AR-M160 AR-M205
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL

AR-M160

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE COPY FUNCTIONS CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS USER SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES APPENDIX

AR-M205

FOR YOUR RECORDS.
To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the copiers serial number located on the back of the unit.
Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number
This operation manual is also used for the AR-M160 J / AR-M205 J.

CONTENTS

CAUTIONS..... 3
CAUTIONS ON USING..... 3 IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE... 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING..... 4 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION..... 5 ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUALS.... 5 THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE INDICATIONS.. 5 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL... 6 SPF AND RSPF.... 6 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS.... 6

USING THE MANUAL.... 5

MAIN FEATURES.... 7

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS. 8

OPERATION PANEL..10

POWER ON AND OFF.. 12
POWER ON..12 POWER OFF..12

LOADING PAPER.. 13

PAPER..13 LOADING PAPER..14 CHANGING A TRAYS PAPER SIZE SETTING...16
ROTATING THE IMAGE 90 DEGREES.. 32 SORT COPY / GROUP COPY.. 32 COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER. 34 CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING. 36 ERASING SHADOWS AROUND THE EDGES OF A COPY.. 37

COPY FUNCTIONS

NORMAL COPYING.. 18
MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER.21 SELECTING THE TRAY..21 SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES.22
PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS
USING THE PRINTER MODE.. 39
BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING.. 39
USING THE SCANNER MODE.. 40
SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE.. 40 SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER. 41
REDUCTION/ENLARGMENT/ZOOM. 22
AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION..22 MANUAL RATIO SELECTION.23 SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY..24
OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES... 41
TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS TRAY... 26 AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING. 27
IMAGE ROTATION IN DUPLEX COPYING..29
DUAL PAGE COPYING.. 30 INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN.. 31

USER SETTINGS

PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES
ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL.. 42 ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE. 43 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS.. 44
USER PROGRAMS..44 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM...47

PERIPHERAL DEVICES.. 74

SINGLE PASS FEEDER / REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER.. 75 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT / 2 X 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT. 75 DUAL FUNCTION BOARD.. 76

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES. 76

PROPER STORAGE.. 76
SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE.. 48
AUDITING MODE..48 AUDITING MODE SETTINGS.48 SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS.49

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS.. 77 SOFTWARE LICENSE. 80 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. 82 INDEX.. 90

TROUBLESHOOTING.. 52

MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS..53 PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS..56
INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES. 62 MISFEED REMOVAL.. 63
MISFEED IN THE SPF/RSPF..63 MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY..64 MISFEED IN THE MACHINE.65 MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY.68 MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY).69
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE. 70

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER LEVEL.. 71
CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT.71 CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL.72

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.. 72

CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND SPF/RSPF/DOCUMENT COVER.72 CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER..73 CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER.73

CAUTIONS

Follow the cautions below when using this machine.

CAUTIONS ON USING

Warning:
The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.

Caution:

Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on. Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies. Place the machine on a firm, level surface. Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty location. When the machine is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. When moving the machine, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. Do not cover the machine with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the machine. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the machine and shall be easily accessible.

<Horizontal (Landscape) orientation> Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal (Landscape) orientation (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17") do not contain the "R" in their size indication.
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Warning Caution

Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed. Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed. Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.

SPF AND RSPF

This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF", and the Reversing Single Pass Feeder as the "RSPF".
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS
This manual covers the following models. Model AR-M205 (With RSPF installed) AR-M160

Appearance

The above illustration is used in instances where a function and/ or the operation of the machine is the same on both models.
Copy speed Automatic two-sided copying/printing Platen cover/SPF/RSPF Paper feed units
20CPM Available Platen cover (AR-VR5) [Option] Reverse Single Pass Feeder (AR-RP6) [Option] Two (250 x 2)
16CPM Not available Platen cover (AR-VR5) [Standard] Single Pass Feeder (AR-SP6) [Option] One (250 x 1)

