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1 Lower the printer’s output tray, pull out the extension, and open
the cover.
2 Shake the package of ink cartridges four or five times. Then remove
the cartridges from the package. (Don’t shake them after removing the
packaging.)
3 Open the cartridge cover.
4 Lower each ink cartridge into its holder with the green circuit board
facing the front.
Then gently push each ink cartridge down until it is firmly seated.
The color of the cartridge label should match the marker on the
cartridge cover.
5 Close the cartridge cover.
1 Make sure you have all the parts shown here. If any parts are missing,
contact Epson as described on the back of this sheet.
2 Remove any tape and packing material inside and around the printer.
The tape may be in slightly different places on your printer, so check
carefully.
3 Slide the paper support into the slot on the back of the sheet feeder.
The paper support should fit securely.
Unpack
Install Ink Cartridges
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Paper support Power cord
Software
CD-ROM
Quick Guide
Printer
Ink cartridges
continue
Remove tape
Do not touch or remove
the white cable
Do not touch the
green circuit boards
or remove any labels
6 Close the printer cover, then press the ink button.
The green power light flashes as your printer charges ink
for a few minutes.
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while the green power light
is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for
more than 5 minutes.
Printer cables are not included with your printer. You need only one of the
following cables:
• USB cable (Windows
®
or Macintosh
®
) o r
• Parallel cable (Windows only).
Note: If you have Windows NT
®
4.x, you must use a parallel cable.
USB Cable Users (Windows or Mac
®
)
1 Make sure your computer is turned off. Keep it turned off until
section 6, “Install Software.”
2 Plug the square end of the cable into the USB port on the back
of the printer.
3 Plug the flat end of the cable into your computer’s USB port
until it stops. (You can use any open USB port.)
Parallel Cable Users (Windows only)
1 Make sure your computer is turned off. Keep it turned off until
section 6, “Install Software.”
2 Plug the end of the cable with the slotted connector into the parallel
port on the side of the printer, then secure it with the wire clips.
3 Plug the end of the cable with the screws on the side into your
computer’s parallel port and secure it.
Connect the Printer
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1 Fan a few sheets of paper and place them against the right edge
guide. Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.
2 Press in the side of the left edge guide and slide it against the paper,
but not too tightly.
Load Paper
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Turn over
1 Connect the printer’s power cord
to the printer, then plug it into a
grounded electrical outlet.
2 Press the printer’s power button
until the green power light comes on.
Caution: Use only the printer’s
power button to turn the printer
on and off.
Power On
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Don’t load paper
above this arrow
Flat end
Square end
Slotted endEnd with screws
Follow the appropriate steps below to install the software for Windows XP,
Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Macintosh.
For instructions on installing the software on Windows NT 4.0, see your
Quick Guide.
Windows XP
1
Make sure your printer is connected and turned on.
Then turn on your computer.
2 Wait for Windows to detect your printer and display a screen like this:
DON’T CLICK ANY BUTTONS ON THIS SCREEN.
Note: If a screen like this doesn’t appear, make sure your printer
is turned on and connected.
3 Put the Epson CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive and wait a few
seconds for the CD to be recognized.
Your printer software installs automatically and various messages
appear on the screen.
4 When installation halts, click Finish. You see the license agreement.
5 Read the agreement and click Agree.
You see the Options Menu. Continue with the instructions in
“Finishing Windows Installation” on the back of this sheet.
Install Software
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