Sharp MX-NB12 User Manual
NETWORK EXPANSION KIT
OPERATION GUIDE
MODEL
MX-NB12
INTRODUCTION
Note
The optional Network expansion kit (MX-NB12) enables the machine to be used as a network printer and a network
scanner.
• This manual refers to the digital multifunction device equipped with the network function as "the machine".
• This manual only explains features that can be used when the optional Network expansion kit is installed. For
information on loading paper, replacing toner cartridges, clearing paper misfeeds, handling peripheral devices,
and other copier-related information, please refer to the Operation Guide for the machine.
• The machine's default settings and default settings for the printer function can be changed using the system
settings. For more information, see the Operation Guide for the machine.
• The explanations in this manual assume that the person who will install the product and the users of the
product have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
For information on the operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function.
•
•
The explanations of screens and procedures in this manual are for Windows Vista® in Windows® environments.
The screens may vary in other versions of the operating systems.
• Where "AR-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model.
• 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.
Warranty
While every effort has been made to make this Operation Guide 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 Guide.
Trademark Acknowledgments
• Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
•Microsoft
Windows Vista
Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, the Adobe PDF logo, and Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
• Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.
• PCL is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
®
, Windows®, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2008,
®
, Windows® 7 and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
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.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
1
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE ........................... 5
● CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION
● SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................6
SYSTEM SETTINGS FOR THE NETWORK
EXPANSION KIT............................................... 7
2
SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE
BY SYSTEM SETTINGS................................... 8
● ENABLING/DISABLING DHCP .......................8
● SETTING THE IP ADDRESS
● SETTING/CHANGING THE IP ADDRESS
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ..................... 10
● USING THE MACHINE WITH A USB
● CONNECTING A USB CABLE ......................12
● USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK
● SHARING THE PRINTER USING WINDOWS
● INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER ....... 18
BEFORE INSTALLATION
KIT ...................................................................5
SETUP
AUTOMATICALLY ...........................................8
MANUALLY......................................................9
CONNECTION...............................................10
PRINTER .......................................................13
NETWORKING ..............................................15
MONITOR ......................................................17
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BASIC PRINTING ............................................19
OPENING THE PRINTER DRIVER FROM THE
"Start" BUTTON..............................................21
PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS ........................22
TWO-SIDED PRINTING (ONLY FOR MODELS
THAT SUPPORT TWO-SIDED PRINTING) ....23
● PAMPHLET STYLE ...................................... 24
PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE
.........................................................................25
FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE
PAPER .............................................................26
ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
.........................................................................27
CREATING OVERLAYS FOR PRINT DATA
.........................................................................28
● CREATING AN OVERLAY FILE ................... 28
● PRINTING WITH AN OVERLAY FILE .......... 28
PRINTING THE FRONT COVER PAGE ON
DIFFERENT PAPER........................................29
ADDING INSERTS WHEN PRINTING ............30
PRINTING A WATERMARK............................31
● HOW TO PRINT A WATERMARK................ 31
PRINTING TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK .......32
● PRINTING TEXT IN BLACK ......................... 32
● PRINTING LINES AND VECTOR GRAPHICS
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT
SETTINGS .......................................................33
● SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF
PRINTER FUNCTIONS
IN BLACK...................................................... 32
PRINTING ..................................................... 33
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PRINTER STATUS MONITOR ........................34
● BEFORE USING THE PRINTER STATUS
USING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR....35
● CHANGING THE PRINTER STATUS
● CHECKING THE PRINTER STATUS ........... 36
PRINTER STATUS MONITOR
MONITOR ..................................................... 34
MONITOR SETTINGS .................................. 35
5
WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE
8
SPECIFICATIONS
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES............................. 37
● HOW TO ACCESS THE WEB PAGE AND
VIEW HELP ...................................................37
CHANGING/CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS IN
