Sharp MX-M283N MXM283N MXM363N MXM453N MXM503N Software Setup Guide
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MODEL: MX-M283N MX-M363N MX-M453N MX-M503N DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Software Setup Guide BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT TROUBLESHOOTING Keep this manual close at hand for reference whenever needed. - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 2
scanner driver. If the software is not installed correctly or you need to remove the software, see "4. TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 40). Please note • The explanations in this manual assume that you have a working knowledge of your Windows or Macintosh computer. • For information on your operating system - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 3
ENVIRONMENT MAC OS X 33 MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 38 4 TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. . 40 REMOVING THE SOFTWARE 43 2 SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE 8 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 9 • WHEN THE MACHINE IS - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 4
the PCL6 printer driver, use the PCL5e 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. ☞ WHEN THE - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 5
application. ☞ INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER (page 26) • Printer Administration Utility This allows the administrator to monitor the machine and configure machine settings from a computer. To install and use the Printer Administration Utility, see the Readme file and the manual in PDF format on the - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 6
need to reinstall the PC-Fax driver.) ☞ 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 - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 7
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following requirements. Windows Macintosh*4 Operating system Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)*1, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 8
use the software described in this manual. Operating system environment*1 Windows Macintosh Software PCL6 printer driver, PCL5e printer driver PS printer driver, PPD driver PC-Fax driver*2 Scanner driver Printer Status Monitor Printer Administration Utility Macintosh PPD file Required expansion - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 9
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" in the system - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 10
install the software and configure settings so that the printer and scanner function of the machine can be used with a Windows computer. For users of Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0 The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 11
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 operating systems: Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0*/2000*/XP*/Server 2003*/Vista - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 12
take place as indicated below. • Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print (Auto Search) • Set as default printer: Yes (excluding the PC-Fax driver) • Printer driver name: Cannot be changed • PCL printer display fonts: Installed If you selected [Custom installation], select [LPR Direct Print (Auto - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 13
FONTS" (page 28). • If you are using the machine as a shared printer, see "USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER" (page 20) to install the printer driver on each of the client computers. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 14
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER X 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 - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 15
the PCL printer driver (you are installing the PS printer driver or the PPD driver), select [No] 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. • When the PC-Fax driver is being - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 16
the machine. To configure the settings, see "7. SYSTEM SETTINGS" in the Operation Guide. 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. To install the PC-Fax - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 17
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:// - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 18
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/2000*/XP*/Server 2003*/Vista*/Server 2008* * Administrator's rights are required to install the software. • Make sure that a USB cable is not connected to your - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 19
the Windows logo test or digital signature appears, be sure to click the [Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button. This completes the installation. • After installing the printer driver, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE" (page 22) to configure the printer driver - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 20
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. 18 • When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 21
to configure the printer driver settings. • Make sure that the port of the installed driver is the same as the port used by the PCL6 printer driver. The port used by the printer driver of the machine is indicated by a checkmark on the [Ports] tab of the printer driver properties window. (In Windows - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 22
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. • For the procedure for configuring settings on the print server, see the operation manual or the Help file - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 23
path as follows. Operating system PPD file path Windows 98/Me (Folder containing extracted files)\EnglishA*\PPD\9XME Windows NT 4.0 (Folder containing extracted files)\EnglishA*\PPD\NT40 After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE" (page 22 - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 24
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 - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 25
Enter the setting (the IP address of the slave machine) in "Tandem Connection Setting" in the system settings (administrator) of the machine. * "Set Tandem Print" can only be configured when the printer driver is installed using a "Standard installation" or a "Custom installation" with "LPR Direct - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 26
the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes]. • In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the [Start] button, select [Settings], and then click [Printers]. 3 Configure the printer driver for the options installed on the machine. (1) If [Printers and Faxes] does not appear in the [start] menu - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 27
