7. Multi-Function Station software477 Multi-Function Station softwareSetup7.1 Connecting to acomputerPanasonic Multi-Function Station softwareenables the unit to carry out the followingfunctions:– Printing on plain paper, transparencies,labels and envelopes– Scanning documents and converting animage into text with Readiris OCR software– Scanning from other applications forMicrosoft ® Windows ® that support TWAINscanning– Storing, editing or erasing items in directoriesusing your computer– Programming the features using yourcomputer– Sending, receiving fax documents using yourcomputerTo use Multi-Function Station on your computer,the following are required:Operating System:Works with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP*1CPU:Windows 98: Pentium® 90 MHz or fasterWindows Me: Pentium 150 MHz or fasterWindows 2000: Pentium 166 MHz or fasterWindows XP *1: Pentium 300 MHz or fasterRAM:Windows 98: 24 MB (32 MB or morerecommended)Windows Me: 32 MB (64 MB or morerecommended)Windows 2000: 64 MB or moreWindows XP *1: 128 MB or moreOther Hardware:CD-ROM driveHard disk drive with at least 100 MB of availablespaceUSB interfaceLAN interface for optional LAN board (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)*1 Multi-Function Station software does notwork with Windows XP Professional x64Edition (64bit), a new version of Windows XPProfessional that was released in and afterApril, 2005.Note:L Be sure to use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certifiedcable if your computer is equipped with theHi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.Warning:L To assure continued emission limitcompliance, use only shielded USB cable (2m or less in length).7.2 Installing Multi-Function StationL The screenshots shown in theseinstructions are for Windows XP and areincluded for reference only.L The screenshots shown in theseinstructions may differ slightly from thoseof the actual product.L Software features and appearance aresubject to change without notice.L These instructions are for the USBconnection. For the LAN connection usingthe optional LAN board, see the networkinstallation guide by clicking on the link in theMulti-Function help file.1 Start Windows and exit all other applications.L For Windows XP and Windows 2000users, you must be logged in as anadministrator in order to install Multi-Function Station.Important notice for the connectionL Do not connect the USB cable beforeinstalling Multi-Function Station. Be sureto connect the USB cable in step 6 onpage 48.1 USB cable1