## Getting started

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software.

This chapter includes:

- Setting up the hardware

- Printing a configuration sheet

- Supplied software

- System requirements

- Installing USB connected machine’s driver

- Sharing your machine locally

## Setting up the hardware

This section shows the steps to set up the hardware, as is explained in the Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read the Quick Install Guide first and follow the steps below:

### Location

1. Select a stable location.

   Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening cover(s) and tray(s).

   The area should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.

   Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft).

   Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected.

2. Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.

3. Remove tape holding the machine securely.

4. Install the toner cartridge.

5. Load paper. (See Loading paper in the tray.)

6. Make sure that all cables are connected to the machine.

7. Turn the machine on. (See Turning on/off the machine.)

This machine will not operate when the power main fails.

## Printing a configuration sheet

Print a configuration page to make sure that the machine is operating properly.

To print a configuration page:

In the ready mode, press and hold for about 10 seconds until the green LED blinks slowly, and release.

## Supplied software

After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you must install the printer software. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS user, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the software from the Lenovo website (www.lenovo.com) and install.

Machine software is occasionally updated for reasons like the release of new operating system and etc. If needed, download the latest version from the Lenovo website (www.lenovo.com).

OS | Contents
--- | ---
Windows | Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features. Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the machine’s status.
Macintosh | Printer Driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features. Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the machine’s status.
Linux | Unified Linux Driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features.

## System requirements

Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

### Windows

Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems.

OPERATING SYSTEM | Requirement (recommended)
--- | ---
CPU | RAM | free HDD space
Windows® 2000 | Intel® Pentium® II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz) | 64 MB (128 MB) | 600 MB
Windows® XP | Intel® Pentium® III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) | 128 MB (256 MB) | 1.5 GB
Windows Server® 2003 | Intel® Pentium® III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) | 128 MB (512 MB) | 1.25 GB to 2 GB
Windows Server® 2008 | Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz (Pentium IV 2 GHz) | 512 MB (2048 MB) | 10 GB
Windows Vista® | Intel® Pentium® IV 3 GHz | 512 MB (1024 MB) | 15 GB
Windows® 7 | Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher | 1 GB (2 GB) | 16 GB
Support for DirectX® 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme). DVD-R/W Drive
Windows Server® 2008 R2 | Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz (x86) or 1.4 GHz (x64) processors (2 GHz or faster) | 512 MB (2048 MB) | 10 GB

Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems. Users who have administrator rights can install the software. Windows Terminal Services is compatible with this machine. For Windows 2000, Services Pack 4 or higher is required.

### Macintosh

OPERATING SYSTEM | Requirements (recommended)
--- | ---
CPU | RAM | free HDD space
Mac OS X 10.3 ~ 10.4 | Intel® Processors PowerPC G4/ G5 | 128 MB for a PowerPC based Mac (512 MB) 512 MB for a Intel-based Mac (1 GB) | 1 GB
Mac OS X 10.5 | Intel® Processors 867 MHz or faster Power PC G4/ G5 | 512 MB (1 GB) | 1 GB
Mac OS X 10.6 | Intel® Processors | 1 GB (2 GB) | 1 GB

### Linux

Item | Requirements
--- | ---
Operating system | RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 Fedora 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 SuSE Linux 10.0, 10.1 OpenSuSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 Mandriva 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2009.1 Ubuntu 5.04, 5.10, 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04 SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, 11 Debian 4.0, 5.0
CPU | Pentium IV 2.4 GHz (Intel Core™2)
RAM | 512 MB (1024 MB)
Free HDD space | 1 GB (2 GB)

## Installing USB connected machine’s driver

A locally connected machine is a machine directly connected to your computer by a USB cable.

Only use a USB cable no longer than 3 m (10 ft.).

### Windows

You can install the machine software using the typical or custom method.

The following steps are recommended for most users who use a machine directly connected to your computer. All components necessary for machine operations will be installed.

1. Make sure that the machine is connected to the computer and powered on.

   If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel to close the window.

2. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

   - The software CD should automatically run and an installation window will appear.

   - If the installation window does not appear, click Start and then Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the letter which represents your CD-ROM Drive. Click OK.

   - If you use Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2 click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run.

     Type X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter which represents your CD-ROM Drive and click OK.

   - If the AutoPlay window appears in Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2, click Run Setup.exe in Install or run program field, and click Continue or Yes in the User Account Control windows.

3. Click Next.

   If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.

4. Choose the type of installation. click Next.

   - Typical: Installs the most common software for your printer. This is recommended for most users.

   - Custom: Allows you to choose the individual components you want to install.

   The software searches for the machine.

   If your machine is not connected to the computer, the following window will appear. After connecting the machine, click Next. If you don’t want to connect the printer at this time, click Next, and No on the following screen. Then the installation will start and a test page will not be printed at the end of theinstallation.

5. After the installation is finished, a window asking you to print a test page appears. If you choose to print a test page, select the checkbox and click Next. Otherwise, just click Next and skip to step 7.

6. If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.

   If not, click No to reprint it.

