Sharp AR-C200P - Color Laser Printer User Manual
Sharp AR-C200P - Color Laser Printer User Manual

Sharp AR-C200P - Color Laser Printer User Manual

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  • Page 2 Copyright 2003, Sharp Electronics Corporation and its suppliers. As an Energy Star® Program Participant, the manufacturer has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 3 Notes, Cautions and Warnings NOTE A note appears in this manual like this. A note provides additional information to supplement the main text. CAUTION! A caution appears in this manual like this. A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or damage.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......... . 9 Features.
  • Page 5 Printing Custom Page Sizes .......112 Changing the Resolution for a Print Job .....118 Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides of the Paper).
  • Page 6 Windows Me/98/95....... . . 197 Printer Drivers .................197 Which Printer Driver to Use? ......197 Enabling Installed Options in the Drivers .
  • Page 7 Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides of the Paper)......291 Printing Booklets: PCL Driver Only ......294 Printing Watermarks: PCL Driver Only .
  • Page 8 Sharp LPR Utility ........385...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    • Automatic color balance adjustment: in order to ensure consistent output at all times, the machine automatically performs a color check when the machine is switched on, when the top cover is Sharp AR-C200P: Introduction • 9...
  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    • In the list of bookmarks down the left hand side of your screen, click the topic of interest to jump to the required topic. (If the bookmarks are not available, use the Table of Contents.) Sharp AR-C200P: Introduction • 10...
  • Page 11 2. Choose which pages you wish to print: All pages for the entire manual. Current page for the page at which you are looking. Pages from for the range of pages you specify by entering their page numbers. 3. Click OK. Sharp AR-C200P: Introduction • 11...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    3. Power cable. 4. CD. 5. LED lens cleaner (not illustrated). 6. Light-proof plastic bags (not illustrated). 7. Documentation (not illustrated): Setup Guide, Software Installation Guide, Warranty booklet. Retain all packing materials to faciliate transport. Sharp AR-C200P: Getting Started • 12...
  • Page 13: Cd Contents

    Place the printer on a flat surface large enough and strong enough to accept the size and weight of the printer. There must be sufficient space around the printer to allow for access and printer maintenance. Sharp AR-C200P: Getting Started • 13...
  • Page 14: Printer Components

    1. Top cover 2. Control panel 3. Top cover release catch 4. Multi purpose tray (manual feed) 5. Paper support extension 6. Paper guides 7. Front cover 8. Paper tray 9. Paper level indicator 10.Power switch Sharp AR-C200P: Getting Started • 14...
  • Page 15 11.LED heads (4) 12.Discharge roller 13.Fuser unit 14.Image drum and toner cartridge (cyan) 15.Image drum and toner cartridge (magenta) 16.Image drum and toner cartridge (yellow) 17.Image drum and toner cartridge (black) Sharp AR-C200P: Getting Started • 15...
  • Page 16 18.Power connector 19.Rear exit paper tray 20.Interfaces and option card slott 21.USB interface connector 22.Parallel interface connector 23.Network interface card Sharp AR-C200P: Getting Started • 16...
  • Page 17: Setting Up

    Packaging and Protective Sheet Removal 1. Remove any adhesive tape and packaging from the printer. 2. Using the release handle, open the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 17...
  • Page 18 3. Remove the LED head restrainer from behind the LED heads in the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 18...
  • Page 19 • Never expose image drums to light for more than 5 minutes. • Always hold image drum by the ends. • Never expose image drums to direct sunlight. • Never touch the green surface of the drum. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 19...
  • Page 20 6. Replace the four image drums into the printer making sure each image drum is installed in its correct color location. 7. Push the tab (1) inwards and remove the blanking plate from each of the image drums. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 20...
  • Page 21: Toner Cartridge Installation

    Regulatory and Safety Information booklet for more information. 1. Remove the black toner cartridge from the package. 2. Shake the toner cartridge back and forth several times then, holding it horizontally, remove the tape. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 21...
  • Page 22 4. Insert the toner cartridge into the black image drum, left side first, engaging the drum locating peg in the hole in the toner cartridge. Make sure the colors of the toner cartridge and image drum correspond. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 22...
  • Page 23 This releases the toner into the image drum. CAUTION! The lever should go back easily. If the lever resists moving, stop and press down on the toner cartridge to be sure it is firmly in place before proceeding. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 23...
  • Page 24 7. Repeat the process for each color toner cartridge, being careful to match the color toner to the color image drum. 8. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 24...
  • Page 25: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper 1. Remove the paper tray from the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 25...
  • Page 26 • Don’t load damaged paper. • Don’t load paper of different sizes, paper quality or thickness at the same time. • Don’t remove the paper tray during printing. • Close the paper tray gently. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 26...
  • Page 27 3. If installed, a lower paper tray cannot be used to print if there is no paper tray inserted above it. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 27...
  • Page 28 Don’t open or close the rear paper exit while printing, as it may result in a paper jam. NOTE Always use the face down (rear) stacker for thick paper (card stock, etc.) 6. Load letterhead paper face down as shown for both portrait and landscape: Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 28...
  • Page 29: Manual Feed

    • Load envelopes face up (flap down) and letterhead stationery face up as shown for both portrait and landscape printing. CAUTION! Don’t open or close the rear paper exit while printing, as it may result in a paper jam. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 29...
  • Page 30: Power Connection

    After installing the new toner cartridges, the message TONER LOW or CHANGE TONER may appear on the display. If this message does not disappear after a few pages have been printed, reinstall the appropriate toner cartridge. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 30...
  • Page 31: Control Panel

    2. Ready indicator (green). ON - ready to receive data. FLASHING indicates processing data or error. 3. Liquid crystal display. (LCD) panel. Two rows of up to 24 alphanumeric characters displaying print status, menu items in menu mode and error messages. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 31...
  • Page 32 6. Item (–) button. Press briefly to scroll backward to the previous menu item. 7. Value (–) button. Press briefly to scroll backward to the previous value setting for each menu item. 8. Cancel button. Press to cancel a print job. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 32...
  • Page 33: Menu Settings

    5. Press the VALUE button repeatedly until the required language is displayed. 6. Press the SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selected language. 7. Press the ONLINE button when you have finished setting the display language. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 33...
  • Page 34: Printing The Menumap

    2. Press the MENU button until the is displayed, INFORMATION MENU then press the SELECT button. 3. Confirm that is displayed on the LCD. PRINT MENU MAP 4. Press the SELECT button to print the menu map. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 34...
  • Page 35 SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selected paper feed. NOTE When AUTO TRAYSWITCH is set to ON and more than one paper tray is installed, paper feed automatically switches to the next available paper tray. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 35...
  • Page 36 SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selected paper size. 5. Press the ONLINE button to return the printer to online status. 6. Select the correct paper settings in the printer driver before printing the file. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 36...
  • Page 37 (*) appears next to the selected paper type or weight. 5. Press the ONLINE button to return the printer back to online status. Select the correct paper settings in the printer driver before printing the file. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 37...
  • Page 38: Media Recommendations

    Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. Paper • For recommended papers see your authorized Sharp dealer. • Paper should be stored flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources. • Don’t use damp, damaged or curled paper.
  • Page 39 • Don’t use envelopes with self sealing flaps. • Don’t use damp, damaged or curled paper envelopes. Labels • For recommended labels see your authorized Sharp dealer. • Use only labels designed for use in color laser printers and photocopiers.
  • Page 40: Paper Feed And Exit

    S, D Envelopes Custom (width 76.2 to 215.9mm; height 127.0 to 1200 mm) a. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides of the paper—requires op- tional duplex unit). b. Not Usable. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 40...
  • Page 41: Paper Weights And Media Settings

    = Transparency Labels 0.1 to 0.17 mm Medium thick Heavy 0.17 to 0.2 mm Ultra thick Heavy a. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides of the paper). b. Not Usable. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 41...
  • Page 42: Printer Settings

    4. Press the SELECT button. Selection of the value will be confirmed by an asterisk (*) appearing to the right of it. 5. Press the ONLINE button to return the printer to online status. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 42...
  • Page 43: List Of User Menu Settings

    Execute Prints PCL font list. PRINT PCL FONT Execute Prints PostScript font list. PRINT PS FONT Execute Prints an Epson FX font list. PRINT EPSON FX FONT Execute Prints error log. PRINT ERROR LOG Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 43...
  • Page 44: Test Print Menu

    3 only displayed if installed. On; Off Automatic switching to next tray AUTO TRAY when tray in use empties. SWITCH Down; Up; Paper Specifies selection order priority for TRAY SEQUENCE feed tray switching Auto Tray Select/Auto Tray Switch. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 44...
  • Page 45 Portrait; Landscape Sets page orientation for printing. ORIENTATION 5 to 128. Default = 60. Sets the number of lines that can be LINE PER PAGE printed on a standard letter-size page. Invalid in PostScript mode. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 45...
  • Page 46: Media Menu

    Recycled; Card stock; Tray3. (Only displayed if installed) MEDIATYPE Rough. Auto; Light; Medium Sets the paper weight for optional TRAY3 light; Medium; Medium Tray. 3. (Only displayed if installed) MEDIAWEIGHT heavy; Heavy; Ultra heavy Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 46...
  • Page 47: Color Menu

