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  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    Copyright Information Copyright © 2005. Sharp Electronics Corporation and its suppliers. Document Name Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide P/N 59379801 Revision 1.1 September, 2005 Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Utilities... 10 Color Swatch Utility ... 13 LPR Utility ... 17 Network Extensions... 19 Sharp Admin Manager Utility ... 23 PDF Direct Print Utility ... 24 Print Job Accounting Utility ... 27 PrintSuperVision ...124 Storage Device Manager ...128 Web Installer...176...

  • Page 4: Utilities

    1. Color Swatch Utility: see page 13 2. LPR Utility: see page 17 3. Network Extensions: see page 19 4. Sharp Admin Manager Utility: see page 23 5. PDF Direct Print Utility: see page 24 6. Print Job Accounting Utility: see page 27 7.

  • Page 5: Descriptions Of Utilities

    • paper trays installed and the media assigned to them. • total size and percentage used of disk/memory. • percentage of toner remaining. See “Network Extensions” on page 19. Status tab: Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Utilities • 5...
  • Page 6 See “PDF Direct Print Utility” on page 24. 6. Print Job Accounting Utility The Print Job Accounting software, designed specifically for Sharp printers in a network environment, provides job accounting features that allow you to track printer usage, calculate printing costs, and specify access available to each client (user).
  • Page 7 PrintSuperVision provides access to networked printer data for monitoring, reporting and managing networked printers. It provides a full range of management functions for Sharp printers, and for other brands of printers as well. See “PrintSuperVision” on page 124.
  • Page 8 This utility allows you to store and reuse frequently used print options when printing PostScript and PDF files on the Fiery. See “Fiery Hot Folders” on page 181 and the online EFI Printing Guide, Chapter 6. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Utilities • 8...
  • Page 9 The ICC Profiles provided with your printer allow you to match what you see on screen to what you see on your printed output. The profiles are customized for your Sharp printer. You may use the profiles when you use the ColorWise Pro Tools. You may also use the profiles with applications that support ICC standards.

  • Page 10: Installing The Utilities

    2. Double-click the CD icon that appears on the desktop. 3. Open the 4. Click PSDRV → English, then double click the icon. MacInstallerIcon.jpg 5. Click Continue Important! folder. and accept the Software License Agreement. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Utilities • 10 Mac Installer...
  • Page 11 Once the Print Job Accounting utility has been set up by your Network Administrator, it is transparent to the operation of the printer driver on your OS 10.3 system. See “Print Job Accounting Utility” on page 27. to access the Utility Installation. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Utilities • 11...
  • Page 12 Installing the Utilities Fiery Windows Macintosh The Fiery Utilities are installed from CD2. For more information, refer to the online EFI Software Installation Guide. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Utilities • 12...

  • Page 13: Color Swatch Utility

    • Other factors influence how you see color: the color and finish of the paper, ambient light, even the color surrounding the one you are looking at. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Color Swatch Utility • 13...

  • Page 14: How To Install

    1. Install the utility from CD1 using the Menu Installer (Windows). Click Start Programs → Utility A swatch page displays, showing commonly used colors. NOTE Color Swatch → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Color Swatch Utility • 14 Color Swatch →...
  • Page 15 The printer may not be able to print the exact color that you desire. If you don't find your desired color, you can create or customize colors: 1. Select Custom Swatch NOTE from the File menu. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Color Swatch Utility • 15...
  • Page 16 Repeat these steps until you find the desired printed color. For additional information, see the Swatch Utility Read-me file located in the Windows Programs list. The file includes: • Applying Color Value in your Application • Setting Monitor Color Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Color Swatch Utility • 16...

  • Page 17: Lpr Utility

    • Finish: Number of completed jobs. • Queue: Number of jobs waiting to be printed. Start → Install.exe → Installation/Config Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide LPR Utility • 17 → Browse . Browse . Click OK. → LPR Utility...
  • Page 18 Additional Information For help using the LPR Utility, click on HELP in the program. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide LPR Utility • 18...

  • Page 19: Network Extensions

    General Information This utility creates an additional tab (STATUS) in the driver that allows the client to monitor the selected printer’s status. Load this program from the Menu Installer located on CD1. Important! Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Network Extensions • 19...
  • Page 20 3. Click the UPDATE The following screen displays: NetStatus2K.tif Start → Install.exe Administration Tools → Printers . Right-click the Sharp → Properties tab. button to see device settings. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Network Extensions • 20 . Browse Browse →...
  • Page 21 To avoid this, use the Update Status button in the Status tab to manually update the information on demand. Paper Type, weight Installed/not installed RAM size and % used; Flash Memory size and % used % toner remaining in all cartridges Important! Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Network Extensions • 21...

