Sharp AR-P27 User Manual

AR-P27

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PRINTER EXPANSION KIT

SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for network printer)

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

KIT DE EXPANSIÓN PARA IMSRESORA

GUÍA DE INSTALACIÓN DE SOFTWARE (para la impresora de red)

KIT D'IMPRESSION MONOPOSTE

GUIDE D'INSTALLATION DU LOGICIEL (pour imprimante réseau)

KIT DE EXPANSÃO PARA IMPRESSORA

MANUAL DE CONFIGURAÇÃO DO SOFTWARE (da impressora de rede)

PORTUGUÊS

For users in the USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING:

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with EMC regulations.

Se debe usar cables protegidos con el aparato para garantizar el cumplimiento con las regulaciones EMC.

Afin de respecter la réglementation sur la compatibilité électromagnétique; il est recommandé d'utiliser des câbles d'interface blindés.

Têm de ser utilizados com este equipamento cabos de interface blindados para assegurar a conformidade com os regulamentos EMC.

Notice for Users in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CONTENTS

SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE..................................................................................................... 2

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

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

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

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER............................................................ 4

● CONNECTING TO A NETWORK ...............................................................................................4

● INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER......................................................... 5

● INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR ...................................................................11

USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION.............................. 12

● INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER....................................................... 12

● CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ........................................................................................... 19

USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER ............................................................. 20

INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS............................................................................ 22

USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0)

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER ............................................................................ 24

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL............................................................................... 26

TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................... 27

SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE................................................................................................... 29

BEFORE INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 29

● HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS................................................................. 29

● CONNECTING TO A NETWORK .............................................................................................29

MAC OS X............................................................................................................................ 30

MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2..............................................................................................................35

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL............................................................................... 37

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INTRODUCTION

This manual explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer function of the SHARP digital multifunctional system. The procedure for viewing the online manual is also explained.

Note

SOFTWARE LICENSE

The SOFTWARE LICENSE 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 LICENSE.

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.

• The explanations of screens and procedures in this manual are primarily for Windows® XP in Windows® environments, and Mac OS X v10.4 in Macintosh environments. The screens may vary in other versions of the operating systems.

• 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.

• This manual contains references to the fax function. However, please note that the fax function is not available in some countries and regions.

• This manual contains explanations of the PC-Fax driver and PPD driver. However, please note that the PC-Fax driver and PPD driver are not available and do not appear on the software for installation in some countries and regions.

• Where "AR-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX".

• This manual refers to the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the AR-M258/AR-M318 and the printer expansion kit (AR-P27) simply as "CD-ROM".

• The PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1N) mentioned in this manual is an option.

SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

The "Software CD-ROM" consists of 2 discs. The CD-ROM contains the following software:

Note

For users of Windows NT 4.0

The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if you want the software for Windows NT 4.0.

Disc 1

• Printer driver

These allow the machine to be used as a printer.

- PCL6 and PCL5e printer driver

The machine supports the Hewlett-Packard PCL6 and PCL5e printer control languages. It is recommended that you use the PCL6 printer driver. If you have a problem printing from older software using the PCL6 printer driver, use the PCL5e printer driver.

- PS printer driver*

The PS printer driver supports the PostScript 3 page description language developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

- PPD driver*

The PPD driver enables the machine to use the standard Windows PS printer driver.

• Printer Status Monitor*

This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen.

Disc 2

• PC-Fax driver*

This enables you to send a file from your computer as a fax using the same procedure as when printing the file. (When the fax option is installed.)

• Printer Administration Utility*

This allows the administrator to monitor the machine and configure machine settings from a computer. To install and use the Printer Administration Utility, see the Readme file and the manual in PDF format on the "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2). The Readme file and manual are in the following folder on the CD-ROM. (Substitute the letter of your CD-ROM drive for "R" in the following path.)

R:\Sadmin\Documents\EnglishA*

*1 To use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver, the PS3 expansion kit must be installed. *2 To use the Printer Status Monitor and the Printer Administration Utility, the printer must be connected to a

network running TCP/IP protocol. *3 To use the PC-Fax driver, Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be installed on your computer. *4 "English A" in North America. "English" in Europe.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

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

Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0/1.1*1, bi-directional

parallel interface (IEEE 1284), or 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN card

Operating system Windows 98, Windows Me,

Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)* Windows 2000 Professional* Windows XP Home Edition*2, Windows Server 2003*

Other hardware requirements An environment that allows any of the above operating systems to fully operate

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

Windows XP Home Edition or Windows Server 2003 preinstalled models equipped with a USB interface as standard.

