Page 2 Copyright 2003, Sharp Electronics Corporation and its suppliers. As an manufacturer has determined that this product meets...
Page 3 An Important box appears in the manual like this. An important box provides information which can impact the usability of that particular printer function. NOTE CAUTION! WARNING!
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Printer Components ........12...
Page 5 Cleaning the LED Heads ....... . .167 Transporting the Printer ........169 Accessories .
Page 6 Factory Default Settings ......184 Print Menu ..........184 Media Menu .
Page 7: Introduction
• Automatic color balance adjustment: in order to ensure consistent output at all times, the machine automatically performs a color check when the machine is switched on, when the top cover is (see page 173) Sharp AR-C200P: Introduction • 7...
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
• Optional high capacity 10Gb hard disk drive. How To Use This Manual This manual will lead you logically through the unpacking, setup and operation of your printer to help you to make the best use of its many advanced features. It also includes: •...
Page 9 2. Choose which pages you wish to print: All pages for the entire manual. Current page Pages from entering their page numbers. 3. Click OK. Sharp AR-C200P: Introduction • 9 for the page at which you are looking. for the range of pages you specify by...
Page 10: Getting Started
This printer weighs of 106 lbs. (48 kg). 2 people are required to lift the printer safely. After unpacking the printer and choosing a suitable place to put it, check that all the necessary parts are available to continue. 1. The printer.
Page 11: Cd Contents
Printer Location Place the printer on a flat surface large enough and strong enough to accept the size and weight of the printer. There must be sufficient space around the printer to allow for access and printer maintenance.
Page 12: Printer Components
1. Top cover 2. Control panel 3. Top cover release catch 4. Multi purpose tray (manual feed) 5. Paper support extension 6. Paper guides 7. Front cover 8. Paper tray 9. Paper level indicator 10.Power switch Sharp AR-C200P: Getting Started • 12...
Page 13 11.LED heads (4) 12.Discharge roller 13.Fuser unit 14.Image drum and toner cartridge (cyan) 15.Image drum and toner cartridge (magenta) 16.Image drum and toner cartridge (yellow) 17.Image drum and toner cartridge (black) Sharp AR-C200P: Getting Started • 13...
Page 14 18.Power connector 19.Rear exit paper tray 20.Interfaces and option card slott 21.USB interface connector 22.Parallel interface connector 23.Network interface card Sharp AR-C200P: Getting Started • 14...
Page 15: Setting Up
Packaging and Protective Sheet Removal 1. Remove any adhesive tape and packaging from the printer. 2. Using the release handle, open the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 15...
Page 16 3. Remove the LED head restrainer from behind the LED heads in the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 16...
Page 17 • Never expose image drums to light for more than 5 minutes. • Always hold image drum by the ends. • Never expose image drums to direct sunlight. • Never touch the green surface of the drum. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 17...
Page 18 5. Remove the protective sheets from each of the four image drums. 6. Replace the four image drums into the printer making sure each image drum is installed in its correct color location. 7. Push the tab (1) inwards and remove the blanking plate from each of the image drums.
Page 19: Toner Cartridge Installation
Regulatory and Safety Information booklet for more information. 1. Remove the black toner cartridge from the package. 2. Shake the toner cartridge back and forth several times then, holding it horizontally, remove the tape. WARNING! Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 19...
Page 20 4. Insert the toner cartridge into the black image drum, left side first, engaging the drum locating peg in the hole in the toner cartridge. Make sure the colors of the toner cartridge and image drum correspond. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 20...
Page 21 This releases the toner into the image drum. The lever should go back easily. If the lever resists moving, stop and press down on the toner cartridge to be sure it is firmly in place before proceeding. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 21 CAUTION!
Page 22 7. Repeat the process for each color toner cartridge, being careful to match the color toner to the color image drum. 8. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 22...
Page 23: Loading Paper
Loading Paper 1. Remove the paper tray from the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 23...
Page 24 • Don’t load damaged paper. • Don’t load paper of different sizes, paper quality or thickness at the same time. • Don’t remove the paper tray during printing. • Close the paper tray gently. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 24 CAUTION!
Page 25 3. If installed, a lower paper tray cannot be used to print if there is no paper tray inserted above it. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 25...
Page 26 4. For face down printing, make sure the rear paper exit is closed (the paper exits from the top of the printer). Paper is stacked in printed order and the paper tray capacity is approximately 500 sheets, depending on paper weight.
Page 27: Manual Feed
• Load envelopes face up (flap down) and letterhead stationery face up as shown for both portrait and landscape printing. Don’t open or close the rear paper exit while printing, as it may result in a paper jam. NOTE CAUTION! Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 27...
Page 28: Power Connection
Ensure both the printer power switch and the AC supply are switched OFF before connecting the power cable. 1. Connect the power cable (1) into the power socket on the printer, then into a grounded power supply outlet. 2. Switch the printer ON using the main power switch (2).
Page 29: Control Panel
2. Ready indicator (green). ON - ready to receive data. FLASHING indicates processing data or error. 3. Liquid crystal display. (LCD) panel. Two rows of up to 24 alphanumeric characters displaying print status, menu items in menu mode and error messages. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 29...
Page 30 4. Select button. Press briefly to select the menu, item or value indicated on the LCD. 5. Online button. Switches between online and offline status – When pressed in Menu mode, it returns the printer to on line status. – When pressed with to print out the remaining data in the printer.
