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getting started
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This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software.
This chapter includes:
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Setting up the hardware
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Supplied software
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System requirements
SETTING UP THE HARDWARE
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware, as is explained in the
Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read the Quick Install Guide first and
follow the steps below:
1. Select a stable location.
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow
extra space to open covers and trays.
The area should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or
sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the
edge of your desk or table.
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the
altitude setting to optimize your printing. (See "Altitude adjustment" on
page 35.)
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline
greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be
affected.
2. Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3. Remove tape holding the machine securely.
4. Install the toner cartridge.
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Installing USB connected machine's driver
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Sharing your machine locally
5. Load paper. (See "Loading paper in the tray" on page 38.)
6. Make sure that all cables are connected to the machine.
7. Turn the machine on.
SUPPLIED SOFTWARE
After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. You
must install the printer software using the supplied CD . The software CD
provides you with the following software.
OS
Windows
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Macintosh
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Linux
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following
requirements:
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Printer driver : Use this driver to take full advantage of
your machine's features.
PostScript Printer Driver : Use the PostScript driver
to print documents with complex fonts and graphics in
the PS language. (PostScript printer description file is
included.)
Smart Panel : This program allows you to monitor the
machine's status and alerts you when an error occurs
during printing.
Direct Printing Utility : This program allows you to
print PDF files directly.
SetIP : Use this program to set your machine's TCP/IP
addresses.
PostScript Printer Driver : Use this file to run your
machine from a Macintosh computer and print
documents. (PostScript printer description file is
included.)
Smart Panel : This program allows you to monitor the
machine's status and alerts you when an error occurs
during printing.
Unified Linux Driver : Use this driver to take full
advantage of your machine's features.
Printer Description (PPD) file : Use this file to run
your machine from a Linux computer and print
documents.
Smart Panel : This program allows you to monitor the
machine's status and alerts you when an error occurs
during printing.
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