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Printing with Parallel Connection

This describes how to install the PCL or PostScript 3 printer driver when using a parallel port.

To use a printer connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when installing the printer driver.

Important

Installing the PCL Printer Driver

  1. Quit all applications currently running.

  2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

    The installer starts.

    Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this happens, launch "Setup.exe" on the CD-ROM root directory.

  3. Select an interface language, and then click [OK].

    The default interface language is English.

  4. Click [PCL Printer Driver].

  5. The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

    After reading the agreement, click [I accept the agreement.], and then click [Next >].

  6. Select the printer driver you want to use in the [Select Program] dialog box.

    You can select several printer drivers.

    The PCL6 printer driver is installed in the language specified by your operating system.

  7. Click [Next >].

  8. Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer model you want to use.

    The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name' ] box.

  9. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings.

    The details shown in [Comment], [Driver], and [Port] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.

  10. Check that [LPT1:] is shown in [Port].

  11. Select the [Default Printer] check box to configure the printer as default.

  12. Click [Finish].

    The printer driver installation starts.

  13. After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish].

    Restart the computer to complete installation.

Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver

  1. Quit all applications currently running.

  2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

    The installer starts.

    Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this happens, launch "Setup.exe" on the CD-ROM root directory.

  3. Select an interface language, and then click [OK].

    The default interface language is English.

    The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The English printer driver is installed when the following language is selected: Suomi, Magyar, Cestina, Polski, Portugues, Russian, Catala, Turkce.

  4. Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].

    Add Printer Wizard starts.

    Step 5 does not apply for Windows Vista users.

  5. Click [Next >].

    The following procedure depends on your operation system.

    Windows 2000:

    1. [Local printer], and then click [Next >].

      A dialog box for selecting the printer manufacturer and model name appears.

    2. Select [LPT1] at the [Printer Port] dialog box, and then click [Next >].

    3. Select whether or not to share the printer, and then click [Next >].

    4. Select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next >].

    5. Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Finish].

      The printer driver installation starts.

      Restart the computer to complete installation.

    Other than Windows 2000:

    1. Click [Local printer attached to this computer].

      If you are using other than Windows Vista, click [Next >].

    2. Select the port you want to use, and then click [Next >].

      A dialog box for selecting the printer manufacturer and model name appears.

    3. Select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next >].

    4. Click [Close] to close the [Printer Port] dialog box.

    5. Click [Next >].

    6. Change the printer name if you want, and then click [Next >].

      Step 7 does not apply for Windows Vista users.

    7. Select whether or not to share the printer, and then click [Next >].

    8. Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Finish].

      The printer driver installation starts.

      Restart the computer to complete installation.

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