3. Driver installation and uninstallation

3.1. How to install Windows printer driver

Windows driver installation software provides two installing methods: one-click installation and manual installation.We recommend one-click installation, which can help to install driver automatically in a faster and more convenient way.If you have any difficulty in using one-click installation, please try manual installation.

| Note: | • Driver installation interface may differ because of different models and functions, so the schematic diagram is only for your reference.

3.1.1. One-click Installation

One-click installation provides three methods of installation: connect the printer via USB cable, connect the printer via wired nectwork, and connect the printer via wireless network. You can choose one of them according to your habit.

3.1.1.1. Method I: Connect the printer via USB cable

1. Connect the printer to computer via USB cable, power the printer and computer on.

2. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

3. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

4. Click on the "One-click installation" button in Method I and enter into the installation process. The process may need some time, and the duration is related to your computer configuration, please wait patiently.

5. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.1.2. Method II: Connect the printer via wired network

1. Turn the power of printer and computer on.

2. Connect the computer to wired network.

3. Connect network cable to the network interface of printer, to make sure the printer is connected to computer network (please refer to Chapter 4 for network setup).

4. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

5. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

6. Please click on the "One-click installation" button in Method II and install driver software.

| Note: | • You can put your mouse cursor in the "One-click installation" button to check the popup information in order to confirm if the current printer is the one you need to install through IP address before you click the button. • You can check the printer IP address through "Network configuration page" (Please see Chapter 12.4 for how to print)

• Click on the "One-click installation" button to enter installation process if your software has searched only one printer. The process may need some time, and the duration is related to your computer configuration. Please wait patiently.

• If your software has searched several printers, click on the"One-click intallation" button, and the printer list interface will pop up. Please select the printer that you need according to your printer wired network IP address or host ID.

| Note: | • If the printer you need is not shown in the list, please click "Refresh" button to search again. If it is not found, please check if the printer and computer are in the same network. (Please see Chapter 5.3 for how to check). • When the printer IP address changes under printer driver installed with host ID , you can also directly print without re-installing the driver. If you need to install the printer driver with the host ID, please check the option "Install the printer in the list with host ID".

7. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.1.3. Method III: Connect the printer via wireless network

Please check if the printer is connected with wireless network when installing the printer driver software. If disconnected, please install it with reference to Chapter 3.1.1.3.1. If connected, please install it with reference to Chapter 3.1.1.3.2.

| Note: | • You can print "Network configuration page" to confirm printer network connection status to see if printer is connected with network (Please see Chapter 12.4 for how to print).

3.1.1.3.1. The printer is not connected with wireless network

3.1.1.3.1.1. Configure wireless network via USB cable and install driver

Since some computers are not provided with wireless network function, this section is divided into "Connect computer to router via Wi-Fi" and "Connect computer to router via wired connection" to introduce installation process.

I．Connect computer to router via Wi-Fi

1. Computer is already connected to router via Wi-Fi.

2. Connect the printer to computer via USB cable, then power the printer on.

3. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

4. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

5. Click the "One-click installation" button in Method III to install driver software.

| Note: | • You can put your mouse cursor in the "One-click installation" button to check the popup information in order to confirm if the current printer is the one you need to install through IP address before you click the button. • You can check the printer IP address through "Network configuration page" (Please see Chapter 12.4 for how to print)

• Click "One-click installation" button if your software has searched only one printer, and enter into installation process to complete automatic network configuration and driver installation.

• If your software has searched several printers, click "One-click intallation" button, and the printer list interface will pop up. Please select "Configure printer with Wi-Fi via USB and install" and select USB printer, click "Confirm" button and enter into installation process to complete automatic network configuration and driver installation.

| Note: | • When the printer IP address changes under printer driver installed with host ID , you can also directly print without re-installing the driver. If you need to install the printer driver with the host ID, please check the option "Install the printer in the list with host ID".

6. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

II．Connect computer to router via network cable

1. Connect computer to router via network cable.

2. Connect the printer to computer via USB cable, then power the printer on.

3. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

4. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

5. Please click on the "One-click installation" button in Method III and install driver software.

| Note: | • You can put your mouse cursor in the "One-click installation" button to check the popup information in order to confirm if the current printer is the one you need to install through IP address before you click the button. • You can check the printer IP address through "Network configuration page" (Please see Chapter 12.4 for how to print).