Page 31: Menu Settings
6. Press the SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selected language. 7. Press the ONLINE button when you have finished setting the display language. Menu Menu Online Online Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 31 Item Item Value Value Select Select Cancel SYSTEM CONFIG MENU is displayed.
Page 32: Printing The Menumap
Ready Ready Attention Attention Print a list of menu settings to confirm that the printer is correctly configured. 1. Make sure there is paper in the paper tray. 2. Press the MENU button until the then press the SELECT button.
Page 33 Media Settings • If the settings in the printer differ from those selected on your computer, the printer will not print and the LCD will display an error message. • The following printer settings are given as a guide only.
Page 34 SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selected paper size. 5. Press the ONLINE button to return the printer to online status. 6. Select the correct paper settings in the printer driver before printing the file.
Page 35 SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selected paper type or weight. 5. Press the ONLINE button to return the printer back to online status. Select the correct paper settings in the printer driver before printing the file.
Page 36: Media Recommendations
Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. Paper • For recommended papers see your authorized Sharp dealer. • Paper should be stored flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources. • Don’t use damp, damaged or curled paper.
Page 37 • Don’t use envelopes with self sealing flaps. • Don’t use damp, damaged or curled paper envelopes. Labels • For recommended labels see your authorized Sharp dealer. • Use only labels designed for use in color laser printers and photocopiers.
Page 38: Paper Feed And Exit
S, D S, D S, D S, D S, D S, D S, D S, D S, D Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 38 Exit Rear (Face up) (Face down) S, D S, D S, D S, D S, D...
Page 39: Paper Weights And Media Settings
S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides of the paper). b. Not Usable. Feed Tray 2/ Tray 1 Tray 3 S, D S, D S, D S, D Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 39 Exit MP Tray Rear Top (face (Manual) (face up) down) S, D S, D...
Page 40: Printer Settings
3. Press the VALUE (+) or (–) button until the required value is displayed. 4. Press the SELECT button. Selection of the value will be confirmed by an asterisk (*) appearing to the right of it. 5. Press the ONLINE button to return the printer to online status. Menu Menu Online Online Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up •...
Page 41: List Of User Menu Settings
Description Execute Prints list of current menu settings. Execute Prints job file list. Execute Prints PCL font list. Execute Prints PostScript font list. Execute Prints an Epson FX font list. Execute Prints error log. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 41...
Page 42: Test Print Menu
Selects source of paper feed. Tray 2 and 3 only displayed if installed. Automatic switching to next tray when tray in use empties. Specifies selection order priority for switching Auto Tray Select/Auto Tray Switch. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 42 bold face.
Page 43 Normal: Always prints at the monochrome print speed. Sets page orientation for printing. Sets the number of lines that can be printed on a standard letter-size page. Invalid in PostScript mode. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 43 bold face.
Page 44: Media Menu
Selects the media WEIGHT for optional Tray2. (Only displayed if installed) Selects the media type for optional Tray3. (Only displayed if installed) Sets the paper weight for optional Tray. 3. (Only displayed if installed) Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 44 bold face. bold...
Page 45: Color Menu
TRC compensation. Manual: Density adjustment is done manually (see page 68). Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 45 bold Description Sets the media size for the multipurpose tray. Selects the paper type for multipurpose tray.
Page 46 Adjusts Cyan, Magenta, Yellow or Black engine density. Please do not change this setting. When this menu is selected, the printer performs an Auto Adjust Registration. Must be executed in the idle state (Auto Registration OFF). Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 46 bold...
Page 47 Matching. This function is used for special purposes; for example, to specify the color for CMYK color space in PS. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 47 bold Fine Adjust makes an adjustment to image registration in Cyan, Magenta or Yellow against Black in the horizontal direction.
Page 48: System Configuration Menu
Only works in PostScript mode. Sets the time between receiving the last byte of data and the page being automatically ejected. Only works in PCL mode. In PS mode the job will be cancelled. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 48 bold Maintenance...
Page 49 ON, the print job will continue after the jam has been cleared. When set to ON, prints an error report when internal error occurs. Only works in PostScript mode. Selects the printer display language. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 49 bold...
Page 50: Pcl Emulation Menu
Sets the font width in characters per inch. Only displayed if the font is a fixed spacing outline font. Sets the font point size. Applies only to fixed fonts (does not apply to proportional fonts). Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 50 bold...
Page 51 If you are printing a letter size document on an A4 size sheet, select 80 column. This condenses the print to fit on the slightly narrower A4 sheet, without changing the line breaks. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 51 bold...
Page 52 (100%) in image data. OFF = Composite (CMYK) Black. Provides best results when printing photographs. ON = Pure Black (black toner only). Provides best results when printing a combination of text and graphics. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 52 bold...
Page 53: Ppr Emulation Menu
12CPI to 20 CP FONT CONDENSE 12CPI to 12CPI Set 2; Set 1 CHARACTER PPR Emulation Menu Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 53 bold Description IN PCL, when switched ON, emphasizes the pen width to improve the appearance of lines specified with minimum width.
Page 54 STYLE Normal; Slashed ZERO CHARACTER 6 LPI; 8 LPI LINE PITCH Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 54 bold Description Specifies a symbol set. Specifies the style that replaces 9B Hex with the letter o and 9D Hex with a zero Sets the zero to be slashed or unslashed.
Page 55 0.0 to 1.0 INCH, in 0.1-inch LEFT MARGIN increments Disable; Enable FIT TO LETTER Same; Diff TEXT HEIGHT Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 55 bold Description Change this setting to ON if you do not wish to print blank pages. Not available for duplex printing.
Page 56: Fx Emulation Menu
Greek-928, Hebrew NC, Hebrew OC, IBM-437, IBM-850, IBM-860, IBM-863, IBM-865, ISO Dutch, ISO L1, ISO L2, ISO L5, ISO L6, ISO FX Emulation Menu Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 56 bold Description Specifies character pitch in this emulation. Specifies which Epson character set is used.
Page 57 LEFT MARGIN increments DISABLE; ENABLE FIT TO LETTER SAME; DIFF TEXT HEIGHT Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 57 bold Description Specifies the style that replaces 9B Hex with letter o and 9D Hex with a zero Sets the zero to be slashed or unslashed.
Page 58: Parallel Menu
The interface stays open even if the ON LINE button is pressed. The interface issues a BUSY signal only when the receive buffer is full. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 58 bold...
Page 59: Usb Menu
ON = When printer exits the menu mode it will print the network MenuMap showing results of self-diagnosis and settings. Selects network initialization. ON = network initializes as the printer exits the menu. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 59 bold bold...
Page 60: Memory Menu
Initializes flash memory if installed. Changes the size of the flash memory area. “n.n” indicates the actual size in MB. Note: Special data is stored in the Flash Memory, therefore you cannot specify 100%. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 60 bold...
Page 61 Sets usage of hard disk drive partitions: nnn = Common mmm = PCL xxx = PS Range for each partition: 1 to 98% in 1% increments. nnn + mmm + xxx = 100%. Formats specified partition. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 61 bold...
Page 62: System Adjust Menu
LEGAL 14; LEGAL 13.5 1 to 59; default = 5 1 – 59; default = 20 1 – 59; default = 4 Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 62 bold Description Adjusts overall print position horizontally in 0.20 increments. Adjusts overall print position vertically in 0.20 increments.
Page 63 ENABLE; DISABLE 0; +1; +2; –2; –1 0; +1; +2; –2; –1 0; +1; +2; –2; –1 0; +1; +2; –2; –1 Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 63 bold Description Press SELECT to switch the printer to the Hexadecimal Dump...
Page 64: Usage Menu
Displays the remaining life of the belt as a percentage. Displays the remaining life of the fuser roller as a percentage. Displays black toner remaining. Displays cyan toner remaining. Displays magenta toner remaining. Displays yellow toner remaining. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 64 bold...
Page 65: List Of Administrator Menu Settings
List of Administrator Menu Settings Only system administrators have access to this menu. To enter this menu, turn on the printer while holding down the ITEM+ button. Item Value ENABLE, ALL CATEGORY DISABLE ENABLE, PRINT JOBS DISABLE MENU ENABLE, INFORMATION...
Page 66 Set to Disable, SYSTEM ADJUST MENU is not displayed. Enable/Disable MAINTENANCE MENU. Set to Disable, MAINTENANCE MENU is not displayed. Enable/Disable USAGE MENU. Set to Disable, USAGE MENU is not displayed. Sets PEAK POWER CONTROL. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 66 bold...
Page 67: Block Device Menu
Description Change to YES to block the operator panel from showing FLASH INITIALIZE ITEM and PS FLASH RESIZE ITEM in the Disk maintenance and Memory menus. Description Sets Peak Power Control. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 67 bold bold bold...
Page 68: Setting Color Tuning From The Front Panel
• To return the settings to the defaults, use the steps below to set each value back to 0 (zero). You can use the printer’s menu to adjust the color intensity for a specific color by adjusting the HIGHLIGHT, MID-TONE and DARK (shadows) Color Tuning Patterns.
Page 69 Press the VALUE button one or more times, until the new value you wish to use displays (e.g., +3). c. Press the SELECT button. An asterisk (*) appears at the right of the number. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 69 COLOR MENU COLOR TUNING MAGENTA...
Page 70 Repeat the above steps until you get the desired magenta color intensity. To adjust these settings for the Cyan, Yellow or Black color intensity, substitute the appropriate color name in the steps above. Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 70 NOTE MAGENTA MAGENTA DARK...
Page 71: Switching Off
Switching Off In normal circumstances the power save facility should be used to avoid having to switch the printer off. However if you do wish to switch the printer off manually, please carry out the following procedure: Ready Ready Attention Attention •...
Page 72: Interfaces
(not Windows 95 upgraded to Windows 98) or Macintosh. This port requires a cable conforming to USB version 1.1 or above. • The operation of a printer is not assured if a USB compatible device is connected concurrently with other USB-compatible machines.
Page 73 See your printed Software Installation Guide for information on: • Making the interface connections • Installing the printer drivers • Installing network software Sharp AR-C200P: Setting up • 73...
Page 74: Macintosh Os 8.6-9.2.2
Destkop Printer 2. From the Menu, click 3. Click Change 4. Click Select to activate the Description file. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Printer Driver • 74 and leave it highlighted. → Printing Change and select the desired file. ®...
Page 75: Activating Optional Trays In The Driver
Beside To, click the number of trays installed. For example, your printer might be installed with 2 trays, so you would select 2 (1 Optional 3. Click to save and exit. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Printer Driver • 75 and leave highlighted. → Printing Change Tray).
