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Sharp MX-M1100 Software Setup Manual

Sharp MX-M1100 Software Setup Manual

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MODEL:
BEFORE INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
SETUP IN A WINDOWS
ENVIRONMENT
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH
ENVIRONMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING AND
USEFUL INFORMATION
MX-M850
MX-M950
MX-M1100

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  • Page 1 Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide Keep this manual close at hand for reference whenever needed. MODEL: MX-M850 MX-M950 MX-M1100 BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT TROUBLESHOOTING AND USEFUL INFORMATION...

  • Page 2: Software License

    • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE....2 • SOFTWARE CD-ROM THAT ACCOMPANIES THE PRINTER EXPANSION KIT ....2 •...

  • Page 4: Before Installing The Software

    BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This chapter mainly describes the software programs that allow you to use the printer functions of the machine, the CD-ROMs that contain the software, and the pages where the installation procedures can be found. CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE The software that can be used with the machine is on the CD-ROMs that accompany the expansion kits.
  • Page 5 Disc 2 Software for Windows • PC-Fax driver This enables you to send a file from your computer as a fax using the same procedure as when printing the file. (When the fax option is installed.) Even if the fax function is not installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the CD-ROM in the Internet fax expansion kit to enable you to send a file from your computer as an Internet fax in the same way as you print a file.

  • Page 6: Other Cd-Roms

    CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE OTHER CD-ROMS "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit (for Windows/Macintosh) This contains the display fonts that are used with the PS printer driver. (Install the PS printer driver and Macintosh PPD file from the "Software CD-ROM".) ☞...

  • Page 7: Verifying System Requirements

    VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following requirements. Operating system Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)* Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista Computer type...

  • Page 8: Software Requirements

    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 PC-Fax driver* Printer Status Monitor Printer Administration Utility Macintosh Macintosh PPD file *1 For the types of computers and operating systems that can run the software, see "SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS"...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Machine

    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.

  • Page 10: Setup In A Windows Environment

    SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT This chapter explains how to install the software and configure settings so that the printer function and other features of the machine can be used with a Windows computer. For users of Windows NT 4.0 The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 11 Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive. • If you are installing the printer driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the front of the CD-ROM. • If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, insert the "Software CD-ROM"...
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 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.
  • Page 13 Click the [Close] button in the window of step 6. After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your computer. This completes the installation. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE"...
  • Page 14 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Printing using the IPP function and the SSL function The IPP function can be used to print to the machine over a network using HTTP protocol. When the machine is in a remote location, this function can be used in place of the fax function to print a higher quality image than a fax.
  • Page 15 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].
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX 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.

  • Page 17: When The Machine Will Be Connected With Ausb Cable

    WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/2000 * Administrator's rights are required to install the software. • The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver. •...
  • Page 18 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Click the [Printer Driver] button. Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software. Click the [Next] button. Click the [Custom installation] button. When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [Connected to this computer] and click the [Next] button.

  • Page 19: Using The Machine As A Shared

    Connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable. (1) Make sure that the machine is powered (2) Connect the cable to the USB connector (B type) on the machine. The USB interface on the machine complies with the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard. Please purchase a shielded USB cable.
  • Page 20 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the [Next] button. Click the [Printer Driver] button. • To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button. • Before installing the software, be sure to click the [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.
  • Page 21 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].

  • Page 22: Printer

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER If you are going to use the machine as a shared printer on a Windows network with the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver installed on a print server, follow the steps below to install the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver on the client computers. •...
  • Page 23 Select [Shared Printer] and click the [Next] button. Select the printer name (configured as a shared printer). (1) Select the printer name (configured as a shared printer on a print server) from the list. If you are using Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/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.

  • Page 24: Using The Standard Windows Ps Printer Driver (Windows 98/Me/Nt 4.0)

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0) If the PS3 expansion kit is installed on the machine and you wish to use the standard Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0 PS printer driver, follow the steps below to install the PPD driver using the Add Printer Wizard. •...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Printer Driver For The Options Installed On The Machine

    CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE After installing the printer driver, you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the options that have been installed and the size and type of paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps below to configure the printer driver.
  • Page 26 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Configure the image of the machine. An image of the machine is formed in the printer driver configuration window based on the options that are installed. (1) Select the options that are installed on the machine.
  • Page 27 When the PPD driver is installed Click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes]. • In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers]. • In Windows Vista, click the [Start] button ( [Control Panel], and then click [Printer].

