Sharp AJ-2200 appendix Hardware and Software Requirements, Before Installation

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SETTING UP FOR Windows

To use this printer with your computer, the printer driver should be installed onto your computer's hard drive. In this chapter, you will learn how to install them and how to use the Online Manual.

The following term is used in this chapter.

CD-ROM

Means the supplied CD-ROM with the AJ-2200 software.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the AJ-2200 printer driver.

Computer type	IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a
	USB*1 or bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE1284)
Operating system*2	Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000,
	Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later)

Display	640 x 480dots (VGA) or better

Hard disk free space	10MB or more

Other requirement for hardware	An environment on which any of the operating systems
	listed above can fully operate

*1 Compatible with Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 2000 preinstalled model with USB interface equipped as standard.

*2 Printing is unavailable in MS-DOS mode.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

The method to install the printer driver varies depending on your operating system and the cable connecting the printer and your computer. Check your interface and operating system, and then follow the steps shown below to install the printer driver.

Interface	Operating system	Reference pages for how to install
	Windows Me	"Installing onto Windows Me (USB interface)" (page 24)

USB	Windows 98	"Installing onto Windows 98 (USB interface)" (page 27)

	Windows 2000 *	"Installing onto Windows 2000" (page 31)

	Windows Me

	Windows 98	"Installing onto Windows Me/98/95/NT4.0 (Parallel interface)"

Parallel	Windows 95	(page 34)

	Windows NT 4.0 *

	Windows 2000 *	"Installing onto Windows 2000" (page 31)

* The administrator's authorisation is required to install a printer driver.

SETTING UP FOR Windows

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Contents AJ-2200 For Customers in U.K Page Contents Main Features Conventions used in this manual and Online Manual Online ManualTrademark acknowledgements Setup workflow Setup ProcedureReference Windows MacintoshConfirming the Contents Part Names and Functions Parallel interface connector 36pin USB interface connector B typePower socket Bypass trayUnpacking Attach the paper tray by firmly pushing down both edges Attaching the TraysAttach the output tray as shown in the illustration Setting UP HOW to Shut OFF Power Connecting the Power CordNo ink, or a print head is not installed Indicator LightsFront cover is open Printer is warming up, or receiving dataInstalling the Print Heads Installing the Print Heads and INK TanksOpen the front cover Raise the print head latchInsert the print heads Remove the print heads from their protective casesLower the print head latch Turn the ink tanks upside down Inserting the ink tanksClose the front cover Power lamp will blink and warming-up will startConfirm the ink lamp is not blinking Loading Paper Into the Paper Tray Loading PaperLoading Paper Attach the output tray When loading index cards, postcards or birthday cardsLoading Paper When loading banner paper When loading an envelopeLoading the Bypass Tray with Paper Reference pages for how to install Before InstallationHardware and Software Requirements Page Double-click the Setup icon Click the Cancel buttonDouble-click My Computer , and then double-click the CD ROM iconSetup program will start to copy the files Setting UP for Click the Finish button Double-click My Computer , and then double-click the CD Setup program will start to copy the files Cancel button, you may not install the driver successfully Installing onto WindowsMake sure that the printer is connected to your computer Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computerSetup program will start to copy the files You have completed the installation of the printer driver Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive Installing the Printer Driver Setup program will start to copy the files Aligning the Print Head Example Select a pattern sample for Pattern aSelect a pattern sample for Pattern B Select a pattern sample for Pattern C Click the OK button in the Align print head dialog boxSelect a pattern sample for Pattern D Turn on your computer HOW to USE the Online ManualDouble-click the Manual folder, double-click the English Click To read the Online ManualInstalling Acrobat Reader HOW to PrintBonus Software Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer by Installing the Printer DriverSetting UP for Macintosh Selecting the printer Select Print from the File menu of your application Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop Double-click the Acrobat folder and double-click the Reader Installer iconName AJ-2200 Specifications of the PrinterPaper Type SuppliesInterface Cable Index InstallingSoftware License Limited Warranty on Media Sharp Corporation