    AUTO DENSITY and Tone Response Curve (TRC) MODE compensation is automatic. Auto: Density adjustment is automatically run under specified conditions, and reflected in the TRC compensation. Manual: Density adjustment is done manually (see page 70). Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 47...
  • Page 48 YELLOW OR Please do not change this setting. BLACK DARKNESS Execute When this menu is selected, the ADJUST printer performs an Auto Adjust REGISTRATION Registration. Must be executed in the idle state (Auto Registration OFF). Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 48...
  • Page 49 Selecting ENABLE will allow 100% output. In actual printing, the TRC values, too, are controlled by color Matching. This function is used for special purposes; for example, to specify the color for CMYK color space in PS. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 49...
  • Page 50: System Configuration Menu

    Sets the time between receiving the WAIT TIMEOUT default = 40 sec last byte of data and the page being automatically ejected. Only works in PCL mode. In PS mode the job will be cancelled. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 50...
  • Page 51 When set to ON, prints an error ERROR REPORT report when internal error occurs. Only works in PostScript mode. English; German; Selects the printer display language. LANGUAGE French; Italian; Spanish; Swedish; Norwegian; Danish; Dutch; Turkish; Portuguese; Polish Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 51...
  • Page 52: Pcl Emulation Menu

    4.00 to 999.75 point, in 0.25 Sets the font point size. Applies only FONT HEIGHT point increments to fixed fonts (does not apply to Default = 12.00 point proportional fonts). Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 52...
  • Page 53 If you are printing a letter size A4 PRINT document on an A4 size sheet, WIDTH select 80 column. This condenses the print to fit on the slightly narrower A4 sheet, without changing the line breaks. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 53...
  • Page 54 Pure Black (K only) for the black (100%) in image data. OFF = Composite (CMYK) Black. Provides best results when printing photographs. ON = Pure Black (black toner only). Provides best results when printing a combination of text and graphics. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 54...
  • Page 55: Ppr Emulation Menu

    Specifies character pitch in CHARACTER CPI; PROPORTIONAL IBM PPR emulation. PITCH 12CPI to 20 CP Specifies 12CPI pitch for FONT Condense Mode. CONDENSE 12CPI to 12CPI Set 2; Set 1 Specifies a character set. CHARACTER Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 55...
  • Page 56 9B Hex with the letter STYLE o and 9D Hex with a zero Normal; Slashed Sets the zero to be slashed or ZERO unslashed. CHARACTER 6 LPI; 8 LPI Specifies the line spacing LINE PITCH (lines per inch). Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 56...
  • Page 57 Fits print data, equivalent to 11 FIT TO LETTER inches (66 lines), in the LETTER-size printable area. Same; Diff Sets the height of a character. TEXT HEIGHT SAME: Same height regardless of CPI. DIFF: Height varies depending on CPI. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 57...
  • Page 58: Fx Emulation Menu

    PC Set2 D/N, PC Set2 US, Bulgarian, CWI Hung, DeskTop, German, Greek-437, Greek-437 Cy, Greek-928, Hebrew NC, Hebrew OC, IBM-437, IBM-850, IBM-860, IBM-863, IBM-865, ISO Dutch, ISO L1, ISO L2, ISO L5, ISO L6, ISO Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 58...
  • Page 59 11 inches (66 lines), in the LETTER-size printable area. SAME; DIFF Sets the height of a character. TEXT HEIGHT SAME: Same height regardless of CPI. DIFF: Height varies depending on CPI. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 59...
  • Page 60: Parallel Menu

    RECEIVE signal, even though an alarm occurs. The interface stays open even if the ON LINE button is pressed. The interface issues a BUSY signal only when the receive buffer is full. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 60...
  • Page 61: Usb Menu

    ON = When printer exits the menu mode it will print the network MenuMap showing results of self-diagnosis and settings. ON; OFF Selects network initialization. INITIALIZE ON = network initializes as the printer exits the menu. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 61...
  • Page 62: Memory Menu

    Changes the size of the flash PS FLASH [n.n MB], in 10% memory area. “n.n” indicates the RESIZE increments actual size in MB. Note: Special data is stored in the Flash Memory, therefore you cannot specify 100%. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 62...
  • Page 63: Disk Maintenance Menu

    = Common mmm = PCL xxx = PS Range for each partition: 1 to 98% in 1% increments. nnn + mmm + xxx = 100%. PCL, COMMON, PS Formats specified partition. FORMATTING Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 63...
  • Page 64: System Adjust Menu

    Sets Tray 3 number for PCL PCL TRAY 3 ID# emulation. Appears only if optional Tray 3 is installed. 1 – 59; default = 4 Sets MP tray number for PCL PCL MP TRAY ID# emulation. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 64...
  • Page 65: Maintenance Menu

    SETTING 0; +1; +2; –2; –1 Not normally used. PAPER COLOR SETTING 0; +1; +2; –2; –1 Not normally used. TRANSPR BLACK SETTING 0; +1; +2; –2; –1 Not normally used. TRANSPR COLOR SETTING Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 65...
  • Page 66: Usage Menu

    15K = xxx%; Displays cyan toner remaining. CYAN TONER 5K = xxx% 15K = xxx%; Displays magenta toner remaining. MAGENTA 5K = xxx% TONER 15K = xxx%; Displays yellow toner remaining. YELLOW 5K = xxx% TONER Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 66...
  • Page 67: List Of Administrator Menu Settings

    ENABLE, Enable/Disable SYSTEM MENU. SYSTEM CONFIG DISABLE Set to Disable, SYSTEM MENU is not MENU displayed. ENABLE, Enable/Disable PCL EMULATION MENU. PCL EMULATION DISABLE Set to Disable, PCL EMULATION MENU is MENU not displayed. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 67...
  • Page 68 MAINTENANCE DISABLE Set to Disable, MAINTENANCE MENU is MENU not displayed. ENABLE, Enable/Disable USAGE MENU. USAGE MENU DISABLE Set to Disable, USAGE MENU is not displayed. Normal/Low Sets PEAK POWER CONTROL. PEAK POWER CONTROL Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 68...
  • Page 69: Block Device Menu

    FLASH INITIALIZE ITEM and PS FLASH RESIZE ITEM in the Disk maintenance and Memory menus. Peak Power Control Menu bold The default settings are Item Value Description NORMAL, Sets Peak Power Control. PEAK POWER CONTROL Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 69...
  • Page 70: Setting Color Tuning From The Front Panel

    • To increase the color intensity, use a higher positive setting (default = 0, maximum = +3). • To decrease the color intensity, use a higher negative setting (default = 0, maximum = -3). For example, to adjust the intensity of the magenta portion: Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 70...
  • Page 71 Press the VALUE button one or more times, until the new value you wish to use displays (e.g., +3). c. Press the SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears at the right of the number. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 71...
  • Page 72 Repeat the above steps until you get the desired magenta color intensity. NOTE To adjust these settings for the Cyan, Yellow or Black color intensity, substitute the appropriate color name in the steps above. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 72...
  • Page 73: Switching Off

    SHUTDOWN MENU press the SELECT button. 2. Press the SELECT button again to begin the shutdown sequence. 3. When is displayed, PLEASE POWER OFF SHUTDOWN COMPLETED turn the printer off using the power switch. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 73...
  • Page 74: Interfaces

    *****, ***** (2), ***** (3), etc. These numbers depend on the order of connecting or turning on each printer. 3. Ethernet – For network cable connection. NOTE Administrator’s authority is required when installing a network connection. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 74...
  • Page 75 See your printed Software Installation Guide for information on: • Making the interface connections • Installing the printer drivers • Installing network software Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 75...
  • Page 76: Windows Xp

    Set the driver you plan to use most of the time to be your Windows default driver. Most applications allow you to choose a different printer from within the print dialog, so you can print using the alternative driver whenever you need to. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 76...
  • Page 77: Enabling Installed Options In The Driver

    MenuMap (to generate a MenuMap printout, see “Printing the MenuMap” on page 34). 5. Click and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 77...
  • Page 78 3. Click the Device Settings tab. 4. Under Installable Options, make sure the setting in the Hard Disk drop-down list is Installed. 5. Click and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 78...
  • Page 79 Printers and Faxes. 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Option tab, click Printer Hard Disk. 4. Click and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 79...
  • Page 80 Under Installable Options, click Available Trays, then select the appropriate number of trays (not including the Multi-purpose tray) in the drop-down list. 4. Click and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 80...
  • Page 81 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Option tab, select the appropriate number of trays (not including the Multi-purpose tray). 4. Click and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 81...
  • Page 82 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Device Settings tab. Under Installable Options, click Duplex and select Installed in the drop-down list. 4. Click and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 82...
  • Page 83 Printers and Faxes. 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Device Option tab, click Duplex Option Unit. 4. Click and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 83...
  • Page 84: Changing Defaults For Paper Feed, Size And Media In The Driver

    Some software applications require the paper feed, size and media settings to be selected from within the software (under Page Setup). PostScript Drivers → → 1. Click Start Settings Printers and Faxes. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 84...
  • Page 85 2. Right click the printer name and click Printing Preferences. Important! If you will be using heavy media, transparencies, envelopes or labels, make sure you open the rear exit before printing: Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 85...
  • Page 86 3. Click the Paper/Quality tab. Under Tray Selection, select the paper feed in the Paper Source drop-down list. 4. Click the Advanced button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 86...
  • Page 87 Paper Size drop-down list. → 6. Under Document Options Printer Features, click Media Type and select the media from the drop-down list. 7. Click twice and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 87...
  • Page 88 1. Click Start Settings Printers and Faxes. 2. Right click the printer name and click Printing Preferences. 3. On the Setup tab, under Media, select the required paper size in Size drop-down list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 88...
  • Page 89 4. Select the required paper feed under Source. NOTE If a paper tray is selected the Weight field becomes visible. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 89...
  • Page 90 6. Click the Paper Feed Options button and make any other selections then click OK. 7. Click twice and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 90...
  • Page 91 Properties dialog box. This causes a significant delay until the Properties dialog box opens. To avoid this, use the Update Status button in the Status tab to manually update the information on demand. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Printer Drivers • 91...
  • Page 92: Operation

