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CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP
SETTING UP
Your new printer is easy to install and set up.
This chapter tells you how to set up the printer
and start printing right away. If this is your first
printer, you should read the entire chapter before
attempting to use the printer.
In this chapter, you will learn how to:
• Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer
• Identify the printer’s major parts
• Connect the power and interface cables
• Test the printer before connecting it to your computer
• Install the printer driver
• Select an emulation and print a sample page using your software
If you have a problem while setting up the printer, review the section
Solving Problems in Chapter 7. If the problem persists, contact your
dealer.
SELECTING A GOOD
LOCATION
This printer is suitable for most business, office, and home environments.
To obtain peak performance from the printer, select a location that meets
the following guidelines:
9 Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
9 Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.
9 Ensure easy access to the front and rear of the printer by leaving
several inches of space around the printer. Do not block the air
vents on the front, left, and right sides of the printer.
9 Do not place the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters.
9 Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from
excessive dust.
9 Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and
humidity.
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