Page 76: Activating The Optional Duplex Unit In The Driver
Beside Change, click the down arrow and select Duplex. b. Beside To, click mark ✓ appears for the current selection. 3. Click to save and exit. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Printer Driver • 76 and leave highlighted. → Printing Change...
Page 77: Activating The Optional Hard Disk Drive In The Driver
Beside Change, click the down arrow and select b. Beside To, click mark ✓ appears for the current selection. 3. Click to save and exit. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Printer Driver • 77 and leave highlighted. → Printing Change...
Page 78: Activating Added Optional Memory In The Driver
Beside To, select from the drop down list the correct amount of memory that is installed in the printer. A check mark ✓ appears for the current selection. 3. Click to save and exit. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Printer Driver • 78 and leave highlighted. → Printing Change Setup...
Page 79: Operation
Each device is restricted to a certain range of colors. Additionally, a printer cannot reproduce all of the colors displayed on a monitor and vice versa. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 79 utility in the print driver. In general, using the...
Page 80 The brightness and contrast controls on your monitor can change how your document looks on-screen. Additionally, your monitor color temperature influences how "warm" or "cool" the colors look. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 80 File drop down menu and select →...
Page 81 Paper Type The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color. For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one on specially formulated glossy paper. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 81 NOTE...
Page 82: Choosing A Color Matching Method
Matching Photographic Images RGB Only The standard Color Matching (found in the printer driver under Color Matching) is a generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 82 NOTE...
Page 83 Printing Vivid Colors RGB Only • Use Color Matching, with either the Monitor 6500k Vivid, sRGB or Digital Camera settings. RGB or CMYK • Use PostScript Color Matching with the Saturation option. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 83...
Page 84: Color Option
2. Open the drop-down menu directly underneath the printer and select Color Option. Color Control Color Control allows you to determine the scheme in which the printer will display colors. Select from: Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 84 → File Print from an...
Page 85 • Monitor (6500k) Vivid Optimized for printing bright colors when using a monitor with a color temperature of 6500K. Ideal for office graphics and text. Vivid or Digital Camera settings produce brightest colors. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 85...
Page 86 Best choice for printing photographs. Compresses the source gamut into the printer's gamut whilst maintaining the overall appearance of an image. This may change the overall appearance of an image as all the colors are shifted together. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 86...
Page 87: Relative Colorimetric
SWOP, Euroscale or Japan. If using CMYK Ink Simulation, it is recommended that you switch off all other Printer Color Matching by selecting No Color Matching under the Color Match option in the printer driver. Select the option desired. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 87...
Page 88: Black Overprint
This option affects output only, allowing you to print all colors or separate plates. Black Overprint This option prevents registration errors and only works for 100% black text. Click the checkbox to enable the option. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 88...
Page 89: Job Option
Click the checkbox to enable the option. Job Option To access Job Option: 1. Select your printer from the drop-down list. 2. Open the drop-down list directly below Printer: and select Option. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 89...
Page 90 Many options are available for selecting the type of the print media. Normally the Printer Setting is sufficient. Select your desired Media Type (see page 39 for more information). Any selection, other than printer’s Menu setting. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 90 NOTE Printer Setting will override the...
Page 91 Only standard sizes are checked. MP tray is handled as manual feed Selecting this will cause the MP tray to be used in manual feed situations. The MP tray cannot be used for duplex printing. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 91...
Page 92: Job Type Plug-In
OFF for secure printing to operate correctly. • Secure printing may not be available in some software applications. To access Job Type, 1. Select your printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 92 NOTE is displayed and only one copy printed.
Page 93 Print Type From here you select the type of printing you wish to use. • Normal The default setting. • Job Spool Lets you spool your print job to the printer’s hard drive. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 93...
Page 94: Secure Print
2. Use the numbered buttons on the control panel to enter the personal ID number you set above. 3. Press the VALUE button until ALL JOBS or the required job name is displayed. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 94 option. CANCEL Job Name ID Number box.
Page 95 Print document from the software application being used. The document will be stored on the printer’s hard disk and one copy will print for your perusal. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 95 ALL JOBS NOTES Print. to proceed with your print job. Print the...
Page 96 4. Press the CANCEL button to delete the remaining copies of the document. 5. When the deletion confirmation message appears, confirm by pressing the SELECT button. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 96 PRINT JOBS MENU or the required job ALL JOBS...
Page 97 SELECT button. 2. Use the numbered buttons on the control panel to enter the personal ID number you set above. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 97 NOTES HDD. to proceed with your print job. The document will...
Page 98 This option allows you to improve your print quality if there is a problem with printing such as too much graininess. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 98 or the required job ALL JOBS...
Page 99: Printing Using Special Features
Layout. 3. From the Layout screen, select the options desired. a. Set the number of pages to be printed under b. Select the desired orientation (portrait or landscape). Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 99 Pages per sheet...
Page 100: Duplex Printing
1. Select your desired Sharp printer. 2. Open the drop-down menu directly underneath the printer and select Layout. 3. From the Layout screen, select the options desired. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 100 Save Settings to save and close the printer...
Page 101 1. Select your printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 101 Sides. you prefer. NOTES...
Page 102 2. The General dialog box should already be displayed. If not, then select General from the menu. 3. Select Collated. 4. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 8.6-9.2.2 Operation • 102...
