Star Micronics 4000 user manual Introduction, Word about the printer, System requirements

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 Centronics parallel cable.

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