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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Star WinType 800C color presentation laser quality printer.
This Users Manual has been organized into five chapters, a glossary and an index to
help you learn the proper operation and care of your printer. The first three 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 tr oubleshooting
any printing problems you may encounter.
A word about the printer
The Star WinType 800C is a new type of color presentation laser quality printer that has
been developed specifically for users of Windows™ version 3.1. This printer comes
with the WinType software and it does not require special add-in cards or cartridges.
This printer will only print from Windows applications. It will not function in any DOS
application.
System requirements
To operate this printer you need an IBM compatible PC with at least a 386SX 16-MHz
CPU and at least 8 megabytes (MB) of PC memory (RAM). The PC must be running
DOS 3.3 or later and Windows 3.1 in Enhanced Mode. A Microsoft-compatible mouse
is highly recommended. You must also have a 3.5" floppy disk drive. A standard PC
parallel printer port is required to connect the printer using a standard high quality shielded
Centronics parallel cable.
This users manual
Chapter 1 Setting up your printer
This chapter explains the basic procedures for unpacking, placing and connecting your
printer.
Chapter 2 Installing the printer driver software and
TrueType fonts
This chapter details the procedures used to install the Star WinType 800C printer driver
software and TrueType fonts. You must install the printer driver software to be able to
print.
Chapter 3 Printing
This chapter explains how to operate your printer and the printer driver software.
Chapter 4 Maintenance & troubleshooting
This chapter explains the proper procedures for routine maintenance and care of your
printer and a quick reference to help you solve any problems which you may occur.