MODEL AR-NB2 A NETWORK EXPANSION KIT SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE (for network printer) Page • INTRODUCTION • BEFORE INSTALLATION • SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT • SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT 2 5 10 19
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®, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Vista® and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. • PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
INTRODUCTION SOFTWARE LICENSE The SOFTWARE LICENSE will appear when you install the software from the CD-ROM. By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE. Note • The explanations of screens and procedures in this manual are primarily for Windows® XP in Windows® environments, and Mac OS X v10.4 in Macintosh environments. The screens may vary in other versions of the operating systems.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 2 BEFORE INSTALLATION CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE................................................................................................ 5 ● CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT ...................................................................... 5 ● SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................
BEFORE INSTALLATION CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE CD-ROMS IN THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT The network expansion kit contains the following four CD-ROMs: "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 1), "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2), "Sharpdesk" (Disc 1) and "Sharpdesk" (Disc 2). Caution The printer driver, Printer Status Monitor and Printer Administration Utility on the "Software CD-ROM" cannot be used when the machine is connected to your computer by a USB.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2) The "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2) contains the following software programs: Software for Windows • Printer Administration Utility This allows the administrator to monitor the machine and configure machine settings from a computer. To install and use the Printer Administration Utility, see the Readme file and the manual in PDF format on the "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2). The Readme file and manual are in the following folder on the CD-ROM.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following requirements. Windows Macintosh Operating system* Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.1.5, Mac OS X v10.2.8, Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X v10.4 to 10.4.
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. 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.
USER PROGRAMS FOR THE NETWORK EXPANSION KIT When the network expansion kit is installed in the machine, the following programs are added to the user programs for Print mode. The IP address and other network settings are configured using these user programs. Note The procedure for selecting a user program setting is explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM" in the operation manual.
SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Insert the "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 1) 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 Vista, click the "Start" button, click "Computer", and then double-click the "CD-ROM" icon. • In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click "My Computer" and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Double-click the "setup" icon ( ).
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 8 11 Printers connected to the network are detected. Select the machine and click the "Next" button. 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".
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 14 Click the "Close" button. Note After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. Note Windows This completes the installation of the software. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p.18) to check the printer driver settings. • To install the Printer Status Monitor, see "INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR" (p.15).
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 9 11 Follow the on-screen instructions. Note If the shared printer does not appear in the list, check the settings in the printer server. 13 When the installation completed screen appears, click the "OK" button. 14 Click the "Close" button in the window of step 6. Note When the model selection window appears, select model name of your machine and click the "Next" button.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR Insert the "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 1) 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 Vista, click the "Start" button, click "Computer", and then double-click the "CD-ROM" icon. • In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click "My Computer" and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Double-click the "setup" icon ( ).
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. Install these fonts as needed for the PS printer driver. 1 4 Insert the "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. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).
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 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 "English" folder. For the location of the folder, see step 4. 1 Click "Add a printer" in "Printer Tasks".
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. Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". • In Windows Vista, click the "Start" button, click "Control Panel" and then click "Printer".
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT This chapter explains how to install the PPD file to enable printing from a Macintosh and how to configure the printer driver settings. • MAC OS X: this page (v10.1.5, v10.2.8, v10.3.9, v10.4 - v10.4.10) • MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2: page 23 Note To use the machine as a printer in a Macintosh environment, the PS3 expansion kit is necessary. MAC OS X Note The explanations of screens and procedures are primarily for Mac OS X v10.4.
MAC OS X 7 Note 8 When the message "The software was successfully installed" appears in the installation window, click the "Close" button. This completes the installation of the software. Next, configure the printer driver settings. If the license appears in the different language, change the language in the language menu. 11 Select "Utilities" from the "Go" menu. If you are using Mac OS X v10.1.5 or v10.2.8, select "Applications" from the "Go" menu.
MAC OS X 14 Configure the printer driver. The procedure for configuring the printer driver varies depending on the operating system version. The procedure for versions 10.4 - 10.4.10 and the procedure for other versions are explained separately below. v10.4 - 10.4.10 10.1.5, v10.2.8, v10.3.9 (1) (1) (2) (2) (3) (4) (1) Select "AppleTalk". If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the zone that includes the printer from the menu. (3) (4) (2) Click the machine's model name.
MAC OS X 15 Display printer information. (2) (1) (1) Click the machine's name. (2) Click "Show Info". If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select "Show Info" from the "Printers" menu. 16 Select the machine configuration. If you selected "Auto Select" in (3) of step 14, the machine configuration is detected and automatically configured. Check the configured settings to make sure they are correct. (4) (1) Macintosh (2) (3) (1) Select "Installable Options".
MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 Note If you are using Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, make sure that "LaserWriter 8" has been installed and that the "LaserWriter 8" checkbox is selected in "Extensions Manager" in "Control Panels". If not, install it from the system CD-ROM supplied with your Macintosh computer. 1 Insert the "Software CD-ROM" (Disc 2) into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 8 Select "Chooser" from the Apple Menu. 2 Double-click the "CD-ROM" icon ( on the desktop. 9 Create a printer.
MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 10 13 Select the PPD file. Select the machine configuration. (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) Select the options that are installed on the machine. (2) Click the "OK" button. (1) Click the PPD file for your model. (2) Click the "Select" button. Note • If the above dialog box does not appear and you return to the "Chooser" dialog box, follow these steps to select the PPD file manually.
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