Sharp AR-PB2A (serv.man7) Service Manual ▷ View online
[5] Configuration Report and Test Page
1. Samples
2. Description of Each contents
This section defines the meaning of each item. These items are basi-
cally used in configuration pages, but some contents are not used
depending on language.
cally used in configuration pages, but some contents are not used
depending on language.
A. Hardware Status
Machine Information
a. Resolution
Value:
600 dpi
Example:
600 dpi
Default:
600 dpi
Description: It is always 600 dpi.
b. Language
Value:
(English) | Deutsch (German) | Francais (French) |
Italiano (Italian) | Nederlands (Dutch) | Espanol
(Spanish) | Svenska (Swedish)
Italiano (Italian) | Nederlands (Dutch) | Espanol
(Spanish) | Svenska (Swedish)
Example:
English
Default:
Depends on copier language
Description: AR-PB2 includes seven language messages originally.
AR-PB2 decides the display language depending on the
language code sent from MAIN (MAIN sends the lan-
guage code based on its language ROM). This value
indicates the language that sent by MAIN to PRT.
language code sent from MAIN (MAIN sends the lan-
guage code based on its language ROM). This value
indicates the language that sent by MAIN to PRT.
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Hardware Specs
a. Base Memory
Value:
16 MB
Example:
16 MB
Default:
16 MB
Description: It indicates base memory quantity of the printer board.
Basically, this is fixed at 16 MB and it cannot be
changed.
changed.
b. Optional Memory
Value:
(0|16|32|48|64) MB
Example:
0MB
Default:
0MB
Description: It indicates the printer board’s optional memory quantity.
The customer (serviceman) could extend the memory
by attaching 72pin-SIMM. 0MB means optional memory
is not attached. 16MB or 32MB SIMM can be used to
this purpose.
by attaching 72pin-SIMM. 0MB means optional memory
is not attached. 16MB or 32MB SIMM can be used to
this purpose.
c. Total Memory
Value:
(16|32|48|64|80) MB
Example:
16MB
Default:
16MB
Description: It indicates the printer board’s total memory quantity. In
other words, it is summation of Base Memory and Op-
tion Memory.
tion Memory.
d. Copier HDD
Value:
4GB
Version Information
a. PRT
Value:
#.##
Example:
2.00
Default:
Depends on printer firmware version
Description: This number should be same as the PRT-PRG ROM
version number seen on serviceman simulation 22-5.
b. BOOT
Value:
#.##
Example:
2.00
Default:
Depends on printer firmware version
c. ICU
Value:
#.##
Example:
2.00
Default:
Depends on printer firmware version
Description: This number should be same as the ICU ROM version
number seen on serviceman simulation 22-5.
Installed Device
a. Duplex Module
Value:
(Yes | No)
Example:
Yes
Default:
Depends on the Machine configuration
Description: It indicates that duplex unit is attached or not.It depends
on hardware configuration.
b. Output Device
Value:
(Standard 1 Tray | Standard 2 Trays | 3 Tray Finisher|2
Tray Finisher)
Tray Finisher)
Example:
3 Tray Finisher
Default:
Depends on the Machine configuration
Description: It indicates attached output device.. It depends on
hardware configuration.
c. Paper Input Trays
Value:
(2 trays | 3 trays | 4 trays)
Example:
2 trays
Default:
Depends on the Machine configuration
Description: It indicates the number of standard input trays.It
depends on hardware configuration.
d. Large Capacity Tray
Value:
(Yes | No)
Example:
Installed
Default:
Depends on the Machine configuration
Description: It indicates that large capacity paper input tray(Large
Capacity Tray) is attached or not. It depends on
hardware configuration.
hardware configuration.
e. Interface Board
Value:
(None | Ethernet | TokenRing)
Example:
Ethernet
Default:
Depends on the Machine configuration
Description: It indicates the kind of installed network card option to
the slot. 10Base-T/2 and 10/100Base-T are not iden-
tified. Those two will be reported as Ethernet.
TokenRing would not be supported for AR-PB1 (AR-
PB2) for Japan domestic.
tified. Those two will be reported as Ethernet.
TokenRing would not be supported for AR-PB1 (AR-
PB2) for Japan domestic.
