Singer MX-B400P User Manual

MODEL:

LASER PRINTER

Software Setup GuideSoftware Setup GuideSoftware Setup Guide

BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT

SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT

MX-B400P

Keep this manual close at hand for reference whenever needed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual explains how to install and configure the software that allows the machine to print. If the software is not installed correctly or you need to remove the software, see "4. TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 56).

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.

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The explanations of screens and procedures in this manual are primarily for Windows Vista® in Windows vary depending on the version of the operating system.

• Wherever "MX-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute your model name for "xxxx".

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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 SHARP Service Department.

• 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 SHARP Service Department.

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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.

environments, and Mac OS X v10.4 in Macintosh environments. The screens may

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.

Illustrations and the operation panel shown in this manual

The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard equipment. The explanations in this manual assume that 500-sheet paper feed units (total of four trays) are installed on the machine. For some functions and procedures, the explanations assume that devices other than the above are installed.

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.

For users of Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0

The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

• SOFTWARE CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CONNECTING THE MACHINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• CONNECTING TO A NETWORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• CONNECTING THE MACHINE WITH A USB CABLE (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT

OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE) . . . . . . 7

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE . . . . . . . . . 21

• USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

• USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows

98/Me/NT 4.0). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

• CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED

ON THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

CHANGING THE PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT

MAC OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

TROUBLESHOOTING

WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

REMOVING THE SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

BEFORE INSTALLING THE

This chapter describes the software programs that allow you to use the printer function of the machine, the CD-ROMs that contain the software, and the pages where the installation procedures can be found.

SOFTWARE

CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE

The software that can be used with the machine is on the CD-ROMs that accompany the machine. Before installing the software, make sure that your computer and the machine meet the system requirements described in "VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" (page 4).

SOFTWARE CD-ROM

The "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine contains the printer driver and other software. The "Software CD-ROM" consists of 2 discs.

For users of Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0

The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0.

Disc 1 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.

CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE

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

☞ WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK (page 9) ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE

(page 21)

• Printer Status Monitor (can only be used when the machine is

connected to a network)

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

☞ INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR (page 38)

Disc 2 Software for Windows

• Printer Administration Utility (can only be used when the machine is connected to a network)

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

Software for Macintosh

• PPD file This is the printer description file which enables the machine to be used as a PostScript 3 compatible printer.

☞ MAC OS X (page 43) ☞ MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 (page 52)

To use the machine as a printer in a Macintosh environment, the machine must be connected to a network. A USB connection cannot be used.

VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following requirements.

Windows Macintosh*

Operating

system

Computer type IBM PC/AT compatible computer

Display 1024 x 768 dots resolution and 16-bit

Other hardware requirements

*1 Printing is not possible in MS-DOS mode. *2 USB is not supported. *3 The machine's USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2.0

(Hi-Speed) standard only if the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 2000 Professional/XP/Vista/7 that Microsoft provides through "Windows Update" is installed.

*4 Compatible with models preinstalled with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000

Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7 and which are equipped standard with a USB interface.

*5 Cannot be used when the machine is connected with a USB cable.

Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)* Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7

Equipped with a 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T LAN board or equipped standard with a USB

2.0

color or higher is recommended.

An environment that allows any of the above operating systems to fully operate.

, Windows 2000 Professional,

/1.1*4 port.

Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.2.8, Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X v10.4.11, Mac OS X v10.5 to

10.5.8, Mac OS X v10.6

An environment in which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate (including Macintosh computers with an Intel processor).

• For users of Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0 The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0.

• For users of Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7 To perform the procedures described in this manual such as installing the software and configuring settings after installation, administrator authority is required.

VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements must be met to use the software described in this manual.

Operating system

environment*

Windows PCL6 printer driver,

PCL5e printer driver

PS printer driver, PPD driver

Printer Status Monitor

Printer Administration Utility

Macintosh Macintosh PPD file

Software Type of connection*

Network/ USB

Network only (cannot be used with a USB connection)

* For the types of computers and operating systems that can run the software,

see "SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" (page 4).

