retention [Hold Only] This setting is used to prevent a print job from being misplaced. When a print job is sent to the computer, the machine will hold it in a Filing folder without printing it. The user can initiate printing as needed using the operation panel of the machine. The job can also be deleted without printing it. [Hold After Print] This setting is used to hold a print job in a Filing folder after it is printed.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Job Handling] tab (continued) (5) (6) (3) (4) (3) Notify Job End This is used to select whether or not you wish to be notified when a print job is finished. This setting is only effective when the printer status monitor is running. If the printer status monitor is not running, the setting will not operate even if selected.
SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Watermarks] tab The following window appears when the [Watermarks] tab is clicked. The settings and buttons are explained below. (4) (5) (1) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (2) (3) (1) Watermark preview The watermark function is used to print a watermark (a faint, shadowlike text image) on the paper. This shows a preview of the currently selected watermark.
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 REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK ....................................................3-2 ● How to access the Web page and view Help.........................................3-2 ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS)....................................................3-3 ● Directly printing a file on a computer......................................................
REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK You can use a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer on your computer to access the Web page in the machine and configure settings. The Web pages include both pages for users and pages for the administrator. In the user Web pages, users can monitor the machine, and directly print a file specified on a computer. In the administrator Web pages, the administrator can configure the machine's e-mail settings, settings for print by e-mail, and passwords.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) When you access the user Web pages in the machine, the following page will appear in your browser. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item. When you have finished configuring settings, be sure to click [Submit] to save them. For explanations of the settings, click [General] under [Help] in the menu frame.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) Directly printing a file on a computer The address of a file that can be accessed from your computer can be specified to directly print the file without using the printer driver. In addition to files on your computer, files on any other computer on the same network that can be accessed from your computer can be printed in this way. To directly print a file on a computer, follow these steps: [Submit Print Job] in the link menu of 1 Click the menu frame.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) In addition to the menus that appear for users, other menus that can only be used by the administrator appear in the administrator Web pages. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item. Settings that can only be configured by the administrator are explained here.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) Protecting information programmed in the Web page ([Passwords]) Passwords can be set (click [Passwords] in the menu frame) to restrict Web page access and protect settings. The administrator must change the password from the factory default setting. The administrator must also take care to remember the new password. The next time the Web pages are accessed, the new password must be entered.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) Directly printing a file on an FTP server A FTP server can be stored in the machine to enable direct printing of a file on the FTP server from the operation panel of the machine without using the printer driver. Files with the extensions pcl, ps*, pdf*, tiff, tif, and prn can be printed. *The PS3 expansion kit is required. (Encrypted PDF files cannot be printed, with the exception of files encrypted with a null password.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) 4 Select the desired file or folder name. PPD1_FTP_server FILE OR FOLDER NAME 1/2 Data base User_area Product_info.tiff Reply.pdf If the file or folder does not appear in the screen, press the or key until it appears. To return to the global access screen, touch the key. When a file name ( appears (step 5). ) is touched, the print screen When a folder ( ) is touched, all files in the folder appear. Touch the desired file.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) E-mail Print When an e-mail account is set up for the machine, this function is used to have the machine periodically check the mail server and automatically print attachments to e-mails it receives without the need for the printer driver. ■ Configuring E-mail print settings To use E-mail Print, the machine's e-mail account information must be configured in the machine. Follow these steps: [Print Port] in the link menu of the 1 Click menu frame.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) E-mail Status and E-mail Alert settings These functions send information on machine use (print count, copy count, etc.) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.) via e-mail to the administrator of the machine or the dealer. ■ Information setup ■ SMTP setup Machine identification information for the status and alert e-mail functions is configured in the "Information Setup" screen.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) ■ Status message setup ■ Alerts message setup Use the status message function to send the current counter information, including the copy count, print count, and total output count, based on the specified schedule. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively.
CHAPTER 4 PRINTER BASIC SETTINGS This chapter describes 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 ● Printer Default settings...........................................................................4-4 ● PCL settings..................................................
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING The printer configuration setting allows basic printer settings to be made. The items set with the printer configuration settings are shown below. ● Printer default settings .........Basic settings used in printing (See page 4-4.) ● PCL settings .........................Sets a PCL symbol set. (See page 4-5.) ● PostScript settings* ..............Sets whether a PostScript error page is printed or not when a PostScript error has occurred. (See page 4-5.
