Sharp Ar-m165 Driver Windows 10 Site

Finding a Windows 10 driver for the Sharp AR-M165 can be a bit of a legacy tech adventure. Because this model was originally designed for older operating systems like Windows XP and Vista, there isn't always a "one-click" modern installer.

1. Go to Settings > Printers & Scanners > Add Printer > "The printer that I want isn't listed".
2. Select "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings".
3. Choose existing port (USB001 or LPT1) or create a Standard TCP/IP port if networked.
4. Click "Have Disk".
5. Browse to the extracted Windows 7 64-bit driver (download from Sharp's legacy site).
6. If you get "driver not signed," restart Windows 10, select "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" from advanced startup, then install.
7. If that fails, select "Generic Software Device" > "Generic Microsoft PCL6".

Q: Does the AR-M165 work on Windows 11?

A: Same methods above apply. Windows 11 is even stricter with unsigned drivers, so VueScan or a print server is recommended. sharp ar-m165 driver windows 10

Part 6: Troubleshooting Common Errors

| Error Code | Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Code 28 | Driver not installed for the device in Device Manager | Right-click the unknown device → Update driver → Browse my computer → Let me pick → Select Sharp from the list. | | 0x00000002 | Print job stuck / printer offline | Clear print queue: Services.msc → Stop Print Spooler → Delete all files in C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS → Restart spooler. | | “Driver is not digitally signed” | Windows 10 Driver Signature Enforcement blocks the old driver. | Permanent fix: Disable driver signature enforcement: Restart PC → Advanced Startup → Startup Settings → Disable driver signature enforcement. Install the driver, then re-enable it. | | Printer shows but won’t print | USB cable or port issue | Try a different USB port. Use a USB 2.0 port (not 3.0/blue port). Replace the USB cable with a high-quality shielded cable (the AR-M165 is sensitive to EMI). | | Scanning: “No scanner detected” | WIA driver conflict | Uninstall all Sharp software. Reboot. Reinstall only the printer driver (not the scan utility). Use NAPS2 as described above. | Finding a Windows 10 driver for the Sharp

Check "Run this program as an administrator" and click Apply. 3. Manual Installation via Windows Update Go to Settings > Printers & Scanners >

Q: Can I use the AR-M165 as a copier without a driver?

A: Yes. The copier function is standalone and does not require a PC or driver at all.

Troubleshooting Common Issues