3 Getting Started
This chapter gives you
This chapter includes:
•Setting up the hardware
•Setting up the network
•Installing the software
•Printer's basic settings
Setting up the hardware
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in the Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read Quick Install Guide and complete following steps.
1Select a stable location.
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space to open covers and trays.
The area should be
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the altitude setting to optimize your printing. See page 3.4 for more information.
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface, not letting it tilt more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). Otherwise, it may affect the print quality.
2Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.
4Install all four of the toner cartridges.
5Load paper. (See "Loading paper" on page 4.4.)
6Make sure that all the cables are connected to the machine.
7Turn the machine on.
Caution
When you move the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or bad print quality.
Setting up the network
You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network printer. You can set up the basic network settings with the machine’s control panel.
Note
•If you want to use the USB cable, connect between a computer and your machine. Then, refer to the software installation in Software section.
3.1 <Getting Started>