Sharp AR-6020 User manual

MODEL: AR-6020
AR-6023
AR-6020D
AR-6023D
AR-6020N
AR-6023N
AR-6026N
AR-6031N
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
OPERATION GUIDE

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................ 6
USING THE MANUAL ....................................... 6
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS............... 7
1SETUP
BEFORE SOFTWARE SETUP .......................... 8
lSOFTWARE......................................................8
lHARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS .............................................9
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ...................... 10
lAR-6020/AR-6023/AR-6020D/AR-6023D .......10
lFOR A MODEL THAT HAS THE NETWORK
FUNCITON AS A STANDARD FEATURE OR
WHEN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT IS
INSTALLED ....................................................14
lINSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS........22
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER ........ 23
SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER ................ 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 25
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT ... 27
lMAC OS X ......................................................27
2BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ................... 31
lOPERATION PANEL ......................................33
lDISPLAY.........................................................35
lNOTIFICATION INDICATOR..........................36
POWER ON AND OFF..................................... 37
lPOWER ON ....................................................37
lPOWER OFF ..................................................37
LOADING PAPER............................................ 38
lPAPER............................................................38
lLOADING PAPER...........................................39
l
CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING ....41
l
CHANGING THE PAPER TYPE IN A TRAY .........42
OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND
SCANNER MODES.......................................... 43
3COPY FUNCTIONS
NORMAL COPYING ........................................ 44
lMAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER ... 47
lSELECTING THE TRAY ................................ 47
lSETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES .......... 48
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM ........... 48
lAUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION................. 48
lMANUAL RATIO SELECTION....................... 49
lSELECTING THE VERTICAL AND
HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY
(XY ZOOM Copying)...................................... 50
AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING (Model
that has the duplex copy print function as
standard feature only.)................................... 52
lIMAGE ROTATION IN DUPLEX COPYING .. 54
TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS
TRAY................................................................ 55
DUAL PAGE COPYING................................... 56
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt
Copying).......................................................... 57
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS................. 58
lROTATING THE IMAGE 90 DEGREES
(Rotation Copy) .............................................. 58
l
SORT COPY/GROUP COPY/ROTATE
SORT
............................................................ 59
lCOPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A
SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1
Copy) ............................................................. 61
lCREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING
(Margin Shift) ................................................. 63
lERASING SHADOWS AROUND THE EDGES
OF A COPY (Erase Copy) ............................. 64
lID CARD COPY ............................................. 65

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4PRINTER FUNCTIONS
BASIC PRINTING ............................................ 66
lOPENING THE PRINTER DRIVER FROM THE
"Start" BUTTON ..............................................68
PRINTER DRIVER SETTING SCREEN........... 69
SETTING ADVANCED PRINT FUNCTIONS ........ 70
lPRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE
(N-Up Printing) ................................................70
lFITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE
PAPER (Fit To Paper Size).............................71
lROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
(Rotate 180 degrees) ......................................71
lENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE
(Zoom) ............................................................72
lPRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK
(Text To Black/Vector To Black) .....................72
lADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND
CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE (Image
Adjustment).....................................................73
l
ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES
(Watermark) .....................................................73
l TWO-SIDED PRINTING (Model that has duplex copy
/ print function as standard feature only).................74
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT
SETTINGS........................................................ 75
lSAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF
PRINTING (User Settings)..............................75
OUTLINE OF THE PRINT STATUS WINDOW ....... 76
BASIC PRINTING (MACINTOSH) ......................... 77
5SCANNER FUNCTIONS
SCANNING OVERVIEW .................................. 78
SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE
MACHINE......................................................... 79
lUSING BUTTON MANAGER..........................79
lOUTLINE OF BUTTON MANAGER ...............80
lBUTTON MANAGER SETTINGS ...................81
SENDING AN IMAGE IN USB MEMORY MODE .....82
l SENDING AN IMAGE IN USB MEMORY MODE .......82
lUSB MEMORY MODE SETTINGS.................82
SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER.......... 83
l SCANNING FROM A TWAIN-COMPLIANT
APPLICATION ..................................................83
lSCANNING FROM A WIA-COMPLIANT
APPLICATION (Windows Vista/7/8) ...............87
6USER SETTINGS
ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE
LEVEL.............................................................. 89
TONER SAVE MODE AND HIGH IMAGE
QUALITY MODE.............................................. 90
CUSTOMISING SETTINGS (System Settings) ...... 91
lSYSTEM SETTINGS ..................................... 91
lSELECTING A SETTING FOR A SYSTEM
SETTING ....................................................... 94
SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE BY
SYSTEM SETTINGS
............................................. 95
lENABLING/DISABLING DHCP...................... 95
lSETTING THE IP ADDRESS
AUTOMATICALLY ......................................... 95
lSETTING THE IP ADDRESS......................... 96
SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE................. 97
lAUDITING MODE .......................................... 97
lAUDITING MODE SETTINGS ....................... 97
l
SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS ..... 98
7TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING................................... 102
lMACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS.............. 102
l
PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS .... 105
lNETWORKING PROBLEMS ....................... 109
INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES ...... 111
MISFEED REMOVAL .................................... 112
lMISFEED IN THE RSPF.............................. 112
lMISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY .............. 113
lMISFEED IN THE MACHINE....................... 114
l
MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY ..... 117
l
MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY ...... 118
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE ...... 119

