Sharp AR M351U User Manual

							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Advanced] tab (continued)
2-11
(8) Smoothing
Check Smoothing to smooth the edges of text or
graphics and reduce jagged lines in order to
obtain virtually high resolution.
(9) Photo Enhancement
This mode is most useful when printing
Photographic Image. The image quality might be
down for Line Art.
(10) Toner Save
Select this to save toner. Solids will be printed in
halftone to reduce toner consumption.(11) Tandem Print
Two machines that are connected in a system
that allows tandem copying (sharing a large copy
job between two machines) can also be used for
tandem printing. To use tandem printing, settings
must be configured in the key operator programs.
(See Tandem setting in Network settings on
page 5-7
 of the key operator program.)
Default setting: Not selected
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
To cancel a tandem printing job
Touch the [STOP/DELETE] key in the job status
screen of both the server machine and the client
machine. Printing will be cancelled and the job
deleted.
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Settings in the [Job Handling] tab
The following window appears when the [Job Handling] tab is clicked. The settings and buttons are explained below.
(1) Document Filing
This setting is used to save a print job as a data file
in the hard disk of the machine. Two methods of
saving the image are available: Automatic
temporary saving [Quick File], [Main Folder] and
[Custom Folder]. The saved image can be called
up as needed and printed or otherwise
manipulated. A name (user name, file name, etc)
can be assigned to the file for easy searching.
For information on using this function at the
operation panel of the machine, see chapter 7,
Document filing function, of the Operation
manual (for general information and copier
operation).
Default setting: Not selected.
[Quick File]
This setting is used to have a print job
automatically saved to the automatic temporary
save folder when printing is finished. A user name
and job name can assigned to the file (page 2-14
);
however, the job cannot be saved as a confidential
file with a password (page 2-13
).[Main Folder]
Select this when you wish to save a print job in the
machines Main Folder. A user name and job
name (page 2-14
) can be assigned to the file. A
confidential print job can be saved in this folder with
a passcode (page 2-13
).
[Custom Folder]
Select this when you wish to save a print job in the
machines Custom Folder. A user name and job
name (page 2-14
) can be assigned to the file. A
confidential print job can be saved in this folder with
a passcode (page 2-13
). 
[Stored to]
When Custom Folder is selected, click this button
to open the Stored to window. This window is
used to select the folder for saving the file, and to
enter a passcode if one has been established for
the folder. The folder (Main Folder or Custom
Folder) is selected from the list in the Folder
Selection screen.   appears next to folders
that have passcodes.
(1)
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							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Job Handling] tab (continued)
2-13
(2) Retention
[Hold Only]
This setting is used to prevent a print job from being
misplaced. When a print job is sent to the
computer, the machine will hold it in a Filing folder
without printing it. The user can initiate printing as
needed using the operation panel of the machine.
The job can also be deleted without printing it.
[Hold After Print]
This setting is used to hold a print job in a Filing
folder after it is printed. The file can be printed
again or deleted as needed.
[Sample Print]
This setting is used to prevent the occurrence of
excessive misprints when printing a large number
of copies. When this setting is selected and a print
job is sent to the machine, only the first set of
copies is printed and then the job is stored in a
Filing folder. After checking the first set of copies to
make sure that the margins, staple positions, and
other aspects of the job are satisfactory, the user
initiates printing from the operation panel of the
machine and the remaining sets are printed. (The
sample set is included in the total number of sets.)
If the sample set is not satisfactory, the job can be
deleted.[Pass Code] (5-digit number)
To require that a passcode be entered at the
operation panel of the machine to print a job stored
in a Filing folder, enter the passcode (5-digit
number) in [Pass Code].
• When a passcode is set in Hold Only mode
The passcode must be entered at the operation
panel of the machine to print the job.
 When a passcode is entered in Hold After
Print mode
After the initial printing, the passcode must be
entered at the operation panel of the machine to
print the job again.
 When a passcode is set in Sample Print
mode
After printing the sample set, the passcode must
be entered at the operation panel of the machine
to print the remaining sets.
Default setting: Hold Only
(2)
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							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Job Handling] tab (continued)
2-14
(3) Notify Job End
This is used to select whether or not you wish to be
notified when a print job is finished. This setting is
only effective when the printer status monitor is
running.
If the printer status monitor is not running, the
setting will not operate even if selected.
