Printer Setup Overview

Install any printer hardware options first. See Install Hardware Options.

Place the printer in a safe location with access to power and where you can connect interface cables or wirelessly to the system.

Attach the printer and power supply to a grounded AC power source. See  Attaching the Printer to a Power Source.

Select and prepare media for your printer. See Media.

Load the media. See Loading Media.

Turn printer power ON.

Calibrate the printer for the media. See Running a SmartCal Media Calibration.

Print a Configuration Report to verify basic printer operation. See Test Printing with a Configuration Report.

Turn printer power OFF.

Choose a method to communicate to and manage your printer using a wired or wireless connection. The available wired local connection types are:

USB port
Serial port (option available for your printer)
Ethernet (LAN) (option available for your printer)

Attach the printer cable to the network or host system, making sure printer power is OFF.

Begin the second phase of printer setup,  typically Setup for Windows.