  • Page 22: Checking The Printer Status

    Click on the items listed on the left to see: • Network Summary • Login for Administrators • Job Login • Printer Menu To see real-time printer status, click the UPDATE STATUS Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Network Extensions • 22 button.

  • Page 23: Sharp Admin Manager Utility

    Additional Information See the online Configurator’s Guide for details on how to use this utility. The Configurator’s Guide is online and may be found on the CDs shipped with your printer. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Sharp Admin Manager Utility • 23...

  • Page 24: Pdf Direct Print Utility

    Using The PDF Direct Print Utility works with version 1.3 (Acrobat 4.0) or below PDF files. 1. Right-click on the file you want to print in Windows Explorer NOTE NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide PDF Direct Print Utility • 24...
  • Page 25 • Paper Source • Copies • 2-sided printing • Binding • Collate • Fit to page • Print page range • Restore Default • Save Settings • Print • Cancel Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide PDF Direct Print Utility • 25...
  • Page 26 Using Acrobat, delete the text that is embedded, or unembed the embedded font. In Acrobat, select Remove the checkmark in the Tool Touchup Text attribute → → Embed Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide PDF Direct Print Utility • 26 box.

  • Page 27: Print Job Accounting Utility

    With Print Job Accounting, you can • Control costs by limiting access to color printing for specific clients. • Plan equipment allocation by monitoring exactly how much each client prints. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 27...
  • Page 28 The Flash memory is relatively limited as to how much information can be stored on it. The Hard Disk Drive has much greater memory capacity. Additional Information For more information, see the on-line help in the utility. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 28...
  • Page 29 Sample Network Diagram JA_Overview.jpg Server: Windows XP, 2000, or NT 4.0 (SP6 Client PCs: Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95, NT 4.0 (SP6 Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 29 Printer(s) Client Macs: Macintosh OS 8.x or...

  • Page 30: Operating System

    Client Computers (Windows or Macintosh) The Print Job Accounting Client software can run under any of the following operating systems: Windows • XP • 2000 • Me • 98 NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 30...
  • Page 31 • 95 • NT4.0 (Service Pack 6 or later) Macintosh • OS 8.1, 8.5.x, 8.6.x (Adobe PS 8.6 or greater required) • OS 9.0, 9.0.4, 9.1.x, 9.2.x (LaserWriter 8.7 required) Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 31...

  • Page 32: Client Software

    Accounting Client → Administration Tools → and follow the on-screen instructions. . Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE Administration Tools → . Follow the on-screen instructions. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 32 → → → Browse. →...
  • Page 33 Select Plug-in Preferences 3. Open the Print Time Filters menu. Check Print Time Filters 4. Click Save Settings 5. Click Cancel on the File menu. JobType . Click Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 33 General JobAccounting...
  • Page 34 Assign Account ID(s) only to those clients who are permitted to print. All other clients will be recognized as Unregistered ID(0). Change the settings (limits) so Unregistered ID clients are not allowed to print. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 34...
  • Page 35 Do not assign the same Account ID to more than one client! All Account IDs must be set in the Server computer for each Client computer allowed to print to a specific printer. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 35...

  • Page 36: Client Settings

    – Paper Size – Simplex or Duplex Printing – Document Name The information on document names cannot be acquired while printing from some Windows applications or from a Macintosh. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 36...
  • Page 37 • Acquire a print log for print jobs sent from a client directly to a printer, bypassing the print server. • Accurately record printed pages through print logs even when a client has cancelled his/her print jobs or paper jams have occurred. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 37...
  • Page 38 The first time you open the Server software, the following window appears. Note the Server ID for future use. You can also find it by clicking Help Server ID … from the → main Job Accounting Window. JA_ServerID.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 38...
  • Page 39 Server Software Starting the Server Software Click Start Programs Sharp Print Job Accounting → → → → Print Job Accounting The following window appears: JA_OpeningScreen.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 39...

  • Page 40: File Menu

    Acquire a print log saved in the printer. Set the present time in the printer. Set up and select fees. Set the printer properties. Refresh Display → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 40 to update the infor-...
  • Page 41 Select the items to be shown or exported as part of Log or Total display. See page 92 for more information. Refresh the display. Refresh Display → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 41 to update the infor-...
  • Page 42 • where you wish to store logs • closing date for logs (select the day of the month which determines when logs are considered previous month logs as opposed to current month logs). Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 42...