THE WEB PAGE............................................. 38
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES
(FOR USERS) ................................................. 39
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER CONDITION
SETTINGS....................................................... 40
● HOW TO CONFIGURE THE SETTINGS ......40
● PRINTER CONDITION SETTING MENU ......41
● PRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS ...............41
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES
(FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) ....................... 43
PROTECTING INFORMATION PROGRAMMED
IN THE WEB PAGE ([Passwords]) ............... 44
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS ....................... 45
● CONFIGURING A SETTING IN THE
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS ......................45
● ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS ......................46
E-MAIL STATUS AND E-MAIL ALERT
SETTINGS....................................................... 47
● INFORMATION SETUP .................................47
● SMTP SETUP ................................................47
● STATUS MESSAGE SETUP .........................48
● ALERTS MESSAGE SETUP .........................48
NETWORK EXPANSION KIT
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................58
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ..........................58
SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS ........................59
● USB MEMORY SCAN .................................. 59
● TWAIN/BUTTON MANAGER SCAN............. 59
PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS............60
6
ABOUT THE SCANNER FUNCTIONS........... 49
USB MEMORY SCAN..................................... 51
● BASIC SETTINGS FOR USB MEMORY SCAN
● USING THE USB MEMORY SCAN FUNCTION
7
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 54
REMOVING THE SOFTWARE ....................... 57
SCANNER FUNCTIONS
(FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) ......................51
.......................................................................52
TROUBLESHOOTING
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1
Caution
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE
CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT
The Network expansion kit contains the following two CD-ROMs: "Software CD-ROM" and "Sharpdesk".
"Software CD-ROM"
The "Software CD-ROM" contains the following software programs:
Software for Windows
• Printer driver
• Scanner driver
• Printer Status Monitor
• Button Manager
BEFORE INSTALLATION
The Printer Status Monitor on the "Software CD-ROM" cannot be used when the machine is
connected to your computer by a USB.
These allow the machine to be used as a printer.
- PCL6 printer driver
The machine supports the Hewlett-Packard PCL6 printer control languages.
The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN-compliant and
WIA-compliant applications.
This allows you to check the status of the network printer on your computer screen.
Button Manager allows you to use the scanner menus on the machine to scan a document.
"Sharpdesk" CD-ROM (for Windows)
Sharpdesk is a desktop document management application that makes it easy to start applications and file
documents and images.
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BEFORE INSTALLATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following
requirements.
Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB2.0*1 or
10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN interface
Operating system*2*3*
4
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista,
Windows Server 2008, Windows 7
Display
Hard disk free space
Other hardware
requirements
*1 Compatible with Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Windows Vista or Windows 7
preinstalled model equipped standard with a USB port.
2
Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode.
*
3
The machine does not support printing from a Macintosh environment.
*
*4 Administrator's rights are required to install the software using the installer.
1024 x 768 dots resolution and 16-bit colour or higher is recommended.
100 MB or more
An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully
operate
Installation environment and usable software
The following table shows the drivers and software that can be installed for each version of Windows and interface
connection method.
Operating System
MFP Printer
Driver
MFP
Scanner
Driver
Button
Manager
Cable
USB Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A
LAN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
USB Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A
LAN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
USB Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A
LAN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows
2000
XP Vista 7
Server
2003
Server
2008
Printer
Status
Monitor
USB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
LAN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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SYSTEM SETTINGS FOR THE
Note
NETWORK EXPANSION KIT
When the Network expansion kit is installed in the machine, the following programs are added to the system
settings.
The IP address and other network settings are configured using these system settings.
The procedure for selecting a system setting is explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A SYSTEM
SETTING" in the Operation Guide for the machine.
Additional system settings
Program
number
37 IP ADDRESS
Program name
SETTING
Setting codes (factory
default settings appear in
bold)
1:
ENABLE DHCP
- YES
-NO
IP ADDRESS SETTING
- IP ADDRESS
- SUBNET MASK
-DEFAULT GATEWAY
Explanation
• If "YES" is selected (factory default setting) and
the machine is connected to a TCP/IP network,
the IP address will be acquired automatically.
