Epson 8500 manual Contents

Contents

Introduction

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-4
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-6
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-10
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-11
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Software
For Windows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-2
Installing the printer driver using My Computer . . . . . .	2-3
Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play . . . . . .	2-4
Accessing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-5
Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-6
For Windows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-8
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-8
Accessing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-9
Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-11

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