
getting started
This chapter gives you
This chapter includes:
•Setting up the hardware
•System requirements
•Setting up the network
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 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
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the altitude setting to optimize your printing. See "Altitude adjustment" on page 26 for more information.
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected.
•Installing the software
•Machine's basic settings
2.Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3.Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.
4.Install the toner cartridge.
5.Load paper. (See "Loading paper" on page 33.)
6.Make sure that all the cables are connected to the machine.
7.Turn the machine on.
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.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
Windows
Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems.
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SYSTEM | CPU | RAM | FREE HDD |
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Windows | Pentium II 400 MHz | 64 MB | 600 MB |
2000 | (Pentium III 933 MHz) | (128 MB) |
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Windows XP | Pentium III 933 MHz | 128 MB | 1.5 GB |
| (Pentium IV 1 GHz) | (256 MB) |
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Windows | Pentium III 933 MHz | 128 MB | 1.25 GB to |
Server 2003 | (Pentium IV 1 GHz) | (512 MB) | 2 GB |
Windows | Pentium IV 3 GHz | 512 MB | 15 GB |
Vista |
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Windows | Pentium IV 1 GHz | 512 MB | 10 GB |
Server 2008 | (Pentium IV 2 GHz) | (2048 MB) |
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• 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.
•Windows Terminal Services is compatable with this machine.
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