    • Storing files to the hard disk drive (see page 134) • Printing posters (see page 137) NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 92...
  • Page 93: Factors That Affect Color Printing

    This disparity between monitors and printers is often the main reason that printed colors do not match the colors displayed on screen. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 93...
  • Page 94 Warmest; yellowish lighting, typically used in graphics arts environments. • 6500k Cooler; approximates daylight conditions. • 9300k Cool; the default setting for many monitors and television sets. *k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperature Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 94...
  • Page 95 Paper Type The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color. For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one on specially formulated glossy paper. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 95...
  • Page 96: Choosing A Color Matching Method

    Typically CMYK documents are only supported in professional Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. Matching Photographic Images RGB Only Sharp Color Matching (see page 102) is a generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 96...
  • Page 97 Print Space (or Output space). Matching Specific Colors (e.g., a Company logo) RGB Only • Sharp Color Matching (see page 102), and the sRGB setting: PCL or PS driver. • PostScript Color Matching using the Absolute Colorimetric option (see page 104).
  • Page 98: Printing Vivid Colors

    Printing Vivid Colors RGB Only • Use Sharp Color Matching (see page 102), with the Monitor 6500k Vivid, sRGB or Digital Camera settings (PCL or PS). RGB or CMYK • Use PostScript Color Matching (see page 104) with the Saturation option.
  • Page 99: Color Matching: Pcl Driver

    To manually set the color matching options in the PCL driver: → → 1. Click Start Settings Printers and Faxes. 2. Right click the appropriate printer name and click Printing Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 99...
  • Page 100 Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color. The colors within the printer's color gamut are printed Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 100...
  • Page 101 The RGB color displayed on your monitor may not necessarily match what was printed on the color swatch. If this is the case, it is probably due to the difference between how your monitor and printer reproduce color. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 101...
  • Page 102: Color Matching: Postscript Driver

    4. Select the method to use from the Color Control Method drop-down list under Color Mode: a. Color Control = Sharp Color Matching This is Sharp’s proprietary color matching system, and affects RGB data only. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 102...
  • Page 103 Optimized for printing photographs taken with a digital camera. This tends to produce prints with lighter and brighter colors. For some photographs, other settings may be better depending on the subjects and the conditions under which they were taken. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 103...
  • Page 104 The rendering intents that the printer driver provides are listed below: – Auto Best choice for printing general documents. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 104...
  • Page 105 Feature: PostScript Driver Only” on page 106. d. Color Control = No Color Matching Use this option to switch off all printer color matching. e. Color Control = Print in Grayscale This option prints all documents as monochrome. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 105...
  • Page 106: Using The Icc Profiles Feature: Postscript Driver Only

    This feature may not work for all application programs. However, many professional graphics applications offer a similar feature in their print settings, with the ability to choose a source (input) color space, and a print (output) color space Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 106...
  • Page 107 Printers and Faxes. 2. Right click the printer name and click Printing Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Under Color mode, select Using ICC Profile in the Color Control Method drop-down list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 107...
  • Page 108 OK. The new name will appear in the Setting Name drop-down list under ICC Profile Setting. 8. Repeat steps 5-7 for each ICC profile you wish to define. 9. Click and close the Printers and Faxes dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 108...
  • Page 109: Windows Icm Color Matching

    ICM Intent control in the printer driver NOTE The Color Match “Using ICC Profiles” feature provides an alternative to Windows ICM. This feature is similar to Windows ICM, but offers several additional features. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 109...
  • Page 110: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet (N-Up Printing)

    2. In the Print dialog box, click the appropriate PS driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. 3. On the Layout tab, under Pages Per Sheet, select the required number of pages. 4. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 110...
  • Page 111 Finishing Mode, select the required number of pages per sheet. 4. Click the Options button and select the Page Borders, Page Layout Bind Margin, then click OK. 5. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 111...
  • Page 112: Printing Custom Page Sizes

    1. Make sure the rear exit path is open: → Print. 2. Open the file in your application and select File 3. In the Print dialog box, click the PS driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 112...
  • Page 113 4. Click the Paper/Quality tab. Under Tray Selection, select Multi-Purpose Tray in the Paper Source drop-down list. 5. Click the Advanced button. Under Paper/Output, select Postscript Custom page Size in the Paper Size drop-down list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 113...
  • Page 114 • Short Edge First = media feeds in short edge first • Long Edge First (flipped) = Reserved for future use. • Short Edge First (flipped) = Reserved for future use. 7. Click three times. 8. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 114...
  • Page 115 1. Make sure the rear exit path is open: → Print. 2. Open the file in your application and select File 3. In the Print dialog box, click the PCL driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 115...
  • Page 116 If you do, click and the driver will automatically make the needed changes to correct for the conflict. 5. Select the Unit, then enter the Width Length measurements and click OK. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 116...
  • Page 117 Name. • Click Add. • Click The Custom Page Size is added to the bottom of the Paper Size list. 7. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 117...
  • Page 118: Changing The Resolution For A Print Job

    Preferences button. 1. Click the Job Options tab. 2. Select the required printing resolution under Quality. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 3. Select Toner Saving if appropriate. 4. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 118...
  • Page 119: Duplex Printing (Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper)

    Duplex Printing Using the PostScript Driver → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the PS driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 119...
  • Page 120 3. On the Layout tab, under Print on Both Sides, select Flip on Long Edge Flip on Short Edge. 4. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 120...
  • Page 121: Short Edge

    2. In the Print dialog box, click the PCL driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. 3. On the Setup tab, under 2-Sided Printing, select Long Edge Short Edge. 4. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 121...
  • Page 122: Printing Booklets

    11 inch paper or print an 8½ x 11 inch booklet on 11 x 17 inch paper). → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the PS driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 122...
  • Page 123 3. On the Layout tab, under Pages Per Sheet, select Booklet the drop-down list. 4. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 123...
  • Page 124 Mode, select Booklet in the drop-down list. 4. Click the Options button, then set the Signature, 2pages, etc. (see the on-line Help for information), and click OK. 5. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 124...
  • Page 125: Printing Watermarks: Pcl Driver Only

    2. In the Print dialog box, click the PCL driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. 3. On the Job Options tab, click Watermark. 4. Select a name from the Watermark list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 125...
  • Page 126 The new watermark appears in the Watermark list. 5. If you wish to print the watermark only on the first page of the document, select First Page only. 6. Click twice. 7. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 126...
  • Page 127: Collating

    3. On the Job Options tab, under Type, enter the number of copies required and—only if the application has no collate option—select Collate. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 127...
  • Page 128: Proof And Print

    • Proof and print may not be available in some software applications. → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the appropriate driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 128...
  • Page 129: Print Job

    5. Click OK, then click Print. The document is stored on the hard disk drive, and one copy is printed for checking. 6. After checking the proof, print or delete (if incorrect) the remaining copies of the document using the procedures given below. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 129...
  • Page 130: Deleting Copies

    ALL JOBS is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 130...
  • Page 131: Secure Printing (Printing Confidential Documents)

    Print. NOTE If you’ve already placed a document on the hard disk drive using Secure Print, but have not yet printed it out, click the PIN button and enter a new job name. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 131...
  • Page 132 PCL Driver 5. Click OK, then click Print. The document will be stored on the printer’s hard disk. 6. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 132...
  • Page 133 2. Enter the personal ID number you set above using the buttons on the printer control panel. 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the job from the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 133...
  • Page 134: Store To Hard Disk

    Store to HDD. NOTE If you’ve already stored a document on the printer’s hard disk drive, and want to store another one, click the PIN button and enter a new Job Name. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 134...
  • Page 135 PostScript Driver PCL Driver 5. Click OK, then click Print. The document will be stored on the hard disk and can then be printed on demand, or deleted, using the procedure below. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 135...
  • Page 136 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 136...
  • Page 137: Printing Posters: Pcl Driver Only

    1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the PCL driver on the General tab, then click the Preferences button. 3. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select PosterPrint. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 137...
  • Page 138 4. Click Options... and enter the configuration details 5. Click twice. 6. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows XP Operation • 138...
  • Page 139: Windows 2000

    Set the driver you plan to use most of the time to be your Windows default driver. Most applications allow you to choose a different printer from within the print dialog, so you can print using the alternative driver whenever you need to. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 139...
  • Page 140: Enabling Installed Options In The Drivers

    MenuMap (to generate a MenuMap printout, see “Printing the MenuMap” on page 34. 5. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 140...
  • Page 141 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Device Settings tab. 4. Under Installable Options, make sure Hard Disk is set to Installed. 5. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 141...
  • Page 142 1. Click Start Settings 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Option tab, click Printer Hard Disk. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 142...
  • Page 143 Under Installable Options, click Available Trays, then select the appropriate number of trays (not including the Multi Purpose tray) in the drop-down list. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 143...
  • Page 144 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Option tab, select the appropriate number of trays (not including the Multi Purpose tray). 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 144...
  • Page 145 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Device Settings tab. Under Installable Options, make sure Duplex is set to Installed. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 145...
  • Page 146 1. Click Start Settings 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Device Option tab, click Duplex Option Unit. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 146...
  • Page 147: Changing Defaults For Paper Feed, Size And Media In The Driver

