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48 Using the printer with Windows 95
Chapter 5: Using the printer with Windows 95
This chapter describes how to use the printer with Microsoft Windows 95. The
following topics are covered:
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Setting up the printer in Windows 95
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Preparing for printing
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Printing a document
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Installing the TrueType fonts
Note:
The file “readme.txt” on the floppy disk contains any late-breaking information
that has been made available since this manual was printed.
Setting up the printer in Windows 95
To use the printer with Windows 95, you need to install a file known as the
printer driver onto your computer. This file is supplied on the floppy disk that
comes with the printer.
The following description assumes that you are using a mouse (“click” and
“double-click” refer to the action of using the mouse to point at an item with the
on-screen pointer, and then clicking either once, or twice in quick succession).
To install the printer driver under Windows 95, use the following steps:
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Turn on the printer and start up your computer.
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Click on the Start button in the bottom lefthand corner of the screen.
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Select Settings .
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Release the mouse button on Printers .
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Double-click on the Add Printer icon in the Printers window.
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Click on the Next button.