3 Before using
3.7
Connecting the printer to PC
This section explains how to connect the printer and a PC.
3.7.1
System requirements
The following are the system requirements for this printer.
Operating system
CPU
Memory (RAM)
Hard disk free space
NOTE
• The required memory varies depending on the application software or the print data type.
• A large hard disk and memory are recommended.
3.7.2
Preparing cables
The printer is equipped with a network interface for connecting with a PC.
You need a network interface cable to connect a PC with this printer.
Prepare the cable depending on the PC that it will be connected to.
TIP
• About connecting a network interface cable, refer to "3.7.3 Connecting a network interface cable".
• For the recommended cable specifications, refer to "8.2 Interface specification".
3.7.3
Connecting a network interface cable
This section explains how to connect a network interface cable.
Follow the procedure below to connect this printer to your PC.
1. Turn OFF both the printer and PC.
2. Insert the network interface cable into the network interface connector located on the rear side of the
printer.
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows
7 Professional, and Windows Server 2003
Pentium III processor 1 GHz or more
512 MB or more
10 GB or more
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