3. Installation and Uninstallation of the Driver Software

3.1. Windows-based Driver

3.1.1. Driver Installation

1. Introduction

Driver software helps users to run the installer and uninstaller through the installation and uninstallation wizards, which provides the following modules and key functions:

• Autorun completes the autoruning of the installation CD.

• Installation: Provides users with the installation wizard of the printer driver.

• Uninstallation: Provides users with the uninstallation wizard of the printer driver.

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Note:

• For users of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, when connecting the printer device for the first time, New Hardware Wizard Found window will pop up. You should close this window. If this window is not closed, the printer may not be detected, resulting in failure of installation.

2. Installation Steps

1) Running Interface

After inserting the installation CD, the Pantum interface will pop up and the installation CD will run automatically. See the figure below:

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User authentication will be performed before the program runs. If the user is an administrator, this interface will be displayed. If the user is not an administrator, the prompt "Insufficient privileges. Please install the printer with administrator privileges" will pop up.

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2) Language Interface (One-click Installation)

When the Autorun completes, the language interface appears for the connected P2200/P2500/P2600 model, where you can choose the different languages as you like. Click Install to go to the Installation Process interface.

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• you can click to see the user guide and the content of the License Agreement.

3) Configuration Interface (Standard Installation)

a) Installation Configuration

If no printer is connected when the Autorun completes, the Configuration Interface appears where you can choose the different language, model and installation mode as you like. Then click Next.

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This interface adjusts the installation mode depending on the different printer models selected here. You only need to check the available options of installation mode. The interface flow is shown below.

• For USB-enabled models or models with the installation mode of USB printer: Configuration interface ——Installation Process interface ——Installation Complete interface

• For network models with the installation mode of network printer: Configuration interface —— Search for Printers interface —— Printer List interface —— Installation Process interface —— Installation Complete interface

If the USB printer is selected: In this interface, click Next to enter the Installation Process interface.

If the printer connected to a network is selected: In this interface, click Next to enter the Search for Printers interface.

If the printer connected to a new network is selected: When you click Next, the WIFI Configuration Tool will be automatically invoked.

b) Wi-Fi Configuration Tool Interface (For wireless models only):

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Follow the instructions in each step of the WIFI Configuration Tool to configure the printer and connect to a wireless network. For the detailed steps, please refer to Chapter 5.1.1.1.

c) Search for Printers

After entering Search for Printers interface, the program will automatically search for the appropriate connected printer on the network.

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d) Printer List

When the searching completes, the Printer List interface appears where you can choose one or more network printer(s) you want to install.

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4) Installation Process

This interface is mainly used for the installation of driver softwares.

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5) Installation Complete Interface

This interface shows you the driver installation is completed and quits automatically after a few seconds.

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3.1.2. Uninstallation

1) Select Uninstallation Mode.

In the Start menu, select Pantum uninstallation icon to enter the uninstallation interface, or find Add/Remove in the Control Panel, find relevant Pantum options, and click Change and Delete. The uninstaller will pop up.

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2) Uninstallation Privilege Verification

Uninstallation requires administrator privileges. If a non-administrator runs the uninstaller, this prompt will pop up: "Insufficient privileges. Please uninstall the printer with administrator privileges. "

If any jobs remain in the print queue, a warning will pop up, saying "The laser printer is printing. Please uninstall the driver after the printing is completed. "

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3) Uninstallation Interface

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4) Complete Interface

After the uninstallation progress bar completes, the program will automatically switch to Uninstall Complete interface. Click Done to complete the uninstallation successfully.

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3.2. Installation of the Driver Software on a Mac System

Mac driver installer is created by using the Package Maker software that comes with the Mac system. The installation procedure is basically consistent with the installation of any ordinary software under Mac. The installation consists of the following steps: introduction, license, destination volume, installation type, installation, summary.

1) Introduction

Display the content of License Agreement.

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2) License

The content of License Agreement, as shown below.

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Click Continue. "To continue installing the software, you must agree to the terms of the Software License Agreement. " dialog box will pop up.

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Click Agree to accept the License Agreement and continue the installation.

3) Installation Type

Display the installation-related information, as shown below.

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Click Install, the following prompt box will pop up. After logging in as an administrator and getting permission, you can continue with the installation.

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4) Installation

The installation progress, as shown below.

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5) Summary

The installation completes, as shown below.

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Note:

• There is no need for uninstallation on Mac. You can install the new version directly even when a previous version exists on the computer.