Sharp AR M550N User Manual

							MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING
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 Line thickness
This setting is used to adjust the line width of vector graphics. For example, if you desire a finer line, select a value
from 0 to 4. If you desire a thicker line, select a value from 6 to 9. To return to the standard line thickness, select 5.
Use this setting for special applications such as CAD when lines do not appear with sufficient clarity. For regular
applications, there is usually no need to change the setting.
Default setting: 5
The relation between the setting values and the change of line thickness are as follows.
*1 All lines are 1-dot lines.
PCL settings

 PCL symbol set setting
This setting is used to select which countrys characters are used for certain of the symbols in the character code
table of the PCL symbol set. (Use this setting when you need to select symbols that differ by country.)
Default setting: 3 (PC-8)
See page 7-4
 for the symbol set settings.
You can also print the PCL SYMBOL SET LIST in LIST PRINT (see page 2-15 of Operation manual (for
general information and copier operation)) for a table that shows correspondences between numeric values and
symbol sets.

 PCL font setting
This setting is used to select the font for printing.
Default setting: 0 (Courier) (resident font)
If the optional extended font kit is installed, you can also select from these fonts. In addition, the PCL INTERNAL
FONT LIST in PRINTER TEST PAGE of LIST PRINT (see page 2-15 of Operation manual (for general
information and copier operation)) can be printed. 
When the optional extended font kit is installed, the PCL EXTENDED FONT LIST can be printed.

 PCL LINE FEED CODE
This setting is used to select how the printer responds when a line break command is received. 
Default setting: 0.CR=CR; LF=LF; FF=FF

 WIDE A4
When this setting is enabled, up to 80 characters can be printed on one line of A4 size paper using 10 CPI font
(8 bit characters). When disabled, up to 78 characters can be printed.
Default setting: Disabled
PostScript settings
This setting specifies whether an error page describing the cause of an error is printed or not when a PostScript
error has occurred.
Selections are available to choose printing or not printing of error pages.
Default setting: Not print
Value0123456789
Thickness change1dot *150% 75% 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 125% 150%
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CHAPTER 5
KEY OPERATOR 
PROGRAMS
This chapter explains the key operator programs for the printer function.
Key operators should read this chapter to ensure correct use of the key
operator programs.
Page
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS.....................................................................5-2

Key operator program list .......................................................................5-2

Procedure for using key operator programs...........................................5-3

Key operator program menu ..................................................................5-4
DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS ..................................................5-5

Printer settings .......................................................................................5-5