CONNECTING 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 system settings (administrator) on the machine.

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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.

• This manual explains how to set up the software in a Windows network environment and in a Macintosh network environment.

X Checking the IP address of the machine

You can check the IP address by pressing the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key on the machine and printing out the "All Custom Setting List" from [List Print (User)].

CONNECTING THE MACHINE WITH A USB CABLE (Windows)

The machine can be connected to a computer using a USB cable if the computer is a Windows computer. (The USB interface on the machine cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.) The machine and computer should be connected while the printer driver is being installed. If a USB cable is connected before the printer driver is installed, the printer driver will not be installed correctly. For the procedure for connecting a USB cable, see "WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE" (page 21).

This section explains how to install the software and configure settings so that the printer function of the machine can be used with a Windows computer.

SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT

For users of Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0

The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0.

OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)

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 [Computer], and then double-click

the [CD-ROM] icon ( ).

• In Windows XP/Server 2003, 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 ( ).

• In Windows 7, if a message screen appears asking you for confirmation, click [Yes].

• In Windows Vista/Server 2008, if a message screen appears asking you for confirmation, click [Allow].

OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window 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" window and then click the [Next]

button.

The software selection screen appears.

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

For the steps that follow, see the appropriate page below for the software that you are installing.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

• WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK

- Standard installation: page 10

- Installation by specifying the machine's address: page 14

- Printing using the IPP function and the SSL function: page 18

• WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE: page 21

• USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER: page 29

INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR: page 38

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

To install the printer driver, follow the appropriate procedure in this section depending on whether the machine is connected to a network or connected by USB cable.

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WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 21)

WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK

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

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

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

/Vista*/Server 2008*/7

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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 32) and install the driver using the Add Printer Wizard.

• 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".

• 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 18) and install the printer driver.

• If the machine is connected to an IPv6-only network, the software cannot be installed by detecting or specifying the machine's address from the installer.

/2000*/XP*/

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

X Standard installation

When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 7), perform the steps below.

Click the [Printer Driver]

button.

Click the [Standard installation] button.

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.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

• Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print (Auto Search)

• Set as default printer: Yes

• Printer driver name: Cannot be changed

• Display fonts: Installed

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

• LPR Direct Print (Specify Address): page 14

• IPP: page 18

• Shared printer: page 29

• Connected to this computer: page 21

Printers connected to the

network are 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.

☞ Checking the IP address of the machine (page 6)

A confirmation window appears. Check the contents and then click

the [Next] button.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

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.

The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000/XP/ Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7.

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].

If you clicked the [Custom installation] button in step 2, 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, select [Yes] and click the [Next] button.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

• If you are using Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway].

• 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 1.

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 FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE" (page 34) 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 29) to install the printer driver on each of the client computers.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

Installation by specifying the machine's address

When the machine cannot be found because it is not powered on or otherwise, installation is possible by entering the name (host name) or IP address of the machine.

When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 7), perform the steps below.

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

Click the [Custom installation] button.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [LPR Direct

Print (Specify Address)] and click the [Next] button.

Enter the name (host name) or IP address of the machine and click

the [Next] button.

☞ Checking the IP address of the machine (page 6)

When the model selection window appears, select the model name of

your machine and click the [Next] button.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

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.

The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000/XP/ Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7.

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 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.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

• If you are using Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway].

• 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 1.

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 FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE" (page 34) to configure the printer driver settings.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

X 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. 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.

To use the SSL function, configure the "SSL Settings" in the system settings (administrator) of the machine. To configure the settings, see the "SYSTEM SETTINGS" chapter in the Operation Guide.

When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 7), perform the steps below.

Click the [Printer Driver] button.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER

Click the [Custom installation] button.

When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [IPP] and

click the [Next] button.

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].

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