QMS Level 2 Printer Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Installation ============ The QMS Level 2 printer drivers for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 support all of your printer's features. This readme file lists the system requirements for the printer drivers and then describes how to install them from the QMS Software Utilities CD-ROM and from disk. >> Note: If you require the QMS Level 2 printer drivers for Windows NT 4.0 on disk instead of on CD-ROM, contact your QMS vendor. You can also download the printer drivers via our World Wide Web Server at http://www.qms.com or CompuServe at go qmsprint Minimum System Requirements --------------------------- The QMS Level 2 printer drivers for Windows NT 4.0 require the following hardware and software: - An IBM or compatible computer with a 386 processor - Hard disk with 25 MB free disk space - 16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended) - Windows NT 4.0 Initial Installation from CD-ROM -------------------------------- >> Note: If you want to be able to print to a QMS CrownNet port, the QMS CrownNet Print Utility for Windows must be installed on your Windows NT workstation or server, and a port must be created before continuing with this installation procedure. See the readme file in the \PLATFORM\WINDOWS\PRNTUTIL directory of the QMS Software Utilities CD-ROM for details on installing and setting up this utility. >> Note: If a Windows NT 4.0 or a QMS Level 2 Windows NT 4.0 printer driver has been previously installed, you must use the "Re-installation" procedure, later in this file. 1 With Windows NT running, insert the QMS Software Utilities CD-ROM in the appropriate drive on your workstation. The CD-ROM automatically boots. 2 In the Welcome dialog box, select Install Printer Utilities and Drivers. 3 Read the installation note and then choose Next>. 4 In the Installation Type dialog box select either General User Installation or Network/Custom Installation, and choose Next>. 5 Select QMS Level 2 Driver for Windows NT 4.0 and choose Next>. 6 Read the help screen for Microsoft's Add Printer Wizard, and choose Next>. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. 8 When you’re prompted to select a manufacturer and printer, choose Have Disk... 9 In the Install From Disk window, choose Browse... 10 Change to the x\PLATFORM\WIN_NT\DRIVER\4X\system directory, where x is the drive in which you installed the CD-ROM in step 1, and system is ALPHA, I386, MIPS, or PPC. QMS.INF displays in the File Name list. 11 Choose OK to return to the Install from Disk window. 12 Choose OK again. A list of QMS printers displays in the Printers list. 13 Select the appropriate printer, and then continue following the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to complete the installation. 14 When you're returned to the QMS Printer Utilities Setup, continue to install other printer utilities or drivers, or choose Cancel to exit from the setup program. 15 Remove the CD-ROM, and store it in a safe place. Initial Installation from Disk ------------------------------ >> Note: If you want to be able to print to a QMS CrownNet port, the QMS CrownNet Print Utility for Windows must be installed on your Windows NT workstation or server, and a port must be created before continuing with this installation procedure. See the readme file in the \PLATFORM\WINDOWS\PRNTUTIL directory of the QMS Software Utilities CD-ROM for details on installing and setting up this utility. >> Note: If a Windows NT 4.0 or a QMS Level 2 Windows NT 4.0 printer driver has been previously installed, you must use the "Re-installation" procedure, later in this file. 1 With Windows NT running, insert the disk in the appropriate drive on your workstation. 2 In the Windows NT Start>Settings menu, choose Printers. 3 Choose Add Printer. The Add Printer wizard opens. 4 Choose Next>. 5 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. 6 When you’re prompted to select a manufacturer and printer, choose Have Disk... 7 In the Install From Disk window, choose Browse... 8 Change to the appropriate directory on the disk, and choose OK. QMS.INF displays in the File Name list. 9 Choose OK to return to the Install from Disk window. 10 Choose OK again. A list of QMS printers displays in the Printers list. 11 Select the appropriate printer, and then continue following the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to complete the installation. 12 Remove the disk, and store it in a safe place. Re-installation --------------- If a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or a QMS Level 2 Windows NT 4.0 printer driver has been previously installed, you must use the following procedure to delete the files before installing a new printer driver. 1 Open Windows NT Explorer (from the Start>Programs menu choose Windows NT Explorer). 2 Delete the printer(s) you want to replace or upgrade. 3 Install the new printers using the "Initial Installation" procedure at the beginning of this file. 4 Reboot your workstation. Troubleshooting --------------- If you need assistance, refer to the "QMS Customer Support" appendix in your printer documentation. Trademarks ---------- QMS and CrownNet are registered trademarks of QMS, Inc. The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners: Microsoft, Windows/Microsoft Corporation; CompuServe/H&R Block. Copyright (c) 1998 by QMS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. QMS P/N 1810048-001D