• Click on the "One-click installation" button if your software has only searched only one printe, and the wireless network configuration interface will pop up, input the SSID and password that you need, then click "Confirm" button, and enter into installation process. The process may need some time, and the duration is related to your computer configuration, please wait patiently.

• If your software has searched more than one printers, the printer list interface will pop up.You need to configure the current printer which is connected via USB cable to wireless network and install driver. Please select "Configure the print via USB and install" on the printer list interface and check the USB printer option. Click the "Confirm" button, and the wireless network configuration interface will pop up. Input the wireless SSID and password that you need, then click "Confirm" button, and enter into installation process. The process may need some time, and the duration is related to your computer configuration, please wait patiently.

| Note: | • When the printer IP address changes under printer driver installed with host ID , you can also directly print without re-installing the driver. If you need to install the printer driver with the host ID, please check the option "Install the printer in the list with host ID".

6. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.1.3.1.2. Connect computer to printer via Wi-Fi direct and install the driver

Connect the computer to printer via a direct Wi-Fi connection.It is applicable to wireless network without infrastructure mode, but it still needs scenario of temporary use of printer via wireless network. You can directly connect the computer that has wireless function to the printer to realize printing function.

1. Turn the power of printer and computer on.

2. Connect computer to the Wi-Fi Direct network of the printer (please refer to Chapter 5.2.2.2 for setup method).

3. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

4. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

5. Click on the "One-click installation" button in Method III, and enter into installation process. The process may need some time, and the duration is related to your computer configuration, please wait patiently.

6. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.1.3.2. The printer is already connected to wireless network

1. The printer is already connected to wireless network, you can print the "Network configuration page" to check.(See Chapter 12.4 to for how to print).

2. Connect the computer to printer network.

3. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

4. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

5. Click the "One-click installation" button in Method III to install driver software.

| Note: | • You can put your mouse cursor in the "One-click installation" button to check the popup information in order to confirm if the current printer is the one you need to install through IP address before you click the button. • You can check the printer IP address through "Network configuration page" (Please see Chapter 12.4 for how to print)

• Click on the "One-click installation" button to enter installation process if your software has searched only one printer. The process may need some time, and the duration is related to your computer configuration. Please wait patiently.

• If the software has searched several printers, the printer list interface will pop up. Please select the printer you need according to your printer wired network IP address or host ID .

| Note: | • If the printer you need is not shown in the list, please click "Refresh" button to search again. If it is not found, please check if the printer and computer are in the same network. (Please see Chapter 5.3 for how to check). • When the printer IP address changes under printer driver installed with host ID , you can also directly print without re-installing the driver. If you need to install the printer driver with the host ID, please check the option "Install the printer in the list with host ID".

6. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.2. Manual installation

• Before installing the drive, you need to learn about printer model by printing printer information page out and check the product name (please refer to Chapter 12.4 for printing methods).

3.1.2.1. Installation via USB connection

1. Connect the printer to computer via USB cable, power the printer and computer on.

2. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

3. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

4. Click on the "Manual installation" at the bottom of driver installation interface, and enter into manual intallation interface.

5. Please select installation language and printer model.

6. Select "Connect via USB" and click on "Install".

7. The software installs the driver automatically and the installation process may need some time. The duration is related to your computer configuration, please wait patiently.

8. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.2.2. Installation via wired network connection

1. Turn the power of printer and computer on.

2. Connect the computer to wired network.

3. Connect network cable to the network interface of printer, to make sure the printer is connected to computer network (please refer to Chapter 4 for network setup).

4. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

5. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

6. Click on the "Manual installation" at the bottom of driver installation interface, and enter into manual intallation interface.

7. Please select installation language and printer model.

8. Select "Wireline network connection" and click on "Install".

9. The installation software will search the printer automatically and the searching process may need some time.

10. After finishing searching, select the printer that needs to be connected and click “Next”.

| Note: | • If the printer you need to connect is not in the list of printers searched, please click “Refresh” to search again. • When the printer IP address changes under printer driver installed with host ID , you can also directly print without re-installing the driver. If you need to install the printer driver with the host ID, please check the option "Install the printer in the list with host ID". • If IP address or host name is added manually, you need to know the IP address of the printer connected or host name. If they are not made clear, please print the “NetConf Pg” and view “IP Address” and “Host name” (Please refer to Chapter 12.4).

