Sharp AR-M160, AR-M205 setup guide Troubleshooting, MFP driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer. To remove the software, see "Removing the software" (p. 61) in the Operation Manual.

Troubleshooting information can also be found in the README files for each of the software programs. To view a README file, click the "Display README" button in the "Select Packages" screen. (p.4, 6, 8)

MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP)

If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps to check your computer's settings.

Plug and play screen does not appear (when using a USB cable)

If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available.

1 Click the "start" button and then click "Control Panel".

In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel".

2 Click "Performance and Maintenance", and then click "System".

In Windows 2000, double-click the "System" icon.

3 Click the "Hardware" tab and then click the "Driver Signing" button.

4 Check "What action do you want Windows to take?" ("File signature verification" in Windows 2000).

If the option "Block" has been selected, it will not be possible to install the MFP driver. Select the option "Warn" and then install the MFP driver as explained in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE".

1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", and then click "Performance and Maintenance".

In Windows 98/Me/2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel".

2 Click "System", click the "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button.

"Universal Serial Bus controllers" will appear in the list of devices.

• In Windows 98/Me, double-click the

Note "System" icon and click the "Device Manager" tab.

In Windows 2000, double-click the "System" icon, click the "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button.

If the "System" icon does not appear in Windows Me, click "view all Control Panel options".

3 Click the icon beside "Universal Serial Bus controllers".

Two items should appear: your controller chipset type and Root Hub. If these items appear, you can use the USB port. If the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" shows a yellow exclamation point or does not appear, you must check your computer manual for USB troubleshooting or contact your computer manufacturer.

4 Once you have verified that the USB port is enabled, install the software as explained in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE".

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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 buttonContents of the Online Manual HOW to USE the Online ManualInstalling Acrobat Reader 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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