    Settings 2. Right click the printer name and click Printing Preferences. Important! If you will be using heavy media, transparencies, envelopes or labels, make sure you open the rear exit before printing. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 147...
  • Page 148 Under Tray Selection, select the paper feed in the Paper Source drop-down list. 4. Click the Advanced button. 5. Under Paper/Output, select the media size in the Paper Size drop-down list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 148...
  • Page 149 → 6. Under Document Options Printer Features, click Media Type and select the media from the drop-down list. 7. Click twice and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 149...
  • Page 150 If a paper tray is selected the Weight field becomes visible. 5. Select the required paper type under Weight. NOTE If Printer Setting is selected, make sure the printer has been set to the correct media type. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 150...
  • Page 151 Properties dialog box. This causes a significant delay until the Properties box opens. To avoid this, use the Update Status button in the Status tab to manually update the information on demand. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Printer Drivers • 151...
  • Page 152: Operation

    • Storing files to the hard disk drive (see page 193) • Printing posters (see page 196) NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 152...
  • Page 153: Factors That Affect Color Printing

    This disparity between monitors and printers is often the main reason that printed colors do not match the colors displayed on screen. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 153...
  • Page 154 Warmest; yellowish lighting, typically used in graphics arts environments. • 6500k Cooler; approximates daylight conditions. • 9300k Cool; the default setting for many monitors and television sets. *k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperature Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 154...
  • Page 155 Paper Type The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color. For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one on specially formulated glossy paper. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 155...
  • Page 156: Choosing A Color Matching Method

    Typically CMYK documents are only supported in professional Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. Matching Photographic Images RGB Only Sharp Color Matching (see page 162) is a generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 156...
  • Page 157 169), and then print using the ICC profiles as the Print Space (or Output space). Matching Specific Colors (e.g., a Company logo) RGB Only • Sharp Color Matching (see page 162), and the sRGB setting: PCL or PS driver. • PostScript Color Matching using the Absolute Colorimetric option (see page 164).
  • Page 158 Printing Vivid Colors RGB Only • Use Sharp Color Matching (see page 162), with the Monitor 6500k Vivid, sRGB or Digital Camera settings (PCL or PS). RGB or CMYK • Use PostScript Color Matching (see page 164) with the Saturation option.
  • Page 159: Color Matching: Pcl Driver

    To manually set the color matching options in the PCL driver: → → Printers. 1. Click Start Settings 2. Right click the appropriate printer name and click Printing Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 159...
  • Page 160 Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color. The colors within the printer's color gamut are printed Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 160...
  • Page 161 The RGB color displayed on your monitor may not necessarily match what was printed on the color swatch. If this is the case, it is probably due to the difference between how your monitor and printer reproduce color. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 161...
  • Page 162: Color Matching: Postscript Driver

    4. Select the method to use from the Color Control Method drop-down list under Color Mode: a. Color Control = Sharp Color Matching This is Sharp’s proprietary color matching system, and affects RGB data only. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 162...
  • Page 163 Optimized for printing photographs taken with a digital camera. This tends to produce prints with lighter and brighter colors. For some photographs, other settings may be better depending on the subjects and the conditions under which they were taken. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 163...
  • Page 164 The rendering intents that the printer driver provides are listed below: – Auto Best choice for printing general documents. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 164...
  • Page 165 Feature: PostScript Driver Only” on page 166. d. Color Control = No Color Matching Use this option to switch off all printer color matching. e. Color Control = Print in Grayscale This option prints all documents as monochrome. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 165...
  • Page 166: Using The Icc Profiles Feature: Postscript Driver Only

    This feature may not work for all application programs. However, many professional graphics applications offer a similar feature in their print settings, with the ability to choose a source (input) color space, and a print (output) color space Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 166...
  • Page 167 1. Click Start Settings 2. Right click the printer name and click Printing Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Under Color mode, select Using ICC Profile in the Color Control Method drop-down list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 167...
  • Page 168 OK. The new name will appear in the Setting Name drop-down list under ICC Profile Setting. c. Repeat steps 5-7 for each ICC profile you wish to define. 6. Click twice and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 168...
  • Page 169: Windows Icm Color Matching

    ICM Intent control in the printer driver NOTE The Color Match “Using ICC Profiles” feature provides an alternative to Windows ICM . It is similar to Windows ICM, but offers several additional features. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 169...
  • Page 170: Printingmultiple Pages On One Sheet (N-Up Printing)

    2. In the Print dialog box, click the PS driver on the General tab, then click the Layout tab. 3. Under Pages Per Sheet, select the required number of pages. 4. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 170...
  • Page 171 Setup tab. 3. Under Finishing Mode, select the required number of pages per sheet. 4. Click Options and select the Page Borders, Page Layout Bind Margin, then click OK. 5. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 171...
  • Page 172: Printing Custom Page Sizes

    One custom paper size can be defined in the PostScript driver. → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the PS driver on the General tab, then click the Paper/Quality tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 172...
  • Page 173 • Long Edge First = media feeds in long edge first • Short Edge First = media feeds in short edge first • Long Edge First (flipped) = Reserved for future use. • Short Edge First (flipped) = Reserved for future use. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 173...
  • Page 174 5. Enter the Width Height for the custom paper and select the Paper Feed Direction, then click OK. 6. Click OK. 7. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 174...
  • Page 175 You may see a Warning dialog box indicating a conflict. If you do, click and the driver will automatically make the needed changes to correct for the conflict. The Set Free Size dialog box appears. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 175...
  • Page 176 Name. • Click Add. • Click The Custom Page Size is added to the bottom of the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 176...
  • Page 177: Changing The Resolution For A Print Job

    2. In the Print dialog box, click the appropriate driver on the General tab. 1. Click the Job Options tab. 2. Select the required printing resolution under Quality. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 3. Select Toner Saving if appropriate. 4. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 177...
  • Page 178: Duplex Printing (Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper)

    Duplex Printing Using the PostScript Driver → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the PS driver on the General tab, then click the Layout tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 178...
  • Page 179 3. Under Print on Both Sides(Duplex) tab, select Flip on Long Edge Flip on Short Edge. 4. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 179...
  • Page 180 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the PCL driver on the General tab, then click the Setup tab. 3. Under 2-Sided Printing, select Long Edge Short Edge. 4. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 180...
  • Page 181: Printing Booklets

    8½ x 11 inch document on 11 x 17 inch paper). → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the PCL driver on the General tab, then click the Layout tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 181...
  • Page 182 3. Under Pages Per Sheet, select Booklet in the drop-down list. 4. Under Print on Both Sides(Duplex), select Flip on Short edge. 5. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 182...
  • Page 183 3. Under Finishing Mode, select Booklet in the drop-down list. 4. Click the Options button and set Signature, 2Pages, Right to Left Bind Margin as required, then click OK. 5. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 183...
  • Page 184: Printing Watermarks: Pcl Driver Only

    2. In the Print dialog box, click the PCL driver on the General tab, then click the Job Options tab. 3. Click the Watermark button. 4. Select a name from the Watermark list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 184...
  • Page 185 The new watermark appears in the Watermark list. 5. If you wish to print the watermark only on the first page of the document, select First Page only. 6. Click OK. 7. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 185...
  • Page 186: Collating

    General tab, then click the Job Options tab. 3. Under Type, enter the number of copies required and—only if the application has no collate option—select Collate. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 186...
  • Page 187: Proof And Print

    → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, click the appropriate driver on the General tab, then click the Job Options tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 187...
  • Page 188 4. Click Print. The document is stored on the hard disk drive, and one copy is printed for checking. 5. After checking the proof, print or delete (if incorrect) the remaining copies of the document using the procedures given below. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 188...
  • Page 189 ALL JOBS is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 189...
  • Page 190: Secure Printing (Printing Confidential Documents)

    If you have already stored a Secure Print document on the hard disk drive and have not yet printed it, click the PIN button and enter a new name for the current document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 190...
  • Page 191 4. Enter the number of copies and, if required, check the Collate box. 5. Click Print. The document will be stored on the printer’s hard disk. 6. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 191...
  • Page 192 2. Enter the personal ID number you set above using the buttons on the printer control panel. 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the job from the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 192...
  • Page 193: Store To Hard Disk

    HDD. PostScript Driver PCL Driver NOTE If you’ve already stored a document on the hard disk drive and want to store another one, click the PIN button and enter a new Job Name. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 193...
  • Page 194 Type a four digit personal ID number from 0000 to 7777, then click OK. 4. Click Print. The document will be stored on the hard disk and can then be printed on demand, or deleted, using the procedures given below. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 194...
  • Page 195 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 195...
  • Page 196: Printing Posters: Pcl Driver Only

    2. In the Print dialog box, click the PCL driver on the General tab, then click the Setup tab. 3. Under Finishing Mode, select Poster Print. 4. Click Options... and enter the configuration details 5. Click OK, then click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows 2000 Operation • 196...
  • Page 197: Windows Me/98/95

    Set the driver you plan to use most of the time to be your Windows default driver. Most applications allow you to choose a different printer from within the print dialog, so you can print using the alternative driver whenever you need to. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 197...
  • Page 198: Enabling Installed Options In The Drivers

    Memory, adjust the amount of memory to be the same as that now installed in the printer, as shown in the MenuMap (to generate a MenuMap printout, see “Printing the MenuMap” on page 34). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 198...
  • Page 199 5. To specify usable printer memory size, click the Memory... button. The driver automatically adjusts font cache size according to the memory option selected under Installed. 6. Click twice. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 199...
  • Page 200 → Printers. 1. Click Start Settings 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Options tab, check Printer Hard Disk. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Click OK. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 200...
  • Page 201 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Options tab, select the number of trays installed (not including the Multi Purpose tray). PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Click OK. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 201...
  • Page 202 → Printers. 1. Click Start Settings 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Device Options tab, check Duplex Option Unit. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Click OK. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 202...
  • Page 203: Changing Defaults For Paper Feed, Size And Media In The Driver

