Sharp MX M160D, MX M200D User Manual
SOFTWARE
SETUP GUIDE
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
Page
• INTRODUCTION
• CONTENTS
•
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
(THAT ACCOMPANIES
THE MACHINE)
•
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
(FOR OPTIONS)
• TROUBLESHOOTING
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Please note
• The explanations in this manual assume that you have a working knowledge of your Windows or Macintosh computer.
• For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function.
• The explanations of screens and procedures in this manual are primarily for Windows Vista
and Mac OS X v10.4 in Macintosh environments. The screens may vary depending on the version of the operating system.
• Wherever "MX-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute your model name for "xxxx".
• This manual contains references to the fax function. However, please note that the fax function is not available in some
countries and regions.
• Considerable care has been taken in preparing this manual. If you have any comments or concerns about the manual,
please contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
• This product has undergone strict quality control and inspection procedures. In the unlikely event that a defect or other
problem is discovered, please contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
• Aside from instances provided for by law, SHARP is not responsible for failures occurring during the use of the product or
its options, or failures due to incorrect operation of the product and its options, or other failures, or for any damage that
occurs due to use of the product.
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in Windows® environments,
Warning
• Reproduction, adaptation or translation of the contents of the manual without prior written permission is prohibited, except
as allowed under copyright laws.
• All information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual explains how to install the printer driver and utilities that are
required for the printer and scanner functions.
The optional network expansion kit (MX-NB10) enables the machine to be used as a network scanner and network
printer. The optional PS3 expansion kit (MX-PK10) enables the machine to be used as a PostScript compatible
printer. When the machine is used as a PostScript printer, printing is possible in both a Windows and a Macintosh
environment. Note that printing in a Macintosh environment is only possible via a network connection. (USB ports
cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.)
Note
Where "MX-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "xxxx". For the name of
the model that you are using, see "PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS" in the "Operation manual (for general
information and copier)".
Software setup guide (this manual)
Explains the procedures for installing the software in the "Software" CD-ROMs that accompany the machine and the
optional network expansion kit (MX-NB10).
To use the machine as a printer or scanner, see this manual and the online manuals.
Using the standard printer function and scanner function
• Operation manual (for printer and scanner)
This is an online manual that can be found in the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine.
This manual contains information necessary for using the machine as a printer and scanner, including printing by
means of the standard printer driver, printing by means of the SPLC printer driver, scanning using Button
Manager, troubleshooting, and key operator programs for the printer and scanner functions.
Using the network printer function
• Operation manual (for network printer)
This is an online manual that can be found in the "Software CD-ROM (2)" that accompanies the network expansion kit.
This manual contains information necessary for using the machine as a printer, including printing condition
settings, printing using the PCL5e and PCL6 printer drivers, and the PS printer driver, troubleshooting, and key
operator programs for the printer and network functions.
Using the network scanner function
• Operation manual (for network scanner)
This is an online manual that can be found in the "Software CD-ROM (2)" that accompanies the network
expansion kit.
Read this manual for information on using Scan to FTP, Scan to E-mail, and other network scanner functions.
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ABOUT THE CD-ROMS
This product includes CD-ROMs that are provided standard with the machine and CD-ROMs that are provided with
the optional network expansion kit (MX-NB10).
Note
To view the manuals in PDF format, Adobe® Reader® or Acrobat® Reader® 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/
■ CD-ROM provided standard with the machine (For Windows)
There are two CD-ROMs that are provided with the machine.
Software CD-ROM
This CD-ROM contains a wizard-type installer for installation of the software below and the online manual
"Operation Manual (for printer and scanner)".
For the procedure for installing the software, see page 6 of this manual.
MFP Driver
• Printer driver
The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.
• Scanner driver
The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN-compliant and
WIA-compliant applications.
Button Manager
Button Manager is a software utility that allows you to use the [SCAN] key on the machine to scan a document.
Sharpdesk
Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage document and image files and
launch applications.
PC-Fax driver
This enables you to send a fax from your computer to a fax machine via the machine (when the fax option is
installed).
Online Manual
This is a manual in PDF format. To view the online manual "Operation Manual (for printer and scanner)" on the
CD-ROM, specify the following path. (Note that "R" represents the letter of your CD-ROM drive.)
