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This chapter describes the software programs that allow you to use the printer and scanner functions of the machine,
the CD-ROMs that contain the software, and the pages where the installation procedures can be found.
the CD-ROMs that contain the software, and the pages where the installation procedures can be found.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE
The software that can be used with the machine is on the CD-ROMs that accompany the machine and the expansion kits.
Before installing the software, make sure that your computer and the machine meet the system requirements described
in "VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" (page 5).
Before installing the software, make sure that your computer and the machine meet the system requirements described
in "VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" (page 5).
SOFTWARE CD-ROM
X "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine (for Windows)
The "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine is not used when the printer expansion kit is installed on the
machine. Please use the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the printer expansion kit.
The "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine contains the printer driver and other software. The "Software
CD-ROM" consists of 2 discs.
Depending on the models, the printer expansion kit is installed as standard. In this case, the contents of the "Software
CD-ROM" that accompanies the printer expansion kit are also included to the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the
machine. Please use the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine.
machine. Please use the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the printer expansion kit.
The "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine contains the printer driver and other software. The "Software
CD-ROM" consists of 2 discs.
Depending on the models, the printer expansion kit is installed as standard. In this case, the contents of the "Software
CD-ROM" that accompanies the printer expansion kit are also included to the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the
machine. Please use the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine.
Disc 1
• Sharp Advanced Printing Language-c printer driver
This is a SHARP proprietary printer driver.
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WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK (page 9)
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WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 19)
• Printer Status Monitor (can only be used when the machine is connected to a network)
This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR (page 27)
Disc 2
• PC-Fax driver
This enables you to send a file from your computer as a fax using the same procedure as when printing the file.
(When the fax option is installed.)
Even if the fax function is not installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the CD-ROM in the Internet fax
expansion kit to enable you to send a file from your computer as an Internet fax in the same way as you print a file.
(When the fax option is installed.)
Even if the fax function is not installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the CD-ROM in the Internet fax
expansion kit to enable you to send a file from your computer as an Internet fax in the same way as you print a file.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER (page 9)
• Scanner driver (TWAIN driver)
(can only be used when the machine is connected to a network)
This allows you to use the scanner function of the machine from a TWAIN-compliant software application.
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INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER (page 28)
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BEFORE INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
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CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE
X "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the printer expansion kit (for
Windows/Macintosh)
Disc 1
Software for Windows
• Printer driver
These allow the machine to be used as a printer.
- PCL6 printer driver
The machine supports the Hewlett-Packard PCL6 printer control languages.
- PS printer driver
The PS printer driver supports the PostScript 3 page description language developed by Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
Incorporated.
- PPD driver
The PPD driver enables the machine to use the standard Windows PS printer driver.
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WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK (page 9)
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WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 19)
• Printer Status Monitor (can only be used when the machine is connected to a network)
This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR (page 27)
Software for Macintosh
• PPD file
The printer description file supports the PostScript 3 page description language developed by Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
Systems Incorporated.
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MAC OS X (page 34)
Disc 2
Software for Windows
• PC-Fax driver
This enables you to send a file from your computer as a fax using the same procedure as when printing the file.
(When the fax option is installed.)
Even if the fax function is not installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the CD-ROM in the Internet fax
expansion kit to enable you to send a file from your computer as an Internet fax in the same way as you print a file.
(When the fax option is installed.)
Even if the fax function is not installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the CD-ROM in the Internet fax
expansion kit to enable you to send a file from your computer as an Internet fax in the same way as you print a file.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER (page 9)
• Scanner driver (TWAIN driver)
(can only be used when the machine is connected to a network)
This allows you to use the scanner function of the machine from a TWAIN-compliant software application.
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INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER (page 28)
• 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.
• Depending on the models, the PS3 expansion kit is installed as standard.
• The scanner driver and PC-Fax driver cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.
• The scanner driver and PC-Fax driver cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.
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CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE
OTHER CD-ROMS
X "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit*
(for Windows/Macintosh)
This contains the display fonts that are used with the PS printer driver.
(Install the PS printer driver and Macintosh PPD file from the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the printer
expansion kit*.)