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8ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND
TONER LEVEL .............................................. 120
l CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT ....120
lCHECKING THE TONER LEVEL .................121
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE............................ 122
lCLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND
RSPF/DOCUMENT COVER .........................122
l
CLEANING THE ORIGINAL SCANNING GLASS
(ONLY WHEN AN RSPF IS INSTALLED) ......... 122
lCLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED
ROLLER
............................................................ 123
l CLEANING THE ORIGINAL FEED ROLLER ......123
9APPENDIX
PERIPHERAL DEVICES................................ 124
l500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT..................125
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............................. 126
lPROPER STORAGE ....................................126
10 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES ........................... 127
lHOW TO ACCESS THE WEB PAGE AND
VIEW HELP ................................................. 127
CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS IN THE WEB
PAGE ............................................................. 128
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS)........ 129
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER CONDITION
SETTINGS ..................................................... 130
lHOW TO CONFIGURE THE SETTINGS..... 130
lPRINTER CONDITION SETTING MENU .... 131
lPRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS ............. 131
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE
ADMINISTRATOR) ........................................ 133
PROTECTING INFORMATION PROGRAMMED
IN THE WEB PAGE ([Passwords]) .............. 134
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS ...................... 135
lCONFIGURING A SETTING IN THE
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS .................... 135
lADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS .................... 135
SSL SETTINGS ............................................. 136
E-MAIL STATUS AND E-MAIL ALERT
SETTINGS ..................................................... 137
lINFORMATION SETUP............................... 137
lSMTP SETUP .............................................. 137
lSTATUS MESSAGE SETUP ....................... 138
lALERTS MESSAGE SETUP ....................... 138

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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the copier, printer, and scanner functions of the AR-6020/AR-6023, AR-6020D/AR-6023D, AR-
6020N/AR-6023N and AR-6026N/AR-6031N digital multifunctional system. And also explains how to configure
network settings to enable the machine to be used as a network printer/scanner.
USING THE MANUAL
This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and
with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarise yourself with this
manual and the machine. For quick reference during machine use, SHARP recommends printing out this manual
and keep it in a handy location.
ABOUT THE MANUALS
The manuals for the machine are as follows:
Start Guide
This manual explains:
• Specifications
• Cautions for using the machine in safety
Operation Guide (this guide)
This manual explains:
• How to install the software that allows the machine to be used as a printer and scanner for your computer
• Part names of the machine
• Available paper type for this machine
• Basic copy procedure and advanced copy functions
(For example: rotating the image 90 degrees, copying multiple originals onto a single sheet of paper)
• Basic print procedure and other frequently used print functions
(For example: fitting the printed image to the paper, enlarging/reducing the print image)
• Scanning on the machine and from a computer
• Toner cartridge replacement and peripheral devices
• Troubleshooting for using the machine
THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE
INDICATIONS
An "R" appearing at the end of an original or paper size (A4R
(5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, 8-1/2" x 11"R), etc.) indicates that the original or paper is
oriented horizontally as shown on the right.
Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal (landscape) orientation (B4,
A3 (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17")) do not contain the "R" in their size indication.
• Where "AR-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "xxxx". For the name of
your model, see "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS" (p.7).
• The screen images and procedures that appear in this manual are mainly for Windows 7. With other versions of
Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.
• For information on using your operating system, refer to your operating system's manual or online Help.
The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine
due to product improvements and modifications.
Note
<Horizontal (Landscape) orientation>