*2 Administrator's rights are required to install the software using the installer.

, Windows XP Professional*2,

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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

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Cable Operating system Procedure to follow

LAN

USB

Parallel

Printer sharing

Note

For users of Windows NT 4.0

The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if you want the software for Windows NT 4.0.

Windows 98/Me/ NT 4.0/2000/XP/ Server 2003

Windows 98/Me/2000 Installation in Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB cable) (page 14)

Windows XP/Server 2003

Windows 98/Me/ NT 4.0/2000

Windows XP/Server 2003

Windows 98/Me/ NT 4.0/2000/XP/ Server 2003

1. CONNECTING TO A NETWORK (page 4)

2. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER (page 5)

Installation in Windows XP/Server 2003 (USB/parallel cable) (page 12)

Installation in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 (parallel cable) (page 16)

Installation in Windows XP/Server 2003 (USB/parallel cable) (page 12)

USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER (page 20)

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER

This section explains how to install the software when the machine is connected to a Windows network (TCP/IP network).

TCP/IP network (Local area network)

Printing using LPR protocol

Windows computer connected to the same network as the machine

CONNECTING TO A NETWORK

To connect the machine to a network, connect the LAN cable to the machine's network connector. Use a shielded LAN cable. After connecting the machine to a network, be sure to configure the IP address and other network settings before installing the software. (The factory default setting for the IP address is to receive the IP address automatically when the machine is used in a DHCP environment.) Network settings can be configured using "NETWORK SETTINGS" in the key operator programs on the machine.

Caution

If the machine is used in a DHCP environment, the IP address of the machine may change. If this happens, printing will not be possible. This problem can be avoided by using a WINS server or by assigning a permanent IP address to the machine.

Checking the IP address of the machine

You can check the IP address of the machine by printing out the "PRINTER SETTINGS LIST" in the custom settings. Follow these steps to print out the "PRINTER SETTINGS LIST". Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key, touch the [LIST PRINT] key, touch the [PRINTER TEST PAGE] key, and then touch the [PRINTER SETTINGS LIST] key.

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER

Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0*/2000*/XP*/Server 2003*

* Administrator's rights are required to install the software.

Note

• For users of Windows NT 4.0

• The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if you want the software for Windows NT 4.0. 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, see Windows NT 4.0 Help to install "TCP/IP Protocol".

• The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver.

• To install the PPD driver when Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0 is used, see "USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0)" (page 23) and install the driver using the Add Printer Wizard. To print to the machine over the Internet using the IPP function when the machine is installed in a

• remote location, or to print using the SSL (encrypted communication) function, see "Printing using the IPP function and the SSL function" (page 8) and install the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver.

• The installation procedure in this section is for both the printer driver and the PC-Fax driver, although the explanations are centered on the printer driver.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

•

If you are installing the printer driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

•

If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 2" on the front of the CD-ROM.

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

In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click [My Computer] and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.

Read the message in the "Welcome"

window and then click the [Next] button.

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

• To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button.

• Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.

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Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will

appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button.

Note

You can show the "SOFTWARE LICENSE" in a different language by selecting the desired language from the language menu. To install the software in the selected language, continue the installation with that language selected.

* The above screen appears when the printer

driver is being installed.

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Standard installation] button.

Note

When [Custom installation] is selected, you can change any of the items below. When [Standard installation] is selected, the installation will take place as indicated below.

• Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print

• Set as default printer: Yes (excluding the PC-Fax driver)

• Printer driver name: Cannot be changed

• PCL printer display fonts: Installed

If you selected [Custom installation], select [LPR Direct Print] and click the [Next] button. If you selected other than [LPR Direct Print], see the following pages:

• IPP: page 8

• Shared printer: page 20 Connected to this computer: page 12

•

Printers connected to the network are detected.

Select the machine and click the [Next] button.

Note

10 11

• If the machine is not found, make sure that the machine is powered on and that the machine is connected to the network, and then click the [Re-search] button.

• You can also click the [Specify condition] button and search for the machine by entering the machine's name (host name) or IP address. For information about checking the IP address, see "Checking the IP address of the machine" (page 4).

