Chapter 2 Installing the Desktop Manager Software 2-3Installing theDesktop ManagerSoftwarePreparing for the InstallationBefore you begin installing the software, take some time to prepare yoursystem and fax setup information required for installation.❏ Connect the MultiPASS printer to the parallel port on your computer.The MultiPASS printer must be connected to your computer to installthe Desktop Manager software.The selected parallel port must be a dedicated port. The MultiPASSprinter does not operate with a redirected or virtual parallel port.❏ Prepare the following fax setup information, which is entered duringinstallation:z Your preferred mode for receiving faxes with the MultiPASSprinter: automatically switching between a telephone and faxcall; automatically receiving fax calls only; requiring you tomanually receive fax calls; or handling incoming calls with ananswering machine connected directly to the MultiPASS printer.z Fax Heading/Unit NameThe name you want to appear in the fax header (usually yourname or company name), which appears in the top margin ofeach page of a fax transmission.z Fax NumberThe number for the fax line connected to your MultiPASS printer.This information is printed in the fax header, displaying in thetop margin of each page of a fax transmission.z Company Name (for Cover Page)Name of your company. Once entered, this information isavailable to print on a fax cover page.z Outside Dialling PrefixIf applicable, the number for accessing an outside line throughyour office phone system (usually 9).
