Sharp AL-1215 Service Manual page 22

(Hardware and software requirements)
Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to
install the software.
Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with
*1
a USB1.1
(IEEE 1284)
Operating Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows
*2
system NT Workstation 4.0 (ServicePack 5 or later)
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
Professional
Display 800 x 600dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or
better)
Hard disk free 150MB or more
space
Other An environment on which any of the operating
requirement for systems listed above can fully operate
hardware
*1: Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Profes-
sional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition
preinstalled model with USB interface equipped as standard.
*2: Printing is unavailable in MS-DOS mode.
*3: The administrator's authorization is required to install this software
using this installer.
(Before installation)
The following table shows the drivers and software that can be
installed for each version of Windows and interface connection
method.
MFP Driver
Printer
driver/
Print Status
Window
Users of Windows
98/Me/2000/XP
who will use the
USB interface
connection
Users of Windows
Available
98/Me/2000/XP
who will use the
parallel interface
connection
Windows 95/NT 4.0
users
*1: When the unit is connected through the parallel port, the Print Sta-
tus Window can only be used when the parallel port is set to ECP
mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer to your computer manual
or ask the manufacturer of your computer.
*2: Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel interface connec-
tion, however, the unit's scanner function cannot be used.
• If you are using some of your computer's memory as a RAM drive,
the printer driver may not be allocated the correct amount of mem-
ory. In such a case, reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use
the RAM disk. Please refer to your Windows documentation for fur-
ther information.
• Is there another GDI printer driver or a Windows Printing System
printer driver already installed? If installed, change the printer port
setting. For the change of the printer port setting, see "USING
OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS".
or bi-directional parallel interface
*3 *3
, Windows XP Home Edition
Button
Sharpdesk
Scanner
Manager
driver
Available Available Available
*1
Not Not
Available
Available Available
AL-1551CS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 4
(Flow of installation)
Refer to the following table and then begin installation
Operating
system
Windows XP
*3
,
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows
2000
Windows 95/
NT 4.0
(Installing the software)
The following term is used in this section.
MFP
Means the unit as a printer and scanner.
• For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for
right hand operation.
• To print or scan, the MFP must be in the online state.
• The scanner feature only works when using a USB interface cable.
• If any error message appears, solve the problem following the
instructions on the screen. After your problem is solved, the installing
procedure will be continued. Depending on your problem, you may
have to exit the installer. In this case, click the "Cancel" button to exit
the installer. After solving your problem, reinstall the software from
the beginning.
A. Windows XP (USB/parallel interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface
cable is not connected to the MFP.
1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
*2
2) Click the "start" button, click "My Computer", and then double-click
the CD-ROM icon.
• When any of "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear
during the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" but-
ton.
3) Double-click the "Setup" icon.
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the
"Setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the
"Next" button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automati-
cally.)
4) Select the software packages to be installed, and then click the
"Next" button.
The software packages with checkmark on the list on the screen
will be installed.
Click the "Display README" button to show the information on the
selected package.
Interface Reference pages for how to install
USB/ Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel
Parallel interface)
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB
USB
interface)
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
Parallel
2000 (Parallel interface)
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB
USB
interface)
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
Parallel
2000 (Parallel interface)
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB
USB
interface)
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
Parallel
2000 (Parallel interface)
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
Parallel
2000 (Parallel interface)