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SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Page • BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE • SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT • SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT • TROUBLESHOOTING AND USEFUL INFORMATION...
Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual mainly explains how to install and configure the software that allows the machine to be used as a printer for a computer. This manual also explains how to install the printer drivers and software that are used when the expansion kits are installed.
BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This chapter mainly describes the software programs that allow you to use the printer 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 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.
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".) ☞...
VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM 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,...
VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS The following requirements must be met to use the software described in this manual. Required expansion kits Operating system Software Type of connection* MX-M550U/ MX-M550N/ environment* M620U/M700U M620N/M700N Windows PCL6 printer driver, – PCL5e printer driver PS printer driver, Network* / USB...
CONNECTING THE MACHINE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO A NETWORK To connect the machine to a network, connect the LAN cable to the machine's network connector. (On the MX-M550U/M620U/M700U, the network expansion kit is required.) Use a shielded LAN cable. Before installing the software, check with the administrator of the machine to make sure that the machine is connected to the network and network settings such as the IP address have been configured.
SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT This chapter explains how to install the software and configure settings so that the printer function and other features of the machine can be used with a Windows computer. For users of Windows NT 4.0 The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows NT 4.0.
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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. • Before installing the software, be sure to click the •...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"...
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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.
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. •...
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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 Before installing the software, be sure to click the answer and click the [Next] button. [Display Readme] button and view the detailed information on the software.
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.
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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. •...
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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.
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.
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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. When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the...
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When the installation completed screen appears, click the [OK] button. 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.
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. •...
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.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER If automatic configuration fails, configure the settings manually. • 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. Follow these steps to print out the "All custom setting list": Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key, touch the [LIST PRINT] key, and then touch the [ALL CUSTOM SETTING LIST] key.
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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].
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.
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]. INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS Fonts that can be used by the PS printer driver are contained on the "PRINTER UTILITIES"...
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 (v10.1.5, v10.2.8, v10.3.9, v10.4 - v10.4.8) ☞...
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MAC OS X The License Agreement window will Select [Utilities] from the [Go] menu. appear. Make sure that you understand If you are using Mac OS X v10.1.5 or v10.2.8, select the contents of the license agreement [Applications] from the [Go] menu. and then click the [Continue] button.
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[Choose] button. (3) Make sure that the PPD file of your • If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Sharp] model is selected. and click the PPD file of your model.
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MAC OS X Display printer information. (1) Click the machine's name. (2) Click [Show Info]. If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Show Info] from the [Printers] menu. Select the machine configuration. If you selected [Auto Select] in (3) of step 14, the machine configuration is detected and automatically configured.
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"Queue Name". Enter "ipp" in "Queue Name". • If you are using Mac OS X v10.1.5, enter the (3) Select [Sharp] in "Print Using" and address of the machine (IP address or domain click the PPD file of your model.
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.
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MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 Select the PPD file. Select the machine configuration. (1) Select the options that are installed on the machine. (2) Click the [OK] button. (1) Click the PPD file for your model. (2) Click the [Select] button. You can check the options that are installed on the machine by printing out the "All custom setting list"...
TROUBLESHOOTING AND USEFUL INFORMATION This chapter provides solutions to problems that are frequently encountered when installing the software, and explains how to remove the software and change the printer driver port. IF THE SOFTWARE CANNOT BE INSTALLED Problem Point to check Solution Is there sufficient free space on your Delete any unneeded files and applications to increase...
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IF THE SOFTWARE CANNOT BE INSTALLED Problem Point to check Solution The machine is not Is the machine power on? If the machine is powered off, it will not be detected. detected (when Switch on the main power switch and power switch in connected to a that order.
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. Click the [start] button and then click Check the settings in "What action do [Control Panel].
REMOVING THE SOFTWARE To remove the printer driver or software installed using the installer, follow the steps below. Windows Mac OS X Delete the printer that uses the Click the [start] button and then click machine's PPD file from the printer list. [Control Panel].
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.
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CHANGING THE PORT Select [SC TCP/IP Port] and then click Create the new port. the [New Port] button. In Windows 98/Me, select [Other], [SC TCP/IP Port], and then click the [OK] button. • The "SC TCP/IP Port" is added when the printer driver is installed using a "Standard installation", or (1) (2) a "Custom installation"...
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