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bDouble‑click the software installer package. Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

If you are using the Software CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the following:

In Windows 8

From the Search charm type run, and then navigate to: Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

1Click or click Start, and then click Run.

2In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe.

3Press Enter or click OK.

Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.

cClick Install.

dFollow the instructions on the computer screen.

eSelect Advanced, and then click Continue.

fFrom the Configure Printer Connection dialog, select a port.

gIf the port is not in the list, then click Refresh or navigate to:

Add port > select a port type > enter the necessary information > OK

hClick Continue > Finish.

3Set the COM port parameters.

After installing the printer driver, set the serial parameters in the COM port assigned to the printer driver.

Note: Make sure the serial parameters in the COM port match the serial parameters you set in the printer.

aOpen Device Manager.

In Windows 8

From the Search charm type run, and then navigate to: Apps list > Run > type devmgmt.msc > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

1Click or click Start, and then click Run.

2In the Start Search or Run dialog, type devmgmt.msc.

3Press Enter or click OK.

bDouble‑click Ports (COM & LPT) to expand the list of available ports.

cDo either of the following:

•Press and hold the COM port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1).

•Right‑click the COM port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1).

dClick Properties.

eOn the Port Settings tab, set the serial parameters to the same serial parameters set in the printer. Check the serial heading of the menu settings page for the printer settings.