Preparing the Machine

Printing with Parallel Connection

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This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the par-

allel port.

 

To use a machine connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when installing the printer driver.

Important

❒The printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 is not included on the supplied CD- ROM. Download the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 from the supplier’s website. For details, ask your sales/service representatives.

❒To install this printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Man- age Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.

❒Depending on which options are installed on the machine, the PCL printer language is optional. In that case, installing the optional PCL unit is required to use the PCL 6/5e printer drivers.

Installing the RPCS or PCL Printer Driver

A Quit all applications currently running.

B Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

The installer starts.

C Select an interface language, and then click [OK].

The default interface language is English.

D Click [RPCS Printer Driver] or [PCL Printer Driver].

To install RPCS printer drivers, click [RPCS Printer Driver]. To install PCL printer drivers, click [PCL Printer Driver].

E The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

After reading the agreement, click [I accept the agreement.], and then click [Next >].

F Select the printer driver you want to use in the [Select Program] dialog box.

You can select several printer drivers.

G Click [Next >].

H Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer model you want to use.

The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box.

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