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Color Ink Jet Printer
Color Ink Jet Printer
Startup Guide
Startup Guide
Printed in Japan 4012669-01
XX.XX-XX C01
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size COVER.FM 7/12/01 Pass 3 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 R DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size Front.fm 7/12/01 Pass 3 Where to Find Information This Startup Guide Provides you with the basic information you need to start using your EPSON STYLUS PRO 9500 and its optional and consumable products. Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM Provides you with detailed information about printing on roll paper or cut sheet media, the control panel, the printer software, and tips that will help you get the res
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size Front.fm 7/12/01 Pass 3 Note: If you hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference Guide, view it directly from the CD. Online Help Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be automatically installed when you install the printer software.) See your Online Guide for information on accessing online help. Syste
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 R DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size Front.fm 7/12/01 Pass 3 For using your printer with a Macintosh ® ® To use this printer, your Apple Macintosh must meet the following system requirements. You also need a USB cable to connect this printer to Apple Macintosh computers. Minimum system Recommended system PowerPC PowerPC 604e 300 MHz or higher processor System 7.6.1 System 7.6.1 or later 9 MB of available memory 16 MB or more of available 12 M
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size Front.fm 7/12/01 Pass 3 For using the Online Guide with a PC System Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 CPU i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95/NT 4.0) i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98) (Pentium or better recommended) (Pentium 133 MHz (for Windows 2000)) Memory 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended) Hard disk space 3 MB free to install the Reference Guide CD-ROM drive Double-speed (Quad-speed or better recommended
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 R DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size START.TOC 7/12/01 Pass 3 Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A Few Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size START.TOC 7/12/01 Pass 2 Chapter 2 Setting up the Printer with Your Macintosh Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Using the built-in serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Using the built-in parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Installing the Printer Software on Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Printer soft
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 R DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size START.TOC 7/12/01 Pass 3 Chapter 5 Using an Optional Interface Card Available Optional Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Installing the Optional Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 vii
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size SAFTY.FM 7/12/01 Pass 2 ❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 R DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size SAFTY.FM 7/12/01 Pass 3 A Few Precautions When using the printer ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer. ❏ Always turn the printer off using the Power button on the control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer o
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size SAFTY.FM 7/12/01 Pass 2 Caution Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously. c ❏ Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise. ❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of ins
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 R DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size SAFTY.FM 7/12/01 Pass 3 ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Offic
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size SAFTY.FM 7/12/01 Pass 2 Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage w and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow — Earth Blue — Neutral Brown — Live 6 Safety Instructions
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 R DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size SAFTY.FM 7/12/01 Pass 3 If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol (G). The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi K. Ramsey A5 size SAFTY.FM 7/12/01 Pass 2 Taking a Look at Your Printer Front view roll paper cover roll paper spindles control panel mounting brackets ink cartridge compartment ink cartridge compartment lower cover paper set lever paper basket guide track Rear view optional interface card slot cover AC inlet ink cartridge ink cartridge compartment compartment serial interface connector parallel interface connector 8
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 R DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size Setup.fm 7/12/01 Pass 3 Chapter 1 1 Setting up the Printer with Your PC Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Using the built-in parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Installing the Printer Software on Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 In
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Proof Sign-off: R4C5980 L DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita Rev. C K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size Setup.fm 7/12/01 Pass 3 Connecting the Printer to Your PC The method you use to connect the printer to your PC depends on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the printer using the printer’s built-in parallel interface, or send print jobs to the printer over a network using an optional interface card. For information on using optional interface cards, see Chapter 5, “Using an Optional Inter
