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INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS
Fonts that can be used by the PS printer driver are contained on the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM that accompanies 
the PS3 expansion kit. Install these fonts as needed for the PS printer driver.
1Insert the PRINTER UTILITIES 
CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 
expansion kit into your computers 
CD-ROM drive.
2Click the [Start] button ( ), click 
[Computer], and then  double-click the 
[CD-ROM] icon ( ).
• In Windows XP/Server 2003,  click 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 LI CENSE window 
will appear. Make  sure that you 
understand the content s of the license 
agreement and then  click the [Yes] 
button.
5Read the message in  the Welcome 
window and then cl ick the [Next] 
button.
6Click the [PS Di splay Font] button.
7Follow the on-screen instructions.
8Click the [Close] button in the screen of 
step 6.
In Windows Vista/Server 2008, if a message screen 
appears asking you for confirmation, click [Allow].
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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CHANGING THE PORT
When using the machine in a Windows environment, follow the steps below to change the port when you have changed 
the IP address of the machine or have installed the PC-Fax driver when the machine is connected with a USB cable.
1Click the [Start] button ( ), click 
[Control Panel], and then click [Printer].
 In Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [start] button 
and then click [Printers and Faxes].
 In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] 
button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers].
2Open the printer properties window.
(1) Right-click the printer driver icon of the 
machine.
(2) Select [Properties].
3Adding or changing a port.
(1) Click the [Ports] tab.
In Windows 98/Me, click the [Details] tab.
(2) Click the [Add Port] button.
If [Printers and Faxes] does not appear in the [start] 
menu in Windows XP, click the [start] button, click 
[Control Panel], click [Printers and Other Hardware], 
and then click [Printers and Faxes].
To change to a previously created port such as USB 
port, select the desired port (USB001, etc.) from the 
list and click the [Apply] button. This changes the port.
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4Select [SC2 TCP/IP Port] and then click 
the [New Port] button.
In Windows 98/Me, select [Other], [SC2 TCP/IP Port], 
and then click the [OK] button.
5Create the new port.
(1) Enter the machines IP address.
☞Checking the IP address of the machine 
(page 7)
(2) Make sure that [LPR] is selected.
(3) Make sure that [lp] is entered.
(4) Click the [OK] button.
6Click the [Close] button in the screen of 
step 4.
In Windows 98/Me, this step is not required. Go to the 
next step.
7Make sure the created printer port is 
selected in the printer properties 
window and then click the [Apply] 
button.
XWhen using a port created with Standard TCP/IP Port
When using a port created using Standard TCP/IP Port in Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008, in 
the screen that appears after you click the [Configure Port] button in the screen of step 3, make sure the [SNMP 
Status Enabled] checkbox is not selected ( ). If the [SNMP Status Enabled] checkbox is selected ( ), it may not 
be possible to print correctly.
 The SC2 TCP/IP Port is added when the printer 
driver is installed using a Standard installation, or 
a Custom installation with LPR Direct Print 
(Specify Address/Auto Search) selected.
 If the printer driver is installed using a Custom 
installation with IPP selected, the [SC-Print2005 
Port] is added. If you need to change the printer port 
when the machine is connected to an intranet or a 
wide area network (WAN) using the IPP function, 
select [SC-Print2005 Port], click the [New Port] 
button (the [OK] button in Windows 98/Me), and 
follow the on-screen instructions to create the port 
again.
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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 
(v10.2.8, v10.3.9, v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.1)
☞MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2: page 36
MAC OS X
1Insert the Software CD-ROM into your 
computers CD-ROM drive.
Insert the Software CD-ROM that shows Disc 2 on the 
front of the CD-ROM.
2Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ) on 
the desktop.
3Double-click the [MacOSX] folder.
Before installing the software, be sure to read ReadMe 
First. ReadMe First is in the [US-English] folder 
([English] folder in areas other than the U.S.) in the 
[Readme] folder.
4Double-click the folder corresponding 
to the versions of the operating system.
5Double-click the [MX-PBX1] icon ( ).
6Click the [Continue] button.
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SETUP IN A MACINTOSH 
ENVIRONMENT
 The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the machine as a printer in a Macintosh environment. In addition, the 
machine must be connected to a network. A USB connection cannot be used.
 The scanner driver and PC-Fax driver cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.
