Compaq Printer A1500 - Manual (Page 13)

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Compaq A1500 Software Installation
Although your Compaq A1500 can be used as a stand
alone copier and fax machine, you will get the greatest
benefit from your A1500 by connecting it to your
computer and installing the included software.
Installing the software will allow you to:
• Print from your computer
• Scan images to your computer
• Send images and faxes through email
• Adjust the Compaq A1500 settings
• Use the innovative Compaq Control Form
• Upload image albums to the internet
• Scan documents for word processing
• And more!
Description of Programs and Drivers
The software is located on the A1500 Drivers CD. The
A1500 Drivers CD includes the following software:
Printer Driver
The printer driver tells the computer what kind of a
printer you are using and controls the various settings,
such as print quality and paper type. You define these
settings within the printer driver, which then
communicates the settings to both the computer and
the printer.
Scanner Driver
The scanner driver allows you to scan images from any
graphics or OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
applications program that supports the TWAIN
standard; for example, Kodak Imaging, Microsoft
Paint, etc.
Compaq A1500 Utilities
The Compaq A1500 software allows you to control
how you want to use your Compaq A1500 to print,
fax, copy, and scan.
With the utility software, you can change your
Compaq A1500 settings, set your scanning
applications, enter your Speed Send lists, and send
faxes to email recipients.
You can also use the Compaq Control Form to
automate common scanning, copying, and faxing
tasks.
Media Browser
Use Media Browser to manage your images. Create
image albums, enhance your images, and post your
albums to the internet.
ReadIRIS (OCR)
With ReadIRIS, you can scan documents and convert
them to text. Load the text files into your favorite word
processor for editing.
System Requirements
Before you start, make sure you have the minimum
computer setup:
• 486 processor (recommend Pentium 100 or better
for optimum performance).
• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition,
Windows Millennium, or Windows 2000.
• 32 MB RAM (64 MB RAM or more for
optimum performance, and 128 MB or more for
scanning large images).
• 40 MB available hard drive space (100 MB for a
full installation).
• Additional minimum of 100 MB free hard drive
space recommended for full-color scanning.
• CD-ROM drive required for software
installation.
IMPORTANT: The Compaq Limited Warranty
excludes the use of the A1500 outside of the country
of purchase. See your Limited Warranty Statement for
more details.