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Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to
install the software.

*1: The machine’s USB connector will transfer data at the speed

specified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) only if the Microsoft USB
2.0 driver is installed in the computer.

*2: Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000

Professional, Windows XP or Windows Vista preinstalled model
standardly equipped with a USB port.

*3: Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode.

*4: The machine does not support printing from a Macintosh envi-

ronment.

*5: Administrator’s rights are required to install the software using

the installer.

The following table shows the drivers and software that can be
installed for each version of Windows and interface connection
method.

*1: The printer driver that is installed will vary depending on the

type of connection between the machine and your computer.

*2: Although it is possible to install Button Manager and Sharpdesk

on Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, neither Button Manager nor
the scanner function of Sharpdesk can actually be used.

Note:

• If you need to use a different connection method after installing

the software using a USB or network connection, you must first
uninstall the software and then install it using the new connection
method.

• In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is con-

figured for right hand operation.

• The scanner function only works when using a USB cable.

• If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen

to solve the problem. After the problem is solved, the installation
procedure will continue. Depending on the problem, you may
have to click the "Cancel" button to exit the installer. In this case,
reinstall the software from the beginning after solving the prob-
lem.

1) The USB cable must not be connected to the machine. Make

sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding.

If the 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.

Note: The cable will be connected in step 13).

2) Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

3) Click the "start" button, click "My Computer", and then double-

click the CD-ROM icon.

• In Windows Vista, click the "Start" button, click "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.

4) Double-click the "setup" icon.

In Windows Vista, if a message screen appears asking you for
confirmation, click "Allow".

5) The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure

that you understand the contents of the software license, and
then click the "Yes" button.

Note: 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.

6) Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then

click the "Next" button.

7) To install all of the software, click the "Standard" button and go

to step 12).

To install particular packages, click the "Custom" button and go
to next step.

8) Click the "MFP Driver" button.

Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on pack-
ages that are selected.

9) The files required for installation of the MFP driver are copied.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When "The installation of the SHARP software is complete."
appears, click the "OK" button.

Computer 
type

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped 
with a USB 2.0*

1

/1.1*

2

 or 10Base-T LAN interface

Operating 
system*

3

 *

4

Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 
Professional*

5

, Windows XP*

5

, Windows Vista*

5

Display

800 x 600 dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors 
(or better) (AL-2020/2035/2040)

1024 x 768 dots resolution and 16-bit color or 
higher is recommended. (AL-2050/2060)

Hard disk 
free space

150 MB or more

Other 
hardware 
requirements

An environment on which any of the operating 
systems listed above can fully operate

Cable

Operating 

system

Printer 

driver

Scanner 

driver

Button 

Manager

Sharpdesk

USB

Windows 98/
Me/2000/XP/
Vista

Available*

1

Available

LAN

Windows 98/
Me/2000/XP/
Vista

Not Available*

2

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Caution:

• If you are using Windows Vista and a security warning win-

dow appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software any-
way".

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message

appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature,
be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

10) You will return to the window of step 8). If you wish to install But-

ton Manager or Sharpdesk, click the "Utility Software" button.

If you do not wish to install the Utility Software, click the "Close"
button and go to step 12).

Note: After the installation, a message prompting you to restart

your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes"
button to restart your computer.

11) Click the "Button Manager" or the "Sharpdesk" button.

Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on pack-
ages that are selected.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution: In Windows 98/Me/2000, if the following screen

appears, click the "Skip" button or the "Continue" but-
ton as appropriate to continue the Sharpdesk installa-
tion.

If "Skip" is selected, the Sharpdesk installation will
continue without installing Sharpdesk Imaging.

If "Continue" is selected, Sharpdesk Imaging will be
installed. If Imaging for Windows is installed on your
computer, Sharpdesk Imaging will overwrite Imaging
for Windows.

12) When installing is finished, click the "Close" button.

Caution:

• If you are using Windows Vista and a security warning win-

dow appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software any-
way".

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message

appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature,
be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine
to your computer. Click the "OK" button.

Note: After the installation, a message prompting you to restart

your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes"
button to restart your computer.

13) Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, and then

connect the USB cable (p.5-5).

Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and Play screen
will appear.

14) Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to install the

driver.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution:

• If you are using Windows Vista and a security warning win-

dow appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software any-
way".

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message

appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature,
be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

Note: A "USB 2.0 Composite Device" installation window may

appear prior to this procedure. In this case, follow the
instructions in the window to install the USB 2.0
Composite Device.

