Sharp DM-3551 - Manual

0-4 For Europe: CAUTIONS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DE...

0-5 FACSIMILE FEATURE When using this product as a facsimile by installing a facsimile expansion kit as a peripheral unit, refer to the followingitems for proper use.For the description of use of the facsimile feature, see the facsimile operation manual supplied with the facsimileexpansion kit. ■ ■ ...

0-6 CONTENTS Page INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 CHAPTER 1BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

1-1 CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT This chapter describes basic information that should be read before using this product. Be sure to read this chapter before using this product. Page INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1-2 MAIN FEATUR...

1-2 INTRODUCTION Read this operation manual carefully to use this product properly. Be sure to read “INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS”and “CAUTIONS” before using this product.Be sure to keep this operation manual handy to refer to it any time. This product is a multi-function printer that can be used as a ...

1-3 1 Abbreviated names of peripheral units The following unit is written with an abbreviated name without some exceptions to simplify the description in thismanual. “B/W scanner module/DSPF” The unit is written as “scanner module”. NOTES ● The scanner unit is a unit for scanning originals (automati...

1-5 1 MAIN FEATURES Multi-function printer allowing extension of functions based on the purpose This product is a multi-function printer that can be used as a local printer and a network printer as well as a copier,a network scanner, and a facsimile by combining peripheral units. Various optional un...

1-6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior Bypass tray (part of duplex module/bypass tray)*1 Exit tray*1 Duplex module*1 Module for two-sided printing Upper paper output area Finished sheets are deposited here. Upper exit tray extension*1 Extension table for preventing dropping of large papersuch as 11&#...

1-11 1 Operation panel The display and indicators in the operation panel located on the front of the machine indicate the current status of theprinter. Also the keys on the operation panel allow settings required for printing. Message display Displays the printer current state.[ i ] d i s p l a y e ...

1-15 1 Touch panel Print mode screen This screen is displayed when the print mode is selected.(The display varies with the mode. For the display in other modes, see respective operation manuals.) Message display Messages are displayed here. Job status screen (See next page.) Print hold job list If t...

1-16 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Job status screen (common to print, copy, network scan, and fax modes) This screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed.A job list which indicates the current job and reserved jobs or a job list which indicates completed jobs is displ...

1-17 1 Using the touch panel ■ How to use the touch panel [Example 1] JOB QUEUE SETS / PR SHANE COFFEY 054234 CLIFF QUIROGA COPY 003 / 00 010 / 00 003 / 00 003 / 00 Beep tone Yo u c a n e a s i l y s e t o rc a n c e l a f u n c t i o n b ytouching a key on thedisplay with a finger. Thetouch panel o...

1-18 LOADING PAPER When paper runs out during printing, a message indicating that paper runs out will appear. Follow the procedure below to load paper. NOTES ● Do not use curled or folded paper. Doing so may cause a misfeed. ● Use SHARP standard paper for paper tray 1. (See page xxxx.) ● When you ch...

1-19 1 LOADING PAPER Paper available in paper trays Paper that can be used varies with the paper trays. Use SHARP standard paper in the following paper trays. ● Paper tray 1 ● Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer ● Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer ■ Paper that can be used ● SHARP standard paper (...

1-20 Method of setting paper size and type When the paper size or type is changed in a paper tray, set them referring to the following procedure. When using the operation panel on the main unit: For setting paper size and type from the operation panel with touch panel, see the next page. 1 Press the...

1-21 1 LOADING PAPER When using the operation panel with touch panel: 1 Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. The custom setting menuscreen will appear. 2 Press the [TRAY SETTINGS] key. TOTAL COUNT TRAY SETTINGS The paper tray selectionscreen will appear. 3 Select the paper tray for which setting is to b...

1-22 Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer The method of loading paper for the multi purpose drawer is the same for paper tray 1 in the main unit. Load paperreferring to steps 1 to 5 on page xxxx.The following items, however, are different from paper tray 1. ● Ordinary paper of standard sizes fr...

1-24 Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer Upper paper tray: The upper paper tray is equivalent to the multi purpose drawer. The method of loading paper and the paper that can beused are the same as for the multi purpose drawer. Read the description of the multi purpose drawer...

1-25 1 ADDING TONER When toner runs out, a message indicating need to replace the toner cartridge will appear. Also depending on themodel, a message indicating need to replace the developer car tridge may appear. For the procedure of replacement of these cartridges, see the separate manual "Supp...

2-1 CHAPTER 2 PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER This chapter describes how to install and how to use the printer drivers and printer utilities on a computer. This chapter also describes the job retention function that allows print start operation from the operation panel of the printer. Page CONNECTING TO A ...

