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MODEL AR-NB2 A NETWORK EXPANSION KIT SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for network printer) Page • INTRODUCTION • BEFORE INSTALLATION • SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT • SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT...
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 , Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows...
INTRODUCTION SOFTWARE LICENSE The SOFTWARE LICENSE will appear when you install the software from the CD-ROM. By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION........................2 BEFORE INSTALLATION CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE....................5 ● CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT ..............5 ● SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................... 7 ● SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS....................7 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK ..................8 CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS ..................... 8 ● HOW TO RESET THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT ..............8 USER PROGRAMS FOR THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT..........
BEFORE INSTALLATION CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT The network expansion kit contains the following four CD-ROMs: "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 1), "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2), "Sharpdesk" (Disc 1) and "Sharpdesk" (Disc 2). The printer driver, Printer Status Monitor and Printer Administration Utility on the "Software Caution CD-ROM"...
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CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2) The "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2) contains the following software programs: Software for Windows • Printer Administration Utility This allows the administrator to monitor the machine and configure machine settings from a computer. To install and use the Printer Administration Utility, see the Readme file and the manual in PDF format on the "Software CD-ROM"...
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE 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, Windows 2000 Professional, Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Mac OS X v10.1.5, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista Mac OS X v10.2.8,...
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. 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.
USER PROGRAMS FOR THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT When the network expansion kit is installed in the machine, the following programs are added to the user programs for Print mode. The IP address and other network settings are configured using these user programs. The procedure for selecting a user program setting is explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR Note A USER PROGRAM"...
SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Insert the "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 1) Click the "Printer Driver" button. into your computer's CD-ROM drive. To view information on the software, click the "Display Readme" button. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer"...
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Printers connected to the network are Select whether or not you wish the detected. Select the machine and click printer to be your default printer and the "Next" button. click the "Next" button. If you are installing multiple printer drivers, select the printer that you wish to use as your default printer.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Click the "Close" button. After the installation, a message Note prompting you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. This completes the installation of the software. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER"...
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.
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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. If you are using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, • If you are using Windows you can also click the "Add Network Port" Note 2000/XP/Server 2003 button and select the printer to be shared...
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 Windows 98/Me/2000), select "SHARP Printer Status Monitor" and then select "Help". - 15 -...
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. Install these fonts as needed for the PS printer driver. Insert the "PRINTER UTILITIES" Select the "PS Display Font"...
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 is installed. Install the PPD file as needed. Use the Add Printer Wizard in Windows to install the PPD file. Be sure to read the Readme file before installing the PPD file.
Faxes". • In Windows 98/Me/2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers". Click the "SHARP XX-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. • If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, go to step...
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 - v10.4.10) •...
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MAC OS X The License Agreement window will When the message "The software was appear. Make sure that you understand successfully installed" appears in the the contents of the license agreement installation window, click the "Close" and then click the "Continue" button. button.
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(3) Make sure that the PPD file of your • If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, model is selected. select "Sharp" and click the PPD file (4) Click the "Add" button. of your model. The PPD file of the machine is •...
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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.
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 Note "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. Click the "OK"...