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING Supplementary explanation of key operation for configuration setting These keys and indicator are available on setting screens that require the entry of numerical values. CUSTOM SETTINGS PRINTER DEFAULT SETTINGS A DEFAULT OUTPUT TRAY DEFAULT PAPER TYPE LINE THICKNESS 20 CENTER TRAY B C D 999) B PLAIN 5 C A (1 D The name of the program category or particular item to be set will appear on the touch key. A touch of the key will select the item displayed.
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING Printer 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 the printer driver is used for printing and the printer driver settings conflict with the printer default settings, the printer driver settings take precedence.
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING ■ Line thickness This setting is used to adjust the line width of vector graphics. For example, if you desire a finer line, select a value from 0 to 4. If you desire a thicker line, select a value from 6 to 9. To return to the standard line thickness, select 5. Use this setting for special applications such as CAD when lines do not appear with sufficient clarity. For regular applications, there is usually no need to change the setting.
CHAPTER 5 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.....................................................................5-2 ● Key operator program list.......................................................................5-2 ● Procedure for using key operator programs...........................................
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Key operator programs related to the printer function are explained here. For key operator programs for general use of the machine, see the key operator's guide. NOTE The key operator programs that can be accessed depend upon how the product is configured with optional equipment.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Procedure for using key operator programs The procedure for configuring a key operator program is explained below. 1 Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. 4 Touch the [PRINTER SETTINGS] key. Follow these steps to select the program that you wish to use. PRINTER SETTINGS In the following steps, the setting screens for the selected program KEY OPERATOR will appear.
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.
DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS The key operator programs related to the printer function are explained here. Printer settings Default settings Interface settings These programs are used to adjust the settings of various printer functions. These programs are used to control data transmitted to the parallel port, USB port or network port of this printer. Prohibit notice page printing Hexadecimal dump mode This program is used to disable notice page printing.
DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS Enable parallel port Port switching method This program is used to enable or disable printing from the parallel port. Default setting: Enable The machine can use the three ports shown below for printing. This program is used to select when switching between ports will take place. "SWITCH AT END OF JOB" or "SWITCH AFTER I/O TIMEOUT" can be selected. When "SWITCH AT END OF JOB" is selected, the port will be automatically selected after each print job is completed.
DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS Network settings Reset the NIC These programs are set when this product is used as a network printer. After you complete the setting for one program, you must exit the key operator programs, turn off the main switch, wait briefly, and then turn on the main switch again before any other programs can be set. The program that was set will be effective after the power is turned on.
CHAPTER 6 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 ...................................................................................6-2 ● Checking the IP address ........................................................................
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 machine main power switch and power switch, unplug the power plug from the outlet. Problems related to the printer function are described in this chapter.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Solution or cause The printer driver Is there sufficient free space on your hard cannot be installed. drive? Are you using an operating system that is not supported? Delete any unneeded files and applications to increase free space on your hard drive. Make sure your operating system is supported. (See the SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for printer) that accompanied the machine.
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. Follow the procedure below to check the IP address using NIC PAGE. 2. Using the key operator programs The IP address can be verified using the key operator programs. To use this procedure, consult your key operator. 3.
CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX This chapter contains product specifications and other technical information. Page PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................7-2 NOTICE PAGE PRINTING ............................................................................7-3 PRINT AREA .................................................................................................
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Memory capacity (standard) Standard 128MB DIMM slots for additional memory One (64 MB to 256 MB memory can be mounted.) Page description language PCL6, PCL5e, PS3 emulation* Resident font For PCL: Outline fonts: 80 Barcode fonts (option): 28 Bitmap font: 1 PostScript compatible fonts (option): 136 Interface IEEE-1284 compatible parallel interface (P1284B connector) USB1.1 (Windows98/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003) USB2.
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. Printing of the notice page is initially disabled in the key operator programs (see "PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING" on page 5-5). A notice page will be printed in the following cases.
PRINT AREA The print area of this product is shown below. ●The print area is the entire page excluding a margin of 11/64" (4.2 mm) at each edge. The actual print area may vary depending on the printer driver used and the type of software application. Approx. 11/64" (4.2mm) Approx. 11/64" (4.2mm)* Approx. 11/64" (4.2mm)* Approx. 11/64" (4.2mm) Paper size Printable area PCL symbol set No. symbol set No.