For a successful setup, follow this standard installation sequence as outlined by technical support centers like Optitex Help Center :

Do not turn on the plotter yet. Connect it to your PC via USB or the designated interface cable.

Older versions of the Alys plotter also came with software. This software was designed to facilitate easy printing, including the ability to download patterns directly from the internet. If you are working with a vintage model, AlysPilot might be the key to getting it operational.

: Sites like Outbyte provide USB drivers compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 (both 32-bit and 64-bit).