  • Page 43: Help Menu

    Help Menu Server ID … Help … Version Info … Display Server ID. Display the Help Topics window with tabs • Contents • Index • Find Display version information. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 43...
  • Page 44 Job Accounting software, then: 1. Click Option Setup → The following window appears: JA_Email_Setup.bmp 2. Set up the general information on the This information includes • the mail server Mail Setup Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 44 tab.
  • Page 45 Log reports are automatically emailed to the administrator on the following day. 6. Click tab, enter the name and email address for tab, enter the path where the tab, enter the day of the Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 45...
  • Page 46 1. From the main Job Accounting window, click Printer Manages multiple printers as a group … → The following window appears: JA_AddGroup1.bmp 2. Enter the Group Name of your choice. Click Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 46 Next...
  • Page 47 If you create a new group after registering printers, a list of the registered printers will appear in the box and can be highlighted for inclusion in the group. 3. Click Finish Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 47...
  • Page 48 Before starting, check that the printers are turned on and properly connected. 1. From the main Print Job Accounting window, click Printer Add a printer → The following window appears: JA_AddPrinter1.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 48...
  • Page 49 . Wait while the software searches for printers. A window appears, showing a listing of all the printers found. For example: JA_AddPrinter2.bmp NOTE Search printers and select Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 49 Local Port and/or and fill in the...
  • Page 50 4. From the list of printers searched, select the printer you want to register. Click Next The following window appears: JA_AddPrinter3.bmp 5. Set up the printer: See “Setting Up” on page 52. 6. Click Finish Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 50...
  • Page 51 7. Use this window to add User Account IDs for the printer. For more information, see step 3, ff., under “Account IDs” on page 73. 8. When done, click . Click Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 51...
  • Page 52 If the printer is to be included in a group, select the group here. Groups must first be defined using Printer → Manages multiple printers as a group … in the main Job Accounting window. See page 46. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 52...
  • Page 53 Change Time … Cancels the jobs once the buffer is full. Prints without acquiring logs once the buffer is full. Deletes old logs and stores new logs. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 53 to set times.
  • Page 54 Flash Memory (if installed) can be initialized. If initialization is inhibited, a client cannot delete the log using the printer's front panel. Use this in order to prevent the logs stored in the printer from being deleted. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 54...
  • Page 55 See page 97. Sends an email to the Administrator with a copy of the report attached. Logs are sent at the end of the day following the Closing date you specify. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 55...
  • Page 56 When "Disable Printing" is set, clients cannot change other settings. • Disable Printing • Disable Color Printing : All printing is cancelled. : Color data printing is cancelled. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 56...
  • Page 57 Printers Changing Settings 1. From the main Print Job Accounting window, highlight the printer you wish to change. 2. Click Printer Properties → The following window appears: JA_PrinterProperties.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 57...
  • Page 58 User IDs or change information for existing User IDs. • Option tab: modify log acquisition intervals/times, fees, Operation at Log Full, Inhibit initialization, Auto Export Logs, and Use Restrictions. 4. Click Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 58...
  • Page 59 In the drop-down box, select a fee definition to be used. Some fee settings are available with defaults. To custom define settings for the printer, click Click in the Defined Fees window. Define Fees window JA_DefineFees.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 59 Define fees …...
  • Page 60 “Toner Use Amount tab” see page 62 “Drum Use Amount tab” see page 64 Cost per Minute “Printer Use Time tab” see page 66 Stapler Use “Finisher tab” see page 72 Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 60...
  • Page 61 Sheet Select to set a fee to be charged for each printed sheet. In this case, the same fee will be charged for two-sided printing as for one-sided printing. JA_FeesPages.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 61...
  • Page 62 Option tab of the “Properties of printer from which logs are acquired” window ([click a printer in the Printer Tree] → Printer Add a Printer → [click a printer] → Next) Properties → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 62 Fees → Option).
  • Page 63 Fees Toner Use Amount tab This is a tab in the Define Fees Window. JA_FeesTonerUse.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 63...
  • Page 64 Option tab of the “Properties of printer from which logs are acquired” window ([click a printer in the Printer Tree] → Printer Add a Printer → [click a printer] → Next) Properties → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 64 Fees → Option).
  • Page 65 Fees Drum Use Amount tab This is a tab in the Define Fees Window. JA_FeesDrumUse.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 65...
  • Page 66 Fees Printer Use Time tab This is a tab in the Define Fees Window. Printer Use Time Select to set a fee for each minute of print time used. JA_FeesPrinterUse.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 66...
  • Page 67 This is a tab in the Define Fees Window. Size Select to set a fee per sheet printed which varies depending on the size of media used. Click individual media sizes. JA_FeesSize.bmp Change Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 67 to set fees for...
  • Page 68 This is a tab in the Define Fees Window. Tray Select to set a fee per sheet printed, which varies depending on the tray used. Click trays. JA_FeesTray.bmp Change to set fees for individual Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 68...
  • Page 69 Select to set a fee per sheet printed, which varies depending on the media used. Click media, including transparencies, labels, letterhead, card stock, etc. JA_FeesMedia.bmp Change to set fees for the different Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 69...
  • Page 70 Option tab of the “Properties of printer from which logs are acquired” window ([click a printer in the Printer Tree] → Printer Add a Printer → [click a printer] → Next) Properties → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 70 Fees → Option).
  • Page 71 Fees Belt, Fuser Use Amount tab JA_FeesBeltFuser.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 71...
  • Page 72 This is a tab in the Define Fees Window. Staple Select to set a fee for each use of the stapler. Applies only when the optional finisher is installed on applicable models. JA_Fees Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 72...
  • Page 73 To add Account IDs for a Registered Printer: From the main Print Job Accounting window: 1. Double click the printer for which you wish to set up Account IDs. The following window appears: JA_PrinterProperties.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 73...
  • Page 74 2. On the User tab, click Register The following window appears: JA_ID_Registration.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 74...
  • Page 75 3. Click The following window appears: JA_AddID1.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 75...