MAIN FEATURES

High-speed laser copying
First-copy time*1 at 300 dpi*2 is only 7.2 seconds. Copying speed is 20/16 copies per minute at 600 dpi, This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace productivity.
*1 First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions. *2 "dpi" ("dots per inch") are units that are used to measure resolution. Resolution indicates how much detail can be reproduced in a printed or scanned image.
High-quality digital image
High-quality copies are possible in normal mode at 300 dpi and in photo mode. In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, two original modes can be selected: "TEXT" for text-only originals, and "PHOTO" for photographs. The exposure can be adjusted to five levels in each mode. The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and color photos.
Enhanced copying features
Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (When the SPF/RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible. (Can be changed to a maximum of 99 copies in the user programs.) The user programs allow customized machine settings and management. Access to the machine can be controlled by enabling audit mode. The optional dual function board can be installed to enable use of Rotation copy and other convenient functions.

CHANGING A TRAYS PAPER SIZE SETTING
Follow these steps to change a trays paper size setting.
The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed, or during interrupt copying. During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size paper can only be selected in upper paper tray. Do not load paper that is a different size than the paper size setting. Copying will not be possible.
Hold down the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] key for more than 5 seconds to set the selected paper size.
GINAL PAPER SIZE 11X17 8X14 8X11 8X5 8X11 EXTRA
Use the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER] key to select the paper size.
The currently selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light steadily. All other indicators will go out.
PAPER SIZE 11X17 ORIGINAL SIZE 8X14 ENTER 8X11 8X5 8X11 EXTRA
The indicator of the selected paper size lights up.
Use the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the paper tray for which you wish to change the paper size setting.

TRAY SELECT

Each time the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) is pressed, a paper tray will be indicated with a blinking paper feed location indicator.
Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper, and move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.
Important points when using the printer mode
Make sure that the tray's paper size setting is the same as the tray's paper size setting in the printer driver. For example, if the tray's paper size setting is 8-1/2" x 11"R, set "Setting Paper Size" to "Letter-R". For more information, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p.11) in the "Software Setup Guide". If the dual function board is not installed, printing will not take place correctly if the tray paper size setting is 8-1/2" x 11"R. To prevent incorrect printing when the tray paper size setting is 8-1/2" x 11"R, specify the tray to be used and set the tray's paper size to 8-1/2" x 11"R in the printer driver.

Left guide

Front guide
The front guide is a slide-type guide. Grasp the locking knob on the guide and slide the guide to the indicator line of the paper to be loaded. The left guide is an insert-type guide. Remove it and then insert it at the indicator line of the paper to be loaded. When using 11" x 17" sized paper store the left guide in the slot at the left front of the paper tray.

To perform manual two-sided copying, follow these steps. Example: Copying originals A and B onto each side of one sheet of paper

Original A Original B

Copy original A.
Turn the copy of original A over, and without changing the position of the edge closest to you, insert it in the bypass tray.
Insert the paper all the way in.

Copied original A

Original A

Original B

Place original B as shown below.
Vertically-oriented original: If the original is oriented vertically, place it in the same orientation as original A.
Horizontally-oriented original: If the original is oriented horizontally, place it with the top and bottom and left and right sides reversed with respect to the placement of original A.
Copies made on the back side of paper should always be made one sheet at a time using the bypass tray. Straighten curled or wavy paper before using it. Curled paper may cause misfeeds, creases, or a poor-quality image.
Select the bypass tray with the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ), and then press the [START] key ( ).
AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING

(AR-M205 only)

On models that support automatic two-sided copying, two originals placed on the document glass can be copied onto each side of a single sheet of paper. In addition, an RSPF can be used to copy two originals onto one sheet of paper, or one two-sided original onto two sheets of paper, or one two-sided original onto each side of one sheet of paper. Original Paper One-sided original Two sides Document glass Usable paper 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" The bypass tray cannot be used.
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, One-sided original Two-sided original Two-sided original 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" Two sides One side Two sides Special paper and 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper cannot be used. The bypass tray can only be used when making one-sided copies from two-sided originals.

To cancel dual page copying, press the [DUAL PAGE COPY] key. The DUAL PAGE COPY indicator will go off, indicating that the function is canceled.
To keep the copies in the correct page order when performing dual page copying over multiple pages, make sure that the original is always placed on the document glass with the smaller page number to the right.
Press the [DUAL PAGE COPY] key and make sure that the DUAL PAGE COPY indicator is lit.

INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN

(Interrupt copying)
A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, the copy run will resume using the original copy settings.
Interrupt copying is not possible when the user programs are being configured, or when automatic two-sided copying, sort/group copying, or 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 copying is being performed.
Press the [INTERRUPT] key ( interrupt the copy run.
The INTERRUPT indicator will light up and the machine will revert to the initial settings. (p.12) The INTERRUPT indicator will blink until the current copy run stops.
When the copy job is finished, press the [INTERRUPT] key ( ) and remove the original(s).
The INTERRUPT indicator will go off, indicating that the interrupt function is no longer operating. The copy settings will automatically revert to the settings selected for the copy run before the run was interrupted.
Replace the previous original(s) and press the [START] key ( ).
The interrupted copy run will resume.
If the SPF/RSPF is being used, the copy run will not stop until the set number of copies is completed. If "Auditing mode" is enabled: "- - -" will appear in the number of copies display. Enter your 3-digit account number. Copying will not be possible unless a correct account number is entered. (p.51)
Remove the previous original(s) and place the original(s) of the interrupt copy job. Set the number of copies and other copy settings and then press the [START] key ( ).
The copy will be delivered to the paper output tray slightly offset from the copies of the interrupted run. (Offset B function) A The offset function can be disabled in the user programs. (p.45) A: Copies made before the interrupt copy job B: Interrupt copy job C: Copies made after the interrupt copy job

Print jobs received while the machine is copying or being used in scanner mode will be stored in memory. When the copy job is finished or scanner mode is exited, the print jobs will begin printing. Printing is not possible when the front or side cover is opened for machine maintenance, or when a misfeed occurs or the machine runs out of paper or toner, or when the drum cartridge reaches its replacement time. If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF/RSPF, printing will not be possible until the misfed original is removed and the SPF/RSPF is restored to a usable state.
BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING
The basic procedure for printing is explained in the following. To use convenient printer functions, see the "Online Manual" or the printer driver help file.
Make sure that paper is loaded in the tray.
The procedure for loading paper is the same as for copying. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.13) and make sure the paper that you wish to use is loaded.
Make sure that the printer driver for the machine is selected, and select print settings in the printer driver.
For information on the settings in the printer driver, see the "Online Manual", the Software Setup Guide, or the printer driver help file.
Make sure that the paper size setting on the machine is the same as the paper size set in the printer driver.
Click the "Print" button or the "OK" button to begin printing.
The print job will be delivered to the paper output tray.
Make sure that the ON LINE indicator on the operation panel is lit.
If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press the [ON LINE] key. When the indicator is not lit, the machine is off-line and cannot print. When the indicator is blinking, the machine is printing a print job from memory.
Important points when setting the paper size
Make sure that the tray's paper size setting is the same as the tray's paper size setting in the printer driver. For example, if the tray's paper size setting is 8-1/2" x 11"R, set "Setting Paper Size" to "Letter-R". For more information, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p.11) in the "Software Setup Guide". If the dual function board is not installed, printing will not take place correctly if the tray paper size setting is 8-1/2" x 11"R. To prevent incorrect printing when the tray paper size setting is 8-1/2" x 11"R, specify

Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key to select "PHOTO".
Hold down the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key until the AUTO indicator blinks.
Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key to complete the setting.
The AUTO indicator stops blinking and lights steadily.
After adjusting the automatic exposure level, it is recommended that you make a test copy to check the new level.
The exposure level indicators show the current setting.

ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE

Toner save mode can be enabled to reduce toner consumption by about 10%.
Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key to select "TEXT". Hold down the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key until the PHOTO indicator blinks.
To enable toner save mode, press the [Light] key ( ). To disable toner save mode, press the [Dark] key ( ).
When enabling toner save mode, make sure the "1" light blinks. When disabling toner save mode, make sure the "5" light blinks.
The PHOTO indicator stops blinking and lights steadily.

CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

(User programs)
The user programs allow you to customize the machine to match your needs.

