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Sharp AR-C260P Operation Manual

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AR-C260P
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
• BASIC PRINTING
PROCEDURES
• SETTING THE PRINTER
DRIVER PROPERTIES
• WEB PAGES IN THE
PRINTER
• TROUBLESHOOTING
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain
the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual
(for general information)".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general
information)" and operation manuals for any optional equipment
which has been installed.
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  • Page 1 MODEL AR-C260P DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL (for printer) Page • BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURES • SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES • WEB PAGES IN THE PRINTER • TROUBLESHOOTING Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximum benefit from the product.
  • Page 2 SHARP Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to its content. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this operation manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURES PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS ..........1-2 Printer driver settings in Windows ● (selecting and setting print conditions) ......1-2 Using the Help file to view explanations of the settings . 1-3 ● Printing in black and white..........1-4 ●...
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 1 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURES This chapter explains how to configure printer driver settings at your computer, and provides basic information on printing. Page PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS..............1-2 Printer driver settings in Windows ● (selecting and setting print conditions) ● Using the Help file to view explanations of the settings ......1-3 ●...

  • Page 5: Printer Driver Settings

    Right-click the installed printer driver and Right-click the installed printer driver and select [Properties]. select [Printing Preferences...]. The example below shows the "SHARP AR- The example below shows the "SHARP AR- C260P PCL5c" driver selected. C260P PCL5c" driver selected. Configure the settings.

  • Page 6: Using The Help File To View Explanations Of The Settings

    To view on-screen explanations of the settings in the printer driver, open the Help file. ■ ■ ■ ■ Opening Help in Windows The example below shows the SHARP AR-C260P PCL5c Properties in Windows Me. Click [Help] to display the Help screen.

  • Page 7: Printing In Black And White

    PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Printing in black and white The procedure for printing in black and white is explained below using WordPad as an example. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a document that can be used for test printing. To print in black and white, select [Gray Scale] for the [Color Mode] setting.
  • Page 8 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS If you need to adjust the black and white image quality (print contrast), perform the following step. If you do not need to adjust the image quality, go directly to step 6. To adjust the black and white image quality (print contrast), click the [Color Adjustment] button.

  • Page 9: Automatic Switching Between Colour And Black And White

    PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Automatic switching between colour and black and white The procedure for printing a document using automatic switching between colour and black and white is explained here using WordPad as an example. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a document that can be used for test printing.
  • Page 10 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS If you need to adjust the colour image Click the [OK] button in the Print window quality and/or the black and white image in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0, or the [Print] quality (print contrast), perform button in Windows 2000/XP. following step.

  • Page 11: Printing In Colour

    PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Printing in colour The procedure for printing a document in colour is explained here using WordPad as an example. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a document that can be used for test printing. To print in colour, select [Color] for the [Color Mode] setting.
  • Page 12 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS If you need to adjust the colour image Click the [OK] button in the Print window quality, perform the following step. If you in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0, or the [Print] do not need to adjust the image quality, go button in Windows 2000/XP.

  • Page 13: Printing Using Optional Peripheral Equipment

    PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Printing using optional peripheral equipment The procedure for printing from WordPad using optional peripheral equipment is explained below. If you do not have any documents created in WordPad, create a document that can be used for test printing. *1 This is a standard accessory program in Windows.
  • Page 14 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Click the [Paper] tab. Make sure that the paper size is correct. Next, configure the "Paper Selection" settings. "Auto Select" is normally used for both "Paper Source" and "Paper Type". If you wish to use the optional large capacity tray, select it in the following window.
  • Page 15 CHAPTER 2 SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES This chapter explains how to configure settings in the printer driver. The settings are configured in the software application. Page SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS............2-2 Frequently used settings ................2-2 ● ● Paper settings ..................2-8 ● Advanced settings................2-10 ●...

  • Page 16: Selecting Printing Functions

    SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Almost all printer settings are configured in the printer driver properties window that appears when you print from an application or when you select [Properties] from the printer driver icon menu. Click a tab in the properties window to adjust the settings on that tab.
  • Page 17 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Frequently used settings (continued) N-Up Printing Each page is reduced to allow multiple pages to be printed on each sheet of paper. The pages are printed in "Z" order on each sheet. The following five settings are available: [1-Up], [2-Up], [4-Up], [6-Up], [8-Up].
  • Page 18 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Frequently used settings (continued) Finishing ■ ■ ■ ■ Staple sort mode Configure settings for staple or punch finishing. Collated sets of prints will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. When saddle stitching is selected, the prints [Binding Edge] will be stapled at the centre and delivered to the saddle When automatic two-sided printing is performed, the...
  • Page 19 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Frequently used settings (continued) [Punch] [No Offset] Configure the settings for the Punch function. Select this setting when you do not wish sets of When this is selected, the document will be hole- collated or grouped output to be offset from each punched.
  • Page 20 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Frequently used settings (continued) Retention [PIN] (5-digit identification number) A PIN number can programmed in the printer [Normal Print] driver for increased security when printing jobs This setting is used for normal printing. When from the hold job list. When this is done, the PIN selected, it is not necessary to use the operation number must be entered at the machine's panel on the machine to begin printing.
  • Page 21 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Frequently used settings (continued) Account Number [User Name] When "AUDITING MODE" in the key operator Use this setting to select the default "User Name" programs is enabled, a count can be kept of the that appears in the machine's operation panel. If number of sheets printed by each account.

  • Page 22: Paper Settings

    SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Paper settings The following screen appears when the Paper tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained below. Paper Size [Fit To Page] Select the size of paper to be printed on. When this checkbox is selected, the print image Click one of the paper sizes that appear in the list.
  • Page 23 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Paper settings (continued) Paper Selection Different Paper Select the paper tray and paper type in this field. Click this button if you wish to include a cover sheet with the print job. A window will appear to [Paper Source] allow you to select the paper tray for the cover Select the paper tray.

  • Page 24: Advanced Settings

    SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Advanced settings The following screen appears when the Advanced Settings tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained below. Image Quality Two-sided copying This item is used to select the [Resolution Original image Settings] and [Graphics Mode] for printing.

  • Page 25: Watermark Settings

    SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Watermark settings The following screen appears when the Watermarks tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained below. Watermark preview Size The watermark function is used to print a Use this setting to adjust the size of the text of the watermark (a faint, shadowlike text image) on the currently selected watermark.

  • Page 26: Color Settings

    The default settings for the document types are Color Gray Scale Automatic as follows: Color Black Pure Black Screening Rendering Selection Overprint Text Standard SHARP Standard Standard On Automatic On Color Saturation High Text/ Graphics Graphics Match Black Graphics Perceptual...
  • Page 27 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Color settings (continued) Color Mode Print Priority Select the colour mode for printing. Select whether priority is given to speed or quality When Automatic is selected, a decision is made when printing. page by page. If colours other than black are [Quality] ..
  • Page 28 SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Color settings (continued) Image NOTE Use this field to adjust the brightness and These settings cannot be changed if the colour contrast. mode was set to [Gray Scale] in step page 2- [Brightness] This indicates the brightness of colours. The brightness can be set to a value from 0 to 100.

  • Page 29: Web Pages In The Printer

    CHAPTER 3 WEB PAGES IN THE PRINTER This chapter explains various functions that allow you to access the Web pages in the printer from your computer. Page PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK ......3-2 Environment required for accessing Web pages ........3-2 ●...

  • Page 30: Printer Configuration Through The Network

    PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK You can access the Web pages in the printer from your computer using a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. This will allow you to adjust various settings through the network. Environment required for accessing Web pages The following equipment and programs are needed to access the Web pages in the printer: Optional print server card (network interface card) Recommended Web browser...

  • Page 31: Items And Outline Of Menu Frame Of Web

    PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK Items and outline of menu frame of Web pages Menu frame Click a setting in the menu frame to configure it. Click to display the Setup menu. Set access restrictions for the Web page and configure network and E-mail status settings.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter when using the machine. Page TROUBLESHOOTING ...................4-2 Checking the IP address ................4-5 ● NOTICE PAGE PRINTING ................4-6 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER .................4-7 Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output......4-7 ●...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problems commonly encountered when using the printer function and optional peripheral equipment (such as the saddle stitch finisher) are described below. Most problems are not due to a machine failure and can be resolved by the user, so please check carefully before calling for service.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Solution or cause Colour documents print Is the [Color Mode] setting set to [Color] in Set the [Color Mode] to [Color] (page 2-13). in black and white. the Color tab of the printer driver? Is the correct printer driver selected in the Select the correct printer driver.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting saddle stitch finisher problems Problem Check Solution or cause Stapling position is not Stapling position not set properly? Check the stapling position setting. (See pages 2-4, correct (including and 4-8.) saddle stitch). saddle stitch Are any saddle stitch finisher covers open? Close all covers.

  • Page 36: Checking The Ip Address

    TROUBLESHOOTING Checking the IP address There are three ways to check the IP address: 1. Using "PRINT LIST" in "CUSTOM SETTINGS" in the operation panel Select NIC PAGE to print a list of the machine settings. The IP address that has been set for the machine can be found in this list.

  • Page 37: Notice Page Printing

    NOTICE PAGE PRINTING A notice page will be printed when the current print job cannot be run due to a system limitation and an explanation of the limitation is too lengthy to be shown in the message display. The notice page will describe the limitation and possible ways to complete the job.

  • Page 38: Saddle Stitch Finisher

    SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output The orientation of the print paper, original data, and binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships. Orientation of original data Output result Page 1 Page 2 One-position stapling Two-position stapling...

  • Page 39: Relation Between Print Image And Saddle Stitch

    SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Relation between print image and saddle stitch The orientation of the print paper, original data, and binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships. Orientation of original data Output result Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Same as above...
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