The explanations of screens and procedures are primarily for Mac OS X v10.4. The screens may vary in other versions of the 
operating system.
v10.3.9
v10.5 - 
10.5.1 v10.4.11v10.2.8
If the Authenticate window appears in Mac OS X 
v10.2.8, enter the password and click the [OK] button.
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7The License Agreement window will 
appear. Make sure that you understand 
the contents of the license agreement 
and then click the [Continue] button.
A message will appear asking you if you agree to the 
terms of the license. Click the [Agree] button.
8Select the hard drive where the PPD file 
will be installed and click the [Continue] 
button.
Be sure to select the hard drive on which your operating 
system is installed.
9Click the [Install] button.
Installation begins.
10When the message The software was 
successfully installed appears in the 
installation window, click the [Close] 
button.
This completes the installation of the software. Next, 
configure the printer driver settings.
11Select [Utilities] from the [Go] menu.
 If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.1, click 
[System Preferences] in the Apple menu ( ) and 
select [Print & Fax] ( ). When the screen for adding a 
printer appears, click the   button and go to step 14.
 If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select 
[Applications] from the [Go] menu.
12Double-click the [Printer Setup Utility] 
icon ( ).
If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, double-click the 
[Utilities] folder and then double-click the [Print Center] 
icon.
13Click [Add].
If the license appears in the different language, 
change the language in the language menu.
If the Authenticate window appears, enter the 
password and click the [OK] button.
If this is the first time you are installing a printer driver 
on your computer, a confirmation message will 
appear. Click the [Add] button.
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14Configure the printer driver.
 The procedure for configuring the printer driver varies depending on the operating system version. The procedure for versions 
10.4.11 and 10.5 - 10.5.1 and the procedure for other versions are explained separately below.
 The machine can print using the IPP function. If you wish to use the IPP function, see Printing using the IPP function 
(page 35) to configure the printer driver settings.
(1) Click the [Default Browser] icon.
 If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select 
the zone that includes the printer from the menu.
 If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.1, click 
the [Default] icon.
(2) Click the machines model name.
 The machines model name usually appears as 
[SCxxxxxx]. (xxxxxx is a sequence of 
characters that varies depending on your model.)
 The PPD file of the machine is automatically 
selected.
(3) Make sure that the PPD file of your 
model is selected.
(4) Click the [Add] button.
The PPD file of the machine is automatically 
selected and the peripheral devices installed on the 
machine are detected and automatically configured.
(1) Select [AppleTalk].
If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the 
zone that includes the printer from the menu.
(2) Click the machines model name.
The machines model name usually appears as 
[SCxxxxxx]. (xxxxxx is a sequence of characters 
that varies depending on your model.)
(3) Select the PPD file of the machine.
 If you are using Mac OS X v10.3.9, select [Auto 
Select].
 If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Sharp] 
and click the PPD file of your model.
(4) Click the [Add] button.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.3.9, the PPD file of 
the machine is automatically selected and the 
peripheral devices installed on the machine are 
detected and automatically configured.
v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.1
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
v10.2.8, v10.3.9
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
The PPD file is installed in the following folders on the startup disk.
[Library] - [Printers] - [PPDs] - [Contents] - [Resources] - [en.lproj]
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15Display printer information.
(1) Click the machines name.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.1, click the 
[Options & Supplies] button, click the [Driver] tab 
and go to step 16.
(2) Click [Show Info].
If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Show 
Info] from the [Printers] menu.
16Select the machine configuration.
If you selected [Auto Select] in (3) of step 14, the 
machine configuration is detected and automatically 
configured. Check the configured settings to make sure 
they are correct.
(1) Select [Installable Options].
If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.1, it does 
not appear.
(2) Select the options that are installed on 
the machine.
(3) Click the [Apply Changes] button.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.1, click the 
[OK] button.
(4) Click to close the window.
This completes the configuration of the printer 
driver.
(1)
(2)
You can check the options that are installed on the 
machine by printing out the All Custom Setting List in 
the system settings. (However, note that Input Tray 
Options must be set to the number of trays on the 
machine.) Follow these steps to print out the All 
Custom Setting List: Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] 
key, touch the [List Print (User)] key, and then touch 
the [Print] key of All Custom Setting List.
(1)
(3)
(2)
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XPrinting using the IPP function
The machine can print using the IPP function. 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. If you wish to use the IPP function, follow these steps 
to select the PPD file when configuring the printer driver (step 14 on page 33).
