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Requirements and Notices
This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other important
information.
Windows System Requirements
To use your printer and its software, your system should have:
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A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium
®
or better processor (for Windows 98 or
95), Pentium 150 MHz or better (for Windows Me), or Pentium 133 MHz or better (for
Windows 2000 or XP)
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Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
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At least 20MB of RAM (for Windows 98 or 95), 32MB (for Windows Me), or
64MB (for Windows 2000 or XP)
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50MB of free hard disk space (100MB or more recommended)
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VGA or better display adapter and monitor
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CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software
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One of the following:
For parallel connection: a high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable (6 to 10
feet long) with a D-SUB, 21-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin Centronics
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compatible connector for the printer
For USB connection: a computer running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or
Windows XP with a Windows-compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable up to 6.5 feet
(2 meters) long.