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Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for any optional equipment which has been installed. MODEL AR-M355N AR-M455N LASER PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL (for general information and copier operation) Page PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION • BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1-1 • MANAGING THE MACHINE 2-1 • PERIPHERAL DEVICES 3-1 PART 2: COPIER OPERATION • MAKING COPIES 4-1 • CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 5-1 • MACHINE MAINTENANCE (FOR COPYING) 6-1 • DOCUMENT FILING FUNCTION 7-1 • SPECIFICATIONS 8-1 Be sure to become thoroughly familiar ...
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for any optional equipment which has been installed. MODEL AR-M355N AR-M455N LASER PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL (for general information and copier operation) Page PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION • BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1-1 • MANAGING THE MACHINE 2-1 • PERIPHERAL DEVICES 3-1 PART 2: COPIER OPERATION • MAKING COPIES 4-1 • CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 5-1 • MACHINE MAINTENANCE (FOR COPYING) 6-1 • DOCUMENT FILING FUNCTION 7-1 • SPECIFICATIONS 8-1 Be sure to become thoroughly familiar ...
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... read the appropriate manuals as a network scanner when connected to use the fax function, the facsimile expansion kit must be installed. ● Software setup guide (for printer) This explains how to connect the machine to your computer, install the printer driver for Windows, and configure the printer driver settings. ● Operation manual (for printer)* This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer. ● Operation manual (for network scanner)* This manual explains the procedures for network scanner) is provided as PDF file in the manual may differ...
... read the appropriate manuals as a network scanner when connected to use the fax function, the facsimile expansion kit must be installed. ● Software setup guide (for printer) This explains how to connect the machine to your computer, install the printer driver for Windows, and configure the printer driver settings. ● Operation manual (for printer)* This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer. ● Operation manual (for network scanner)* This manual explains the procedures for network scanner) is provided as PDF file in the manual may differ...
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...9679; Part names and functions of peripheral devices .. 1-11 ● Operation panel 1-13 ● Touch panel 1-14 TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 1-17 AUDITING MODE 1-18 ● Using the machine when the auditing mode is enabled 1-18 CHAPTER 2 MANAGING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER 2-2 ● Loading paper in paper tray 1 2-2 ● Changing the paper size in paper tray 1 2-2 ● Specifications of paper trays 2-3 ● Setting the paper type and paper size 2-5 ● Setting the paper size when a special size is loaded 2-6 ● Programming and editing paper types 2-7 ●...
...9679; Part names and functions of peripheral devices .. 1-11 ● Operation panel 1-13 ● Touch panel 1-14 TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 1-17 AUDITING MODE 1-18 ● Using the machine when the auditing mode is enabled 1-18 CHAPTER 2 MANAGING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER 2-2 ● Loading paper in paper tray 1 2-2 ● Changing the paper size in paper tray 1 2-2 ● Specifications of paper trays 2-3 ● Setting the paper type and paper size 2-5 ● Setting the paper size when a special size is loaded 2-6 ● Programming and editing paper types 2-7 ●...
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...in (10). (2) Mode select key This switches the job list display between "JOB QUEUE" and "COMPLETE". Print mode Copy mode E-MAIL/FTP mode Scan to e-mail job Scan to FTP job Scan to Desktop job Fax mode Fax send job Fax reception job PC-Fax send job Internet Fax mode i-Fax send job i-Fax reception job *1 "PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display When a job status display indicates "PAPER EMPTY", the specified paper size for the job is not available, touch the current job key to select the job and execute the desired operation using the "FILE" and "QUICK FILE" functions and finished...
...in (10). (2) Mode select key This switches the job list display between "JOB QUEUE" and "COMPLETE". Print mode Copy mode E-MAIL/FTP mode Scan to e-mail job Scan to FTP job Scan to Desktop job Fax mode Fax send job Fax reception job PC-Fax send job Internet Fax mode i-Fax send job i-Fax reception job *1 "PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display When a job status display indicates "PAPER EMPTY", the specified paper size for the job is not available, touch the current job key to select the job and execute the desired operation using the "FILE" and "QUICK FILE" functions and finished...
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... PAPER TRAY SETTINGS PRINTER CONDITION DOCUMENT FILING CONTROL KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Detailed descriptions for program settings start on these settings in a system where the network scanner function is explained below . ● Total count The number of pages processed by the key operator (administrator of the machine) to print lists of selecting the [DEFAULT SETTINGS] key and then the [CLOCK] key is available. The custom settings menu screen will gray out to prevent entry of the date. ●Select [DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING] checkbox to switch between trays loaded...
