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Sharp MX-4100N Software Setup Manual

Sharp MX-4100N Software Setup Manual

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MODEL:
BEFORE INSTALLING
THE SOFTWARE
SETUP IN A WINDOWS
ENVIRONMENT
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH
ENVIRONMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
MX-4100N
MX-4101N
MX-5000N
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  • Page 1 MODEL: MX-4100N MX-4101N MX-5000N MX-5001N DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT TROUBLESHOOTING Keep this manual close at hand for reference whenever needed.
  • Page 2 • 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 SETUP IN A MACINTOSH BEFORE INSTALLING THE ENVIRONMENT SOFTWARE MAC OS X ....... . . 31 CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE.

  • Page 4: Before Installing The

    BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This chapter describes the software programs that allow you to use the printer and scanner 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 machine and the expansion kits.

  • Page 5: Mac Os 9.0 - 9.2.2

    CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE 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. Windows Macintosh* Operating system Windows 98, Windows Me, Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)* Mac OS X v10.2.8, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Mac OS X v10.3.9,...

  • 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 Software Required expansion kits Type of connection* environment* Windows PCL6 printer driver, Can be used in the standard Network/ USB PCL5c printer driver configuration.

  • 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 section explains how to install the software and configure settings so that the printer and scanner function of the machine can be used with a Windows computer. 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 authorized service representative if you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0.

  • Page 11: Installing The Printer Driver / Pc-Fax

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER To install the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver, follow the appropriate procedure in this section depending on whether the machine is connected to a network or connected by USB cable. ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 16) WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK This section explains how to install the printer driver and the PC-Fax driver when the machine is connected to a Windows network (TCP/IP network).
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Click the [Standard installation] button. A confirmation window appears. Check the contents and then click the [Next] button. When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button.
  • Page 13 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When you are asked whether or not you Click the [Close] button in the window want the printer to be your default of step 1. printer, make a selection and click the [Next] button. After the installation, a message prompting you to If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer restart your computer may appear.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX 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 15 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When the model selection window When you are asked if you wish to appears, select the model name of your install the display fonts, select an machine and click the [Next] button. answer and click the [Next] button. •...
  • Page 16 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 17 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Enter the machine's URL and click the [Next] button. Enter the URL in the following format: Normal format: http://<the machine's domain name or IP address>:631* /ipp *1 Normally "631" should be entered for the port number. If the IPP port number has been changed on the machine, enter the new port number.

  • Page 18: When The Machine Will Be Connected With Ausb Cable

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/2000 /Server 2003 /Vista /Server 2008 * Administrator's rights are required to install the software. • Make sure that a USB cable is not connected to your computer and the machine. If a cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appear.

  • Page 19: Using The Machine As A Shared

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Click the [Close] button in the window Installation of the PCL6 printer driver of step 1. begins. When a message appears prompting you to connect the When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears, machine to your computer, click the [OK] button.
  • Page 20 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When installing the PCL5c printer driver, PS printer driver, PPD driver, or PC-Fax driver Installation is possible even after the USB cable has been connected. When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 8), perform the steps below.
  • Page 21 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Select whether or not you wish the Click the [Close] button in the window printer to be your default printer and of step 1. click the [Next] button. If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer After the installation, a message prompting you to driver to be used as the default printer.

  • Page 22: Using The Machine As A Shared 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: 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 24: Configuring The Printer Driver For The Options Installed On The Machine

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 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 25: Properties Window

    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 26 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When the PPD driver is installed Click the [Start] button ( ), click Configure the printer driver for the [Control Panel], and then click [Printer]. options installed on the machine. • In Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes].

  • Page 27: Installing The Printer Status Monitor

    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 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000), select [SHARP Printer Status Monitor] and then select [Help].

  • Page 28: Installing The Scanner Driver

    The IP address of the machine is configured in the scanner driver using "Select Device". Click the [start] button, select [All Programs] ([Programs] in Windows 98/Me/2000), select [SHARP MFP TWAIN K], and then select [Select Device]. Click the [Search] button.
  • Page 29 INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER Select the IP address of the machine from the "Address" menu and click the [OK] button. • Be sure to ask your system administrator (network administrator) for the IP address of the machine. • The name (host name) or IP address of the machine can be directly entered in "Address".

  • 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" Click the [PS Display Font] button.

  • Page 31: 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 ( ), click Adding or changing a port.
  • Page 32 Select [SC2 TCP/IP Port] and then click Create the new port. the [New Port] button. In Windows 98/Me, select [Other], [SC2 TCP/IP Port], and then click the [OK] button. • The "SC2 TCP/IP Port" is added when the printer driver is installed using a "Standard installation", or a "Custom installation"...

  • Page 33: Setup In A Macintosh

    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 (v10.2.8, v10.3.9, v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.1) ☞...
  • Page 34 MAC OS X The License Agreement window will Select [Utilities] from the [Go] menu. appear. Make sure that you understand • If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.1, click the contents of the license agreement [System Preferences] in the Apple menu ( ) and select [Print &...
  • Page 35 (2) Click the machine's model name. Select]. • The machine's model name usually appears as • If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Sharp] [SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of and click the PPD file of your model.
  • Page 36 MAC OS X Display printer information. Select the machine configuration. If you selected [Auto Select] in (3) of step 14, the machine configuration is detected and automatically configured. Check the configured settings to make sure they are correct. (1) Click the machine's name. If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.1, click the [Options &...

  • Page 37: Printing Using The Ipp Function

    • Enter "ipp" in "Queue Name". Enter "ipp" in "Queue". (3) Select [Sharp] in "Printer Model" and (3) Select [Sharp] in "Print Using" and click the PPD file of your model. click the PPD file of your model.
  • Page 38 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 39 MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 Select the PPD file. Select the machine configuration. (1) Select the options that are installed on the machine. (2) Select [Options 2] from the menu to change the screen and continue (1) Click the PPD file for your model. selecting the options that have been (2) Click the [Select] button.

  • Page 40: When Installation Was Not Successful

    TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL 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............38 •...
  • Page 41 WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Problem Point to check Solution The machine is not Is the machine power on? If the machine is powered off, it will not be detected. detected (when Switch on the main power switch and the [POWER] key connected to a ) in that order.
  • Page 42 WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Problem Point to check Solution The printer driver is Did you connect the machine to your In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008, if not installed correctly computer before installing the printer the machine was connected to your computer with a by plug and play (USB driver? USB cable before the printer driver was installed from...

  • Page 43: Removing The Software

    REMOVING THE SOFTWARE To remove the printer driver or software installed using the installer, follow the steps below. Windows Mac OS X Delete the printer that uses the Click the [start] button and then click machine's PPD file from the printer list. [Control Panel].
  • Page 44 This manual has been printed using a vegetable-based soy oil ink PRINTED IN CHINA to help protect the environment. 2008H TINSE4228FCZZ...

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