Alps Electric MD-1300, User Manual

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Installing the Printer Driver
Before you can use your printer, you need to install the MD-1300 printer driver software
so that your computer can work with the MD-1300 printer.
This section describes how to install the MD-1300 printer driver. These directions as-
sume that you are familiar with normal Macintosh operations, such as using the mouse
and menus. Please refer to the user’s guide that came with your Macintosh if you need
information about general Macintosh operations.
Purpose of the Printer Driver
The printer driver is software that enables your computer to control the printer.
When printing from any application, you must select a printer driver that matches
the printer being used in order to ensure accurate printing results. To take advan-
tage of the many features of the MD-1300, select the MD-1300 printer driver
before creating your documents.
Preparing for Installation
Before installing the printer driver, check your hard disk with the Disk First Aid
utility to make sure that it has no serious problems.
Refer to the Macintosh manual for information about using Disk First Aid.
System Requirements
The system requirements for the MD-1300 printer driver are as follows:
Computer: Apple Macintosh computer or compatible
Operation system: System 7.0.1 or later
Disk space required during printing (approximate):
Monochrome image Color image
Photo Realistic Printing 16MB 30MB
Photographic-Quality Color Printing 40MB 40MB
Total RAM: 16 MB or more (32 MB or more is recommended)
* The abave are approximate figures of the total disk space required when
printing at 300 x 300 dpi.
Note
The working disk space needed during printing is automatically
erased after printing is completed.
Installing the Printer Driver