  • Page 76 4. Enter the appropriate selections. Click Next The following window appears: JA_AddID2.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 76...
  • Page 77 Another email is sent when the user can print again. b. Click Add. The new Name/ID appears in the box. c. Click Next. The following window appears: JA_AddID3.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 77...
  • Page 78 • Do not process Limit Value as a group Restricts the set Limit Values to the particular user. Applies only when the printer/user belongs to a group. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 78...
  • Page 79 Make your selections. e. Click Next. The following window appears: JA_AddID4.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 79...
  • Page 80 All printing is cancelled. When this is selected, other settings cannot be changed. • Disable Color Printing This Account ID cannot print color data. If they submit a color print job, it is automatically cancelled. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 80...
  • Page 81 Select any print restrictions for the Account ID. g. Click Next. The following window appears: JA_AddID5.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 81...
  • Page 82 24-hour period. i. Click Finish. 6. Repeat the previous step for each Account ID to be added. 7. Click . Click NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 82...
  • Page 83 Do not process Limit Value as a group Restricts the set Limit Values to the particular user. Applies only when the printer/user belongs to a group. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 83...
  • Page 84 24-hour period starts. If you have so designated (see above), the User is informed by email that they have exceeded their limits for that 24-hour period. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 84...
  • Page 85 From the main Print Job Accounting window: 1. Double click the printer or group for which you wish to import Account IDs. 2. On the User tab, click The following window appears: JA_AddID6.bmp Register Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 85...
  • Page 86 3. Click Other Printer The following window appears: JA_ImportUser.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 86...
  • Page 87 5. Click any Name/Account IDs that you do not wish to add. Click Delete . Click The selected Account ID(s) are imported into the List of registered IDs for the printer. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 87...
  • Page 88 From the main Print Job Accounting window: 1. Open the Printer Tree. Double click the printer for which you wish to change Account IDs. 2. On the User tab, click The following window appears: JA_AddID6.bmp Register Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 88...
  • Page 89 3. Click the Name for which you wish to change settings. Click Change The following window appears: JA_IDProperties1.bmp 4. Make any desired changes. Click 5. Click . Click Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 89...
  • Page 90 2. On the User tab, click The following window appears: JA_AddID6.bmp 3. Click the Name for the Account ID to be deleted. Click 4. Click to confirm the deletion. 5. Click . Click Register Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 90 Delete...
  • Page 91 Click the printer for which you wish to change the acquisition interval. 2. Click Printer Properties → 3. On the Options tab, make any desired changes under Acquire Logs. Click NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 91 Printer to open the...
  • Page 92 To delete or add an item, click the box next to it to toggle the check mark on and off. b. To change the position of the item in the log, click the name. Click or Down. 5. Click Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 92...
  • Page 93 Reports Print Logs Set Up Items Reported in the Log Log Display Items Standard acquisition Log. The following window appears: JA_LogDisplayItems.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 93...
  • Page 94 Reports Print Logs Set Up Items Reported in the Log Total Display Items Listing of totals for a registered printer. The following window appears: JA_TotalDisplayItems.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 94...
  • Page 95 Reports Print Logs Set Up Items Reported in the Log Log Export Items Items to be included in an exported log file. The following window appears: JA_LogExportItems.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 95...
  • Page 96 Set Up Items Reported in the Log Total Export Items Items included in an exported file. The exported file lists the totals for a registered printer. The following window appears: JA_TotalExportItems.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 96...
  • Page 97 2. Click Next to accept the terms in the license agreement. 3. Select the language. 4. Click Network Software → Administration Tools → Job Accounting → Reports Tool. Follow the on-screen instructions. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 97 → → Browse.
  • Page 98 2. From the Start menu, click Print Control Reports 3. Click Enable Macros Excel opens. The following window appears over it: JA_XL_Select_csv.bmp Sharp Print Control → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 98 Open →...
  • Page 99 5. Select the worksheet you wish to view from the Change worksheet drop-down list (e.g., Printer Usage). The window changes to display the selected worksheet. JA_XL_PrinterUsage.bmp 6. To print the data, press Ctrl-P. 7. When done, click to close Excel Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 99...
  • Page 100 Fields. To limit the rows displayed, either limit the date range or click Accounts. A chart of the data in the Account Summary worksheet. Summary of information for each account. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 100...
  • Page 101 Macro Printer Detail Printer Usage Printer Summary Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 101 What is Included Detailed information for each job sent to each printer, including: • Printer Name • Job ID • Date • Account ID •...
  • Page 102 Macro User Detail User Usage User Summary Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 102 What is Included Detailed information for each job sent to the printer, broken down by User ID, including: • User ID • Job ID •...
  • Page 103 Printer Submenu Lists the logs by registered printer, then date. 9. To view a log: • Double-click an entry • Click an entry. Click Display Log → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 103 beside Log to...
  • Page 104 Number of sheets fed from Multi- Purpose Tray Offline time during printing (if any) Offline time during processing (if any) Number of printed sides Paper size used Paper type used - Light, Medium etc. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 104...
  • Page 105 Tray5 User a. This item is not displayed by default. To display it, see “Set Up Items Reported in the Log” on page 92. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 105 Description Number of sheets of paper Number of staples used Result - Printed, Rejected etc.
  • Page 106 Client Software Starting the Client Software On the client computer, click Start Programs Sharp Print Job Accounting → → → Client Change Job Accounting Mode → JA_Client.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 106...
  • Page 107 Job Account Modes There are four Job Account Modes: • Tab Mode • Popup Mode • Hide Mode • [Not supported] Mode Decide which mode you wish to use. JA_Client.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 107...
  • Page 108 Account ID corresponding to the user name. User name displayed in this System. This is optional. If this is unspecified, the Login User Name will be used as the User Name. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 108...
  • Page 109 Unregistered ID(0). For Unregistered ID print jobs: • you can set whether or not they are allowed to print. • Document names are not displayed on the print logs. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 109...

