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 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.
 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 [Standard installation] 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.
When [Custom installation] is selected, you can change 
any of the items below. When [Standard installation] is 
selected, the installation will take place as indicated below.
 Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print

Set as default printer: Yes (excluding the PC-Fax driver)
 Printer driver name: Cannot be changed
 PCL printer display fonts: Installed
If you selected [Custom installation], select [LPR 
Direct Print] and click the [Next] button.
If you selected other than [LPR Direct Print], see the 
following pages:
 IPP: page 12    Shared printer: page 20
 Connected to this computer: page 15
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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 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].
13Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears and click 
the [Next] button.
Installation begins.
14When the installation completed screen 
appears, click the [OK] button.
 If the machine is not found, make sure that the 
machine is powered on and that the machine is 
connected to the network, and then click the 
[Re-search] button.
 You can also click the [Specify condition] button and 
search for the machine by entering the machines 
name (host name) or IP address.
☞CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE 
MACHINE (page 7)
 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 or PPD driver.
 The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using 
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
If you clicked the [Custom installation] button in step 8, 
the following windows will appear.
Printer name window
If you wish to change the printer name, enter the 
desired name and click the [Next] button.
Window confirming installation of the display 
fonts
To install the display fonts for the PCL printer driver, 
select [Yes] 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.
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.
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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 28).
 If you are using the machine 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.
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
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/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.
 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.
To use the SSL function, configure the SSL settings in the administrator settings of the machine. To configure the settings, 
see the Administrator 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 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 28).
 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 23) 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.
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] 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 24) to 
configure the printer driver settings.
 If you are using the machine 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 PCL5e 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.
 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 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 [PCL5e],  [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 or PPD driver.
 The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using 
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
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