Software Setup Guide BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT TROUBLESHOOTING
Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual explains how to install and configure the software that allows the machine to be used as a printer or scanner for a computer. If the software is not installed correctly or you need to remove the software, see "4. TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 38). Please note • The explanations in this manual assume that you have a working knowledge of your Windows or Macintosh computer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • SOFTWARE CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • OTHER CD-ROMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3 SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT MAC OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 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. 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.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE Software for Macintosh • PPD file The printer description file supports the PostScript 3 page description language developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. ☞ MAC OS X (page 34) 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.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE OTHER CD-ROMS "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. ☞ INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS (page 30) "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the Internet fax expansion kit* (for Windows) This CD-ROM is used to update the PC-Fax driver on the "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine so that it can be used to send Internet faxes (PC-Fax function).
VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following requirements. Windows Macintosh*5 Operating system*1 Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 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 v10.9 Computer type*2 IBM PC/AT compatible computer Equipped LAN board or equipped standard with a USB 2.
VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS The following requirements must be met to use the software described in this manual. For the types of computers and operating systems that can run the software, see "SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" (page 5). Operating system environment Windows Macintosh Software Required expansion kits Sharp Advanced Printing Language printer driver Can be used in the standard configuration.
CONNECTING THE MACHINE CONNECTING TO A NETWORK To connect the machine to a network, connect the LAN cable to the machine's 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.
2 SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT 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) 1 Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's 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.
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 19) 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).
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Standard installation When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 8), perform the steps below. 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button. 2 Click the [Standard installation] button. To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button on the "Disc 2" CD-ROM. When [Custom installation] is selected, you can change any of the items below.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 3 Printers connected to the network are detected. Select the machine and click the [Next] button. 6 When the installation completed screen appears, click the [OK] button. 7 Click the [Close] button in the window of step 1. 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.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Advanced installation With the advanced installation, you can select the printer driver to be installed. When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 8), perform the steps below. When Sharp Advanced Printing Language driver or the PC-Fax driver is installed, this installation is not performed. 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button. 2 Click the [Advanced installation] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button. 7 Proceed with the installation by following instructions from step 5 of "Standard installation" (page 11). Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears. The PS3 expansion kit* is required to use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Installation by specifying the machine's 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. If the machine is being used on an IPv6 network, after you have installed the software as explained below, change the port as explained in "Changing to a Standard TCP/IP Port" (page 32).
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 6 When the model selection window appears, select the model name of your machine and click the [Next] button. When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button. 8 When the printer name window appears, click the [Next] button. If you wish to change the printer name, enter the desired name.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 11 When the installation completed screen appears, click the [OK] button. 12 Click the [Close] button in the window of step 1. 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. This completes the installation.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER Printing 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.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 Enter the machine's 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.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE Administrator's rights are required to install the software. • Make 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. • The printer expansion kit and PS3 expansion kit are required to use the PS printer driver or the PPD driver.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 Follow 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. • If you are using Windows Vista/Server 2008/ 7/8/Server 2012 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway].
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When installing the PS printer driver, PPD driver, or PC-Fax driver Installation is possible even after the USB cable has been connected. When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 8), perform the steps below. 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button. 3 When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [Connected to this computer] and click the [Next] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 When the printer driver selection window appears, remove the [PCL6] checkmark and select the printer driver to be installed, and then click the [Next] button. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions. Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. Installation begins. Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER If you are going to use the machine as a shared printer on a Windows network with the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver installed on a print server, follow the steps below to install the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver on the client computers. • Ask your network administrator for the server name and printer name of the machine on the network.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE After installing the printer driver, you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the options that have been installed and the size and type of paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps below to configure the printer driver. • If the PPD driver is installed, see "When the PPD driver is installed" (page 26).
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER If automatic configuration fails • You can check the options that are installed and the tray settings by printing out the "All Custom Setting List". (However, note that "Input Tray Options" must be set to the number of trays on the machine.) To print out the "All Custom Setting List", see the Operation Guide. • Click the [Set Tray Status] button, the [Paper Type Name] button, and the [Set Tandem Print]* button to check the settings of each.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER When the PPD driver is installed 1 Click the [Start] button ( ), click [Control Panel], and then click [Devices and Printers] (or [View devices and printers]). • In Windows Server 2003, click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes]. • In Windows 8/Server 2012, right-click in the startup window (or swipe upward from the bottom edge), then select [Taskbar] → [All Applications] → [Control Panel] → [Devices and Printers] → [Printers].
INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR Printer Status Monitor is a printer utility that allows general users to check the current status of the machine on their computer screen, such as whether or not the machine is ready to print. The Printer Status Monitor shows error information such as paper misfeeds, printer configuration information as an image, the paper sizes that can be used, and the amount of paper remaining. Administrator's rights are required to install the software.
INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER The scanner driver (TWAIN driver) can only be used when the machine is connected to a network. When the scanner driver is installed, PC scan mode of the image send function can be used. Administrator's rights are required to install the software. After performing step 1 through step 5 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 8), continue the steps below. Depending on the models, the network scanner expansion kit is required.
7 Select the IP address of the machine from the "Address" menu and click the [OK] button. • Be sure to ask your system administrator (network administrator) for the IP address of the machine. • The name (host name) or IP address of the machine can be directly entered in "Address". • If the port number used by the scanner function of the machine has been changed, enter a colon ":" following the IP address and then enter the port number. (Normally the port number does not need to be entered.
INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS Fonts that can be used by the PS printer driver are contained on the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit. Install these fonts as needed for the PS printer driver. 1 Insert the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the PS3 expansion kit into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2 Click the [Start] button ( ), click [Computer], and then double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ). 6 Click the [PS Display Font] button.
CHANGING THE PORT When using the machine in a Windows environment, follow the steps below to change the port when you have changed the IP address of the machine or have installed the PC-Fax driver when the machine is connected with a USB cable. If the machine is being used on an IPv6 network, follow the steps 1 to 3 below and see "Changing to a Standard TCP/IP Port" (page 32) for the remaining steps of the procedure to change the port.
CHANGING THE PORT 4 Select [SC2 TCP/IP Port] and then click the [New Port] button. 5 • The "SC2 TCP/IP Port" is added when the printer driver is installed using a "Custom installation" with "LPR Direct Print (Specify Address/Auto Search)" selected. • If the printer driver is installed using a "Custom installation" with "IPP" selected, the [SC-Print2005 Port] is added.
CHANGING THE PORT 3 Click the [Next] button. 4 Enter the machine's IPv6 address in [Printer Name or IP Address] and click the [Next] button. 6 Configure the port settings. (2) 5 Select [Custom] and click the [Settings] button. (3) (1) (1) Select [LPR]. (2) Enter [lp]. (3) Click the [OK] button. 7 Click the [Next] button in the screen of step 5. 8 Click the [Finish] button. 9 Click the [Close] button in the screen of step 2.
3 SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT This chapter explains how to install the PPD file to enable printing from a Macintosh and how to configure the printer driver settings. • The printer expansion kit and PS3 expansion kit are 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 printer expansion kit and the PS3 expansion kit are installed as standard.
MAC OS X 7 The License Agreement window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Continue] button. 10 • If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.6, click [System Preferences] in the Apple menu ( ) and select [Print & Fax] ( ). A message will appear asking you if you agree to the terms of the license. Click the [Agree] button. • In Mac OS X v10.4, select [Utilities] from the [Go] menu and double-click the [Printer Setup Utility]( )*2.
MAC OS X 12 13 Configure the printer driver. If you wish to use the IPP function, see "Printing using the IPP function" (page 37) to configure the printer driver settings. Click the printer icon, click the [Option & Supplies] button and click the [Driver] tab. (1) (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (4) (1) Click the [Default] icon. If you are using Mac OS X v10.4, click the [Default Browser] icon. (2) Click the machine's model name.
MAC OS X Printing using the IPP function The machine can print using the IPP function. 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. If you wish to use the IPP function, follow these steps to select the PPD file when configuring the printer driver (step 12 on page 36). Depending on the models, this function may not be available. (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Click the [IP] icon. If you are using Mac OS X v10.
4 TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL This section provides solutions to possible installation problems. See the following table of contents to locate the appropriate page for your question or problem. • The software cannot be installed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 • The machine is not detected (when connected to a network). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Problem The machine is not detected (when connected to a network). The plug and play screen does not appear (USB connection in Windows). Point to check Solution Is the machine power on? If the machine is powered off, it will not be detected. Switch on the main power switch. (In Windows, search again after powering on the machine.
REMOVING THE SOFTWARE To remove the printer driver or software installed using the installer, follow the steps below. Windows Mac OS X 1 1 Click the [start] button and then click [Control Panel]. In Windows 8/Server 2012, right-click in the startup window (or swipe upward from the bottom edge), then select [Taskbar] → [All Applications] → [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Uninstall a program]. In Windows Server 2003, click [Add or Remove Programs]. 3 Select the program or driver that you wish to delete.
Software Setup Guide SSG-NVE-EX-01