This is the factory default setting.
If you will manually assign an IP address,
select "NO".
For the detailed procedure, see
"ENABLING/DISABLING DHCP
• This program is used to set the IP address (IP
address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway) of the
machine when TCP/IP protocol is used on the
network.
For the detailed procedure, see
"SETTING/CHANGING THE IP ADDRESS
MANUALLY" (p.9).
" (p.8).
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SETUP
Note
Note
SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE BY SYSTEM SETTINGS
To set the IP address of the machine, perform the program number (37) in the system settings (p.7).
The procedure for selecting a system setting is explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A SYSTEM SETTING"
in the Operation Guide for the machine.
ENABLING/DISABLING DHCP
Use this setting to have the IP address obtained automatically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
When this setting is enabled, it is not necessary to manually enter an IP address.
Press the [Copy ratio display] key
1
().
• Every press of [Copy ratio display] key
( ) switches enabling and disabling of
DHCP.
• DHCP is enabled by the factory default.
SETTING THE IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY
When the DHCP is set to on, set IP address of the machine by the following operation.
Turn the machine power off and then
1
back on.
The IP address of the machine will be detected
and set.
If DHCP is used, the IP address assigned to
the machine may change automatically. If
the IP address changes, printing will not be
possible.
When the ZOOM indicator is lit:
DHCP is enabled.
When the ZOOM indicator is off:
DHCP is disabled.
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SETUP
AUTO
Note
Note
SETTING/CHANGING THE IP ADDRESS MANUALLY
Perform the following procedure to use a fixed IP address.
Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO]
1
( / / ) key to select an item
AUTO
to set.
Every press of [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO]
( / / ) key switches the item to
select.
The indicator of the selected item lights up.
You can enter the
numbers only when the
indicator for the item to set
is lit.
Available numbers for the IP address (The default
setting for each digit is "000".)
cdef
Item
IP address 0-223 0-255 0-255 0-255
Subnet Mask 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255
Default Gateway 0-223 0-255 0-255 0-255
(First
digit)
(Second
digit)
(Third
digit)
(Fourth
digit)
When "AUTO" ( ) is lit:
Enter the IP address.
When "TEXT" ( ) is lit:
Enter the Subnet Mask.
When "PHOTO" ( ) is lit:
Enter the Default Gateway.
Press the [Copy ratio display] key
2
AUTO
( ) to turn off the ZOOM indicator.
The PRESET RATIO indicator that is allocated
for the digits to be entered lights up.
Metric (AB) series
Inch series
When the "200%" indicator is lit:
Enter the three digits for
When the "141" indicator is lit:
Enter the three digits for
When the "122 (129)" indicator is lit:
Enter the three digits for
When the "115 (121)" indicator is lit:
Enter the three digits for
Enter a desired address with the
3
➀ in the address.
➁ in the address.
➂ in the address.
➃ in the address.
numeric keys.
The entered numbers will appear on the display.
• Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to clear the
currently entered three digits.
• You cannot change the IP address if
DHCP is set to on.
• When DHCP is set to on, the display
shows the IP address obtained
automatically.
• "- - -" appears on the display if the IP
address cannot be recognized.
• The [READ-END] key ( ) and Audit
clear key ( ) ( ) cannot be
used.
ACC.#-C
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Press the [START] key ( ) to fix the
4
entered numbers.
The entered numbers will be fixed and the
indicator for the next three digits lights up.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to enter the whole address.
If the entered digits are not available, a
sound notifies the error after you press the
[START] key ( ) and the maximum
available 3-digit number appears on the
display.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Note
Note
Note
• If you need to use a different connection method after installing the software using a USB or network
connection, you must first uninstall the software and then install it using the new connection method.
• In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation.
• The scanner feature only works when using a USB cable.
