2.11 Required computer
environment
To use Multi-Function Station on your computer, the
following are required:
Operating System:
Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
CPU:
Windows XP: Pentium
®
Q or higher processor
Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8: Pentium 4 or
higher processor
RAM:
Windows XP: 128 MB (256 MB or more recommended)
Windows Vista: 512 MB (1 GB or more recommended)
Windows 7/Windows 8: 1 GB (2 GB or more
recommended)
Other Hardware:
CD-ROM drive
Hard disk drive with at least 600 MB of available space
Web browser (recommendation):
Windows Internet Explorer
®
6/7/8/9
Windows Internet Explorer 10 (with compatible mode
recommended)
Important:
R When using Windows Server
®
2008/Windows
Server 2012, only the printer driver can be
supported. Install the printer driver using the Add
Printer feature of Windows.
R With Mac OS X, only the printer driver, scanner
driver (TWAIN/ICA) and PC fax (transmission) are
supported. See the setup guide for Mac OS X for
details.
R To assure continued emission limit compliance:
– use only shielded USB cable (Example:
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified cable).
– use only shielded LAN cable (Category 5
(Cat-5) Ethernet cable) (KX-MB2090 only).
R To protect the unit, use only shielded USB cable
in areas where thunderstorms occur.
2.12 Installing software (including
printer, scanner and other
drivers)
Panasonic Multi-Function Station software enables the
unit to carry out the following functions:
– Printing on plain paper, thin paper and labels
– Displaying the preview of the print image, changing
the page order, deleting pages, and changing the
print layout etc. before printing (Easy Print Utility)
– Scanning documents and converting an image into
text with OCR software
– Scanning from other applications for Microsoft
®
Windows that support TWAIN scanning and WIA
scanning (USB connection only)
– Storing, editing or erasing items in the phonebook
using your computer
– Storing, editing or erasing items in the email address
book using your computer (KX-MB2090 only)
– Programming the features using your computer
– Sending, receiving fax documents using your
computer
R Install Multi-Function Station (CD-ROM) before
connecting the unit to a computer with the USB
cable. If the unit is connected to a computer with
the USB cable before installing Multi-Function
Station, the [Driver Software Installation]
dialogue box may appear. If this dialogue box
appears, click [Close].
R Software features and appearance are subject to
change without notice.
R If you are also using KX-MB200/KX-MB700/
KX-FLB880 series, see page 97.
1 Start Windows and exit all other applications.
R You must be logged in as an administrator in
order to install Multi-Function Station.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
R If the [Select Language] dialogue box appears,
select the language that you want to use with this
software. Click [OK].
R If the installation does not start automatically:
Click [Start] A [All Programs] A
[Accessories]. Choose [Run]. Type “D:\Install”
(where “D” is the drive letter of your CD-ROM
drive). Click [OK].
(If you are not sure what the drive letter is for your
CD-ROM drive, use Windows Explorer and look
for the CD-ROM drive.)
3 [Easy Installation]
R The installation will start automatically.
4 When the setup program starts, follow the on-screen
instructions.
R The following applications will also be installed.
– Easy Print Utility (page 28)
– OCR software (page 30)
– Device Monitor (page 77)
5 The [Connection Type] dialogue box appears.
For USB connection:
1. [Connect directly with a USB cable.] A [Next]
R The [Connect Device] dialogue box will appear.
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