Sharp Mx5001n Owners 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...

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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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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
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
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
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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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 Software 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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CONNECTING THE MACHINE
CONNECTING TO A NETWORK
To connect the machine to a network, connect the LAN cable to the machines network connector. Use a shielded LAN 
cable.
After connecting the machine to a network, be sure to configure the IP address and other network settings before 
installing the software. (The factory default setting for the IP address is to receive the IP address automatically when the 
machine is used in a DHCP environment.)
Network settings can be configured using Network Settings...

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VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met to use the software described in this manual.
*1 For the types of computers and operating systems that can run the software, see SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (page 5).
*2 To use the PC-Fax driver, Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be installed on your computer.
*3 When the Internet fax expansion kit is installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the PRINTER UTILITIES 
CD-ROM to enable the driver to be used as a...

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VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following 
requirements.
*1 USB is not supported. The scanner driver cannot be installed.
*2 The machines USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard only if the 
Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 2000 
Professional/XP/Vista that Microsoft provides...