SHARP AR-5520D Driver

The SHARP AR-5520D driver connects your Sharp multifunction copier to Windows so compatible applications can send print jobs and access supported device functions. If you are setting up the AR-5520D for the first time, reinstalling Windows, or troubleshooting a connection problem, choosing the correct driver is an important first step. Although sometimes listed under camera drivers, this model is a document copier, printer, and scanner—not a camera.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Enables Windows to recognize the connected AR-5520D and send documents to its print queue.
• Print preferences: Provides access to supported settings such as paper size, orientation, copy count, and duplex printing.
• Scanning support: A compatible scanner driver, where included or supplied separately, allows supported software to acquire documents from the device.
• Windows compatibility: Driver packages are available for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP; check each package’s operating system and architecture requirements before downloading.

How to Install SHARP AR-5520D Driver

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm the operating system and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 11 is not included in the listed supported operating systems; verify compatibility rather than assuming a Windows 10 package will work.
2. Choose the matching package. Before starting your SHARP AR-5520D driver download for Windows, confirm the model number and select the latest version compatible with your system. Use a trusted source for a free download.
3. Prepare the files. Extract the download if necessary, close open applications, and read any included setup instructions.
4. Install the driver. Run the installer with administrator permission if required. Follow its connection instructions, attaching the USB cable when prompted.
5. Test the device. Restart Windows if requested, check that the printer appears in your device settings, and print a test page. If scanning is needed, install any required scanner package and test it separately.

Keep your driver updated by checking for a compatible release when you encounter printing issues or change operating systems. Before an update, review the package notes: the newest release is useful only if it supports your AR-5520D and your version of Windows.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Run the Sharp AR-5520D setup as administrator and temporarily disable antivirus. Match the driver to Windows architecture (x64 vs. x86). If setup still fails, add manually via Settings > Printers > Add printer > Local printer > Standard TCP/IP Port.
• Device not detected: Confirm the AR-5520D is powered on and on the same network. Print a network status page, assign a static IP, then add the printer by IP rather than hostname. For USB, use a direct rear-port connection and a known-good cable.
• Version/driver conflicts: Remove old Sharp AR-5520D/AR-series queues and drivers in Print Management, restart the print spooler, then reinstall the correct package. Do not mix PCL and PostScript drivers on the same queue.