Sharp AR-M355 Software Setup Manual

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SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE
(for printer)

LASER PRINTER

• INTRODUCTION
• ABOUT THE CD-ROMS

• INSTALLING THE PRINTER

DRIVER AND UTILITIES
(SOFTWARE INSTALLATION)
• UNINSTALLING PRINTER
DRIVERS AND PRINTER
UTILITIES
• INSTALLING PRINTER
DRIVERS USING THE
"ADD PRINTER WIZARD"
• CONNECTING THE MACHINE
TO YOUR COMPUTER
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain
the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual
(for general information and copier operation)".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general
information and copier operation)" and operation manuals for any
optional equipment which has been installed.
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  • Page 1: Laser Printer

    SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for printer) LASER PRINTER Page • INTRODUCTION • ABOUT THE CD-ROMS • INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) • UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES • INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING THE "ADD PRINTER WIZARD" • CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO YOUR COMPUTER Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximum benefit from the product.
  • Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgments

    All information included herein is subject to change without notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this operation manual.
  • Page 3: Software License

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual explains how to install the printer driver and utilities required for the printer function. To use the printer function, please read the following manuals. Software setup guide (for printer) (this manual) This explains the contents of the accompanying CD-ROMs (1) and (2) and the procedure for installing the software.
  • Page 4 ABOUT THE CD-ROMS This product comes with two CD-ROMs: the "Software CD-ROM (1)" and the "Software CD-ROM (2)". These two CD-ROMs contain the following software: 1. "SOFTWARE CD-ROM (1)" This CD-ROM contains a wizard-type installer for installation of the following utilities, and online manuals. G G G G Printer Driver: The printer driver that is required for use of this product.
  • Page 5 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) The procedures for installing the printer driver and utilities (hereafter called "software") required for use of the machine as a printer are explained in this section. There are two ways of installing the printer driver: using the installer in the "SOFTWARE CD-ROM (1)", and using the "Add printer wizard".
  • Page 6: Installation Method

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) Installation method 1 Use this procedure to install the software in the following environments: 1. Printer connected by LAN cable 2. Windows version: Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example. Follow the same steps to install the software on other operating systems.
  • Page 7 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) I I I I Set the IP address of the machine Before installing the printer driver, set the IP address of the machine using the appropriate key operator program. For this procedure, see Key Operator Programs (page 5-7) in the "Operation manual (for printer)" (in PDF format) in the "SOFTWARE CD-ROM (1)".
  • Page 8 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) Click the [Standard installation] button. Select the printer driver being installed as the default printer and click the [Next] button. Check the contents of the window and click the [Next] button. Installation of the printer driver begins. NOTE When you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 If a warning message regarding the Windows logo...
  • Page 9 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) I I I I Installing the printer driver (custom installation) The procedure for a custom installation of the printer driver is explained here. Select [Custom installation] if you wish to install a display font or directly specify the IP address of the machine. Insert the "SOFTWARE CD-ROM (1)"...
  • Page 10 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) When you are asked to select the printer Check the contents of the window and driver to be installed, select the printer click the [Next] button. driver and click the [Next] button. Installation of the printer driver begins.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) I I I I Using the machine as a shared printer via a server If the printer server in a Windows NT server environment, NetWare server environment, or other environment is configured to share the printer (the machine), follow the steps below to install the printer driver in each client computer.
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) Installation method 2 Use this procedure to install the software in the following environments: 1. The printer is connected by USB cable or parallel cable. 2. Windows version: Windows XP/Server 2003 NOTE To install this software, you must have administrator's rights.
  • Page 13 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) Follow the on-screen instructions to Connect the machine to your computer an install the printer driver. interface cable (page 18). G If you are using a USB cable, make sure the If a warning message regarding the Windows logo machine power is turned on and then connect test appears while the printer driver files are being the cable.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) Installation method 3 Use this procedure to install the software in the following environments: 1. The printer is connected by USB cable. 2. Windows version: Windows 98/Me/2000* NOTE *1 To install the software using the installer, you must have administrator's rights. Installing the software in Windows 98/Me or Windows 2000 (USB/interface) Install the software as follows.
  • Page 15 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) When you are asked if you wish to install When the finish installation window the display font, select an answer and appears, click the [Close] button. click the [Next] button. When the message "Now connect the interface cable to the PC.
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION) Installation method 4 Use this procedure to install the software in the following environments: 1. The printer is connected by parallel cable. 2. Windows version: Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0* /2000* NOTE *1 To install the software using the installer, you must have administrator's rights. Installing the software in Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT 4.0/2000 (Parallel interface) Install the software as follows.
  • Page 17: Uninstalling Printer Drivers And Printer Utilities

    UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES When you are asked to select the model Follow the on-screen instructions to name, select the model that you are using install the printer driver. and click the [Next] button. When the finish setup window appears, Check the contents of the window and click the [OK] button.
  • Page 18: Before Installation

    INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING THE "ADD PRINTER WIZARD" Before installation Before installing the printer drivers, check the following items. G Ensure that your computer system meets the following requirements. Computer type: Operating system: IBM PC/AT or compatible computer Microsoft Windows 95 Hardware requirements of the operating system Microsoft Windows 98 must be satisfied.
  • Page 19 INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING THE "ADD PRINTER WIZARD" I I I I Example of installation of a printer driver using the "Add Printer Wizard" in Windows XP The method for installing a printer driver using the "Add Printer Wizard" in Windows XP is shown below. The installation example assumes that the printer is connected as a local printer (see "CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO YOUR COMPUTER"...
  • Page 20 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO YOUR COMPUTER I I I I Connection with a network connector To use the machine as a network printer, read the online manual on the "Software CD-ROM (2)". Use a network cable that is shielded. I I I I Connection with a USB cable Please purchase a USB cable (shielded) that complies with the following standard.

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