Check the Printer

1.Turn off the printer.

2.While holding down the load/eject button, turn on the printer. Then release the buttons.

3.A page prints out showing the ROM version and a nozzle check pattern. When it’s finished, turn off the printer. If you have any problems with the test, see Chapter 6 in your User’s Guide for more information.

Connect the Printer to Your Computer

To connect your EPSON 600Q for Compaq Presario to your IBM® compatible PC, you’ll need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. For a complete list of system requirements, see the Introduction of your User’s Guide.

Note:

The printer is assigned to parallel port LPT1; if you want to use a different port, see your Windows® documentation for instructions.

Connecting to Your PC

1.Turn off the printer and your computer.

2.Connect the cable to the printer’s parallel interface; then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place. (If your cable has a ground wire, connect it now.)

ground wire

3.Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s parallel port and secure it as necessary.

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