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Setup Guide

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English

Installing a Windows™ printer driver

A printer driver is a software program which runs on your PC. It
passes data from your applications suitably formatted for the
printer, and also controls a number of printer functions.

Your printer comes with printer drivers for Windows 3.1x,
Windows 95/98,Windows NT4.

If using other operating systems, you could select a printer
driver designed for use with the HP LaserJet

®

 6p.

Windows users should use the drivers supplied with the printer
for best results. These have been designed specially for this
printer, and will make the best use of its features.

The following section guides you through the installation of a
printer driver for your Windows operating system.

Windows 3.1x

The driver for Windows 3.1x is supplied on CD–ROM and
floppy disk (use the CD–ROM if possible). Some countries
may have several floppy disks. In this case the appropriate
Windows driver disk will be clearly labelled.

Your floppy disk drive is assumed to be drive 

A

 

and your

CD-ROM drive is assumed to be drive 

D

. If this is not the

case, substitute the correct drive letter for your system.

1

Ensure that all documents are saved and all Windows
applications are closed.

2

In Windows Program Manager, choose 

File–Run…

3

Insert the Windows 3.1x driver diskette or CD-ROM which
came with your printer into the appropriate drive.

4

If installing from floppy disk, type 

A:\SETUP.EXE 

in the

dialogue box and click 

OK

.

If you are installing the driver from CD-ROM, type:

D:\SETUP.EXE

in the dialogue box and click 

OK

.

5

Follow the on-screen instructions to add the driver for your
printer to your system.

When installation is complete, the new printer will be
available from within your Windows applications.

Summary of Contents for OKIPAGE 8p Plus

Page 1: ...Setup Guide...

Page 2: ...ured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by Oki First edition December 1999 Copyright Copyright 1999 by Oki All rights reserved Written and produced by the Oki Documentation...

Page 3: ...he paper input tray 9 Removing the image drum protection sheet 10 Installing toner 11 Loading paper 12 Connecting the data cable 13 Connecting the USB cable 13 Connecting power to your printer 14 Inst...

Page 4: ...ccess to the paper trays Do not use your printer near water or spill liquid of any kind into it Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of the printer If you are not su...

Page 5: ...e printer has been dropped or the cabinet is damaged The printer does not function normally when you are following the operating instructions EMC Low Voltage Directive This product complies with the r...

Page 6: ...ments Outstanding print quality utilising a solid state LED array Compatible with Windows applications Bidirectional Centronics IEEE 1284 parallel interface USB Serial Interface Onscreen soft operator...

Page 7: ...ter manual s you should have the following items Printer Toner cartridge Paper input tray Image drum cartridge shipped inside printer but not ready for use Other items in the box driver CD power cable...

Page 8: ...rinter Components Paper feed exit tray Manual feed slot Control panel LED array Image drum cartridge Toner cartridge Power switch Power cable receptacle Parallel interface connector Printer cover USB...

Page 9: ...u should already have Checked that all contents as listed have been supplied Familiarised yourself with printer components Identified a suitable location for your printer The following sections will g...

Page 10: ...move the image drum cartridge 3 Remove the protective sheet Keep the image drum as level as possible to avoid toner spillage Some toner is added during the test phase Do not expose the image drum to s...

Page 11: ...e the tape and shipping insert from the image drum cartridge 2 Shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute toner 3 Unwrap the toner cartridge 4 Remove the tape 5 Insert the toner cartridge 6 Push t...

Page 12: ...rker for the required paper size and move the right guide to a position slightly wider than your paper width 2 Insert the paper so that it is up against and flush with the left paper guide 3 Adjust th...

Page 13: ...onnecting the USB cable The printer comes with a USB interface as standard This requires a Type A to Type B cable not more than 5m in length 1 Connect the Type B square connector on the cable to the U...

Page 14: ...our printer terminated with the appropriate plug for connection to a standard AC wall outlet 1 Ensure the printer on off switch 1 is off 2 1 2 Connect the cable to the power socket 2 on the rear of th...

Page 15: ...1x is supplied on CD ROM and floppy disk use the CD ROM if possible Some countries may have several floppy disks In this case the appropriate Windows driver disk will be clearly labelled Your floppy...

Page 16: ...ive is assumed to be drive D If this is not the case substitute the correct drive letter for your system 1 Connect the printer and USB cable see Connecting the USB cable to your computer 2 Windows wil...

Page 17: ...nual and the User s Guide in Adobe Acrobat format You may find this more convenient than having printed manuals to look after The CD also contains the Adobe Acrobat Readers for Windows 3 1x and Window...

Page 18: ...re Adelaide Industrial Estate Belfast BT12 6HP Tel 01232 572355 Fax 01232 572350 http www oki ie Index C Cable data 13 power 14 USB 13 CD ROM items 17 F Features 6 I Image drum protection sheet 10 P P...

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