    → Printers. 1. Click Start Settings 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Setup tab. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Select the required paper size under Size. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 203...
  • Page 204 If Printer Setting is selected, make sure the printer has been set to the correct media type. 7. Click Paper Feed Options and make any other selections then click OK. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 8. Click to close the printer dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 204...
  • Page 205 Properties dialog box. This causes a significant delay until the Properties box opens. To avoid this, use the Update Status button in the Status tab to manually update the information on demand. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Printer Drivers • 205...
  • Page 206: Operation

    • Storing files to the hard disk drive (see page 248) • Printing posters (see page 251) NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 206...
  • Page 207: Factors That Affect Color Printing

    This disparity between monitors and printers is often the main reason that printed colors do not match the colors displayed on screen. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 207...
  • Page 208 Warmest; yellowish lighting, typically used in graphics arts environments. • 6500k Cooler; approximates daylight conditions. • 9300k Cool; the default setting for many monitors and television sets. *k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperature Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 208...
  • Page 209 Paper Type The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color. For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one on specially formulated glossy paper. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 209...
  • Page 210: Choosing A Color Matching Method

    Typically CMYK documents are only supported in professional Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. Matching Photographic Images RGB Only Sharp Color Matching (see page 217) is generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 210...
  • Page 211 222), and then print using the ICC profiles as the Print Space (or Output space). Matching Specific Colors (e.g., a Company Logo) RGB Only • Sharp Color Matching (see page 217), and the sRGB setting: PCL or PS driver. • PostScript Color Matching using the Absolute Colorimetric option (see page 219).
  • Page 212 Printing Vivid Colors RGB Only • Use Sharp Color Matching (see page 217), with the Monitor 6500k Vivid, sRGB or Digital Camera settings (PCL or PS). RGB or CMYK • Use PostScript Color Matching (see page 219) with the Saturation option.
  • Page 213: Color Matching: Pcl Driver

    To manually set the color matching options in the PCL driver: → → Printers. 1. Click Start Settings 2. Highlight the appropriate printer name and click File, then Properties. 3. Click the Color tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 213...
  • Page 214 Optimized for printing photographs taken with a digital camera. This tends to produce prints with lighter and brighter colors. For some photographs, other settings may be better depending on the subjects and the conditions under which they were taken. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 214...
  • Page 215 The RGB color displayed on your monitor may not necessarily match what was printed on the color swatch. If this is the case, it is probably due to the difference between how your monitor and printer reproduce color. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 215...
  • Page 216: Color Matching: Postscript Driver

    Not Windows NT 4.0 To manually set the color matching options in the PostScript driver: → → Printers. 1. Click Start Settings → Properties. 2. Highlight the printer name and click File Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 216...
  • Page 217 4. Select the method to use from the Color Control drop-down list box under Color Mode: a. Color Control = Sharp Color Matching This is Sharp’s proprietary color matching system, and affects RGB data only. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 217...
  • Page 218: Color Setting

    6500K. • Digital Camera Optimized for printing photographs taken with a digital camera. This tends to produce prints with lighter and brighter colors. For some photographs, other settings may be better Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 218...
  • Page 219 Color Control = PostScript Color Matching This uses PostScript Color Rendering Dictionaries built-in to the printer, and affects both RGB and CMYK data. Select the rendering type from the Rendering Intent drop-down list box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 219...
  • Page 220 Color Control = Windows ICM This is the color management system built into Windows. See “Windows ICM Color Matching” on page 222. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 220...
  • Page 221 223. e. Color Control = No Color Matching Use this option to switch off all printer color matching. f. Color Control = Print in greyscale This option prints all documents as monochrome. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 221...
  • Page 222: Windows Icm Color Matching

    ICM Intent control in the printer driver NOTE The Color Match “Using ICC Profiles” feature provides an alternative to Windows ICM. It is similar to Windows ICM, but offers several additional features. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 222...
  • Page 223: Using Icc Profiles Feature

    This feature may not work for all application programs. However, many professional graphics applications offer a similar feature in their print settings, with the ability to choose a source (input) color space, and a print (output) color space Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 223...
  • Page 224: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet (N-Up Printing)

    Setup tab, under N-up, select the required number of pages per sheet. 4. Click the Unprintable Area button and set the margin parameters, then click OK. 5. Click OK, then print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 224...
  • Page 225 3. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select the required number of pages per sheet. 4. Click Options and select the page borders and layout, then click 5. Click OK, then print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 225...
  • Page 226: Printing Custom Page Sizes

    2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate PS driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. Click the Setup tab, then select Custom Page Custom Page Custom Page 3 in the Size drop-down list under Media. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 226...
  • Page 227 90 degrees. 6. Click OK. 7. Check that the name of the custom paper size appears in the Size box. 8. Click to close the Properties dialog box. 9. Print the document Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 227...
  • Page 228 4. Select the unit, then enter the Width Length measurements and click OK. User Defined Size should appear in the Size on the Setup tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 228...
  • Page 229 • Click Add. • Click twice. The new Custom Page Size is added to the bottom of the Paper Size list. 5. Click to close the Properties dialog box 6. Print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 229...
  • Page 230: Changing The Resolution For A Print Job

    (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 1. Click the Job Options tab. 2. Select the required printing resolution under Quality.. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 3. Select Toner Saving if appropriate. 4. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 230...
  • Page 231: Duplex Printing (Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper)

    To print a document on both sides of the paper: → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 231...
  • Page 232 3. On the Setup tab, from 2-sided Printing select Long Edge binding Short Edge binding. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 232...
  • Page 233: Printing Booklets: Pcl Only, Windows Me Only

    2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate PCL driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select Booklet in the drop-down box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 233...
  • Page 234 4. Click Options and set Signature, 2Pages, Right to Left Bind Margin as required, then click OK. 5. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 234...
  • Page 235: Printing Watermarks

    2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate PS driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. Click the name of the watermark you wish to use in the Select a watermark list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 235...
  • Page 236 • Enter the text for the watermark and select the font, size, angle, etc., to be used. • Click OK. 4. Select your choices as to how the watermark will print under Print watermark. 5. Click twice and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 236...
  • Page 237 2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate PCL driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. Click the Job Options tab, then click Watermark. The Watermark dialog box appears. 4. Select a name from the Watermark list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 237...
  • Page 238 • Click OK. 5. If you wish to print the watermark only on the first page of the document, select First Page only. 6. Click twice and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 238...
  • Page 239: Collating

    3. Click the Job Options tab: under Type, enter the number of copies required and—only if the application has no collate option—select Collate. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 239...
  • Page 240: Font Substitution: Postscript Only

    (use the on-line Help screen for information). 4. Click to engage the new settings and close the Properties dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 240...
  • Page 241: Proof And Print

    • Proof and print may not be available in some software applications. → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 241...
  • Page 242 Type, select Proof and Print. b. Enter a job name of up to 16 characters under Job Name Setting and, if required, select Request Job Name for each print job. PostScript Driver PCL Driver Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 242...
  • Page 243 5. Print the document. The document is stored on the hard disk drive, and one copy is printed for checking. 6. After checking the proof, you then print or delete (if incorrect) the remaining copies of the document using the procedures given below. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 243...
  • Page 244 ALL JOBS is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 244...
  • Page 245: Secure Printing (Printing Confidential Documents)

    • Secure printing may not be available in some software applications. → Print. 1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 245...
  • Page 246 Properties dialog box. 6. Print the document. The document will be stored on the printer’s hard disk. 7. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 246...
  • Page 247 2. Enter the personal ID number you set above using the buttons on the printer control panel. 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the job from the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 247...
  • Page 248: Store To Hard Disk

    1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. Click the Job Options tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 248...
  • Page 249 6. Click to close the Properties dialog box. 7. Print the document. It will be stored on the hard disk. 8. The document can then be printed or deleted using the procedures given below. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 249...
  • Page 250 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 250...
  • Page 251: Printing Posters: Pcl Only

    1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the print dialog box, click the appropriate PCL driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. Click the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select Poster Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 251...
  • Page 252 4. Click Options... and enter the configuration details 5. Click twice. 6. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows Me/98/95 Operation • 252...
  • Page 253: Windows Nt 4.0

    Set the driver you plan to use most of the time to be your Windows default driver. Most applications allow you to choose a different printer from within the print dialog, so you can print using the alternative driver whenever you need to. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 253...
  • Page 254: Enabling Installed Options In The Drivers

    MenuMap (to generate a MenuMap printout, see “Printing the MenuMap” on page 34) 5. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 254...
  • Page 255 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Device Settings tab. 4. Under Installable Options, make sure Hard Disk is set to Installed. 5. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 255...
  • Page 256 1. Click Start Settings 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Option tab, click Printer Hard Disk. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 256...
  • Page 257 Options, click Available Trays, then select the appropriate number of trays (not including the Multi-purpose tray) from the Change ‘Available Tray’ Setting list. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 257...
  • Page 258 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Option tab, select the appropriate number of trays (not including the Multi-purpose tray). 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 258...
  • Page 259 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. Click the Device Settings tab. Under Installable Options, make sure that Duplex is set to Installed. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 259...
  • Page 260 1. Click Start Settings 2. Highlight the printer name and click File then Properties. 3. On the Device Option tab, click Duplex Option Unit. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 260...
  • Page 261: Changing Defaults For Paper Feed, Size And Media In The Driver