  • Page 110: Printer Status

    Printer Tree. Click Printer → Properties. • Use the printer’s front panel display to navigate to the network menu. • Print a list of menu settings NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 110...
  • Page 111 The following Printer Status window appears: 240p_JA_WebStatus.bmp 4. Select from • Printer status: see page 112 • Network summary: see page 113 • Job Log: see page 114 • Printer Menu: see page 115 Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 111...
  • Page 112 Printer Status Checking Printer Status The default opening screen. To see real-time printer status, click the 240p_JA_WebStatus.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 112 Update Status button.

  • Page 113: Network Summary

    Clicking this will bring up a window with detailed information about the network, including • General Settings • NetWare • TCP/IP • JetAdmin • LAN Server/DLC • EtherTalk • Port Configuration 240P_JA_WebNetworkSummary.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 113...

  • Page 114: Job Log

    Printer Status Checking Job Log This displays the Print Job Log for the selected printer: 240P_JA_WebJobLog.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 114...

  • Page 115: Changing Menu Settings

    Changing Menu Settings Printer Menu 1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Type in the IP address for the printer (e.g., http:// 192.168.0.1). 3. Press Enter. The following window appears. 240p_JA_WebStatus.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 115...
  • Page 116 5. You must log in before accessing the Printer Menu. Enter your User Name and Password. If desired, click “Save this password in your password list.” A checkmark appears in the box if this is enabled. 6. Click OK. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 116...
  • Page 117 The following window appears. 240p_JA_WebStatus.bmp 7. Click Printer Menu. The following window appears. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 117...
  • Page 118 • General Settings • Print and Media • System and PCL • Parallel and USB • Memory • System Adjust • Finisher Menu (appears only if optional Finisher is installed) Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 118...
  • Page 119 For example: 1. Click Print and Media 2. Make any changes desired. 3. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click Changes 240P_JA_WebPrinterMenu3.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 119 Submit...
  • Page 120 Specify the printer for which logs will be Next : "Cannot delete while log is being to cancel the process by which print : "This processing cannot do between Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 120 Printer Delete a →...

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    "Enable advanced printing features" under the "Advanced" tab in the shared printer's Properties. Removing the check, however, will disable both the Booklet (PCL) and Page Order (PS) features. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 121...

  • Page 122: Uninstall Software

    4. Click Start Programs → Accounting Delete Print Job Accounting → from the Printer menu. Important! from the Printer menu. CAUTION! Sharp → → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 122 Print Job...
  • Page 123 Uninstall Software Uninstall the Client Software On each Client computer, click Start Programs Sharp Print Job Accounting → → → Client Delete Print Job Accounting client → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Print Job Accounting Utility • 123...

  • Page 124: Printsupervision

    PrintSuperVision provides access to networked printer data for monitoring, reporting and managing networked printers. It provides a full range of management functions for Sharp printers, and for other brands of printers as well. How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on CD1.

  • Page 125: Types Of Users

    In addition to guest user information, standard users can get information about printing resources, configure e-mail alerts, and get basic statistics reports. Administrators Can manage devices, maps, alerts, user accounts, maintenance data, and create comprehensive statistics reports. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide PrintSuperVision • 125...
  • Page 126 PrintSuperVision • allows the administrator to track the cost of the printers. • tracks maintenance. • advises when to replace consumables, based on current printer usage (Sharp color printers). Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide PrintSuperVision • 126...
  • Page 127 Microsoft as Option Pack 4.0 Client Software • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or above • Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above • Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide PrintSuperVision • 127...

  • Page 128: Storage Device Manager

    Storage Device Manager software. Any error messages appear on the printer display. If things seems to be “stuck,” go to the printer and check the display. NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 128...
  • Page 129 • Print the PCL fonts list, or PostScript font list from a printer. • Print one or more PCL format macros or PostScript forms (Overlays). Installation Install Storage Device Manager from CD1 using the Menu Installer. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 129...
  • Page 130 Help Topics from the Help pull-down menu. To access it from other Storage Device Manager screens, click the Help button. Storage Device Manager requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher to run. NOTE NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 130...
  • Page 131 • establish 4-digit PIN numbers for each client, using any four numbers from 0 through 7 (8 and 9 cannot be used). • reboot the printer. • delete files (Show Resources is preferable). • format the internal hard drive. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 131...
  • Page 132 Remember: this erases the contents of the partition and can cause serious problems. Use Show Resources and HDD Print Jobs to maintain the disk. NOTES CAUTION! Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 132...
  • Page 133 2. Select the appropriate computer connection(s). Click The printer searches for connected printers and places icons in the window at the bottom of the dialog box. 3. Click Exit Sharp → → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 133 Storage Device Start...
  • Page 134 The Storage Device Manager dialog box opens. printer_windowK.tif Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 134...
  • Page 135 New Password Accepted appears. 5. Click 6. Click Exit twice. in the Printers NOTE , type in the default password Change Password , type the 8-digit, alpha-numeric , type the password again. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 135 menu.

  • Page 136: Macro Commands

    Step 3b: Delete Files from the Project Step 4: Store the Files Step 5: Save and Download the Project Step 6: Test Print the Form Remember that file names and paths are case sensitive. NOTE Important! Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 136...
  • Page 137 • Scroll down to PostScript Output Option PostScript (EPS) 5. Click 6. Print the document to a file using the extension PRN. . Make sure the Sharp PostScript driver is (or your application’s equivalent). (or your application’s equivalent). PostScript Options . Select Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager •...
  • Page 138 → The Project dialog box opens. 3. Click Projects → storing the project on your hard drive or your network. Click Save New Project Save Project . Enter the path/name for Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 138...
  • Page 139 To delete a file from the project, click the file name. Click Projects Remove File from Project. → Add File to Project is selected in the Open NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 139 Files of type...
  • Page 140 To store the forms in the Flash memory instead of on the hard disk drive: 1. Double-click the file name in the Project window. The Edit Component Name and ID dialog box appears. 2. Under Volume , type in %Flash0%. Click Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 140...
  • Page 141 Step 5: Save the Project and Download it to the Printer 1. Click Projects → 2. Click Projects → Command Issued appears. 3. Click Save Project Send Project Files to Printer Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 141...
  • Page 142 2. Click the file name for the form you wish to print (you can get this from the File List printout). Click Command Issued appears. 3. Click and wait for the form to print. Print ers → Test Form Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 142...

  • Page 143: Step 1: Create The Form

    Step 4a: Add Files to the Project Step 4b: Delete Files from the Project Step 5: Check the Settings and Save the Project Step 6: Download the Project Step 7: Test Print the Form Important! Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 143...

