Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb; Windows Me - Usb - Ricoh Type 2500 Printer Reference

Preparing the Machine

Installing the Printer Driver Using USB

This section explains how to install printer drivers using USB.
1
Before installing, check that only the operating system is running on the comput-
er and no print jobs are in progress.
The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with
this machine.

Windows Me - USB

Important
❒ Installation via USB is not possible under Windows 95 / 98. Upgrade to Win-
dows Me or later.
❒ Download USB Printing Support for Windows Me from the supplier's Web
site.
When USB is first used, the plug and play function starts and the [New Hardware
Found], [Device Driver Wizard], or [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears, de-
pending on the operating system.
If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the
icon of the printer connected to the "USB" port is added to the [Printers] window.
A
Download USB Printing Support from the supplier's Web site.
Use a search to find the model name, and then download USB Printing Sup-
port from the supplier's Web site.
Save it where you can locate it easily.
B
Connect the machine to the computer using the USB cable.
Connect the USB cable firmly.
C
In the Found New Hardware Wizard display, click [Search for a suitable driver
for my device [recommended]], and then click [Next >].
D
Select the [Specify a location:] check box, and then click [Browse...].
The [Browse for Folder] dialog box appears.
E
Specify the location where USB Printing Support is located, and then click
[Next >].
F
Check the location, and then click [Next >].
USB Printing Support is installed.
G
Click [Finish].
If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and
the icon of the printer connected to the "USB001" port is added to the [Printers]
window.
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