Sharp Mx 3501 N Manual

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
XPrinting using the IPP function and the SSL function
The IPP function can be used to print to the machine over a network using HTTP protocol.
When the machine is in a remote location, this function can be used in place of the fax function to print a higher quality 
image than a fax. The IPP function can also be used in combination with the SSL (encrypted communication) function to 
encrypt the print data. This enables secure printing with no concern that the data will be leaked to others.
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 then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.
3Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).
4The SOFTWARE LICENSE window 
will appear. Make sure that you 
understand the contents of the license 
agreement and then click the [Yes] 
button.
5Read the message in the Welcome 
window and then click the [Next] 
button.
6Click the [Printer Driver] button.
 To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] 
button.
 To view information on the software, click the [Display 
Readme] button.
* The above screen appears when the printer 
driver is being installed.
7Click the [Next] button.
8Click the [Custom installation] button.
To use the SSL function, configure the SSL Settings in the system settings (administrator) of the machine. To configure the 
settings, see the System Settings Guide.
You can show the SOFTWARE LICENSE in a 
different language by selecting the desired language 
from the language menu. To install the software in the 
selected language, continue the installation with that 
language selected.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
9When you are asked how the printer is 
connected, select [IPP] and click the 
[Next] button.
10If a proxy server is used, specify the 
proxy server and click the [Next] 
button.
To specify a proxy server, select [Print via the proxy 
server] and then enter the [Address] and [Port number].
11Enter the machines URL and click the 
[Next] button.
Enter the URL in the following format:
Normal format:
http://:631*1/ipp
*1 Normally 631 should be entered for the port number. 
If the IPP port number has been changed on the 
machine, enter the new port number.
When SSL is used:
https://< the machines domain name or IP address>:/ipp
*2 Normally the port number and the colon : 
immediately preceding the port number can be 
omitted. If the IPP port number for SSL has been 
changed on the machine, enter the new port number.
12When the model selection window 
appears, select the model name of your 
machine and click the [Next] button.
If your computer and the machine are connected to 
the same local area network, you can click the 
[Search] button to search for the machine. The 
machines URL will appear. Select the URL and click 
the [OK] button. You will return to the above screen 
and the machines URL will be automatically entered.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
13When 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.
14Select whether or not you wish the 
printer to be your default printer and 
click the [Next] button.
If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer 
driver to be used as the default printer.
If you do not wish to set one of the printer drivers as the 
default printer, select [No].
15When the printer name window 
appears, click the [Next] button.
If you wish to change the printer name, enter the desired 
name.
16When you are asked if you wish to 
install the display fonts, select an 
answer and click the [Next] button.
 When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen 
does not appear. Go to the next step.
 If you are not installing the PCL printer driver (you are 
installing the PS printer driver or the PPD driver), 
select [No] and click the [Next] button.
17Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears and click 
the [Next] button.
Installation begins.
18When the installation completed screen 
appears, click the [OK] button.
19Click 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 40).
 When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this 
screen does not appear. Go to the next step.
 The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the PS 
printer driver.
 The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using 
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test 
or digital signature appears, be sure to click the 
[Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button.
After the installation, a message prompting you to 
restart your computer may appear. If this message 
appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your 
computer.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A 
USB CABLE
Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/2000*/XP*/Server 2003*
* Administrators rights are required to install the software.
1Make sure that a USB cable is not 
connected to your computer and the 
machine.
If a 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.
2Insert the Software CD-ROM into your 
computers CD-ROM drive.
Insert the Software CD-ROM that shows Disc 1 on the 
front of the CD-ROM.
3Click the [start] button, click [My 
Computer] ( ), and then double-click 
the [CD-ROM] icon ( ).
In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click [My Computer] and 
then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.
4Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).
5The SOFTWARE LICENSE window 
will appear. Make sure that you 
understand the contents of the license 
agreement and then click the [Yes] 
button.
6Read the message in the Welcome 
window and then click the [Next] 
button.
 The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver.
 To install the PPD driver when Windows 98/Me is used, see USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER 
(Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0) (page 22) and install the driver using the Add Printer Wizard.
 To use the port created when the printer driver is installed for fax data transfer, install the printer driver first and then install 
the PC-Fax driver.
The cable will be connected in step 14.
You can show the SOFTWARE LICENSE in a 
different language by selecting the desired language 
from the language menu. To install the software in the 
selected language, continue the installation with that 
language selected.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
7Click the [Printer Driver] button.
To view information on the software, click the [Display 
Readme] button.
8Click the [Next] button.
9Click the [Custom installation] button.
10When you are asked how the printer is 
connected, select [Connected to this 
computer] and click the [Next] button.
11When you are asked if you wish to 
install the display fonts, select an 
answer and click the [Next] button.
12Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears and click 
the [Next] button.
When the installation completed screen appears, click 
the [OK] button.
13Click the [Close] button in the window 
of step 7.
When a message appears prompting you to connect the 
machine to your computer, click the [OK] button.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test 
or digital signature appears, be sure to click the 
[Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button.
After the installation, a message prompting you to 
restart your computer may appear. If this message 
appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your 
computer.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
14Connect the machine to your computer 
with a USB cable.
(1) Make sure that the machine is powered 
on.
(2) Connect the cable to the USB 
connector (B type) on the machine.