Default setting: Selected
(4) Auto Job Control Review
Select this to have the job control screen always
open when printing from the printer driver.
If you changed the account number, user name,
job name, or passcode, you can also save your
changes.
Default setting: Not selected
(5) Account Number Settings
When Auditing mode is enabled in the key
operator programs, a count is kept of the number of
pages printed by each account. Enter your account
number for printing that was established in the key
operator programs. When the [Account Number]
checkbox is selected, the number entered in this
tab will be used.
To establish account numbers, see the key
operator program manual.
If a limit for the number of pages that your account
can print is set in the key operator programs,
printing will not be possible after the limit is
reached.
If Cancel jobs of invalid accounts is enabled in the
key operator programs and an incorrect account
number or no account number is entered, printing
will not take place. If you do not wish to restrict use
of the machine, disable the setting. Pages printed
without entering a valid account number will be
added to the OTHERS count.(6) Default Job ID
Use this to set the default user name and job name
that appear in the operation panel of the machine.
Note that if [User Name] and [Job Name] are not
selected, your Windows login name and the file
name selected in the application will be
automatically used. The names that appear in the
dialog box that appears when printing is executed
will appear in the operation panel of the machine.
[User Name]
Use this to set the default user name that appears in
the operation panel of the machine. 
Select this
checkbox to have the [User Name] entered in this
window appear in the operation panel of the
machine. If not selected, your Windows login name
will be automatically used.
 The name that appears
in [Job ID] in the [Job Control] window (which
appears when printing is executed) will appear in
the operation panel of the machine. Up to 16
characters can be entered for the name.
Default setting: Not selected
[Job Name]
Use this to set the default job name that appears in
the operation panel of the machine. Select this
checkbox to have the [Job Name] entered in this
window appear in the operation panel of the
machine. If not selected, the file name selected in
the application will be automatically used. The
name that appears in [Job ID] in the [Job Control]
window (which appears when printing is executed)
will appear in the operation panel of the machine.
Up to 30 characters can be entered for the name.
Default setting: Not selected
(3)
(4)(5)
(6)
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Settings in the [Watermarks] tab
The following window appears when the [Watermarks] tab is clicked. The settings and buttons are explained below.
(1) Watermark preview
The watermark function is used to print a
watermark (a faint, shadowlike text image) on the
paper. This shows a preview of the currently
selected watermark.
The position of the watermark can be adjusted by
directly dragging the image with your mouse, or by
using the scrollbars at the right and bottom of the
preview screen.
Default setting: x: 0, y: 0
[Center]
Select this setting to have the watermark printed in
the centre of the paper.
(2) Size
Use this setting to adjust the size of the characters
of the currently selected watermark.
Any number from 6 points to 300 points can be
selected.
Default setting: 200 (points)
(3) Angle
Use this setting to adjust the angle of the text of the
currently selected watermark.
Select any angle from -90° to 90°.
Default setting: 45°
(4) Watermark
Select a watermark from the watermarks that
appear in the box.
Default setting: None
[Add]
Click this button to create a custom watermark.[Update]
Click this button to adjust the size or angle of the
text of a stored watermark.
[Delete]
Click this button to delete a stored watermark.
(5) Text
When you wish to create a custom watermark,
enter the text of the watermark here. Up to 100
characters can be entered. To store the entered
text as a watermark, click the [Add] button
explained in (4) above.
(6) Gray Scale
Use this setting to adjust the colour of the font of
the currently selected watermark.
Any value from 0 to 255 points can be selected.
Default setting: 192
(7) Edit Fonts
Use this setting to select the font of the currently
selected watermark.
(8) Transparent Text
Select this checkbox when you wish to have the
characters of the watermark printed faintly in the
background of the text.
Default setting: Selected
(9) On First Page Only
Select this checkbox when you want to have a
watermark printed on only the first page of a print
job.
Default setting: Not selected
(10)As Outline Only
Select this checkbox when you want to print only
the outline of the characters of a watermark.
Default setting: Not selected
This setting cannot be selected when setting (8) is
selected.
(1)
(2)
(3)(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
NOTE
The image that appears in the Watermark Preview is
an approximate representation of what will appear in
the print.
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CHAPTER 3
WEB PAGES IN THE 
PRINTER
This chapter explains various functions that allow you to access the
Web pages in the printer from your computer.
Page
REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK ....................................................3-2

How to access the Web page and view Help .........................................3-2
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS)....................................................3-3

Directly printing a file on a computer ......................................................3-4
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) ..........................3-5

Protecting information programmed in the Web page ([Passwords]).....3-6

Directly printing a file on an FTP server .................................................3-7

E-mail Print.............................................................................................3-9

E-mail Status and E-mail Alert settings ................................................3-10
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REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK
You can use a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer on your computer to access the Web
page in the machine and configure settings.
The Web pages include both pages for users and pages for the administrator. In the user Web pages, users can
monitor the machine, and directly print a file specified on a computer.
In the administrator Web pages, the administrator can configure the machines e-mail settings, settings for print by
e-mail, and passwords. Only the administrator is allowed to configure these settings.
How to access the Web page and view Help
Follow these steps to access the Web page. To view explanations of the function settings that can be configured
remotely via the network using the machines Web page, click the General button or the Document Filing button
in Help in the menu frame.
1Start your Web browser on your computer.
Recommended Web browser
Internet Explorer: 5.5 or higher (Windows),
5.1 or higher (Macintosh)
Netscape Navigator: 6.0 or higher (or
equivalent)
2In the Address box in your Web browser,
enter the IP address that is programmed in
the machine.
To check the IP address,
see page 5-7
.
When the connection is completed, the Web page
will appear in your Web browser.(page 3-3
)
3Click the General button or the
Document Filing button in Help in the
menu frame.
The Help page provides
detailed explanations of
the settings.
4Close the Help page
In the menu frame, select
a setting that you wish to
configure.
When you have finished
using the Web page,
click the   (close)
button in the top right
corner of the page.
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ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS)
When you access the user Web pages in the machine, the following page will appear in your browser.
A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right
frame that allows you to configure settings for that item. 
When you have finished configuring settings, be sure to click [Submit] to save them. For explanations of the settings,
click [General] under [Help] in the menu frame.
(1) Menu frame
Click a setting in the menu to configure it.
(2) System Information
Shows the current status of the machine and
model name.
Device Status
Shows the current status of the machine, paper
trays, output trays, toner and other supplies,
and page counts.
Out of paper and other warnings appear in red.
Device Configuration
Shows what options are installed.
Network Status
Shows the network status. Information on
General, TCP/IP, NetWare, AppleTalk,
and NetBEUI is shown on the respective pages.
(3) Submit Print Job
A file on a computer can be printed out.
Directly printing a file on a computer (page 3-4)
(4) Printer Test Page
The Printer Settings List, which shows printer
condition settings and key operator settings, and
various font lists can be printed.
(5) Admin Mode
To open the Web pages for the administrator, click
here and then enter the administrators user name
and password.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE
ADMINISTRATOR) (page 3-5)
Protecting information programmed in the Web
page ([Passwords]) (page 3-6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(4)
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							ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS)
3-4
Directly printing a file on a computer
The address of a file that can be accessed from your computer can be specified to directly print the file without using
the printer driver.
In addition to files on your computer, files on any other computer on the same network that can be accessed from
your computer can be printed in this way.
To directly print a file on a computer, follow these steps:
1Click [Submit Print Job] in the link menu of
the menu frame.
The Submit Print Job page appears.
2Select print settings in [Job Detail].
The settings are described in the table below.
3Enter the address of the file that you wish
to print in [Enter Filename].
You can also click [Browse] to browse for the file.
4Click [Print].
Printing begins.
Advanced job settings
NOTE
Only PDF and TIFF files can be printed.
To print PDF files, the optional PS3 expansion kit must be installed. Encrypted PDF files cannot be printed.
ItemDescriptionFactory default 
setting
Copies Set the number of copies from 1 to 999. 1
Paper Size Select the size of paper to be used for printing. Not Specified
Orientation Select the printing orientation. (Portrait / Landscape) Portrait
Binding Edge Select the binding position for two-sided printing. (Left / Top / Right) Left
Duplex To print on both sides of the paper, select this checkbox. (Only for 
models that support the two-sided printing.)Not selected
Staple Select a staple setting. (Off / 1 Staple / 2 Staples) Off
Account Number
When AUDITING MODE is enabled in the key operator programs, 
enter your 5-digit account number.-
Quick File
To save a job using Quick File of the document filing function, select 
this checkbox.-
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							3-5
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE
ADMINISTRATOR)
In addition to the menus that appear for users, other menus that can only be used by the administrator appear in the
administrator Web pages.
A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame
that allows you to configure settings for that item. Settings that can only be configured by the administrator are explained here.
(1) Information
Configure machine identification information for
the status & alert E-mail function.
(page 3-10)
(2) Passwords
Passwords can be established to allow the system
administrator to protect the Web site.
Enter the passwords that you wish to establish and
click the [Submit] button.
There are two types of password authentication:
one for users and one for administrators.
(page 3-6)
(3) Pull print (Panel)
The machine has a direct print function that lets
you print a PDF file or TIFF file from the operation
panel without using the printer driver. This screen
is used to enter the FTP servers that store the files.
Up to four FTP servers can be entered.
(page 3-7)
(4) Status Message
Use this to set up a schedule for sending specified count
information such as the total count and the output counts
for the printer and copy functions. The e-mail addresses
of the recipients and the schedule must be entered.
(page 3-11)
(5) Alerts Message
This is used to send information on error conditions
such as when the machine runs out of paper or
toner, or a misfeed or failure occurs. The e-mail
addresses of the recipients of the information must
be entered. 
(page 3-11)
(6) Security
Unused ports can be disabled for greater security
and port numbers can be changed.
(7) Services
Configure information concerning the e-mail
system.
(page 3-10)
(8) Print Port
This is used to configure settings for E-mail print.
(page 3-9)
(8)
(7)
(2)
(1)
(5)
(4)
(6)
(3)
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