2-2 SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS When using this product in Windows environment, you must install a printer driver in your computer system. Use thesupplied CD-ROM for installation. For using this product, either connection through a parallel interface connector (seepage xxxx) between the computer and this m...

2-3 2 INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES The following software can be installed from the installersupplied in the CD-ROM : ● PCL printer drivers (PCL5e and PCL6) ● Display font ● Printer Administration Utility ● Printer Status Monitor UNINSTALLING PRINTER UTILITIES When uninstalling a...

2-5 2 SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER This section describes the method of changing the printer driver settings for using this product properly from yourcomputer.If no printer driver has been installed, use the supplied CD-ROM to install it referring to “INSTALLING PRINTERDRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES” o...

2-6 REMOTE OPERATION THROUGH NETWORK If you access the Web pages of this product from your computer using a WWW browser such as Netscape Navigatorand Internet Explorer, various settings can be adjusted through the network. Environment required for accessing Web pages The following products and compu...

2-7 2 Items and outline of menu frame of Web pages Destination Management The basic screen on which you can register, change, and delete the destination for image data scanned by the networkscanner and the recipient information for facsimile and Internet facsimile (destination address, facsimile num...

2-10 Printing method of hold job list If “Print after hold”, “Print before hold” or “Proof print” operation is performed on the computer, print data will be held asa hold job. (Up to 100 jobs can be held.)If the number of jobs exceeds 100, the job is processed as follows. ● If Hold After Print is ex...

2-12 Printer account control If the key operator program “Auditing mode” is set, the number of printed pages can be accumulated for each account.The accounts for auditing are the accounts that have been set for counting the number of pages for the printer with akey operator program. For registration...

3-1 CHAPTER 3 PRINTER BASIC SETTINGS This chapter describes the following items. 1. Printer configuration settings 2. Custom settings based on the customer’s operating conditions. Page MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING .................................................. 3-2 ● Operation procedure common to...

3-2 MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING The printer configuration setting allows basic printer settings to be made. The items set with the printer configurationsettings are shown below. ● Main program settings ..................... Basic settings used in printing (See page xxxx.) ● PCL settings ..............

3-3 3 When using the operation panel with touch panel: MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING 1 Touch the [CONDITION SETTINGS] keyo n t h e p r i n t e r s c r e e n t o d i s p l a y t h econfiguration setting menu screen. CONDITION SETTINGS Any print jobs held in thep r i n t e r a n d a n y j o bcurrently ...

3-4 Main program settings The main program settings allow detailed print conditions to be set for printing without any printer driver (for example,printing from MS-DOS and printing from a computer without any printer driver installed). The setting items are shownbelow. NOTE When some items can be se...

3-7 3 Setting items ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Total count The number of total printed pages in this productcan be displayed and printed.The displayed or printed items vary with installationof peripheral units. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Display contrast Can be set if this product is equipped with a scannermodule as a peripheral uni...

4-1 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE This chapter describes misfeed removal, user maintenance, etc. Page MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 ● General misfeed removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

4-2 MISFEED REMOVAL When using the operation panel on the main unit: ❇ For operation from the operation panel with touch panel, see the next page. When a misfeed has occurred, the message shown below will appear and printing will stop. Follow the procedure belowto remove misfed paper. PAPER JAM. NOT...

4-3 4 When using the operation panel with touch panel: When a misfeed has occurred during printing, the message "A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED." will appear in thetouch panel display of the operation panel and printing including copying and facsimile output will stop. Theapproximate locations are i...

4-4 Misfeed in the paper feed area NOTEDo not pull out the paper tray first. Paper may be misfed between the paper tray and the paper feed area in theprinter. Before pulling out the paper tray, be sure to open the left side cover and check to see if paper is misfed(steps 1 and 2). If you pull out th...

4-5 4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer 1 If the machine is equipped with a stand/paper drawer, open the side cover of thestand/paper drawer. Hold the knob and gentlyopen the cover.I f t h e m a c h i n e i s n o tequipped with a stand/paper drawer, proceed tostep 4. 2 Remove the misfed ...

4-6 Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area CAUTIONThe fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper.(Do not touch the metal portion.) 1 Pull out the duplex module. Hold the knob and gentlyopen the module.I f t h e m a c h i n e i s n o tequipped with the duplexmodule, open the s...

4-7 4 Misfeed in the duplex module 1 Pull out the duplex module. Hold the knob and gentlyopen the module. 2 Raise the exit tray and open the cover ofthe duplex module. If the duplex module is notequipped with an exit tray,the operation concerningthe exit tray is not needed(steps 2 to 4). 3 While hol...

4-11 4 Supplementary explanation for printing 1. When printing multiple sets, this printer always prints each set sequentially. (This printer does not print all copies of one page at a time.) 2. If you try to start printing through the parallel interface immediately after the printer is turned on (R...

