Sharp AR-M160, AR-M205 setup guide Configuring the Printer Driver, Connecting a Parallel Cable

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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECTING A PARALLEL CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ensure that your computer and the

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Plug the other end of the cable into

 

 

machine are turned off.

 

 

your computer's parallel port.

2 Plug the cable into the parallel port on the machine, and fasten with the clasps.

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER

After installing the MFP driver (printer driver), you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the number of paper trays on the machine and the size of paper loaded in each.

1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes".

In operating systems other than Windows XP, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers".

5 Click the "Set Tray Status" button and select the size of paper that is loaded in each tray.

Select a tray in the "Paper source" menu, and select the size of paper loaded in that tray from the "Setting Paper Size" menu. Repeat for each tray.

2 Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu.

If you are using Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, go to step 4.

3 In Windows 95/98/Me, click the "Setup" tab.

4 Click the "Configuration" tab and set the printer configuration based on the options that have been installed.

Set the printer configuration properly. If not,

 

printing may not take place correctly.

If the dual function board is not installed, be sure

Caution

to configure the above "Set Tray Status"

 

settings, and then when printing specify a tray

 

other than "Auto Select" in "Paper Source" in the

 

"Paper" tab of the printer driver setup screen.

6 Click the "OK" button in the "Set Tray Status" window.

7 Click the "OK" button in the printer properties window.

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Contents AR-M160 AR-M205 Page Introduction ContentsMFP driver Software for the Sharp AR-M160/M205Sharpdesk Button ManagerInstallation Environment and Useable Software Before InstallationInstallation Environment and Installation Procedure Hardware and Software RequirementsUSB or parallel cable must not be Installing the SoftwareConnected to the machine. Make sure That the cable is not connected beforeBegin installation of the printer driver When the Finish screen appears, click the Close buttonCheck the packages on the screen Installation in Windows 98/ME/2000 USB CableThen click the Start button Is not connected before proceedingAppropriate to continue the Sharpdesk Installation in Windows 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 Parallel Cable Select LPT1 for the printer port Select the printer port and click the Next buttonConnecting a USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB 1.1 port Interface cableConnecting a Parallel Cable Configuring the Printer DriverWindows XP Setting UP Button ManagerSelect Sharp Button Manager a in Send to this application Select AR-XXXX, and click the Properties buttonInstalling Acrobat Reader HOW to USE the Online ManualContents of the Online Manual MFP driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP TroubleshootingPlug and play screen does not appear when using a USB cable Click the start button and then click Control PanelClick the icon beside Other devices Install the software as explainedPage Sharp Corporation
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AR-M205, AR-M160 specifications

The Sharp AR-M160 and AR-M205 are multifunctional copiers designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. These models provide essential features that promote efficiency and productivity in any office environment. Both devices are equipped with advanced technologies that enhance their functionality and user-friendliness, making them ideal for daily document handling tasks.

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