System Requirements; Supported Printing Environments; Hardware Requirements - NEC Super Script 4400 Maintenance Manual

System Requirements

Your SuperScript 4400 printer and software can operate using the following minimum system configurations.
Windows Operating System
• Microsoft Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98,
or Windows NT 4.0
• 486 or higher CPU
• CD-ROM drive
• 5 MB of free hard disk space
• 8 MB or more of RAM
• Parallel Port
• Ethernet connection (for the 4400N)
MacOS
• Mac OS 7.1 or higher
• 68040 or higher CPU
• CD-ROM drive
• 5 MB of free hard disk space
• 8 MB or more of RAM
• Ethernet connection on the 4400N
Web-Based Printing Requirements
To use the web-based Pull Printing and NEC PrintAgent features, you need to have Microsoft's Internet Explorer
4.01 SP1 web browser.
Network Printing Requirements

Supported Printing Environments

The SuperScript 4400 comes with software for using the printer on several operating systems and networks,
including
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• Microsoft Windows
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• NetWare versions 3.x and 4.x
• Mac™ OS 7.1 and higher using EtherTalk
• Peer to peer printing for Windows 95/98
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• UNIX
For network setup, your workstation and network operating system should be configured and operating correctly,
and your SuperScript 4400 printer drivers should already be properly installed.

Hardware Requirements

You need to provide the following additional hardware to setup and connect your printer.
• For standard connection, a IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable.
• For network connection, Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-T Ethernet
shown here.
note:
The NIC automatically detects whether you have a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection. For better
performance, NEC recommends that you use shielded cable and connectors when connecting to
100 Mbps Ethernet.
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