4-12 Wipe them with a soft, clean cloth.If necessary, dampen the cloth with water or a smallamount of neutral detergent. After wiping them with it,wipe them with a clean, dry cloth. USER MAINTENANCE To use this product for a long time, keep the cabinet of the main unit and the like clean. NOTEWhen c...

5-1 CHAPTER 5 PERIPHERAL UNITS This chapter describes operating instructions for the Mail-Bin Stacker, Finisher, Saddle Stitch Finisher, etc. Page DUPLEX MODULE ................................................................................ 5-2 ● Part names ............................................

5-2 DUPLEX MODULE If a duplex module is installed, printing onto two sides of paper can be performed.Two types of duplex modules are provided: duplex module/bypass tray and duplex module. Both duplex modules areequipped with an exit por t to which an optional exit tray can be mounted. This section d...

5-3 5 Loading paper in the bypass tray (duplex module/bypass tray only) If you use the bypass tray, you can print onto plain paper other than SHARP recommended paper and special papersincluding labels. Up to 100 sheets of SHARP recommended paper (up to xx sheets of postcards) can be set, allowingcon...

5-7 5 MAIL-BIN STACKER Delivering output paper into a specified mail bin from the printer feature When delivering paper from the printer feature, any mail bin for delivery can be specified.If users are assigned to mail bins by person or by department and if the users specify their assigned mail bin ...

5-8 Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker When a misfeed has occurred in the mail-bin stacker during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedurebelow. 6 Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear them i s f e d p a p e r d u r i n gremoval. 7 Close the paper guide. Close the paper guide...

5-9 5 FINISHER If the finisher is installed, the offset function can be used. Each set of printed sheets is stacked offset from theprevious set so that it can be easily taken out. Also each set of sorted sheets can be stapled. Part names NOTES ● Do not put pressure on the finisher (par ticularly eac...

5-10 Finisher functions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Sort mode Each set will be sequentially printed and delivered. Printouts Original ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Group mode All copies of the same page will be grouped. Printouts Original The offset tray moves from side to side so that eachset is offset from the previous set and each se...

5-11 5 Using the finisher functions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Using the stapling function from the printer feature ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Using the finisher functions in the copy mode If you touch the [OUTPUT] key on the copy mode basic screen, a screen for selecting the sort/group/staplefunctions and selecting an exit tray wil...

5-12 Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal When the staple car tridge is empty or staples become jammed, a message will appear in the message display of theoperation panel.Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge or remove jammed staples. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Tur...

5-14 Misfeed in the finisher When a misfeed has occurred in the finisher during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. 1 Remove the misfed paper from the staplercompiler. Be careful not to tear them i s f e d p a p e r d u r i n gremoval. 2 Open the top cover. Top cover M o...

5-15 5 Troubleshooting (concerning the finisher) Check the list below before contacting the SHARP Service Center. FINISHER Problem Stapling position isnot correct. The finisher doesnot operate. Stapling cannot beperformed. Stapling position not set properly in thestapling setting? The finisher is op...

5-16 Stapling position quick reference list When stapling is performed, the orientation of image data or original is related to the stapling position, binding positionand orientation of paper complicatedly. The table below shows the relation. NOTES ● When using the stapling function, select the offs...

5-17 5 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER If the saddle stitch finisher is installed, the offset function that stacks each set offset and the saddle stitch function thatstaples automatically at the center of paper and folds paper in two can be used. Also punching can be performed onprinted paper if a punch unit...

5-18 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Saddle stitch finisher functions ■ Sort mode Each set will be sequentially printed and delivered. Printouts Original ■ Group mode All copies of the same page will be grouped. Printouts Original The offset tray moves from side to side so that eachset is offset from the pre...

5-19 5 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER ■ Staple sor t mode Collated sets of printouts are stapled and delivered to the offset tray. Alternatively, printed paper is stapled at thecenter and delivered to the lower tray. The relation among stapling positions, orientation, paper size for stapling,and stapling ca...

5-20 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Using the saddle stitch finisher functions ■ Using the stapling function or saddle stitch function from the printer feature OUTPUT OFFSET OK PUNCH OFFSET TRAY CENTER TRAY STAPLE SORT SORT GROUP The illustration below shows the screen for a PCL printerdriver in the Windows...

5-21 5 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER 1 Open the front cover. 2 Pull out the stapler section. 3 Turn roller rotating knob A in the directionof the arrow to move the staple unit to yourside. 4 Remove the empty staple box. 5 Remove the empty staple cartridge. Press the lock button tounlock the staple box cove...