Page 103: Utilities
PostScript printer. This utility is an Adobe product and will not be supported by Sharp. Please see the Read Me file for further information. • Color Swatch Utility (see page 106) The Color Swatch Utility allows you to print color samples or swatches on your color printer.
Page 104: Installing The Utilities
7. Click the boxes beside the Utilities you wish to install, then click Install button. The Utilities install into the folder you specify during the installation process. Sharp AR-C200P: Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 Utilities • 104 folder. → English, then double click the to access the Utility Installation.
Page 105: Fonts Downloader
This utility allows you to transfer fonts to the printer’s RAM or hard disk and to manage fonts on your PostScript printer. This utility is an Adobe product and will not be supported by Sharp. Please see the Read Me file for further information.
Page 106: Color Swatch Utility
(R), green (G), and blue (B), that mix to form each particular shade. The amounts are given as a numerical value between 0 and 255. Sharp AR-C200P: Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 Utilities • 106 → → Sharp...
Page 107 • For additional information, including Applying Color Value in your Application, and Setting Monitor Color, see the Swatch Utility ReadMe file located in the Mac folder. Sharp AR-C200P: Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 Utilities • 107 Custom Swatch from the NOTE File menu.
Page 108: Net Utility For Ethertalk
Net Utility for EtherTalk This utility allows changing the Zone and Name of the Sharp printer on a network. Rename Printer/Zone 1. After opening the Net Utility application, press the to select the printer you wish to name. 2. Then, once found, follow the directions by pressing on the keyboard to rename the printer or the zone for the printer.
Page 109 1. After selecting the printer, from the menu select Config to gain a printout of the current configuration. Check Print Server Status 1. After selecting the printer, from the menu select Sharp AR-C200P: Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 Utilities • 109 Configure to enable. → File Print →...
Page 110 1. To reset the board or restore the defaults, from the menu select Reset and then the option desired. The program will ask if you intend to complete the task, answer accordingly. Sharp AR-C200P: Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 Utilities • 110 Change Type 2, you would press the to return Configure —...
Page 111: Macintosh Os 10.1.5
See your printed Software Installation Guide for information on installing printer drivers. Adjusting options Apple Computer has not enabled OS 10.1.5. Therefore, direct configuration of the printer driver is unavailable at this time. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Printer Driver • 111 Configure Printer... as of release...
Page 112: Operation
Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog. This section will only detail options as they apply to the Sharp printer driver. Color Print Matching The install utility provides a color matching profile for your printer. In general, using the Color Matching settings will provide reasonable default settings that produce good results for most documents.
Page 113 Monitor Color Profile Select Apple provides a ColorSync Utility → Devices that allows selection of the Sharp supplied ICC color profile for your monitor. The profile will attempt to calibrate the monitor to more closely match the printer’s output. However, merely selecting the profile will not automatically produce perfect results as many factors will contribute to the gamut of color selection.
Page 114 There are several options available to help match the printed colors with those displayed on screen. These options are explained in subsequent sections. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 114 Displays and select your monitor (in this...
Page 115 Some graphics applications such as Macromedia Freehand or Adobe Photoshop may display color differently from "office" applications such as Microsoft Word. Please see your application’s online help or user manual for more information. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 115 → Print). File Printer Features...
Page 116: Choosing A Color Matching Method
Matching Photographic Images RGB Only The standard Color Matching—found in the printer driver under Printer Features Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 116 NOTE → Features 2—is a generally a good choice.
Page 117 Adobe Photoshop, you may be able to use Soft-Proofing to simulate the printed image on your monitor. To do this, you can use the ICC-Profiles provided by Sharp, and then print using the ICC profiles as the Print Space (or Output space).
Page 118: Driver Options
Driver Options Sharp Printer Features To access Features 1. Select your printer. 2. Open the drop-down menu at left and select Printer Features. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 118...
Page 119 Collate Collating can be carried out with or without a hard disk drive installed. However, printers with a hard disk drive will provide greater performance. This option is useful when printing multiple Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 119...
Page 120 Black Overprint This option prevents registration errors and only works for 100% black text. Click the checkbox to enable the option. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 120 NOTE Printer Setting is used. Printer Setting, will override...
Page 121 RGB and CMYK data. No Color Matching No color correction occurs when selected. This option is beneficial when other matching regimens are used, specifically if you select a Color Simulation option. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 121...
Page 122 The default setting that selects the best options for your printer. This selection works best for office situations. Monitor (6500k) Perceptual Optimized for printing photographs when using a monitor with a color temperature of 6500K, This is best for printing photographic images. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 122...
Page 123 Best choice for printing photographs. Compresses the source gamut into the printer's gamut whilst maintaining the overall appearance of an image. This may change the overall appearance of an image as all the colors are shifted together. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 123...
Page 124 Printer Halftone This option prevents the halftone of a high-end graphic application from printing. Click the checkbox to enable the option. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 124...
Page 125 SWOP, Euroscale or Japan. If using CMYK Ink Simulation, it is recommended that you switch off all other Printer Color Matching by selecting the No Color Matching option under the Color Match option in the printer driver. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 125...
Page 126 Only standard sizes are checked. Toner Saving Checking this will enable toner saving but reduce print quality. Page Rotate Checking this will rotate the printed material on the page 180 degrees. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 126 NOTE...
