14 Introduction

Windows System Requirements

To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should meet these requirements:

•IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4, 3 GHz or higher processor recommended

•Microsoft® Windows® Vista®, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, or Windows XP

•At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended)

•At least 32GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files

•Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software

•For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 10 feet (6 m) long

•For Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC and a Category 5 compatible cable