Network settings.....................................................................................5-7
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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
Key operator programs related to the printer function are explained here. For key operator programs for general use
of the machine, see the key operators guide.
Key operator program list
Program name Page
Printer settings
Default settings
Prohibit notice page printing 5-5
Print density level 5-5
Prohibit test page printing 5-5
A4/letter size auto change 5-5
Interface settings
Hexadecimal dump mode 5-5
I/O timeout 5-5
Enable parallel port 5-6
Parallel port emulation switching 5-6
Enable USB port 5-6
USB port emulation switching 5-6
Enable network port 5-6
Network port emulation switching 5-6
Port switching method 5-6
Parallel port ECP setting 5-6
Network settings
IP address setting 5-7
Enable TCP/IP 5-7
Enable NetWare 5-7
Enable EtherTalk 5-7
Enable NetBEUI 5-7
Reset the NIC 5-7
Tandem setting 5-7
NOTE
The key operator programs that can be accessed depend upon how the product is configured with optional
equipment.
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							KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
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Procedure for using key operator programs
The procedure for configuring a key operator program is explained below.
1Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
2Touch the [KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS]
key.
3Use the numeric keys to enter the five-digit
key operater code number.
The factory default
setting for the key
operator code is
indicated on page 2 of
the key operators guide.
4Touch the [PRINTER SETTINGS] key.
Follow these steps to
select the program that
you wish to use.
In the following steps,
the setting screens for
the selected program
will appear. Refer to the
program explanations on page 5-5
 and following,
and then follow these steps to select a setting for
the program.
5Make desired settings for the selected
program.
Select the desired program from the programs
shown on page 5-2
.
Detailed descriptions for program settings start on
the next page.
6Press the [CA] key to exit the program.
Supplementary explanation of key operation for key operator programs
A Check mark boxes are touch keys that show the status of selections. A box with a check mark means the
function is on (enabled) and an unchecked box means the function is off (disabled). Alternate touches of a
box will change the on/off status.
B The name of the program category or particular item to be set will appear on the touch key. A touch of the key
will select the item displayed.
C If the settings continue on the following screen (s), touch the   and   keys to move back and forth through
the screens. To return to the category selection screen, touch the [OK] key.
D The currently set numerical value is displayed.
E Numerical values can be set by touching the   and   keys.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
DEFAULT 
SETTINGS
FAX DATA
RECEIVE/FORWARD
LIST PRINT
SENDER CONTOROL
KEY OPERATOR CODE
PRINTER
SETTINGS
KEY OPERATOR
CODE CHANGE
DE A
B
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
INTERFACE SETTINGS
HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE
ENABLE PARALLEL PORT
ENABLE USB PORT
201/2
AUTO
AUTO
I/O TIMEOUT
PARALLEL PORT EMULATION
SWITCHING
USB PORT EMULATION
SWITCHING
OK20(1  999)
C
These keys and indicator are
available on setting screens that
require the entry of numerical
values.
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							KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
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Key operator program menu
The key operator programs are accessed via the following menu structure.
Refer to this menu when changing the settings explained on the following pages.
General settings/copy settings/
document filing settingsKey operators guide
Operation manual (for facsimile) and 
Operation manual (for network scanner) DEFAULT SETTINGS
INTERFACE SETTINGS
PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING
PRINT DENSITY LEVEL
PROHIBIT TEST PAGE PRINTING
A4/LETTER SIZE AUTO CHANGE
HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE
I/O TIMEOUT
ENABLE PARALLEL PORT
PARALLEL PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
ENABLE USB PORT
USB PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
ENABLE NETWORK PORT
NETWORK PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
PORT SWITCHING METHOD
PARALLEL PORT ECP SETTING
IP ADDRESS SETTING
ENABLE TCP/IP
ENABLE NetWare
ENABLE EtherTalk
ENABLE NetBEUI
RESET THE NIC
TANDEM SETTING
Image send settings PRINTER SETTINGS
NETWORK SETTINGS
Level 2 Level 1Level 3
Enter Key Operator Code
For information on the following settings, see the indicated manuals.
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DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS
The key operator programs related to the printer function are explained here.
Printer settings
Default settings
These programs are used to adjust the settings of
various printer functions.
Prohibit notice page printing
This program is used to disable notice page printing.
Turn on this program when you do not want the
machine to print the notice page explained in NOTICE
PAGE PRINTING on page 7-3
.
Normally this program is set to not print a notice page.
Print density level
This program is used to adjust the lightness or
darkness of prints.
Five levels are provided for density adjustment. These
are represented by numbers displayed on the touch
panel. Among the displayed numbers, a smaller value
indicates lighter density and a larger value indicates a
darker density.
Prohibit test page printing
This program is used to disable test page printing.
When the program is turned on, the PRINTER TEST
PAGE in the custom settings cannot be printed. (See
page 2-15 of Operation manual (for general
information and copier operation))
A4/letter size auto change
If this program is set, and printing onto 8-1/2 x 11 size
paper is selected but not available, the printer will
automatically substitute A4 size paper in place of
8-1/2 x 11 paper if A4 paper is available.
* 8-1/2 x 11 paper cannot be automatically selected in
place of A4.
Interface settings
These programs are used to control data transmitted to
the parallel port, USB port or network port of this
printer.
Hexadecimal dump mode
This program is used to output the print data from a
computer in the hexadecimal dump format with
corresponding characters (ASCII). This program is
used to check proper transmission of print data from
the computer to the printer.
Output example of hexadecimal dump mode
I/O timeout
This program is used to set the length of time to wait for
an I/O to complete a job on the parallel port or the
network port. If the data stream to the port does not
transmit data for a length of time exceeding the
timeout, the job will cancel and the next job will start
processing.
The I/O timeout setting is used to set the amount of time
after which an I/O timeout will occur when waiting for
print data.
Default setting: 20 seconds
NOTE
When 8-1/2 x 11 size is specified for a document
attached to an E-mail that has been transmitted from
a foreign country and A4 size paper is not installed in
the printer, printing cannot be done without operator
intervention. If this program is set, printing will be
executed without intervention if a paper tray is
loaded with A4 paper.
NOTE
The allowable range of the time is 1 to 999 seconds.
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							DESCRIPTION OF SETTING PROGRAMS
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Enable parallel port
This program is used to enable or disable printing from
the parallel port.
Default setting: Enable
Parallel port emulation switching
This program is used to specify a printer language to
emulate when the printer is connected to a computer
through the parallel port.
Enable USB port
This program is used to enable or disable printing from
the USB port.
Default setting: Enable
USB port emulation switching
If the machine is connected using the USB port, select
the emulated printer language.
The setting items are the same as those of Parallel
port emulation swiching.
Enable network port
This program is used to enable or disable printing from
the network port.
Default setting: Enable
Network port emulation switching
This program is used to specify a printer language to
emulate when the printer is connected to a computer
through the network port.
The setting items are the same as those of Parallel
port emulation switching.
Port switching method
The machine can use the three ports shown below for
printing. This program is used to select when switching
between ports will take place. SWITCH AT END OF
JOB or SWITCH AFTER I/O TIMEOUT can be
selected. When SWITCH AT END OF JOB is
selected, the port will be automatically selected after
each print job is completed. When SWITCH AFTER
I/O TIMEOUT is selected, the port will be
automatically selected if the time set in the I/O Timeout
program elapses.

