MODEL AR-M160 AR-M205 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE Page · INTRODUCTION · SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M160/M205 · BEFORE INSTALLATION · INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE · CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER · CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER · SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER · HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL · TROUBLESHOOTING 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 14 15 INTRODUCTION This manual explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner 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. Versions for other countries and regions may vary slightly from the North American version. · Where "AR-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX". For the name of your model, see "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS" in the Operation Manual. · This manual refers to the "SHARP DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM AR-M160/M200/5220 Series Software" CD-ROM simply as "CD-ROM". Trademark acknowledgments · Microsoft® Windows® operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. · Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP are trademarks or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. · Acrobat® Reader Copyright© 1987- 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. · IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. · All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. CONTENTS SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M160/M205 ............................................................................. 2 BEFORE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 3 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................... 3 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE ........................................................... 3 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................ 3 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................... 4 INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) .............................................................. 4 INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE)................................................................... 6 INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) ........................................ 8 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ................................................................................................. 10 CONNECTING A USB CABLE ............................................................................................................. 10 CONNECTING A PARALLEL CABLE .................................................................................................. 11 CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER ....................................................................................... 11 SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER ............................................................................................... 12 Windows XP.......................................................................................................................................... 12 Windows 98/Me/2000 ........................................................................................................................... 13 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL .......................................................................................... 14 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 15 1 SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M160/M205 The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software: MFP driver Printer driver The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine. There are two types of printer drivers for the machine: a standard printer driver and a printer driver* that is used when the dual function board is installed. The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility that monitors the machine and informs you of the printing status, the name of the document currently being printed, and error messages. * When the dual function board is installed, "(EB)" appears in the name of the installed printer driver. In addition to the functions of the standard printer driver, the printer driver for the dual function board also includes an ROPM function and an automatic rotation function. Furthermore, the printer driver for the dual function board enables a faster printing speed. Scanner driver The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant applications. Sharpdesk Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage documents and image files, and launch applications. Button Manager Button Manager allows you to use the scanner keys on the machine to scan a document. Note The scanning feature can only be used with computers that are running Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and are connected to the machine by a USB cable. If you are running Windows 95/NT 4.0 or are connected by a parallel cable, only printing is available. 2 BEFORE INSTALLATION HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Check the following hardware and software requirements before installing the software. Computer type Operating system*3 IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0*1/1.1*2 or bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284) Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)*4, Windows 2000 Professional*4, Windows XP Professional*4, Windows XP Home Edition*4 800 x 600 dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better) 150 MB or more An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate Display Hard disk free space Other hardware requirements *1 The machine's USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) only if the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 2000 Professional/XP that Microsoft provides through its "Windows Update" is installed. *2 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. *3 Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode. *4 Administrator's rights are required to install the software using the installer. INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE The software that can be installed varies depending on the operating system and type of connection to the machine. MFP Driver Printer driver Windows 98/Me/2000/XP USB 1.1 connection Windows 98/Me/2000/XP USB 2.0 connection*1, 2 Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP Parallel connection Available*3, 4 Not Available Not Available Available*5 Scanner driver Button Manager Sharpdesk Available Available Available *1 A USB 2.0 connection can only be used when the dual function board is installed. *2 Windows 98/Me does not support USB 2.0. A USB 2.0 connection can be used in Windows 98/Me, however, the performance will be the same as USB 1.1. The print speed based on USB 2.0 specifications can only be attained if your computer is running Windows 2000/XP, and you are using a cable that supports USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 certified), and the cable is connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. If the connection is made through a hub, the hub must support USB 2.0. *3 When the machine is connected using a parallel cable, the Print Status Window can only be used when the parallel port is set to ECP mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer. *4 The printer driver that is installed will vary depending on the type of connection between the machine and your computer. *5 Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel cable, however, the machine's scanner function cannot be used. 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 98/Me/2000 Windows 95/NT 4.0 Cable USB/Parallel USB Parallel Parallel Procedure to follow INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 4) INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE) (p. 6) INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8) INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8) 3 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Note · In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation. · The scanner feature only works when using a USB cable. · 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, reinstall the software from the beginning after solving the problem. · When installing Sharpdesk, a minimal version of Internet Explorer 5.01 will be installed on your computer if your computer does not currently have Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/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 11. Note · If you are using a parallel cable, do not select the Button Manager checkbox (this feature is not supported when a parallel cable is used). · If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. For the software that can be installed, see "INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE" (p. 3). 2 3 4 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ). Double-click the "setup" icon ( ). 6 Check the packages on the screen, and then click the "Start" button. The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If an incorrect package is displayed, click the "Back" button and select the correct packages. 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 Select the software packages to be installed and then click the "Next" button. Software packages with a checkmark ( ) in the list on the screen will be installed. Click the "Display README" button to show information on packages that are selected. 4 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 7 The files required for installation of the MFP driver are copied (if "MFP Driver" was selected in Step 5). Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are asked how the printer is connected, select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" button. 11 Connect the interface cable to the machine and your computer (p. 10). · If you are using a USB cable, make sure the machine's power is turned on and then connect the cable. · If you are using a parallel cable, turn off the power of the machine and your computer, connect the cable, turn on the power of the machine, and then turn on your computer. Windows will detect the machine and the Plug and Play screen will appear. If you are using Windows XP with a parallel cable, go to step 13. If the following message appears on your Caution computer screen, close it. If the following screen appears while the files are Caution being copied (the message may appear more than once), click the "Continue Anyway" button. A window regarding "HI-SPEED USB Device" will then appear. Close the window. This message appears when the machine's USB 2.0 mode is not set to "Hi-Speed". For information on switching the USB 2.0 mode, see Chapter 4, "PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS", in the Operation Manual. 12 When "The MFP driver installation is complete." appears, click the "OK" button. The Button Manager installer will start. Begin installation of the scanner driver. (Only when using a USB cable.) "SHARP AR-XXXX" will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically ...