MODEL AR-NB2 AR-NB2 N NETWORK EXPANSION KIT SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for network printer) Page • SAFETY STANDARDS • INTRODUCTION • BEFORE INSTALLATION • SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT • SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT 2 4 6 11 25 AR-M160/M205
SAFETY STANDARDS This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.
SAFETY STANDARDS WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user is authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
INTRODUCTION This manual explains how to configure network settings and install and configure the software to enable the machine to be used as a network printer. 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.
CONTENTS SAFETY STANDARDS.......................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 4 BEFORE INSTALLATION USING THE MACHINE IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT ................................................... 6 ● CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT ......................................................................
BEFORE INSTALLATION USING THE MACHINE IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT The network expansion kit contains the following three CD-ROMs: "Software", "Network Utilities", and "Sharpdesk LT". 1. "Software" CD-ROM The "Software" CD-ROM contains the following software programs: • Printer driver The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine. The CD-ROM contains the PCL6 and PCL5e printer drivers*1 and the PS printer driver*2.
USING THE MACHINE IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT 2. "Network Utilities" CD-ROM This CD-ROM contains "Quick Setup" and "Standard Setup (NICManager)" which are used to configure network settings, "SC-Print2000" which is used to create an LPR port, and an online manual that explains network settings. The online manual on the CD-ROM explains how to configure settings on a network other than a TCP/IP network, such as a Netware, AppleTalk, or NetBEUI network.
USING THE MACHINE IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT To use the machine as a printer for the Macintosh, the PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1 must be installed. Install the PPD file needed to use the machine as a printer from the "Software" CD-ROM that accompanied the network expansion kit. CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT In a Macintosh environment, use the "Software" and "Network Utilities" CD-ROMs that are contained in the network expansion kit. 1.
CONNECTING TO A NETWORK After the network expansion kit has been installed in the machine, connect a LAN cable to the LAN connector of the network expansion kit. Use a network cable that is shielded. HOW TO RESET THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT To reset the network expansion kit, turn on the power while holding down the status button on the network expansion kit. Continue to hold down the status button until a beep sounds.
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE This manual explains the procedures for installing the software in a Windows environment (TCP/IP network environment) and in a Macintosh environment. Refer to the following table for the appropriate procedure for your environment. Function Operating system Windows environment Printer function Macintosh environment Network scanner function Windows environment Procedure to follow 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. "SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE" (p.
SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE Before installing the printer driver, be sure to set the IP address of the machine. Consult your network administrator for the correct IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to be entered. If a DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address to the machine, the following procedure is not necessary. (To check the IP address assigned to the machine by DHCP, see "CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS" (p.13).
SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE 8 9 Click the "NICManager" button. Note 10 If the machine is not found, make sure that the machine is powered on and connected to your computer and then search again. Restart the machine. Power off the machine and then power it back on. 14 Select "Search" from the "File" menu, select the machine, and then click the "Print Server Card Setup" button. 15 Enter your password in the password entry screen and click "OK".
CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS To check the IP address of the machine, hold down the status button on the network expansion kit at least 2 seconds to print out a Printer Setting List.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER (Standard installation) Note If you wish to install the display font or specify the machine's IP address when installing the printer driver, select "Custom installation" (p.16). Caution To use the machine as a network printer in Windows NT 4.0, "TCP/IP Protocol" and "Microsoft TCP/IP printing" must be installed in your computer. Check to make sure these components are installed. If they are not installed, see Windows NT 4.0 Help to install them.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 9 Printers connected to the network are detected. Select the machine and click the "Next" button. 12 Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click the "Next" button. If you are installing multiple printer drivers, select the printer that you wish to use as your default printer. If you do not wish to set either printer driver as the default printer, select "No". 13 Click the "Next" button. Begin installation of the printer driver.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CUSTOM INSTALLATION If you wish to install the display font or specify the machine's IP address when installing the printer driver, select "Custom installation". 1 Insert the network expansion kit "Software" CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2 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.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 12 Caution Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click the "Next" button. If you are installing multiple printer drivers, select the printer that you wish to use as your default printer. If you do not wish to set either printer driver as the default printer, select "No". When the window for entering a printer name appears, click the "Next" button. If you wish to change the printer name, enter the desired name.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SHARING THE PRINTER USING WINDOWS NETWORKING If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer. Note To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation manual or help file of your operating system. "Print server" as explained here, is a computer that is directly connected to the machine, and a "Client" is any other computer that is connected to the same network.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 10 13 For the port to be used, select the machine set as a shared printer, and click the "Next" button. You can also click the "Add Network Port" button and select the printer to be shared (the machine) by browsing the network in the window that appears. Note This completes the installation of the software. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p.24) to check the printer driver settings.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR 1 Insert the network expansion kit "Software" CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2 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. 3 Double-click the "setup" icon ( Note 5 Click the "Printer Status Monitor" button. To view information on the software, click the "Display Readme" button.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER ADMINISTRATION UTILITY 1 Insert the network expansion kit "Software" CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2 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. 3 Double-click the "setup" icon ( Note Click the "Printer Administration Utility" button.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PS DISPLAY FONTS The fonts used by the PS printer driver are contained in the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanied the PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1). Install these fonts as needed for the PS printer driver. Insert the PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1 PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. If your computer is configured for auto start on the CD-ROM, proceed to step 4.
USING THE PPD FILE The PPD file enables the machine to print using the standard PS driver of the operating system, and can be used when the optional PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1 is installed. Install the PPD file as needed. Use the Add Printer Wizard in Windows to install the PPD file. Be sure to read the Readme file before installing the PPD file. The Readme file is in the "EnglishA" or "English" folder. For the location of the folder, see step 4. 1 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER After installing the 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 tray. 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".
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT APPLETALK SETTINGS After connecting the machine to the network, configure AppleTalk settings as required for your network environment. To configure the settings, see the online manual on the "Network Utilities" CD-ROM. INSTALLING THE PPD FILE In order to print from a Macintosh, the PPD file must be installed. To install the PPD file to your Macintosh computer, follow the procedure below.
INSTALLING THE PPD FILE The License Agreement window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement, and then click the "Continue" button. A message will appear asking you if you agree to the terms of the license. Click the "Agree" button. 8 Select the hard disk in which you wish to install the PPD file, and click the "Continue" button. Be sure to select the hard disk in which your operating system is installed. 9 Click the "Install" button.
INSTALLING THE PPD FILE INSTALLATION IN MAC OS 8.6 - 9.x 1 Insert the network expansion kit "Software" CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon ( the desktop. 3 Double-click the "MacOS" folder. 4 Double-click the "Installer" icon ( ) on ). The installer window will appear. 5 6 The License Agreement window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the license agreement, and then click the "Yes" button.
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER Follow the steps below to configure the machine's printer driver. MAC OS X v10.2.x 1 Make sure that the machine is powered on. 2 Select "Applications" from the "Go" menu. 6 Select "AppleTalk" in the menu at the top of the window. A list of printers connected to the network will appear. Note 7 Double-click the "Utilities" folder. 4 Double-click the "Print Center" icon ( ). The "Printer List" window appears. Note 5 Click the machine's model name in the list.
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER 9 Select the PPD file of the machine. 10 Click the "Add" button. 13 Set the printer configuration based on the options that have been installed, and then click the "Apply Changes" button. Set the printer configuration properly. If not, printing may not be executed properly. 14 Close the window. The machine is added to the list of printers. 11 This completes the configuration of the printer driver. Select "Installable Options" in the menu.
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER MAC OS X v10.1.5 1 Make sure that the machine is powered on. 2 Select "Applications" from the "Go" menu. 3 Double-click the "Utilities" folder. 4 Double-click the "Print Center" icon ( ). The "Printer List" window appears. Note 6 Click the machine's model name in the list.
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER MAC OS 8.6 - 9.x 1 Select "Chooser" from the Apple Menu. 2 Click the "LaserWriter 8" icon. • The model name of your network-connected machine ("SCxxxxxx") appears in the "Select a PostScript Printer" list on the right. The name of the machine that appears is the name that was entered in the AppleTalk settings when the network settings were configured ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on your machine).
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