USER PROGRAMS

Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) 1: OFF 2: 10 sec. 3: 20 sec. 4: 60 sec. 5: 90 sec. 6: 120 sec. Explanation "Auto clear time" automatically returns the copy settings to the initial settings (p.12) when a certain period of time elapses after a copy is made. This program is used to select the period of time. "Auto clear time" can also be disabled. This function automatically switches the machine to a low power consumption state if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. The POWER SAVE indicator lights up, however, the keys on the operation panel can be used. Normal operation automatically resumes when a key on the operation panel is pressed, an original is placed, a print job is received, or scanning is begun from a computer. This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. All lights except the POWER SAVE indicator and ON LINE indicator go off. To resume normal operation, press the [START] key ( ). Normal operation also resumes automatically when a print job is received or scanning is begun from a computer. While in auto power shut-off mode, no keys (except the [START] key ( )) can be used. When copying using the SPF/RSPF, during the period of time that the SPF/RSPF indicator blinks after an original has been scanned (about 5 seconds), a subsequent original can be placed and automatically fed into the machine. Use this setting to enable or disable auto power shut-off. When copying multiple originals onto a single sheet of paper (2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 copy), this function can be used to print a solid or broken borderline around each original image.

*4 AR-M160 is as follow: 1: Upper tray (factory default), 2: 250-sheet paper feed unit/Upper paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit, 3: Lower paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit, 4: Bypass tray *5 The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "Hi-Speed", however, the printing speed does not increase considerably.
SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM 1
Hold down the [Light] key ( the alarm indicators ( , , ) blink. ) until , ,
Enter the desired setting code by pressing a numeric key.
For the setting codes, see "USER PROGRAMS". (p.44 to p.46) The selected setting code blinks. To select 90 seconds, press the [5] key.
If you enter the wrong number, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and return to step 2.
The display shows "- -" with the left hyphen blinking.
Enter the program number with the numeric keys.
See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.44 to p.46) for the program numbers. The selected program number blinks. To select "Auto clear timer", press the [1] key.
The selected setting code stops blinking and lights steadily.
If you enter the wrong number, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and then enter the correct number.
To select a setting for another user program, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and then return to step 2.
The selected program number stops blinking and lights steadily. The currently selected setting code blinks in the 1st digit of the display.
Press the [Light] key ( the settings.

) to complete

The alarm indicators ( , , , , ) go off and the display returns to the number of copies display.
Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)
The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds when a setting is the same as the base setting (base settings are explained below). The base setting beep is initially disabled. If you wish to enable the base setting beep, see "Base setting beep signal" on page 46. If you wish to change the volume of the beep signals or disable them, see "Audible signals volume" on page 46. The beep patterns of each type of beep signal are as follows: Key entry beep.. One beep Base setting beep. Three beeps Invalid key beep..Two beeps

Base settings

The base settings are preset standard selections for each copy setting. The base settings are as follows: Copy ratio.. 100% Light and Dark indicator. 3 Paper feed location. Upper paper tray ORIGINAL SIZE.8-1/2" x 11" AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO. AUTO

You do not have Administrator rights.
To use the machine to scan into Windows 2000/XP, you must log on as an Administrator.
Your computer does not meet the system requirements for the USB 2.0 interface (Hi-Speed mode). Scanner transfer speed is slow
See "System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)" (p.38) to configure your system as required for USB 2.0, and then set "USB 2.0 mode switching" in the user programs to "Hi-Speed".

38, 46

Notice page printed
If you find that a notice page has been printed at the end of a print job, the print data received from the computer has not been printed as specified. Fix the problem as explained below and then try printing again.
What to do when a notice page is printed, 1
**************************************************** Notice Page **************************************************** The incorrect driver is chosen, a normal output was not able to be excuted. Please install the appropriate driver. Please refer to the operation manual for the solution method.
What to do when a notice page is printed, 2
**************************************************** Notice Page **************************************************** The IMC memory full error had occurred, a normal output was not able to be executed. Please refer to the operation manual for the solution method.
The above notice page is printed if you attempt to print using the print driver for the dual function board when the dual function board is not installed. Change to the standard print driver and print again. If the standard print driver is not installed, install as explained in the Software Setup Guide.
The above notice page is printed when a print job containing more data than can be held in the memory of the dual function board is sent to the machine. To fix the problem, disable the ROPM function. If you need to use the ROPM function, set the print quality in the printer driver to "Draft", or increase the amount of memory on the dual function board.
The IMC memory is used to temporarily hold print data when the ROPM function is used. This memory is also used to temporarily hold the original image during copying. The proportion of IMC memory allocated to the printer function can be changed in the user programs of copy mode. See the user program "Memory allocated to printer mode". (p.46) It is also possible to expand memory by adding on a commercially available memory module. For more information on expansion memory, contact a SHARP service center.