A confirmation window appears. Check the contents and then click the [Next] button.

When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button.

Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears.

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER

Note

• When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. Go to the next step.

• The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver. The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you

• are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.

When you are asked whether or not you want the printer to be your default printer, make a selection and click the [Next] button.

If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer driver to be used as the default printer. If you do not wish to set one of the printer drivers as the default printer, select [No].

Note

If you clicked the [Custom installation] button in step 8, the following windows will appear.

• Printer name window If you wish to change the printer name, enter the desired name and click the [Next] button.

• Window confirming installation of

the display fonts

To install the display fonts for the PCL printer driver, select [Yes] and click the [Next] button.

• When the PC-Fax driver is being

installed, this screen does not appear. Go to the next step.

• If you are not installing the PCL

printer driver (you are installing the PS printer driver or the PPD driver), select [No] and click the [Next] button.

When the installation completed

screen appears, click the [OK] button.

Click the [Close] button in the window

of step 6.

Note

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your computer.

This completes the installation.

• After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (page 24) to configure the printer driver settings.

• If you installed the PS printer driver or the PPD driver, the PS display fonts can be installed from the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit. See "INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS" (page 22).

• If you are using the machine as a shared printer, see "USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER" (page 20) to install the printer driver on each of the client computers.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. Installation begins.

Caution

If 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.

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER

Printing using the IPP function and the SSL function

The IPP function can be used to print to the machine over a network using HTTP protocol. When the machine is in a remote location, this function can be used in place of the fax function to print a higher quality image than a fax. The IPP function can also be used in combination with the SSL (encrypted communication) function to encrypt the print data. This enables secure printing with no concern that the data will be leaked to others.

Note

To use the SSL function, configure the "SSL SETTINGS" in the key operator programs of the machine. To configure the settings, see the "Key operator's guide".

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

• If you are installing the printer driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

• If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 2" on the front of the CD-ROM.

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

In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click [My Computer] and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.

Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

• To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button.

•

Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will

appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button.

Note

Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the [Next] button.

* The above screen appears when the printer

driver is being installed.

Click the [Next] button.

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER

Click the [Custom installation] button.

When you are asked how the printer is

connected, select [IPP] and click the [Next] button.

Enter the machine's URL and click the

[Next] button.

Enter the URL in the following format:

Normal format:

http://<the machine's domain name or IP address>:631* *1 Normally "631" should be entered for

the port number. If the IPP port number has been changed on the machine, enter the new port number.

When SSL is used:

https://< the machine's domain name or IP address>:<port number* *2 Normally the port number and the colon

":" immediately preceding the port number can be omitted. If the IPP port number for SSL has been changed on the machine, enter the new port number.

/ipp

>/ipp

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If a proxy server is used, specify the

proxy server and click the [Next] button.

To specify a proxy server, select [Print via the proxy server] and then enter the [Address] and [Port number].

Note

If your computer and the machine are connected to the same local area network, you can click the [Search] button to search for the machine. The machine's URL will appear. Select the URL and click the [OK] button. You will return to the above screen and the machine's URL will be automatically entered.

When the model selection window appears, select the model name of your machine and click the [Next] button.

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER

When the printer driver selection window

appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button.

Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears.

Note

• When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. Go to the next step.

• The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver. The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you

• are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.

Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click the [Next] button.

If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer driver to be used as the default printer. If you do not wish to set one of the printer drivers as the default printer, select [No].

When the printer name window appears, click the [Next] button.

If you wish to change the printer name, enter the desired name.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. Installation begins.

Caution

Note

This completes the installation.

• After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (page 24) to configure the printer driver settings.

If 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.

When the installation completed screen appears, click the [OK] button.

Click the [Close] button in the window of step 6.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your computer.

When you are asked if you wish to

install the display fonts, select an answer and click the [Next] button.

• When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. Go to the next step.

• If you are not installing the PCL printer driver (you are installing the PS printer driver or the PPD driver), select [No] and click the [Next] button.

USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER

INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR

Note

Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0*/2000*/XP*/Server 2003*

* Administrator's rights are required to install the software.

The Printer Status Monitor cannot be used when printing to the machine using the IPP function.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

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

In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click [My Computer] and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.

Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).

Click the [Printer Status Monitor] button.

Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.

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The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will

appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button.

Note

This completes the installation.