    2. Right click the printer name and click Document Defaults. Important! If you will be using heavy media, transparencies, envelopes or labels, make sure you open the rear exit before printing. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 261...
  • Page 262 Click Paper Source and select the paper feed in the Change ‘Paper Source’ Setting list. b. Click Paper Size and select the size in the Change ‘Paper Size’ Setting list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 262...
  • Page 263 Click Media Type and select the media from the Change ‘Media Type’ Setting list. 4. Click and close the Printers dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 263...
  • Page 264 → Printers. 1. Click Start Settings 2. Right click the printer name and click Document Defaults. 3. On the Setup tab, under Media, select the required paper size in Size drop-down list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 264...
  • Page 265 4. Select the required paper feed under Source. NOTE If a paper tray is selected, the Weight field becomes visible. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 265...
  • Page 266 • If Printer Setting is selected, make sure the printer has been set to the correct media type. • If a Warning dialog box appears indicating a setting conflict, click OK and the driver will automatically change to correct the problem. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 266...
  • Page 267 6. Click the Paper Feed Options button and make any other selections then click OK. 7. Click twice and close the Default dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 267...
  • Page 268 Properties dialog box. This causes a significant delay until the Properties dialog box opens. To avoid this, use the Update Status button in the Status tab to manually update the information on demand. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Printer Drivers • 268...
  • Page 269: Operation

    • Storing files to the hard disk drive (see page 305) • Printing posters (see page 308) NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 269...
  • Page 270: Factors That Affect Color Printing

    This disparity between monitors and printers is often the main reason that printed colors do not match the colors displayed on screen. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 270...
  • Page 271 Warmest; yellowish lighting, typically used in graphics arts environments. • 6500k Cooler; approximates daylight conditions. • 9300k Cool; the default setting for many monitors and television sets. *k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperature Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 271...
  • Page 272 Paper Type The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color. For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one on specially formulated glossy paper. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 272...
  • Page 273: Choosing A Color Matching Method

    Typically CMYK documents are only supported in professional Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. Matching Photographic Images RGB Only Sharp Color Matching (see page 278) is a generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 273...
  • Page 274 Matching Specific Colors (e.g., a Company Logo) RGB Only • Sharp Color Matching (see page 278), and the sRGB setting: PCL or PS driver. • PostScript Color Matching using the Absolute Colorimetric option (see page 280). • Use the Color Swatch Utility to print out a chart of RGB swatches and enter your desired RGB values in your application's color picker—PS only (see page 277).
  • Page 275: Color Matching: Pcl Driver

    To manually set the color matching options in the PCL driver: → → Printers. 1. Click Start Settings 2. Right click the appropriate printer name and click Document Defaults. 3. Click the Color tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 275...
  • Page 276 Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color. The colors within the printer's color gamut are printed Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 276...
  • Page 277 The RGB color displayed on your monitor may not necessarily match what was printed on the color swatch. If this is the case, it is probably due to the difference between how your monitor and printer reproduce color. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 277...
  • Page 278: Color Matching: Postscript Driver

    4. Select the method to use from the Color Control Method drop-down list under Color Mode: a. Color Control = Sharp Color Matching This is Sharp’s proprietary color matching system, and affects RGB data only. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 278...
  • Page 279 Optimized for printing photographs taken with a digital camera. This tends to produce prints with lighter and brighter colors. For some photographs, other settings may be better depending on the subjects and the conditions under which they were taken. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 279...
  • Page 280 The rendering intents are essentially a set of rules that determine how this color conversion takes place. The rendering intents that the printer driver provides are listed below: Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 280...
  • Page 281 Color Control = No Color Matching Use this option to switch off all printer color matching. d. Color Control = Print in Grayscale This option prints all documents as monochrome. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 281...
  • Page 282: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet (N-Up Printing)

    → Layout, 3. On the Advanced tab, under Document Options click N-UP, then select the number of pages per sheet in the Change ‘N-UP’ Setting list. 4. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 282...
  • Page 283 Finishing Mode, select the number of pages per sheet. 4. Click the Options button and select the Page Borders, Page Layout Bind Margin, then click OK. 5. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 283...
  • Page 284: Printing Custom Page Sizes

    1. Make sure the rear exit is open. → Print. 2. Open the file in your application and select File 3. In the Print dialog box, select the PS driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 284...
  • Page 285 Paper/ Output: a. Click Paper Source and select Multi-Purpose Tray in the Change ‘Paper Source’ Setting list. b. Click Paper Size and select Postscript Custom Page Size Change ‘Paper Size’ Setting list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 285...
  • Page 286 • Short Edge First = media feeds in short edge first • Long Edge First (flipped) = Reserved for future use. • Short Edge First (flipped) = Reserved for future use. 7. Click twice, then print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 286...
  • Page 287 1. Make sure the rear exit is open. → Print. 2. Open the file in your application and select File 3. In the Print dialog box, select the PCL driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 287...
  • Page 288 5. Select the Unit, then enter the Width Length measurements to use, then click OK. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 288...
  • Page 289 Name. • Click Add. • Click twice. The Custom Page Size is added to the bottom of the Paper Size list. 7. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 289...
  • Page 290: Changing The Resolution For A Print Job

    (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. Click the Job Options tab. 4. Select the required printing resolution under Quality. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 5. Select Toner Saving if appropriate. 6. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 290...
  • Page 291: Duplex Printing (Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper)

    • Click Start Settings • Right click the appropriate printer name. then select Properties. • Follow steps 3, etc., below: note that the Properties screen for setting defaults will have more tabs. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 291...
  • Page 292 3. On the Advanced tab, under Document Options Layout, click 2-Sided Printing and select Long Edge binding Short Edge binding in the Change ’2-Sided Printing’ Setting list. 4. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 292...
  • Page 293 2. In the Print dialog box, select the PCL driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. On the Setup tab, under 2-Sided Printing, select Long Edge Short Edge. 4. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 293...
  • Page 294: Printing Booklets: Pcl Driver Only

    2. In the Print dialog box, select the PS driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select Booklet in the list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 294...
  • Page 295 4. Click the Options button and set Signature, 2Pages, Right to Left Bind Margin as required, then click OK. 5. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 295...
  • Page 296: Printing Watermarks: Pcl Driver Only

    2. In the Print dialog box, select the PCL driver, then click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. On the Job Options tab, click the Watermark button. 4. Select a name from the Watermark list. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 296...
  • Page 297 The new watermark appears in the Watermark list. 5. If you wish to print the watermark only on the first page of the document, select First Page only. 6. Click twice and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 297...
  • Page 298: Collating

    3. On the Job Options tab, under Type, enter the number of copies required and—only if the application has no collate option—select Collate. PostScript Driver PCL Driver 4. Click and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 298...
  • Page 299: Proof And Print

    1. Open the file in your application and select File 2. In the Print dialog box, select the appropriate driver. 3. Select Print to file. 4. Click Properties (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 299...
  • Page 300 8. After checking the proof, print or delete (if incorrect) the remaining copies of the document using the procedures given below. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 300...
  • Page 301 ALL JOBS is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 301...
  • Page 302: Secure Printing (Printing Confidential Documents)

    If you have already stored a Secure Print document on the hard disk drive and have not yet printed it, click the PIN button and enter a new name for the current document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 302...
  • Page 303 A print file of the document is created and stored on the hard disk drive. 8. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 303...
  • Page 304 2. Enter the personal ID number you set above using the buttons on the printer control panel. 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the job from the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 304...
  • Page 305: Store To Hard Disk

    Store to HDD. NOTE If you’ve already stored a document on the hard disk drive and want to store another one, click the PIN button and enter a new Job Name. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 305...
  • Page 306 A print file of the document is created and stored on the hard disk drive and can then be printed on demand, or deleted, using the procedures given below. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 306...
  • Page 307 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 307...
  • Page 308: Printing Posters: Pcl Driver Only

    (or Setup, or your application’s equivalent). 3. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select Poster Print. 4. Click the Options... button and enter the configuration details 5. Click twice and print the document. Sharp AR-C200P: Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 308...
  • Page 309: Troubleshooting

    Check the transfer belt for paper jam, correct CHECK BELT UNIT installation, etc. Check the duplex unit for paper jam, correct CHECK DUPLEX installation, etc. Check the fuser unit for paper jam, correct installation, CHECK FUSER UNIT etc. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 309...
  • Page 310 Install a new image drum. Color will be indicated. INSTALL NEW IMAGE DRUM Install a new toner cartridge. Color will be indicated. INSTALL NEW TONER Install the paper cassette. Paper tray will be indicated. INSTALL PAPER CASSETTE Data is incorrect. INVALID DATA Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 310...
  • Page 311 An error has occurred setting up the registration. REGISTRATION ERROR Indicates wrong paper being used. REMOVE THE PAPER A serious error has occurred. Call for service. SERVICE CALL Starts the shutdown procedure to protect the file SHUTDOWN system on hard disk. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 311...
  • Page 312 Change paper to correct size/type. Press On-line to SIZE MISMATCH continue. Stacker is full. Remove the paper. STACKER FULL Indicates wrong paper size. UNSUITABLE SIZE USB interface error has occurred. USB I/F ERROR The printer is warming up. WARMING UP Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 312...
  • Page 313: Paper Jams

