PagePro 1250E Setup Guide
English (1/2)
Before setting up the printer, see the safety informa-
tion in the User’s Guide, included in PDF format on the
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM.
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Install Optional Accessories
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Connect the Printer to a PC
If you purchased a lower feeder unit, face-up output
If you’re connecting the printer to a Macintosh, skip to
the next section, “Connect the Printer to a Macintosh.”
tray, and/or extra memory, install them now. Instruc-
tions are included in the User’s Guide (in PDF format
on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM).
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Remove the Packing Materials
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Minimum System Requirements
Keep all of the packing materials in case you ever
need to move the printer.
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IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium 133 MHz
processor
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Set up the Printer
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Windows XP/Me/2000/98/95/NT 4.0
64 MB RAM
15 MB free hard disk space
IEEE 1284 Type B parallel port or USB port
CD-ROM drive
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Load Paper into Tray 1
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Parallel Interface (Windows XP/2000/Me/
98/95/NT 4.0)
CAUTION
Using the wrong type of cable can damage the
socket on the printer. Use only an IEEE 1284 type B
shielded interface cable.
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Turn off both the
printer and the
PC.
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Connect one end
of the interface
cable to the paral-
lel port of the PC.
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Connect the other
end of the inter-
face cable to the parallel interface connector on
the back of the printer. Secure the cable using the
two clips.
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Turn on the printer and then, when it’s ready, turn
on the PC.
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Choose a Location
Space Requirements
Provide enough space around the printer to
ensure easy printer operation, paper and toner
replacement, and maintenance.
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If you’re using Windows XP/Me/2000/98, plug-and-
play printer driver installation should start
automatically. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
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Connect the Power Cord
CAUTION
If you’re using Windows 95/NT 4.0, or if plug-and-
play doesn’t start automatically, use the instruc-
install the printer driver manually.
3.9" (100 mm)
Use only the power cord supplied with the printer.
5.9"
11.8"
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USB Interface (Windows XP/2000/Me/98)
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Make sure that the
printer’s power
(300 mm)
(150 mm)
switch is in the “O”
(OFF) position.
CAUTION
3.9" (100 mm)
35.1" (891 mm)
Using the wrong type of cable can damage the
socket on the printer. Use only a USB Revision 1.1
compliant cable.
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Plug one end of the
power cord that
comes with the
printer into the power cord socket on the back of
the printer. Plug the other end into a power outlet.
11.2"
(285 mm)
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Turn off both the
PC and the
printer.
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Turn on the Printer
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Turn on the PC.
Set the power switch to the “I”
(ON) position. The printer is
ready to use in approximately
20 seconds. The green
“Ready” indicator should be on
(but not blinking) and the
Turn on the
printer.
17.4" (441 mm)
19.9" (505 mm)
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When Windows
and the printer are
both ready, connect one end of the interface cable
to the PC’s USB port.
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Precautions
orange “Error” indicator off.
Set up the printer in a place that is
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Connect the other end of the interface cable to the
USB interface connector on the back of the printer.
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dry and free from dust
on a stable surface
well ventilated
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Test the Printer
Plug-and-play printer driver installation should
start automatically. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
Print a configuration page to ensure that the printer is
operating correctly.
near an easily accessible power socket
away from objects which might obstruct the
printer’s ventilation grille
away from highly flammable items (such as cur-
tains)
away from splashing liquids
away from organic gases (such as ammonia)
away from direct sunlight
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With the green “Ready” indicator on
(but not blinking) and the orange “Error”
indicator off, briefly press the panel
button. All indicators blink rapidly.
If plug-and-play doesn’t start automatically, use the
Driver,” to install the printer driver manually.
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Press the panel button two more times.
A configuration page prints.
away from severe temperature fluctuations
away from exhaust-air from heating, ventilation,
and air-conditioning systems
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