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    							Using the PostScript Printer Driver121
    ❏On the Device Settings sheet of the printer’s Properties dialog box, make sure that 
    SEND CTRL-D Before Each Job and SEND CTRL-D After Each Job are set to No.
    ❏TBCP (Tagged binary communications protocol) cannot be used as the Output 
    Protocol setting.
    ❏On the Job Settings sheet of the printer’s Properties dialog box, make sure to clear the 
    Job Management On check box.
    Using the PostScript Printer Driver with Macintosh
    Installing the PostScript printer driver 
    Follow the steps below to install the PostScript printer driver.
    Note:
    Make sure that no applications are running on your Macintosh before installing the printer driver.
    For Mac OS X users
    Note:
    Make sure that Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 
    10.2) is not open.
    1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
    2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
    3. Double-click Mac OS X, then double-click PS Installer.
    Note:
    For Mac OS X 10.2, if the Authenticate window appears, enter the user name and password for 
    an administrator.
    4. The Install EPSON PostScript Software screen appears, click Continue, then follow 
    the on-screen instructions.
    5. Easy Install is displayed on the screen. Click Install.
    Note:
    For Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4, if the Authenticate window appears, enter the user name and 
    password for an administrator.
    6. When installation is done, click Close.
     
    						
    							Using the PostScript Printer Driver122
    Selecting the printer
    After installing the PostScript 3 printer driver, you need to select the printer.
    Selecting a printer in a network environment
    If the printer is connected through the Ethernet interface or an optional network card.
    For Mac OS X users
    Follow the steps below to select the printer.
    Note:
    ❏You cannot use FireWire for printer connection in the PostScript 3 mode. Although EPSON 
    FireWire appears in the interface pop-up list, it cannot be used with the PostScript 3 printer 
    driver.
    ❏You need to make the settings for your installed options manually when the printer is connected 
    using USB, IP printing, or Bonjour (Rendezvous). When the printer is connected using 
    AppleTalk, the printer software automatically makes the settings.
    ❏Make sure to specify ASCII as the data format in the application.
    1. Open the Applications folder, open the Utilities folder, then double-click Printer 
    Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2).
    The Printer List window appears.
    2. Click Add in the Printer List window.
    3. Select the protocol or the interface that you are using from the pop-up list.
    Note for Appletalk users:
    Make sure to select AppleTalk. Do not select EPSON AppleTalk, because it cannot be used 
    with the PostScript 3 printer driver.
    Note for IP Printing users:
    ❏Make sure to select IP Printing. Do not select EPSON TCP/IP, because it cannot be used 
    with the PostScript 3 printer driver.
    ❏After selecting IP Printing, enter the IP address for the printer, then make sure to select the 
    Use default queue on server check box.
    Note for USB users:
    Make sure to select USB. Do not select EPSON USB, because it cannot be used with the 
    PostScript 3 printer driver.
    4. Follow the instructions as appropriate below to select your printer.
     
    						
    							Using the PostScript Printer Driver123
    AppleTalk
    Select your printer from the Name List, then select Auto Select from the Printer Model 
    List.
    IP Printing
    Select Epson from the Name List, then select your printer from the Printer Model List.
    USB
    Select your printer from the Name List, then select your printer from the Printer Model 
    List.
    Note for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4 users:
    If ESC/Page driver is not installed, your printer model is automatically selected in the Printer 
    Model List when you select your printer from the Name List while the printer is on.
    Bonjour (Rendezvous)
    Select your printer, the printer name is followed by (PostScript), from the Name List. 
    Your printer model is automatically selected in the Printer Model List.
    Note for USB (for Mac OS X 10.2) or Bonjour (Rendezvous) users:
    If your printer model is not automatically selected in the Printer Model list, you need to reinstall 
    the PostScript printer driver. See Installing the PostScript printer driver on page 121.
    5. Click Add. 
    Note for IP Printing users, USB or Bonjour (Rendezvous) users:
    Select your printer from the Printer list, then select Show Info from the Printers menu. The 
    Printer Info dialog box appears. Select Installable Options from the pop-up list, then make the 
    necessary settings.
    6. Confirm that your printer’s name is added to the Printer List. Then quit Printer Setup 
    Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2).
    Accessing the PostScript printer driver
    To control your printer and change its settings, use the printer driver. The printer driver 
    allows you to easily make all the print settings, including paper source, paper size, and 
    orientation.
    For Mac OS X users
    To access the PostScript printer driver, register your printer in Printer Setup Utility (for 
    Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2), click Print on the file menu 
    of any application, then select your printer.
     
    						
    							Using the PostScript Printer Driver124
    Making changes to PostScript printer settings
    You can change the PostScript printer settings in the PostScript printer driver. Balloon help 
    is available to help you with the printer driver settings.
    Using Balloon Help
    Follow the steps below to use Balloon Help.
    1. Click the Help menu, then select Show Balloons.
    2. Place your cursor over the item that you need help with. Information on that item is 
    displayed inside a floating balloon.
    Changing the printer setup settings
    You can change or update the printer setup settings according to the options installed in 
    your printer.
    For Mac OS X users
    Follow the steps below to change the settings.
    1. Access the printer driver. The Printer List window appears.
    2. Select the printer from the list.
    3. Select Show Info from the Printers menu. The Printer Info dialog box appears.
    4. Make necessary changes to the settings, then close the dialog box.
    5. Quit Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 
    10.2).
     