R:\Manual\English\MX_160_200.pdf
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■ CD-ROMS in the network expansion kit (MX-NB10)
"Software CD-ROM" (Disc 1)
The "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 1) contains the following software programs:
Software for Windows
• 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 check the status of the network printer on your computer screen.
"Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2)
The "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2) contains the following software programs:
Software for Windows
• PC-Fax driver
This enables you to send a fax from your computer to a fax machine via the machine (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\English
• Online manuals
These are manuals in PDF format.
To view the online manuals on the CD-ROM, specify the following paths. (Note that "R" represents the letter of
your CD-ROM drive.)
• For network printer: R:\Manual\English\OnlineManual\MX_NB10_Prn.pdf
• For network scanner: R:\Manual\English\OnlineManual\MX_NB10_Scn.pdf
Software for Macintosh
• PPD file
This is the printer description file which enables the machine to be used as a PostScript 3
compatible printer. The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the machine in a Macintosh
environment.
• Online manuals
These are manuals in PDF format.
To view the online manuals on the CD-ROM, double click the CD-ROM icon and then double-click in the following
order:
• For network printer: [Printer Manual] folder - [English] folder - [MX-NB10 Printer Manual] icon
• For network scanner: [Scanner Manual] folder - [English] folder - [MX-NB10 Scanner Manual] icon
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"Sharpdesk" CD-ROM
Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage document and image files, and
launch applications.
For information on the "Sharpdesk" CD-ROM and how to install Sharpdesk, see the "Sharpdesk installation guide"
that accompanies the network expansion kit.
Sharpdesk (Desktop Document Management Software)
Sharpdesk is used to manage images scanned from the machine and files created in various software programs.
Network Scanner Tool
This is a utility that helps you use Scan to Desktop. The utility allows you to configure settings to receive scanned
images from the machine to your computer. You can have Sharpdesk launch automatically when your computer
receives a scanned image from the machine.
SHARP TWAIN AR/DM
This is used to acquire black and white images from a TWAIN interface into TWAIN-compliant software applications.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 1
● ABOUT THE CD-ROMS ................................................................................................................................... 2
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BEFORE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 6
● HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 6
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................ 6
● USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER ......................................................................................... 10
SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER ........................................................................................................ 11
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SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 13
SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE................................................................................... 13
OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE) ..................................... 14
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER ..................................................................... 15
● USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER ......................................................................................... 20
INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS ................................................................................................ 21
INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR.................................................................................. 22
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MACHINE)
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (FOR OPTIONS)
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT
MAC OS X ................................................................................................................................................ 23
MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 .................................................................................................................................. 27
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WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL ................................................................................ 29
REMOVING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................ 32
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER (Windows environment)....................................................... 33
CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS ............................................................................................................... 36
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 36
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER .......................................................................................................... 37
TROUBLESHOOTING
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (THAT
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ACCOMPANIES THE MACHINE)
BEFORE INSTALLATION
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the software, see "HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS" on page 36 to make sure
your computer meets the hardware and software requirements.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Standard installation
The procedure for a standard installation of the software is explained below.
Normally, it is recommended that you use the standard installation.
Note
If the machine is used as a shared printer via a server and you only wish to install certain components, select
"Custom installation". (Pages 8 to 9)
Make sure that the USB cable is not
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connected to the machine.
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.
Note
Insert the "Software CD-ROM (1)" that
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accompanies the machine into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
Click the "Start" button, click
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"Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon ( ).
• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, click
• In Windows 2000, double-click "My Computer",
The cable will be connected in step 9.
"My Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon.
and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window
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will appear. Make sure that you
understand the contents of the license
agreement and then click the [Yes]
button.
Read the message in the "Welcome"
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window and then click the [Next]
button.
Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).
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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.)
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MACHINE)
Click the [Standard] button.
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After the "Integrated Installer is preparing..."
message appears, the software components
below will be automatically installed. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
•MFP Driver
• Button Manager
• Sharpdesk
Follow the instructions in the Plug
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and Play window to install the driver.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Caution
This completes the installation.
• After installing the MFP Driver, see "CONFIGURING
THE PRINTER DRIVER (Windows environment)"
(page 33) to configure the printer driver settings.
• After installing Button Manager, see "SETTING UP
BUTTON MANAGER" (page 11) to set up Button
Manager.
• If you are using Windows Vista and a
security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a
warning message appears regarding the
Windows logo test or digital signature, be
sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".
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When installing is finished, click the
8
"Close" button.
