If the Global site does not list the B351, use the "Twin Model" trick:
Windows 10/11 blocks unsigned drivers by default. We will bypass this.
Step 1: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (Temporary).
Step 2: Download the Windows 7 64-bit PCL6 driver from Sharp’s archive. Even if you have Windows 11 64-bit, use the Vista/7 driver.
Step 3: Extract the ZIP file to a folder (e.g., C:\Sharp_ARB351). sharp ar-b351 drivers
Step 4: Open Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners (Windows 11) or Devices and Printers (Windows 10).
Step 5: Click “Add device” → wait for it to search → then click “The printer that I want isn’t listed.”
Step 6: Select “Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.” Click Next.
Step 7: Select “Create a new port” → Choose “Standard TCP/IP Port” → Next. If the Global site does not list the
Step 8: Enter the IP address you noted earlier (e.g., 192.168.1.50). Uncheck “Query the printer.” Click Next.
Step 9: Windows will attempt to detect the device type. It will fail. That’s fine. Click “Have Disk.”
Step 10: Browse to C:\Sharp_ARB351 and select the .inf file (likely ARB351.INF or OEMSETUP.INF).
Step 11: Select “Sharp AR-B351 PCL6” from the list. Ignore any “Driver not signed” warnings. Click Next. Windows 10/11 blocks unsigned drivers by default
Step 12: Choose “Replace current driver” if prompted. Then, print a test page.
The official Sharp AR-B351 drivers were last updated around 2008-2010. Officially, they support:
Unofficially, these drivers can work on Windows 8, 10, and even 11 – but with specific tweaks (covered in Part 4).