Contents
Main
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Where to Find Information
This Startup Guide
Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM
Opening the Reference Guide
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Online Help
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System Requirements
To use your printer with a PC
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requirements.
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To use your printer with a Macintosh
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To use the Online Guide with a PC
To use the Online Guide with a Macintosh
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Contents
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
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A Few Precautions
When using the printer
When handling the ink cartridges
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When choosing a place for the printer
ENERGY STAR Compliance
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Laser safety
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CDRH regulations
Laser safety labels
Internal laser radiation
For United Kingdom Users
Safety information
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view
Rear view
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Chapter 1
Installing the Ink Cartridges and Loading Paper
1-2
Installing the ink cartridges
Page
1-4
Loading Paper
Loading roll paper
1-6
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1-10
Loading cut sheet media
Loading cut sheet media longer than 279 mm (long edge of letter size)
1-12
Loading cut sheet with a length of A4/Letter, A3/US B, and Super A3/B
1-14
Chapter 2
Setting up the Printer with Your PC
2-2
Connecting the Printer to Your PC
Using the built-in parallel interface
Using a USB connection (For Windows Me, 98, and 2000)
2-4
Installing the Printer Software on Your PC
Printer software components
2-6
Installing on Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT 4.0
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2-8
Ensuring that the USB driver is installed correctly in Windows (for Windows Me, 98, and 2000 only)
Setting Up Your Printer on a Network
2-10
R4C4860
For Windows Me, 98, and 95
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2-12
For Windows 2000 and NT 4.0
2-14
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Chapter 3
Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh
3-2
Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh
Using the built-in USB interface
Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh
3-4
R4C4860
Printer software components
EPSON Printer Driver Package
Installing on Macintosh
3-6
Using the Chooser to select your printer
Setting up Your Printer on a Network
3-8
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3-10
Chapter 4
Printing and Printer Management
4-2
Printing From Your PC
Making the printer driver settings
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4-4
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4-6
Cancelling printing from your PC
4-8
Printing From Your Macintosh
Making the printer driver settings
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4-10
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh
When background printing is on
4-12
When background printing is off
Chapter 5
Checking the Printers Condition
5-2
Using Printer Utilities
Accessing the printer utilities
For Windows
For Macintosh
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
5-4
Cleaning the Print Heads
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5-6
Aligning the Print Heads
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Using an Optional Interface Card 6-1
Chapter 6
Using an Optional Interface Card
6-2
Available Optional Interface Cards
Installing the Optional Interface Card
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6-4
EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS
