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Contents 4 Troubleshooting 1 How to Use the Online Manual How to Use the Online Manual 1 2 Print Printing Overview Basic Printing Starting the Printer Driver Using the "Start" Button Printer Driver Settings Printing a Watermark Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Page Outline of the Print Status Window 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 5 Printer Driver Features 3 Scan Scanning Overview Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application Scanning an
1 How to Use the Online Manual This Online Manual provides instruction for the operation of your new unit. Please read the following explanation of how to use the Online Manual, and then search for the information that you need. For more information about computers, operating systems and Acrobat Reader, please refer to the relevant manual or help file. How to Control the Online Manual Takes you back page by page. To return to the previous link, click the ( ) button on the menu bar of the Acrobat Reader.
2 Printing Overview The flow chart shown below provides printing overview. Reference: For more information on printing, see Basic Printing. z The printer function is only available when the machine is connected to your computer using a USB cable. Printing over a network connection is not possible. z When the paper source is the paper tray or multi-bypass tray, verify that the paper has been loaded before starting Caution printing. z Ensure printing has been completed before turning the power off.
2 Basic Printing This is a printing example using WordPad to print a document onto A4 size paper. 1 Start WordPad, make a new file, and enter the text you intend to print. 2 Select "Print" from the application's "File" menu. 4 Click the "Print" button in the "Print" dialog box. On Windows 98/Me, click the "OK" button. SHARP AR-xxxx 3 Make sure that "SHARP AR-xxxx" is selected as the current printer.
2 Starting the Printer Driver Using the "Start" Button You can open the printer driver and change the printer driver settings from the Windows "start" button. Settings adjusted in this way will be the initial settings when you print from an application. (If you change the settings from the printer driver setup screen at the time of printing, the settings will revert to the initial settings when you quit the application.
2 Printer Driver Settings To view Help for a setting, click the ( ) button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting. Tab Index which allows you to switch between the various setup screens. ( ) button Click this button and then click a setting to view Help for the setting. Check box Click this option to activate/ deactivate each function. You can also view Help by right-clicking the setting Note with the mouse.
2 Printing a Watermark To print a watermark, for example "CONFIDENTIAL", on your document, refer to the following steps. Open the printer driver and click the "Watermarks" tab. Reference: See Basic Printing for details on how to open the printer driver. How to Print a Watermark From the "Watermark" drop-down list, select the watermark, for example "CONFIDENTIAL", you wish to print on your document, and start printing. Print sample For details on watermark settings, view printer driver Help.
2 Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper This printer driver can adjust the zoom ratio for printing according to the paper loaded in the unit. Follow the steps shown below to use this function. The instruction below assumes that you intend to print an A4 size document onto an A5 size paper. The "Fit To Paper Size" setting is not available when "N-Up Printing" is selected. Note Reference: Printing Multiple Pages on One Page 1 Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen.
2 Printing Multiple Pages on One Page This feature allows you to print two or four document pages onto a single page. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen, select "2-Up" or "4-Up" for "N-Up Printing" on the "Main" tab. The "N-Up Printing" setting is not available when "Fit To Paper Size" is selected. Note Reference: Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper N-Up Border Border "2-Up" "4-Up" If you select the "Border" checkbox, border lines will be printed on each page.
2 Outline of the Print Status Window When printing begins, the Print Status Window activates and appears on the screen. The Print Status Window is a program designed to show the current printer status including the document name being printed and error messages. Status icon This icon informs you of the print status. Status window Provides details on the current status of the print job. Document Name Displays the name of the active print job.
3 Scanning Overview The flow chart shown below provides scanning overview. The scanning feature can only be used with computers that are connected to the machine by a USB cable. Caution When scanning from TWAIN*1-compliant or WIA*2-compliant application When scanning from "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP/Vista) Using the unit to begin scanning*3 Place the original in the scanning position Reference: For more detail, refer to the "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Operation Manual.
3 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 1) The SHARP scanner driver conforms to TWAIN, the industry standard, making it compatible with a variety of TWAINcompliant applications. Below is a step-by-step guide for acquiring a scanned image to the Sharpdesk desktop screen using Sharpdesk. 1 Place the original (s) you wish to scan on the document glass/SPF. 3 Select "SHARP MFP TWAIN S", and click the "Select" button.
3 4 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 2) Select "Acquire Image" from the "File" menu, or click the "Acquire" button ( ). The scanner driver setup screen will appear. 7 Reference: Scanner Driver Settings Specify the scanning area, and set the scan preferences. For information on specifying the scan area and setting the scan preferences, see scanner driver Help.
3 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 3) Scanner Driver Settings The scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Set-up screen", which lets you select scan settings, and the "Preview screen", which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the "Help" button to display Help. Set-up screen "Scanning Position" menu Select the desired scanning position from "Platen" (document glass) or "SPF". Note Select "SPF" when you placed the original in the SPF.
3 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 4) Preview screen Preview window Click the "Preview" button in the Set-up screen to display the scanned image. You can specify the scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the window. "Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button Click when the preview screen is displayed to automatically set the scanning area. Click the "Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button to adjust the scanning area automatically.
3 Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP/Vista) (part 1) If you are using Windows XP/Vista, you can use the WIA driver to scan from Sharpdesk, Paint and other WIA-compliant applications. The procedure for scanning using Paint is explained in the following. 1 Place the original you wish to scan on the document glass/SPF. Reference: For information on setting an original for scanning, refer to "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Operation Manual.
3 3 Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP/Vista) (part 2) Select the paper source and picture type, and click the "Preview" button. The preview image will appear. If you placed the original on the document glass, select "Flatbed" for the "Paper source". If you placed the original in the SPF, select "Document Feeder" for the "Paper source" and specify the original size in "Page size".
3 Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP/Vista) (part 1) The procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XP/Vista is explained here. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" lets you scan an image without using a WIA-compliant application. 1 Place the original you wish to scan on the document glass/SPF. 4 Click the "Next" button. Reference: For information on setting an original for scanning, refer to "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Operation Manual.
3 5 Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP/Vista) (part 2) Select the "Picture type" and "Paper source", and click the "Next" button. If you placed the original on the document glass, select "Flatbed" for the "Paper source". If you placed the original in the SPF, select "Document Feeder" for the "Paper source" and specify the original size in "Page size". You can click the "Preview" button to display the preview image.
3 7 Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP/Vista) (part 3) When scanning ends, the following screen will appear. Select the next task you wish to perform, and then click the "Next" button. If you are ready to end the session, click "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures". 8 Click the "Finish" button. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" closes and the scanned image is saved in the specified folder.
3 Outline of Button Manager Button Manager is a utility software to link scanning functions to the SCAN key on the unit. This software enables you to set scanning functions to six different scan menus, which will be linked to the SCAN key on the unit. Reference: To begin scanning using the unit's operation panel, settings must be established in the Control Panel after the Button Manager is installed.
3 Button Manager Settings After being installed, Button Manager normally keeps active under the Windows operating system. Follow the steps shown below to set scan options as you like. For details on the settings in the setting screen of Button Manager, see Button Manager Help. 1 Right-click the Button Manager icon ( bar.
4 Identifying Unit Problems When any trouble has occurred in the unit, first, verify whether you can make a copy or not with the unit. Check the items shown below when the unit does not work properly but it can make a copy. Reference: If any copier trouble occurs, refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" in the Operation Manual.
4 Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer CHECK 1 Is the interface cable compatible with the unit and computer? Interface cables compatible with this unit are USB cables. USB cable Use a shielded cable. If the USB cable becomes disconnected If the USB cable becomes disconnected, even only once during the unit's operation, then printing and scanning may be disrupted. If this occurs, check the USB cable and ensure that it is securely connected, then restart the computer.
4 Check Your Computer Reference: Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected) CHECK 1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? To use this unit, you must have an adequate amount of hard disk space. If there is insufficient hard disk space, delete unnecessary files to increase the free space of the hard disk. If there is insufficient memory, close unnecessary applications to increase memory available for printing or scanning.
4 Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected) If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the unit to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the power of both devices, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available. 1 2 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", and then click "Performance and Maintenance". • On Windows Vista, click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", and then click "System and Maintenance".
4 Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed under Windows 2000/XP, check your computer's settings according to the following procedure. 1 Click the "start" button, and then click "Control Panel". On Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". 2 Click "Performance and Maintenance", and then click "System". On Windows 2000, double-click the "System" icon.
4 Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output If print output is faint, uneven or smeared, follow the steps listed below. CHECK 1 Has the printer driver been specified to suit both paper and the print job? You can select "Draft", "Normal" or "Photo" for the print quality in the "Advanced" tab of the printer driver setup screen. When "Photo" is selected, you can click the "Image Adjustment" button and adjust the brightness and contrast in the dialog box that appears.
4 Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position If a document is printed skewed or partly off the paper, follow the steps listed below. CHECK 1 Is the paper size loaded in the tray the same as that specified in the printer driver? Check if the "Paper Size" options suit the size of the paper loaded in the tray. If the "Fit To Page" setting is activated, make sure that the paper size selected from the drop-down list of the "Fit To Paper Size" option is the same as the size of the loaded paper.
4 Nothing Prints If nothing prints even when the unit is turned on, please wait a few moments. The unit needs a longer time to process intricate data. If the unit still does not print, refer to the check list below. CHECK 1 Has a paper jam occurred? When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or ( ) blinks in the display, the unit will stop because of a misfeed. Remove the jammed paper as explained in "MISFEED REMOVAL" in the Operation Manual.
4 Poor Scanning Result If you get poor quality as a result of scanning a job, and you cannot improve the quality by changing preferences, refer to the check list shown below. CHECK 1 Is the original clean? Check your original before scanning. If any dust sticks to the original, you cannot obtain a clean result. In addition, make sure that the document glass is also clean.
4 The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned If the scanned image is incorrectly positioned, refer to the check list shown below. CHECK 1 Have you placed the original straight? Place the original straight on the document glass. Reference: Refer to "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Operation Manual for the detail on how to set the original. CHECK 3 Have you set the original correctly on the SPF? To scan from the SPF, align the guide to the original as shown in the illustration below.
4 Unable to Scan the Image If you cannot scan the image, turn off your computer. Press the power switch on the unit to turn it off, unplug the unit from the power source, and then plug it back in. Restart your computer. Try scanning again. If scanning is still not possible, refer to the check list below.
4 Uninstalling the Software If printing or scanning is not possible, or Button Manager does not function correctly, check the items in "Nothing Prints" or "Unable to Scan the Image". If you still cannot solve the problem, follow the steps below to uninstall the software (Printer driver, Scanner driver, Button Manager), and then reinstall it. Before uninstalling the software, close all applications. Caution 1 Click the "start" button, and then click "Control Panel".
5 Printer Driver Features (part 1) Tab Main Setting Selections Initial setting Copies 1 to 999 1 Collate On/Off On N-Up Printing 1-Up/2-Up/4-Up 1-Up Border On/Off Off User Settings - Factory Defaults Setting Name Up to seven names, 20 characters each - Paper Size A3 [Fit To Page]*1, A4, A5, A6, B4 [Fit To Page]*1, B5, Ledger [Fit To Page]*1, Letter, Legal, Executive, Invoice, Foolscap, Folio, COM10, Monarch, DL, C5, 8K [Fit To Page]*1, 16K, Custom Paper A4*2 Fit To Page On/Off O
5 Printer Driver Features (part 2) Tab Advanced Watermarks Setting Selections Initial setting Print Quality Draft/Normal/Photo Normal 2 Gradation Print On/Off Off Brightness 0 to 100 50 Contrast 0 to 100 50 Watermark (None)/TOP SECRET/CONFIDENTIAL/DRAFT/ORIGINAL/COPY (None) Text - - Size 6 to 300 200 Angle -90 to +90 +45 Gray Scale 0 to 255 192 On First Page Only On/Off Off [Image Adjustment] CONTENTS INDEX 35
6 Index A Application Selection 20 "Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button 14 B Basic Printing Border Button Manager Button Manager Settings 3 8 20 21 F Fit To Page Fit To Paper Size H Help Button Manager 20 Print Status Window 9 Printer driver 5 Scanner driver TWAIN driver 13 WIA driver 16 How to Use the Online Manual 1 P 7 7 I Interface 23 M Main Margin 5 27 N-up printing Nothing Prints 8 29 N O S Scanning Position Select Device Set-up Screen Settings Button Manager Printer driver Scann
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