Preparation before Use
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Installing Software
Install appropriate software on your PC from the included DVD (Product Library) if you want to use the printer function 
of this machine or perform TWAIN / WIA transmission or Network FAX transmission from your PC.
Software on DVD (Windows)
You can use either [Express Install] or [Custom Install] can be selected for the installation method. [Express Install] 
is the standard installation method. To install components that cannot be installed by [Express Install], use [Custom 
Install]. For details, refer to Custom Install in the Installing Printer Driver in Windows on page 2-17.
Software Description
Installation method
●: Standard installation
○: Allows selection of 
the components to be 
installed
Express
Install
Custom
Install
KX DRIVER This driver enables files on a computer to be printed by 
the machine. Multiple page description languages 
(PCL XL, KPDL, etc.) are supported by a single driver. 
This printer driver allows you to take full advantage of 
the features of the machine.
Use this driver to print PDF files.
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KX XPS DRIVER This printer driver supports the XPS (XML Paper 
Specification) format developed by Microsoft 
Corporation.
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KPDL mini-driver/
PCL mini-driver
This is a Microsoft MiniDriver that supports PCL and 
KPDL. There are some restrictions on the machine 
features and option features that can be used with this 
driver.
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Kyocera TWAIN Driver This driver enables scanning on the machine using a 
TWAINcompliant software application.
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Kyocera WIA Driver WIA (Windows Imaging Acquisition) is a function of 
Windows that enables reciprocal communication 
between an imaging device such as a scanner and an 
image processing software application. An image can 
be acquired using a WIA-compliant
software application, which is convenient when a 
TWAINcompliant software application is not installed in 
the computer.
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FAX Driver This makes it possible to send a document created in a 
computer software application as a fax via the 
machine.
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Status Monitor The Status Monitor shows a print system status 
message at the bottom right of the printing screen. You 
can also start Command Center RX to check and 
change printer settings.
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KYOCERA Net Direct 
Print
This makes it possible to print a PDF file without 
starting Adobe Acrobat/Reader.
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