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Before You Start
System requirements
You can use the printer in a networked environment and print from a PC
compatible computer running Windows or from a Macintosh computer.
The minimum hardware configuration required to use the printer with an
IBM PC or compatible includes:
•
An IBM PC or compatible computer with a 386 processor or higher
•
A mouse that is supported by Windows
•
Windows 3.1*
1
, Windows 95 or Windows NT® 4.0*
2
*
3
(Intel version)
•
Appropriate interface cables for your network or printer connection
•
Screen resolution more than or equal to 800 x 600 dpi to use Fiery
WebTools
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Screen color more than 256 color to use Fiery WebTools
The minimum hardware configuration required to use the printer with a
Macintosh computer is:
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Any Macintosh computer in the Macintosh II, Quadra, Centris, Performa,
or Power Macintosh families with EtherTalk Phase 2 installed
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Apple system software version 7.5.x, 7.6.x or 8.0
•
Appropriate interface cables for your network and printer connection.
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Ethernet Card (
page 202
)
It does not enable to connect KX-P8420 to Macintosh computer directly.
The data is printed through the Ethernet Card installed in the KX-P8420.
*
1
Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1 (hereafter Windows
3.1)
*
2
Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system, and Microsoft®
Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 4.0 (hereafter
Windows NT 4.0)
*
3
Service Pack 3 or later version is required.
With a Windows
computer
With a Macintosh
computer