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Overview
Overview
The Sharp AR-P15 Network Printer Board embeds computer connectivity and highly
efficient PCL printing capacity into the Sharp AR-651/810 series of digital copiers. The
Sharp AR-P15 Network Printer Board is shipped with all necessary software already
installed.
This guide refers to the Sharp AR-P15 Network Printer Board as the “AR-P15” and
refers to the Sharp AR-651/810 series as the “copier”.
The AR-P15 provides the Ethernet networking interface, handles the communication
with external devices, and controls (optional) hard disk drive functions. The on-board
CPU controls the printing image data transferred to and from the copier. Standard
on-board memory totals 128MB, supplied in one DIMM in J49.
Optional upgrades for the AR-P15 include:
• PostScript option—PostScript (PS) key chip for motherboard socket U800
• Hard disk drive (HDD) option—HDD key chip for motherboard socket U800,
HDD, and HDD ribbon cable for motherboard connector J207.
• Memory option—one additional 128MB DIMM for motherboard socket J48
This guide describes how to service the AR-P15, including how to reinstall system
software, if necessary. Generally, the AR-P15 does not require regular maintenance. Use
the procedures in this guide to inspect, remove, reseat, or replace major hardware
components and to reinstall system software.
This document includes information on:
• AR-P15 motherboard and chassis (page 6)
• AR-P15 memory (page 7)
• System software (page 18)
You will need to reinstall system software if you:
• Replace the optional hard disk drive
• Upgrade to a more recent version of the system software
Spares for the AR-P15 are available from your authorized service support center.
On the standard AR-P15, system software resides in flash memory. When the AR-P15 is
configured with the HDD option, system software resides in the HDD.
