================================================================== SHARP AM-400 SERIES DRIVER README FILE ================================================================== Thank you for purchasing the Sharp MFP. Please read this document before installing the printer driver. It contains important information that is not covered in the User's Manual. ================================================================== Contents ================================================================== - Operating Systems - Interface Cables - SHARP Printer Driver Release Notes - SHARP Scanner Driver Release Notes ================================================================== Operating Systems ================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------ Printer Driver ----------------------------------------------------------------- AM-400 series printer driver can only be used in the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Printing in MS-DOS mode or from the MS-DOS prompt or command prompt is not supported. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Scanner Driver ----------------------------------------------------------------- AM-400 series scanner driver can only be used with the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional ================================================================== Interface Cables ================================================================== A printer cable is not included with this machine. Please use a USB cable. ================================================================== SHARP Printer Driver Release Notes ================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------ Limitations in specific software applications ------------------------------------------------------------------ ================================================================== SHARP Scanner Driver Release Notes ================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------ About the operating environment ------------------------------------------------------------------ *Monitor A monitor with video 800 x 600 SVGA 256 colors or higher is required. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Important points when using the scanner ------------------------------------------------------------------ * The Selector starts when two and more device is connected to the PC and the TWAIN driver is started from the PC. Please choose an appropriate device, and use. But, when two and more device is connected to the PC, the reading which the scanning button of the machine was used for may not be able to be done. In this case, connect only one unit to the PC. * The preview image quality doesn't match the final scan image quality depending on the settings. * Some applications don't support high resolution scanning. In that case, please try reducing resolution. ------------------------------------------------------------------ SHARP Corporation makes no guarantee regarding the suitability of the information presented in this document or the software for any purpose other than the use of this printer and scanner driver ------------------------------------------------------------------ Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. "Windows" is an abbreviated name for "Microsoft Windows operating system". Other company names and product names are trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copyright (C) 2005 SHARP CorporationDownload Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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