Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Star WinType 4000 Laser Printer. This Users Manual has
been organized into eight chapters, a glossary and an index to help you learn the proper
operation and care of your printer. The first six chapters explain the basic care and
handling of this printer and the operation of the printer driver software. The remaining
chapters are intended as a reference guide for troubleshooting any printing problems
you may encounter.

A word about the printer

The Star WinType 4000 is a new laser printer that has been developed specifically for
users of Windows™ version 3.1. This printer is provided with the WinType software
and does not require special add-in cards or cartridges. The WinType 4000 differs from
other printers in that it is directly driven by the computer's CPU; hence it has faster
response and better status information. In addition, by expanding the memory of your
computer, or by upgrading to a more powerful PC, the performance of your printer will
also improve.
This printer supports three printing modes: Windows Direct (GDI), PostScript and PCL.
The Windows Direct (GDI) mode offers the full performance of the total printing system
while PCL mode offers compatibility with HP LaserJet IIP software drivers. PostScript
mode lets you print graphics intensive files with ease.
Your computer and the WinType 4000 communicate bi-directionally to exchange infor-
mation on the operating status of the printer. Your computer will display status informa-
tion such as paper out, or paper jams via Print Status Window. The WinType 4000
printer driver eliminates the need for a complex printer control panel.

System requirements

To operate this printer you need an IBM compatible PC with at least a 386SX 16-MHz
CPU. The PC must be running DOS 3.3 or later and Windows 3.1 in Enhanced Mode. A
Microsoft-compatible mouse is highly recommended. The printer requires at least 4
megabytes (MB) of PC memory (RAM) which is also the minimum amount of memory
recommended by Microsoft Corporation for use with Windows version 3.1.
This printer driver software requires approximately 1.4 megabytes of disk space on your
system's hard drive. Up to approximately 8.5 megabytes of disk space is required for
permanent virtual memory under Windows. If you have more than 4 megabytes of RAM,
you won't need the entire 8.5 MB of virtual memory, which is described later in Chapter 3.
This printer requires a total of 12.5 megabytes of disk space, which is divided between
your computer's RAM memory (which needs to be at least 4 MB) and Windows virtual
memory. If your system has 4 MB of RAM, then you must allocate at least 8.5 MB of
virtual memory in Windows. If you have 5 MB of RAM, then you need at least 7.5 MB
of virtual memory, etc.
A standard PC parallel printer port is required to connect the printer using a standard
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