Installing the printer driver
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3 Installing the printer driver
3.1 System requirements
The following system requirements will ensure that your printer runs
without problems:
● Personal Computer: IBM-compatible PC with at least a Pentium
150 MHz CPU
● Operating System: Microsoft Windows95, Windows98,
Windows Me, Windows 2000,
or Windows NT4.0
● Memory: Windows 95/98/NT4.0: At least 16 MB of RAM
Windows Me: At least 32 MB of RAM
Windows 2000: At least 64 MB of RA
● Free disk space: Approximately 100 MB of available memory
● CD-ROM drive
● I/O interface: IEEE 1284/ECP/EPP/Bi-Di/compatible
USB (Available only when using Windows 98,
Windows Me or Windows 2000)
3.2 Notes on installing the printer driver
The installation program is designed so that even people not accustomed
to working with computers can easily accomplish it. You will be guided
step by step through the installation process. All you need to do is follow
the installation program.
Before you begin the installation, you should observe the following points:
● What operating system is running on your computer?
● What is the letter of your CD-ROM drive (D, E, etc.)?
● Which optional accessories are fitted to your printer?
● Is your printer a local printer or a network printer?
❍ Local printer:
When the printer is connected directly to your computer via a
parallel or USB interface cable.
❍ Network printer (option):
When the printer is integrated into a computer network.
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