For the procedures for using the Printer Status Monitor, see the Help file. Follow these steps to view the Help file: Click the Windows [start] button, select [All Programs] ([Programs] in versions of Windows other than Windows XP/Server 2003), select [SHARP Printer Status Monitor] and then select [Help].

Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the [Next] button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the installation completed screen

appears, click the [Finish] button.

To have the Printer Status Monitor start automatically when your computer is started, select the [Add this program to your Startup folder] checkbox and click the [Finish] button.

Click the [Close] button in the window

of step 6.

Note

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your computer.

USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER

Note

• The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver.

• To install the PPD driver when Windows 98/Me is used, see "USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0)" (page 23) and install the driver using the Add Printer Wizard.

• To use the port created when the printer driver is installed for fax data transfer, install the printer driver first and then install the PC-Fax driver.

Installation in Windows XP/Server 2003 (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 a 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.

Note

The cable will be connected in step 14.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

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

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will

appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button.

Note

Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the [Next] button.

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.

Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).

Click the [Next] button.

USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION

Click the [Custom installation] button.

When you are asked how the printer is

connected, select [Connected to this computer] and click the [Next] button.

When you are asked if you wish to

install the display fonts, select an answer and click the [Next] button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. When the installation completed screen appears, click the [OK] button.

Caution

Note

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

Click the [Close] button in the window of step 7.

When a message appears prompting you to connect the machine to your computer, click the [OK] button.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your computer.

Connect the interface cable to the

machine and your computer (page 19).

• 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,

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.

Installation of the PCL6 printer driver

begins.

When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], click the [Next] button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution

After completing the above steps, repeat the installation procedure from step 2 if you are installing the PCL5e, PS, PPD, or PC-Fax driver.

Repeat the installation procedure from step 2. If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 2" on the front of the CD-ROM and click the [PC-Fax Driver] button in step 7.

2. When the select printer driver to install screen appears, remove the checkmark from [PCL6] and select the checkbox of the printer driver that you wish to install.

This completes the installation.

• After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (page 24) to configure the printer driver settings.

• If you are using the machine as a shared printer, see "USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER" (page 20) to install the printer driver on each of the client computers.

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

turn off the

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USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION

Installation in Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB cable)

The USB cable must not be connected

to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding.

If a 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.

Note

The cable will be connected in step 15.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

Double-click [My Computer] ( ), and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ).

Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button.

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Custom installation] button.

Note

Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the [Next] button.

When you are asked how the printer is

connected, select [Connected to this computer] and click the [Next] button.

USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION

When the interface selection screen

appears, select [USB] and click the [Next] button.

When you are asked if you wish to

install the display fonts, select an answer and click the [Next] button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button.

Caution

In Windows 2000, if the following screen appears while the files are being copied (the message may appear more than once), click the [Yes] button.

When the installation completed screen appears, click the [OK] button.

Make sure that the power of the

machine is turned on, and then connect the USB cable (page 19).

Windows will detect the machine and the Plug and Play screen will appear.

Follow the instructions in the Plug and

Play screen that appears in your version of Windows to begin the installation.

After completing the above steps, repeat the installation procedure from step 2 if you are installing the PCL5e, PS, PPD, or PC-Fax driver.

2. When the select printer driver to install screen appears, remove the checkmark from [PCL6] and select the checkbox of the printer driver that you wish to install.

This completes the installation.

• After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (page 24) to configure the printer driver settings.

• If you are using the machine as a shared printer, see "USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER" (page 20) to install the printer driver on each of the client computers.

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Click the [Close] button in the window

of step 7.

When a message appears prompting you to connect the machine to your computer, click the [OK] button.

Note

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your computer.

USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION

Installation in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 (parallel cable)

Note

For users of Windows NT 4.0

The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if you want the software for Windows NT 4.0.

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

If a 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.

The cable will be connected in step 20.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

• If you are installing the printer driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

• If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 2" on the front of the CD-ROM.

Double-click [My Computer] ( ), and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ).

Read the message in the "Welcome"

window and then click the [Next] button.

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

• To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button.

• Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.

* The above screen appears when the printer

driver is being installed.

Click the [Next] button.

Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will

appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button.

Note

Click the [Custom installation] button.

USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION

When you are asked how the printer is

connected, select [Connected to this computer] and click the [Next] button.

If you are using Windows NT 4.0, go to step 12.