  • Page 28: Installing The Printer Status Monitor

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR Printer Status Monitor is a printer utility that allows general users to check the current status of the machine on their computer screen, such as whether or not the machine is ready to print. The Printer Status Monitor shows error information such as paper misfeeds, printer configuration information (whether or not a finisher is installed, etc.) as an image, the paper sizes that can be used, and the amount of paper remaining.
  • Page 29 For the procedures for using the Printer Status Monitor, see the Help file. Follow these steps to view the Help file: Click the Windows [start] button, select [All Programs] ([Programs] in versions of Windows other than Windows XP/Server 2003), select [SHARP Printer Status Monitor] and then select [Help]. INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR...

  • Page 30: Installing The Ps Display Fonts

    INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS Fonts that can be used by the PS printer driver are contained on the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit. Install these fonts as needed for the PS printer driver. Insert the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 31: Setup In A Macintosh Environment

    SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT This chapter explains how to install the PPD file to enable printing from a Macintosh and how to configure the printer driver settings. ☞ MAC OS X: this page (v10.1.5, v10.2.8, v10.3.9, v10.4 - v10.4.8) ☞...
  • Page 32 MAC OS X The License Agreement window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Continue] button. A message will appear asking you if you agree to the terms of the license. Click the [Agree] button. If the license appears in the different language, change the language in the language menu.
  • Page 33 "PPD file for your model", and then click the [Choose] button. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Sharp] and click the PPD file of your model. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.3.9, select [Auto Select].
  • Page 34 MAC OS X Display printer information. (1) Click the machine's name. (2) Click [Show Info]. If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Show Info] from the [Printers] menu. Select the machine configuration. If you selected [Auto Select] in (3) of step 14, the machine configuration is detected and automatically configured.
  • Page 35 "Protocol". Enter the address of the machine (IP address or domain name) and the queue name. Enter "ipp" in "Queue". (3) Select [Sharp] in "Print Using" and click the PPD file of your model. (4) Click the [Add] button. ☞...

  • Page 36: Mac Os 9.0 - 9.2.2

    MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 If you are using Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, make sure that "LaserWriter 8" has been installed and that the "LaserWriter 8" checkbox is selected in "Extensions Manager" in "Control Panels". If not, install it from the system CD-ROM supplied with your Macintosh computer.
  • Page 37 Select the PPD file. (1) Click the PPD file for your model. (2) Click the [Select] button. • If the above dialog box does not appear and you return to the "Chooser" dialog box, follow these steps to select the PPD file manually. (1) Make sure that the machine is selected in the "Select a PostScript Printer"...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting And Useful Information

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND USEFUL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING This section provides solutions to possible installation problems. See the following table of contents to locate the appropriate page for your question or problem. • The software cannot be installed............36 •...
  • Page 39 Problem The machine is not Is the machine power on? detected (when connected to a network). Is your computer connected correctly to the machine? The plug and play Is the machine power on? screen does not appear (USB connection in Windows).
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer driver is Did you connect the machine to your not installed correctly computer before installing the printer by plug and play (USB driver? connection in Windows). The printer driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) If the printer driver cannot be installed on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, follow the steps below to check your computer settings.

  • Page 41: Changing The Port

    CHANGING THE PORT When using the machine in a Windows environment, follow the steps below to change the port when you have changed the IP address of the machine or have installed the PC-Fax driver when the machine is connected with a USB cable. Click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes].
  • Page 42 CHANGING THE PORT Select [SC TCP/IP Port] and then click the [New Port] button. In Windows 98/Me, select [Other], [SC TCP/IP Port], and then click the [OK] button. • The "SC TCP/IP Port" is added when the printer driver is installed using a "Standard installation", or a "Custom installation"...

  • Page 43: Removing The Software

    REMOVING THE SOFTWARE To remove the printer driver or software installed using the installer, follow the steps below. Windows Click the [start] button and then click [Control Panel]. In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and click [Control Panel]. Click [Add or Remove Programs].
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