7. Click Finish.

If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to uninstall and reinstall the driver. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Lenovo > your printer driver name > Maintenance. Select Repair and click Next. You will see a component list so that you can reinstall anyitem individually. Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next. If you you select your printer driver name and reinstall the printer software for local printing, the window asking you to print a test page appears. Do as follows: a. To print a test page, select the check box and click Next. b. If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.If it doesn’t, click No to reprint it. When the reinstallation is done, click Finish.

### Macintosh

The software CD that came with your machine provides you with the PPD file that allows you to use the CUPS driver or Apple LaserWriter driver (only available when you use a machine which supports the PostScript driver) for printing on a Macintosh computer.

1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

3. Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.

4. Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.

5. Double-click the Installer OS X icon.

6. Enter the password and click OK.

7. The Lenovo Installer window opens. Click Continue.

8. Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is recommended for most users. All components necessary for machine operations will be installed.

   If you select Custom Install, you can choose individual components to install.

9. When the message which warns that all applications will close on your computer appears, click Continue.

10. After the installation is finished, click Quit.

11. Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility.

    - For Mac OS X 10.5~10.6, open the Applications folder > System Preferences and click Print & Fax.

12. Click Add on the Printer List.

    - For Mac OS X 10.5~10.6, click the “+” icon; a display window will pop up.

13. For Mac OS X 10.3, select the USB tab.

    - For Mac OS X10.4, click Default Browser and find the USB connection.

    - For Mac OS X 10.5~10.6, click Default and find the USB connection.

14. For Mac OS X 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Lenovo in Printer Model and your machine name in Model Name.

    - For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Lenovo in Print Using and your machine name in Model.

    - For Mac OS X 10.5~10.6, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Select a driver to use... and your machine name in Print Using.

    Your machine appears on the Printer List, and is set as the default machine.

15. Click Add.

If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. Follow steps below to uninstall the driver for Macintosh. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop. Double-click the MAC_Installer folder. Double-click the Installer OS X icon. Enter the password and click OK. The Lenovo Installer window opens. Click Continue. Select Uninstall and click Uninstall. When the message which warns that all applications will close on your computer appears, Click Continue. When the uninstall is done, click Quit.

### Linux

You need to download Linux software packages from the Lenovo website to install the printer software.

Follow the steps below to install the software.

#### Installing the Unified Linux Driver

1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2. When the Administrator Login window appears, type in root in the Login field and enter the system password.

   You must log in as a super user (root) to install the machine software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator.

3. From the Lenovo website, download the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer.

4. Right click the Unified Linux Driver package and extract the package.

5. Double click cdroot > autorun.

6. When the welcome screen appears, click Next.

7. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

The installation program added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon and the Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any difficulties, consult the on screen help that is available through your system menu or from the driver package Windows applications, such as Unified Driver Configurator.

If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. Follow the steps below steps to uninstall the driver for Linux. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. When the Administrator Login window appears, type in “root” in the Login field and enter the system password. You must log in as a super user (root) to uninstall the printer driver. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen appears, type in: [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Lenovo/mfp/uninstall/[root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh Click Uninstall. Click Next. Click Finish.

## Sharing your machine locally

Follow the steps below to set up computers to share your machine locally.

If the Host computer is directly connected to the machine by a USB cable and is also connected to the local network environment, the client computer connected to the local network can use the shared machine through the host computer to print.

1 | Host computer | A computer which is directly connected to the machine by USB cable.
2 | Client computers | Computers which use the machine shared through the host computer.

### Windows

#### Setting up a host computer

1. Install your printer driver (See Installing USB connected machine’s driver).

2. Click the Windows Start menu.

3. For Windows 2000, select Settings > Printers.

   - For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes.

   - For Windows 2008/Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.

   - For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.

   - For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > Devices and Printers.

4. Right-click the printer icon.

5. For Windows XP/2003/2008/Vista, press Properties.

   For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, from context menus, select the Printer properties.

   If Printer properties item has a ► mark, you can select other printer drivers connected with the selected printer.

6. Select the Sharing tab.

7. Check Change Sharing Options.

8. Check the Share this printer checkbox.

9. Fill in the Share Name field. Click OK.

#### Setting up a client computer

1. Install your printer driver (See Installing USB connected machine’s driver).

2. Click the Windows Start menu.

3. Select All programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.

4. Enter the IP address of the host computer in the address bar and press Enter in your keyboard.

   In case host computer requires a User name and Password, fill in User ID and password of the host computer account.

5. Right click the printer icon you want to share and select Connect.

6. If a set up complete message appears, click OK.

7. Open the file you want to print and start printing.

### Macintosh

The following steps are for Mac OS X 10.5~10.6. Refer to Mac Help for other OS versions.

#### Setting up a host computer

1. Install your printer driver. (See Macintosh.)

2. Open the Applications folder > System Preferences and click Print & Fax.

3. Select the printer to share in the Printers list.

4. Select Share this printer.

#### Setting up a client computer

1. Install your printer driver. (See Macintosh.)

2. Open the Applications folder > System Preferences and click Print & Fax.

3. Click the “+” icon.

   A display window showing the name of your shared printer appears.

4. Select your machine and click Add.