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Note: With Windows XP, if you see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time, click Next, and click Next again.

7.Read the license agreement and click Accept.

8.When you see a screen asking you to turn on the printer, press the printer’s P Power button. (Make sure the printer is connected; see page 48.)

For network connection, click the Manual button, select the port you created for the printer, and click OK.

If you didn’t create a port for the printer, select FILE.

9.When you see the final installation screen, click Exit.

10.Register your printer with Epson, then remove the printer software CD-ROM.

11. If you need to create a port, see the Network Guide.

Go to the next section to update the printer firmware, if necessary.

Tip: For best results, use a USB connection when you update the firmware on your printer.

Updating Your Printer Firmware

To keep your printer features and functionality up to date, you should check for a newer version of firmware on the Epson support site and update your printer, if necessary.

Checking the Current Firmware Version

1.Press the r Menu button.

2.Press the d button until PRINTER STATUS is highlighted, then press

Menu.

3.Press Menu again and note the firmware version displayed. When done, press the l button.

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Epson SP9890K3, SP7890K3 manual Updating Your Printer Firmware, Checking the Current Firmware Version