  • Page 144: Create The Document In Your Software Application

    Projects → storing the project on your hard drive or your network. Click Save Important! and make sure the Sharp PCL driver is New Project Save Project . Enter the path/name for Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 144...
  • Page 145 Image Data,” “Palette ID,” and “Palette Control” filters. 3. Click The Open dialog box appears. 4. Make sure Print spool files (*.prn) type drop-down list. Filter Macro File is selected in the Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 145 File of...
  • Page 146 The file is saved as a bin file. Filter File Created appears. 6. Click 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until you have converted all the files you wish to add to the project. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 146...
  • Page 147 Step 4b: Delete Files from the Project To delete a file from the project: 1. Click the file name. 2. Click Projects → Add File to Project NOTE Remove File from Project Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 147 Open...
  • Page 148 %disk0%: = printer’s disk drive PostScript partition 2: = Flash memory PCL %Flash0% = Flash memory PostScript • path. 2. Click 3. When you’re through reviewing the settings, click Projects Save Project → Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 148...
  • Page 149 Forms Step 6: Download the Project 1. Click Projects → Command Issued appears. 2. Click Send Project Files to Printer Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 149...
  • Page 150 The Test Macro dialog box appears. 2. Enter the ID number for the macro file you wish to print. You can get this from the File List printout. Look under Volume 0. Example: for 2:Sharp.BIN, enter 2 3. Click Command Issued appears. 4. Click and wait for the macro to print.
  • Page 151 To print the File List from the control (front) panel: • Press MENU until INFORMATION MENU appears. • Press ITEM (either + or -) until PRINT FILE LIST appears. • Press SELECT. Print File Listing NOTE Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 151...
  • Page 152 The HDD Print Jobs dialog box appears. hdd1_bw.tif 3. Under Job Types to view Secure Print jobs Secure Jobs and/or Proof and Print Jobs HDD Print Jobs , select to view Proof & Print jobs. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 152...
  • Page 153 You are not prompted to confirm the deletion. • Click Cancel Job(s) • Click Print Job(s) automatically deleted. under Access Important! to delete the files without printing them. to print the files out before they are Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 153...
  • Page 154 Use the Show Resources feature to delete files from the internal hard drive and flash memory. 1. Open Storage Device Manager. Click the icon for the printer whose contents you wish to view. 2. Click Printers Show Resources → Show_clr_C53_oem.bmp Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 154...
  • Page 155 Volume 2 (flash memory) • PostScript Forms are under Volume &disk0% (internal hard drive) %flash0% (flash memory) 4. Click Printers → 5. Click to confirm the deletion. 6. Close the dialog box. Delete File(s) Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 155...

  • Page 156: What Are Overlays

    • the company address • the company mission statement. Use the Overlay feature to place these files into your document. You can use the files in many different combinations, according to your changing requirements. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 156...

  • Page 157: Read This First

    • the Storage Device Manager software must be installed. Required Actions Before overlays can be printed, they must be • created in a software application • saved as a print file • downloaded to storage Important! Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 157...
  • Page 158 • hard disk drive • flash memory Maximum Available Space Hard Disk Drive 2 MB each for PCL Macros and PostScript Forms Flash Memory about 0.5 MB each for PCL Macros and PostScript Forms Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 158...
  • Page 159 1. Open the file you want to use as an overlay. 2. Click File Print → 3. Right-click the appropriate printer. You must use Sharp PostScript driver to do this. 4. Your action depends on your operating system. Windows XP: Windows 2000: Win Me/98, NT: 5. Click Print To File A checkmark appears in the box.
  • Page 160 13. You are prompted to select the location (where the file will be stored). 14. The document prints. However, a hardcopy document doesn’t print. The document is stored on the printer’s hard disk. Create Form Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 160...

  • Page 161: Windows Postscript

    The BIN file is automatically assigned an ID number. To change the ID number • double-click the number • enter a new one in the ID field. New Project menu, select Add File to Project Important! Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 161...
  • Page 162 Project This downloads the file to the printer. If the file was downloaded successfully, "Command Issued" displays. 9. Close the Storage Device Manager. NOTE menu. Choose Send Project Files to Printer Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 162...
  • Page 163 , enter a name for the group of overlays drop-down list, select on which pages and enter specific page numbers under , type in the name of the overlay file Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 163 Preferences.
  • Page 164 Click Properties. tab. Define Overlays list, enter the file name of the overlay. NOTE to select specific page numbers in the , highlight the overlay name. Click the Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 164 Preferences. Active Overlays...
  • Page 165 17. Click 18. Close the Default dialog box. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 165...
  • Page 166 10. Click Close 11. Click 12. Click 13. Close the Printers dialog box. Click Preferences. Click Printing Click Properties. tab. tab. , click the overlay you want to edit. Apply Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 166 Preferences.
  • Page 167 Remove 10. Click Close 11. Click 12. Click 13. Close the Printers dialog box. Click Preferences. Click Printing Click Properties. tab. tab. , click the overlay you want to delete. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 167 Preferences.

