Sharp MX-2314N is equipped with a variety of common connection options, including USB and Ethernet. There is a possibility that this model does not support wireless connection, which might be a drawback for workplaces that place an emphasis on wireless printing.
In addition to printing, copying, and scanning documents, Sharp printers also have the capability of processing many tasks simultaneously. These printers have been developed specifically to function with a high level of performance while maintaining a reasonable cost per page.
The Sharp printers are environment-friendly that are suitable to use in the home and office big. The entire process includes assembling the printer, downloading and installing printer drivers, and connecting the printer using a wired and wireless connection.
In the wired connection, the devices are linked together by the utilization of a USB cable, whereas in the wireless connection, the devices are link together through the utilization of the internet as a network.
Compatible operating system Sharp MX-2314N
Before start with the Sharp printer setup, make sure that your device meets system requirements so that it can function precisely with the printer.
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Operating system windows 7 / Windows XP / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 / Windows 11 / Windows Server include; 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022.
Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Sharp printer driver download procedure
After assembling the printer devices properly, you need to download the install the printer driver on your device. Steps to follow to download and install the drivers for Sharp Printer Setup.
Installer the driver for your Sharp Photocopier is easly than ever.
Step 1
Please; determine what operating systems you have example windows or macOS.
Take note of what edition of Windows you are running Eg. Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, etc. Also take note of the system type, if it is 64-bit and 32-bit.
Step 2
Download driver, and select your latest version of microsoft windows or mac oerating system. Select PCL6/PostScript options, click the .zip files to download.
Step 3
Install driver, and extract the download .zip files. Find the [Setup.EXE] and launch
Step 4
Choose [Standard Installation] The setup will then scan your networking, locate the photocopier and do install. You may have to select your photocopier from the listed.
Step 5
Configuration; Go to your [Devices and Printers] in your Control Panels. You can right-click on your device and [Set as Default Printer].
Next; Right-click your devices again and select [Printer Properties].
Step 6
Please; click on the [Configuration] tab, and click [Auto Configure].
Step 7
Move to [Advanced] tab, click [Printing Defaults].
Step 8
(Optional) Tick [Black and White Print] box at the bottom (will set default printing to black and white)
Finish;
(Optionals) If you use account codes move to the [Job Handling] tab, check the [User Number] box and enter your code's, and apply.
How to Connect Sharp Printer to a Computer?
Sharp Printer Setup for Windows
Sharp Printer setup is incompletes without the proper connections with the computer or PC. The sharp printer compatible all computers and laptop with Windows 11, 10, 8, 8.1, 7, XP operating system.
Before the setup, you can make sure that the device is support with the printer and install the printer drivers. After that, follow the steps below:
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Step 1
Please - Open the control panel.
Step 2
Go to Devices and Printers.
Step 3
After that, click on Add a printer.
Step 4
Choose the name of the Sharp Printer you are using.
Step 5
Click on Add button.
Step 6
Click on Apply button.
Step 7
Close all the windows. and Check for a successful connection.
Setup Sharp Printer Wirelessly Over a Network – Sharp Printer Setup
How to Setting Sharp Printer Wirelessly Over a Network?
Sharp Printer Setup
Because there is no possibility of power surge failures or cable difficulties, wireless connections are more suited and dependable than wired connections. Additionally, it allows the user to print, copy, and scan the files remotely even when they are located in a location that is some distance away from the printer.
You can virtually connect the computer, laptop, phone, tablet, or any other device using the WIFI connection. So, here are the steps to follow:
⭄ First, you can connect the computer to the WIFI network.
⭄ Click on the start button and open the control panel.
⭄ Click on [Network and Sharing Center].
⭄ After that, click on the [Printer Sharing] button. After that, hit the [Apply] button.
⭄ Click on the [Sharp Printer Icon].
⭄ now, click on [Share] and then the [Apply] button.
How to connections USB cable in my Sharp printer devices?
You can use a USB cable to connectting a Sharp printer to the network, There are two method for connections Sharp printer.
One is the wired connection and the other is the wireless connection. In the wired connection, arrange a fresh USB cable and connect the printer and the router/computer to it.
Follow step by steps below for the connectting;
⭄ Please, turn [OFF] the printer devices.
⭄ You can take a USB cable and insert one end of the cable into the printer USB port.
⭄ Do not insert the cable into the printer devices Ethernet port.
⭄ Next; insert another end of the cable into the devices USB port. After that, turn ON the printer and wait for it to responding.
⭄ Follow up with the connection instructions on the screen display.
⭄ Now; check for a successful connection by printing the test page.
How to setup Sharp printer on Mobile Phone Using Sharp Print Service Plugin?
For mobile printing support, Sharp printer can make use of its plugin directly to print file document, copier or scanning files.
Here are the procedure to follow:
⭄ Please, connectting your mobile phone to the internet.
⭄ Next; visit the Play Store or App Store. Use the search bar to navigate to the [Sharp Print Service Plugin] application.
⭄ Select, the download button next to it.
⭄ Wait for the app to download and install automatically.
⭄ Then, open the Settings app on your mobile phone
⭄ Go to the App section.
⭄ You can select the [Sharp Print Service Plugin] app and turn its slider to the ON position.
⭄ Now, open the file/document to print.
⭄ Select the Print option from the menu in the ‘Sharp Print Service Plugin app.
⭄ Click on sharp printer and finally, click on the Print option. You can check for the successful print.
How to connect Sharp printer to Computer/PC on mac operating system?
Sharp Printer works well with the Mac operating system with mac OS 10.6 or above version.
Check the device compatibility and install the printer drivers. After that, follow the step by steps below:
➫ Please; Open the [Control Panel] on the computer.
➫ Go to [System Preferences].
➫ After that, click on [Printers and Scanners].
➫ Next; Click on the [+] Sign to add your printer devices.
➫ Type the IP Address of the printer.
➫ Choose the Printer Name.
➫ Now; Click on the Use button.
➫ Then, click on Add button. and please check for a successful connection.
How do I Reset my Sharp Printer?
To reset the printer, follow the steps below to procedure;
➫ Please, Check that the Printer is ON state.
➫ Next; you can disconnect the main power cable from the printer.
➫ Now, unplug it from the main power source.
➫ After that, wait for at least 15 seconds.
➫ Again, plug in the power cable to the back of the printer. Turn the Printer ON. It completed the printer reset finally.
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