Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
To use the machine as a printer and scanner for your computer, you must
install the software and connect a USB cable.The CD-ROM that comes with
the machine contains the following software:
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MFP Drivers:
These consist of the printer driver that allows the machine to
be used as a printer, and the scanner driver that allows you to scan using
TWAIN and WIA compliant applications.
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Sharpdesk:
This is an integrated software environment that makes it easy
to manage image files and launch applications. (Note that Internet
Explorer
®
5.5 or higher is required to install Sharpdesk; if this is not
installed, you will be prompted during the installation procedure to install
Internet Explorer
®
6.0SP1 from the CD-ROM.)
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Button Manager:
This allows you to initiate scanning from the operation
panel of the machine by selecting one of six preset scan menus.
Minimum system requirements
Operating system:
Windows
®
Me / 2000 Professional/ XP
Port
USB 2.0 or 1.1 port
Display:
800 x 600 (SVGA) with 256 colours or more
Free hard-disk space:
150 MB or more
Other requirements:
An environment in which the operating system
can freely operate.
Comments:
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USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is only possible if your computer has a USB 2.0 port and
you are using a USB 2.0 cable. In addition, the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver
must be preinstalled in your computer, or the USB 2.0 driver for Windows
®
2000/XP provided through Windows Update must be installed. Note that
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is not possible in Windows
®
Me.