Warning Do not spray flammable cleaner gas.
CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER
If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding envelopes, thick paper, etc. through the bypass tray, wipe the paper feed roller at the feed slot of the bypass tray with a soft, clean cloth dampened with alcohol or water.

Paper feed roller

CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER
If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure.
Turn the power switch off. Open the bypass tray and the side cover.
Set the charger cleaner onto the transfer charger and gently slide the cleaner in the direction indicated by the arrow two or three times.
If the white sheet metal is smudged with toner, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth.
Lift and pull out the upper paper tray.
Slide the charger cleaner from one end to the other end along the groove of the transfer charger. If the cleaner is stopped on the way, smudges on copies may occur.
Return the charger cleaner to its original position. Close the upper paper tray. Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. Turn the power switch on.
Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab.

Charger cleaner

Chapter 8

PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Optional equipment and supplies are explained in this chapter. To purchase optional equipment and supplies, contact SHARP service.
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Option that can be installed on the AR-M205
Option that can be installed on the AR-M160
Reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP6) Single pass feeder (AR-SP6) Platen cover (AR-VR5)
Options that can be installed on both models
Dual function board (AR-EB7) 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D24) 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D25) 256 MB optional memory (AR-SM5)
SINGLE PASS FEEDER/ REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER
For the names of the parts of the SPF/RSPF, see "PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS". (p.8)

Specifications

AR-SP6 Weight Acceptable original Size Capacity Detectable original sizes Weight Dimensions

AR-RP6

15 lbs. to 24 lbs. (56 g/m to 90 g/m ) 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Up to 40 sheets (Thickness 5/32" (4mm) and below) 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" 11.1 lbs. (5.0 kg) 12.0 lbs. (5.4 kg) 22-61/64" (W) x 17-9/64" (D) x 5-1/4" (H) (583 mm (W) x 435 mm (D) x 133 mm (H))

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Data Issued: Jun. 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01211 Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m3) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted in 22% of the animals in the middle (4mg/m3) exposure group, but no pulmonary change was reported in the lowest (1mg/m3) exposure group, the most relevant level to potential human exposures.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No data are available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues : Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations. Contaminated Packaging : Waste may be disposed or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Classification : None Not classified as hazardous for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Information TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under TSCA. SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) Title III 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance: None 311/312 Hazard Classification : None EU Information 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC Symbol & Indication : Not required R-Phrase : Not required 76/769/EEC : All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under 76/769/EEC.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA Rating (USA) : Health=1 Flammability=1 Reactivity=0 WHMIS Legislation (Canada) : This product is not a controlled product. List of R phrases : R11 : Highly flammable References IARC (1996) : IARC monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans, Vol. 65, Printing Process And Printing Inks, Carbon Black and Some Nitro Compounds, Lyon, pp.149-261 H.Muhle, B.Bellmann, O.Creutzenberg, C.Dasenbrock, H.Ernst, R.Kilpper, J.C.MacKenzie, P.Morrow, U.Mohr, S.Takenaka, and R.Mermelstein (1991) Pulmonary Response to Toner upon Chronic Inhalation Exposure in Rats. Fundamental and Applied Toxicology 17, pp.280-299. The information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of this product under normal conditions. However, all materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we do not guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist.

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Substance[ ] Ingredient Iron powder Styrene-Acrylate copolymer Carbon black Preparation[X] CAS No. 7439-89-6 29497-14-1 1333-86-4 Proportion > 90% 5-10% < 1% OSHA PEL Not listed Not listed 3.5mg/m3 ACGIH TLV MAK-TWA Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed 3.5mg/m3 Not listed NOHSC-TWA Not listed Not listed 3mg/m3
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Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with standard.

