Epson CPD 9387 User's Manual
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1. 133 MHz or higher recommended Windows 3 1 95 98 or NT 4 0 NOTE EPSON Stylus RIP is not supported in Windows 3 1 At least 16MB of RAM 32MB or more recommended At least 50MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 150MB of free hard disk space for processing files more for large files CD ROM drive An available parallel port configured as LPT1 Year 2000 Ready Your printer is Year 2000 Ready However be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000 Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical support and information on installation configuration and operation of professional graphics arts products through the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan Dial 888 377 6611 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Weekend support hours are subject to change without notice If you have problems accessing the support line call 562 276 1305 in the U S or 905 709 2567 in Canada Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call make sure you have your Unit ID number which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan that comes with your printer EPSON also provides customer support through the following services Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON s Home Page at http www epson com EPSON Intern2. info apple com Contact Apple if you have problems installing the update If your iMac is running OS 8 5 or 8 5 1 do not install iMac Update 1 0 Instead Apple recommends that you download and install iMac Update 1 1 To find out which operating system your iMac is running select About This Computer in the Apple menu e At least 16MB of available RAM for the EPSON Stylus RIP software 20MB or more is recommended in addition to the RAM needed by your operating system and other applications e At least 52MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 150MB of hard disk space for processing large files e CD ROM drive e USB FireWire Serial or Ethernet connection to the printer To set up a Macintosh as a client on a network using the EPSON Stylus RIP your system must have the following minimum configuration Macintosh Centris Macintosh Quadra Performa Power Macintosh G3 series or iMac series Ethernet AppleTalk connection to the Macintosh set up as the EPSON Stylus RIP print server 16MB RAM 32MB or more recommended At least 2MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 150MB of free hard disk space for processing large files Macintosh System 7 6 1 or later CD ROM drive Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a standalone or peer to peer network environment your system should include IBM compatible PC with 486 or higher processor Pentium
3. Important Information for EPSON Stylus RIP Users Printing with Macintosh For optimal printing performance check these settings before you print Q Make sure you set the Background Printing option to Background in the Adobe PostScript 8 5 1 printer driver In addition open the File menu and select Preferences Make sure Raster Spool Mode is turned off the box should be unchecked Ifyou use the N Up setting be sure to select Print to File then drag and drop the file you created to the EPSON Stylus RIP Server to print Printing in Windows 95 and 98 EPSON Stylus RIP does not support the optional lower paper tray You should always load paper in the upper tray or load it manually EPSON Stylus is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Copyright 1999 by Epson America Inc CPD 9387 9 99 Contents About This Supplement Macintosh System Requirements Windows System Requirements Year 2000 Ready Where To Get Help Setting Up Your Printer EPSON USB Parallel Adapter EPSON Stylus RIP Aligning the Print Head Connecting Your Printer with the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter Installing Your Software Uninstalling Your Software Configuring for a Network Macintosh Users Windows 98 Users Options and Consumables EPSON Type B IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface Card EPSON RS 5000 Fiery LX RIP EPSON Type B 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet Interface Card EPSON Professional Quality Media Print Engine Memory Buffer lal
4. alaley SS DLALALYPd sy PolToInTATaTararalolrel SiR NEN ELD About This Supplement This Supplement provides information not included in the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 Setup Guide and Reference Guide It contains New system requirements for your computer Where to get help if you need technical support Descriptions of the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter and EPSON Stylus RIP that come with your printer New print head alignment tips for accurate clean printouts Instructions on how to connect the printer to your Macintosh with the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter and install your non PostScript printer driver Instructions on how to connect to a network with Macintosh and Microsoft Windows 98 Additional options and consumables See your Setup Guide and Reference Guide for detailed information about setting up your printer using the EPSON driver and utilities printing on special media troubleshooting and maintaining your printer Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer with a Macintosh in either a standalone or network environment as a print server your system should meet the following minimum requirements e Power Macintosh G3 series System 8 5 1 or later or iMac series System 8 1 or later NOTE If your iMac is running OS 8 1 you need to update your operating system before installing your printer software Download and install the iMac Update 1 0 or later from Apple at http swupdates
5. click Continue 10 7 Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to install the printer driver and select a default paper size 8 After installation is complete click Restart to restart your computer 9 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu 10 Click the G icon SPro 5000 11 Select the USB Port icon if you ve connected more than one printer the port is numbered a Chooser Select a printer port USB Port 1 select a AdobePS AppleShare USB Port Se LaserWriter 8 SPro 5000 SPro SOO0 AT Background Printing 0On Qof Active Q Inactive AppleTalk 12 Turn on background printing if you want then close the Chooser If you don t see your printer icon in the Chooser make sure your USB port and printer parallel port connections are secure and your printer is turned on If you still have problems check the documentation that came with your computer for help If the printer doesn t work correctly uninstall the printer software as described in the next section Make sure the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter is securely connected then reinstall the EPSON printer software as described on page 9 If you still have problems contact your EPSON dealer or EPSON technical support as described in Where To Get Help on page 4 Uninstalling Your Software To uninstall your non PostScript printer driver in Windows 98 fol
