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This is the output that results from selecting page mode or from using
a non-custom driver. 

There is no limit to the number of pages printed. 

Pages are printed in order transmitted 

Pages are stacked 1-N (reverse) order That is pages are stacked with
page 1 on top, successive pages below 

Custom drivers print sets to the non-sort tray by transmitting the
pages repetitively in N-1 order. 

Maximum number of pages per copy is equal to the N-1 page count
limit 

Maximum number of copies is 999 

Custom drivers print groups to the non-sort tray by transmitting each
page with copy count in N-1 order. 

Maximum number of pages is equal to the N-1 page count limit 

Maximum number of copies is 999. 

There are 2 complete languages covered by this specification, Post-
Script, PCL-5e. 

PostScript and PCL5e duplicate the functionality of HP Laserjet 5
series, operating in Laserjet 3 mode except for resolution. 

The PostScript renderer includes 35 Type 1 fonts, the PCL-5e
renderer includes 45 fonts plus line printer. 

The HP-GL stroke font is supported. 

PCL5e is not fully compatible since PCL5e requires 600dpi or 300 dpi
and AR-5132 only supports 400dpi. 

The emulation to be used in rendering data can be selected automat-
ically or by a set of predefined rules. 

Automatic emulation switching is accomplished by selecting the
rendering emulation based on selected features of the data stream
for: 

PostScript 

PCL-5e 

Sharp supplied printer drivers and utilities send emulation data that
can be decoded. It is possible that there are some poorly behaved
applications that is not supply data such that the format can be unam-
biguously selected. 

Results of printing from data streams that dont match the available
types is uncertain. 

In addition to automatic selection, the printing system can be con-
figured to: 

Use any single emulation unless commanded in job stream 

Select automatically based on data sensed (default) 

The data source for printing and the source for printer administration
can be selected independently and automatically. 

Switching printing from one port to the other can occur between jobs
according to the following configurable priority schemes: 

Round Robin, switch between jobs 

Round Robin, switch when the present port is idle (default) 

depend on PJL (default PS)

depend on PJL (default PCL)

Use only parallel port 

Use only Network port 

Contention between printing and copying is managed by the copier

The copier can be switched manually to print mode. The copier will
automatically switch to print mode after a configurable idle period and
after a print job has been started in the print controller

Printing may be interrupted by copying.

There is 1 setting in the copier controller for contention:

Copy idle time before
printing starts/resumes

10-240 seconds (in copier)
(60 seconds is the default )

If a print job is interrupted, action depends on the kind of finishing in
use:

Printing to a sorter: The present page is printed to the rest of the
sorter trays

Duplex: Printing continues until any duplex storage is emptied.

There is 1 setting in the printer controller for contention. The idle time
in the printer configuration menu until copy mode resumes can be
adjusted

At the conclusion of a print job the copier returns to copy mode after 3
seconds.

The printer system can be configured using the copier front panel in
printer configuration mode. 

Supported Platforms and Languages are: 

OS

PCL5e

PostScript

Custom

PostScript

PPD 

Win 95, Win 3.1, 3.11, WfW

Yes

Yes

Yes 

Win NT 3.51, and 4.0

No

No

Yes 

Macintosh

No

Yes

Yes 

The Copier/Printer front panel has 2 modes of operation Copier mode
and printer mode. 

In copier mode limited information about the status of the printer
function is available. 

The control panel can be switched to printer configuration mode by a
key operation. 

Generally the printer control panel is a mult-line 1/4 VGA character
oriented display with numeric entry and list selection. 

In addition to configuring printing parameters the printer control panel
can: 

1.  Set the NIC card IP address 

2.  Print a demonstration print/capabilities page 

3.  Restore the printing system to default configuration (except

serial # and NIC) 

4.  Reset the printing system to power on configuration 

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The drivers, front panel menus and written documentation are local-
ized into the following languages: 

Language

PCL-5e

Win

PS-2

PPD

Mac

Printer

Front Panel 

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Spanish

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Driver localization include rearranging paper size selection or chang-
ing the default selection depending on requirements.

Standard Windows software installation for the
software. The printer responds with Plug and Play
data to make installation automatic from the parallel
port. 

Uses standard Windows 95 printer driver elements. 

Installation:  Standard Macintosh installer for the software. The

supported physical interface is Ethertalk via an exist-
ing Macintosh Ethernet network. 

All image options and operating modes are set from
the host.

For the PostScipt or PCL-5 output from a typical printer driver the
5132 printing system will print essentially the same output as would
be produced on a Laserjet 5si when both are set to page printer
mode, single copy. 

Compatibility does not include PJL commands. 

Compatibility does not include small margin differences, differences in
font rendering due to different underlying font families, or differences
in default screening and transfer functions. 

The target for Roman PostScript compatibility is Adobe PostScript as
implemented in the Laserjet 5si 

The margins, default screening, and underlying font data may differ. 

