MODEL: MX-B381 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Software Setup Guide BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT Please keep this manual as the information mentioned below is very important. TROUBLESHOOTING Sharpdesk Serial Numbers Sharpdesk Installation Guide This product can only be installed on a number of computers equal to the number of licenses. Any additional computers will require additional licenses.
Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual explains how to install and configure the software that allows the machine to be used as a printer or scanner for a computer. This manual also explains how to install the printer drivers and software that are used when the expansion kits are installed, and how to install the scanner driver. If the software is not installed correctly or you need to remove the software, see "4. TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 66).
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • SOFTWARE CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • OTHER CD-ROMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 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.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE - PPD driver The PPD driver enables the machine to use the standard Windows PS printer driver. ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK (page 12) ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 24) • Printer Status Monitor (can only be used when the machine is connected to a network) This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE Software for Macintosh • PPD file This is the printer description file which enables the machine to be used as a PostScript 3 compatible printer. ☞ MAC OS X (page 52) ☞ MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 (page 62) • To use the machine as a printer in a Macintosh environment, the machine must be connected to a network. A USB connection cannot be used. • The scanner driver and PC-Fax driver cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE OTHER CD-ROMS X "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the Internet fax expansion kit (for Windows) This CD-ROM is used to update the PC-Fax driver on the "Software CD-ROM" so that it can be used to send Internet faxes (PC-I-Fax function). If you wish to use the PC-I-Fax function, first install the PC-Fax driver from the "Software CD-ROM" and then run the installer on this CD-ROM. If the PC-Fax driver is already installed, run only the installer.
VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following requirements. Windows Macintosh*5 Operating system*1 Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)*2, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.2.8, Mac OS X v10.3.
VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS The following requirements must be met to use the software described in this manual. Operating system environment*1 Windows Software PCL6 printer driver, PCL5e printer driver PS printer driver, PPD driver PC-Fax driver*2 Required expansion kits Can be used in the standard configuration.
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. (The factory default setting for the IP address is to receive the IP address automatically when the machine is used in a DHCP environment.
CONNECTING THE MACHINE CONNECTING THE MACHINE WITH A USB CABLE (Windows) The machine can be connected to a computer using a USB cable if the computer is a Windows computer. (The USB interface on the machine cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.) The machine and computer should be connected while the printer driver is being installed. If a USB cable is connected before the printer driver is installed, the printer driver will not be installed correctly.
2 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. For users of Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0 The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative if you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0.
OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE) 4 The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button. You can show the "SOFTWARE LICENSE" in a different language by selecting the desired language from the language menu. To install the software in the selected language, continue the installation with that language selected. 5 Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the [Next] button.
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 24) 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).
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER X Standard installation When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 10), perform the steps below. 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button. To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button on the "Disc 2" CD-ROM. *The above screen appears when using the "Disc 1" CD-ROM. 2 Click the [Standard installation] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER • Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print (Auto Search) • Set as default printer:Yes (excluding the PC-Fax driver) • Printer driver name: Cannot be changed • Display fonts: Installed If you selected [Custom installation], select [LPR Direct Print (Auto Search)] and click the [Next] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 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. Go to the next step. • The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/ Vista/Server 2008.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 7 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 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway]. • If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature appears, be sure to click the [Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER X 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 "Changing to a Standard TCP/IP Port" (page 49).
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 3 When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [LPR Direct Print (Specify Address)] and click the [Next] button. 4 Enter the name (host name) or IP address of the machine and click the [Next] button. ☞ Checking the IP address of the machine (page 8) If the machine is being used on an IPv6 network, enter any numbers or characters.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 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. Go to the next step. • The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/ Vista/Server 2008.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 9 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 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway]. • If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature appears, be sure to click the [Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER X 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. The IPP function can also be used in combination with the SSL (encrypted communication) function to encrypt the print data.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 2 Click the [Custom installation] button. 3 When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [IPP] and click the [Next] button. 4 If a proxy server is used, specify the proxy server and click the [Next] button. 22 To specify a proxy server, select [Print via the proxy server] and then enter the [Address] and [Port number].
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 Enter the machine's URL and click the [Next] button. Enter the URL in the following format: Normal format: http://:631*1/ipp *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.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/2000*/XP*/Server 2003*/ Vista*/Server 2008* * 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. If this happens, click the [Cancel] button to close the window and disconnect the cable.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 2 Click the [Custom installation] button. 3 When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [Connected to this computer] and click the [Next] button. 4 When you are asked if you wish to install the display fonts, select an answer and click the [Next] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 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 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway].
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 8 Installation of the PCL6 printer driver begins. When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], click the [Next] button, and follow the on-screen instructions. • If you are using Windows Vista/Server 2008 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway].