(1) Click the [IP Printer] icon.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.1, click the 
[IP] icon.
(2) Select [Internet Printing Protocol] in 
Protocol. Enter the address of the 
machine (IP address or domain name) 
and the queue name.
Enter ipp in Queue.
(3) Select [Sharp] in Print Using and 
click the PPD file of your model.
If you are using Mac OS X v 10.5 to 10.5.1, select 
[Select a driver to use] from Print Using and click 
the PPD file for your model.
(4) Click the [Add] button.
If you are using Mac OS X v 10.5 to 10.5.1, the 
Installable Options screen will appear. Make sure 
that the settings are correct and click the [Continue] 
button.
☞Checking the IP address of the machine (page 7)
(1) Select [IP Printing].
(2) Select [Internet Printing Protocol] in 
Printer Type. Enter the address of the 
machine (IP address or domain name) 
and the Queue Name.
 If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, enter the 
address of the machine (IP address or domain 
name) in Printers Address.
 Enter ipp in Queue Name.
(3) Select [Sharp] in Printer Model and 
click the PPD file of your model.
(4) Click the [Add] button.
☞Checking the IP address of the machine (page 7)
v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.1
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
v10.2.8, v10.3.9
(1)
(2)
(4)
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MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2
1Insert the Software CD-ROM into your 
computers CD-ROM drive.
Insert the Software CD-ROM that shows Disc 2 on the 
front of the CD-ROM.
2Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ) on 
the desktop.
3Double-click the [MacOS] folder.
Before installing the software, be sure to read ReadMe 
First. ReadMe First is in the [US-English] folder 
([English] folder in areas other than the U.S.) in the 
[Readme] folder.
4Double-click the [Installer] icon ( ).
5Click the [Install] button.
6The License Agreement window will 
appear. Make sure that you understand 
the contents of the license agreement 
and then click the [Yes] button.
7Read the message in the window that 
appears and click the [Continue] 
button.
Installation of the PPD file begins.
After the installation, a message prompting you to restart 
your computer will appear. Click the [OK] button and 
restart your computer.
This completes the installation of the software. Next, 
configure the printer driver settings.
8Select [Chooser] from the Apple Menu.
9Create a printer.
(1) Click the [LaserWriter 8] icon.
If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the 
zone that includes the printer.
(2) Click the machines model name.
The machines model name usually appears as 
[SCxxxxxx]. (xxxxxx is a sequence of characters 
that varies depending on your model.)
(3) Click the [Create] button.
If you are using Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, make sure that LaserWriter 8 has been installed and that the 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.
(2)
(3)
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10Select the PPD file.
(1) Click the PPD file for your model.
(2) Click the [Select] button.
11Make sure that the machine is selected 
in the Select a PostScript Printer list 
and then click the [Setup] button.
12Click the [Configure] button.
13Select the machine configuration.
(1) Select the options that are installed on 
the machine.
(2) Select [Options 2] from the menu to 
change the screen and continue 
selecting the options that have been 
installed on the machine.
(3) Click the [OK] button.
14Click the [OK] button in the window of 
step 12 to close the window.
15Click the close box ( ) to close the 
Chooser.
This completes the configuration of the printer 
driver.
Installing the screen fonts
The screen fonts for Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 are contained in 
the [Font] folder of the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM 
that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit. Copy the fonts 
that you wish to install to the [System Folder] of the 
startup disk.
 If the above dialog box does not appear and you 
return to the Chooser dialog box, follow these 
steps to select the PPD file manually.
(1) Make sure that the machine is selected in the 
Select a PostScript Printer list, and then click 
the [Setup] button followed by the [Select PPD] 
button.
(2) Select the PPD file for your model and click the 
[Open] button.
(3) Click the [OK] button.
 The PPD file is installed in the [Printer Descriptions] 
folder in the [Extensions] folder.
To automatically configure the settings based on the 
installed machine options that are detected, click the 
[Auto Setup] button.
(1)
(2)
You can check the options that are installed on the 
machine by printing out the All Custom Setting List in 
the system settings. (However, note that Input Tray 
Options must be set to the number of trays on the 
machine.) Follow these steps to print out the All 
Custom Setting List: Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] 
key, touch the [List Print (User)] key, and then touch 
the [Print] key of All Custom Setting List.
If you experience problems that may be due to the 
installed screen fonts, immediately delete the installed 
fonts from the system.
(1)
(2)
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