• If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem. After the problem is
solved, the installation procedure will continue. Depending on the problem, you may have to click the "Cancel"
button to exit the installer. In this case, reinstall the software from the beginning after solving the problem.
USING THE MACHINE WITH A USB CONNECTION
The USB cable must not be connected
1
to the machine. Make sure that the
cable is not connected before
proceeding.
If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window
will appear. If this happens, click the "Cancel"
button to close the window and disconnect the
cable.
The cable will be connected in step 12.
Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into
2
your computer's CD-ROM drive.
Click the "Start" button, click
3
"Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon ( ).
• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, click
"My Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon.
• In Windows 2000, double-click "My Computer",
and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Read the message in the "Welcome"
6
window and then click the "Next"
button.
To install all of the software, click the
7
"Standard" button of the "Connected
to this computer" menu and go to step
12.
To install particular packages, click
the "Custom" button and go to next
step.
Double-click the "Setup" icon ( ).
4
• In Windows 7, if a message screen appears
asking you for confirmation, click "Yes".
• In Windows Vista, if a message screen appears
asking you for confirmation, click "Allow".
The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window
5
will appear. Make sure that you
understand the contents of the
software license, and then click the
"Yes" button.
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.
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SETUP
Caution
Note
Caution
Note
Caution
Click the "MFP Driver" button.
8
Click the "Display Readme" button to show
information on packages that are selected.
The files required for installation of
9
the MFP driver are copied.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When "The installation of the SHARP software is
complete." appears, click the "OK" button.
When installing is finished, click the
11
"Close" button.
• If you are using Windows Vista/7 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".
A message will appear instructing 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. In
this case, click the "Yes" button to restart
your computer.
Make sure that the power of the
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machine is turned on, and then
connect the USB cable (p.12).
Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and
Play screen will appear.
• If you are using Windows Vista/7 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".
You will return to the window of step
10
8. If you wish to install Button
Manager, click the "Button Manager"
button.
If you do not wish to install Button Manager, go to
step 11.
After the installation, a message prompting
you to restart your computer may appear. In
this case, click the "Yes" button to restart
your computer.
Follow the instructions in the Plug
13
and Play window to install the driver.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
• If you are using Windows Vista/7 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".
This completes the installation of the software.
If you installed Button Manager, set up Button
Manager as explained in the Operation Guide for the
machine.
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SETUP
Caution
Note
CONNECTING A USB CABLE
Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer.
A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not included with the machine. Please purchase the
appropriate cable for your computer.
• USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows
2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Vista or Windows 7
preinstalled.
• Do not connect the USB cable before installing the MFP driver. The USB cable should be connected during
installation of the MFP driver.
• If the machine will be connected using a USB 2.0 port of your computer, please purchase a USB cable that
supports USB 2.0.
• Even when the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is used, it may not be possible to obtain full USB 2.0 speed if a PC
card supporting USB 2.0 is used. To obtain the latest driver (which may enable a higher speed), contact the
manufacturer of your PC card.
• Connection is also possible using a USB 1.1 port on your computer. However, the specifications will be USB
1.1 specifications (Full-Speed).
Insert the cable into the USB
1
connector on the machine.
Insert the other end of the cable into
2
your computer's USB port.
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USING THE MACHINE AS A NETWORK PRINTER
Note
Note
Note
Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are not included with the machine. Please
purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.
SETUP
Insert the LAN cable into the LAN
1
connector on the machine.
Use a network cable that is shielded.
Turn on the machine.
2
Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into
3
your computer's CD-ROM drive.
Click the "Start" button, click
4
"Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon ( ).
• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, click
"My Computer", and then double-click the
"CD-ROM" icon.
• In Windows 2000, double-click "My Computer",
and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Double-click the "Setup" icon ( ).
5
• In Windows 7, if a message screen appears
asking you for confirmation, click "Yes".