* Depending on the models, the PS3 expansion kit is installed as standard.
(Install the PS printer driver and Macintosh PPD file from the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the printer
expansion kit*.)
* Depending on the models, the PS3 expansion kit is installed as standard.
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INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS (page 30)
X "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the Internet fax
expansion kit*
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(for Windows)
This CD-ROM is used to update the PC-Fax driver on the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine or
printer expansion kit*
printer expansion kit*
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so that it can be used to send Internet faxes (PC-Fax function).
If you wish to use the PC-Fax function, first install the PC-Fax driver from the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies
the machine or printer expansion kit*
the machine or printer expansion kit*
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and then run the installer on this CD-ROM. If the PC-Fax driver is already
installed, run only the installer. (There is no need to reinstall the PC-Fax driver.)
*1 Depending on the models, the Internet fax expansion kit may not be available.
*2 Depending on the models, the printer expansion kit is installed as standard.
*1 Depending on the models, the Internet fax expansion kit may not be available.
*2 Depending on the models, the printer expansion kit is installed as standard.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER (page 9)
X "Sharpdesk/Network Scanner Utilities" CD-ROM (for Windows)
This contains software that helps you get the most out of the images that you scan on the machine. The software
includes "Sharpdesk", a desktop document management application that enables integrated management of
scanned images and files created using a variety of applications. To use the "Scan to Desktop" scanner function, the
"Network Scanner Tool" must be installed from the CD-ROM.
For the system requirements of the software, see the manual (PDF format) in the "Manual" folder or the Readme file
on the CD-ROM. For the procedures for installing the software, see the "Information Guide".
includes "Sharpdesk", a desktop document management application that enables integrated management of
scanned images and files created using a variety of applications. To use the "Scan to Desktop" scanner function, the
"Network Scanner Tool" must be installed from the CD-ROM.
For the system requirements of the software, see the manual (PDF format) in the "Manual" folder or the Readme file
on the CD-ROM. For the procedures for installing the software, see the "Information Guide".
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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.
requirements.
*1 The Windows OS Starter Edition and Embedded Edition are not supported.
Other editions and service packs are supported, however, it is recommended that service packs be updated to the
newest available version.
newest available version.
*2 In addition to the models described on the right, some models equipped with the wireless LAN function are also
supported.
*3 Including the 64-bit edition OS.
*4 The machine's USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard only if the
*4 The machine's 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 that Microsoft provides
through "Windows Update" is installed.
Depending on the models, the software may not be available for Windows 2000.
through "Windows Update" is installed.
Depending on the models, the software may not be available for Windows 2000.
*5 Compatible with models preinstalled with Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008,
Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows Server 2012, and which are equipped standard with a USB interface.
*6 Cannot be used when the machine is connected with a USB cable. The PC-Fax driver and scanner driver cannot be
used.
Windows
Macintosh*
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Operating system*
1
Windows XP*
3
, Windows Server 2003*
3
,
Windows Vista*
3
, Windows Server 2008*
3
,
Windows 7*
3
, Windows 8*
3
, Windows Server 2012*
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Mac OS X v10.4,
Mac OS X v10.5,
Mac OS X v10.6,
Mac OS X v10.7,
Mac OS X v10.8
Mac OS X v10.5,
Mac OS X v10.6,
Mac OS X v10.7,
Mac OS X v10.8
Computer type*
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IBM PC/AT compatible computer
Equipped LAN board or equipped standard with a USB
2.0
Equipped LAN board or equipped standard with a USB
2.0
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/1.1
*5
port.
An environment in which any
of the operating systems
listed above can fully operate
(including Macintosh
computers with an Intel
processor).
of the operating systems
listed above can fully operate
(including Macintosh
computers with an Intel
processor).
Display
1024 x 768 dots resolution and 16-bit color or higher is
recommended.
recommended.
Other hardware
requirements
requirements
An environment that allows any of the above operating
systems to fully operate.
systems to fully operate.
For users of Windows
To perform the procedures described in this manual such as installing the software and configuring settings after installation,
administrator authority is required.
To perform the procedures described in this manual such as installing the software and configuring settings after installation,
administrator authority is required.