Available Paper Size
Appearance on
Configuration Page
Description
Letter (81/2x11)
Letter / Long Edge Feed
Letter (81/2x11R)
Letter / Short Edge Feed
Legal (81/2x14)
Legal / Short Edge Feed
Ledger (11x17)
Ledger / Short Edge Feed
Executive (7 1/4x101/2)
Executive / Short Edge Feed
Invoice (5 1/2x81/2)
Invoice / Long Edge Feed
Foolscap (81/2x13)
Foolscap / Short Edge Feed1
A4
A4 / Long Edge Feed
A4R
A4 / Short Edge Feed
B5
B5 / Long Edge Feed
B5R
B5 / Short Edge Feed
B4
B4 / Short Edge Feed
A3
A3 / Short Edge Feed
A5
A5 / Long Edge Feed
A6
A6 / Short Edge Feed
Japanese Postcard
Japanese Postcard / Short Edge Feed
(Unknown)
Other size (EXTRA)
(No Paper)
No paper available on this tray.
(No Tray)
There is a problem with this tray.
(Tray Open)
This tray is opened (except Bypass-Tray)
or Tray is lifting up.
a. Tray 1 / Tray 2 / Tray 3 / Tray 4
Value:
[Appropriate Paper Size]
Example:
Letter (81/2x11)
Default:
Depends on paper tray configuration.
Description: It indicates paper size configuration of Tray 1 /2 / 3 / 4 /
5. It depends on hardware configuration, not software
condition.
(Unknown) means paper size cannot be identified. (Tray
configuration is "EXTRA".)
This line is not printed for unavailable tray.
condition.
(Unknown) means paper size cannot be identified. (Tray
configuration is "EXTRA".)
This line is not printed for unavailable tray.
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b. Large Capacity Tray
Value:
[Appropriate Paper Size]
Example:
Letter (81/2x11)
Default:
Depends on paper tray configuration.
Description: It indicates paper size configuration of Large Capacity
Tray. It depends on hardware configuration, not
software condition. When tray is opened, nothing is
printed at here.
This line is not printed when Large Capacity Tray is not
attached.
software condition. When tray is opened, nothing is
printed at here.
This line is not printed when Large Capacity Tray is not
attached.
c. Bypass-Tray
Value:
[Appropriate Paper Size]
Example:
Letter (81/2x11)
Default:
Depends on the paper size set on Bypass Tray.
Description: It indicates paper size of set on Bypass Tray. It depends
on detection of Bypass Tray paper size. (Unknown)
means paper size cannot be detected.
means paper size cannot be detected.
B. Software Information
PostScript Emulation
a. Job Time-out
Value:
# (variable length digit)
Example:
0
Default:
0
Description: This value indicates PostScript Job Time-out length
(seconds). If this time will pass from receiving the job
then PostScript interpreter will give up to print the job
and cancel.
then PostScript interpreter will give up to print the job
and cancel.
b. Manual Feed Time-out
Value:
# (variable length digit)
Example:
0
Default:
0
Description: This value indicates PostScript Manual Feed Time-out
length (seconds). If the print data break off during print-
ing and this time will pass, then PostScript interpreter
will cancel the print job. 0 means never time out.
ing and this time will pass, then PostScript interpreter
will cancel the print job. 0 means never time out.
c. Wait Time-out
Value:
# (variable length digit)
Example:
300
Default:
300
Description: This value indicates PostScript Wait Time-out length
(seconds). If the print data break off during printing and
this time will pass, then PostScript interpreter will cancel
the print job. 0 means never time out.
this time will pass, then PostScript interpreter will cancel
the print job. 0 means never time out.
PCL5e Emulation
This section tells PCL5e information. This section would not appear
on AR-PB1 (Siam) for Japan domestic.
on AR-PB1 (Siam) for Japan domestic.
a. Font Source
Value:
(Resident | Download)
Example:
Resident
Default:
Resident
Description: Current font source to print characters in PCL mode.
b. Font Number
Value:
0 to 45
Example:
0
Default:
0
Description: This is the current default font number used for plain
PCL job stream.
c. Font
Value:
(PCL font name)
Example:
Courier
Default:
Courier
Description: Current default font for PCL printing.
d. Pitch Size
Value:
# (variable length digit)
Example:
0.44 to 99.99 in 0.01 steps
Default:
10.00
Description: This is the current default pitch size for plain PCL job
stream.
e. Point Size
Value:
# (variable length digit)
Example:
4.00 to 999.75 in 0.25 steps
Default:
12.00
Description: This is the current default point size for plain PCL job
stream.
f. Symbol Set
Value:
(PCL symbol set name)
Example:
Roman-8
Default:
Roman-8
Description: This is the current default symbol set for plain PCL job
stream.