When the interface selection screen

appears, select [Parallel] and click the [Next] button.

Note

If "LPT1" does not appear, another printer or peripheral device is using LPT1. In this case continue the installation, and after the installation is finished, change the port setting so that the machine can use LPT1. This procedure is explained in "Another printer is using the parallel port (when using a parallel cable)" on page 27.

When the model selection window appears, select the model name of your machine and click the [Next] button.

When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button.

• Select the checkboxes of the printer drivers to be installed.

• When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. Go to the next step.

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Select the printer port and click the

[Next] button.

Select "LPT1" for the printer port.

Note

• To use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver, the PS3 expansion kit must be installed.

• The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000.

Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click the [Next] button.

If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer driver to be used as the default printer. If you do not wish to set one of the printer drivers as the default printer, select [No].

USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION

When the printer name window

appears, click the [Next] button.

If you wish to change the printer name, enter the desired name.

When you are asked if you wish to

install the display fonts, select an answer and click the [Next] button.

When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. Go to the next step.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. When the installation completed screen appears, click the [OK] button.

Click the [Close] button in the window

of step 7.

When a message appears prompting you to connect the machine to your computer, click the [OK] button.

Turn off the power of the machine and your

computer, and connect the machine to your computer with the parallel cable (page 19).

After connecting the machine to your computer, turn on the power of the machine and then start up your computer.

This completes the installation.

• After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (page 24) to configure the printer driver settings.

• If you are using the machine as a shared printer, see "USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER" (page 20) to install the printer driver on each of the client computers.

Note

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your computer.

USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer. Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

Interface cable

USB cable

Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (9 feet (3 m) max.) If the machine will be connected using a USB 2.0 interface, please purchase a USB cable that supports USB 2.0.

Parallel cable

IEEE 1284-Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface cable (9 feet (3 m) max.)

Caution

CONNECTING A USB CABLE

• USB is available on a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows Server 2003 preinstalled.

• Do not connect the interface cable before installing the printer driver. The interface cable must be connected during installation of the printer driver.

CONNECTING A PARALLEL CABLE

Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine.

Ensure that your computer and the

machine are turned off.

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Insert the other end of the cable into

your computer's USB connector.

Note

The cable can also be inserted into a USB 1.1 connector.

Insert the cable into the parallel

connector on the machine and fasten with the clasps.

Insert the other end of the cable into

your computer's parallel connector.

USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER

If you are going to use the machine as a shared printer on a Windows network with the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver installed on a print server, follow the steps below to install the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver on the client computers.

Note

• Ask your network administrator for the server name and printer name of the machine on the network.

• For the procedure for configuring settings on the print server, see the operation manual or the Help file of the operating system. The "print server" explained here is a computer that is connected directly to the machine, and "clients" are other computers connected to the same network as the print server.

• Install the same printer driver on client computers as the printer driver that is installed on the print server.

• If the PPD driver is installed on the print server and the client computers are running Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0, see "USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0)" (page 23) to install the printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into

your computer's CD-ROM drive.

• If you are installing the printer driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

• If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 2" on the front of the CD-ROM.

Click the [start] button, click [My

Computer] ( ), and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ).

In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click [My Computer], and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.

Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will

appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button.

Note

Read the message in the "Welcome"

window and then click the [Next] button.

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

• To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button.

• Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.

* The above screen appears when the printer

driver is being installed.

Click the [Next] button.

USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER

Click the [Custom installation] button.

Select [Shared Printer] and click the

[Next] button.

When the model selection window

appears, select the model name of your machine and click the [Next] button.

If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, go to step 13.

When the printer driver selection window

appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button.

Be sure to select the same printer driver as the printer driver used in the print server (the machine).

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Select the name of the printer set as

the shared printer on the print server from the list, and click the [Next] button.

You can also click the [Add Network Port] button and select the printer to be shared (the machine) by browsing the network in the window that appears.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the "Finish" screen appears,

click the [Close] button.

Note

This completes the installation.

• After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (page 24) to configure the printer driver settings.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your computer.

Note

If the shared printer does not appear in the list, check the settings in the printer server.

INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS

Fonts that can be used by the PS printer driver are contained on the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit. Install these fonts as needed for the PS printer driver.

Insert the "PRINTER UTILITIES"

CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

If your computer is configured for auto start on the CD-ROM, proceed to step 4.

