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Resolution Setting

600/300

600/300

600/300

Halftone Setting

N/A

Yes

Yes

Graphics Mode

Yes

N/A

N/A

Smoothing*

Yes

Yes

Yes

Toner save*

Yes

Yes

Yes

Negative Image

N/A

Yes

Yes

Mirror Image

N/A

Horizontal/

vertical

Horizontal

Zoom

N/A

N/A

Yes

Graphic

Fit to Page

Yes

Yes

N/A

Font Setting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Resident Font

35 PCL Latin

fonts

10 TrueType

fonts

35 Type1 Latin

fonts

35 Type1 Latin

fonts

Font

Download Font

Bitmap

TrueType

Bitmap

Type1

TrueType

Bitmap

Type1

TrueType

Print

Yes

Yes

N/A

Edit Watermark

Yes

Yes

N/A

1st Page

Yes

Yes

N/A

Background

Yes

Yes

N/A

Watermark

Outline

N/A

Yes

N/A

Configuration Setting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Others

Form Overlay

Yes

N/A

N/A

* The smoothing and toner save features are not available with the AR-280/

AR-285/AR-335 printers.

You will need the following hardware and software in order to install the printer driver.

Computer
Type

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 IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a bi-directional parallel interface

Operating

System

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 Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0

CPU

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 Windows 3.1/Windows 95: 486SX or better

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 Windows 98: 486DX/ 66 MHz or better (Pentium or better is recommended.)

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 Windows NT4.0: 486/ 25MHz or better

RAM

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 Windows 3.1/Windows 95:  8 MB or more (12 MB or more is recommended.)

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 Windows 98: 

16 MB or more (32 MB or more is recommended.)

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 Windows NT 4.0: 

16 MB or more

A compatible printer driver must be loaded to enable a computer’s operating system to com-
municate with the printer.

The following procedures describe how to install each of the supplied printer drivers. To install multiple
Windows printer drivers, the installation procedure must be performed for each driver.

For installation from the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM, see the separate supplemental manual.

Before installing a printer driver, be sure to read the “Readme” file for the latest information.

When using Windows 95 with plug & play*, follow the procedure below.

* The plug & play feature is effective if both the computer and peripheral equipment are equipped

with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.

 

1.  Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on

the printer.

2.  Start Windows on your computer.

Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other open applications.

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If you use Windows 95 on a personal computer with the plug & play feature, the ‘Update
Device Driver Wizard’ window will appear. If the ‘New Hardware Found’ window appears,
follow the procedure below:

➀

  Click the ‘Driver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer’ button and then click ‘OK’.

➁

  When the ‘Install From Disk’ window appears, insert the desired diskette into the floppy disk

drive. Type A:\ (if the floppy disk drive is designated as drive A) and click the ‘OK’ button.

➂

  Proceed to step 4.

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If either the ‘Update Device Driver Wizard’ window or the ‘New Hardware Found’ window
does not appear, follow the procedure of Windows 95/Windows 98 without Plug & Play.

3.   Insert the desired diskette into the floppy disk drive and click the ‘Next’ button.

4.   Highlight the desired printer driver and click ‘Next’ to continue.

5.   Ensure that ‘Yes’ is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Click the ‘Next’ button.

6.  Follow the instructions on your screen to install the supplied printer driver.

In step 4 above, selecting ‘SHARP AR-PB2 PS’ (the PostScript® driver) will generally provide the highest-quality

output and support the widest range of printer features. Alternatively, select either the SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD (Sharp-
specific PostScript® PPD) or the SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e driver.

When using Windows 98 with plug & play*, follow the procedure below.

* The plug & play feature is effective if both the computer and peripheral equipment are equipped

with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.

 

1.  Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on

the printer.

2.  Start Windows on your computer.

Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other open applications.

•

  If you use Windows 98 on a personal computer with plug & play feature, the ‘Add New

Hardware Wizard’ window will appear. If the ‘Add New Hardware Wizard’ window does not
appear, follow the procedure of Windows 95/Windows 98 without Plug & Play.

3.   Click the ‘Next’ button.

4.   Ensure that ‘Search for the best driver for your device’ is selected and click the ‘Next’ button.

5.   Insert the desired diskette into the floppy disk drive and click the ‘Next’ button.

6.   Highlight the desired printer driver and click ‘Next’ to continue.

7.   Ensure that ‘Yes’ is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Click the ‘Next’ button.

8.   Follow the instructions on your screen to install the supplied printer driver.

In step 6 above, selecting ‘SHARP AR-PB2 PS’ (the PostScript® driver) will generally provide the highest-quality

output and support the widest range of printer features. Alternatively, select either the SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD (Sharp-
specific PostScript® PPD) or the SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e driver.

1.  Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on

your computer.

2.  On the Windows 95/Windows 98 Start menu, highlight ‘Settings’, then highlight and click on

‘Printers’.

3.  From the Printers window, select ‘Add Printer’ to run the Add Printer Wizard. Then click ‘Next’.

4.  If Windows 95/Windows 98 has been configured for network operation, it might be necessary to

select ‘Local Printer’ or ‘Network Printer’. Select the appropriate option, and click ‘Next’ to continue.

5.  If ‘Network Printer’ was selected, specify the appropriate Network Path or Queue Name and click

‘Next’.

6.  The installation window will display a list of printer models and manufacturers. Click the ‘Have Disk’

button.

7.  Insert the desired diskette into the floppy disk drive. Select the floppy disk drive and click the ‘OK’

button. Highlight the desired printer driver, and click ‘Next’ to continue.

8.  If ‘Local Printer’ was selected in step 4 above, the installation window will display a list of possible

port assignments. Select the correct port, usually LPT1 for local printers and click ‘Next’.

9.  Ensure that ‘Yes’ is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Click the ‘Next’ button.

•

  At this time, ensure that the printer has been turned on and has been connected to your

computer.

10.  Follow the instructions on your screen to install the supplied printer driver.

 In step 7 above, selecting ‘SHARP AR-PB2 PS’ (the PostScript® driver) will generally provide the highest-quality

output and support the widest range of printer features. Alternatively, select either the SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD
(Sharp-specific PostScript® PPD) or the SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e driver.