BEFORE INSTALLATION

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Check the following hardware and software requirements before installing the software.

Computer type

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0*1/1.1*2 or bi-directional parallel

 

interface (IEEE 1284)

 

 

Operating system*3

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me,

 

Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)*4,

 

Windows 2000 Professional*4, Windows XP Professional*4,

 

Windows XP Home Edition*4

Display

800 x 600 dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better)

 

 

Hard disk free space

150 MB or more

 

 

Other hardware requirements

An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate

 

 

*1 The machine's USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) only if the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 2000 Professional/XP that Microsoft provides through its "Windows Update" is installed.

*2 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled models equipped with a USB interface as standard.

*3 Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode.

*4 Administrator’s rights are required to install the software using the installer.

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE

The software that can be installed varies depending on the operating system and type of connection to the machine.

 

 

MFP Driver

Button

 

 

 

 

 

Sharpdesk

 

 

Printer driver

Scanner

Manager

 

 

driver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

 

 

 

 

USB 1.1 connection

 

Available

Available

Available

 

 

 

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

Available*3, 4

 

 

 

USB 2.0 connection*1, 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP

 

Not Available

Not Available

Available*5

Parallel connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1

A USB 2.0 connection can only be used when the dual function board is installed.

 

 

*2

Windows 98/Me does not support USB 2.0. A USB 2.0 connection can be used in Windows 98/Me, however, the performance

 

will be the same as USB 1.1. The print speed based on USB 2.0 specifications can only be attained if your computer is

 

running Windows 2000/XP, and you are using a cable that supports USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 certified), and the cable is

 

connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. If the connection is made through a hub, the hub must support USB 2.0.

*3

When the machine is connected using a parallel cable, the Print Status Window can only be used when the parallel port is set

 

to ECP mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer.

*4

The printer driver that is installed will vary depending on the type of connection between the machine and your computer.

*5

Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel cable, however, the machine's scanner function cannot be used.

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Follow the appropriate installation procedure for your operating system and type of cable as indicated below.

Operating system

Cable

Procedure to follow

 

 

 

Windows XP

USB/Parallel

INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 4)

 

 

 

Windows 98/Me/2000

USB

INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE) (p. 6)

 

 

 

Windows 98/Me/2000

Parallel

INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8)

 

 

 

Windows 95/NT 4.0

Parallel

INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8)

 

 

 

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Sharp AR-M160 Before Installation, Hardware and Software Requirements, Installation Environment and Useable Software

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