Click the [start] button, click [My

Computer] ( ), and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ).

If you are using Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click [My Computer], and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.

Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).

Note

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

Select the [PS Display Font] checkbox

and click the [Next] button.

Caution

Do not select "PS Printer Driver". The PS printer driver for the machine should only be installed from the CD-ROM that accompanies the AR-M258/M318 and the AR-P27 printer expansion kit.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0)

If the PS3 expansion kit is installed on the machine and you wish to use the standard Windows 98/Me/NT

4.0 PS printer driver, follow the steps below to install the PPD driver using the Add Printer Wizard.

•

Note

The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if you want the software for Windows NT 4.0.

• If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you can install the PPD driver from the installer. Be sure to view the Readme file (Readme.txt) before installing the PPD driver. If you are using Windows

• 98/Me, the Readme file is in the [EnglishA]* folder of the "Software CD-ROM". If you are using Windows NT

4.0, the Readme file will be in the [EnglishA]* folder inside the folder that contains the extracted files after you get the software. For the location of the folder, see step 4.

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Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into

your computer's CD-ROM drive.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and

then click [Printers].

Double-click the [Add printer] icon.

The "Add Printer Wizard" will appear.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When you are asked to specify the path of the PPD file, enter the path as follows.

(Substitute the letter of your CD-ROM drive for "R" in the following paths.)

Operating system PPD file path

Windows 98/Me R:\Drivers\Printer

\EnglishA*\PPD\9XME

Windows NT 4.0 (Folder containing

extracted files) \EnglishA*\PPD\NT40

* In regions other than the U.S., enter "English"

instead of "EnglishA".

Note

After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (page 24) to configure the printer driver settings.

Installing the resident font information (Windows 98/Me)

If you have installed the PPD driver on Windows 98/Me and will be using the resident fonts in the machine, you must install the resident font information. Follow the procedure below to install the resident font information.

Note

• Before installing the resident font information, be sure to install the PPD driver.

• In the event that a resident font cannot be selected in a software application, install the resident font information again.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into

your computer's CD-ROM drive.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM.

Double-click [My Computer] ( ) and

then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ().

Double-click the [Drivers] folder, the

[Printer] folder, the [EnglishA] folder (for regions other than the U.S., double-click the [English] folder), the [PPD] folder, the [9XME] folder, and then [PFMSetup.exe].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the resident font information has been installed, restart your computer.

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER

After installing the printer driver, you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the options that have been installed and the size and type of paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps below to configure the printer driver.

Note

3 4

If the PPD driver is installed, see "When the PPD driver is installed" (page 25).

Click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes].

In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers].

If [Printers and Faxes] does not appear in the [start] menu in Windows XP, click the [start] button, click [Control Panel], click [Printers and Other Hardware], and then click [Printers and Faxes].

Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select [Properties] from the [File] menu.

If you are using Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/ Server 2003, go to step 4.

In Windows 98/Me, click the [Setup] tab.

Click the [Configuration] tab and set the printer configuration based on the options that have been installed.

Set the printer configuration properly. Otherwise, printing may not take place correctly.

Click the [Set Tray Status] button and set the

size and type of paper loaded in each tray.

Select a tray from the "Paper source" menu, set the size of paper loaded in the tray from the "Set Paper Size" menu, and select the type of paper from the "Set Paper Type" menu. Repeat for each of the trays.

Click the [OK] button in the "Set Tray

Status" window.

Click the [OK] button in the printer

properties window.

Note

You can check the options that are installed and the tray settings by printing out the "PRINTER SETTINGS LIST" in the custom settings of the machine. Follow these steps to print out the "PRINTER SETTINGS LIST": Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key, touch the [LIST PRINT] key, touch the [PRINTER TEST PAGE] key, and then touch the [PRINTER SETTINGS LIST] key.

Note

If the machine is used as a network printer, you can click the [Auto Configuration] button to automatically configure the settings based on the detected machine status.

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER

When the PPD driver is installed

Click the [start] button and then click

[Printers and Faxes].

In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers].

Note

If [Printers and Faxes] does not appear in the [start] menu in Windows XP, click the [start] button, click [Control Panel], click [Printers and Other Hardware], and then click [Printers and Faxes].

Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select [Properties] from the [File] menu.

Configure the printer driver for the

options installed on the machine.

(1)

(2)

(1) Click the [Device Settings] tab.

