22 _Getting started

getting started

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

This chapter includes:
Setting up the hardware
System requirements
Setting up the network
Installing the software
Machine's basic settings

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 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 und er 1,0 00 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the
altitude setting to optimize your printing. See "Alt itude 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.
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 connecte d to the machine.
7. Turn the machine on.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before you begin, ensure that your 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 contami nated 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
(128 MB) 600 MB
Windows XP Pentium III 933 MHz
(Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB
(256 MB) 1.5 GB
Windows
Server 2003 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
Windows
Server 2008 Pentium IV 1 GHz
(Pentium IV 2 GHz) 512 MB
(2048 MB) 10 GB
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all
Windows operating systems.
Users who have an administrator righ t can install the software.
Windows Termi nal Services is compatable with this machine.