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When installing the PCL5e printer driver, 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 10), perform the steps below. 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button. To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button on the "Disc 2" CD-ROM.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 3 When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [Connected to this computer] and click the [Next] button. 4 When the port selection window appears, select the port that the PCL6 printer driver is using (USB001, etc.) and click the [Next] button. 5 When the printer driver selection window appears, remove the [PCL6] checkmark and select the printer driver to be installed, and then click the [Next] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 6 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]. 7 When the printer name window appears, click the [Next] button. 8 When you are asked if you wish to install the display fonts, select [No] and click the [Next] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER This completes the installation. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE" (page 37) to configure the printer driver settings. • Make sure that the port of the installed driver is the same as the port used by the PCL6 printer driver. The port used by the printer driver of the machine is indicated by a checkmark on the [Ports] tab of the printer driver properties window.
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. • Ask your network administrator for the server name and printer name of the machine on the network.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button. To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button on the "Disc 2" CD-ROM. *The above screen appears when using the "Disc 1" CD-ROM. 2 Click the [Custom installation] button. 3 Select [Shared Printer] and click the [Next] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 4 Select the printer name (configured as a shared printer). (1) (2) (1) Select the printer name (configured as a shared printer on a print server) from the list. If you are using Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003, you can also click the [Add Network Port] button displayed below the list and select the printer to be shared by browsing the network in the window that appears. (2) Click the [Next] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0) If 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. • The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative if you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER X Installing the resident font information (Windows 98/Me) If you have installed the PPD driver on Windows 98/Me and will be using the resident fonts in the machine, you must install the resident font information. Follow the procedure below to install the resident font information. • Before installing the resident font information, be sure to install the PPD driver.
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. If the PPD driver is installed, see "When the PPD driver is installed" (page 40).
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 4 Click the [Auto Configuration] button. The settings are automatically configured based on the detected machine status. *The screen shows the PCL6 printer driver. If the machine is being used on an IPv6 network, you must configure the options manually as explained in "If automatic configuration fails" (page 39). 5 Configure the image of the machine.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 6 Click the [OK] button in the printer properties window. If automatic configuration fails • You can check the options that are installed and the tray settings by printing out the "All Custom Setting List" in the system settings of the machine. (However, note that "Input Tray Options" must be set to the number of trays on the machine.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER X When the PPD driver is installed 1 Click the [Start] button ( [Printer]. ), click [Control Panel], and then click • In Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes]. • In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers].
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 3 Configure the printer driver for the options installed on the machine. (1) (2) (3) (1) Click the [Device Settings] tab. In Windows 98/Me, click the [Device Options] tab. (2) Configure each item based on the machine configuration. The items and the procedures for configuring the items vary depending on the operating system version. (3) Click the [OK] button.
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 such as paper misfeeds, printer configuration information (whether or not a finisher is installed, etc.) as an image, the paper sizes that can be used, and the amount of paper remaining.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 When the installation completed screen appears, click the [Finish] button. To have the Printer Status Monitor start automatically when your computer is started, select the [Add this program to your Startup folder] checkbox and click the [Finish] button. 4 Click the [Close] button in the window of step 1. After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear.
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*/XP*/Server 2003*/ Vista*/Server 2008* * Administrator's rights are required to install the software. After performing step 1 through step 5 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 10), continue the steps below.
INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER 3 When the finish setup window appears, click the [OK] button. 4 Click the [Close] button in the window of step 1. 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. This completes the installation. Next, configure the IP address of the machine in the scanner driver. When the scanner driver is installed, the "Select Device" utility is also installed.
INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER 7 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". • If the port number used by the scanner function of the machine has been changed, enter a colon ":" following the IP address and then enter the port number.
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 below to change the port. 1 Click the [Start] button ( [Printer]. ), click [Control Panel], and then click • In Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes].
CHANGING THE PORT 3 Adding or changing a port. (1) Click the [Ports] tab. In Windows 98/Me, click the [Details] tab. (2) Click the [Add Port] button. (2) (1) • To change to a previously created port such as USB port, select the desired port (USB001, etc.) from the list and click the [Apply] button. This changes the port. • If the machine is being used on an IPv6 network, see "Changing to a Standard TCP/IP Port" (page 49) for the remaining steps of the procedure.
CHANGING THE PORT 5 Create the new port. (1) Enter the machine's IP address. ☞ Checking the IP address of the machine (page 8) (2) Make sure that [LPR] is selected. (3) Make sure that [lp] is entered. (4) Click the [OK] button. (1) (2) (3) (4) 6 Click the [Close] button in the screen of step 4. 7 Make sure the created printer port is selected in the printer properties window and then click the [Apply] button. In Windows 98/Me, this step is not required. Go to the next step.
