Sharp MX M550U User Manual

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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/2000, double-click [My Computer] and 
then...

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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 24) 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
7Click the [Printer Driver] button.
Before installing the software, be sure to click the 
[Display Readme] button and view the detailed 
information on the software.
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]...

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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...

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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.
 Before installing the software, be sure to click the 
[Display Readme] button and view the detailed 
information on the software.
* The above screen appears when the printer 
driver is being installed.
7Click the [Next] button.
8Click the [Custom installation] button.
9When you...