SHARP AR-C262M/BC320 User Manual

• INTRODUCTION

• ABOUT THE CD-ROM

• INSTALLING THE PRINTER

DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION)

• UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES

• INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING THE "ADD PRINTER WIZARD"

• INSTALLING AND USING THE TWAIN DRIVER

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CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO YOUR COMPUTER

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Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximum benefit from the product.

Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)".

Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)" and operation manuals for any optional equipment which has been installed.

INSTALLATION/

TWAIN DRIVER

OPERATION MANUAL

DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

MODEL

AR-C262M AR-BC320

AR-C260/BC320 Series

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Warranty

While every effort has been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible, SHARP Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to its content. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this operation manual.

© Copyright SHARP Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation. Microsoft

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

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Warning:

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine due to product improvements and modifications.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual explains how to install the printer driver and utilities required for the printer function, and how to use the "SHARP MFP TWAIN C" scanner driver (hereafter referred to as "TWAIN driver"). To use the printer function, please read the manual indicated below (online manual) in addition to this manual. To use the TWAIN driver to scan from a computer, please see "Setup for scanning" (page 2) and then refer to the indicated pages. (To use the scanner function, the optional devices such as the network scanner expansion kit (ARNS2) are required.)

Installation guide (for printer) (this manual)

Explains the contents of the CD-ROM that is included with the product and the procedure for installing the software.

Manuals for use of the printer function

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Operation manual (for printer)

This manual can be found in the "Software CD-ROM". This contains information on using the printer function, including printer settings, how to print, printing from the operation panel of the machine, troubleshooting, and key operator programs for the printer function.

Help files installed with the software in the "Software CD-ROM"

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Printer Status Monitor Help file

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Printer Administration Utility Help file

Print Server Card Online Manual

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Print Server Card Online Manual

This manual is on the "Software CD-ROM". Refer to this manual when using the machine in a network environment.

SOFTWARE LICENCE

The SOFTWARE LICENCE will appear when you install the software from the CD-ROM. By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENCE.

Manuals for use of the network scanner function

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Operation manual (for network scanner)

This manual can be found in the "Software CD-ROM". Read this manual for information on using Scan to FTP, Scan to E-mail, and other network scanner functions. To use the scanner function, the network scanner expansion kit (AR-NS2) is required. For more information, see page 1 of the "Operation manual (for network scanner)".

INTRODUCTION

TWAIN driver

TWAIN is an interface standard for scanners and other image input devices. By installing the TWAIN driver, you can scan using any application that supports the TWAIN standard.

■■■■ How the TWAIN driver differs from the network scanner

The scanner function of the TWAIN driver differs from the scanner function of the optional network scanner expansion kit as indicated below (for more information, see page 3 of the "Operation manual (for network scanner)").

Using the network scanner function

Multiple originals can be scanned continuously.

Using the TWAIN driver (SHARP MFP TWAIN C)

Fine adjustments can be made to the image while viewing it on the computer. Part of a scanned image can be cut out and saved on the computer.

■■■■ Setup for scanning

Perform the following procedures to set up for scanning with the TWAIN driver.

Procedure Page

Installing the TWAIN driver ....................................................................... Page 19

Setting the IP address ............................................................................... Page 21

Scanning with the TWAIN driver ............................................................... Page 22

• Place the original and switch the machine to PC SCAN mode

• Select the device

• Open the TWAIN driver

• Select scan settings

• Scan the original and save the image

Required part

Original

ABOUT THE CD-ROM

This product includes the "Software CD-ROM". This CD-ROM contains the software indicated below.

■■■■ Integrated wizard-type installer for the utilities below and online manuals

This CD-ROM contains a wizard-type installer for installation of the following utilities, and online manuals.

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PCL5c Printer Driver:

The printer driver that is required for use of this product.

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Printer Administration Utility*

When using the printer in a network environment, this administration utility makes it possible to configure printer settings and monitor the printer from a computer. (This utility is for use by system administrators.)

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Printer Status Monitor*1:

When using the printer in a network environment, this provides messages and displays that allow you to monitor the status of the printer.

●●●● Scanner driver (Twain)

TWAIN is an interface standard for scanners and other image input devices. By installing the TWAIN driver, you can scan using any application that supports the TWAIN standard.

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NICManager

Use this program to configure and check the IP address when the machine is connected to a network.

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Acrobat Reader 5.0

This program is used to view the online manuals on your computer screen.

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Online Manuals (see the previous page)

Manuals in PDF format that are viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

To view online manuals, specify the path as follows (where "R" represents the letter of your CD-ROM drive):

R:\Printer_Manual\EnglishA\Prn_AR_C262M_BC320.pdf

R:\Scanner_Manual\EnglishA\Scn_AR_C262M_BC320.pdf

*1 To use the printer status monitor and the printer administration utility, the machine must be connected to a

network.

*2 · The Twain driver (SHARP MFP TWAIN C) can only be used on a network port. A parallel port or USB port

cannot be used.

· When using the Twain driver in Windows NT 4.0, you must log on with administrator's rights.

■■■■ Setup utilities and manuals for use of the machine as a network printer

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Please read before using (Readme):

Contains information on using the utilities, viewing the online manuals, and restrictions.

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Print Server Card Quick Setup:

This is a wizard-type utility for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 that allows you to conveniently configure the print server.

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Print Server Card Standard Setup:

This installs and launches "NICManager", which enables administration and configuration of advanced print server settings.