5-22 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER 8 Insert the staple box. Push the staple box until itclicks into place. 9 Push back the stapler section. ■ Staple jam removal 1 Open the front cover. 2 Turn roller rotating knob C as shown in the illustration until a blue indication is seen. 3 R e m ov e t h e p a p e r f...

5-23 5 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER 9 Remove the staple box. 10 Raise the lever at the end of the staple box. If the top staple is bent, besure to cut it out. If bentstaples remain, a staple jammay occur. 11 Return the lever to its original position. 12 Insert the staple box. Push the staple box until itc...

5-24 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher If a misfeed has occurred in the saddle stitch finisher during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedurebelow. 1 Pull the knob and slide the saddle stitchfinisher away from the main unit. 2 Remove the misfed paper from...

5-26 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Troubleshooting (concerning the saddle stitch finisher) Check the list below before contacting the SHARP Service Center. Problem Stapling positionis not correct(including saddlestitch). The saddle stitchfinisher does notoperate. Stapling cannotbe performed(including saddl...

5-28 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Relation between print image and saddle stitch When saddle stitch is performed, the orientation of image data or original is related to the orientation of papercomplicatedly. The table below shows the requirements of the image and the saddle stitch. Same as above Image da...

6-1 CHAPTER 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS This chapter describes operation of the key operator programs for use by the key operator. Please read this chapter thoroughly for proper use of these programs. Page KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ............................................................. 6-2 ● Key oper...

6-2 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS This chapter describes the operation method of the key operator programs concerning the printer feature and theprograms common to all features including the copier feature and the facsimile feature. These programs are providedfor use by the key operator of this product. For...

6-3 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Using the key operator programs Use the following procedure to use the key operator programs. NOTE When using the key operator programs for the first time, register a key operator code number (password required for usingthe key operator programs). (See steps 3 and 5 below...

6-7 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Description of setting programs This section describes the setting programs concerningthe printer feature and the programs common to allfeatures including the copier feature and facsimile feature.The following description is made assuming that theoperation panel on the ma...

6-8 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Energy save Auto power shut-off timer When a programmed length of time has elapsedwithout any operation after printing is complete, theprinter enters the auto power shut-off mode to savepower consumption at the maximum. This functionlowers the user's electricity bill, reduc...

6-9 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Operation panel settings Auto clear setting [When using the operation panel on the main unit:] The machine will activate the auto clear function andreturn to the standby mode or the job status modewhen a programmed length has elapsed without anyoperation on a setting scre...

6-11 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS System settings (default settings) These programs are used to adjust the settings ofvarious printer functions from the factory defaultsettings or to cancel the settings.In "Default Settings", the following programs can beset. ● Print density level ● Disable notic...

6-12 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS System settings (Interface settings) These programs are used to set monitoring andrestriction of data transmitted to the parallel port ornetwork por t of this printer.In “Interface Settings”, the following programs canbe set. ● Hexadecimal dump mode ● PDL for parallel por ...

6-13 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS System settings (network settings) These programs are set when this product is usedas a network printer.In “Network Settings“, the following programs canbe set. After each program is set, exit the keyoperator program, turn off the main switch, and thenturn on the main sw...

6-14 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS System settings (initialize/store settings) The settings of the configuration settings (page xx)and the system settings of the key operator programs(pages xx to xx) can be reset to the factory defaultsettings. Also the current settings can be stored tothe memory and the st...

7-1 CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX This chapter describes detailed information of this product such asspecifications. Page PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 ● Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

7-2 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model name AR-P350/AR-P450 Type Desktop Print system Electrophotographic system Exposure system Semiconductor laser diode system Developer system Magnetic brush development Paper feed system Paper trays Fusing system Heat roller CPU 64 bit RISC, 167 MHz Memo...

7-3 7 List of principal printer functions Output tray selection Mail bin Staple Offset Resident font Download font Watermark* 8 Overlay Job retention* 1 Account control Custom settings Automatic configuration* 2 Job end notification Paper size Custom paper size Source selection Different first page ...

7-4 LIST OF COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL UNITS As shown in the table below, some other peripheral units may be needed for installation of a peripheral unit, and someperipheral units cannot be installed together. Related to scanner feature Related to paper feed unit B/W scanner module/DSPF Scanner rack ...

7-5 7 Notice page printing A notice page will be printed when printing cannot be executed as specified due to restriction of functions and theproblem cannot be indicated in the message display. The notice page indicates the cause of the problem. (When anotice page is printed, read thoroughly the tex...

7-6 PRINT AREA The print area of this product is shown below. C C E E B DA E E C C B DA Portrait orientation Landscape orientation Paper size Printable area In case of portrait orientation (in mm) Paper size A B C D E A3 297 420 4 289 3.5 B4 257 364 4 242 3.5 A4 210 297 4 202 3.5 B5 182 257 4 168 3....