Sharp Mx 4100n Owners Manual

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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.
OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION 
SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)
1Insert the Software CD-ROM into your 
computers CD-ROM drive.
• If you are installing the printer driver or printer status 
monitor, insert the So ftware CD-ROM that shows 
Disc 1 on the front of the CD-ROM.
 If you are installing the PC-Fax driver or scanner  driver, insert the...

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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 16)
WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK
This section explains how to install the printer driver and the PC-Fax driver when the machine is connected to a 
Windows network (TCP/IP network).
Supported...

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
2Click the [Standard installation] button.
3Printers connected to the network are 
detected. Select the machine and click 
the [Next] button.
4A confirmation window appears. Check 
the contents and then click the [Next] 
button.
5When 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.
When [Custom...

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
6When you are asked whether or not you 
want the printer to be your default 
printer, make a selection 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].
7Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears and click 
the [Next] button.
Installation begins....

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
XInstallation by specifying the machines address
When the machine cannot be found because it is not powered on or otherwise, installation is possible by entering the 
name (host name) or IP address of the machine.
When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR 
ALL SOFTWARE) (page 8), perform the steps below.
1Click the [Printer Driver] button.
To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver]...

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
5When the model selection window 
appears, select the model name of your 
machine and click the [Next] button.
6When 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.
7Select whether or not you wish the 
printer to be your default printer and 
click the [Next] button.
If you are installing multiple...

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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...

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
5Enter 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...

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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*/Vista*/Server 2008*
* Administrators rights are required to install the software.
When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR 
ALL SOFTWARE) (page 8), perform the steps below.
1Click the [Printer Driver] button.
2Click the [Custom installation] button.
3When you are asked how the...

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6Click the [Close] button in the window 
of step 1.
When a message appears prompting you to connect the 
machine to your computer, click the [OK] button.
7Connect 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...