Basic Windows Operations

Displaying [Computer] or [My Computer]

Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 R2
[Start]  select [My Computer].
Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2
[Start]  select [Computer].
Windows 8/Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen select [File Explorer]  [Computer] or [This PC].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Right-click [Start]  select [File Explorer] [Computer] or [This PC].
Windows 10
Click []  [File Explorer]  select [This PC].

Displaying the Printer Folder

Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 R2
[Start]  select [Printers and Faxes].
Windows Vista
[Start]  select [Control Panel] [Printer].
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2
[Start]  select [Devices and Printers].
Windows Server 2008
[Start]  select [Control Panel] double-click [Printers].
Windows 8/Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen select [Control Panel] [View devices and printers].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Right-click [Start] select [Control Panel] [View devices and printers].
Windows 10
Right-click []  [Control Panel]  [Hardware and Sound]  [Devices and printers].

Displaying the [Software Programs/Manuals Setup] Screen

If your computer does not display the [Software Programs/Manuals Setup] screen after inserting the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, follow the procedure below. The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using.
Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 R2
1
[Start] select [Run].
2
Enter "D:\MInst.exe", and then click [OK].
Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2
1
Enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search programs and files] (or [Start Search]) under the [Start] menu.
2
Press the [ENTER] key.
Windows 8/Server 2012
1
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen select [Run].
2
Enter "D:\MInst.exe", and then click [OK].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
1
Right-click [Start]  select [Run].
2
Enter "D:\MInst.exe", and then click [OK].
Windows 10
1
Enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search the Web and Windows] click [D:\MInst.exe] in the displayed results.

Printing a Test Page in Windows

You can check whether the printer driver is operational by printing a test page in Windows.
1
Load A4 size paper in the multi-purpose tray. Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray
2
Open the printer folder. Displaying the Printer Folder
3
Right-click your printer icon and click [Printer properties] (or [Properties]) in the pop-up menu.
4
Print a test page.
Click the [General] tab.
Click [Print Test Page] to print a test page.

Checking the Bit Architecture

If you are not sure whether your computer is running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, follow the procedure below.
1
Display [Control Panel].
 
Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2
[Start] select [Control Panel].
Windows 8/Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen select [Control Panel].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Right-click [Start] select [Control Panel].
 
If you are using Windows 10, proceed to step 2.
2
Display [System].
 
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2
Click [System and Maintenance] or [System and Security] [System].
Windows Server 2008
Click [System].
Windows 10
Click []  select [Settings]  [System] [About].
3
Check the bit architecture.
 
For 32-bit versions
[32-bit Operating System] is displayed.
For 64-bit versions
[64-bit Operating System] is displayed.

Viewing the Computer Name

Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 R2
1
[Start] select [Control Panel].
2
Display the [System] screen.
Click [Performance and Maintenance]  [System].
3
Click the [Computer Name] (or [Network ID]) tab.
4
Click [Change] (or [Properties]).
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2
1
Display [Control Panel].
 
Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2
[Start] select [Control Panel].
Windows 8/Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen select [Control Panel].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Right-click [Start] select [Control Panel].
 
If you are using Windows 10, proceed to step 2.
2
Display [System].
 
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2
Click [System and Security] (or [System and Maintenance])  [System].
Windows Server 2008
Double-click [System].
Windows 10
Click []  [Settings] double-click[System]  click [About].

Checking the LPR/RAW Printer Port

1
Open the printer folder. Displaying the Printer Folder
2
Right-click your printer icon and click [Printer properties] (or [Properties]) in the pop-up menu.
3
Check the port settings.
Click the [Ports] tab.
Make sure that the correct port is selected for the printer.
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