6. click the Capture Printer Port button instead of Add Port Select the printer port in the Device list then specify its network path Select Reconnect at logon then click OK When you return to the Details tab click OK 15 Options and Consumables This section describes options not listed in your Setup Guide EPSON Type B IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface Card This interface card C823722 provides up to a 400 Mbps data transfer rate between your Macintosh and high speed devices It also features automatic configuration and eliminates any need to turn off or restart your Macintosh when attaching a new device Based on the print engine performance there will not be a significant performance difference between the FireWire USB serial or parallel interfaces EPSON RS 5000 Fiery LX RIP EPSON and EFI have joined forces to offer an optional standalone Fiery LX RIP C850071 for the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 It gives you the power to simultaneously spool RIP and print jobs over your entire network plus complete WebTools and sophisticated color management EPSON Type B 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet Interface Card 16 The EPSON Type B 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet Interface Card C823632 allows you to connect your EPSON printer directly to a network EPSON Professional Quality Media EPSON papers are your best choice for everyday printing including presentations graphic arts comps and layouts professional level digital p
7. e technology to connect your EPSON printer to the Macintosh Follow the instructions on page 8 to connect the USB Parallel Adapter to your Macintosh EPSON Stylus RIP The EPSON Stylus RIP software lets you use your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 as an Adobe PostScript 3 Windows NT 4 0 and Macintosh and PostScript Level 2 Windows 95 and 98 compatible printer It reads the Adobe PostScript files automatically created by the EPSON Stylus RIP printer driver seamlessly converts them into raster images and automatically prints them on your printer In many cases you may not need the ability to print in PostScript and for these occasions you should use the standard non PostScript driver that comes with your printer Using the standard driver is also a good way to ensure that your computer and printer are connected and working properly See your EPSON Stylus RIP Users Guide that comes with the EPSON Stylus RIP for more information Aligning the Print Head After you have unpacked and set up your printer you need to run a print check and align the print head To use the utility from your printer software see pages 8 37 through 8 41 in your Reference Guide To use the control panel see pages 6 4 through 6 7 in your Reference Guide NOTE If you experience banding at 720 dpi run the print head alignment utility several times to improve results For optimal printing and to avoid banding follow these tips e Do not use plain pap
8. er when you align the print head only use high quality EPSON media e Use a loupe to view the printed lines when determining which set is vertically aligned e You may need to align the print head up to six times to achieve the best results Connecting Your Printer with the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter To connect your printer to your PC with a parallel cable see Connecting the Printer to Your PC on page 2 9 in your Setup Guide for instructions To connect your computer and printer with the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter follow the steps below You can connect your printer directly to a port on your computer or to a USB hub If you have any printing problems when the printer is connected via a USB hub try connecting the printer directly to the computer instead 1 Turn off the printer and computer 2 To connect to a Power Macintosh G3 connect the USB Parallel Adapter into an available USB port on the back of your computer To connect to an iMac first open the port door Hold the cable so the icon faces up and then plug the connector into an available USB port If you re using a USB hub plug the hub into the USB port on your computer then plug the USB end of the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter into an available port on the hub If you have more than one hub connect the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter into the first hub To connect the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter to one of the USB ports on the keyboard hold the USB connector so t
9. et FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON Forum on CompuServe Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvices For recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day seven days a week call 800 922 8911 EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON s technical information library by calling 800 922 8911 You must provide a return fax number to use this service EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center call 800 922 8911 You can purchase ink cartridges paper manuals and accessories from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Setting Up Your Printer To unpack and set up your printer see Chapter 2 Getting Started in your Setup Guide In addition you should also have the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter and EPSON Stylus RIP included in the box EPSON USB Parallel Adapter The EPSON USB Parallel Adapter allows you to use smart cabl
