Sharp AR-PK6 User Manual

SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE

(for printer)

MODEL

AR-PK6

PS3 EXPANSION KIT

Page

• INTRODUCTION

• REQUIREMENTS FOR

1 2

WINDOWS

• REQUIREMENTS FOR MACINTOSH

• SECTIONS OF THE OPERATION MANUALS THAT ARE RELATED TO THE PS3 EXPANSION KIT

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.

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.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, Windows XP, Windows® Server 2003, and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, LaserWriter, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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

PCL is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Acrobat

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

NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

Agfa and the Agfa Rhombus, are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert, A.G. All other product names are the property of the respective owners.

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

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

The PS3 Expansion Kit AR-PK6 allows the machine to be used as a PostScript-compatible printer. PostScript compatibility makes it possible to use the machine not only as a printer in Windows, but also as a printer for the Macintosh. Note that printing from the Macintosh is only possible via a network connection (parallel and USB connections are not available on the Macintosh). This manual explains how to install the PS printer driver that comes with the PS3 Expansion Kit (AR-PK6), and provides information that must be added to the other operation manuals due to the installation of the AR-PK6. When using the printer function, refer to this manual along with the manuals that come with the machine.

1. Installing the PS printer driver

The PS printer driver is installed from the Software CD-ROM in the PS3 Expansion Kit (AR-PK6).

● To install the printer driver in Windows, see page 2.

● To install the printer driver in Macintosh, see pages 3 to 11.

2. Information that must be added to the other operation manuals due to the installation of the PS3 Expansion Kit (AR-PK6) can be found on page 12.

NOTE

The PS3 Expansion kit AR-PK6 can only be installed if the machine has the printer function.

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.

This operation manual is described based on the American spelling standard.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOWS

(For Macintosh requirements, see page 3.) To use the machine as a PostScript-compatible printer in Windows, the PostScript printer driver or PPD file (PostScript printer description file) must be installed in your computer. These are installed from the Software CDROM that comes with the PS3 Expansion Kit (AR-PK6).

Installing the PostScript printer driver

Insert the Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. With the exception of the items indicated below, the installation procedure is the same as for installing the PCL printer driver that is included with the machine. Install the PostScript printer driver as explained on pages 4 to 15 of the "SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for printer)".

Please note the following:

●The CD-ROM to be inserted in your computer's CD-ROM drive is the Software CD-ROM in the PS3 Expansion Kit (AR-PK6).

●The "Software Selection" screen described on pages 5, 7, 10, 12 and 14 is different. The following items appear:

NOTES

● Install the PCL5e Printer Driver, PCL6 Printer Driver, PC-FAX Driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer Administration Utility, and other software packages from the CD-ROMs that accompany the machine and the printer controller.

● During installation of the printer driver at left, a screen will appear that allows installation of the PS Display font. Install the PS Display font as needed.

●An explanation of the PCL6/PCL5e selection screen appears on pages 6 and 8 of the "SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for printer)"; however, this screen does not appear during installation from the Software CD-ROM in the PS3 Expansion Kit (AR-PK6).

If you use the Add Printer wizard to install the PostScript printer driver instead of the installer, or use the PPD file (PostScript printer description file), specify the following directory as the location from which the files are to be copied.

AR-PK6 Software CD-ROM directory information (Example: "R" is the CD-ROM drive)

Path for using PPD file in Windows XP/2000/Server 2003

R:\Drivers\Printer\EnglishA*\Ppd\2kxp

Path for using PPD file in Windows 95/98/Me

R:\Drivers\Printer\EnglishA*\Ppd\9xMe

Path for using PPD file in Windows NT 4.0

R:\Drivers\Printer\EnglishA*\Ppd\Nt40

Path for using PS driver in Windows XP/2000/Server 2003

R:\Drivers\Printer\EnglishA*\Ps\2kxp

Path for using PS driver in Windows 95/98

R:\Drivers\Printer\EnglishA*\Ps\9x

Path for using PS driver in Windows Me

R:\Drivers\Printer\EnglishA*\Ps\Me

Path for using PS driver in Windows NT 4.0

R:\Drivers\Printer\EnglishA*\Ps\Nt40

* "English A" in North America. "English" in Europe.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MACINTOSH

(For Windows requirements, see page 2.) To use the machine as a PostScript-compatible printer for the Macintosh, the PPD file (PostScript printer description file) must be installed in your computer. This is installed from the Software CD-ROM in the PS3 Expansion Kit ARPK6. Note that printing is only possible in a Macintosh environment via a network connection. Your Macintosh must be connected to a network by means of an Ethernet port to use the machine as a printer (parallel and USB connections are not available on the Macintosh).

NOTES

● If this printer is connected to the computer via a cross cable, be sure to turn on the Macintosh computer before turning on the printer. If not, the printer will not be recognized as a network printer.

● Make sure that "Enable EtherTalk" in "Network settings" in the key operator programs is enabled (a checkmark appears) (see page 12).

The PS3 Expansion Kit AR-PK6 Software CD-ROM contains the following software.

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PPD file

The PPD file for Macintosh is the file which a Macintosh computer refers to when using its LaserWriter printer driver for printing.

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Screen fonts

The Software CD-ROM contains the screen fonts for Macintosh. If you use the PPD file, install the screen fonts as needed.

Before installing the PPD file

Before installing the PPD file, check the hardware and software requirements.

• Operating system: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, 10.1.5 and 10.2 to 10.2.8 (excluding 10.2.2), 10.3 to 10.3.3

• For other conditions such as CPU and RAM capacity, the requirements of the operating system must be

satisfied.

NOTE

If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, make sure that LaserWriter8 has been installed and that the "LaserWriter8" checkbox is selected ( ) in "Extensions Manager" in "Control Panels".

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