DEClaser 5100 Printer Installation and Setup Guide

This document is the "DEClaser 5100 Printer Installation and Setup Guide," published by Digital Equipment Corporation in January 1994.

The guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up the DEClaser 5100 printer. It covers:

1. Physical Installation: Steps include checking the product inventory (noting that interface cables are sold separately), selecting an appropriate location with specified space requirements, removing all internal and external shipping materials, installing the toner cartridge, loading paper into the internal tray, connecting the power cord, and performing an initial self-test to ensure the printer is operational before connecting it to a computer.
2. Connecting the Printer and Installing Drivers: Detailed procedures for connecting the printer to various systems and networks:
   • Ethernet Networks: Refers to the separate guide for the optional Ethernet card.
   • IBM or Compatible PCs: Explains parallel (Centronics/IEEE 1284) and serial (EIA-232/EIA-422) connections, including default communication settings, necessary modifications to AUTOEXEC.BAT for MS-DOS users, and guidance on using the provided PostScript drivers or alternative PCL drivers for Windows.
   • Macintosh Computers: Covers direct connection via LocalTalk or integration into an existing AppleTalk network, along with instructions for installing the supplied Macintosh PostScript printer driver.
   • OpenVMS VAX or ULTRIX Systems: Details serial port connections, distinguishing between EIA-232 and EIA-422 interfaces based on distance and speed requirements, and advises consulting a system manager for network integration.

The guide emphasizes following the steps sequentially for successful installation and refers to the DEClaser 5100 Printer User's Guide for more detailed information on printer features and operation.