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3 Getting Started
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the
machine.
This chapter includes:
• Setting up the hardware
• Setting up the network
• Installing the software
• Using the SetIP program
• Altitude adjustment
• Machine's basic settings
• Understanding the keyboard
Setting up the hardware
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained
in 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. Under the altitude
1,000 m (3,281 ft) is effective for printing. See the general settings
for Altitude Adjustment in page3.5.
The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or
sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to
the edge of your desk or table.
A horizontal plane must be within 5 mm (0.02 inches) both from front
to rear and from right to left.
Caution
• When you move the machine, do not tilt or turn it up side
down, or the inside of the machine may be contaminated by
toner, which can cause damage to the printer or bad printing
quality.
• If you are moving the machine or if machine is not in use for a
long time, turn on the power and wait until it goes in to the
ready mode. Then close the scan lid and turn the power off.
And open the scan lid and lock the scanner lock.
2Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.
4Install both the toner cartridges and imaging units.
5Load paper. (See page 4.7 for"Loading paper")
6Make sure that all the cables are connected to the machine.
7Turn the machine on.
Setting a Color Standard
When you first turn the machine’s power on, a pop up asking you to set
the color standard will appear. This is to improve the printouts’ color
quality. Follow below steps to set the color standard.
1Turn the machine’s power on.
2A pop up message appears asking you to start the setting a color
standard.
Press Start to start setting a color standard.
Or press Cancel to do it later.
Note
This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.