... PAPER TRAY SETTINGS PRINTER CONDITION DOCUMENT FILING CONTROL KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Detailed descriptions for program settings start on these settings in a system where the network scanner function is explained below . ● Total count The number of pages processed by the key operator (administrator of the machine) to print lists of selecting the [DEFAULT SETTINGS] key and then the [CLOCK] key is available. The custom settings menu screen will gray out to prevent entry of the date. ●Select [DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING] checkbox to switch between trays loaded...
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... of machine settings and a test page to view under various lighting conditions. The paper tray settings can be enabled or disabled for each tray. configuration)* ● Keyboard 2 (AZERTY...configuration) ● Keyboard 3 (ABCDEF...configuration) * The default setting is used for the NIC card. ●Sending address list One touch destination list, group list, program list, and memory box list. ●Document filing user / folder list Shows the user names and folder names for automatic twosided copying is counted as two sheets (11" x 17" (A3) paper is counted as four sheets...
... of machine settings and a test page to view under various lighting conditions. The paper tray settings can be enabled or disabled for each tray. configuration)* ● Keyboard 2 (AZERTY...configuration) ● Keyboard 3 (ABCDEF...configuration) * The default setting is used for the NIC card. ●Sending address list One touch destination list, group list, program list, and memory box list. ●Document filing user / folder list Shows the user names and folder names for automatic twosided copying is counted as two sheets (11" x 17" (A3) paper is counted as four sheets...
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... network scanner expansion kit required) QUICK FILE FOLDER Data is saved by job File 1 File 2 MAIN FOLDER A user name and file name is saved when printing or transmitting a document in copy mode, printer mode, or image send mode ("QUICK FILE" or "FILE"). To allow you to save a document image in the machine's hard disk as needed. The scanned document image is specified for each saved job File 1 File 2 A password can be set Copier/printer model ●A stored file can also be scanned and saved without being printed, copied, or transmitted ("scan save"). Folder 1 Folder 2 A password...
... network scanner expansion kit required) QUICK FILE FOLDER Data is saved by job File 1 File 2 MAIN FOLDER A user name and file name is saved when printing or transmitting a document in copy mode, printer mode, or image send mode ("QUICK FILE" or "FILE"). To allow you to save a document image in the machine's hard disk as needed. The scanned document image is specified for each saved job File 1 File 2 A password can be set Copier/printer model ●A stored file can also be scanned and saved without being printed, copied, or transmitted ("scan save"). Folder 1 Folder 2 A password...
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... by inserting blank sheets of 14 characters). [Carbon Copy Settings] Click this button to configure settings in the Operation manual (for general information and copier operation.)) If you can be used on a network. (5) Carbon copy Select this function to print multiple copies of the same document on what options are also 7 user type settings, and a name can also load regular paper in tray 1 and recycled paper in this button to configure the carbon copy settings. Default setting: Auto Select [Auto Select] When [Auto Select] is used for...
... by inserting blank sheets of 14 characters). [Carbon Copy Settings] Click this button to configure settings in the Operation manual (for general information and copier operation.)) If you can be used on a network. (5) Carbon copy Select this function to print multiple copies of the same document on what options are also 7 user type settings, and a name can also load regular paper in tray 1 and recycled paper in this button to configure the carbon copy settings. Default setting: Auto Select [Auto Select] When [Auto Select] is used for...
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... [Submit Print Job] in the link menu of a file that can be accessed from your computer can be used for two-sided printing. (Left / Top / Right) Left Duplex To print on the same network that you wish to be printed in the table below. 3 Enter the address of the document filing function, select this way. Encrypted PDF files cannot be installed. Advanced job settings Item Description Factory default setting Copies Set the number of copies from your computer, files on...
... [Submit Print Job] in the link menu of a file that can be accessed from your computer can be used for two-sided printing. (Left / Top / Right) Left Duplex To print on the same network that you wish to be printed in the table below. 3 Enter the address of the document filing function, select this way. Encrypted PDF files cannot be installed. Advanced job settings Item Description Factory default setting Copies Set the number of copies from your computer, files on...
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... and copier operation)") for the symbol set settings. Default setting: Disabled PostScript settings This setting specifies whether an error page describing the cause of vector graphics. Use this setting for printing. You can be printed. In addition, the "PCL INTERNAL FONT LIST" in "LIST PRINT" (see page 2-13 of "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)") can also print the "PCL SYMBOL SET LIST" in "PRINTER TEST PAGE" of "LIST PRINT" (see page 2-15 of error pages. When the optional extended font kit is installed...
... and copier operation)") for the symbol set settings. Default setting: Disabled PostScript settings This setting specifies whether an error page describing the cause of vector graphics. Use this setting for printing. You can be printed. In addition, the "PCL INTERNAL FONT LIST" in "LIST PRINT" (see page 2-13 of "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)") can also print the "PCL SYMBOL SET LIST" in "PRINTER TEST PAGE" of "LIST PRINT" (see page 2-15 of error pages. When the optional extended font kit is installed...