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
RSPF
This manual refers to the Reversing Single Pass Feeder as the "RSPF".
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS
This manual covers the following models.
AB series (metric) and inch series references
Both specifications are quoted where applicable.
For example:
Page 6..................................B4 and A3 (8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17")
Start Guide ...........................50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%, 200% (50%, 64%, 77%, 95%,
100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200%)
Although AB series size indications are shown on the operation panel of this manual, inch series indications are
displayed on the inch series machines.
Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents
of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions,
performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.
Warning
Caution
Note
Model
AR-6020
AR-6023
AR-6020D
AR-6023D
AR-6020N
AR-6023N
AR-6026N
AR-6031N
Appearance
Copy speed AR-6020 20CPM AR-6020D 20CPM AR-6020N 20CPM AR-6026N 26CPM
AR-6023 23CPM AR-6023D 23CPM AR-6023N 23CPM AR-6031N 31CPM
Duplex - Standard
Network function Optional Standard
Paper trays One (250 x 1) Two (500 x 2)

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1Chapter 1
SETUP
BEFORE SOFTWARE SETUP
This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions
of the machine.
SOFTWARE
The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software:
AR-6020/AR-6023/AR-6020D/AR-6023D
MFP driver
Printer driver
The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.
The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility that monitors the machine and informs
you of the printing status, the name of the document currently being printed, and error messages.
Scanner driver
The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN-compliant and
WIA-compliant applications.
Button Manager
Button Manager allows you to use the scanner menus on the machine to scan a document.
AR-6020N/AR-6023N/AR-6026N/AR-6031N
Printer driver
The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.
Scanner driver
The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN-compliant software
applications.
This manual refers to the CD-ROM that accompanied the machine simply as "CD-ROM".
• To use the machine with a USB connection, the printer expansion kit is required.
• On a USB connection, the scanner driver cannot be installed.
Note
Note

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SETUP
1
When the network expansion kit or the printer expansion kit is installed
Software for Windows
Printer driver
These allow the machine to be used as a printer.
- PCL6 printer driver
PCL6 printer driver
- PS printer driver*
The PS printer driver supports the PostScript 3 page description language developed by Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
- PPD driver*
The PPD driver enables the machine to use the standard Windows PS printer driver.
Printer Status Monitor
This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen.
Scanner driver (TWAIN driver)
This allows you to use the scanner function of the machine from a TWAIN-compliant software application.
Software for Macintosh
PPD file*
The printer description file supports the PostScript 3 page description language developed by Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
* The PS3 expansion kit is required.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Check the following hardware and software requirements before installing the software.
*1When the network expansion kit is installed, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN functions can be used.
*2When the machine is connected using a USB cable, it cannot be used as a printer. To use the machine as a printer with a USB
connection, the printer expansion kit is required.
*3The machine's USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) only if the Microsoft USB 2.0
driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows Vista/7/8, Windows server 2003/2008/2012 that
Microsoft provides through its "Windows Update" is installed.
*4Compatible with Windows Vista, or Windows 7, Windows 8,
Windows server 2003, Windows server 2008, Windows server 2012 preinstalled models equipped with a USB interface as standard.
*5• The machine does not support printing from a Macintosh environment.
• Administrator’s rights are required to install the software using the installer.
*6The network expansion kit is required.
*7The PS3 expansion kit is required.
AR-6020/AR-6023/AR-6020D/AR-6023D*1 AR-6020N/AR-6023N/AR-6026N/AR-6031N
*2
Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped
with a USB 2.0*3/1.1*4
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped
with a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN
connector
Operating
system*5
Printer
driver
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Windows server 2003*6, Windows server
2008*6, Windows server 2012*6
Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.9
*6,*7
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8,
Windows server 2003, Windows server 2008,
Windows server 2012
Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.9
*7
Scanner
driver
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Windows server 2003
*6
,
Windows server 2008
*6
,
Windows server 2012
*6
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8,
Windows server 2003, Windows server 2008,
Windows server 2012
Other hardware requirements An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
• AR-6020/AR-6023/AR-6020D/AR-6023D: this page
• AR-6020N/AR-6023N/AR-6026N/AR-6031N: page 14
• When the network expansion kit or the printer expansion kit is installed : page 14
AR-6020/AR-6023/AR-6020D/AR-6023D
1The 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.
2Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
3Click the "Start" button ( ), click
"Computer", and then double-click the
"CD-ROM" icon ( )
In Windows 8, double-click the "CD-ROM" icon.
* If no icon is displayed, right-click in the Start
screen (or swipe upward from the bottom
edge), then select the App Bar Þ"All apps" Þ
"Computer" and then double-click "CD-ROM".
4Double-click the "Setup" icon ( ).
5The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window
will appear. Make sure that you
understand the contents of the
software license, and then click the
"Yes" button.
6Read the message in the "Welcome"
window and then click the "Next"
button.
7
To connect the machine and a computer
directly via a USB cable, normally click
the "Standard" button and go to step 11.
When you click the "Custom" button, go
to the next step.
To automatically install the MFP driver
(printer/scanner driver) and Button Manager,
select “Standard”.
8Click the "MFP Driver" button.
Click the "Display Readme" button to show
information on packages that are selected.
• The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows 7. With other versions of Windows, some screen
images may be different from those in this manual.
• 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 problem.
Note
The cable will be connected in step 12.
• In Windows 7/8, if a message screen
appears asking you for confirmation, click
"Yes".
• In Windows Vista, if a message screen
appears asking you for confirmation, click
"Allow".
Note
Caution
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.
Note

