Sharp AR M550U User Manual

							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Advanced] tab (continued)
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User Settings
Up to 25 sets of custom Tab Print Settings can be
stored, allowing settings to be selected by simply
selecting the name of a set. In addition, five
pre-stored sets of tabbed paper settings are
available for use as needed.
Default setting: No print on Tabs
[Save]
Click this button to save the Tab Print Settings. The
[Tab Paper Print Name] dialog box will open. Up to
20 characters can be entered for the name.
[Save As]
Click this button when you wish to save the Tab
Print Settings under a different name or in a
different location. The [Save As] dialog box will
open.
[Load]
This is used open a file that was saved using [Save
As].
Image Shift
When this setting is selected, the amount of shift of
the print area for printing on tabbed paper can be
set. This sets how far the print image is shifted from
the tabbed side of the paper.
The print image must be created in an application
and the number of pages where tabbed paper is to
be inserted must be set in [Different Paper
Settings] page 2-8
 on the [Paper] tab. The shift can
be set from 0 to 20 mm.
When this setting is not selected, tabbed paper can
be inserted at specific pages of the print job and
text can be printed on each tab.
Default setting: Not selectedPosition of the first Tab
Use this to set the distance to the first tab from the
top of the tabbed paper. The distance can be set
from 0 mm to 254 mm.
Default setting: 6 mm
Interval
Use this to set the interval between tabs on the
tabbed paper. The interval can be set from 0 mm to
254 mm.
Default setting: 6 mm
Paper Size
Use this to specify the paper size of the tabbed
paper.
Tab Width
Use this to set the horizontal width of the tabs. The
width can be set from 5 mm to 20 mm.
Default setting: 13 mm
Tab Length
Use this to set the vertical length of the tabs. The
length can be set from 10 mm to 149 mm.
Default setting: 52 mm
Page Settings
Click this button to open the [Page Settings] dialog
box, which is used to enter the text that will be
printed on the tabs and to select the pages where
tabbed sheets will be inserted (page 2-12
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only possible when the [Image Shift] checkbox is
not selected.
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							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Advanced] tab (continued)
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Paper Selection
When [Paper Source] is selected, the specified
paper tray will be used for printing. When [Paper
Type] is selected, the tray that has tabbed paper
will be used for printing.
Default setting: Paper Source
Use tab papers by sets
When multiple sets of tabbed paper will be used for
a print job, the tabbed sheets to be used must
normally be calculated and placed in the bypass
tray or tray 3.
However, when this setting is selected, it is not
necessary to calculate the sheets to be used.
For example, if one set of tabbed paper consists of
5 sheets and insertion of 8 tabbed sheets at
specific pages of the print job is selected in [Page]
below, 2 tabbed sheets will be left over after the
first set of copies of the print job is printed. These
two sheets will then be ejected so that insertion in
the next set of copies begins from the first tabbed
sheet of the next set of tabbed sheets.
Default setting: Not selectedText Settings
This field is used to enter the text to be printed on
the tabs and the pages at which tabbed sheets are
to be inserted.
[Text Alignment]
This is used to set the alignment of the text on the
tabs. Select [Left], [Center], or [Right].
Default setting: Center
[Page]
Enter the page numbers where tabbed sheets are
to be inserted. Separate each page number by a
comma. Use a hyphen to specify continuous
pages.
Example: 1,2,3,5-10
[Font]
Click this button to select font settings.
[Text]
Enter the text to be printed on the tabs. Up to 50
characters can be entered.
[Rotate 180 degrees]
Select this checkbox to rotate the text on the tabs
180 degrees.
Example:
[Information]
Shows the settings selected in [Text Settings].
[Add]
Click this button to add the settings in [Text
Settings] to [Information].
[Delete]
Click this button to delete a selected setting from
[Information].
[Update]
If you make any changes to the settings that
appear in [Information], click this button to update
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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.
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 2-15
);
however, the job cannot be saved as a confidential
file with a password (page 2-14
).[Main Folder]
Select this when you wish to save a print job in the
machines Main Folder. A user name and job
name (page 2-15
) can be assigned to the file. A
confidential print job can be saved in this folder with
a passcode (page 2-14
).
[Custom Folder]
Select this when you wish to save a print job in the
machines Custom Folder. A user name and job
name (page 2-15
) can be assigned to the file. A
confidential print job can be saved in this folder with
a passcode (page 2-14
).
[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.
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							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Job Handling] tab (continued)
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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.
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							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Job Handling] tab (continued)
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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
Auto Job Control Review
Select this to have the job control screen always
open when printing from the printer driver.
Default setting: Not selected
Account Number
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. 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 Prohibit notice page printing is
disabled in the key operator programs, a Notice
Page will be printed. (The Notice Page is initially
set to not print out.)
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.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 [Always Use This User Name] and
[Always Use This 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. Note that if
[Always Use This User Name] is 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.
[Always Use This User Name]
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.
Default setting: Not selected
[Job Name]
Use this to set the default job name that appears in
the operation panel of the machine. Note that if
[Always Use This Job Name] is 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.
[Always Use This Job Name]
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.
Default setting: Not selected
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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.
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.
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)
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°
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.
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   above.
Grey 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 points
Edit Fonts
Use this setting to select the font of the currently
selected watermark.
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
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
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   is
selected.
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.
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REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK ....................................................3-2

