Checking The Hardware And Software Requirements; Installing Printer Drivers; Windows 95 With Plug & Play - Sharp AR-PB2 Operation Manual

PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER

Checking the Hardware and Software Requirements

You will need the following hardware and software in order to install the printer driver.
Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a bi-directional parallel interface
Type
Operating
Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0
System
CPU
Windows 3.1/Windows 95: 486SX or better
Windows 98: 486DX/ 66 MHz or better (Pentium or better is recommended.)
Windows NT4.0: 486/ 25MHz or better
RAM
Windows 3.1/Windows 95: 8 MB or more (12 MB or more is recommended.)
Windows 98:
Windows NT 4.0:

Installing Printer Drivers

A compatible printer driver must be loaded to enable a computer's operating system to com-
municate with the printer.
The following procedures describe how to install each of the supplied printer drivers. To install multiple
Windows printer drivers, the installation procedure must be performed for each driver.
For installation from the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM, see the separate supplemental manual.
Before installing a printer driver, be sure to read the "Readme" file for the latest information.
NOTE
Windows 95 with Plug & Play (parallel connections only)
When using Windows 95 with plug & play*, follow the procedure below.
* The plug & play feature is effective if both the computer and peripheral equipment are equipped
with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.
1. Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on
the printer.
2. Start Windows on your computer.
NOTE Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other open applications.
16 MB or more (32 MB or more is recommended.)
16 MB or more
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