    If the top cover is closed too soon, the paper jam error will not be cleared. To minimize possible damage to the drums due to exposure to light, lower the top cover when appropriate, but do not press down to latch it. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 313...
  • Page 314 2. Check the paper tray: Pull out the paper tray and remove any jammed paper from the printer, then gently push the paper tray back in. 3. Check behind the front cover. Open the front cover and remove any jammed paper, then close the front cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 314...
  • Page 315 • Keep the image drums away from light. b. Carefully remove any jammed paper from the transfer belt and top paper exit. c. Place all four image drums as one unit in the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 315...
  • Page 316 5. Check behind the rear cover: open the rear cover and remove any jammed paper, then close the rear cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 316...
  • Page 317 If necessary, lift out the toner/drum cradle to access the jammed page. b. Release the fuser roller lock levers at either end of the fuser and slowly remove the jammed paper. c. Re-lock the levers at either end of the fuser. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 317...
  • Page 318 7. Check the duplex unit (if installed). a. Open the front cover, then slide out the duplex unit. b. Open the duplex top cover and remove any jammed paper. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 318...
  • Page 319 8. Check any additional paper trays: if any optional paper tray(s) are installed, pull them out and check that no paper is jammed along the various parts of the exit path. 9. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 319...
  • Page 320: Parallel Transmission Mode

    3. Press the VALUE button to change the display to DISABLE 4. Press the SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of the selected setting. 5. Press the ONLINE button to return the printer to online status Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 320...
  • Page 321: Problem Solving

    Cannot configure for parallel connection. Possible Cause Remedy The computer does There is no fix for this problem. You should only use a not support bi- computer that does support a bi-directional parallel directional parallel interface. interface. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 321...
  • Page 322 Configure again from the beginning. procedure was not correctly followed or cancelled. Parallel cable is Reconnect or try another cable. disconnected or faulty. A converter, buffer or Test by connecting printer and computer directly. extension cable is being used. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 322...
  • Page 323 The printer cannot be used with a USB hub. Connect the used. printer and computer directly. Printout is garbled or incorrect with parallel connection. Possible Cause Remedy Possible mismatch on Change parallel transmission mode (see Parallel parallel connection Transmission Mode above). between computer and printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 323...
  • Page 324: Cannot Print

    Printer is not selected in Select the printer or set to default printer. the printer driver. Incorrect printer driver is Delete this printer driver and install correct printer being used. driver. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 324...
  • Page 325: Application Error Or General Protection Fault Is Displayed

    Paper loaded in tray is Either change paper in tray to match size formatted in different size from that application and press ONLINE to continue, or continue formatted in software printing on existing paper by pressing ONLINE. application. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 325...
  • Page 326: Problems With Poor Quality Printing

    The paper is moist. Store paper within specified temperature and humidity levels. Paper is unsuitable Use recommended paper. for printer. Fading in Patches Possible Cause Remedy The paper is moist. Store paper within specified temperature and humidity levels. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 326...
  • Page 327: Longitudinal Black Stripes

    Clean LED with lens cleaner or soft tissue. Cannot print desired Replace toner cartridge. color because toner is low. Black formation method Open the printer driver and set black formation to does not match CMYK. application. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 327...
  • Page 328: Miscellaneous Problems

    Check the inside of the printer and remove any such or other foreign matter objects. inside the printer. The top cover is not firmly Press the left and right sides of the top cover. shut. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 328...
  • Page 329: Toner Rubs Off When You Rub The Printed Surface

    Open the top cover and check to be sure that all the installed. packing materials were removed from the fuser. To remove the fuser see “Changing the Fuser Unit” on page 346. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 329...
  • Page 330: Maintenance

    3. Refill the tray (takes up to 530 sheets—a standard package of 20-lb [75 g/m ] paper contains 500 sheets), then replace the sheets removed in step 2 (this ensures that the oldest paper is used first, to help prevent paper jams). Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 330...
  • Page 331 (max. 530 sheets of 20 lb. [75 gm²] paper). • Don’t load damaged paper. • Don’t mix paper of different sizes, paper quality or thickness. • Don’t remove the paper tray during printing. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 331...
  • Page 332 6. If installed, a lower paper tray cannot be used to print if there is no paper tray inserted above it. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 332...
  • Page 333: Changing The Toner Cartridge

    • Toner can also stain hands and clothing. See the Material Safety Data Sheets in your Warranty, Regulatory and Safety Information booklet for more information. 1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 333...
  • Page 334 (2), lifting the lever end of the cartridge first to disengage the locating peg on the image drum from the toner cartridge. Important! Dispose of the toner cartridge in accordance with local legislation. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 334...
  • Page 335 Removing the tape exposes the toner release area. Do not move the blue toner release lever until the toner is fully installed in the image drum. If you move the lever at this point, toner will spill out of the cartridge. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 335...
  • Page 336 6. Insert the new toner cartridge into the image drum, left side first, engaging the drum locating peg in the hole in the toner cartridge. 7. Gently push the toner cartridge down, engaging the locking pin into the groove on the image drum. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 336...
  • Page 337 9. Gently wipe the LED head surface with LED lens cleaner or a soft tissue. CAUTION Do not use methyl alcohol or other solvents on the LED head otherwise damage to the lens surface will occur. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 337...
  • Page 338 After installing the new toner cartridge, the message on the display TONER LOW or CHANGE TONER should disappear. However, this sometimes does not disappear until printing has been carried out. If it still does not disappear, reinstall the toner cartridge. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 338...
  • Page 339: Changing The Image Drum

    • Never expose the image drum to light for more than 5 minutes and never expose the image drum to direct sunlight. • Never touch the surface of the green drum inside the image drum unit. 1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 339...
  • Page 340 2. Remove the appropriate image drum/toner cartridge from the printer. 3. Make sure the replacement image drum is the correct color and remove it from the packaging. 4. Remove the protective sheet from the new image drum. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 340...
  • Page 341 5. Install the new image drum in the printer. 6. Push the tab inwards and remove the blanking plate from the image drum. 7. Install a new toner cartridge: see “Changing the Toner Cartridge” on page 333. 8. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 341...
  • Page 342: Changing The Transfer Belt

    1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. 2. Remove the cradle complete with the four image drums and toner cartridges from the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 342...
  • Page 343 3. Press back the lock lever (1) and, using the handles (2 and 3), remove the old transfer belt from the printer. 4. Remove the new transfer belt unit from its packaging. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 343...
  • Page 344 5. Using the handles (2 and 3), align the pins (4) with the grooves (5) on the printer and insert the new transfer belt into the printer. 6. Move the lock lever (1) toward the front of the printer and ensure it locks the transfer belt into place. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 344...
  • Page 345 7. Reinstall the cradle complete with the four image drums and toner cartridges in the printer. 8. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 345...
  • Page 346: Changing The Fuser Unit

    FUSER UNIT is displayed in the control panel. Fuser unit life is approximately 60,000 letter/A4 sheets. 1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. WARNING! The fuser unit is very hot after printing. Always use the handle when lifting it. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 346...
  • Page 347 As you remove the tape, the levers at either end of the fuser should move into the locked position. 4. Using the handle (2), install the new fuser unit into the printer. Make sure the two spring loaded locking levers (1) lock the fuser unit into place. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 347...
  • Page 348 5. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 348...
  • Page 349: Cleaning The Led Heads

    1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. CAUTION! Do not use methyl alcohol or other solvents on the LED head: damage to the lens surface will occur. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 349...
  • Page 350 2. Gently wipe the LED head surface with LED lens cleaner or soft tissue. 3. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 350...
  • Page 351: Transporting The Printer

    1. Turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cable and printer interface cable from the printer and remove any paper from the paper trays. 3. Open the top cover and remove the four image drums. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 351...
  • Page 352 (1) to prevent any toner spillage during transportation. 5. Place the four image drums complete with their toner cartridges back into the printer. 6. Using the original packaging material, place the printer inside its box and seal the box. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 352...
  • Page 353: Accessories

    • Paper Trays: see page 356 • Additional Memory: see page 358 Internal Hard Disk Drive The optional internal hard disk (Sharp AR-C20HD10) is used for proof and print, password or secure printing. Installing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable and printer interface cable.
  • Page 354 When initializing the hard disk, any fonts or print jobs that have been acknowledged will be erased. 9. Engage the Hard Disk Drive in the printer driver(s): see the instructions supplied with your Hard Disk Drive. Sharp AR-C200P: Accessories • 354...
  • Page 355: Duplex Unit

    Duplex Unit The Duplex Unit (Sharp AR-C20ADU) permits printing on both sides of the paper. Installing the Duplex Unit 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Open the front cover (1). 3. Insert the duplex unit (2) into the printer engaging the sides of the duplex unit in the slots in the printer.
  • Page 356: Additional Paper Trays

    Additional Paper Trays Two additional paper trays (Sharp AR-C20PFU) can be installed, providing a maximum total paper capacity of approximately 1690 sheets, including the Multi-Purpose Tray. Installing Additional Paper Trays 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable and printer interface cable.
  • Page 357 TRAY 2 (and TRAY 3 if installed) appear under MEDIA MENU. 5. The printer will automatically configure to include this option. 6. Engage the additional trays in the printer driver(s): see the instructions supplied with your paper tray. Sharp AR-C200P: Accessories • 357...
  • Page 358: Additional Memory

