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Chapter 3 Installing the printer driver and
TrueType fonts
TrueType fonts
This printer comes with a printer driver and 35 TrueType fonts which are designed espe-
cially for Windows version 3.1 applications printing. It does not require any special
add-in cards, cartridges or cables. It also differs from other printers in that it uses the
computer's CPU to directly print your documents. When you upgrade to a more power-
ful computer, your printer performance is also improved. To operate the printer, how-
ever, you must follow these steps to install the printer driver software.
cially for Windows version 3.1 applications printing. It does not require any special
add-in cards, cartridges or cables. It also differs from other printers in that it uses the
computer's CPU to directly print your documents. When you upgrade to a more power-
ful computer, your printer performance is also improved. To operate the printer, how-
ever, you must follow these steps to install the printer driver software.
System requirements
To run this printer driver you need an IBM compatible PC with at least a 386SX 16-MHz
CPU. Some older 386 computers cannot run in Windows Enhanced Mode, which means
that this software will not work properly on those systems. You can verify this, if you
have Windows installed on your computer, by typing WIN/3 at the MS-DOS prompt. If
your computer cannot run Windows in Enhanced Mode, the system will tell you. This
printer will not run on 286 based PCs and other earlier systems.
CPU. Some older 386 computers cannot run in Windows Enhanced Mode, which means
that this software will not work properly on those systems. You can verify this, if you
have Windows installed on your computer, by typing WIN/3 at the MS-DOS prompt. If
your computer cannot run Windows in Enhanced Mode, the system will tell you. This
printer will not run on 286 based PCs and other earlier systems.
This 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 Win-
dows version 3.1. By adding more memory to your computer, both your PC and printer's
performance will increase.
minimum amount of memory recommended by Microsoft Corporation for use with Win-
dows version 3.1. By adding more memory to your computer, both your PC and printer's
performance will increase.
This system software requires approximately 1.4 megabytes of disk space on your system's
hard drive. An additional 1.85 megabytes is needed to install all of the 35 TrueType
fonts. Up to approximately 8.5 megabytes of disk space is required for permanent vir-
tual memory under Windows. If you have more than 4 megabytes of RAM, you won't
need the entire 8.5 megabytes of virtual memory, which is described later in this Chapter.
The total memory, PC RAM plus virtual memory, should add up to at least 12.5 megabytes,
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.
hard drive. An additional 1.85 megabytes is needed to install all of the 35 TrueType
fonts. Up to approximately 8.5 megabytes of disk space is required for permanent vir-
tual memory under Windows. If you have more than 4 megabytes of RAM, you won't
need the entire 8.5 megabytes of virtual memory, which is described later in this Chapter.
The total memory, PC RAM plus virtual memory, should add up to at least 12.5 megabytes,
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 math co-processor is not necessary, however, having one will increase the speed of
PostScript emulation printing.
PostScript emulation printing.
A Microsoft-compatible mouse is also highly recommended. This manual assumes that
you are using a mouse. If you are not using a mouse, please refer to your Windows 3.1
Users Guide for information on using the keyboard in place of a mouse.
you are using a mouse. If you are not using a mouse, please refer to your Windows 3.1
Users Guide for information on using the keyboard in place of a mouse.
A standard PC parallel printer port is required to connect the printer using a high quality
Centronics parallel cable.
Centronics parallel cable.
Note:
It is important that you use a properly manufactured cable. Using a
poor quality cable may affect the output of this printer.
poor quality cable may affect the output of this printer.