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SETUP
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9Select "Connected to this computer"
and click the "Next" button.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When "The installation of the SHARP software is
complete." appears, click the "OK" button and go
to the next step.
10
You will return to the window of step 8.
If you wish to install Button Manager,
click the "Button Manager" button.
If you do not wish to install the Button Manager,
go to step 11.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
11
When installing is finished, click the
"Close" button.
A message will appear instructing you to connect
the machine to your computer. Click the "OK"
button.
12
Connect the machine to your
computer with a USB cable.
(1) Make sure that the machine is powered
on. (p.37)
(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.
If you are using Windows Vista/7/8
If a security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
After the installation, a message prompting
you to restart your computer may appear. In
this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your
computer.
Caution
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.
Note

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SETUP
13
Follow the instructions in the Plug
and Play window to install the driver.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
This completes the installation of the software.
If you are using Windows Vista/7/8
If a security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
Caution
System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)
• The machine's USB 2.0 connector will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) only if the
Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows Vista/7/8, Windows
server 2003/2008/2012 that Microsoft provides through its "Windows Update" Web page is installed.
• Even when the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is used, it may not be possible to obtain full USB 2.0 speed if a PC card
supporting USB 2.0 is used. To obtain the latest driver (which may enable a higher speed), contact the
manufacturer of your PC card.
• Connection is also possible using a USB 1.1 port on your computer. However, the specifications will be USB 1.1
specifications (Full-Speed).
• If your computer is not compatible with USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed), the "USB 2.0 mode switching" setting in the
machine's system setting must be set to "Full-Speed". For more information, see "SYSTEM SETTINGS" (p.91).

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SETUP
1
USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER
If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a Windows network, follow these steps to install the printer driver
in the client computer.
1Perform steps 2 through 6 in
"INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE"
(p.10).
2Click the "Custom" button.
3Click the "MFP Driver" button.
Click the "Display Readme" button to show
information on packages that are selected.
4Select "Connected via the network"
and click the "Next" button.
5
Click the part you want to use with this
printer.
(1) Select the MFP port.
(2) Click the "Next" button.
6Click the "Next" button.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
7
When the installation completed screen
appears, click the "OK" button.
8
Click the "Close" button in the window
of step 3.
This completes the installation of the software.
To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation manual or help file of your operating
system.
Note
If the shared printer does not appear in the
list, check the settings on the print server.
If you are using Windows Vista/7/8
If a security warning window appears, be sure
to click "Install this driver software anyway".
After the installation, a message prompting
you to restart your computer may appear. In
this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your
computer.
Note
Caution
Note

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SETUP
FOR A MODEL THAT HAS THE NETWORK FUNCITON
AS A STANDARD FEATURE OR WHEN THE
NETWORK EXPANSION KIT IS INSTALLED
Installing the printer driver
When the machine is connected to a network
1Insert the LAN cable into the LAN
connector on the machine.
Use a network cable that is shielded.
2Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
3Click the "Start" button ( ), click
"Computer", and then double-click the
"CD-ROM" icon ( ).
• In Windows Server 2003/2008, click the "start"
button, click "My Computer", and then
double-click the "CD-ROM" icon.
• In Windows 8/Server 2012, double-click the
"CD-ROM" icon.
* If no icon is displayed, right-click in the Start
screen (or swipe upward from the bottom
edge), then select the App Bar Þ"All apps" Þ
"Computer" and then double-click "CD-ROM".
4Double-click the "Setup" icon ( ).
5The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window
will appear. Make sure that you
understand the contents of the
software license, and then click the
"Yes" button.
6Read the message in the "Welcome"
window and then click the "Next"
button.
• In Windows 7/8/Server 2012, if a message
screen appears asking you for confirmation,
click "Yes".
• In Windows Vista/Server 2008, if a
message screen appears asking you for
confirmation, click "Allow".
Note