Caution
A message will appear instructing you to connect
the machine to your computer. Click the "OK"
button.
Note
Make sure that the power of the
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• If you are using Windows Vista and a
security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a
warning message appears regarding the
Windows logo test or digital signature, be
sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".
After the installation, a message prompting
you to restart your computer may appear. In
this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your
computer.
machine is turned on, and then
connect the USB cable (p.37).
Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and
Play window will appear.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MACHINE)
Custom installation
If the machine is used as a shared printer via a server or you only wish to install required software components,
select "Custom installation".
Note
Make sure that the USB cable is not
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connected to the machine and your
computer.
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.
Note
Insert the "Software CD-ROM (1)" that
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accompanies the machine into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
Click the "Start" button, click
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"Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon ( ).
• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, click
• In Windows 2000, double-click "My Computer",
Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).
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• The PC-Fax driver uses the printer driver port. Before installing the PC-Fax driver, be sure to install the MFP
driver (printer/scanner).
• To install this software, you must have administrator's rights.
The cable will be connected in step 14.
"My Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon.
and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Click the [Custom] button.
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If you wish to install the MFP driver,
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click the [MFP Driver (Printer/Scann er)]
button.
To view information on the software, click the
[Display Readme] button.
Note
The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window
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will appear. Make sure that you
understand the contents of the license
agreement and then click the [Yes]
button.
Read the message in the "Welcome"
6
window and then click the [Next]
button.
If the language selection screen appears
after you dou ble cl ick th e [Setup] ico n, select
the language that you wish to use and click
the [Next] button. (Normally the correct
language is selected automatically.)
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MACHINE)
The files required for installation of
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the MFP driver are copied (if "MFP
Driver" was selected in Step 8).
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you are asked how the printer is
connected, select [Connected to this
computer] and click the [Next] button.
Caution
When "The installation of the SHARP software is
complete" appears, click the [OK] button.
If you wish to install Button Manager,
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• If you are using Windows Vista and a
security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a
warning message appears regarding the
Windows logo test or digital signature, be
sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".
Sharpdesk, or the PC-Fax driver, click
the [Utility Software] button in step 8.
Click the [Button Manager] button, the
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[Sharpdesk] button, or the [PC-Fax
Driver] button.
In the port selection screen that appears when
the PC-Fax driver is being installed, select the
same port as the MFP driver that is already
installed.
When installing is finished, click the
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"Close" button.
Caution
A message will appear instructing you to connect
the machine to your computer. Click the "OK"
button.
Note
Make sure that the power of the
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• If you are using Windows Vista and a
security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a
warning message appears regarding the
Windows logo test or digital signature, be
sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".
After the installation, a message prompting
you to restart your computer may appear. In
this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your
computer.
machine is turned on, and then
connect the USB cable (p.37).
Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and
Play window will appear.
Follow the instructions in the Plug
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and Play window to install the driver.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Caution
This completes the installation.
• If you installed the MFP Driver, see "CONFIGURING
THE PRINTER DRIVER (Windows environment)"
(page 33) to configure the printer driver settings.
• If you installed Button Manager, see "SETTING UP
BUTTON MANAGER" (page 11) to set up Button
Manager.
• If you are using Windows Vista and a
security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a
warning message appears regarding the
Windows logo test or digital signature, be
sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".
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Note
When a message appears prompting you to
connect the USB cable, click the [OK]
button.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MACHINE)
USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER
If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a Windows network, follow these steps to install the printer driver
in the client computer.
Note
Perform steps 2 through 6 in
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To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation manual or help file of your operating
system.
"INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.6).
Click the "Custom" button.
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Click the "MFP Driver" button.
3
Click the "Display Readme" button to show
information on packages that are selected.
Select "Connected via the network"
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and click the "Next" button.
Click the "Next" button.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note
Caution
You will return to the window of step 3.
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If the shared printer does not appear in the
list, check the settings on the print server.
• If you are using Windows Vista and a
security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a
warning message appears regarding the
Windows logo test or digital signature, be
sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".
Click the "Close" button.
Note
This completes the installation of the software.
After the installation, a message prompting
you to restart your computer may appear. In
this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your
computer.
Select the printer name (configured as
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a shared printer on a print server)
from the list.
In Windows 2000/XP, you can also click the "Add
Network Port" button displayed below the list and
select the printer to be shared by browsing the
network in the window that appears.
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