Sharp AR-M160, AR-M205 setup guide When the Finish screen appears, click the Close button

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

7 The files required for installation of the MFP driver are copied (if "MFP Driver" was selected in Step 5).

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When you are asked how the printer is connected, select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" button.

Caution

If the following screen appears while the files are

being copied (the message may appear more

 

than once), click the "Continue Anyway" button.

When "The MFP driver installation is complete." appears, click the "OK" button.

The Button Manager installer will start.

8 Begin the installation of Button Manager (if "Button Manager" was selected in Step 5).

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that setup is successful.

The Sharpdesk installer will start.

9 Begin the installation of Sharpdesk (if "Sharpdesk" was selected in Step 5).

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that Setup is complete.

10 When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button.

When "Now connect the MFP interface cable to the PC." appears, click the "OK" button.

After the installation, a message prompting Note you to restart your computer may appear. In

this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

11 Connect the interface cable to the machine and your computer (p. 10).

If you are using a USB cable, make sure the machine's power is turned on and then connect the cable.

If you are using a parallel cable, turn off the power of the machine and your computer, connect the cable, turn on the power of the machine, and then turn on your computer.

Windows will detect the machine and the Plug and Play screen will appear.

If you are using Windows XP with a parallel cable, go to step 13.

Caution

If the following message appears on your

computer screen, close it.

A window regarding "HI-SPEED USB Device" will then appear. Close the window.

This message appears when the machine's USB 2.0 mode is not set to "Hi-Speed". For information on switching the USB 2.0 mode, see Chapter 4, "PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS", in the Operation Manual.

12 Begin installation of the scanner driver. (Only when using a USB cable.)

"SHARP AR-XXXX" will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)", click the "Next" button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution

If a warning window appears regarding the

"Windows logo test", be sure to click the

 

"Continue Anyway" button.

13 Begin installation of the printer driver.

"SHARP AR-XXXX" will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution

If a warning window appears regarding the

"Windows logo test", be sure to click the

 

"Continue Anyway" button.

If the dual function board is installed, the Note "AR-XXXX (EB)" printer driver and scanner

driver will be installed.

This completes the installation of the software.

If you installed the MFP driver, configure the printer driver settings as explained in "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p. 11).

If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as explained in "SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER" (p. 12).

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Contents AR-M160 AR-M205 Page Introduction ContentsButton Manager Software for the Sharp AR-M160/M205MFP driver SharpdeskHardware and Software Requirements Before InstallationInstallation Environment and Useable Software Installation Environment and Installation ProcedureThat the cable is not connected before Installing the SoftwareUSB or parallel cable must not be Connected to the machine. Make sureBegin installation of the printer driver When the Finish screen appears, click the Close buttonIs not connected before proceeding Installation in Windows 98/ME/2000 USB CableCheck the packages on the screen Then click the Start buttonAppropriate 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 buttonInterface cable Connecting to a ComputerConnecting a USB Cable Connecting the USB 1.1 portConnecting 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 Click the start button and then click Control Panel TroubleshootingMFP driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP Plug and play screen does not appear when using a USB cableClick the icon beside Other devices Install the software as explainedPage Sharp Corporation
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