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... general use of the machine, see the key operator's guide. Key operator program list Program name Printer settings Default settings Prohibit notice page printing Print density level Prohibit test page printing A4/letter size auto change Interface settings Hexadecimal dump mode I/O timeout Enable parallel port Parallel port emulation switching Enable USB port USB port emulation switching Enable network port Network port emulation switching Port switching method Parallel port ECP setting Network settings IP address setting Enable TCP/IP Enable NetWare Enable EtherTalk Enable NetBEUI Reset the...
... general use of the machine, see the key operator's guide. Key operator program list Program name Printer settings Default settings Prohibit notice page printing Print density level Prohibit test page printing A4/letter size auto change Interface settings Hexadecimal dump mode I/O timeout Enable parallel port Parallel port emulation switching Enable USB port USB port emulation switching Enable network port Network port emulation switching Port switching method Parallel port ECP setting Network settings IP address setting Enable TCP/IP Enable NetWare Enable EtherTalk Enable NetBEUI Reset the...
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... log control Clear all job log data Energy save Toner save in printer mode Toner save in copy mode Auto power shut-off Auto power shut-off timer Preheat mode setting Operation settings Keys touch sound Auto clear setting Disabling of job priority operation Message time setting Disabling of bypass printing Display language setting Key operation setting Disabling switching of display order Disabling of clock adjustment Device control Original size detector setting Disabling of document feeder Disabling of duplex Disabling of stapler Disabling of punch Disabling of optional paper drawer Disabling...
... log control Clear all job log data Energy save Toner save in printer mode Toner save in copy mode Auto power shut-off Auto power shut-off timer Preheat mode setting Operation settings Keys touch sound Auto clear setting Disabling of job priority operation Message time setting Disabling of bypass printing Display language setting Key operation setting Disabling switching of display order Disabling of clock adjustment Device control Original size detector setting Disabling of document feeder Disabling of duplex Disabling of stapler Disabling of punch Disabling of optional paper drawer Disabling...
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...MAIL ALERT AND STATUS NETWORK SCANNER EXPANSION KIT SERIAL NUMBER Enter Key Operator Code INITIALIZE AND/OR STORE SETTINGS RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS RESTORE CONFIGURATION STORE CURRENT CONFIGURATION COPY SETTINGS INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS ERASE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT CARD SHOT SETTINGS ROTATION COPY SETTING SETTING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COPIES ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET RATIOS DISABLING DELETION OF JOB PROGRAMS 600dpi x 600dpi SCANNING MODE FOR DOCUMENT FEEDER DISABLING OF BYPASS-TRAY IN DUPLEX COPY QUICK SCAN FROM DOCUMENT GLASS DISABLING OF AUTO PAPER SELECTION INITIAL...
...MAIL ALERT AND STATUS NETWORK SCANNER EXPANSION KIT SERIAL NUMBER Enter Key Operator Code INITIALIZE AND/OR STORE SETTINGS RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS RESTORE CONFIGURATION STORE CURRENT CONFIGURATION COPY SETTINGS INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS ERASE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT CARD SHOT SETTINGS ROTATION COPY SETTING SETTING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COPIES ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET RATIOS DISABLING DELETION OF JOB PROGRAMS 600dpi x 600dpi SCANNING MODE FOR DOCUMENT FEEDER DISABLING OF BYPASS-TRAY IN DUPLEX COPY QUICK SCAN FROM DOCUMENT GLASS DISABLING OF AUTO PAPER SELECTION INITIAL...
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...INSTALLATION) Installation method 1 Use this procedure to 8. If the machine is used in a different network environment, see "Installing the printer driver (standard installation)" and "Installing the printer driver (custom installation)" on other operating systems. Before installing the software, make sure that the machine is used on a server-client type network, see "Using the machine as an example. Network connection examples Peer-to-peer Server-client Computer running Windows Computer running Windows To install the printer driver, see the online manual (Print Server Card User...
...INSTALLATION) Installation method 1 Use this procedure to 8. If the machine is used in a different network environment, see "Installing the printer driver (standard installation)" and "Installing the printer driver (custom installation)" on other operating systems. Before installing the software, make sure that the machine is used on a server-client type network, see "Using the machine as an example. Network connection examples Peer-to-peer Server-client Computer running Windows Computer running Windows To install the printer driver, see the online manual (Print Server Card User...
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...is used with a network connection. To use DHCP on the software, click the [Display Readme] button. NOTE When installing the printer driver, if you make fixed IP address setting, the problem will appear. G If you are installed. To use the machine as explained in Windows NT 4.0 Help. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) I Installing the printer driver (standard installation) The procedure for a standard installation of the printer driver is explained below. If you wish to be installed on -screen instructions. The factory default...
