Graphics Software Setup; Recommended Computer Configuration; Installation Of The Laserpro Print Driver - GCC Technologies LaserPro X500 III-80Y User Manual

4.2 Graphics Software Setup

The LaserPro X500 SERIES is compatible with graphics software that can output HPGL
commands, such as CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Illustrator etc.
Supported Graphic Software
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Photoshop
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CorelDraw
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Illustrator
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AutoCAD
Other software such as EngraveLab and PhotoGrav may work with the LaserPro X500 SERIES,
but are not officially supported. Any software that can output to the LaserPro Print Driver should
work.
NOTE
Support will not be offered, if you experience output problems with non-
supported graphics software.

4.2.1 Recommended Computer Configuration

The LaserPro X500 SERIES operates under Windows operating systems and is designed to work
on a computer that meets the following minimum requirements.
Computer
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CPU
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RAM
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FDD
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HDD
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SVGA
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On Board Parallel Mode (Enabled from your motherboard's BIOS):
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SPP – Preferred Mode
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ECP – Cable (Less than 1.8 meters)
Software
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The LaserPro X500 SERIES drivers are designed for Windows 2000, 7 or newly developed
operating systems.

4.2.2 Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver

1) Insert the LaserPro CD.
2) From the auto run menu, select X500 SERIES
Print Driver installation.
3) When the Add Printer Wizard menu comes up, click Next to continue.
4) At the Local or Network Printer page, select <Local printer attached to this computer>,
then click Next to continue.
5) At the Select a Printer Port page, select <Use the following port> and select the port
that the LaserPro X500 SERIES will be connected to, then click Next to continue.
6) The next screen will prompt you with a list to select the manufacturer and model of your
printer. From this menu, click Have Disk. Another menu will now pop up for you to
indicate the location of the print driver. With the LaserPro CD still in your drive, click
Browse and point to the file located at: E:\X500 SERIES\LaserPro driver\WIN
XP\Dv3.45\GL345.inf (where E is the driver letter assigned to your CD-Rom drive) and
click OPEN to have LaserPro X500 SERIES displayed as a valid printer.
7) Now select LaserPro X500 SERIES from the list of printers (LaserPro X500 SERIES
should be the only printer displayed on the list) and click Next to continue.
Pentium 90 (or equivalent) or greater
32MB or higher
One 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
1.2 GB Hard Drive or greater
15" Super VGA Monitor
LaserPro Driver to start the LaserPro
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