SATO FX3-LX - 1 Installing the Printer Driver

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1. Installing the Printer Driver
By installing a printer driver on a computer, data created with the computer can be printed by the
printer. You must first connect the printer to a computer and then install the printer driver. The
installation method varies depending on how the computer and printer are connected.
Printer Driver Operating Environment
 A computer screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels is recommended. If it is lower than
that, part of the screen will not be displayed.
 The printer driver supports the following OSs:
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7,
Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2,
Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008
Supported Connection Methods
The printer driver can be installed when the FX3-LX is connected to a computer in one of the
following ways:
 USB
 LAN
 Wireless LAN (when the optional wireless LAN / Bluetooth kit is installed)
 Bluetooth (when the optional wireless LAN / Bluetooth kit is installed)
Process to Install the Printer Driver
The process to install printer driver is as follows:
Prepare the printer driver 1.
An installer is used to install the printer driver. Prepare the installer on a computer.
For details, refer to "1.1 Preparing the Printer Driver."
Connect the printer to the computer2.
Connect the printer to the computer using one of the connection methods.
For details, refer to "1.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer."
Install the printer driver3.
Install the printer driver on the computer.
 When connected the printer via USB, refer to "1.3.1 Installing the driver when connected via
USB."
 When connected the printer via a LAN or wireless LAN, refer to "1.3.2 Installing the driver when
connected via LAN cable or wireless LAN."
 When connected the printer via Bluetooth, refer to "1.3.3 Installing the driver when connected via
Bluetooth."
Set up the driver4.
Set up the installed printer driver as necessary.
For details, refer to the following sections:
 "2. Setting Up the Printer Driver"
 "3. Settings on the [Driver Settings] Tab"
 "4. Settings on the [Configure Printer] Tab"