Getting started, Setting up the hardware, System requirements – Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer User Manual
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14 | Getting started
getting started
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer.
This chapter includes:
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SETTING UP THE HARDWARE
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in
the Quick Install Guide. Ensure that you read Quick Install Guide and
complete following steps.
1. Select a stable location.
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow
extra space to open covers and trays.
The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or
sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the printer close to the
edge of your desk or table.
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the
altitude setting to optimize your printing. See "Altitude adjustment" on
page 16 for more information.
Place the printer on a flat and stable surface, not letting it lean more than
2 mm (0.08 inches). Otherwise, it may affect the printing quality.
2. Unpack the printer and check all the enclosed items.
3. Remove the tape holding the printer tightly.
4. Load paper. (See "Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray" on
5. Ensure that all the cables are connected to the printer.
6. Turn the printer on.
PRINTING A DEMO PAGE
Print a demo page to ensure that the printer is operating correctly.
To print a demo page:
In Ready mode, press and hold the
Stop button for about 2 seconds.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following
requirements:
Microsoft® Windows®
Your printer supports the following Windows operating systems.
When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down.
Otherwise, the inside of the printer may be contaminated by toner,
which can cause damage to the printer or produce bad print quality.
OPERATING
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED)
CPU
RAM
FREE HDD
SPACE
Windows
2000
Intel® Pentium® II 400 MHz
(Intel Pentium III 933 MHz)
128 MB
(256 MB)
600 MB
Windows XP
Intel Pentium III 933 MHz
(Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz)
128 MB
(256 MB)
1.5 GB
Windows
2003 Server
Intel Pentium III 933 MHz
(Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz)
128 MB
(512 MB)
1.25 GB to
2 GB
Windows
Vista®
Intel Pentium IV 3 GHz
512 MB
(1024 MB)
15 GB
Windows
Server 2008
Pentium IV 1 GHz (Pentium IV
2 GHz)
512 MB
(2048 MB)
10 GB
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Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all
Windows operating systems.
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Users who have an administrator rights can install the software.
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Windows Terminal Services is compatable with this machine.