8. The software installs the driver automatically and the installation process may need some time. The duration is related to your computer configuration, please wait patiently.

9. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.2.3. Installation by wireless network connection mode

Wireless network connection type is divided into basic structure mode and Wi-Fi Direct mode (please refer to Chapter 5 for details).

3.1.2.3.1. Installation in basic structure mode

1. Connect computer to access point (wireless router).

2. Connect the printer to computer via USB cable, then power the printer on.

3. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

4. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

5. Click on the "Manual installation" at the bottom of driver installation interface, and enter into manual intallation interface.

6. Please select installation language and printer model.

7. Select "Wireless network connection" and click on "Install".

8. Select “Yes, I want to configurate the printer's wireless network” on the wireless setup window popped out, and operate according to the prompts to set up the printer to wireless network (please refer to Chapter 5.1.1 for setup method).

9. The installation software will search the printer automatically after wireless network is configured successfully. The search process may need some time.

10. Select the printer needs to be connected and click “Next”.

| Note: | • If the printer you need to connect is not in the list of printers searched, please click “Refresh” to search again. • When the printer IP address changes under printer driver installed with host ID , you can also directly print without re-installing the driver. If you need to install the printer driver with the host ID, please check the option "Install the printer in the list with host ID". • If IP address or host name is added manually, you need to know the IP address of the printer connected or host name. If they are not made clear, please print the “NetConf Pg” and view “IP Address” and “Host name” (Please refer to Chapter 12.4).

11. The software installs the driver automatically and the installation process may need some time. The duration is related to your computer configuration, please wait patiently.

12. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.2.3.2. Installation in Wi-Fi Direct mode

1. Turn the power of printer and computer on.

2. Connect computer to the Wi-Fi Direct network of the printer (please refer to Chapter 5.2.2.2 for setup method).

3. Place the attached installation CD in the computer CD-ROM:

• Windows XP system: automatically run the installation procedure.

• Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 system: Pop up "Autoplay" interface, click “Autorun.exe” to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 8 system: When the " DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the pop-up window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

• Windows 10 system: When the "DVD RW driver" window pops up from the right top corner of computer desktop, click anywhere in the window, then click "Autorun.exe" to run the installation procedure.

| Note: | • Some computers may be unable to auto play the CD beacase of system configuration. Please double click "Computer" icon, find "DVD RW driver", then double click "DVD RW driver" to run the installation procedure.

4. Click on the "I agree" button on the right buttom corner after reading the license agreement and enter into driver installation interface.

5. Click on the "Manual installation" at the bottom of driver installation interface, and enter into manual intallation interface.

6. Please select installation language and printer model.

7. Select "Wireless network connection" and click on "Install".

8. Select “No, the printer has been connected to wireless network” on the wireless setup window popping out, and then click “Next”.

9. The installation software will search the printer automatically and the searching process may need some time.

10. Select the printer needs to be connected and click “Next”.

| Note: | • If the printer you need to connect is not in the list of printers searched, please click “Refresh” to search again. • When the printer IP address changes under printer driver installed with host ID , you can also directly print without re-installing the driver. If you need to install the printer driver with the host ID, please check the option "Install the printer in the list with host ID". • If IP address or host name is added manually, you need to know the IP address of the printer connected or host name. If they are not made clear, please print the “NetConf Pg” and view “IP Address” and “Host name” (Please refer to Chapter 12.4).

11. The software installs the driver automatically and the installation process may need some time. The duration is related to your computer configuration, please wait patiently.

12. After the installation, click "Print &Test Page" button. If your printer prints the test page successfully, it means that you have installed the driver correctly.

3.1.3. Method of driver unistallation

Windows 7 is taken as the example in the following operation. The information on your computer screen may differ because of multiple operating systems.

1. Click the Start menu of computer and then click All programs.

2. Click Pantum, and then Click Pantum XXX Series.

Pantum XXX Series where XXX represents product model.