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SC-Print2000 Install:

This installs software for direct printing from Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me to the machine. LPR (only for this machine) or IPP can be selected.

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Online Manual:

This manual in PDF format explains the settings and procedures required for using the machine as a network printer. R:\Tool\Manual\English

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION)

The procedures for installing the printer driver and utilities (hereafter called "software") required for use of the machine as a printer are explained in this section. There are two ways of installing the printer driver: using the installer in the "Software CD-ROM", and using the "Add printer wizard". To print from a Macintosh environment, the optional PS3 Expansion Kit is required.

1. Installation using the installer

The software programs installed and the steps for installation vary depending on the version of Windows you are running and the type of connection to your computer. Refer to the table below and select the installation method that matches your environment.

Installation method 1 Follow the procedure from page 5 to page 10. Installation method 2 Follow the procedure on page 11 to page 12. Installation method 3 Follow the procedure on page 13 to page 14. Installation method 4 Follow the procedure on page 15 to page 16.

*1 To install the software from the CD-ROM, you must have administrator rights. *2 Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported.

2. Installation of the printer driver using the "Add printer wizard"

Installation of the printer driver using the "Add printer wizard" is performed using basic Windows procedures. To install the printer driver by this method, see page 17. In case of upgrading the version of currently installed printer driver, delete the currently installed printer driver first and then install the new printer driver. To uninstall the printer driver, see page 16.

3. About network environments

There are several types of network environments. The explanations in this manual assume that your operating system is Windows and that TCP/IP protocol is used in your network environment.

Windows version

Windows XP*1/Server 2003

Windows NT 4.0

/2000

Windows Me Windows

95/98

Type of connection to printer

LAN cable connection

Installation method 1

USB cable connection

Installation

method 2

Installation method 3

Parallel cable connection

Installation method 4

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION)

Installation method 1

Use this procedure to install the software in the following environments:

1. Printer connected by LAN cable

2. Windows version: Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example. Follow the same steps to install the software on other operating systems. Before installing the software, make sure that the machine is connected to the network with a network cable.

About network environments

There are several types of network environments. Typical environments include the following:

● Windows network environment

● NetWare network environment

● UNIX network environment

● Macintosh network environment

This manual explains peer-to-peer and server-client network connections in a Windows environment. If the machine is used in a different network environment, see the online manual (Print Server Card User's Manual) on the "Software CD-ROM".

Network connection examples

Computer running Windows

Example: Windows Server 2003 environment

To configure server settings when the machine is used on a server-client type network, see the operating system manual or Help.

To install the printer driver, see "Installing the printer driver (standard installation)" and "Installing the printer driver (custom installation)" on pages 6 to 9.

To install the printer driver, see "Using the machine as a shared printer via a server" on page 10.

TCP/IP protocol Microsoft Printing Protocol

Peer-to-peer

Server-client

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION)

■■■■ Set the IP address of the machine

Before installing the printer driver, set the IP address of the machine using the appropriate key operator program. For this procedure, see Key Operator Programs (page 6-6) in the "Operation manual (for printer)" (in PDF format) in the "Software CD-ROM". The factory default setting for the IP address is "DHCP", which means that the IP address is set automatically. If you are not using the machine in a DHCP environment, ask your network administrator for the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway to be used for the machine, and then input this information into the key operator program.

■■■■ Installing the printer driver (standard installation)

The procedure for a standard installation of the printer driver is explained below. This procedure is normally used when the printer driver will be used with a network connection.

To use the machine as a network printer in Windows NT 4.0, "TCP/IP Protocol" must be installed on your computer. If this is not installed, install as explained in Windows NT 4.0 Help.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanied the machine into your CDROM drive.

Click the [start] button, click [My Computer], and then double-click the CDROM icon.

In Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click [My Computer], and then double-click the CDROM icon.

Double-click the [SETUP] icon.

The Licence Agreement window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the licence agreement, and then click the [Yes] button.

After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the [Next] button.

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

To view detailed information on the software, click the [Display Readme] button.

● If you wish to install the printer status monitor or the Scanner driver, click the [Utility Software] button in this window and then click the [Printer Status Monitor] or [Scanner Driver] button and follow the on-screen instructions. If you installed the scanner driver, read the separate supplementary manual after completing installation.

● If you wish to install the printer administration utility, click the [Administrator Tools] button in this window and then click the [Printer Administration Utility] button and follow the on-screen instructions.

Click the [Next] button.

NOTE

If DHCP is used, the IP address assigned to the machine may be changed automatically on occasion. If this happens, printing will not be possible. To use DHCP on this machine, please configure a DHCP reservation. Or, if you make fixed IP address setting, the problem will be resolved.

NOTE

When installing the printer driver, if you wish to install a display font or specify the IP address of the machine by direct entry, select [Custom installation]. (page 8)

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION)

Click the [Standard installation] button.

The printers that are connected to the network are found. Select the machine and click the [Next] button.

If the machine is not found, make sure that the machine is powered on and connected to your computer and then search again. If the machine is still not found, use the custom installation procedure to directly specify the IP address (page

8).

A confirmation window will appear. Read the contents and click the [Next] button.

Select the printer driver being installed as the default printer and click the [Next] button.

Check the contents of the window and click the [Next] button.

Installation of the printer driver begins.

When the finish setup window appears, click the [OK] button.

Click the [Close] button.

This completes the installation.

NOTE

When you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature appears, be sure to click the [Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button.

NOTE

A message prompting you to restart your computer may appear after installation is finished. If this message appears, click [Yes] to restart your computer.

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