    						
    							Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver125
    Chapter 7 
    Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver
    About the PCL Mode
    Hardware requirements
    Your printer must meet the following hardware requirements to be able to use the 
    PCL6/PCL5 printer driver.
    Memory requirements for using the PCL6/PCL5 printer driver are shown below. Install 
    optional memory modules into your printer if the amount of memory currently installed does 
    not meet your printing needs.
    * Printing may not be possible with this amount of memory, depending on the specifics of the job being 
    printed.
    System requirements
    Your computer must meet the following system requirements to be able to use the 
    PCL6/PCL5 printer driver.
    To use the PCL6/PCL5 printer driver, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows 
    XP or have installed the 2000 Service Pack 3 or later.
    For Windows XP or 2000
    Minimum memory Recommended memory
    128 MB* (for a simple print job at 600 dpi) 256 MB* or more
    Minimum Recommended
    ComputerIBM PC series or IBM compatible with 
    Pentium or higher CPUIBM PC series or IBM compatible with 
    Pentium II or higher CPU
    Hard Disk10-25 MB free (for driver installation)
    Memory128 MB (256 MB for Server 2003) 256 MB
    DisplaySuper VGA supporting 640×480 Super VGA supporting 800×600 or 
    more
     
    						
    							Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver126
    For Windows XP x64 or 2003 Server x64
    Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver
    To print in the PCL mode, you will have to install the printer driver. Consult the customer 
    support in your region regarding how to get the printer driver.
    Note:
    The PCL6/PCL5 printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used at the same time.
    Minimum Recommended
    ComputerIBM PC series or IBM compatible with Intel EM64T or AMD/64 CPU
    Hard Disk10-25 MB free (for driver installation)
    Memory256 MB 512 MB
    DisplaySuper VGA supporting 640×480 Super VGA supporting 800×600 or 
    more
     
    						
    							Scanning127
    Chapter 8 
    Scanning
    About Scanning Mode
    System Requirements
    Make sure that your system meets the requirements in these sections before using it with 
    your scanner.
    Check your system to see which type of interface you are using. Then see the appropriate 
    section for your system below.
     For Windows system
    USB 2.0 ports
    Note:
    ❏USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 1.1.
    ❏Contact your software manufacturer to find out if their software works in Windows XP 
    Professional x64 Edition.
    System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, or Professional x64 Edition, or 
    2000 Professional
    (Operating systems upgraded from Windows Millennium Edition, 98, and 95 are 
    not supported by the software.)
    USB 2.0 Host Driver by Microsoft must be used.
    Interface USB port (Type A) built into the main board
    Display SVGA or higher resolution monitor
    800 × 600, 16-bit (High Color) screen resolution or higher 
    (Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your 
    computer system, including the video card, display monitor, and software. See 
    your system documentation for details.)
     
    						
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    USB 1.1 ports
    Note:
    Contact your software manufacturer to find out if their software works in Windows XP Professional 
    x64 Edition.
     For Macintosh system
    USB 2.0 ports
    Note:
    ❏USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 1.1.
    ❏Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install 
    Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS.
    USB 1.1 ports
    System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, or Professional x64 Edition, 
    Millennium Edition, 98 Second Edition, or 2000 Professional
    (Operating systems upgraded from Windows 95 are not supported by the 
    software.) 
    The USB interface must be used in full speed mode.
    Interface USB port (Type A) built into the main board
    Display SVGA or higher resolution monitor
    800 × 600, 16-bit (High Color) screen resolution or higher 
    (Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your 
    computer system, including the video card, display monitor, and software. See 
    your system documentation for details.)
    System Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
    Fast User Switching on Mac OS X 10.3 is not supported.
    Interface Macintosh USB
    Display Color monitor with 800× 600 screen resolution or higher, and 32,000 or more 
    colors
    (Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your 
    computer system, including the video card, display monitor, and software. See 
    your system documentation for details.)
    System Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
    Fast User Switching on Mac OS X 10.3 is not supported.
    Interface Macintosh USB
     
    						
    							Scanning129
    Note:
    Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install Epson 
    Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS.
    Setting Your Originals
    Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not 
    scan published text or images without first checking their copyright status.
    Document table
    When using the document table, set an original one sheet at a time.
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    Caution:
    ❏Do not place heavy objects on the glass surface of the document table. Also, do not press 
    the glass surface with too much force.
    ❏To scan an original correctly, set the transportation lock on the left side of the document 
    table in the   unlocked position. 
    * Transportation lock
    Display Color monitor with 800× 600 screen resolution or higher, and 32,000 or more 
    colors
    (Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your 
    computer system, including the video card, display monitor, and software. See 
    your system documentation for details.)
    *
     
    						
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    1. Make sure the product is turned on, and then open the document cover gently.
    2. Place an original on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down.
    Use the document guide strip to align the horizontal edge of the document.
    Note:
    ❏The area with a width of maximum 1.5 mm from the horizontal edge and 1.5 mm from the 
    vertical edge is not scanned.
    1. Maximum unreadable area of 1.5 mm
    2. Maximum unreadable area of 1.5 mm
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