SHARP ARM237 ARM277 Operation Manual User Guide
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Master the full capabilities of the AR-M230/M270 multifunction printer system with this comprehensive guide. Designed for operators and administrators, this manual provides extensive instructions solely focused on printing functionality. It covers everything needed to run your device efficiently, including basic print setup, advanced features like two-sided copying and watermarking, job management (stapling, prioritizing), network sharing settings, and detailed troubleshooting for common driver errors. Ensure optimal performance with clear guidance from start to finish.
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AR-M230/M270 Series Online Manual Start Click this "Start" button.
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Introduction This manual describes the printer function of the AR-M230/M270 series digital multifunctional system. For information on loading paper, replacing toner cartridges, clearing paper misfeeds...
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How to use the online manual This section explains how to view the online manual. Please read this section before using the online manual. For information on using Acrobat Reader, see Acrobat Reader H...
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Contents Introduction TROUBLESHOOTING How to use the online manual Troubleshooting Printing does not take place Improper printing operation PRINT Print quality is not satisfactory Basic printing If a ...
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PRINT Basic printing (part 1) The following example explains how to print a document from Word Pad. Before printing, make sure that the correct size of paper for your document has been loaded in the m...
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PRINT Basic printing (part 2) When "Paper Selection" is set to "Auto Select" Click the "Print" button ("OK" button in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0). If "Paper S...
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PRINT Basic printing (part 3) When the "Paper Selection" setting is "Paper Source" or "Paper Type" When "Paper Selection" in the "Paper" tab of the pr...
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PRINT Opening the printer driver from the "start" button Printer driver settings can be configured by opening the printer driver from the Windows "start" button. Settings adjusted ...
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PRINT Printer driver settings To view Help for a setting, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting. Some restrictions exist on the combinations of setti...
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PRINT Two-sided printing This feature allows you to print on both sides of the paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select "2-Sided (Book)" or "2-Sided ...
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PRINT Printing multiple pages on one page This feature allows you to reduce and print two or four document pages on a single sheet of paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen ...
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PRINT Fitting the printed image to the paper The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps shown below to use this ...
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PRINT Rotating the print image 180 degrees The print image can be rotated 180 degrees. This feature is used to enable correct printing on envelopes and other paper with flaps that can only be loaded i...
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PRINT Printing a watermark You can print a watermark such as "CONFIDENTIAL" on your document. To print a watermark, open the printer driver, click the "Watermarks" tab, and follow ...
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PRINT Stapling printed pages (when a finisher is installed) When a finisher is installed, printed pages can be stapled. To use this feature, open the printer driver setup screen, and select the "...
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PRINT Giving priority to a print job When a print job is waiting because the machine is copying or printing a received fax, the following procedure can be used to interrupt the current job and immedia...
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PRINT Canceling a print job A print job in progress or waiting to be printed can be canceled. Use the print job status screen to cancel the job. Press the [JOB STATUS] key. The job in progress and the...
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PRINTER SHARING Sharing the printer using windows networking The machine can be used as a shared printer in a Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP network environment. Note that the Windows network environ...
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PRINTER SHARING Shared printer settings On the computer to which the machine is directly connected Follow the steps below to use the computer directly connected to the machine as a print server. If yo...
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PRINTER SHARING Client settings (part 1) Follow the procedure below to install the printer driver in the client. If your operating system is Windows NT 4.0, refer to "Settings in Windows NT 4.0&q...
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PRINTER SHARING Client settings (part 2) Select "Browse for a printer", and click the Select the printer to be shared in the network, "Next" button. and click the "Next" ...
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PRINTER SHARING Client settings (part 3) Settings in Windows NT 4.0 If your operating system is Windows NT 4.0, establish settings as follows in the printer properties after installing the printer dri...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to solve printer problems. Refer to the relevant section based on the problem. To load paper, remove paper misfeeds, load staples in the fini...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 1) Check the connections Is the interface cable compatible with the machine If the interface cable becomes disconnected and computer? If the interfac...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 2) Check Your Computer Is there enough computer memory or hard disk If your computer is connected to the machine space? through the parallel port, is...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 3) Check the machine Power switch on? Copy job being performed? Turn the power switch on. (See "POWER ON AND OFF" in Wait until copying is ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 4) Checking the printer driver Has the printer driver been installed properly? Is your machine selected correctly in the current Check if the printer...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Improper printing operation Printing is slow Stapling is not possible (when a finisher is installed) Simultaneous use of two or more application software programs? Is stapling disabled...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Print quality is not satisfactory (part 1) Check the paper being used Non-standard paper used? Check that the paper conforms to the specification. Refer to "LOADING PAPER" in...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Print quality is not satisfactory (part 2) The printed image is coarse Part of the printed image is missing Has the printer driver been specified to suit both Did you set sufficient ma...
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TROUBLESHOOTING If a Notice Page is printed If you find that a notice page has been printed at the end of a print job, the print data received from the computer has not been printed as specified. Fix ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Uninstalling the printer driver To delete a printer driver that has been installed using the installer, follow the procedure shown below. Click the "start" button, and then c...
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SPECIFICATIONS Printer specifications AR-M236/AR-M237: 23 pages/min. Printing speed AR-M276/AR-M277: 27 pages/min. Resolution 600 dpi IMC Memory 32 MB* Additional memory slots 2 slots (maximum of 1024...
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INDEX Index Printing a watermark...........................14 Printing does not take place ...............24 "Auto Select" Giving priority to a print job .................16 Printing is slow...
Manual Details
| Brand | Sharp |
|---|---|
| Pages | 34 |
| File Size | 1005.25 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I view the online manual?
To follow links, click green underlined text; use bookmarks or contents for direct jumps.
What should I check if printing does not take place?
Check the ON LINE indicator (page 5) and ensure the machine is powered on and ready to operate.
How do I change default printer settings?
You can modify default settings using the key operator programs for more information in the key operator's guide.
Where can I find instructions on staples printing?
See section 15 on 'Stapling printed pages (when a finisher is installed)' under CONTENTS.