Readme.txt Driver File Contents (gen_ansi_wnt2kxp_103.exe)

8/3/2001

Windows NT Printer Driver for Genicom ANSI series product.

Setting up the Driver
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To install the driver perform the following steps:

Windows NT 
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- Click on the Start button, select Settings and open the Printers folder.
- Delete previous versions of the driver(if installed) and follow the
  Removal instructions below.
- select Add printer and continue to 'Have Disk'.
- select drive e.g. A:\
- You will then be presented with the supported Genicom series Models,
- Double click on the required printer driver.
- The Driver will now install.


Removal/upgrading of the Driver
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It is essential that the following steps are followed when upgrading the 
driver.

- select Start, Settings, Printers and delete any previously installed 
  Genicom ANSI drivers, 
- Perform a RESTART and Boot into Windows NT,
- select Start,
- select Settings, 
- select Printers, Add printer and continue to 'Have Disk'.
- select drive e.g. A:\
- You will then be presented with the supported Genicom printer models,
- Double click on the required printer driver.
- If you are presented with a prompt to Keep existing driver, ensure you
  select the Replace option or the driver will not be updated.
- The Driver will now install.

NOTE: For your information the following files are installed in the 
        winnt\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86 directory.
        - GENCMNT.DLL
        - GENMSGE.DLL
        - GENICMUI.DLL
        Note: These files will be located in directories w32x86, 
              or w32x86/1 or /2

To remove the installed barcode display font perform the following:
        - close the Command Prompt Window.
        - Select Start->Settings->Control Panel and select Fonts
        - Delete the following font:
                - BarDisplay Fonts

If any problems are found please notify your nearest Genicom dealer, 
in order to rectify any problems should they exist.

APPLICATION NOTES:
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OFFICE 97:
When using resident fonts or barcodes with Word 97 ENSURE that you set the 
'Use Printer Metrics to Layout Document' setting found within Word under 
Tools->Options->Compatibility.
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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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