BEFORE INSTALLATION
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Check the following hardware and software requirements before installing the software.
Computer type | IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0*1/1.1*2 or |
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Operating system*3 | Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, |
| Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later)*4, |
| Windows 2000 Professional*4, Windows XP Professional*4, |
| Windows XP Home Edition*4 |
Display | 800 x 600 dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better) |
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Hard disk free space | 150 MB or more |
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Other hardware requirements | An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate |
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*1 The machine's USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2.0
*2 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled models equipped with a USB interface as standard.
*3 Printing is not available in
*4 Administrator’s rights are required to install the software using the installer.
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND USEABLE SOFTWARE
The software that can be installed varies depending on the operating system and type of connection to the machine.
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USB 1.1 connection |
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Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP |
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*1 | A USB 2.0 connection can only be used when the dual function board is installed. |
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*2 | Windows 98/Me does not support USB 2.0. A USB 2.0 connection can be used in Windows 98/Me, however, the performance | |||||
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| running Windows 2000/XP, and you are using a cable that supports USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 certified), and the cable is | |||||
| connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. If the connection is made through a hub, the hub must support USB 2.0. | |||||
*3 | When the machine is connected using a parallel cable, the Print Status Window can only be used when the parallel port is set | |||||
| to ECP mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer. | |||||
*4 | The printer driver that is installed will vary depending on the type of connection between the machine and your computer. | |||||
*5 | Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel cable, however, the machine's scanner function cannot be used. | |||||
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Follow the appropriate installation procedure for your operating system and type of cable as indicated below.
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Windows XP | USB/Parallel | INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 4) |
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Windows 98/Me/2000 | USB | INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE) (p. 6) |
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Windows 98/Me/2000 | Parallel | INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8) |
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Windows 95/NT 4.0 | Parallel | INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE) (p. 8) |
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