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The Sharp AR-M165 on Windows 10: A Legacy Compatibility Deep Dive

The Sharp AR-M165 is a monochrome multifunction printer (print, scan, copy) from the early-to-mid 2000s. It was built for Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. Installing it on Windows 10 is not plug-and-play. Microsoft and Sharp no longer provide modern drivers, meaning users must rely on compatibility-layer solutions.

Part 3: Step-by-Step Printer Driver Installation on Windows 10

This method uses the "Add Printer" wizard with legacy hardware selection. sharp ar-m165 driver windows 10

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. The Sharp AR-M165 on Windows 10: A Legacy

Method B: Manual Install from Downloaded Windows 8.1 Driver

Download the AR-M165_W8.1_64bit.zip file. Extract it to a folder (e.g., C:\Sharp_Driver).
Follow steps 1-4 from Method A above.
Instead of choosing from the list, click “Have Disk”.
Click Browse and navigate to the extracted folder. Look for an .inf file (e.g., SHARPAD1.INF or ARM165.INF).
Select the file and click Open → OK.
The model “Sharp AR-M165” should now appear in the list. Select it → Next.
Ignore the driver signature warning (Windows 10 will complain that the driver is not digitally signed for this OS). Select “Install this driver software anyway”.
Complete the wizard.