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Sharp MX-2310U Software Setup Manual

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DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
Software Setup Guide
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MODEL:
BEFORE INSTALLING
THE SOFTWARE
SETUP IN A WINDOWS
ENVIRONMENT
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH
ENVIRONMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
MX-2010U
MX-2310U

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide Keep this manual close at hand for reference whenever needed. MODEL: MX-2010U MX-2310U BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • 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 BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE....2 • SOFTWARE CD-ROM ..... . 2 •...

  • Page 4: Before Installing The Software

    CD-ROM" consists of 2 discs. Disc 1 • SAPL-c printer driver This is a SHARP proprietary printer driver. (SAPL is an acronym for "Sharp Advanced Printing Language".) ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK (page 9) ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 18) •...

  • Page 5: Software For Macintosh

    "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the printer expansion kit (for Windows/Macintosh) The CD-ROM does not include software for Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2/X v10.2.8/X v10.3.9. Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if you want software for Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2/ X v10.2.8/X v10.3.9.

  • Page 6: Other Cd-Roms

    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 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. Operating system Windows 2000, Windows XP* Windows Server 2003* Windows Server 2008* Computer type IBM PC/AT compatible computer Equipped with a 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T LAN board or equipped standard with a USB 2.0 Display...

  • 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 environment* Windows SAPL-c printer driver PCL6 printer driver PS printer driver, PPD driver PC-Fax driver Scanner driver Printer Status Monitor Macintosh Macintosh PPD file *1 For the types of computers and operating systems that can run the software, see "SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS"...

  • 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. OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE) Insert the "Software CD-ROM"...

  • 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 18) 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. When [Custom installation] is selected, you can change any of the items below. When [Standard installation] is selected, the installation will take place as indicated below. • Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print •...
  • Page 13 Follow the on-screen instructions. Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. Installation begins. • If you are using Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway]. •...

  • Page 14: Advanced Installation

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Advanced installation With the advanced installation, you can select the printer driver to be installed. When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 8), perform the steps below. When SAPL-c driver is installed, this installation is not performed.
  • Page 15 When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button. Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears. • When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear.
  • Page 16 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. If the machine is being used on an IPv6 network, after you have installed the software as explained below, change the port as explained in "...
  • Page 17 When the model selection window appears, select the model name of your machine and click the [Next] button. When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button. Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears.
  • Page 18 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 19 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* *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 20: 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 2000 * 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 21: Using The Machine As A Shared

    Follow the on-screen instructions. Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. When the installation completed screen appears, click the [OK] button. • If you are using Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway].
  • Page 22 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When installing the 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 23 Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click the [Next] button. If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer driver to be used as the default printer. If you do not wish to set one of the printer drivers as the default printer, select [No].

  • Page 24: 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 25: Configuring The Printer Driver For The Options Installed On The Machine

    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: The Machine

    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 When the PPD driver is installed Click the [Start] button ( [Control Panel], and then click [Printer]. • In Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes]. • In Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers].

  • Page 28: 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 2000), select [SHARP Printer Status Monitor] and then select [Help].

  • Page 29: Installing The Scanner Driver

    "Select Device". Click the [start] button, select [All Programs] ([Programs] in Windows 2000), select [SHARP MFP TWAIN K], and then select [Select Device]. Click the [Search] button. If you know the IP address, you can click the [Input] key...
  • Page 30 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 31: 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" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 32: 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. If the machine is being used on an IPv6 network, follow the steps 1 to 3 below and see "Changing to a Standard TCP/IP Port"...
  • Page 33 Select [SC2 TCP/IP Port] and then click the [New Port] button. • The "SC2 TCP/IP Port" is added when the printer driver is installed using a "Custom installation" with "LPR Direct Print (Specify Address/Auto Search)" selected. • If the printer driver is installed using a "Custom installation"...
  • Page 34 CHANGING THE PORT Click the [Next] button. Enter the machine's IPv6 address in [Printer Name or IP Address] and click the [Next] button. Select [Custom] and click the [Settings] button. When using a port created with "Standard TCP/IP Port" When using a port created using "Standard TCP/IP Port", in the screen that appears after you click the [Configure Port] button in the screen of step 3, make sure the [SNMP Status Enabled] checkbox is not selected ( Status Enabled] checkbox is selected ( Configure the port settings.

  • Page 35: Setup In A Macintosh Environment

    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 - 10.5.8, v10.6 - 10.6.2) ☞...
  • Page 36 MAC OS X Select the hard drive where the PPD file will be installed and click the [Continue] button. • Be sure to select the hard drive on which your operating system is installed. • In Mac OS X v10.6 to 10.6.2, the screen below appears when you click the [Change Install Location] button.
  • Page 37 (3) Select the PPD file of the machine. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.3.9, select [Auto Select]. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Sharp] and click the PPD file of your model. (4) Click the [Add] button.
  • Page 38 MAC OS X Display printer information. (1) Click the machine's name. If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.8 or v10.6 to 10.6.2, click the [Options & Supplies] button, click the [Driver] tab and go to step 16. (2) Click [Show Info].

  • Page 39: Printing Using The Ipp Function

    (IP address or domain name) and the queue name. Enter "ipp" in "Queue". (3) Select [Sharp] in "Print Using" and click the PPD file of your model. If you are using Mac OS X v 10.5 to 10.5.8 or v10.6 to 10.6.2, select [Select a driver to use] (or [Select...

  • Page 40: Mac Os 9.0 - 9.2.2

    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 with your Macintosh computer. • The CD-ROM does not include software for Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2. Contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative if you want software for Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2.
  • Page 41 Select the PPD file. (1) Click the PPD file for your model. (2) Click the [Select] button. • If the above dialog box does not appear and you return to the "Chooser" dialog box, follow these steps to select the PPD file manually. (1) Make sure that the machine is selected in the "Select a PostScript Printer"...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    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............40 •...
  • Page 43 Problem The machine is not Is the machine power on? detected (when connected to a network). Is your computer connected correctly to the machine? The plug and play Is the machine power on? screen does not appear (USB connection in Windows).
  • Page 44 WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Problem The printer driver is Did you connect the machine to your not installed correctly computer before installing the printer by plug and play (USB driver? connection in Windows). The printer driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) If the printer driver cannot be installed on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, follow the steps below to check your computer settings.

  • Page 45: Removing The Software

    REMOVING THE SOFTWARE To remove the printer driver or software installed using the installer, follow the steps below. Windows Click the [start] button and then click [Control Panel]. In Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and click [Control Panel]. Click [Uninstall a program].
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