Parallel port 

USB port

Network port
Parallel port ECP setting
This is used to enable bi-directional communication
through the Centronix interface. 
Select Parallel port ECP setting to enable data
transmission both from the computer to the printer and
from the printer to the computer. 
Normally ECP mode is not selected.
Setting itemsDescription
Auto The printer language will switch
automatically in accordance with the
data from the computer.
PostScript PostScript emulation is used to print
the data from the computer. (An
optional PS3 expansion kit is
needed.)
PCL PCL emulation is used to print the
data from the computer.
NOTE
It is recommended to set AUTO (default setting)
unless an error due to this setting occurs frequently.
NOTE
It is recommended to set AUTO (default setting)
unless an error due to this setting occurs frequently.
NOTE
It is recommended to set AUTO (default setting)
unless an error due to this setting occurs frequently.
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Network settings
These programs are set when this product is used as a
network printer. 
After you complete the setting for one program, you
must exit the key operator programs, turn off the main
switch, wait briefly, and then turn on the main switch
again before any other programs can be set. The
program that was set will be effective after the power is
turned on.
IP address setting
When using this product in a network that uses the
TCP/IP protocol, use this program to set the IP address
(IP address, IP subnet mask, and IP gateway) of this
product. The program is set to ENABLE DHCP by
factory default setting, which obtains the IP address
setting automatically. When using this product on a
TCP/IP network, be sure to turn on the Enable
TCP/IP program below.
Enable TCP/IP
When using this product in a network that uses the
TCP/IP protocol, set this program. Also set the IP
address using the program IP address setting above.
Default setting: Enable
Enable NetWare
When using this product in a network that uses the
NetWare protocol, set this program.
Default setting: Enable
Enable EtherTalk
When using this product in a network that uses the
EtherTalk protocol, set this program.
Default setting: Enable
Enable NetBEUI
When using this product in a network that uses the
NetBEUI protocol, set this program.
Default setting: Enable
Reset the NIC
This program is used to reset all setting items of NIC
(Network Interface Card) of this product to the factory
default settings.
Tandem setting
This setting is used to configure the IP address and
port number of the client printer when you wish to have
two machines (which are used as TCP/IP network
printers) print in tandem.
The factory default setting for the port number is
[50001]. Unless you experience difficulty with this
setting, it does not need to be changed.
The tandem function can also be prohibited, or the
reception of tandem data from the other machine can
be prohibited. (Normally this is not necessary.)
To prohibit the tandem function, select DISABLING
OF MASTER MACHINE MODE.
To prohibit reception of tandem data from the other
machine, select DISABLING OF SLAVE MACHINE
MODE. 
NOTE
For setting and modification of Network settings,
be sure to consult with the network administrator.
If DHCP is used, the IP address assigned to the
machine may be changed automatically on occasion.
If this happens, printing will not be possible.
NOTE
If any of the [NETWORK SETTINGS] were changed
prior to execution of this program, you must turn off
the power switch after exiting the key operator
program, wait briefly, and then turn on the power
switch to make the factory default settings take
effect.
NOTE
To use the tandem function when auditing mode is
enabled, the same account number must be entered
on both machines. If the same account number is not
entered, only the server machine may print or the
printed pages may not be added to the correct
account.
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CHAPTER 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter when
using the machine. Be sure to read this chapter whenever you
encounter a problem.
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TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................6-2