Environment Required to Access the Web Page ...................................3-2

How to access the Web page and view Help .........................................3-2

Items in the menu frame of the Web page .............................................3-3

E-mail Print.............................................................................................3-7

Directly printing a file on a computer ......................................................3-8

Directly printing a file on an FTP server .................................................3-9
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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.
Environment Required to Access the Web Page
You must have either of the following Web browsers to access the machines Web page:
 Optional print server card (network interface card)
 Recommended Web browser
Internet Explorer: 5.5 or higher (Windows), 5.1 or higher (Macintosh)
Netscape Navigator: 6.0 or higher (or equivalent)
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.
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
.
The Web page will open.
(The settings in the Web
page are explained on
the next page.)
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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Items in the menu frame of the Web page
Click items in the menu frame and configure the settings as needed. Some settings may require a password. Only
a network administrator should configure these settings (page 3-5
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When you have finished configuring a setting, be sure to click [Submit] to store the setting. For more information on
settings, click [General] in [Help] in the menu frame.
System Information
This is used to view system information, the status of the devices, the device configuration, and the network
status. This page is view-only; names and locations cannot be changed in the page.

 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. This includes optional paper sources, optional output devices, hardware
options, memory, and software options.

 Network Status
Shows the network status. Information on General, TCP/IP, Netware, AppleTalk, and NetBEUI is shown
on the respective pages.
Menu frame
Click a setting in the
menu to configure it.
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Document Filing
Jobs stored on the hard disk using the Document Filing function can be printed, transmitted, and deleted. Folders
on the hard disk can be added and deleted.

 Folder/Job Operate
The Quick File folder is used to automatically save a finished job. The standard folder and user folders are for
manual use by users. Jobs in these folders can be manipulated.

 Setup
This is used to view and configure users, job settings, automatic saving in the Quick File folder, key operator
rights settings, and hardware usage.
Image Send Management
This is used to configure settings for image transmission.

 Destination
Store, edit, and delete destinations for each function (Scan to E-mail, Scan to FTP, Scan to Desktop, fax, and
Internet fax). The address of each destination, the name, and the name that appears in the operation panel are
stored. Groups of destinations can also be programmed as a convenient means of sending same image to a
group of destinations.

 Sender
Store, edit, and delete senders. Up to 999 senders can be stored. The name, e-mail address, and other
information is stored.

 Network Scanning
Configure basic settings for the network scanner function. Control settings, the Scan to E-mail subject, file
names, and index names for the touch panel are configured.
Function
This can be used to send print jobs to the machine.

 Submit Print Job
A file name can be entered to print a specified file. If the file does not include print settings, print settings can be
selected in this page (page 3-8
).
Link
When a custom user link has been added using the custom link function explained on the next page, the link
appears here.
Device Management
This menu supports device functions.

 Fax Memory Box
Create, Edit, and Delete fax memory boxes. Fax memory is an area on the hard disk used for polling memory,
confidential reception, and relay broadcast transmission. A total of 100 boxes can be created for all three
functions.

 Account Control
View account control information and program account numbers.
Account control information shows the number of pages printed in each mode (copying, printing, etc.) by each
account. Account numbers can be programmed, edited, and deleted, and page limits can be set for each account
or all accounts.

 Storage Backup
This allows settings to be exported for backup on an external device.
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