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AR-M160 AR-M205
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE
INTRODUCTION SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M160/M205 BEFORE INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING

INTRODUCTION

This manual explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. The procedure for viewing the Online Manual is also explained.
The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual. The explanations in this manual are based on the North American version of the software. Versions for other countries and regions may vary slightly from the North American version. Where "AR-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX". For the name of your model, see "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS" in the Operation Manual. This manual refers to the "SHARP DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM AR-M160/M200/5220 Series Software" CD-ROM simply as "CD-ROM".
Trademark acknowledgments
Microsoft Windows operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are trademarks or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. Acrobat Reader Copyright 1987- 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

CONTENTS

SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M160/M205.... 2 BEFORE INSTALLATION.... 3
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS... 3 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE... 3 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.. 3
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE... 4
INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE).. 4 INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE).. 6 INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE).. 8
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER.... 10
CONNECTING A USB CABLE.... 10 CONNECTING A PARALLEL CABLE... 11
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER.... 11 SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER.... 12
Windows XP..... 12 Windows 98/Me/2000..... 13
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL... 14 TROUBLESHOOTING.... 15
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M160/M205
The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software:

MFP driver

Printer driver
The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine. There are two types of printer drivers for the machine: a standard printer driver and a printer driver* that is used when the dual function board is installed. The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility that monitors the machine and informs you of the printing status, the name of the document currently being printed, and error messages.
* When the dual function board is installed, "(EB)" appears in the name of the installed printer driver. In addition to the functions of the standard printer driver, the printer driver for the dual function board also includes an ROPM function and an automatic rotation function. Furthermore, the printer driver for the dual function board enables a faster printing speed.

Scanner driver

The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant applications.

Sharpdesk

Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage documents and image files, and launch applications.

Button Manager

Button Manager allows you to use the scanner keys on the machine to scan a document.
The scanning feature can only be used with computers that are running Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and are connected to the machine by a USB cable. If you are running Windows 95/NT 4.0 or are connected by a parallel cable, only printing is available.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Check the following hardware and software requirements before installing the software.
Computer type Operating system*3 IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0*1/1.1*2 or bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284) 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*x 600 dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better) 150 MB or more An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate
Display Hard disk free space Other hardware requirements
*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 Administrators 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 Printer driver
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP USB 1.1 connection Windows 98/Me/2000/XP USB 2.0 connection*1, 2 Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP Parallel connection Available*3, 4 Not Available Not Available Available*5

Available

*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
Windows XP Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows 95/NT 4.0
USB/Parallel USB Parallel Parallel

Procedure to follow

INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 4) INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE) (p. 6) INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8) INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8)

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation. The scanner feature only works when using a USB cable. If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem. After the problem is solved, the installation procedure will continue. Depending on the problem, you may have to click the "Cancel" button to exit the installer. In this case, reinstall the software from the beginning after solving the problem. When installing Sharpdesk, a minimal version of Internet Explorer 5.01 will be installed on your computer if your computer does not currently have Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later
INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) 1
The USB or parallel cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding.
If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appear. If this happens, click the "Cancel" button to close the window and disconnect the cable.
The cable will be connected in step 11.
If you are using a parallel cable, do not select the Button Manager checkbox (this feature is not supported when a parallel cable is used). If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. For the software that can be installed, see "INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE" (p. 3).
Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ). Double-click the "setup" icon ( ).

When "The MFP driver installation is complete." appears, click the "OK" button. The Button Manager installer will start.
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 "Windows logo test", be sure to click the
"Continue Anyway" button. If a warning window appears regarding the
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.
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.
"Continue Anyway" button. If the dual function board is installed, the "AR-XXXX (EB)" printer driver and scanner driver will be installed. If a warning window appears regarding the
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.
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 you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.
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).
INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE) 1
The USB cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding.
Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ). Double-click the "setup" icon ( ).
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the "setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next" button. (Normally the correct language is selected automatically.) When the interface selection screen appears, select "USB" and click the "Next" button.

