16 _Getting started
getting started

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine.

This chapter includes:
• Setting up the hardware
• Printing a demo page
• System requirements
• Installing the software

SETTING UP THE HARDWARE

This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in
the Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read Quick Install Guide and
complete the following steps.
1. Select a stable location.
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow
extra space to open covers and trays.
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.
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the
altitude setting to optimize your printing. Place the machine on a flat and
stable surface, not letting it lean more than 2 mm (0.08 inches).
Otherwise, it may affect the printing quality.
2. Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3. Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.
4. Install all four of the toner cartridge.
5. Load paper. (See "Loading paper"on page 22.)
6. Make sure that all the cables are connected to the machine.
7. Turn the machine on.

PRINTING A DEMO PAGE

Print a demo page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly.
To print a demo page:
In ready mode, press and hold the Cancel button for about 2 seconds.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before you begin, ensure that yo ur system meets the following
requirements:

Windows

Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems.
When you move the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down.
Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner,
which can cause damage to the machine or bad print quality.
OPERATING
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED)
CPU RAM FREE HDD
SPACE
Windows
2000
Pentium II 400 MHz
(Pentium III 933 MHz)
64 MB
(256 MB)
300 MB
Windows XP Pentium III 933 MHz
(Pentium IV 1 GHz)
128 MB
(256 MB)
1GB
Windows
2003 Server
Pentium III 933 MHz
(Pentium IV 1 GHz)
128 MB
(512 MB)
1.25 GB to
2 GB
Windows
Vista
Pentium IV 3 GHz 512 MB
(1024 MB)
15 GB
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all
Windows operating systems.
• Users who have an administrator right can install the software.