Checking the IP address ........................................................................6-4
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following problems may not be due to a machine failure, so please check again before calling for service. In the
event that service is required, turn off the machine main power switch and power switch, unplug the power plug from
the outlet. Problems related to the printer function are described in this chapter. For troubleshooting related to
general machine use, the copier function, document filing function or the network scanner function, please read
Troubleshooting in the corresponding manuals.
ProblemCheckSolution or cause
Printer is on but data is
not received.Is the interface cable correctly connected? Make sure the USB or parallel cable is correctly
connected to the machine and your computer.
For more information, consult your network
administrator.
Has the printer driver been installed correctly? Install  the  appropriate  printer  driver.  (See  the
SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for printer).)
Is the printer driver correctly selected? / Has it
been configured in the network (when using
as a network printer)?Make sure that this printer is selected in the software
application software or use an appropriate utility to
check that the printer is registered on the network.
For more information, consult your network
administrator.
Data is received but not
printed.Has the specified size and type of paper been
loaded?Load paper, select another paper size or cancel
printing.
Printer cannot be
selected from
computer.Has the printer driver been installed correctly? Install  the  appropriate  printer  driver.  (See  the
SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for printer).)
The orientation of the
image is incorrect on
the print.Are the print orientation settings in the printer
driver correct?Correct the orientation in the printer driver.
The printed image is
cut off.An incorrect ratio has been selected. Select a suitable ratio when printing.
The edges of the
printed image are
missing.There are margins around the edges of the
paper where printing is not possible. Does the
image overlap those margins?Change the print area or reduce the image size.
Printer prints in reverse
order.Has reverse page order been selected in the
software application?Cancel the reverse order printing in the application
software.
Printer stops in the
middle of a print job.Has the tray full sensor activated and stopped
printing because too many pages are in the
exit tray?Remove the paper from the exit tray.
Is the tray out of paper? Load paper. (see page 2-2 of Operation manual (for
general information and copier operation))
Printing is not on
desired paper size.Has paper selection been set to Automatic in
the printer driver?Ensure that the desired paper is set in a paper tray of
the printer and select Auto Select in the paper
selection of the printer driver.
Printer write error
occurs when printing
from the parallel port.Is the timeout setting for the printer driver too
short?Set a longer time in the timeout setting in the printer
driver.
Password entry is
requested.Did you enter a password for the retention
function?Password is needed when executing printing. If the
password is not known, printing cannot be executed.
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