If you installed the software and cable for the parallel connection and now want to use the USB/Parallel Adapter . . .

You must first uninstall the printer software as described on page 52, then install the USB/Parallel Adapter software.

If you installed the USB/Parallel Adapter software and cable and now want to use a parallel cable . . .

Follow the steps below (you don’t need to reinstall the software).

1.Turn off the printer.

2.Disconnect the USB/Parallel Adapter cable and connect the parallel cable to your printer and computer.

3.Double-click the My Computer icon.

4.Double-click the Printers icon.

5.Right-click your printer icon and select Properties.

6.On the Details tab, select LPT1, then click OK.

7.Close any open windows, then restart your computer.

You’re using the parallel port . . .

For maximum print speeds, enable ECP/DMA mode on your computer’s parallel port. See your

computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions. (ECP/DMA doesn’t need to be enabled if you’re using the USB/Parallel Adapter cable.)

You’re printing over a network . . .

See your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide for computer configuration instructions.

Solving Problems with Printing

Only the P power light is on, but nothing prints . . .

Make sure the interface cable is connected securely. (Use a fully shielded IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.)

Run a printer check as described on page 43.

If you ran a printer check successfully, make sure your printer and application software are installed correctly. If you’re printing on a network, you may need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide.

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