The target for PCL5e compatibility is the HP Laserjet 5si with printing
set to 300 dpi. 

Compatibility is restricted to the general appearance of pages and
page contents. There may be substantial stylistic differences caused
by the resolution difference of 400 vs 600/300 dpi 

Connectivity formats include both data and control. 

Data Formats are: 

PostScript Level 2 

PCL-5e 

The primary job control format is HP PJL, accepted on the active data
port in band with PCL5e and PostScript. 

The job control format for PostScript jobs are contained in the Post-
Script data stream.

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Three print quality modes are supported: 

400 

×

 400 dpi 

400 

×

 400 dpi RET 

Default ON 

400 

×

 400 dpi  Toner mode

Default OFF 

The RET reduces zigzag in characters and curves to provide pseudo-increased resolution. 

The RET makes the print quality of characters and slant lines better than the engine resolution. The position and size of each dot is adjusted to
provide smooth curves. This function exerts no effect on the parallel and horizontal lines.

RET realizes a high resolution of 1200dpi by dividing one dot into 3 (changing the lighting pulse time of laser). 

The toner save mode prints the outlines of black background sections with black lines and the black background sections with half tone (not only the
characters but also all print images) to save toner consumption.

The toner save mode is used to reduce toner consumption compared with the normal print mode toner consumption, and it is not for increasing print
speed. It is generally used for draft printing. To reduce toner consumption, the outlines of characters are reproduced without change, and the black
density inside the outlines is reduced. 

Image of RET

OFF

ON

Image of toner save

OFF

ON

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Installation of the AR-BD14 to the AR-5132 allows the following key
operator programs additionally. 

PROGRAM NAME

FUNCTION

P203

Setting Time for
Returning to Copy
Mode

Sets a time interval after which
the copier returns to the copy
mode after completion of printer
settings

P215

Exposure Adjust for
Printing

Lightens or darkens printouts

P216

Output Method of
Printing to Staple
Sorter When Paper
Remains

Sets the manner in which
printouts are output when an
optional staple sorter (SF-S53N)
is used and paper remains in the
sort bins

P272

Disabling of Interrupt
during Printing

Determines whether interrupt
copying is to be allowed during
printing.

P273

Manual Feed Tray
Selection Control in
Printing

Determines whether the manual
feed tray is to be included in the
trays for auto paper selection
and auto tray switching

Detail of key operator program list (Printer)

P

number

Message-related

information

Message

Key input1

Key input2

Action

Remarks

P203

P203: SETTING TIME FOR RETURNING TO COPY MODE

SET THE TIME FOR RETURNING TO THE COPY MODE
FROM THE PRINTER MODE AFTER PRINTER SETTINGS
HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. PRESS THE START KEY AFTER
ENTRY. (10 TO 240 SECONDS)

TIME FOR RETURNING TO COPY MODE:

Enter returning
time for copy
mode 10 ~ 240

[START]

Time for
Returning to copy
mode is set

Default is "60
seconds"

P215

P215: EXPOSURE ADJUST FOR PRINTING
1. LIGHTEST
2. LIGHTER
3. NORMAL
4. DARKER
5. DARKEST

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Default is "Normal"

P216

P216: OUTPUT METHOD OF PRINTING TO STAPLE
SORTER WHEN PAPER REMAINS
1. OUTPUT AS SPECIFIED EXCEPT STAPLING
2. OUTPUT ONLY TO TOP BIN
3. OFFLINE (NO OUTPUT)

1, 2, 3

Default is "Output
as specified exept
stapling"

P272

P272: DISABLING OF INTERRUPT DURING PRINTING
1. YES
2. NO

1, 2

Default is "No"

P273

P273: MANUAL FEED TRAY SELECTION CONTROL IN
PRINTING.
PROHIBIT MANUAL FEED TRAY IN AUTO PAPER
SELECTION AND AUTO TRAY SWITCHING IN PRINT
MODE?
1. YES
2. NO

1, 2

Default is "Yes"

Installation of the AR-BD14 to the AR-5132 allows the following simulations additionally. 

Main code

Sub code

Content

Remarks

Write in memory

Adjustment range

S-67

Printer checks.

S-67

01

DRAM check.

Printer PWB is needed.

S-67

02

Centronics port check.

Printer PWB is needed.
Special tool is needed.

S-67

03

Adjusts Centronics port timing.

Printer PWB is needed.

S-67

09

Flash test.

Printer PWB is needed.

S-67

11

Sets select In signal.

Printer PWB is needed.

0/1

S-67

12

Flash program writing

Printer PWB is needed.

S-67

13

Flash program data comparison check

Printer PWB is needed.

S-67

14

Flash program data write/comparison check

Printer PWB is needed.

S-67

15

Flash program data sum check

Printer PWB is needed.

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