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Setting Up the Printer for Windows, DOS,

and NetWare Users

This chapter describes how to set up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS for use with IBM PC or compatible computers running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, or DOS. It provides detailed procedures for setting up the printer for use on a Novell NetWare network and instructions for installing and using the Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows.

System requirements for Windows 95

To use the printer, your computer system must meet these requirements:

mIBM PC or compatible, with an 80486 or higher CPU

mhard disk drive

mat least 8 MB of RAM

mMicrosoft Windows 95

mCD-ROM drive or 3.5-inch floppy disk drive that reads 1.44 MB disks

mIf you’re using the printer on a network, you must set up your network client software. You may use Client Software for NetWare Network from Microsoft as your network client software.

Installing all the printer software requires approximately 3.5 MB of free space on your hard disk.

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