User manual SHARP AR-5516D START GUIDE

[. . . ] 11 1 INTRODUCTION This manual explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer functions of the machine. The procedure for viewing the Online Manual is also explained. Note · The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual. · The explanations in this manual are based on the North American version of the software. [. . . ] · All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine due to product improvements and modifications. 2 BEFORE INSTALLATION HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Check the following hardware and software requirements before installing the software. Computer type Operating system*2 IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 1. 1*1 or bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284) Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 (Service Pack 5 or later)*3, Windows 2000 Professional*3, Windows XP Professional*3, Windows XP Home Edition*3 An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate Other hardware requirements *1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled models equipped with a USB interface as standard. *2 Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode. *3 Administrator's rights are required to install the software using the installer. INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Follow the appropriate installation procedure for your operating system and type of cable as indicated below. Operating system Windows XP Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows 95/98/Me/ NT 4. 0/2000 Cable USB/Parallel USB Parallel Procedure to follow INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 4) INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/Me/2000 (USB CABLE) (p. 5) INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/Me/NT 4. 0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 6) 3 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Note · In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation. · If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem. After the problem is solved, the installation procedure will continue. Depending on the problem, you may have to click the "Cancel" button to exit the installer. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. 10 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, and then connect the USB cable. 8) Windows will detect the machine and the Plug and Play screen will appear. 11 Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that appears in your version of Windows to begin the installation. This completes the installation of the software. Configure the printer driver settings as explained in "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p. 9). 5 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/Me/NT 4. 0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) 1 The USB or parallel cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding. If the 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. Note The cable will be connected in step 12. 7 When the interface selection screen appears, select "Parallel" and click the "Next" button. 2 3 4 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ). Double-click the "setup" icon ( ). 8 Select the printer port and click the "Next" button. Select "LPT1" for the printer port. Note 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 automatically. ) 5 Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the "Next" button. If you are using Windows 95/NT 4. 0, go to step 8. Note 6 When you are asked how the printer is connected, select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" button. If "LPT1" does not appear, another printer or peripheral device is using LPT1. In this case continue the installation, and after the installation is finished, change the port setting so that the machine can use LPT1. This procedure is explained in "Another printer is using the parallel port (when using a parallel cable)" on page 12. 9 When the model selection window appears, select model name of your machine and click the "Next" button. For the name of the model that you are using, see "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS" in the Operation Manual. 10 Click the "Yes" button. 6 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 11 When the finish screen appears, click the "OK" button. Note After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. [. . . ] The interface cable should be connected during installation of the printer driver. CONNECTING A USB CABLE 1 Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine. 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the your computer's USB connector. CONNECTING A PARALLEL CABLE 1 2 Ensure that your computer and the machine are turned off. Plug the cable into the parallel connector on the machine, and fasten with the clasps. 3 Plug the other end of the cable into your computer's parallel connector. 8 CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER After installing the printer driver, you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the number of paper trays on the machine and the size of paper loaded in each. 1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". In operating systems other than Windows XP, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers". 5 Click the "Set Tray Status" button and select the size of paper that is loaded in each tray. Select a tray in the "Paper source" menu, and select the size of paper loaded in that tray from the "Setting Paper Size" menu. Repeat for each tray. 2 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. 3 4 In Windows 95/98/Me, click the "Setup" tab. Click the "Configuration" tab. Set the printer configuration properly. [. . . ]