3. Click uninstall to delete the driver according to instructions on uninstall window.

4. Restart computer after finishing unloading.

3.2. macOS system driver installation

• Driver installation under macOS system is divided into 2 steps, driver installation and adding a printer. If you are going to print in AirPrint mode, there is no need to install a driver and you just need to add a printer directly.

• When you are installing a driver with wired or wireless network, you may need to know the Bonjour name of printer. Please print the “Network setup page” to view it. (Please refer to Chapter 12.4).

3.2.1.Driver installation

macOS 10.11 is taken as the example in the following operation. The information on your computer screen may differ because of multiple operating systems.

1. Turn the power of printer and computer on.

2. Insert the CD companying with printer in the CD driver of your computer, and double click Pantum XXX Series installation package. (XXX in Pantum XXX Series represents product model.)

3. Click “Continue”.

4. Read licensing agreement and then click “Continue”.

5. Click “Agree” on the prompt window popping out to accept the licensing agreement.

6. Click “Install”.

7. Input computer password and click “Install Software”.

8. Click “Continue Installation” on the prompt window popping out.

9. The system will finish driver installation automatically.

• If using a USB cable to connect a computer with a Wi-Fi model printer, a wireless network configuration prompt window will pop up during driver installation, as shown in following picture.

| Note: | • click “Yes”, you can configure printer’s wireless network via wireless network configuration tool (refer to Chapter 5.1.1 for how to make configuration).When configuration is completed, unplug USB cable, and then on the pop-up “Add Printer” interface, you may add the network-connected printer(refer to Chapter 3.3 for how to add printer). • Click “No”, you can add a USB-connected printer on the pop-up “Add Printer” interface (refer to Chapter 3.3 for how to add printer).

If using a USB cable to connect a computer with a non-Wi-Fi model printer, a “Add Printer” interface will pop up during the driver installation and you can add a printer here (refer to Chapter 3.3 for how to add printer).

3.3. Add printer to macOS system

3.3.1. Add up the printer via USB

1. Connect the printer to computer with USB cable and then turn power on.

2. Enter the “System Preferences” – “Printers & Scanners” of computer.

3. Clickbutton to select “Add Printer or Scanner”.

4. Select printer and then select the corresponding printer mode from the “Use” menu popping out.

5. Click “Add”.

3.3.2. Add up the printer via wireline connection

1. Turn the power of printer and computer on.

2. Connect the computer to wired network.

3. Connect the network cable to the network interface of printer, and make sure the printer is connected to the computer network (Please refer to Chapter 4 for network setup).

4. Enter the “System Preferences” – “Printers & Scanners” of computer.

5. Clickbutton to select “Add Printer or Scanner”.

6. Select printer and then select the corresponding printer mode from the “Use” menu popping out.

7. Click “Add”.

3.3.3. Add up the printer via wireless connection

1. Turn the power of printer and computer on.

2. Make sure the wireless network connection between computer and printer is set up.

| Note： | • In case of basic structure mode, connect wireless network printer to the access point (wireless router). Please refer to Chapter 5.1 for connection method. • In case of Wi-Fi Direct mode, connect wireless client to wireless network printer directly. Please refer to Chapter 5.2 for connection methods.

3. Enter the “System Preferences” – “Printers & Scanners” of computer.

4. Clickbutton to select “Add Printer or Scanner”.

5. Select printer and then select the corresponding printer mode from the “Use” menu popping out.

6. Click “Add”.

3.3.4. Add AirPrint printer

1. Turn the power of printer and computer on.

2. Make sure the connection between printer and computer is set up (USB connection or network connection).

3. Enter the “System Preferences” – “Printers & Scanners” of computer.

4. Clickbutton to select “Add Printer or Scanner”.

5. Select printer and select “Secure AirPrint” (data encryption) or “AirPrint” (no encryption) in the “Use” option box.

6. Click “Add”.

| Note： | • When the printer is connected to computer with USB cable, the system will recognize and add AirPrint automatically. • If AirPrint printer of network connection is added, then the connecting USB cable should be disconnected first before adding the printer. • AirPrint printer is named after the ending of "AirPrint".