In Windows 98/Me, click the [Device Options] tab.

(2) Configure each item based on the

machine configuration.

The items and the procedures for configuring the items vary depending on the operating system version.

(3) Click the [OK] button.

(3)

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Note

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL

The online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the machine as a printer. View the online manual to use the printer function after the initial setup is completed.

Note

To view the manuals in PDF format, Acrobat® Reader or Adobe® ReaderTM of Adobe Systems Incorporated is required. If neither program is installed on your computer, the programs can be downloaded from the following URL:

http://www.adobe.com/

Insert the CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

Insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 2" on the front of the CD-ROM.

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

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

Double-click the [Manual] folder, double-click the [EnglishA] folder (for regions other than the U.S., double-click the [English] folder), and then double-click the [ARP27.pdf] icon.

The online manual will appear.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer. To remove the software, see "Removing the software" in the online manual. Troubleshooting information can also be found in the README files for each of the software programs. To view a README file, click the [Display Readme] button in the "Software Selection" screen.

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Printer driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003)

If the printer driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, follow these steps to check your computer's settings.

Click the [start] button and then click

[Control Panel].

In Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].

Click [Performance and Maintenance],

and then click [System].

In Windows 2000, double-click the [System] icon.

Click the [Hardware] tab and then click

the [Driver Signing] button.

Check [What action do you want

Windows to take?] ([File signature verification] in Windows 2000).

Another printer is using the parallel port (when using a parallel cable)

If another printer is using the parallel port and printing is not possible using the machine, follow the steps below to change the port setting of the other printer driver, and make sure that the port of the printer driver for the machine is set to LPT1.

Click the [start] button and then click

[Printers and Faxes].

In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers].

Note

If [Printers and Faxes] does not appear in the [start] menu in Windows XP, click the [start] button, click [Control Panel], click [Printers and Other Hardware], and then click [Printers and Faxes].

Click the icon of the printer driver for which you wish to change the port setting, and select [Properties] from the [File] menu.

Click the [Ports] tab.

In Windows 98/Me, click the [Details] tab.

If the option [Block] has been selected, it will not be possible to install the printer driver. Select the option [Warn] and then install the printer driver.

Select [FILE:] in the "Print to the

following port" list box, and click the [OK] button.

Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer

driver icon and select [Properties] from the [File] menu.

Click the [Ports] tab.

In Windows 98/Me, click the [Details] tab.

Select [LPT1] in the "Print to the

following port" list box, and click the [OK] button.

Note

In the event that you need to use the other printer, repeat the above steps to set the port of the machine to "FILE:", and change the port setting of the other printer back to "LPT1".

TROUBLESHOOTING

The printer driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP/Server

2003)

In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, if the printer driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (for example, Plug and Play takes place without copying the required files for the printer driver installation), follow these steps to remove unneeded devices and then install the printer driver as explained in "USING THE MACHINE WITH A PARALLEL OR USB CONNECTION".

Click the [start] button, click [Control

Panel], and then click [Performance and Maintenance].

In Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].

Click [System], click the [Hardware]

tab, and click the [Device Manager] button.

Note

In Windows 2000, double-click the [System] icon, click the [Hardware] tab, and click the [Device Manager] button.

Click the ( ) icon beside "Other devices".

Plug and play screen does not appear (when using a USB cable)

If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available.

Click the [start] button, click [Control

Panel], and then click [Performance and Maintenance].

In Windows 98/Me/2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].

Click [System], click the [Hardware] tab,

and click the [Device Manager] button.

"Universal Serial Bus controllers" will appear in the list of devices.

Note

• In Windows 98/Me, double-click the [System] icon and click the [Device Manager] tab.

• In Windows 2000, double-click the [System] icon, click the [Hardware] tab, and click the [Device Manager] button.

• If the [System] icon does not appear in Windows Me, click [view all Control Panel options].

Click the ( ) icon beside "Universal Serial Bus controllers".

If "SHARP AR-XXXX" appears, select and delete it.

Note

If "Other devices" does not appear, close the "Device Manager" window.

Install the software.

Two items should appear: your controller chipset type and Root Hub. If these items appear, you can use the USB port. If the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" shows a yellow exclamation point or does not appear, you must check your computer manual for USB troubleshooting or contact your computer manufacturer.

Once you have verified that the USB

port is enabled, install the software.

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