• In Windows Vista, if a message screen appears
asking you for confirmation, click "Allow".
Read the message in the "Welcome"
7
window and then click the "Next"
button.
Click the "Standard" button of the
8
"Connected via the network" menu.
Printers connected to the network are
9
detected. Select the machine and click
the "Next" button.
• 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.
To check the IP address of the machine,
see "SETTING/CHANGING THE IP
ADDRESS MANUALLY" (p.9).
The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window
6
will appear. Make sure that you
understand the contents of the license
agreement, and then click the "Yes"
button.
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.
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A confirmation window appears.
10
Check the contents and then click the
"Next" button.
SETUP
Note
Note
Note
When the printer driver selection
11
window appears, select the printer
driver to be installed and click the
"Next" button.
Select the checkboxes of the printer drivers to be
installed.
Select whether or not you wish the
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printer to be your default printer and
click the "Next" button.
If you are installing multiple printer drivers, select
the printer driver to be used as the default printer.
If you do not wish to set either printer driver as
the default printer, select "No".
If you clicked the "Custom" 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.
This completes the installation of the software.
• After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE
PRINTER DRIVER" (p.18) to check the printer driver
settings.
• To install the Printer Status Monitor, see
"INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR
(p.17).
"
Follow the on-screen instructions.
13
Read the message in the window that appears
and click the "Next" button.
Installation begins.
• 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.
• If you are using Windows Vista/7
If a security warning window appears, be
sure to click "Install this driver software
anyway".
When the installation completed
14
screen appears, click the "OK" button.
Click the "Close" button.
15
After the installation, a message prompting
you to restart your computer may appear. In
this case, click the "Yes" button to restart
your computer.
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SETUP
Note
Note
Note
SHARING THE PRINTER USING WINDOWS NETWORKING
If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the
client computer.
To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation manual or help file of your operating
system.
"Print server" as explained here, is a computer that is directly connected to the machine, and a "Client" is any
other computer that is connected to the same network.
Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into
1
your computer's CD-ROM drive.
Click the "Start" button, click
2
"Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon ( ).
• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, click
"My Computer", and then double-click the
"CD-ROM" icon.
• In Windows 2000, double-click "My Computer",
and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Double-click the "Setup" icon ( ).
3
• In Windows 7, if a message screen appears
asking you for confirmation, click "Yes".
• In Windows Vista, if a message screen appears
asking you for confirmation, click "Allow".
The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window
4
will appear. Make sure that you
understand the contents of the license
agreement, and then click the "Yes"
button.
Click the "Custom" button of the
6
"Connected via the network" menu.
Click the "Printer Driver" button.
7
To view information on the software, click the
"Display Readme" button.
Select "Shared Printer" and click the
8
"Next" button.
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.
Read the message in the "Welcome"
5
window and then click the "Next"
button.
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For the port to be used, select the
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machine set as a shared printer, and
click the "Next" button.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP, you can also
click the "Add Network Port" button and select the
printer to be shared by browsing the network in
the window that appears. (In Windows Vista/7,
the "Add Network Port" button does not appear.)
If the shared printer does not appear in the
list, check the settings in the printer server.
When the model selection window
10
appears, select model name of your
machine and click the "Next" button.
SETUP
Note
Note
When the printer driver selection
11
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).
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Read the message in the window that appears
and click the [Next] button.
Installation begins.
• 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.
• If you are using Windows Vista/Server
2008/7
If a security warning window appears, be
sure to click "Install this driver software
anyway".
When the installation completed
13
screen appears, click the "OK" button.
Click the "Close" button in the
14
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.
This completes the installation of the software.
• After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE
PRINTER DRIVER" (p.18) to check the printer driver
settings.
• To install the Printer Status Monitor, see
"INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR
(p.17).
"
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR
Note
Note
SETUP
Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into
1
your computer's CD-ROM drive.
Click the "Start" button, click
2
"Computer", and then double-click the
CD-ROM icon ( ).
• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, click
"My Computer", and then double-click the
"CD-ROM" icon.
• In Windows 2000, double-click "My Computer",
and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Double-click the "Setup" icon ( ).
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• In Windows 7, if a message screen appears
asking you for confirmation, click "Yes".
• In Windows Vista, if a message screen appears
asking you for confirmation, click "Allow".
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.
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.
Read the message in the "Welcome"
5
window and then click the "Next"
button.
Click the "Printer Status Monitor"
7
button.
To view information on the software, click the
"Display Readme" button.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Read the message in the window that appears
and click the [Next] button.
Installation begins.
When the installation completed
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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.
Click the "Custom" button of the
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"Connected via the network" menu.
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Click the "Close" button in the
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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.
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 Windows 2000), select "SHARP Printer
Status Monitor" and then select "Help".
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER
Note
Note
DRIVER
After installing the printer driver, you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the number of paper
trays on the machine and the size of paper loaded in each tray.
Click the "Start" button, click "Control
1
Panel", and then click "Printer".
• In Windows 7, click the "Start" button and then
click "Devices and Printers".
• In Windows XP/Server 2003, click the "start"
button and then click "Printers and Faxes".
• In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select
"Settings", and then click "Printers".
In Windows XP, if "Printers and Faxes" does
not appear in the "start" menu, select
"Control Panel", select "Printers and Other
Hardware", and then select "Printers and
Faxes".
Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer
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driver icon and select "Properties"
from the "Organize" menu.
• In Windows 7, right-click the "SHARP
AR-XXXX" printer driver icon, and then click
"Printer properties".
• In Windows XP/2000, select "Properties" from
the "File" menu.
Click the "Set Tray Status" button and
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select the size of paper that is loaded
in each tray.
Select a tray in the "Paper Source"
menu, and select the size of paper
loaded in that tray from the "Set
Paper Size" menu. Repeat for
each tray.
Click the "OK" button in the "Set Tray
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Status" window.
Click the "OK" button in the printer
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properties window.
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Click the "Configuration" tab and set
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the printer configuration based on the
options that have been installed.
Set the printer configuration properly. Otherwise,
printing may not take place correctly.
To automatically configure the settings
based on the detected machine status, click
the "Auto Configuration" button.
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS
Note
This chapter explains how to use the printer functions.
The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See the Operation Guide for the machine.
• Print jobs received while the machine is copying or scanning will be stored in memory. When the copy job is
finished, the print jobs will begin printing.
• Printing is not possible when the front or side cover is opened for machine maintenance, or when a misfeed
occurs or the machine runs out of paper or toner, or when the drum cartridge reaches its replacement time.
• If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF/RSPF, printing will not be possible until the misfed original is removed
and the SPF/RSPF is restored to a usable state.
BASIC PRINTING
The following example explains how to print a document from WordPad.
Before printing, make sure that the correct size of paper for your document has been loaded in the machine.
Make sure that the ON LINE indicator
1
on the operation panel is lit.
If the ON LINE indicator is
not lit, press the [ON
LINE] key ( ).
When the indicator is:
• Lit, the machine is online and ready to print, or is
printing.
• Blinking, the machine is processing print data in
memory or printing has been paused.
• Off, the machine is off-line and cannot print.
Start WordPad and open the
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document that you wish to print.
Select "Print" from the application's
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"File" menu.
If you are using Windows 7, click the
button.
The "Print" dialog box will appear.
Make sure that "SHARP AR-XXXX" is
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selected as the printer.
If you need to change any print settings, click the
"Preferences" button to open the printer driver
setup screen.
The printer driver setup screen will appear.
Windows 2000 does not have the "Preferences" button
in this dialog box. Select settings as needed on each
of the tabs in the setup screen and click the "OK"
button.
"PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS" (p.22)
Click the "Print" button.
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Printing begins.
The print job will be delivered to the output tray.
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