• If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as

explained in "Setting up the Button Manager" (p.5-8).

• If you installed Sharpdesk, the Sharpdesk setup screen will

appear. Follow the instructions in the screen to set up Sharpdesk.

Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your com-
puter.

A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not
included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable
for your computer.

Caution:

• USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was orig-

inally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me,
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Win-
dows XP Home Edition preinstalled.

• Do not connect the USB cable before installing the printer driver.

The USB cable should be connected during installation of the
printer driver.

1) Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine.

2) Insert the other end of the cable into your computer’s USB port.

Note:

• Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are

not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate
cable for your computer.

• If you intend to use the machine as a scanner, it must be con-

nected to your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner
function cannot be used if the machine is connected with a LAN
cable.

1) Insert the LAN cable into the LAN connector on the machine.

Use a network cable that is shielded.

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2) Turn on the machine.

3) Insert the CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

4) Click the "start" button, click "My Computer", and then double-

click the CD-ROM icon.

• In Windows Vista, click the "Start" button, click "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.

5) Double-click the "setup" icon.

In Windows Vista, if a message screen appears asking you for
confirmation, click "Allow".

6) The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure

that you understand the contents of the software license, and
then click the "Yes" button.

Note: 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.

7) Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then

click the "Next" button.

Note: To set the IP address of the machine, follow the steps

below. If the machine is already connected to the
network and its IP address has been set, go to "LPR
(TCP/IP) direct printing" (p.5-6).

This setting is only required once when using the machine on a net-
work.

8) Click the "Set the IP Address" button.

9) The printer or printers connected to the network will be

detected.

Click the printer to be configured (the machine) and click the
"Next" button.

Note:

• The "Ethernet Address" is indicated on the left side of the

machine near the LAN connector.

• If the machine can not be recognized, enter the Ethernet

Address and click the "Initialize" button to initialize the IP
address. Follow the on-screen instructions to click the "OK"
button and then the "Search" button. If the machine is still not
recognized, disable your computer’s firewall and then repeat
the installation from the beginning.

10) Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

The settings in the above window are examples.

Be sure to ask your network administrator for the correct IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway to be entered.

Note: When "Get IP Address Automatically" is selected, the IP

address may at times change automatically. This will
prevent printing. In this event, select "Assign IP Address"
and enter the IP address.

11) Click the "Next" button.

12) Click the "Yes" button in the confirmation dialog box that

appears.

Go to "LPR (TCP/IP) direct printing" step 11) (p.5-7).

After step 1) - 7) on page p.5-5 - p.5-6.

8) Click the "Printer Driver" button.

If you have not set the IP Address, click the "Set the IP
Address" button first and go to step 8).

9) Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the

"Next" button.

10) Select "LPR Direct Print" and click the "Next" button.

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11) The printer or printers connected to the network will be

detected.

Click the printer to be configured (the machine) and click the
"Next" button.

Note: If the machine’s IP address cannot be found, make sure

the machine is powered on, make sure the network cable
is connected correctly, and then click the "Search"
button.

12) In the window for setting the destination print port name, make

sure that ":lp" appears at the end of the IP address and click the
"Next" button.

Note: Any name can be entered in "Printer Port Name"

(maximum of 38 characters).

13) A window appears to let you check your entries. Make sure that

the entries are correct and then click the "Finish" button.

If any of the entries are incorrect, click the "Back" button to
return to the appropriate window and correct the entry.

14) Select the port you want to use with the machine, and click the

"Next" button.

15) Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default

printer and click the "Next" button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution:

• If you are using Windows Vista and a security warning win-

dow appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software any-
way".

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message

appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature,
be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

16) When "The installation of the SHARP software is complete."

appears, click the "OK" button.

17) When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button.

Note: After the installation, a message prompting you to restart

your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes"
button to restart your computer.

If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow
these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer.

Note: To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see

the operation manual or help file of your operating system.

1) Perform steps 3) through 7) in "Using the machine as a network

printer" (p.5-6).

2) Click the "Printer Driver" button.

3) Select "Shared Printer" and click the "Next" button.

4) For the port to be used, select the machine set as a shared

printer, and click the "Next" button.

You can also click the "Add Network Port" button and select the
printer to be shared (the machine) by browsing the network in
the window that appears.

Note: If the shared printer does not appear in the list, check the

settings in the printer server.

5) Follow the on-screen instructions.

6) When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button.

Note: After the installation, a message prompting you to restart

your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes"
button to restart your computer.