Page 127: Printing Using Special Features
3. From the Layout screen, select the options desired. a. For Multiple Pages, access b. Select the desired c. Select a Border Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 127 Pages per sheet Layout Direction. between the sheets, if desired.
Page 128 • Paper must be loaded into the paper tray with the print side facing upwards. The multi purpose tray cannot be used for duplex printing. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 128 screen, select the options desired. Sides. you prefer. Normally, the first option is...
Page 129 1. Select your printer. 2. The Copies & Pages dialog box should display. If not, select Copies & Pages from the menu. 3. Select Collated. 4. Click Print. Sharp AR-C200P: Macintosh OS 10.1.5 Operation • 129...
Page 130: Utilities
Mac OS 10.1.5 Utilities All Utilities on the installation CD are unavailable for Mac OS 10.1.5 and will only run on Mac Classic OS. Sharp AR-C200P: Mac OS 10.1.5 Utilities • 130 Important!
Page 131: Troubleshooting
LCD Messages The liquid crystal display (LCD) on the control panel indicates the printer status and if there is a problem with the printer. Status and error messages are listed below together with an explanation of what each message means:...
Page 132 PAPER JAM PAPER SIZE ERROR PLEASE POWER OFF POWER SAVE PRINTING PROCESSING Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 132 Meaning Data has been received but processing has not started yet. Un-printed data remains in buffer. Waiting for data to follow. Error with hard disk operations.
Page 133 SIZE MISMATCH STACKER FULL UNSUITABLE SIZE USB I/F ERROR WARMING UP Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 133 Meaning RAM is being checked after switching printer on. Registration adjustment being tested. An error has occurred setting up the registration. Indicates wrong paper being used.
Page 134: Paper Jams
If the top cover is closed too soon, the paper jam error will not be cleared. To minimize possible damage to the drums due to exposure to light, lower the top cover when appropriate, but do not press down to latch it. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 134 NOTE...
Page 135 2. Check the paper tray: Pull out the paper tray and remove any jammed paper from the printer, then gently push the paper tray back in. 3. Check behind the front cover. Open the front cover and remove any jammed paper, then close the front cover.
Page 136 • Keep the image drums away from light. b. Carefully remove any jammed paper from the transfer belt and top paper exit. c. Replace all four image drums as one unit into the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 136 CAUTION!
Page 137 5. Check behind the rear cover: open the rear cover and remove any jammed paper, then close the rear cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 137...
Page 138 If necessary, lift out the toner/drum cradle to access the jammed page. a. Release the fuser roller lock levers at either end of the fuser and slowly remove the jammed paper. b. Re-lock the levers at either end of the fuser. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 138 WARNING!
Page 139 7. Check the duplex unit (if installed). a. Open the front cover, then slide out the duplex unit. b. Open the duplex top cover and remove any jammed paper. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 139...
Page 140 8. Check any additional paper trays: if any optional paper tray(s) are installed, pull them out and check that no paper is jammed along the various parts of the exit path. 9. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 140...
Page 141: Problem Solving
The top cover has not remained open until all paper jams have been cleared. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 141 Remedy Place the printer on a stable, level surface. Use the correct type of paper (see Specifications). Store paper within specified temperature and humidity levels.
Page 142: Problems Printing
Printer is not selected in the printer driver. Incorrect printer driver is being used. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 142 Remedy Use USB cable to specification Ver.1.1. Check that USB interface is set to Enable. Configure again from the beginning.
Page 143 Printer requests paper size change to continue printing. Possible Cause Paper loaded in tray is different size from that formatted in software application. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 143 Remedy Close all other applications. Correct or recreate the file. Increase computer’s memory. Delete unnecessary files.
Page 144: Problems With Poor Quality Printing
The paper is moist. Paper is unsuitable for printer. Fading in patches Possible Cause The paper is moist. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 144 Remedy Clean LED head with lens cleaner or soft tissue. Change toner cartridge. Change image drum. Remedy Clean LED head with lens cleaner or soft tissue.
Page 145: Longitudinal Black Stripes
Black formation method does not match application. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 145 Remedy Replace image drum. Change toner cartridge. • If the lines or spots occur at intervals of approximately 44 - 94 mm, the image drum (green tube) is damaged or dirty.
Page 146: Miscellaneous Problems
Miscellaneous Problems The power is on, but the printer does not go online. Possible Cause Bad connection Print processing does not start. Possible Cause Printer error Print processing cancels. Possible Cause The printer interface cable is faulty. The time out setting is too short.
Page 147: Printer Takes A Long Time To Start Printing
Packing materials were left on the fuser when it was installed. Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 147 Remedy In the printer menu settings, set power save to a higher value to increase the length of time before entering power save mode.
Page 148: Maintenance
3. Refill the tray (takes up to 530 sheets—a standard package of 20-lb [75 g/m ] paper contains 500 sheets), then replace the sheets removed in step 2 (this ensures that the oldest paper is used first, to help prevent paper jams). Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 148...
Page 149 (max. 530 sheets of 20 lb. [75 gm²] paper). • Don’t load damaged paper. • Don’t mix paper of different sizes, paper quality or thickness. • Don’t remove the paper tray during printing. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 149 Important!
Page 150 6. If installed, a lower paper tray cannot be used to print if there is no paper tray inserted above it. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 150...
Page 151: Changing The Toner Cartridge
• Toner can also stain hands and clothing. See the Material Safety Data Sheets in your Warranty, Regulatory and Safety Information booklet for more information. 1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. WARNING! Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 151...
Page 152 (2), lifting the lever end of the cartridge first to disengage the locating peg on the image drum from the toner cartridge. Dispose of the toner cartridge in accordance with local legislation. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 152 Important!
Page 153 Removing the tape exposes the toner release area. Do not move the blue toner release lever until the toner is fully installed in the image drum. If you move the lever at this point, toner will spill out of the cartridge. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 153 CAUTION!
Page 154 6. Insert the new toner cartridge into the image drum, left side first, engaging the drum locating peg in the hole in the toner cartridge. 7. Gently push the toner cartridge down, engaging the locking pin into the groove on the image drum. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 154...
Page 155 8. Gently push the colored lever toward the back of the printer until it stops. This releases the toner into the image drum. 9. Gently wipe the LED head surface with LED lens cleaner or a soft tissue. Do not use methyl alcohol or other solvents on the LED head otherwise damage to the lens surface will occur.
Page 156 After installing the new toner cartridge, the message on the display TONER LOW or CHANGE TONER should disappear. However, this sometimes does not disappear until printing has been carried out. If it still does not disappear, reinstall the toner cartridge. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 156...
Page 157: Changing The Image Drum
• Never touch the surface of the green drum inside the image drum unit. 1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. CAUTION! Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 157 *** CHANGE CHANGE ***...
Page 158 2. Remove the appropriate image drum/toner cartridge from the printer. 3. Make sure the replacement image drum is the correct color and remove it from the packaging. 4. Remove the protective sheet from the new image drum. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 158...
Page 159 5. Install the new image drum in the printer. 6. Push the tab inwards and remove the blanking plate from the image drum. 7. Install a new toner cartridge: see “Changing the Toner Cartridge” on page 151. 8. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 159...
Page 160: Changing The Transfer Belt
1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. 2. Remove the cradle complete with the four image drums and toner cartridges from the printer. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 160...
Page 161 3. Press back the lock lever (1) and, using the handles (2 and 3), remove the old transfer belt from the printer. 4. Remove the new transfer belt unit from its packaging. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 161...
Page 162 5. Using the handles (2 and 3), align the pins (4) with the grooves (5) on the printer and insert the new transfer belt into the printer. 6. Move the lock lever (1) toward the front of the printer and ensure it locks the transfer belt into place.
Page 163 7. Reinstall the cradle complete with the four image drums and toner cartridges in the printer. 8. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 163...
Page 164: Changing The Fuser Unit
FUSER UNIT is displayed in the control panel. Fuser unit life is approximately 60,000 letter/A4 sheets. 1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. The fuser unit is very hot after printing. Always use the handle when lifting it. WARNING! Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 164...
Page 165 As you remove the tape, the levers at either end of the fuser should move into the locked position. 4. Using the handle (2), install the new fuser unit into the printer. Make sure the two spring loaded locking levers (1) lock the fuser unit into place.
Page 166 5. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 166...
Page 167: Cleaning The Led Heads
1. Switch off the printer and open the top cover. Do not use methyl alcohol or other solvents on the LED head: damage to the lens surface will occur. CAUTION! Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 167...
Page 168 2. Gently wipe the LED head surface with LED lens cleaner or soft tissue. 3. Close the top cover. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 168...
Page 169: Transporting The Printer
Transporting the Printer This printer is a precision machine. If it is transported without its protective packaging it may be prone to mechanical damage. To prepare the printer for transportation: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cable and printer interface cable from the printer and remove any paper from the paper trays.
Page 170 (1) to prevent any toner spillage during transportation. 5. Place the four image drums complete with their toner cartridges back into the printer. 6. Using the original packaging material, place the printer inside its box and seal the box. Sharp AR-C200P: Maintenance • 170...
Page 171: Accessories
• Paper Trays: see page 174 • Additional Memory: see page 176 Internal Hard Disk Drive The optional internal hard disk (Sharp AR-C20HD10) is used for proof and print, password or secure printing. Installing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable and printer interface cable.
Page 172 8. Print a Menu Map (see page 32) and check that the HDD appears at the top of the MenuMap. If it doesn’t, turn the printer off then pull the main board back out and reseat the hard disk drive. Turn the printer on again and reprint the MenuMap.
Page 173: Duplex Unit
Duplex Unit The Duplex Unit (Sharp AR-C20ADU) permits printing on both sides of the paper. Installing the Duplex Unit 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Open the front cover (1). 3. Insert the duplex unit (2) into the printer engaging the sides of the duplex unit in the slots in the printer.
Page 174: Additional Paper Trays
Additional Paper Trays Two additional paper trays (Sharp AR-C20PFU) can be installed, providing a maximum total paper capacity of approximately 1690 sheets, including the Multi-Purpose Tray. Installing Additional Paper Trays 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable and printer interface cable.
Page 175 2. Lower the printer gently on to the additional paper tray aligning the holes and connection socket on the base of the printer with the locating pegs and connector on the additional paper tray unit. 3. Connect the printer interface cable and power cable, then switch on the printer.
Page 176: Additional Memory
• Also used for graphic intensive applications on Networks. • Additional memory is available in 64Mb, 128Mb, and 256Mb modules. For more information see your authorized Sharp dealer. Installing Additional Memory If the maximum amount of memory is being installed in the printer (three 256 MB modules), the memory modules that were originally installed must be removed.
