Star Micronics LC24-30 user manual Setting up the printer in Windows

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Setting up the printer in Windows

The LC24-30 Colour is ideally suited for use with com- puters running Microsoft Windows system software. It works best with the newest version of Windows - Win- dows 3.1. If you are running a version of Windows ear- lier than 3.1, we recommend you upgrade your software to version 3.1. In particular, Windows 3.1 will allow you to use TrueType fonts. Fifteen TrueType fonts are included on the floppy disk packaged with this printer.

To use the printer with Windows, you need to install a file known as the printer driver onto your computer. This file is supplied on the floppy disk that comes with the printer.

The following description assumes that you are using a mouse. (Click and double-click refer to the action of using the mouse to point at an item with the on-screen pointer, and then clicking either once, or twice in quick succession.)

If you are not using a mouse, you can still carry out the installation. Refer to the Microsoft Windows User’s Guide to find out how to use the keyboard instead of a mouse to operate Windows.

To install the printer driver under Windows 3.1, use the following steps:

Turn on the printer and start up your computer.

If Windows does not start up automatically, type “WIN” and then press Enter or Return.

Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main win- dow.

Double-click the Printers icon

If you have never previously installed a printer on your system under Windows 3.1, a list of supported printers is displayed. If you have already installed one or more printers, click on Add to display the list of supported printers.

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