    • Also used for graphic intensive applications on Networks. • Additional memory is available in 64Mb, 128Mb, and 256Mb modules. For more information see your authorized Sharp dealer. Installing Additional Memory NOTE If the maximum amount of memory is being installed in the printer (three 256 MB modules), the memory modules that were originally installed must be removed.
  • Page 359 Carefully insert the module in the socket, placing the ends into the slot in the lock tabs. Press down firmly, until you feel the board engage the connector, then make sure the white tabs come up to lock the module in place. Sharp AR-C200P: Accessories • 359...
  • Page 360 Size shown at the top of the MenuMap matches the memory now installed in the printer. If it doesn’t, turn the printer off and pull out the main board and check to be sure that the modules are all firmly seated in their connectors. Sharp AR-C200P: Accessories • 360...
  • Page 361: Specifications

    High+2.4 – 5.0V Universal Serial USB specification Version 1.1 Bus (USB) Connection: USB Type B interface Cable: USB specification Version 1.1 cable (shielded) Transmission Mode: Full speed (12 Mbps + 0.25% maximum) Power control Self-powered device Sharp AR-C200P: Specifications • 361...
  • Page 362 Paper skew: ±1 mm per 100 mm Image expansion/compression: ±1 mm per 100 mm Startup time Less than 3 min. from powering up (25°C) Power supply 120 (115-127) volts AC, 60 Hz ± 2 Hz Sharp AR-C200P: Specifications • 362...
  • Page 363: Operating Environment

    • 10 to 90% RH Product life 5 years or 600,000 sheets Dimensions Width: 16.9 inches (430 mm) Depth: 24.4 inches (620 mm) Height: 16.9 inches (430 mm) Weight 106 lbs. (48 kg) not including optional accessories and paper Sharp AR-C200P: Specifications • 363...
  • Page 364: Consumables

    Black Toner ......... AR-C20TBU Cyan Toner ......... AR-C20TCU Magenta Toner......AR-C20TMU Yellow Toner ....... AR-C20TYU Drums Description ........Order No. Black Image Drum ...... AR-C20BDR Cyan Image Drum .......AR-C20CDR Magenta Image Drum ....AR-C20MDR Yellow Image Drum..... AR-C20YDR Sharp AR-C200P: Consumables • 364...
  • Page 365: Fuser Unit

    Fuser Unit Description ........Order No. Fuser Unit, 120V ......AR-C20FU1 Transfer Belt Description ........Order No. Transfer belt ......... AR-C20TB1 Sharp AR-C200P: Consumables • 365...
  • Page 366: Factory Default Settings

    TRANSPARENCY DETECT AUTO RESOLUTION 600 X 1200 dpi TONER SAVE MODE MONO-PRINT SPEED AUTO ORIENTATION PORTRAIT LINE PER PAGE EDIT SIZE CASSETTE SIZE a. Appears only when the optional Duplex Unit is installed. Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 366...
  • Page 367: Media Menu

    MP TRAY MEDIAWEIGHT AUTO UNIT OF MEASURE INCH X DIMENSION 8.5 INCH Y DIMENSION 11 INCH a. Appears only if optional Paper Tray is installed. b. Appears only if two optional Paper Trays are isntalled. Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 367...
  • Page 368: Color Menu

    BLACK DARK CYAN DARKNESS MAGENTA DARKNESS YELLOW DARKNESS BLACK DARKNESS ADJUST REGISTRATION [EXECUTE] CYAN REG FINE ADJUST MAGENTA REG FINE ADJUST YELLOW REG FINE ADJUST INK SIMULATION INK LIMIT DARK CMY100% density DISABLE Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 368...
  • Page 369: System Config Menu

    FONT No. I000 FONT PITCH 10.00 cpi FONT HEIGHT 12.00 point SYMBOL SET PC-8 A4 PRINT WIDTH 78 column WHITE PAGE SKIP CR FUNCTUION LF FUNCTION PRINT MARGIN NORMAL TRUE BLACK PEN WIDTH ADJUST Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 369...
  • Page 370: Ppr Emulation Menu (Windows Only)

    DISABLE ZERO CHARACTER NORMAL LINE PITCH 6 lpi WHITE PAGE SKIP CR FUNCTUION LINE LENGTH 80 column FORM LENGTH 11 inch TOF POSITION 0.0 inch LEFT MARGIN 0.0 inch FIT TO LETTER ENABLE Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 370...
  • Page 371: Parallel Menu (Windows Only)

    Network Menu Item Factory Default Setting TCP/IP ENABLE NETWARE ENABLE ETHERTALK ENABLE NETBEUI ENABLE FRAME TYPE AUTO DHCP/BOOTP ENABLE RARP DISABLE IP ADDRESS 0.0.0.0 SUBNET MASK 0.0.0.0 GATEWAY ADDRESS 0.0.0.0 PRINT SETTINGS INITIALIZE Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 371...
  • Page 372: Memory Menu

    PCL MP TRAY ID# HEX DUMP EXECUTE a. Appears only if optional Duplex Unit is installed. b. Appears only if optional Paper Tray is installed. c. Appears only if two optional Paper Trays are installed. Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 372...
  • Page 373: Maintenance Menu

    Maintenance Menu Item Factory Default Setting EEPROM RESET EXECUTE POWER SAVE ENABLE PAPER BLACK SETTING PAPER COLOR SETTING TRANSPR BLACK SETTING TRANSPR COLOR SETTING Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 373...
  • Page 374: Software Utilities

    Utilities included: • Color Swatch Utility • PDF Print Direct • Network Utilities – Print SuperVision – Network Printer Status – Sharp LPR Utility For network configuration utilities, see the separate on-line Network User’s Guide. Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 374...
  • Page 375: Color Swatch Utility

    Loading the Utility First, install the utility using the Menu Installer (Windows). To load the utility: Click Start → → → Programs Color Swatch Color Swatch Utility. Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 375...
  • Page 376 (R), green (G), and blue (B)—that mix to form each particular shade. The amounts are given as a numerical value between 0 and 255. Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 376...
  • Page 377 • The printer may not be able to print the exact color that you desire. For additional information, including Applying Color Value in your Application, and Setting Monitor Color, see the Swatch Utility Read-me file located in the Windows Programs list. Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 377...
  • Page 378: Pdf Direct Print Utility

    Some PDF files may not be able to print correctly. Starting To start PDF Direct Print: 1. Right-click on the file your want to print in Windows Explorer, or on the file icon on the Desktop. Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 378...
  • Page 379 • Paper Source • Copies • 2-sided printing • Binding • Collate • Fit to page • Print page range • Restore Default • Save Settings • Print • Cancel • Help • About Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 379...
  • Page 380: Printsupervision

    It provides a full range of management functions for Sharp printers, and for other brands of printers as well. Features • Provides real-time status of all your printers to monitor and report printer usage, manage consumables usage and replenishment.
  • Page 381 • The administrator can keep a close track of the cost of the printers including tracking maintenance. PrintSuperVision also provides a consumables prediction facility to advise when consumable will need replacing based on current printer usage (Sharp color printers). System Requirements...
  • Page 382: Network Printer Status Utility

    2. Click Network Software Administration Tools Network Printer Status. Follow the on-screen instructions. To Open → → Printers. Right-click the Sharp Printer 1. Click Start Settings icon, click Properties. 2. Click on the STATUS tab. Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 382...
  • Page 383 If the Automatic Status Check box is checked, this utility will “ping” the printer each time you open the Printer Properties dialog in the printer driver. This will severely slow down the opening of this dialog. Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 383...
  • Page 384 Click the WEB SETTING button. The following screen displays: 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 button. Sharp AR-C200P: Software Utilities • 384...
  • Page 385: Sharp Lpr Utility

    Sharp LPR Utility The Sharp LPR Utility allows you to print directly to a printer on the network without a print server. It creates a Sharp Printer Port, and installs a pop-up status box so you can monitor printer status.
  • Page 386: Index

    Windows Me/98/95 ....226 Windows XP......96 Windows NT 4.0....284 Collating Windows XP......112 WIndows 2000......186 Windows Me/98/95 ....239 Windows NT 4.0....298 Display language......33 Drivers, printer Windows XP......127 Windows 2000 ......139 Windows Me/98/95 ....197 Windows NT 4.0....253 Windows XP......76 Sharp AR-C200P: Index • 386...
  • Page 387 Menu settings ...... 33 Windows Me/98/95 ....200 Windows NT 4.0....255 Windows XP......78 Network menu......61 Network printer status utility ...382 Windows 2000 ......151 Image drum ......339 Windows Me/98/95 ....205 Information menu.......43 Windows NT 4.0....268 Windows XP......91 Sharp AR-C200P: Index • 387...
  • Page 388 Windows Me/98/95 ....203 Unpacking.......12 Windows NT 4.0....261 Printer drivers Windows XP......84 Windows 2000 ......139 Paper size default Windows Me/98/95 ....197 Windows 2000 ......147 Windows NT 4.0....253 Windows Me/98/95 ....203 Windows XP......76 Windows NT 4.0....261 Windows XP......84 Sharp AR-C200P: Index • 388...
  • Page 389 Transfer belt ......342 Resolution Transporting ......351 Windows 2000 ......177 Troubleshooting Windows Me/98/95 ....230 Miscellaneous problems ..328 Windows NT 4.0....290 Windows XP......118 Unpacking ........12 Usage menu........66 Secure print Windows NT 4.0....302 menu ........61 User menu settings .....43 Sharp AR-C200P: Index • 389...
  • Page 390 LPR ........385 network printer status ...382 pdf direct print ......378 PrintSuperVision....380 Watermarks Windows 2000 ......184 Windows Me/98/95 ....235 Windows NT 4.0....296 Windows XP......125 Windows ICM color matching Windows 2000 ......169 Windows Me/98/95 ....222 Windows XP......109 Sharp AR-C200P: Index • 390...

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