Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer User's Guide - Page 14
Getting started, Setting up the hardware, Printing a demo System requirements, Microsoft® - checks
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getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Printing a demo page • System requirements • Installing the software • printer's basic settings SETTING UP THE HARDWARE This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in the Quick Install Guide. Ensure that you read Quick Install Guide and complete following steps. 1. Select a stable location. Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space to open covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the printer close to the edge of your desk or table. 5. Ensure that all the cables are connected to the printer. 6. Turn the printer on. When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the printer may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the printer or produce bad print quality. PRINTING A DEMO PAGE Print a demo page to ensure that the printer is operating correctly. To print a demo page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button for about 2 seconds. Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the altitude setting to optimize your printing. See "Altitude adjustment" on page 16 for more information. Place the printer on a flat and stable surface, not letting it lean more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). Otherwise, it may affect the printing quality. 2. Unpack the printer and check all the enclosed items. 3. Remove the tape holding the printer tightly. 4. Load paper. (See "Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray" on page 20.) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following Windows operating systems. OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) CPU RAM FREE HDD SPACE Windows 2000 Intel® Pentium® II 400 MHz (Intel Pentium III 933 MHz) 128 MB 600 MB (256 MB) Windows XP Intel Pentium III 933 MHz (Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB 1.5 GB (256 MB) Windows 2003 Server Intel Pentium III 933 MHz (Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB 1.25 GB to (512 MB) 2 GB Windows Vista® Intel Pentium IV 3 GHz 512 MB 15 GB (1024 MB) Windows Server 2008 Pentium IV 1 GHz (Pentium IV 512 MB 10 GB 2 GHz) (2048 MB) • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have an administrator rights can install the software. • Windows Terminal Services is compatable with this machine. 14 | Getting started