EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN

Date: 7/26/2001

PSB No.: PSB.2001.08.003

Reference: TE01-045 Rev. A

Originator: JD, RR, TC & MS

Authorization:

Affected Product(s): EPSON Pro Graphic Printers

Subject: Compatibility Chart for Macintosh OS X Classic

This bulletin provides information on compatibility for EPSON’s Pro Graphic printers running in Macintosh OS X Classic mode. Mac OS X provides the Classic environment mode for Mac OS 9 compatible applications and device drivers. Classic mode will require Mac OS 9.1 system software. To setup Classic mode follow the steps below:

1.First install or upgrade your Macintosh system to OS 9.1 before installing OS X (for details refer to Apple’s OS X documentation).

2.To start in Classic mode, click the Classic icon in System Preferences. To find System Preferences go to the Apple Menu or click on the icon in the Dock bar on the desktop. Classic mode can also be set up to start automatically during the log in process. (Refer to your Apple documentation for installation and operation of Macintosh OS X Classic and 9.1).

3.To run a Classic application, just double–click on it or a document created with the application.

A)The following Epson models are supported in OS X Classic mode when using the connector type(s) described in the chart below.

Model

Driver Version

Connector Type

 

 

 

Stylus Color 3000

5.69E

Ethernet I/F

Stylus Pro 5000

5.69E

Ethernet I/F

Stylus Pro 5500

6.61E

USB/Ethernet I/F

Stylus Pro 7000

6.63E

USB/Ethernet I/F

Stylus Pro 7500

6.73E

USB/Ethernet I/F

Stylus Pro 9000

6.30E

Ethernet I/F

Stylus Pro 9500

6.73E

Ethernet I/F

Stylus Pro 10000/10000CF

6.63E

USB/Ethernet I/F

Note:

1.MAC OS X Classic mode supports USB-native and network-capable devices. Classic mode does not support MAC Serial, SCSI or FireWire connected devices.

2.Printers using a Fiery Rip Station for PostScript printing are not yet supported at this time.

3.Printers using Stylus Rip with Adobe PostScript drivers are not yet supported at this time.

B)The following models are not supported in OS X Classic when using the connector type(s) described in the chart below.

Model

Connector Type

Stylus Color 3000

Serial/Parallel-to-USB adapter/FireWire (IEEE 1394)

Stylus Pro 5000

Serial/ Parallel-to-USB adapter/FireWire (IEEE 1394)

Stylus Pro 5500

FireWire (IEEE 1394)

Stylus Pro 7000

FireWire (IEEE-1394)

Stylus Pro 7500

FireWire (IEEE-1394)

Stylus Pro 9000

Serial/Parallel-to-USB adapter/FireWire (IEEE 1394)

Stylus Pro 9500

Serial/Parallel-to-USB adapter/FireWire (IEEE 1394)

Stylus Pro 10000/10000CF

FireWire (IEEE-1394)

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