
INSTALLATION
Section 2-5
Computer and Operating System
Minimum Computer Requirement
• Windows XP Home or Professional Edition computer. Macintosh computers are not compatible
• 1.5GHz processor with 256 MB RAM and a 40 GB hard drive
• Writable CDROM drive
• Monitor (minimum 800 x 600 resolution)
• Mouse or other pointing device
• Ethernet port 10/100 Ethernet connection
• Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch (see below)
• Internet connection and email address (not required, but recommended)
If the external computer is part of a network, the Laser System’s Ethernet cable can be connected directly
to a computer network. However, in the case of a stand-alone external computer, a hub or switch is
required between the computer and the laser system.
Printer Driver Installation
• Do not connect an Ethernet cable to or power on the laser system at this time otherwise
unexpected results will occur.
• Attached to the inside rear cover of this manual you will find a CD-ROM that contains the XL
Series Print Driver and Firmware. Place this CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
• Using Windows Explorer, locate and double click on file xlinst.exe
• The installation software will execute and the ULS Network Printer Installation dialog box will
appear. Remove the checkmark in the “Install Printer Firmware” checkbox so that ONLY “Install
Printer Driver” is checked and click Next.
• Select which XL Series Model Printer you wish to install and then click Next.
• You will be prompted to enter the network address for your printer. Choose between DHCP
(Server Assigned IP Address) and IP Address (manually assigned IP Address). If you do not
know which one to choose, contact your network specialist.
• If choosing DHCP, choose a network ID from the dropdown list and then click Next. However, if
choosing an IP Address, select IP Address, enter a Printer IP Address, and then click Next.
• The printer driver files will now be copied to your computer’s hard drive. Once it finishes, click the
Finish button to complete the installation.
Recommended Software Programs
The following is a list of recommended software programs.
• CorelDraw 12 or X3
• AutoCAD 2000i or higher
• Adobe Photoshop (for photo editing)
**Most users purchase the CorelDRAW12 Graphics Suite package which contains all the software
necessary to operate the laser system to its fullest capability. Earlier versions of CorelDRAW
have experienced problems with the XP operating system, which in turn, causes problems with
the operation of the laser system. As a result ULS recommends CorelDRAW12 over earlier
versions. Whether you decide to use CorelDRAW12 or a different graphics software package, it is
critical that you fully understand how to use the software in order to successfully operate the
laser system. While ULS has made reasonable efforts to make the laser system as compatible as
possible with graphics and CAD software written for the Windows XP operating systems, ULS
cannot guarantee complete compatibility with any software not manufactured by ULS.
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