Sharp Mx 3501 N Manual

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This chapter describes the software programs that allow you to use the printer and scanner 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.
Before installing the software, make sure that your computer and the machine meet the system requirements described 
in VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...

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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.
☞INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER (page 8)
The...

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CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE
OTHER CD-ROMS
XPRINTER 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.)
☞INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS (page 40)
XPRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM that accompanies the Internet fax 
expansion kit (for Windows)
This CD-ROM is used to update the PC-Fax driver on the Software CD-ROM so that it can be used...

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VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following requirements.
*1 Printing is not possible in MS-DOS mode.
*2 USB is not supported. The scanner driver cannot be installed.
*3 The machines USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard only if the 
Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 2000...

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VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met to use the software described in this manual.
*1 For the types of computers and operating systems that can run the software, see SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (page 5).
*2 To use the PC-Fax driver, Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be installed on your computer.
*3 When the Internet fax expansion kit is installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the PRINTER UTILITIES 
CD-ROM to enable the driver to be used as a...

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CONNECTING THE MACHINE
CONNECTING TO A NETWORK
To connect the machine to a network, connect the LAN cable to the machines network connector. Use a shielded LAN 
cable.
After connecting the machine to a network, be sure to configure the IP address and other network settings before 
installing the software. (The factory default setting for the IP address is to receive the IP address automatically when the 
machine is used in a DHCP environment.)
Network settings can be configured using Network Settings...

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This section explains how to install the software and configure settings so that the printer and scanner function of the 
machine can be used with a Windows computer.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX 
DRIVER
To install the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver, follow the appropriate procedure in this section depending on whether 
the machine is connected to a network or connected by USB cable.
☞WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 15)
WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A...

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
1Insert the Software CD-ROM into your 
computers CD-ROM drive.
 If you are installing the printer driver, insert the 
Software CD-ROM that shows Disc 1 on the front of 
the CD-ROM.
 If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, insert the 
Software CD-ROM that shows Disc 2 on the front of 
the CD-ROM.
2Click the [start] button, click [My 
Computer] ( ), and then double-click 
the [CD-ROM] icon ( ).
In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click [My 
Computer] and...

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
9Printers connected to the network are 
detected. Select the machine and click 
the [Next] button.
10A confirmation window appears. Check 
the contents and then click the [Next] 
button.
11When the printer driver selection window 
appears, select the printer driver to be 
installed and click the [Next] button.
Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so 
that a checkmark ( ) appears.
12When you are asked whether or not you 
want the printer...

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
15Click the [Close] button in the window 
of step 6.
This completes the installation.
 After installation, see CONFIGURING THE PRINTER 
DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE 
MACHINE (page 23) to configure the printer driver 
settings.
 If you installed the PS printer driver or the PPD driver, 
the PS display fonts can be installed from the 
PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM that accompanies 
the PS3 expansion kit. See INSTALLING THE PS 
DISPLAY FONTS (page...