be used, and the amount of paper remaining. The Printer Status Monitor cannot be used in the following situations: • When the machine is connected by a USB cable. • When printing to the machine using the IPP function. Supported operating systems: Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0*/2000*/XP*/Server 2003*/Vista - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 28
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". 5 Click the [start] button, select [All Programs] ([Programs] in Windows 98/Me/2000), select [SHARP MFP - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 29
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 SCANNER DRIVER 8 Click the [OK] button. This completes the configuration of the scanner driver - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 30
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 [Allow]. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 31
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, - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 32
button. In Windows 98/Me, select [Other], [SC2 TCP/IP Port], and then click the [OK] button. 5 Create the new port. • The "SC2 TCP/IP Port" is added when the printer driver is installed using a "Standard installation", or a "Custom installation" with "LPR Direct Print (Specify Address/Auto Search - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 33
operating system's "Standard TCP/IP Port". 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "CHANGING THE PORT" (page 29). 5 Select [Custom] and click the [Settings] button. 2 Select [Standard TCP/IP Port] and then click the [New Port] button. 3 Click the [Next] button. 4 Enter the machine's IPv6 address in [Printer - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 34
in the screen of step 2. When using a port created with "Standard TCP/IP Port" When using a port created using "Standard TCP/IP Port" in Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008, in the screen that appears after you click the [Configure Port] button in the screen of step 3, make sure the [SNMP - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 35
. A USB connection cannot be used. • The scanner driver and PC-Fax driver cannot be used in a Macintosh environment. MAC OS X The explanations of screens and procedures are primarily for Mac OS X v10.4. The screens may vary in other versions of the operating system. 1 Insert the "Software CD-ROM - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 36
"Authenticate" window appears, enter the password and click the [OK] button. 10 When the message "The software was successfully installed" appears in the installation window, click the [Close] button. This completes the installation of the software. Next, configure the printer driver settings. 34 - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 37
MAC OS X + 14 Configure the printer driver. • The procedure for configuring the printer driver varies depending on the operating system version. The procedure for versions 10.4.11 and 10.5 - 10.5.5 and the procedure for other versions are explained separately below. • The machine can print using - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 38
name. If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.5, click the [Options & Supplies] button, click the [Driver] tab and go to step 16. (2) Click [Show Info]. If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Show Info] from the [Printers] menu. 16 Select the machine configuration. If you selected [Auto Select - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 39
driver (step 14 on page 35). v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.5 v10.2.8, v10.3.9 (1) (1) (2) (2) (3) (4) (1) Click the [IP Printer] icon. If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.5, click the [IP] icon. (2) Select [Internet Printing Protocol] in "Protocol". Enter the address of the machine (IP address - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 40
click the [Continue] button. Installation of the PPD file begins. After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer will appear. Click the [OK] button and restart your computer. This completes the installation of the software. Next, configure the printer driver settings. 38 - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 41
file manually. (1) Make sure that the machine is selected in the "Select a PostScript Printer" list window of step 12 to close the window. 15 Click the close box ( ) to close the "Chooser". This completes the configuration of the printer driver. Installing the screen fonts The screen fonts for Mac - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 42
/XP/Server 2003 42 Problem The software cannot be installed. The machine is not detected (when connected to a network). Point to check Is there sufficient free space on your hard drive? Are you using an operating system that is not supported? Is the IP address of the machine configured? Is your - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 43
Problem The machine is not detected (when connected to a network). The plug and play screen does not appear (USB connection in Windows). WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Point to check Is the machine power on? Is your computer connected correctly to the machine? Is the machine power on? Can - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 44
WHEN INSTALLATION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL Problem The printer driver is not installed correctly by plug and play (USB connection in Windows). Point to check Did you connect the machine to your computer before installing the printer driver? Solution In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008, if - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 45
. 3 Select the program or driver that you wish to delete. For more information, see the manual for the operating system or Help. 4 Restart your computer. 1 Delete the printer that uses the machine's PPD file from the printer list. To show the printer list, see step 11 and 12 of "MAC OS X" (page 33 - Sharp MX-M283N | MXM283N | MXM363N | MXM453N | MXM503N Software Setup Guide - Page 46
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This manual has been printed using a vegetable-based soy oil ink to help protect the environment. PRINTED IN CHINA 2009B KS1 TINSE4370FCZZ MX-M283N/M363N/M453N/M503N Software Setup Guide
BEFORE INSTALLING
THE SOFTWARE
SETUP IN A WINDOWS
ENVIRONMENT
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH
ENVIRONMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
Software Setup Guide
Software Setup Guide
Software Setup Guide
Keep this manual close at hand for reference
whenever needed.
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