  • Page 168: Windows Pcl

    1. Open the file you want to use as an overlay. 2. Click File Print → 3. Right-click the appropriate printer. You must use Sharp PCL driver to do this. 4. Your action depends on your operating system. Windows XP: Windows 2000: Win Me/98, NT: 5. Click Print To File A checkmark appears in the box.
  • Page 169 15. Click 16. Click 17. Click 18. The document prints. However, a hardcopy document doesn’t print. The document is stored on the printer’s hard disk. , make sure the appropriate driver tab. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 169...
  • Page 170 The BIN file is automatically assigned an ID number. To change the ID number • double-click the number • enter a new one in the ID field. New Project menu, select Add File to Project Important! Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 170...
  • Page 171 Project This downloads the file to the printer. If the file was downloaded successfully, "Command Issued" displays. 9. Close the Storage Device Manager. NOTE menu. Choose Send Project Files to Printer Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 171...
  • Page 172 17. Close the dialog box. Click Preferences. Click Printing Click Properties. tab. , make sure the appropriate driver tab. tab. , enter a name for the overlay. drop-down list, select on which pages Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 172 Preferences. Custom...
  • Page 173 , make sure the appropriate driver tab. tab. , click any overlays you wish to use. Active overlays , click the name. dialog box, fill in the appropriate Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 173 Preferences. box.
  • Page 174 15. Close the Printers dialog box. Click Preferences. Click Printing Click Properties. tab. , make sure the appropriate driver tab. tab. , click the overlay you want to edit. Apply Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 174 Preferences.
  • Page 175 14. Click 15. Close the Printers dialog box. Click Preferences. Click Printing Click Properties. tab. , make sure the appropriate driver tab. tab. , click the overlay you want to delete. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Storage Device Manager • 175 Preferences.

  • Page 176: Web Installer

    How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on CD1. Additional Information Click the Manual icon to access the on-line manual. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Web Installer • 176...

  • Page 177: Fiery Color Files

    For more information, refer to the online EFI User’s Software Installation Guide. Additional Information See the on-line EFI User’s Software Installation Guide, Chapter 1, Installing color files from the User Software CD (CD2). Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Fiery Color Files • 177...

  • Page 178: Fiery Colorwise Pro Tools

    How to Install The Fiery Utilities are installed from CD2. For more information, refer to the online EFI User’s Software Installation Guide. Additional Information See the on-line EFI Color Guide. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Fiery ColorWise Pro Tools • 178...

  • Page 179: Fiery Command Workstation

    How to Install The Fiery Utilities are installed from CD2. For more information, refer to the online EFI Software Installation Guide. Additional Information See the on-line EFI Job Management Guide, Chapter 2. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Fiery Command Workstation • 179...

  • Page 180: Fiery Downloader

    Fiery. How to Install The Fiery Utilities are installed from CD2. For more information, refer to the online EFI Software Installation Guide. Additional Information See the online EFI Printing Guide, Chapter 4. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Fiery Downloader • 180...

  • Page 181: Fiery Hot Folders

    How to Install The Fiery Utilities are installed from CD2. For more information, refer to the online EFI Software Installation Guide. Additional Information See the online EFI Printing Guide, Chapter 6. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Fiery Hot Folders • 181...

  • Page 182: Fiery Mail Port

    The Fiery Utilities are installed from CD2. For more information, refer to the online EFI Software Installation Guide. Additional Information See the online EFI Software Installation Guide, Chapter 1, Installing the EFI Fiery Mail Port section. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Fiery Mail Port • 182...

  • Page 183: Fiery Printer Delete

    The Fiery Utilities are installed from CD2. For more information, refer to the online EFI Software Installation Guide. Additional Information This utility does not have a Help file. No additional information is necessary. Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Fiery Printer Delete • 183...

  • Page 184: Icc Profiles

    The ICC Profiles provided with your printer allow you to match what you see on screen to what you see on your printed output. The profiles are customized for your Sharp printer. You may use the profiles when you use the ColorWise Pro Tools. You may also use the profiles with applications that support ICC standards.

  • Page 185: Index

    Color samples (swatches) Color swatch utility Color swatches print sample read-me file for swatch Costs, tracking Custom colors, creating Darkness, adjustment for color DISK FULL message overlays Economy Energy Star Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Index • 185 utility...
  • Page 186 PS partition Storage Device Manager storing forms viewing files HST files Hue, adjustment for color ICC Profiles Utility ID number, overlays Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Index • 186 Show Resources vs. Ad- ministrator Functions...
  • Page 187 Print Job Accounting requirements Server ID tracking usage and costs Print logs Print quality adjusting color adjusting your monitor’s colors Printer access registering tracking usage Printing creating custom colors PDF files slow printing PrintSuperVision Sharp AR-C360P Utilities Guide Index • 187...
  • Page 188 Network Administrator numbers for software applications Sample color swatches Saturation, adjustment for color Server ID Sharp Admin Manager Utility Slow printing Software utilities Storage device manager Usage reports Utilities Color Swatch Fiery Color Files Fiery ColorWise Pro Tools...

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