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MX-B400P Software Setup Guide
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MODEL: MX-B400P
LASER PRINTER
Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide Software Setup Guide
BEFORE INSTALLING
THE SOFTWARE
SETUP IN A WINDOWS
ENVIRONMENT
SETUP IN A MACINTOSH
ENVIRONMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 2 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual explains how to install and configure the software that allows the machine to print. If the software is not installed correctly or you need to remove the software, see "4. TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 56). Please note • The explanations in this manual assume that you have a working knowledge of your Windows or Macintosh computer. For information on your operating system, please refer
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 1 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 1 CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SOFTWARE CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 2 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM BEFORE INSTALLING THE 1 SOFTWARE This chapter describes the software programs that allow you to use the printer function of the machine, the CD-ROMs that contain the software, and the pages where the installation procedures can be found. CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE The software that can be used with the machine is on the CD-ROMs that accompany the machine. Before installing the software, make sure that your computer and the machine me
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 3 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE - PPD driver The PPD driver enables the machine to use the standard Windows PS printer driver. ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK (page 9) ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 21) Printer Status Monitor (can only be used when the machine is connected to a network) This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen. ☞ INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MO
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 4 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following requirements. 5 Windows Macintosh* Operating Windows 98, Windows Me, Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, *1 system Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 Mac OS X v10.2.8, 2 or later)* , Windows 2000 Professional, Mac OS X v10.3.9, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Mac OS X v10.
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 5 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS The following requirements must be met to use the software described in this manual. Operating system Software Type of connection* environment* Windows PCL6 printer driver, PCL5e printer driver Network/ USB PS printer driver, PPD driver Printer Status Monitor Network only (cannot be Printer Administration Utility used with a USB connection) Macintosh Macintosh PPD file * For th
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 6 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM CONNECTING THE MACHINE CONNECTING TO A NETWORK To connect the machine to a network, connect the LAN cable to the machine's network connector. Use a shielded LAN cable. After connecting the machine to a network, be sure to configure the IP address and other network settings before installing the software. (The factory default setting for the IP address is to receive the IP address automatically when the machine is used in a DHCP
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 7 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT 2 This section explains how to install the software and configure settings so that the printer function of the machine can be used with a Windows computer. For users of Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0 The CD-ROM does not include software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 8 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE) The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you 4 understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button. You can show the "SOFTWARE LICENSE" in a different language by selecting the desired language from the language menu. To install the software in the selected language, continue the installation with that language selected. Read t
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 9 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER To install the printer driver, follow the appropriate procedure in this section depending on whether the machine is connected to a network or connected by USB cable. ☞ WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 21) WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK This section explains how to install the printer driver when the machine is connected to a Windows network (TCP/IP network). * *
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 10 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Standard installation When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 7), perform the steps below. Click the [Printer Driver] 1 button. Click the [Standard installation] button. 2 When [Custom installation] is selected, you can change any of the items below. When [Standard installation] is selected, the installation will take
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 11 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print (Auto Search) Set as default printer: Yes Printer driver name: Cannot be changed Display fonts: Installed If you selected [Custom installation], select [LPR Direct Print (Auto Search)] and click the [Next] button. If you selected other than [LPR Direct Print (Auto Search)], see the following pages: LPR Direct Print (Specify Address): page 14 IP
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 12 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER When the printer driver 5 selection window appears, select the printer driver to be installed and click the [Next] button. Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears. The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000/XP/ Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7. When you are asked whether or not you want the printer to be your 6 default printer, m
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 13 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Follow the on-screen instructions. 7 Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. Installation begins. If you are using Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway]. If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature appears, b
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 14 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installation by specifying the machine's address When the machine cannot be found because it is not powered on or otherwise, installation is possible by entering the name (host name) or IP address of the machine. When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 7), perform the steps below. Click the [Printer Driver] button. 1 C
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 15 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [LPR Direct 3 Print (Specify Address)] and click the [Next] button. Enter the name (host name) or IP address of the machine and click 4 the [Next] button. ☞ Checking the IP address of the machine (page 6) When the model selection window appears, select the model name of 5 your machine and click the [Next] button. 15
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 16 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer 6 driver to be installed and click the [Next] button. Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so that a checkmark ( ) appears. The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000/XP/ Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7. Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer 7 and click the [Nex
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 17 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Follow the on-screen instructions. 10 Read the message in the window that appears and click the [Next] button. Installation begins. If you are using Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click [Install this driver software anyway]. If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature appears,
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!mxb400p_us_ins.book Page 18 Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 PM INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Printing using the IPP function and the SSL function The IPP function can be used to print to the machine over a network using HTTP protocol. The IPP function can also be used in combination with the SSL (encrypted communication) function to encrypt the print data. This enables secure printing with no concern that the data will be leaked to others. To use the SSL function, configure the "SSL Setti