Network Information
a. NIC Serial Number
Value:
######
Example:
123456
Default:
Depends on NIC.
Description: It indicates the NIC’s serial number. This value is written
in NIC’s ROM (or flush ROM).
b. NIC Firmware Version
Value:
######
Example:
123456
Default:
Depends on NIC.
Description: It indicates the NIC’s serial number. This value is written
in NIC’s ROM (or flush ROM).
c. NetWare Print Server Name
Value:
[User Definable]
Example:
SHARP_990792
Default:
SHARP_[NIC card serial number]
Description: This value must reflect the printer name for IPX/SPX
(NetWare).
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[6] FIRMWARE VERSION UP
1. Printer controll PWB
A. Cases where flash memory rewriting is required
In the following cases, the program in the printer control PWB flash
memory must be rewritten.
memory must be rewritten.
1) When a bug or other error is found
2) Data stored in the flash memory is destroyed or deleted.
3) When the flash memory is replaced.
B. Necessary tools
1) Computer (PC)
2) Parallel cable
3) Program data file (xxx.hex)
C. Procedure
1) Print the setup list to check the firmware version.
Use the operation panel of the copier to perform the following
procedure.
procedure.
Offline
→
Environment setup
→
Test page print
→
Test page
output
2) Turn off the power and cancel write protect of the flash memory on
the printer control PWB.
Copier power OFF
→
Remove the printer control PWB.
→
Switch
the connection of jumper JP109 on the printer control PWB from
1-2 to 2-3.
1-2 to 2-3.
→
Install the printer control PWB.
3) Connect the PC and the copier with the parallel cable.
4) Turn on the power
5) Execute SIM 67-14.
6) Download the program file.
(Note) Never turn off the power during download.
Set the PC to DOS mode
→
Check that the display shows
READY.
→
Then type > COPY
xxx.hex
LPT1:
and press the enter key.
(
(
:space)
The display is changed as shown below and the final display
shows OL. Then the simulation is completed.
READY
shows OL. Then the simulation is completed.
READY
→
RECEIVE
→
ERASE
→
BLANK
→
WRITE
→
VERIFY
→
OK
(Note) In case of an error, "NG" is displayed.
IN that case, press the interruption key to exit from SIM 67-12
menu.
If the PC still sends data, stop data sending.
Check the PC and the copier for any abnormality, and per-
form the above procedure again. It is requred 15
menu.
If the PC still sends data, stop data sending.
Check the PC and the copier for any abnormality, and per-
form the above procedure again. It is requred 15
∼
30 min.
(Due to PC performance)
7) Print the setup list and check the firmware version.
8) Turn off the power and write-protect the flash memory on the
printer control PWB.
Copier power OFF
→
Remove the printer control PWB.
→
Switch
the connection of jumper JP109 on the printer control PWB from
1-2 to 2-3.
1-2 to 2-3.
→
Install the printer control PWB.
9) Perform printing on the PC side and check that printing is per-
formed normally.
2. Network card
When using the network card AR-NC3D with AR-PB2A, if the
firmware version of the AR-NC3D is 5.46 or earlier, upgrade is
needed.
firmware version of the AR-NC3D is 5.46 or earlier, upgrade is
needed.
This upgrade must be carried out for adapting the card to the addi-
tional features of AR-PB2A.
tional features of AR-PB2A.
Check the version number in accordance with step 1 and carry out
the upgrade in accordance with step 2 if needed.
the upgrade in accordance with step 2 if needed.
A. Check the version number of the network card.
Select the menu by pressing "MENU" and "PRINT TEST PAGE" on
the operation panel of the copier and execute "PRINT CONFIGURA-
TION PAGE".
the operation panel of the copier and execute "PRINT CONFIGURA-
TION PAGE".
The setting list will be printed. Check "NIC Firmware Version:" in
"Network Information".
"Network Information".
If the version number is 5.46 or less, upgrade is needed.
B. Upgrade of network card The upgrade tool is
included in the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM.
Since this file is used for service, it is set as a hidden file. Check the
file using the following procedure.
file using the following procedure.
1) When checking on a Windows PC, select "Show all files" from the
"View" and "Folder Options" menus.
2) The tool is included in the "\NC3D" folder. Carry out the upgrade
of the network card in accordance with the Network Card Upgrade
Utility Manual ("FTPDLMAN.TXT").
Utility Manual ("FTPDLMAN.TXT").
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