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6. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVERAIf the ?Update Device Driver Wizarda window appears, click the
[Next] button and proceed to step 2).
To use this printer with your computer, you must install the printer
driver.
Install the printer driver using the supplied SHARP Software CD-
ROM. This kit is supplied with the following printer drivers:
APCL6 for Windows 95/98
APCL6 for Windows NT 4.0
APCL5e for Windows 95/98
APCL5e for Windows NT 4.0
Note:A It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer
driver. If you have a problem printing from older
software using the PCL6 driver, remove it and install the
PCL5e driver.
AIf the ?New Hardware Founda window appears, perform the
AThe printer driver data in the CD-ROM can be copied to
floppy disks.following steps:
<1> Choose ?Driver from disk provided by hardware manufac-
1. Double-click ?My Computera, ?Ar160_200a and
?Makediska.turera and click the [OK] button.
<2> When the ?Install From Diska window appears, insert the
2. Double-click ?Makedisk.exea.
SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.R:\English\WinXX and click the [OK] button.
Before installation, make sure that:
<3> Choose the appropriate printer driver from those listed below
AYou read the README.TXT file which is contained on theand click the [OK] button.
SHARP Software CD-ROM. This file contains the information
APCL6 Printer Driver:SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL6
and restrictions for using the printer.
APCL5e Printer Driver:SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL5e
AThe printer is connected properly with the computer or network.Note: It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer driver.
AThe printer is loaded with paper.
If you have a problem printing from older software using
AThe printer is turned on and on-line (the ON LINE light is lit).the PCL6 driver,remove it and install the PCL5e driver.
AYou quit all application software that is running on your com<4>Proceed to step 5).-
puter.2) Search for the printer driver by clicking [Other Locations...] button.
AYour computer meets the following hardware and software re-3) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
quirements:R:\English\WinXX and click the [OK] button.
Computer TypeIBM PC/AT or compatible computer4) After Windows finds the printer driver, click the [Finish] button to
equipped with a bi-directional parallel
continue the installation.
interface and CD-ROM driveNote: In this step the PCL6 printer driver is installed automat-
Operating System Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0
ically. If you want to install the PCL5e printer driver, refer to
CPUWindows 95:486SX or better?Installing onto Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug &
Windows 98:486DX/66MHz or betterPlay Functiona.
(Pentium or better is5) Set the printer name.
recommended.)
<1> If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in
Windows NT 4.0: 486/25MHz or betterthe space provided.
RAMWindows 95:8MB or more (12MB or
<2> If the program displays, ?Do you want your Windows-based
more is recommended.)programs to use this printer as the default printer?a, check
Windows 98:16MB or more (32MB or?Yesa.
more is recommended.)<3> Click the [Next] button.
Windows NT 4.0: 16MB or more
This procedure uses the following drive name in examples:
Drive R: CD-ROM drive (holds the CD-ROM containing the
printer drivers)
Change the drive name as required according to your environment.
A. Installing onto Windows 95
This printer is compatible with plug & play. If your computer is incom-
patible with plug & play or if you want to use this printer as a network
printer, refer to ?Installing onto Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug
& Play Functiona.
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows 95.
Note: Depending on which version of Windows you are using,
the display examples in this step may differ from those on
your system.
AEither the ?Update Device Driver Wizarda window or the ?New
Hardware Founda window may appear automatically.
Note: If neither the ?Update Device Driver Wizarda window nor
the ?New Hardware Founda window appear, refer to ?In-
stalling Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug & Play
Functiona.
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