About The Software; Before Installation; Hardware And Software Requirements; Installation Environment And Installation Procedure - Sharp AR-M256 Setup Manual

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software:
For users of Windows NT 4.0
Note
The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows NT 4.0.
Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if you want the software for
Windows NT 4.0.
• Printer driver
The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.
• PC-Fax driver
The PC-Fax driver lets you easily send faxes from your computer through the machine to another
fax machine (when the facsimile expansion kit is installed).
* To use the PC-Fax driver, Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be installed in your computer.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Check the following hardware and software requirements before installing the software.
Computer type
Operating system
Other hardware requirements An environment that allows any of the above operating systems to fully operate
*1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or
Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled models equipped with a USB interface as standard.
*2 Administrator's rights are required to install the software using the installer.
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
Follow the appropriate installation procedure for your operating system and type of cable as indicated below.
Operating system
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP USB*
Windows XP
Windows 98/Me/2000
Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Parallel
* If the machine is connected by a USB cable, it is recommended that you use the standard installation.
2
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0/1.1*
bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284)
Windows 98, Windows Me,
Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Home Edition
Cable
STANDARD INSTALLATION (USB only) (page 3)
USB*/Parallel Installation in Windows XP (USB/Parallel cable) (page 5)
USB* Installation in Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB cable) (page 7)
Installation in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 (Parallel cable) (page 9)
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, Windows XP Professional
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Procedure to follow
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