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Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows, Checking System Requirements, - windows 8

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1-10 | Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows Make sure all computers meet the minimum system requirements. Then follow the procedures for installing the software and checking the installation. Depending on your network configuration, you may also want to set up printer sharing. Instructions are provided for both Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. Checking System Requirements The memory requirements listed in the following table are for printing a 23 × 33-inch full-page color image. Requirements may vary, depending on the size, complexity, and resolution of your images. System requirements Component Minimum Recommended Processor i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Pentium® II 300 MHz i486/66 MHz for Windows 98 and 2000 or higher OS Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 Available memory 16MB RAM 128MB RAM or more Hard disk space 40MB free for installing the software For printing a file, space equivalent to double the file size Monitor VGA Super VGA or better CD-ROM Double-speed CD-ROM drive Quad-speed or faster Installing the Software Make sure any virus protection programs are turned off before you begin. Then follow these steps to install your printer software: 1. Make sure the printer is connected and turned off, then turn on your computer. 2. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. 1-10

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
Contents	5
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh	6
Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows	6
Monitoring the Printer	7
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer	7
Resolving Problems	7
Specifications	8
A Configuring the Printer	8
Index	8
Introduction	9
How To Use Your Manuals	10
Using This	11
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips	12
Where To Get Help	12
ENERGY STAR Compliance	13
Important Safety Instructions	14
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	15
Installing the EpsonNet Internal Print Server or FireWire Interface Card	17
Chap1-Connecting Your Printer and Installing Drivers	17
Connecting to the USB Interface	21
Connecting to the Parallel Interface	22
Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing on a Macintosh	23
Checking System Requirements	23
Installing the Software	23
Setting Up Printer Sharing	24
Installing the Software and Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows	26
Checking System Requirements	26
Installing the Software	26
Checking USB Installation (Windows 98)	28
Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows 95 and 98	28
Setting Up Printer Sharing in Windows NT 4.0	31
Selecting Paper and Other Media	35
Chap 2-Handling Paper	35
Printing on EPSON Paper and Film	36
Printing Tips for EPSON Media	37
Using Roll Paper	37
Attaching Paper to the Spindle	37
Removing Paper from the Spindle	38
Inserting the Spindle in the Printer	39
Loading Roll Paper for Printing	41
Cutting Roll Paper Manually	45
Turning Off Trim Lines	46
Setting Default Roll Paper Margins	46
Using Cut Sheet Paper	47
Using Cut Sheet Paper Longer Than 19 Inches	48
Printing on Heavy Stock	50
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy Stock	52
Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features	52
Using the Paper Hammock with the Printer Stand	53
Setting Paper Configurations	55
Registering Paper Thickness, Drying Time, and Suction	55
Selecting Registered Paper Settings	56
Choosing Page Setup Options	57
Chap 3-Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh	57
Choosing Basic Print Options	59
Selecting the Correct Media Type	61
Choosing Advanced Print Options	62
Color Management Settings	64
Managing Print Jobs	65
Setting Up Background Printing	65
Using Monitor3	66
Cancelling Printing	68
Choosing Basic Print Options	69
Chap 4-Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows	69
Choosing Basic Print Options	69
Selecting the Correct Media Type	72
Choosing Paper and Layout Options	73
Choosing Advanced Print Options	75
Managing Print Jobs	78
Using the Progress Meter	78
Using the Spool Manager	79
Checking Printer Status from the Control Panel	81
Chap 5-Monitoring the Printer	81
Checking Printer Status from the Control Panel	81
Pausing and Resetting the Printer	82
Monitoring Normal Printer Operation	82
Checking Ink Levels and Component Life	83
Printing a Status Check	84
Responding to Messages and Light Indicators	85
Checking Printer Status from a Macintosh	87
Configuring Printer Monitoring	88
Checking Printer Status from Windows	90
Setting Monitoring Preferences	91
Running a Nozzle Check	93
Chap 6-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer	93
Running a Cleaning Cycle	94
Aligning the Print Head	95
Running the Print Head Alignment Utility	95
Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel	97
Replacing Ink Cartridges	99
Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade	101
Removing the Used Cutter Blade	101
Installing the New Cutter Blade	103
Running the Speed and Progress Utility for Improved Windows Printing	104
Cleaning the Printer	106
Transporting the Printer	107
Setting Up the Printer After Transporting It	109
Moving the Printer on the Stand	109
Replacing the Waste Ink System	110
Diagnosing Problems	111
Chap 7-Resolving Problems	111
Using Hex Dump Mode	112
Improving Print Quality	112
Solving Operational Problems	115
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems	117
Solving Paper Problems	119
Solving Roll Paper Ejection Problems	120
Clearing Paper Jams	121
Solving Windows USB Problems	123
Checking Your USB Driver Installation	123
Solving USB Cable Problems	125
Printing	127
Chap 8-Specifications	127
Paper	128
Printable Area	129
Environmental	129
Mechanical	129
Electrical	130
Initialization	130
Safety Approvals	130
Ink Cartridges	131
Parallel Interface	132
Forward Channel	132
Reverse Channel	132
ECP Mode	132
USB Interface	133
Appendix A-Configuring the Printer	135
Selecting the Printer’s Interface	136
Configuring the Parallel Interface	137
Changing the Printer’s Code Page Setting	137
Setting the Control Panel Language	138
Restoring Default Settings	138