In Windows 2000, if the following screen
Caution appears while the files are being copied (the
message may appear more than once), click the "Yes" button.
If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button.
Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, and then connect the USB cable. (p. 10)
Windows will detect the machine and the Plug and Play screen will appear.
If the following screen appears, click the Caution "Skip" button or the "Continue" button as appropriate to continue the Sharpdesk installation.
Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that appears in your version of Windows to begin the installation.
If the dual function board is installed, the "AR-XXXX (EB)" printer driver and scanner driver will be installed.
If "Skip" is selected, the Sharpdesk installation will continue without installing Sharpdesk Imaging. If "Continue" is selected, Sharpdesk Imaging will be installed. If Imaging for Windows is installed on your computer, Sharpdesk Imaging will overwrite Imaging for Windows.
Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that Setup is complete.
INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) 1
The cable will be connected in step 17.
Begin installation of the MFP driver (printer driver) (if "MFP driver" was selected in Step 5).
Follow the on-screen instructions. If you are using Windows 95/NT 4.0, go to step 10.
When the interface selection screen appears, select "Parallel" and click the "Next" button.
In Windows 95/NT 4.0, "Button Manager" does not appear. In Windows 98/Me/2000, do not select the "Button Manager" checkbox (Button Manager is not supported when a parallel cable is used).
Select the printer port and click the "Next" button.
Select "LPT1" for the printer port.
When "The MFP driver installation is complete." appears, click the "OK" button.
The Sharpdesk installer will start.
If the following screen appears, click the
Caution "Skip" button or the "Continue" button as
appropriate to continue the Sharpdesk installation. If "LPT1" does not appear, another printer or peripheral device is using LPT1. In this case continue the installation, and after the installation is finished, change the port setting so that the machine can use LPT1. This procedure is explained in "Another printer is using the parallel port (when using a parallel cable)" on page 16.
When asked to select the printer driver to install, select the appropriate printer driver based on whether or not the dual function board is installed, and then click the "Next" button.

If the dual function board is not installed, be sure to select "For standard model".
Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that setup is successful.
Caution you select the printer driver for the dual
If the dual function board is not installed and function board, printing will not be possible.
When the model selection window appears, select model name of your machine and click the "Next" button.
For the name of the model that you are using, see "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS" in the Operation Manual.
Turn off the power of the machine and your computer, and connect the machine to your computer with the parallel cable. (p. 10)
After connecting the machine to your computer, turn on the power of the machine and then start up your computer.
Click the "Yes" button.
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).

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer. Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

Interface cable

USB cable
Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (9 feet (3 m) max.) If the machine will be connected using a USB 2.0 interface (when the dual function board is installed), please purchase a USB cable that supports USB 2.0.

Parallel cable

IEEE 1284-Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface cable (9 feet (3 m) Max.)

Caution

If you intend to use the machine as a scanner, it must be connected to your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner function cannot be used if the machine is connected with a parallel cable. USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled. Do not connect the interface cable before installing the MFP driver. The interface cable should be connected during installation of the MFP driver.

CONNECTING A USB CABLE

Connecting the USB 1.1 port
Insert the cable into the USB 1.1 port on the machine.
Insert the other end of the cable into the your computer's USB port.
Connecting the USB 2.0 port (when the dual function board is installed)
Insert the cable (supporting USB 2.0) into the USB 2.0 interface port on the machine.
Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB port.
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" Web page is installed. To obtain the full USB 2.0 data transfer speed, "USB 2.0 mode switching" in the machine's user programs must be set to "Hi-Speed". For more information, see "USER PROGRAMS" in the Operation Manual. Use the machine's "Hi-Speed" mode only when using a computer that is running Windows 2000/XP. Even when the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is used, it may not be possible to obtain full USB 2.0 speed if a PC card supporting USB 2.0 is used. To obtain the latest driver (which may enable a higher speed), contact the manufacturer of your PC card. The cable can also be inserted into a USB 1.1 port. However, performance will be the same as USB 1.1.
CONNECTING A PARALLEL CABLE 1 2
Ensure that your computer and the machine are turned off. Plug the cable into the parallel port on the machine, and fasten with the clasps.
Plug the other end of the cable into your computer's parallel port.
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.
Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes".

