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In addition to the information recommended for general users, key operators should read the 

Using

the Operation Panel section of this operation manual to become familiar with the features and
functions of the operation panel.

The 

Key Operator Programs, Printer Troubleshooting, and Specifications sections can also be

consulted for information that will aid in operating the printer/copier smoothly and efficiently.

The computer communicates with the printer through a local parallel printer or optional network
interface that has been installed as part of the AR-PB2 Printer Expansion Kit by your authorized
Sharp dealer. The following section shows the location of the printer interface connection and
provides step-by-step procedures on how to connect the appropriate cable.

If you plan on moving the printer, contact your authorized Sharp dealer.

The printer supports an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel printer interface. This interface requires an
IEEE 1284-compliant cable that connects to the rear of the printer to the computer (see Figure 1-1).

Do not attempt to connect the printer interface cable to the printer and/or computer with the power turned on.
Connecting the printer interface cable while power is applied can cause equipment damage.

Connector
36-pin DDK 57LE-40360-730B (D29) female connector or
equivalent connector

Cable
Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface
For best results, use a printer interface cable that is
IEEE1284 compliant.

1.  Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.

2.  Plug one end of the printer cable into the printer and the other end into the computer’s parallel

connector.

In order to have best performance, make sure to use shielded parallel cable.

For specifications of the parallel interface of your computer, see its operation manual.

The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high speed. Some switch boxes cannot support high-speed bi-
directional data transfer and using them might cause printing errors.

For further details on the specifications of the printer’s parallel interface, consult an authorized Sharp dealer.

The printer can also be connected to a network using an optional network interface card (Print
Server Card) supplied by authorized Sharp dealers. For details on network interface, see the
operation manual of the network interface card.

For additional network utilities, see the separate supplemental manual.

A printer driver must be installed before the printer can be used to print documents created or
stored on a desktop or networked computer. This chapter describes the printer drivers supplied
with the printer. Information provided includes:

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Full descriptions of all supplied printer drivers, including a table showing the features supported by
each printer driver

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Detailed information on selecting and installing printer drivers

The following diskettes are supplied with the printer. Refer to Table 2-1 to determine which driver or
drivers are compatible with your operating system.

1.  Windows PostScript® printer driver (SHARP AR-PB2 PS) for Windows 3.1/Windows 95/

Windows 98 and Sharp-specific PostScript® PPD (SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD) for Windows
95/Windows 98 (No. 1 in Table 2-1)

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Windows PostScript® printer driver (SHARP AR-PB2 PS) and Sharp-specific PostScript®  PPD
(SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD) for Windows NT 4.0 (No. 2 in Table 2-1)

3.  Windows PCL5e printer driver for Windows 3.1/Windows 95/Windows 98 (SHARP AR-PB2

PCL5e) (No. 3 in Table 2-1)

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Windows PCL5e printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 (SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e)
(No. 4 in Table 2-1)

Refer to Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 to select the printer driver that best fits your needs. Table 2-1
shows which printer drivers are compatible with specific operating system software, i.e., WIN 3.1 or
WIN 95/ WIN 98. Table 2-2 provides a full list of printer features and shows which features are
supported by each supplied printer driver.

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Windows 3.1/95/98 PS

Windows 95/98 PPD

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X

X

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Windows NT PS

Windows NT PPD

X

X

3

Windows 3.1/95/98 PCL5e

X

X

4

Windows NT PCL5e

X

Users of Windows will obtain maximum functionality and better output quality by installing the Windows PostScript®

Printer driver. Alternatively, the Windows PCL5e driver will provide the best print speed.

Output Quality

Good

Best

Best

Print Speed

Best

Good

Good

Copies

Yes

Yes

Yes

Orientation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Reverse Order

Yes

Yes

Yes

Duplex

Yes

Yes

Yes

Binding Edge

Left / Top / Right Left / Top / Right

Long / Short

Number

N/A

2/4/6/8/9/16

2/4*

Order

N/A

Fixed

Fixed

N-up

Border

N/A

Yes

Yes

General

Booklet

Yes

Yes

N/A

Paper Size

Yes

Yes

Yes

Custom Paper Size

Yes (1 size)

N/A

Yes (3 sizes)**

Source Selection

Yes

Yes

Yes

Blank

Yes

Yes

N/A

Paper Input

Transparency
inserts

Printed

Yes

Yes

N/A

Output Tray Selection

Yes

Yes

Yes

Face Up/Down

Yes

Yes

Yes

Paper
Output

Staple

Yes

Yes

Yes

* Under Windows NT 4.0, the N-up feature is not available with the PPD.
** Under Windows NT 4.0, the Custom Paper Size feature is not available with the PPD.