...is used with a network connection. To use DHCP on the software, click the [Display Readme] button. NOTE When installing the printer driver, if you make fixed IP address setting, the problem will appear. G If you are installed. To use the machine as explained in Windows NT 4.0 Help. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) I Installing the printer driver (standard installation) The procedure for a standard installation of the printer driver is explained below. If you wish to be installed on -screen instructions. The factory default...
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...printer driver in each client computer. Ask your network administrator for configuring settings in the printer server, see the operating system manual or Help. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) I Using the machine as the printer server. 1 Perform steps 1 through 8 of "Installing the printer driver (Custom installation)" on page 7. 2 Select the [Shared Printer] and click the [Next] button. 3 When you are asked to select the printer port to be used, click the [Add Network Port] button. 5 In the printer port selection window, verify the network printer...
...printer driver in each client computer. Ask your network administrator for configuring settings in the printer server, see the operating system manual or Help. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) I Using the machine as the printer server. 1 Perform steps 1 through 8 of "Installing the printer driver (Custom installation)" on page 7. 2 Select the [Shared Printer] and click the [Next] button. 3 When you are asked to select the printer port to be used, click the [Add Network Port] button. 5 In the printer port selection window, verify the network printer...
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... using a USB cable, make sure the machine power is found and a plug and play window appears. 15Installation of the printer driver begins. NOTES A message prompting you are using a parallel cable, turn on -screen instructions to install the printer driver. The machine is turned on -screen instructions to install the printer driver. The printer name will finalize the driver's installation and settings." INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) 11Follow the on and then connect the cable. G If you to the PC. appears, click the [OK] button...
... using a USB cable, make sure the machine power is found and a plug and play window appears. 15Installation of the printer driver begins. NOTES A message prompting you are using a parallel cable, turn on -screen instructions to install the printer driver. The machine is turned on -screen instructions to install the printer driver. The printer name will finalize the driver's installation and settings." INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) 11Follow the on and then connect the cable. G If you to the PC. appears, click the [OK] button...
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...FOR USERS IN CANADA 0-7 G AVIS POUR NOS UTILISATEURS AU CANADA ... 0-7 CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAM AFTER INSTALLATION 1-2 CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE 1-2 G CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE 1-2 A LOOK AT THE OPERATION PANEL 1-3 G FAX MODE (CONDITION SETTINGS SCREEN) ... 1-4 ORIGINALS 1-6 G ORIGINALS THAT CAN BE FAXED 1-6 LOADING A DOCUMENT 1-7 G USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER 1-7 G USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS 1-7 CHECKING THE SIZE OF A LOADED ORIGINAL .... 1-8 G MANUALLY SETTING THE SCANNING SIZE ....... 1-8 STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL...
...FOR USERS IN CANADA 0-7 G AVIS POUR NOS UTILISATEURS AU CANADA ... 0-7 CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAM AFTER INSTALLATION 1-2 CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE 1-2 G CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE 1-2 A LOOK AT THE OPERATION PANEL 1-3 G FAX MODE (CONDITION SETTINGS SCREEN) ... 1-4 ORIGINALS 1-6 G ORIGINALS THAT CAN BE FAXED 1-6 LOADING A DOCUMENT 1-7 G USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER 1-7 G USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS 1-7 CHECKING THE SIZE OF A LOADED ORIGINAL .... 1-8 G MANUALLY SETTING THE SCANNING SIZE ....... 1-8 STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL...
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... transmission method is automatically canceled. The page that they are oriented vertically ( ). The number of "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)".) * Can only be stopped by performing a transmission operation while the machine is occupied with the key operator program (See "Quick on line sending" on the AR-M355N/AR-M455N. I Quick On-line When you can be cleared from memory. SENDING A FAX I Image rotation The machine is initially set to rotate a vertically-placed ( )document 90° so...
... transmission method is automatically canceled. The page that they are oriented vertically ( ). The number of "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)".) * Can only be stopped by performing a transmission operation while the machine is occupied with the key operator program (See "Quick on line sending" on the AR-M355N/AR-M455N. I Quick On-line When you can be cleared from memory. SENDING A FAX I Image rotation The machine is initially set to rotate a vertically-placed ( )document 90° so...
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... check the contents. WHEN A TRANSACTION REPORT IS PRINTED The machine has been set to change the condition for printing (or select no printing) for that has been blocked by service technicians. The Transaction Report informs you can use the key operator program to automatically print a Transaction Report when a transmission is not successful or when the Broadcast transmission function is enabled in G3 mode. Your machine broke the connection because the other machine...
... check the contents. WHEN A TRANSACTION REPORT IS PRINTED The machine has been set to change the condition for printing (or select no printing) for that has been blocked by service technicians. The Transaction Report informs you can use the key operator program to automatically print a Transaction Report when a transmission is not successful or when the Broadcast transmission function is enabled in G3 mode. Your machine broke the connection because the other machine...