Page 177 Carefully insert the module in the socket, placing the ends into the slot in the lock tabs. Press down firmly, until you feel the board engage the connector, then make sure the white tabs come up to lock the module in place. Sharp AR-C200P: Accessories • 177...
Page 178 6. Print a MenuMap (see page 32) and check that the Total Memory Size shown at the top of the MenuMap matches the memory now installed in the printer. If it doesn’t, turn the printer off and pull out the main board and check to be sure that the modules are all firmly seated in their connectors.
Page 179: Specifications
Parallel Interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface Power control Sharp AR-C200P: Specifications • 179 LED exposed light source electronic photographic memory 600 x 1200 dpi Cyan, magenta, yellow, black (CMYK) Power PC 750 processor, 32 bit RISC CPU, 450 MHz,...
Page 180 (depending on paper weight) Print margin Print accuracy Startup time Power supply Sharp AR-C200P: Specifications • 180 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (option) • Color: 20 ppm • Black & White: 24 ppm • Transparencies, Color: 12 ppm • Duplex Printing, Color: 13 ppm Letter, Legal-14, Legal-13.5, Legal-13, Executive...
Page 181: Operating Environment
Operating environment Product life Dimensions Weight Sharp AR-C200P: Specifications • 181 Operating: 1350 max.; 500 W average (25°C) Standby: 1200 max.; 150 W average (25°C) Power Saving: 45 W max. Operating: • 50 to 90°F (10 to 32 °C) •...
Page 182: Consumables
Black Toner ... AR-C20TBU Cyan Toner ... AR-C20TCU Magenta Toner...AR-C20TMU Yellow Toner ... AR-C20TYU Drums Description ... Order No. Black Image Drum ... AR-C20BDR Cyan Image Drum ...AR-C20CDR Magenta Image Drum ... AR-C20MDR Yellow Image Drum... AR-C20YDR Sharp AR-C200P: Consumables • 182...
Page 183: Fuser Unit
Fuser Unit Description ... Order No. Fuser Unit, 120V ...AR-C20FU1 Transfer Belt Description ... Order No. Transfer belt ... AR-C20TB1 Sharp AR-C200P: Consumables • 183...
Page 184: Factory Default Settings
RESOLUTION TONER SAVE MODE MONO-PRINT SPEED ORIENTATION LINE PER PAGE EDIT SIZE a. Appears only when the optional Duplex Unit is installed. Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 184 Factory Default Setting LONG EDGE TRAY1 DOWN FEED WHEN MISMATCHING ENABLE...
Page 185: Media Menu
UNIT OF MEASURE X DIMENSION Y DIMENSION a. Appears only if optional Paper Tray is installed. b. Appears only if two optional Paper Trays are isntalled. Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 185 Factory Default Setting PLAIN AUTO PLAIN AUTO...
Page 186: Color Menu
YELLOW DARKNESS BLACK DARKNESS ADJUST REGISTRATION CYAN REG FINE ADJUST MAGENTA REG FINE ADJUST YELLOW REG FINE ADJUST INK SIMULATION INK LIMIT CMY100% density Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 186 Factory Default Setting AUTO [EXECUTE] [PRINT PATTERN] [EXECUTE] DARK DISABLE...
Page 187: System Config Menu
SYMBOL SET A4 PRINT WIDTH WHITE PAGE SKIP CR FUNCTUION LF FUNCTION PRINT MARGIN TRUE BLACK PEN WIDTH ADJUST Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 187 Factory Default Setting 60 mins. AUTO EMULATION 60 sec. 40 sec. CONTINUE ENGLISH Factory Default Setting...
Page 188: Ppr Emulation Menu (Windows Only)
LINE PITCH WHITE PAGE SKIP CR FUNCTUION LINE LENGTH FORM LENGTH TOF POSITION LEFT MARGIN FIT TO LETTER Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 188 Factory Default Setting 10 cpi 10 cpi to 12 cpi SET - 2 IBM-437 DISABLE NORMAL...
Page 189: Parallel Menu (Windows Only)
TCP/IP NETWARE ETHERTALK NETBEUI FRAME TYPE DHCP/BOOTP RARP IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY ADDRESS PRINT SETTINGS INITIALIZE Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 189 Factory Default Setting ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE NARROW ACK-IN-BUSY DISABLE DISABLE Factory Default Setting ENABLE DISABLE DISABLE...
Page 190: Memory Menu
Appears only if optional Duplex Unit is installed. b. Appears only if optional Paper Tray is installed. c. Appears only if two optional Paper Trays are installed. Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 190 Factory Default Setting AUTO EXECUTE 0.5MB...
Page 191: Maintenance Menu
Maintenance Menu Item EEPROM RESET POWER SAVE PAPER BLACK SETTING PAPER COLOR SETTING TRANSPR BLACK SETTING TRANSPR COLOR SETTING Sharp AR-C200P: Factory Default Settings • 191 Factory Default Setting EXECUTE ENABLE...
Page 192: Index
Index Accessories activating in driver75, 76, 77, 78 Additional paper trays ..174 Block device menu...67 Collating....129 Color matching methods .
Page 193 Printing the MenuMap ..32 Unpacking....10 Printer settings Changing....40 Confirming .

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