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Page output to non-sort tray
This is the output that results from selecting page mode or from using
a non-custom driver.
a non-custom driver.
There is no limit to the number of pages printed.
Pages are printed in order transmitted
Pages are stacked 1-N (reverse) order That is pages are stacked with
page 1 on top, successive pages below
page 1 on top, successive pages below
Set output to non-sort tray
Custom drivers print sets to the non-sort tray by transmitting the
pages repetitively in N-1 order.
pages repetitively in N-1 order.
Maximum number of pages per copy is equal to the N-1 page count
limit
limit
Maximum number of copies is 999
Group Output to non-sort tray
Custom drivers print groups to the non-sort tray by transmitting each
page with copy count in N-1 order.
page with copy count in N-1 order.
Maximum number of pages is equal to the N-1 page count limit
Maximum number of copies is 999.
D. Language
Rendering
There are 2 complete languages covered by this specification, Post-
Script, PCL-5e.
Script, PCL-5e.
PostScript and PCL5e duplicate the functionality of HP Laserjet 5
series, operating in Laserjet 3 mode except for resolution.
series, operating in Laserjet 3 mode except for resolution.
The PostScript renderer includes 35 Type 1 fonts, the PCL-5e
renderer includes 45 fonts plus line printer.
renderer includes 45 fonts plus line printer.
The HP-GL stroke font is supported.
PCL5e is not fully compatible since PCL5e requires 600dpi or 300 dpi
and AR-5132 only supports 400dpi.
and AR-5132 only supports 400dpi.
E. Emulation
Selection
The emulation to be used in rendering data can be selected automat-
ically or by a set of predefined rules.
ically or by a set of predefined rules.
Automatic emulation switching is accomplished by selecting the
rendering emulation based on selected features of the data stream
for:
rendering emulation based on selected features of the data stream
for:
PostScript
PCL-5e
1. Emulation Selection Method
Sharp supplied printer drivers and utilities send emulation data that
can be decoded. It is possible that there are some poorly behaved
applications that is not supply data such that the format can be unam-
biguously selected.
can be decoded. It is possible that there are some poorly behaved
applications that is not supply data such that the format can be unam-
biguously selected.
Results of printing from data streams that dont match the available
types is uncertain.
types is uncertain.
In addition to automatic selection, the printing system can be con-
figured to:
figured to:
Use any single emulation unless commanded in job stream
Select automatically based on data sensed (default)
F. Port
Selection
The data source for printing and the source for printer administration
can be selected independently and automatically.
can be selected independently and automatically.
Switching printing from one port to the other can occur between jobs
according to the following configurable priority schemes:
according to the following configurable priority schemes:
Round Robin, switch between jobs
Round Robin, switch when the present port is idle (default)
depend on PJL (default PS)
depend on PJL (default PCL)
Use only parallel port
Use only Network port
G. Contention Between Printing and Copying
Contention between printing and copying is managed by the copier
The copier can be switched manually to print mode. The copier will
automatically switch to print mode after a configurable idle period and
after a print job has been started in the print controller
automatically switch to print mode after a configurable idle period and
after a print job has been started in the print controller
Printing may be interrupted by copying.
There is 1 setting in the copier controller for contention:
Copy idle time before
printing starts/resumes
printing starts/resumes
10-240 seconds (in copier)
(60 seconds is the default )
(60 seconds is the default )
If a print job is interrupted, action depends on the kind of finishing in
use:
use:
Printing to a sorter: The present page is printed to the rest of the
sorter trays
sorter trays
Duplex: Printing continues until any duplex storage is emptied.
There is 1 setting in the printer controller for contention. The idle time
in the printer configuration menu until copy mode resumes can be
adjusted
in the printer configuration menu until copy mode resumes can be
adjusted
At the conclusion of a print job the copier returns to copy mode after 3
seconds.
seconds.
H. Printer
Administration/Status/Configuration
The printer system can be configured using the copier front panel in
printer configuration mode.
printer configuration mode.
I. Drivers
Supported Platforms and Languages are:
OS
PCL5e
PostScript
Custom
PostScript
PPD
Win 95, Win 3.1, 3.11, WfW
Yes
Yes
Yes
Win NT 3.51, and 4.0
No
No
Yes
Macintosh
No
Yes
Yes
J. Front Panel Interaction
The Copier/Printer front panel has 2 modes of operation Copier mode
and printer mode.
and printer mode.
In copier mode limited information about the status of the printer
function is available.
function is available.
The control panel can be switched to printer configuration mode by a
key operation.
key operation.
Generally the printer control panel is a mult-line 1/4 VGA character
oriented display with numeric entry and list selection.
oriented display with numeric entry and list selection.
In addition to configuring printing parameters the printer control panel
can:
can:
1. Set the NIC card IP address
2. Print a demonstration print/capabilities page
3. Restore the printing system to default configuration (except
serial # and NIC)
4. Reset the printing system to power on configuration
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