Select "Start this program" and then select "Sharp Button Manager A" from the pull-down menu.
Click the "Apply" button. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to link Button Manager to "ScanMenu SC2" through "ScanMenu SC6".
Select "ScanMenu SC2" from the "Select an event" pull-down menu. Select "Start this program", select "Sharp Button Manager A" from the pull-down menu, and then click the "Apply" button. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "ScanMenu SC6". When the settings have been completed, click the "OK" button to close the screen.
Button Manager is now linked to the scan menu keys (1 through 6). The scan settings for each of scan menu keys 1 through 6 can be changed in the setting window of Button Manager. For the factory default settings of the scan menu keys, see "USING THE SCANNER MODE" in the Operation Manual. For the procedures for configuring Button Manager settings, see "Button Manager Settings" in the Online Manual.

Windows 98/Me/2

click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". Double-click the "Scanners and Cameras" icon.
If the "Scanners and Cameras" icon does not appear in Windows Me, click "view all Control Panel options".
Select "Sharp Button Manager A" in "Send to this application".
Select "AR-XXXX", and click the "Properties" button.
In Windows Me, right click "AR-XXXX" and click "Properties" in the menu that appears.
In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab. Select "ScanMenu SC1" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu.
If other applications are shown, deselect the checkboxes for the other applications and leave only the Button Manager checkbox selected.
Click the "Apply" button. Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to link Button Manager to "ScanMenu SC2" through "ScanMenu SC6".
Select "ScanMenu SC2" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager A" in "Send to this application" and click the "Apply" button. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "ScanMenu SC6". When the settings have been completed, click the "OK" button to close the screen.

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL
The Online Manual provides detailed instructions for operating the machine as a printer or scanner. View the Online Manual when you use the printer and scanner functions after the initial setup is completed.
Contents of the Online Manual
The contents of the Online Manual are as follows.
How to use the Online Manual
Explains how to use the Online Manual.
Provides information on how to print a document.

Printer sharing

Explains how to configure the machine for use as a shared printer.
Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to adjust the settings for the Button Manager.
To view the Online Manual, your computer must have Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, follow the instructions in "Installing Acrobat Reader" to install it.
Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).
In Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Double-click the "Manual" folder, double-click the "EnglishA" folder (for regions other than the U.S., double-click the "English" folder), and then double-click the "AR_M160_M205.pdf" icon.
The Online Manual will appear.
If you will be viewing the Online Manual repeatedly, you may find it convenient to copy this Online Manual file to your computer. The Online Manual can be printed out using Acrobat Reader. SHARP recommends printing out the sections which you refer to regularly. Refer to "Help" of Acrobat Reader for more details on how to use Acrobat Reader.
Installing Acrobat Reader
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).
In Windows95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000, double-click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

Double-click the "Acrobat" folder, and then double-click the "ar500enu.exe" icon.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Acrobat Reader.

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.
Click the "start" button and then click "Control Panel".
In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel".
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".
Click "Performance and Maintenance", and then click "System".
In Windows 2000, double-click the "System" icon.
Click the "Hardware" tab and then click the "Driver Signing" button. Check "What action do you want Windows to take?" ("File signature verification" in Windows 2000).
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 "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".

Click the icon beside "Universal Serial Bus controllers".
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".
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.
Once you have verified that the USB port is enabled, install the software as explained in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE".
The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP)
In Windows 2000/XP, if the MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (for example, Plug and Play takes place without copying the required files for the MFP driver installation), follow these steps to remove unneeded devices and then install the MFP driver as explained in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p. 4).
Another printer is using the parallel port (when using a parallel cable)
If another printer is using the parallel port and printing is not possible using the machine, follow the steps below to change the port setting of the other printer driver, and make sure that the port of the printer driver for the machine is set to LPT1.
In Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel".
In Windows 2000, double-click the "System" icon, click the "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button.
Click the icon of the printer driver for which you wish to change the port setting, and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. Click the "Ports" tab.
In Windows 95/98/Me, click the "Details" tab.

Click the devices".

icon beside "Other
Select "FILE:" in the "Print to the following port" list box, and click the "OK" button.

If "AR-XXXX" and "SHARP AR-XXXX" appear, select and delete both of these items.
If "Other devices" does not appear, close the "Device Manager" window.
Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. Click the "Ports" tab.
Install the software as explained in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE".
Select "LPT1" in the "Print to the following port" list box, and click the "OK" button.
In the event that you need to use the other printer, repeat the above steps to set the port of the machine to "FILE:", and change the port setting of the other printer back to "LPT1".

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