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BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the software described in this manual, make sure that your computer satisfies the following
requirements.
*1 The PCL5e printer driver will not run on any of the 64-bit editions of the Windows operating systems, Windows Server 2008, and
Windows 7.
*2 Includes the 64-bit edition.
*3 Compatible with models preinstalled with Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition,
Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7, and which are equipped
standard with a USB interface.
*4 Cannot be used when the machine is connected with a USB cable. The PC-Fax driver and scanner driver cannot be used.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met to use the software described in this manual.
*1 For the types of computers and operating systems that can run the software, see "SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" (page 28).
*2 When the Internet fax expansion kit is installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM to
enable the driver to be used as a PC-I-Fax driver. In this case, the driver can be used without the facsimile expansion kit.
*3 The scanner driver and Printer Status Monitor cannot be used on an IPv6-only network.
Windows*
1
Macintosh*
4
Operating system Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional
*2
,
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Server,
Windows Server 2003
*2
, Windows Vista
*2
, Windows
Server 2008
*2
, WIndows 7
*2*3
Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.2.8,
Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X v10.4.11,
Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.8,
Mac OS X v10.6 to 10.6.2
Computer type IBM PC/AT compatible computer
Equipped with a 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T LAN
board or equipped standard with a USB 2.0/1.1
*3
port.
An environment in which any of the
operating systems listed above can fully
operate (including Macintosh computers
with an Intel processor).
Display 1024 x 768 dots resolution and 16-bit colour or higher is
recommended.
Other hardware
requirements
An environment that allows any of the above operating
systems to fully operate.
• For users of Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2/X10.2.8/X10.3.9
The CD-ROM does not include software for Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2/X10.2.8/X10.3.9.
Contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative if you want software.
• For users of Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7
To perform the procedures described in this manual such as installing the software and configuring settings after
installation, administrator authority is required.
Operating system
environment*
1
Software Required expansion kits Type of connection*
1
Windows PCL6 printer driver,
PCL5e printer driver
Can be used in the standard
configuration
Network/ USB
PS printer driver,
PPD driver
PS3 expansion kit
PC-Fax driver Facsimile expansion kit*
2
Scanner driver Can be used in the standard
configuration
Network only*
3
(cannot be
used with a USB connection)
Printer Status Monitor
Macintosh Macintosh PPD file Printer expansion kit
PS3 expansion kit