Sharp AR-M162 - Manual (Page 333)

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (THAT
ACCOMPANIES THE MACHINE)
BEFORE INSTALLATION
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the software, see "HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS" on page 43 to make sure
your computer meets the hardware and software requirements.
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE
The software that can be installed varies depending on your operating system version and type of connection to the machine.
*1 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, you are using a cable that supports USB 2.0, 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.
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) can be used when the dual function board is installed.
*2 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.
*3 The printer driver that is installed varies depending on the type of connection between the machine and your computer.
*4 Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel cable, however, the machine's scanner function cannot be used. Windows
95 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION USING THE INSTALLER
The software programs installed and the steps for installation vary depending on the version of Windows you are running and
the type of connection to your computer. Refer to the following table for the appropriate procedure for your environment.
* Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported.
MFP Driver Button
Manager
Sharpdesk
Printer driver Scanner driver
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
USB 2.0 connection*
1
Available* 2,3
Available Available Available
Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP
Parallel connection
Not Available Not Available Available *4
• 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,
continue the installation procedure. Depending on the problem, you may have to exit the installer. In this case, click
the [Cancel] button to quit the installer and then reinstall the software from the beginning after solving the problem.
• When installing Sharpdesk, if Internet Explorer 5.5 or later is not installed on your computer, see the Internet
Explorer installation procedure in the Readme file (Readme.txt) in the root folder of the "Software CD-ROM (2)".
If you are only going to install Sharpdesk after installing Internet Explorer (for example, when the other
components have already been installed), perform a custom installation (follow steps 2 through 7 in
"INSTALLATION METHOD 2" and then install only Sharpdesk in steps 11 and 12).
Windows version
Windows XP
Windows
2000/98/Me
Windows 95/NT 4.0
Type of connection
USB cable connection* (standard installation) INSTALLATION METHOD 1 (pages 8 to 9)
USB cable connection* (custom installation)
INSTALLATION
METHOD 2 (pages
10 to 11)
INSTALLATION
METHOD 3 (pages
12 to 13)
Parallel cable connection (custom installation) INSTALLATION METHOD 4 (pages 14 to 15)
Note