Chapter 1:

Setting Up

the Printer

Note

Before you begin this chapter, complete the instructions in the Unpacking and Assembly Guide.

Note

The ink cartridges that came with your printer include a special chip that causes the printer to initialize as the correct ink model. Make sure you install these ink cartridges when you set up the printer.

Setting Up the Printer 1-1

Once you’ve assembled the printer, you’re ready to finish setting it up. Even if you have no experience, you can easily complete this process. You should allow at least two hours so that you don’t feel rushed.

This chapter covers the following information:

•Installing the ink cartridges

•Loading the roll paper

•Running a nozzle check

•Connecting the printer to your computer

•Installing the printer software and configuring it for network use, if necessary

•Aligning the print head from the printer software

Installing the Ink Cartridges

It’s important that the first ink cartridges you install be the ones that came with the printer. The chips on these cartridges are programmed to cause the printer to initialize as the correct ink model: Archival Ink or Photographic Dye Ink. Ink cartridges that you later buy from EPSON do not have the same program on their chips.

Before you begin, make sure that the printer is plugged into a grounded outlet. Then locate the ink cartridges that came with the printer. Follow these steps to install the cartridges:

1. Press the P Power button on the control panel to turn the printer on.