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DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
Software Setup Guide
Software Setup Guide
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MX-2700N

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  • Page 1 MODEL: MX-2300N MX-2700N DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide Keep this manual close at hand for reference whenever needed.

  • 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 SETUP IN A MACINTOSH BEFORE INSTALLING THE ENVIRONMENT SOFTWARE MAC OS X (v10.3.3 TO 10.4) ....30 CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE....2 •...

  • Page 4: Before Installing The Software

    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: Software For Windows

    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 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 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 v10.1.5, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Mac OS X v10.2.8,...

  • Page 8: Driver Requirements

    VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS DRIVER REQUIREMENTS The following requirements must be met to use the drivers described in this manual. PS printer driver, The PS3 expansion kit is required. PPD driver This can only be used when the facsimile expansion kit is installed. When the Internet fax expansion kit is installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the PC-Fax driver* "PRINTER UTILITIES"...

  • 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. 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.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your Click the [Printer Driver] button. computer's CD-ROM drive. • To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button. • If you are installing the printer driver, insert the •...
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Printers connected to the network are When you are asked whether or not you detected. Select the machine and click want the printer to be your default the [Next] button. printer, make a selection and click the [Next] button.
  • Page 13 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 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.
  • 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 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When you are asked how the printer is Enter the machine's URL and click the connected, select [IPP] and click the [Next] button. [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"...
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When the printer driver selection Follow the on-screen instructions. window appears, select the printer Read the message in the window that appears and click driver to be installed and click the the [Next] button. Installation begins.

  • Page 17: 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 * 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. When you are asked if you wish to install the display fonts, select an To view information on the software, click the [Display answer and click the [Next] button. Readme] button.

  • Page 19: Using The Machine As A Shared

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Connect the machine to your computer Installation of the PCL6 printer driver with a USB cable. begins. When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears, (1) Make sure that the machine is powered select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], click the [Next] button, and follow the (2) Connect the cable to the USB on-screen instructions.
  • Page 20 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Read the message in the "Welcome" When you are asked how the printer is window and then click the [Next] connected, select [Connected to this button. computer] and click the [Next] button. Click the [Printer Driver] button. •...
  • 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 6. 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: 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 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Click the [Custom installation] button. When the model selection window appears, select the model name of your machine and click the [Next] button. If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, go to step 13. If you are installing the PCL, the PS driver or the PPD driver, select the printer driver to be installed when the...

  • 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

    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 26: 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 27 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When the PPD driver is installed Click the [start] button and then click Configure the printer driver for the [Printers and Faxes]. options installed on the machine. In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers].

  • 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 (paper misfeeds and other error conditions), printer configuration information in the form of an image (the number of trays and whether or not a finisher or other device is installed), 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].

  • Page 30: Installing The Scanner Driver

    INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER The scanner driver (TWAIN driver) can only be used when the machine is connected to a network. When the scanner driver is installed, PC scan mode of the image send function can be used. Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/2000 /Server 2003 * Administrator's rights are required to install the software.
  • Page 31 "Select Device". Click the [start] button, select [All Programs] ([Programs] in versions of Windows other than Windows XP/Server 2003), select [SHARP MFP Click the [OK] button. TWAIN K], and then select [Select Device]. Click the [Add] button.

  • Page 32: Setup In A Macintosh Environment

    SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT This section explains how to install the PPD file to enable printing from a Macintosh and how to configure the printer driver settings. The procedures vary by operating system version. ☞ MAC OS X (v10.3.3 TO 10.4): this page ☞...
  • Page 33 MAC OS X (v10.3.3 TO 10.4) The License Agreement window will Select [Utilities] from the [Go] menu. 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.
  • Page 34 "All Custom Setting List" in "Queue Name"). the system settings. Follow these steps to print the "All (2) Select [Sharp] in "Printer Model" ("Print Using" Custom Setting List": in Mac OS X v10.4) and click the PPD file of Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key, touch the [List your model.

  • Page 35: Mac Os X (V10.2.8)

    MAC OS X (v10.2.8) If Mac OS X v10.2 has not been updated to version 10.2.8, be sure to update to version 10.2.8 before installing the PPD file. For information on how to update, see the Help file on your Macintosh computer. Insert the "Software CD-ROM"...
  • Page 36 (1) Enter the address of the machine (IP address or domain name) in "Printer's Address". (2) Select [Sharp] in "Printer Model" and click the PPD file of your model. (3) Click the [Add] button. • The PPD file is installed in the following folders on the startup disk.
  • Page 37 MAC OS X (v10.2.8) Click the name of the machine in the Select the machine configuration. "Printer List" window. Select [Show Info] from the [Printers] menu. (1) Select [Installable Options]. (2) Select the options that are installed on the machine. (3) Click the [Apply Changes] button.

  • Page 38: Mac Os X (V10.1.5)

    MAC OS X (v10.1.5) If Mac OS X v10.1 has not been updated to version 10.1.5, be sure to update to version 10.1.5 before installing the PPD file. For information on how to update, see the Help file on your Macintosh computer. Insert the "Software CD-ROM"...
  • Page 39 MAC OS X (v10.1.5) Double-click the [Utilities] folder. Select the PPD file of the machine. Double-click the [Print Center] icon ( If this is the first time you are configuring the printer driver on your computer, a message to confirm the addition of a printer will appear.

  • Page 40: Mac Os 9.0 To 9.2.2

    MAC OS 9.0 TO 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 41 MAC OS 9.0 TO 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 42: Useful Information

    USEFUL INFORMATION This chapter explains how to install PS display fonts and how to change the printer driver port in Windows. 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.

  • Page 43: Macintosh Environment

    INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT (Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2) Macintosh screen fonts are contained in the [Font] folder of the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit. Copy the fonts that you wish to install to the [System Folder] of the startup disk. If you experience problems that may be due to the installed screen fonts, immediately delete the installed fonts from the system.

  • Page 44: 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 Adding or changing a port.
  • Page 45 CHANGING THE PORT 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 (1) (2) a "Custom installation"...
  • Page 48 Software Setup Guide MODEL: MX-2300N MX-2700N PRINTED IN FRANCE TINSE3150GHZZ...

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