Introduction
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Setting Up the Printing Environment
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Introduction
After Installing the Printer
The following shows work that should be performed after installing the printer.
■ Installing the printer driver (See p. 3-4.)
The printer driver is software required for printing from an application you use. Specify the
print settings in the printer driver.
■ Setting a network environment (See p. 3-35.)
If you operate this printer in a network using the computer's sharing function, you must
specify the settings for the computer and install the printer driver in the client computers.
Steps for Printing to be Followed Each Time
The following shows the work that should be performed each time you print.
■ Specifying printing preferences
Specify the paper size, document size, and print copies in the printer driver. If you do not
specify these printing preferences properly, you may not obtain an accurate print.
■ Performing a print job
Select the print menu from the application. This procedure differs depending on the
application you use. See the instruction manual supplied with your application.
Required System Environment
The following system environment is required to use the printer driver.
■ Operating system software environment
• Microsoft Windows 98/Me
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition