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7 Install software Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, you can download the software from the Epson website (see "Epson technical support"). Caution: Be sure to close your other programs, including any screen savers and virus protection software, before beginning this software installation. 1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your computer. Windows®: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. You can't install your software that way. 2 Insert your product CD. 3 Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window, click RunSetup.exe. If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Mac OS X: Double-click the EPSON icon. 4 Click Install (Windows) or Continue (Mac OS X) and follow the instructions on your computer screen. 5 When you see the Select Your Connection screen, check the "Connection options" section on this sheet for more information. Choose your connection. Then click Next (Windows) or Continue (Mac OS X) and follow the instructions on your computer screen. Connection options Wireless connection You must install the software on every computer from which you want to print. For the first installation, we recommend using a USB cable (not included) to simplify wireless setup. After the printer is connected to the network, you will be prompted to remove the cable. If you're using Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, or you don't have a USB cable, you will need to use the buttons on the printer to select wireless settings. Follow the instructions on your computer screen during software installation; they will explain how to connect the printer wirelessly this way. Make sure you know your network name (SSID) and network password: • Network name • Network password If you don't have this information, contact the person who set up your network. To view how-to videos on setting up your printer's wireless connection, go to epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Direct USB connection Make sure you have a USB cable (not included). Wired network connection Make sure you have an Ethernet® network cable (not included). You must install the software on every computer from which you want to print. Any problems? If you experience problems during setup, see below: Network setup was unsuccessful. • Make sure you select the right network name (SSID). • If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let setup continue. • If your network has security enabled, make sure you enter your network password (WEP key or WPA passphrase) correctly. Passwords must be entered in the correct case. Function buttons Press , , , or on the control panel to highlight a letter or function button on the screen. Then press OK to select it. Use the function buttons to select uppercase (AB12), lowercase (ab12), symbols, or spaces, and to delete characters ( ). When you're finished, highlight Done and press OK. The printer's screen is dark. Press a button to wake the printer from sleep mode.