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SETUP
1
7Click the "Printer Driver" button.
8Click the "Standard installation"
button.
9Printers connected to the network are
detected. Select the machine and click
the "Next" button.
10
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears
and click the "Next" button.
Installation begins.
11
When the installation completed
screen appears, click the "OK" button.
12
Click the "Close" button in the
window of step 7.
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 (Auto Search)
• Set as default printer:
Yes
• Printer driver name:
Cannot be changed
• PCL printer display fonts (Only at the time
of PCL, PS printer driver or PPD driver
installation): Installed.
If you selected "Custom installation", select
"LPR Direct Print (Auto Search)" and click the
"Next" button.
Note
• This screen is not displayed when only 1
device is found in the search results.
• 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 machine's name (host name)
or IP address.
•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".
•If you are using Windows 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.
Note
Caution
Note

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SETUP
When the machine will be connected with a USB cable
(When the network expansion kit or the printer expansion kit is installed)
1Perform steps 2 through 6 in "When
the machine is connected to a
network" (p.14).
2Click the "Printer Driver" button.
3Click the "Custom installation"
button.
4When you are asked how the printer is
connected, select "Connected to this
computer" and click the "Next"
button.
5Follow 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.
6Click the "Close" button in the
window of step 2.
When a message appears prompting you to connect
the machine to your computer, 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".
•If you are using Windows 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.
Caution
Note

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SETUP
1
7Connect the machine to your
computer with a USB cable.
(1) Make sure that the machine is powered
on. (p.37)
(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.
8Installation 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.
•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".
•If you are using Windows 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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When installing the PS printer driver or PPD driver
Installation is possible even after the USB cable has been connected.
1Click the "Printer Driver" button.
2
Click the "Custom installation" button.
3
When you are asked how the printer is
connected, select "LPR Direct Print
(Specify Address)" and click the "Next"
button.
4When the model selection window
appears, select the model that you
want to use and click the "Next"
button.
5When the printer driver selection
window appears, remove the "PCL6"
checkmark and select the printer
driver to be installed, and then click
the "Next" button.
Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be
installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears.
6Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears
and click the "Next" button.
Installation begins.
7When the installation completed
screen appears, click the "OK" button.
8Click the "Close" button in the
window of step 1.
This completes the installation.
When selecting "Connected to this computer",
the PS printer driver or PPD driver can not be
installed. Only selecting excluded from
"Connected to this computer" can go to step 5.
Note
The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the
PS printer driver or the PPD driver.
•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".
•If you are using Windows 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.
Note
Caution
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1
Installing the printer status monitor
(when the network expansion kit or the printer expansion kit is installed)
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.
1Click the "Utility Software" button and
then click the "Printer Status Monitor"
button.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
3When the installation completed
screen appears, click the "Finish"
button.
To have the Printer Status Monitor start
automatically when your computer is started,
select the "Add this program to your Startup
folder" checkbox and click the "Finish" button.
4Click the "Close" button in the
window of step 1.
This completes the installation.
For the procedures for using the Printer Status
Monitor, see the Help file. Follow these steps to view
the Help file: Click the Windows "start" button, select
"All Programs", select "SHARP Printer Status Monitor"
and then select "Help".
In Windows 8/Server 2012, right-click in the startup
window (or swipe upward from the bottom edge), then
select "Taskbar" → "All Applications" → "Help" in the
SHARP Printer Status Monitor menu.
The Printer Status Monitor cannot be used in the following situations:
• When the machine is connected by a USB cable.
Note
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 scanner driver
1Perform steps 2 through 6 in "When
the machine is connected to a
network" (p.14).
2Click the "Scanner Driver (TWAIN) "
button.
If the network expansion kit or the printer
expansion kit is installed, click the "Utility
Software" button and then click "Scanner Driver
(TWAIN)".
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears
and click the "Yes" button.
4When the finish setup window
appears, click the "OK" button.
5Click the "Close" button in the
window of step 2.
This completes the installation. Next, configure the
IP address of the machine in the scanner driver.
When the scanner driver is installed, the "Select
Device" utility is also installed.
The IP address of the machine is configured in the
scanner driver using "Select Device".
6Click the "start" button, select "All
Programs", select "SHARP MFP
TWAIN AC" ("SHARP MFP TWAIN K"
on a network connection), and then
select "Select Device".
7Click the "Search" button.
If you know the IP address, you can click the
"Input" key and enter the IP address without
searching.
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.
Note