The USB interface on the machine complies with 
the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard. Please purchase 
a shielded USB cable.
(3) Connect the other end of the cable to 
the USB connector (A type) on your 
computer.
The machine is found and a Plug and Play window 
appears.
15Installation of the PCL6 printer driver 
begins.
When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, 
select [Install the software automatically 
(Recommended)], click the [Next] button, and follow the 
on-screen instructions.
This completes the installation.
 After installing the printer driver, see CONFIGURING 
THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS 
INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE (page 23) to 
configure the printer driver settings.
 If you are using the machine as a print server (with the 
machine configured as a shared printer), see USING 
THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER (page 20) 
to install the printer driver on each of the client 
computers.
When installing the PCL5c printer driver, PS printer driver, PPD driver, or PC-Fax driver
Installation is possible even after the USB cable has been connected.
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/2000, double-click [My Computer] and 
then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.
3Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).
4The SOFTWARE LICENSE window 
will appear. Make sure that you 
understand the contents of the license 
agreement and then click the [Yes] 
button.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test 
or digital signature appears, be sure to click the 
[Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button.
You can show the SOFTWARE LICENSE in a 
different language by selecting the desired language 
from the language menu. To install the software in the 
selected language, continue the installation with that 
language selected.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
5Read the message in the Welcome 
window and then click the [Next] 
button.
6Click the [Printer Driver] button.
 To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] 
button.
 To view information on the software, click the [Display 
Readme] button.
* The above screen appears when the printer 
driver is being installed.
7Click the [Next] button.
8Click the [Custom installation] button.
9When you are asked how the printer is 
connected, select [Connected to this 
computer] and click the [Next] button.
10When the port selection window 
appears, select the port that the PCL6 
printer driver is using (USB001, etc.) 
and click the [Next] button.
11When the printer driver selection 
window appears, remove the [PCL6] 
checkmark and click the [PCL5c],  [PS] 
or [PPD] checkbox so that a checkmark 
( ) appears, and then click the [Next] 
button.
 When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this 
screen does not appear. Go to the next step.
 The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the PS 
printer driver.
 The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using 
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
12Select whether or not you wish the 
printer to be your default printer and 
click the [Next] button.
If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer 
driver to be used as the default printer.
If you do not wish to set one of the printer drivers as the 
default printer, select [No].
13When the printer name window 
appears, click the [Next] button.
If you wish to change the printer name, enter the desired 
name.
14When you are asked if you wish to 
install the display fonts, select [No] and 
click the [Next] button.
When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen 
does not appear. Go to the next step.
15Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears and click 
the [Next] button.
Installation begins.
16When the installation completed screen 
appears, click the [OK] button.
17Click 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.
 Make sure that the port of the installed driver is the 
same as the port used by the PCL6 printer driver.
The port used by the printer driver of the machine is 
indicated by a checkmark on the [Ports] tab of the 
printer driver properties window. (In Windows 98/Me, 
this is the port selected in [Print to the following port] 
on the [Details] tab.)
☞CHANGING THE PORT (page 42)
 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 40).
If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test 
or digital signature appears, be sure to click the 
[Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button.
After the installation, a message prompting you to 
restart your computer may appear. If this message 
appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your 
computer.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER
If you are going to use the machine as a shared printer on a Windows network with the printer driver or the PC-Fax 
driver installed on a print server, follow the steps below to install the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver on the client 
computers.
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 then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon.
3Double-click the [Setup] icon ( ).
4The SOFTWARE LICENSE window 
will appear. Make sure that you 
understand the contents of the license 
agreement and then click the [Yes] 
button.
5Read the message in the Welcome 
window and then click the [Next] 
button.
6Click the [Printer Driver] button.
 To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] 
button.
 To view information on the software, click the [Display 
Readme] button.
* The above screen appears when the printer 
driver is being installed.
7Click the [Next] button.
 Ask your network administrator for the server name and printer name of the machine on the network.
 For the procedure for configuring settings on the print server, see the operation manual or the Help file of the operating 
system. The print server explained here is a computer that is connected directly to the machine, and clients are other 
computers connected to the same network as the print server.
 Install the same printer driver on client computers as the printer driver that is installed on the print server.
 If the PPD driver is installed on the print server and the client computers are running Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0, see USING 
THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0) (page 22) to install the printer driver using 
the Add Printer Wizard.
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8Click the [Custom installation] button.
9Select [Shared Printer] and click the 
[Next] button.
10Select the machine (configured as a 
shared printer).
(1) Select the machine (configured as a 
shared printer) from the list.
You can also click the [Add Network Port] button 
and select the printer to be shared (the machine) by 
browsing the network in the window that appears.
(2) Click the [Next] button.
11When the model selection window 
appears, select the model name of your 
machine and click the [Next] button.
If you are installing the PC-Fax driver, go to step 13.
12If you are installing the PCL, the PS 
driver or the PPD driver, select the 
printer driver to be installed when the 
printer driver selection window appears 
and click the [Next] button.
Be sure to select the same printer driver as the printer 
driver installed on the print server.
13Follow the on-screen instructions.
This completes the installation.
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 40).
If the shared printer does not appear in the list, check 
the settings on the print server.
(2)(1)
After the installation, a message prompting you to 
restart your computer may appear. If this message 
appears, click the [Yes] button to restart your 
computer.
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