SHARP AL-1633/1644 User Manual

MODEL

AL-1633 AL-1644

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE

• INTRODUCTION

• SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AL-1633/1644

•

BEFORE INSTALLATION

• INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

• CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

• CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER

• SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER

• HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL

• TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION

This manual explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. The procedure for viewing the Online Manual is also explained.

Trademark acknowledgments

•Microsoft® Windows® operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

•Windows

95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP are

trademarks or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Acrobat

logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

CONTENTS

SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AL-1633/1644................................................................................ 2

BEFORE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 3

● HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................... 3

● INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE ........................................................... 3

● INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................ 3

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................... 4

● INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) .............................................................. 4

● INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE)................................................................... 6

● INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) ........................................ 8

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ................................................................................................. 10

● CONNECTING A USB CABLE ............................................................................................................. 10

● CONNECTING A PARALLEL CABLE .................................................................................................. 10

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER ....................................................................................... 11

SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER ............................................................................................... 12

● Windows XP.......................................................................................................................................... 12

● Windows 98/Me/2000 ........................................................................................................................... 13

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL .......................................................................................... 14

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 15

• The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.

• The explanations in this manual are based on the North American version of the software. Versions for other countries and regions may vary slightly from the North American version.

• Where "AL-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX". For the name of your model, see "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS" in the Operation Manual.

• This manual refers to the "SHARP DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM AL-1633/1644 Software" CD-ROM simply as "CD-ROM".

Note

SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AL-1633/1644

The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software:

MFP driver

Printer driver

The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine. The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility that monitors the machine and informs you of the printing status, the name of the document currently being printed, and error messages.

Scanner driver

The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant applications.

Sharpdesk

Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage documents and image files, and launch applications.

Button Manager

Button Manager allows you to use the scanner keys on the machine to scan a document.

The scanning feature can only be used with computers that are running Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and are connected to the machine by a USB cable. If you are running Windows 95/NT 4.0 or are connected by a parallel cable, only printing is available.

Note

BEFORE INSTALLATION

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Check the following hardware and software requirements before installing the software.

*1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home

Edition preinstalled models equipped with a USB interface as standard. *2 Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode. *3 Administrator’s rights are required to install the software using the installer.

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE

The software that can be installed varies depending on the operating system and type of connection to the machine.

*1 When the machine is connected using a parallel cable, the Print Status Window can only be used when the parallel port is set

to ECP mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer. *2 Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel cable, however, the machine's scanner function cannot be used.

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Follow the appropriate installation procedure for your operating system and type of cable as indicated below.

Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 1.1*1 or bi-directional parallel

interface (IEEE 1284)

Operating system*

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)

Windows 2000 Professional

, Windows XP Professional*3,

Windows XP Home Edition

Display 800 x 600 dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better)

Hard disk free space 150 MB or more

Other hardware requirements An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate

MFP Driver

Button

Manager

Sharpdesk

Printer driver

Scanner

driver

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP USB connection

Available*

Available Available Available

Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP Parallel connection

Not Available Not Available Available

Operating system Cable Procedure to follow

Windows XP USB/Parallel INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 4)

Windows 98/Me/2000 USB INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE) (p. 6)

Windows 98/Me/2000 Parallel

INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8)

Windows 95/NT 4.0 Parallel

INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8)

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE)

The USB or parallel cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding.

If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appear. If this happens, click the "Cancel" button to close the window and disconnect the cable.

Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).

Double-click the "setup"

icon

()

Select the software packages to be installed and then click the "Next" button.

Software packages with a checkmark ( ) in the list on the screen will be installed. Click the "Display README" button to show information on packages that are selected.

Check the packages on the screen, and then click the "Start" button.

The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If an incorrect package is displayed, click the "Back" button and select the correct packages.

• In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation.

• The scanner feature only works when using a USB cable.

• If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem. After the problem is solved, the installation procedure will continue. Depending on the problem, you may have to click the "Cancel" button to exit the installer. In this case, reinstall the software from the beginning after solving the problem.

• When installing Sharpdesk, a minimal version of Internet Explorer 5.01 will be installed on your computer if your computer does not currently have Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later

Note

The cable will be connected in step 11.

If the language selection screen appears after you double click the "setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next" button. (Normally the correct language is selected automatically.)

Note

• If you are using a parallel cable, do not select the Button Manager checkbox (this feature is not supported when a parallel cable is used).

• If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. For the software that can be installed, see "INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE" (p. 3).

Note

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

The files required for installation of the MFP driver are copied (if "MFP Driver" was selected in Step 5).

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When you are asked how the printer is connected, select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" button.

When "The MFP driver installation is complete." appears, click the "OK" button. The Button Manager installer will start.

Begin the installation of Button Manager (if "Button Manager" was selected in Step 5).

Follow the on-screen instructions. Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that setup is successful. The Sharpdesk installer will start.

Begin the installation of Sharpdesk (if "Sharpdesk" was selected in Step 5).

Follow the on-screen instructions. Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that Setup is complete.

When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button.

When "Now connect the MFP interface cable to the PC." appears, click the "OK" button.

Connect the interface cable to the machine and your computer (p. 10).

• If you are using a USB cable, make sure the machine's power is turned on and then connect the cable.

• If you are using a parallel cable, turn off the power of the machine and your computer, connect the cable, turn on the power of the machine, and then turn on your computer.

Windows will detect the machine and the Plug and Play screen will appear. If you are using Windows XP with a parallel cable, go to step 13.

Begin installation of the scanner driver. (Only when using a USB cable.)

"SHARP AL-XXXX" will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)", click the "Next" button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Begin installation of the printer driver.

"SHARP AL-XXXX" will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. Follow the on-screen instructions.

This completes the installation of the software.

• If you installed the MFP driver, configure the printer driver settings as explained in "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p. 11).

•

If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as explained in "SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER" (p. 12).

If the following screen appears while the files are being copied (the message may appear more than once), click the "Continue Anyway" button.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

Caution

Note

If a warning window appears regarding the "Windows logo test", be sure to click the "Continue Anyway" button.

Caution

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