CHANGING THE PORT 2 Select [Standard TCP/IP Port] and then click the [New Port] button. 3 Click the [Next] button. 4 Enter the machine's IPv6 address in [Printer Name or IP Address] and click the [Next] button. 5 Select [Custom] and click the [Settings] button.
CHANGING THE PORT 6 Configure the port settings. (1) Select [LPR]. (2) Enter [lp]. (3) Click the [OK] button. (2) 7 Click the [Next] button in the screen of step 5. 8 Click the [Finish] button. 9 Click the [Close] button in the screen of step 2.
3 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 - 10.5.5) ☞ MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2: page 62 • To use the machine as a printer in a Macintosh environment, the machine must be connected to a network. A USB connection cannot be used. • The scanner driver and PC-Fax driver cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.
MAC OS X 4 5 Double-click the folder corresponding to the versions of the operating system. v10.2.8 v10.3.9 v10.4.11 v10.5 10.5.5 Double-click the [MX-PKX] icon ( ). If the "Authenticate" window appears in Mac OS X v10.2.8, enter the password and click the [OK] button. 6 Click the [Continue] button. 7 The License Agreement window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Continue] button.
MAC OS X 8 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. 9 Click the [Install] button. Installation begins. If the "Authenticate" window appears, enter the password and click the [OK] button. 10 When the message "The software was successfully installed" appears in the installation window, click the [Close] button. This completes the installation of the software.
MAC OS X 11 Select [Utilities] from the [Go] menu. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.5, click [System Preferences] in the Apple menu ( ) and select [Print & Fax] ( ). When the screen for adding a printer appears, click the button and go to step 14. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Applications] from the [Go] menu. 12 Double-click the [Printer Setup Utility] icon ( ). If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.
MAC OS X 14 Configure the printer driver. • The procedure for configuring the printer driver varies depending on the operating system version. The procedure for versions 10.4.11 and 10.5 - 10.5.5 and the procedure for other versions are explained separately below. • The machine can print using the IPP function. If you wish to use the IPP function, see "Printing using the IPP function" (page 60) to configure the printer driver settings. v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.
MAC OS X v10.2.8, v10.3.9 (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Select [AppleTalk]. If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the zone that includes the printer from the menu. (2) Click the machine's model name. The machine's model name usually appears as [SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on your model.) (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.
MAC OS X 15 Display printer information. (2) (1) (1) Click the machine's name. If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.5, click the [Options & Supplies] button, click the [Driver] tab and go to step 16. (2) Click [Show Info]. If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Show Info] from the [Printers] menu.
MAC OS X 16 Select the machine configuration. If you selected [Auto Select] in (3) of step 14, the machine configuration is detected and automatically configured. Check the configured settings to make sure they are correct. (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) Select [Installable Options]. If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.5, it does not appear. (2) Select the options that are installed on the machine. (3) Click the [Apply Changes] button. If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.5, click the [OK] button.
MAC OS X X Printing using the IPP function The machine can print using the IPP function. 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. If you wish to use the IPP function, follow these steps to select the PPD file when configuring the printer driver (step 14 on page 56). v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.5 (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Click the [IP Printer] icon. If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.5, click the [IP] icon.
MAC OS X v10.2.8, v10.3.9 (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Select [IP Printing]. (2) Select [Internet Printing Protocol] in "Printer Type". Enter the address of the machine (IP address or domain name) and the "Queue Name". • If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, enter the address of the machine (IP address or domain name) in "Printer's Address". • Enter "ipp" in "Queue Name". (3) Select [Sharp] in "Printer Model" and click the PPD file of your model. (4) Click the [Add] button.
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 in "Extensions Manager" in "Control Panels". If not, install it from the system CD-ROM supplied with your Macintosh computer. 1 Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( 3 Double-click the [MacOS] folder. 4 Double-click the [Installer] icon ( 5 Click the [Install] button.
MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 7 Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Continue] button. Installation of the PPD file begins. After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer will appear. Click the [OK] button and restart your computer. This completes the installation of the software. Next, configure the printer driver settings. 8 Select [Chooser] from the Apple Menu. 9 Create a printer. (1) (2) (3) (1) Click the [LaserWriter 8] icon.
MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 10 Select the PPD file. (1) (2) (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" list, and then click the [Setup] button followed by the [Select PPD] button. (2) Select the PPD file for your model and click the [Open] button.
MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 13 Select the machine configuration. (1) (2) (1) Select the options that are installed on the machine. (2) Click the [OK] button. You can check the options that are installed on the machine by printing out the "All Custom Setting List" in the system settings. (However, note that "Input Tray Options" must be set to the number of trays on the machine.
4 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 • The machine is not detected (when connected to a network).. . . . 67 • The plug and play screen does not appear (USB connection in Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Problem The machine is not detected (when connected to a network). Point to check Solution Is the IP address of the machine configured? If the IP address of the machine is not configured, the machine will not be detected. Make sure that the IP address is configured correctly in "Network Settings" in the machine's system settings (administrator).
WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Problem Point to check Solution The plug and play screen does not appear (USB connection in Windows). Is the machine power on? When a USB cable is connected, make sure the power of the machine is "ON" and then connect a USB cable to the machine. When the machine is not powered on, switch on the main power switch and the [POWER] key ( ) in that order.
WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Problem The printer driver is not installed correctly by plug and play (USB connection in Windows). Point to check Did you connect the machine to your computer before installing the printer driver? Solution In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008, if the machine was connected to your computer with a USB cable before the printer driver was installed from the installer, check if information on the unsuccessful installation remains in "Device Manager".
WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL X 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. 1 Click the [start] button and then click [Control Panel]. In Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and click [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Performance and Maintenance] and then [System]. In Windows 2000, double-click the [System] icon.
REMOVING THE SOFTWARE To remove the printer driver or software installed using the installer, follow the steps below. X Windows 1 Click the [start] button and then click [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Uninstall a program]. In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and click [Control Panel]. • In Windows XP/Server 2003, click [Add or Remove Programs]. • In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon.
REMOVING THE SOFTWARE X Mac OS X 1 Delete the printer that uses the machine's PPD file from the printer list. To show the printer list, see step 11 and 12 of "MAC OS X" (page 52). 2 3 Delete the PPD file. The PPD file has been copied to the following folder on the startup disk. [Library] - [Printers] - [PPDs] - [Contents] - [Resources] - [en.lproj] Delete the PPD file of the machine from this folder. Delete the installation information.
Sharpdesk Installation Guide Please read ● The explanations in this manual assume that the person who will install the product and the users of the product have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. ● For detailed information on the software in the CD-ROM, please view the user's guide (PDF format) that is included on the CD-ROM. ● For information on the operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function.
Sharpdesk CD-ROM (for Windows) The CD-ROM contains the following software programs: ● Sharpdesk* (Desktop Document Management Software) ● Network Scanner Tool ● SHARP TWAIN AR/DM (Twain driver) * Sharpdesk can only be installed on the number of computers indicated in "Sharpdesk Serial Numbers" on the cover of this manual. If you need to install Sharpdesk on additional computers, please purchase the optional license kit.
Sharpdesk CD-ROM (for Windows) ●A colour image scanned on the machine can be saved as a PDF file using a high compression ratio to reduce the file size. (To view a PDF file saved using a high compression ratio, the latest version of Adobe Reader is required.) Network Scanner Tool This is a utility that helps you use Scan to Desktop. It configures the necessary settings in the Digital Laser Copier/Printer and client computer to receive data.
Sharpdesk CD-ROM (for Windows) User's Guides for Software Programs The Manual folder in the CD-ROM contains user's guides (in PDF format) for each of the software programs. ● Sharpdesk Installation Guide ● Sharpdesk User's Guide ● Network Scanner Tool User's Guide ● SHARP TWAIN AR/DM User's Guide In addition to explaining how to use the programs, the user's guides also give detailed instructions for installing and setting up the programs. Be sure to read the user's guides before installing the programs.
Sharpdesk CD-ROM (for Windows) Installing the Software Program Note the following when installing the software program from the CD-ROM: ● Be sure to check the system requirements for installation of each of the software programs in the user's guides and on the Information screen during installation. ● The user's guides give detailed instructions for installing and setting up the programs. Be sure to read the user's guides before installing the programs.
Sharpdesk CD-ROM (for Windows) Installing Sharpdesk and Network Scanner Tool 1 Quit any software applications and/or resident programs that are running on your computer. 2 Insert the "Disc 1" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. ● The ● If Sharpdesk installation screen appears. Proceed to step 5. the screen does not appear, proceed to step 3. 3 Click the "Start" button ( 4 Double click the CD-ROM icon ( 5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Sharpdesk CD-ROM (for Windows) Installing SHARP TWAIN AR/DM SHARP TWAIN AR/DM cannot be used in Windows Vista. 1 Quit any software applications and/or resident programs that are running on your computer. 2 Insert the "Disc 1" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the "start" button and then click "My Computer" ( ). ● If the Sharpdesk installation window appears, click "Cancel" to exit the setup procedure. ● In Windows 98/Me/2000, double click "My Computer".
Sharpdesk CD-ROM (for Windows) Uninstalling the Software Program To remove the software, follow the steps below. ● When Sharpdesk is uninstalled, Network Scanner Tool is also uninstalled. Note that if Network Scanner Tool is uninstalled, you will no longer be able to directly receive image data from the Digital Laser Copier/Printer. ● If a user-created file is saved in the Sharpdesk desktop folder, the Sharpdesk desktop folder will not be deleted when Sharpdesk is uninstalled.
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