Printer Installation Guide
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12 | Introduction
Windows System Requirements
To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network
environment, your system should include the requirements listed below:
• IBM
®
-compatible PC with a Pentium
®
4, 3 GHz or higher processor
recommended
• Microsoft Windows
®
XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,
Windows Vista
®
, or Windows Vista x64
• At least 1GB of RAM (2GB or more recommended)
• At least 30GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files
• Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the
printer software
• For USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB 2.0 port and a
shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer),
up to 10 feet long
• For Ethernet connection: Ethernet-equipped PC and a compatible
Category 6 cable