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Sharp AR-NB2 Setup Manual

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MODEL
AR-NB2
AR-NB2 N
NETWORK EXPANSION KIT
SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE
(for network printer)
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AR-M160/M205

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    MODEL AR-NB2 AR-NB2 N NETWORK EXPANSION KIT SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for network printer) Page • SAFETY STANDARDS • INTRODUCTION • BEFORE INSTALLATION • SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT • SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT AR-M160/M205...

  • Page 2: Safety Standards

    SAFETY STANDARDS <AR-NB2> This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. <AR-NB2/AR-NB2 N> This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
  • Page 3 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Model Number: AR-NB2 N Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1163 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP - 3 -...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This manual explains how to configure network settings and install and configure the software to enable the machine to be used as a network printer. Trademark acknowledgments ® ® • Microsoft Windows operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS SAFETY STANDARDS......................2 INTRODUCTION........................4 BEFORE INSTALLATION USING THE MACHINE IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT ........... 6 G CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT ..............6 G HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ..............7 USING THE MACHINE IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT ..........8 G CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT ..............

  • Page 6: Before Installation

    BEFORE INSTALLATION USING THE MACHINE IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT The network expansion kit contains the following three CD-ROMs: "Software", "Network Utilities", and "Sharpdesk LT". 1. "Software" CD-ROM The "Software" CD-ROM contains the following software programs: •...

  • Page 7: Hardware And Software Requirements

    USING THE MACHINE IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT 2. "Network Utilities" CD-ROM This CD-ROM contains "Quick Setup" and "Standard Setup (NICManager)" which are used to configure network settings, "SC-Print2000" which is used to create an LPR port, and an online manual that explains network settings.

  • Page 8: Using The Machine In Amacintosh Environment

    USING THE MACHINE IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT To use the machine as a printer for the Macintosh, the PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1 must be installed. Install the PPD file needed to use the machine as a printer from the "Software" CD-ROM that accompanied the network expansion kit.

  • Page 9: Connecting To A Network

    CONNECTING TO A NETWORK After the network expansion kit has been installed in the machine, connect a LAN cable to the LAN connector of the network expansion kit. Use a network cable that is shielded. HOW TO RESET THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT To reset the network expansion kit, turn on the power while holding down the status button on the network expansion kit.

  • Page 10: Installation Environment And Installation Procedure

    INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE This manual explains the procedures for installing the software in a Windows environment (TCP/IP network environment) and in a Macintosh environment. Refer to the following table for the appropriate procedure for your environment. Function Operating system Procedure to follow "SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE"...

  • Page 11: Setup In A Windows Environment

    SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE Before installing the printer driver, be sure to set the IP address of the machine. Consult your network administrator for the correct IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to be entered. If a DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address to the machine, the following procedure is not necessary.
  • Page 12 The Print Server Card Setup window will appear. The password for this product has been initially set to "Sharp". If the "Guest user" checkbox is selected, the settings can be viewed but not configured. The printer or printers connected to the network will be detected.

  • Page 13: Checking The Ip Address

    CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS To check the IP address of the machine, hold down the status button on the network expansion kit at least 2 seconds to print out a Printer Setting List. Status button - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Installing The Software

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER (Standard installation) If you wish to install the display font or specify the machine's IP address when installing the printer Note driver, select "Custom installation" (p.16). To use the machine as a network printer in Windows NT 4.0, "TCP/IP Protocol" and Caution "Microsoft TCP/IP printing"...
  • Page 15 If the machine is still not When "The installation of the SHARP found, use the custom installation software is complete" appears, click procedure to directly specify the IP the "OK"...

  • Page 16: Custom Installation

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CUSTOM INSTALLATION If you wish to install the display font or specify the machine's IP address when installing the printer driver, select "Custom installation". Insert the network expansion kit Click the "Next" button. "Software" CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 17 Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes". When "The installation of the SHARP software is complete" appears, click the "OK" button. Click the "Close" button. After the installation, a message...

  • Page 18: Sharing The Printer Using Windows Networking

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SHARING THE PRINTER USING WINDOWS NETWORKING If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer. To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation manual or help file of Note your operating system.
  • Page 19 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE For the port to be used, select the Follow the on-screen instructions. machine set as a shared printer, and click the "Next" button. You can also click the "Add Network Port" After the installation, a message button and select the printer to be shared Note prompting you to restart your (the machine) by browsing the network in...

  • Page 20: Installing The Printer Status Monitor

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR Insert the network expansion kit Click the "Printer Status Monitor" button. "Software" CD-ROM into your To view information on the software, click computer's CD-ROM drive. the "Display Readme" button. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer"...

  • Page 21: G Installing The Printer Administration Utility

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER ADMINISTRATION UTILITY Insert the network expansion kit Click the "Printer Administration Utility" "Software" CD-ROM into your button. computer's CD-ROM drive. To view information on the software, click the "Display Readme" button. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer"...

  • Page 22: Installing The Ps Display Fonts

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS The fonts used by the PS printer driver are contained in the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanied the PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1). Install these fonts as needed for the PS printer driver. Insert the PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1 Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 23: Using The Ppd File

    USING THE PPD FILE The PPD file enables the machine to print using the standard PS driver of the operating system, and can be used when the optional PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1 is installed. Install the PPD file as needed. Use the Add Printer Wizard in Windows to install the PPD file.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Printer Driver

    "Settings", and then click "Printers". tray from the "Set Paper Size" menu. Repeat for each tray. Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. If you are using Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, go to step 4.

  • Page 25: Setup In A Macintosh Environment

    SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT APPLETALK SETTINGS After connecting the machine to the network, configure AppleTalk settings as required for your network environment. To configure the settings, see the online manual on the "Network Utilities" CD-ROM. INSTALLING THE PPD FILE In order to print from a Macintosh, the PPD file must be installed.
  • Page 26 INSTALLING THE PPD FILE The License Agreement window will 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. Click the "Agree"...

  • Page 27: G Installing The Screen Fonts (Mac Os 8.6 - 9.X)

    INSTALLING THE PPD FILE INSTALLATION IN MAC OS 8.6 - 9.x Insert the network expansion kit The License Agreement window will "Software" CD-ROM into your appear. Make sure that you understand computer's CD-ROM drive. the contents of the license agreement, and then click the "Yes"...

  • Page 28: Configuring The Printer Driver

    ("xxxxxx" is a Click the "Add" button. sequence of characters that varies depending on your machine). Click "Add". Select "Sharp" in the "Printer Model" menu. The PPD file selection window appears. - 28 -...
  • Page 29 CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER Select the PPD file of the machine. Set the printer configuration based on the options that have been installed, and then click the "Apply Changes" button. Set the printer configuration properly. If not, printing may not be executed properly.

  • Page 30: G Mac Os X V10.1.5

    CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER MAC OS X v10.1.5 Make sure that the machine is powered Click the machine's model name in the list. Select "Applications" from the "Go" menu. The name of the machine that appears is the name that was entered in the Double-click the "Utilities"...

  • Page 31: G Mac Os 8.6 - 9.X

    CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER MAC OS 8.6 - 9.x Select "Chooser" from the Apple Menu. Verify that the machine is selected in the "Select a PostScript Printer" list, and then click the "Setup" button and the "Configure" button. Click the "LaserWriter 8" icon. •...
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