10. he Y icon faces away from you and plug it into the USB port 3 Connect the parallel end of the cable to the printer s parallel connector then fasten it with the wire clips Installing Your Software To install your non PostScript printer driver in Windows 98 see Installing the Printer Software in Your PC on page 2 10 in your Setup Guide for instructions The instructions apply to both Windows 95 and 98 Follow the steps below to install your non PostScript printer driver on a Macintosh using the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter NOTE If your iMac is running OS 8 1 you need to update your operating system before installing your printer software Download and install the iMac Update 1 0 or later from Apple at http swupdates info apple com Contact Apple if you have problems installing the update If your iMac is running OS 8 5 or 8 5 1 do not install iMac Update 1 0 Instead Apple recommends that you download and install iMac Update 1 1 To find out which operating system your iMac is running select About This Computer in the Apple menu 1 Make sure your printer and computer are connected and turned off 2 Turn on your computer and wait until you see the icons on your desktop 3 Turn on your printer and wait until the green O Operate light stops flashing 4 Insert the printer software CD ROM in your drive 5 Double click the EPSON Installer icon Installer 6 At the printer driver installation screen
11. hotography and fine art printing Refer to the Setup Guide and Reference Guide for a complete list For use in prefilm proofing the best choice is DuPont EPSON Professional Proofing Paper With the support of a RIP these papers simulate the texture and background color of popular printing stocks e DuPont EPSON Commercial Grade Stock Bright White Glossy Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 100 sheets S041160 e DuPont EPSON Commercial Grade Stock Matte Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 100 sheets S041203 Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 20 sheets S041201 e DuPont EPSON Publication Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 100 sheets S041207 Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 20 sheets S041205 Print Engine Memory Buffer The standard buffer provides 64KB of memory and is upgradeable to 96MB It uses standard 70ns SIMMs Fast Page Mode only three available slots Any extra memory buffer can be used for client free printing of multiple copies only However not all resolutions support multiple copy mode Memory for the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 is not available through EPSON contact your reseller for information 17 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark and DX3 EPSON FaxAdvice and SelecType are trademarks of Epson America Inc EFI the EFI logo Fiery and the Fiery logo are U S registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging Inc General Notice Other pr
12. low the instructions in Uninstalling the Printer Software Windows 95 on page 8 42 in your Reference Guide The instructions apply to both Windows 95 and 98 For Macintosh users follow these steps 1 Insert the printer software CD ROM in your drive 2 Double click the EPSON Installer icon Installer a At the printer driver installation screen click Continue 4 On the Installer screen click the arrow in the list showing Easy Install and select Remove Installer B v Easy Install Custom Install Remove Pro 5000 printer click the Install button The following files will be installed EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 Printer Driver Package ColorSsync ColorSync System Profile eColorSync monitor and printer profiles Disk space available 2 097 060 Approximate disk space needed 14 140K m Install Location EI on the disk Macintosh HD changes to Remove 5 Click the Remove button at the bottom of the screen 6 After the software is uninstalled click Quit on the Installer window then restart your computer To reinstall your software see Installing Your Software on page 9 Il Configuring for a Network This section contains information not provided in your Setup Guide or Reference Guide Before you can use your printer on a network you must configure your computer as described in this section Macintosh Users 12 To
13. oduct names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Legal Notices Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Copyright Notice 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 use of this information as applied to other printers Copyright 1999 by Epson America Inc CPD 9241 8 99
14. set up the printer so that you can use it on an AppleTalk network you need an optional EPSON Ethernet interface card for your printer You ll first need to install the printer software on all the computers see page 9 Then follow these steps 1 2 Turn on your printer Open the AppleTalk Control Panel and choose Ethernet or a specific Ethernet slot If prompted click Save Open the Chooser from the Apple menu and click the Ke icon SPro SOOO AT 5 Ifyou are using AppleTalk zones select the zone you want to use A list of all the printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right Click the name assigned to the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 o Chooser B Select a printer amp So SPro 5000 click the name LaserWriter 8 AppleShare assigned to your printer SPro 5000 AT AppleTalk Zones Background Printing Gon off Active AppleTalk GQ Inactive 6 Turn on background printing if you want then close the Chooser Windows 98 Users If your computer is on a Windows 98 network and you want other users to share the printer connected to it you need to set up the system connected to the printer host system so the printer can be shared and define a path to the printer on each client computer Before following the steps in the next section make sure you ve installed the printer software on all the compu
15. ters that will use the printer See page 2 10 in your Setup Guide for instructions NOTE This section describes how to set up your computer to use a directly connected printer as a shared printer on a network 13 14 Setting Up the Host System 1 2 Click Start point to Settings and select Control Panel Double click Network then click the File and Print Sharing button Click the want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s checkbox and click OK File and Print Sharing 21 x IV want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s Cancel In the Network window click OK NOTE Ifa dialog box requesting the Windows 98 CD ROM appears insert the CD ROM in the drive then follow the on screen messages Ifa dialog box appears requesting you to restart your computer do so Then continue with step 5 In the Control Panel double click Printers Right click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 icon then click Sharing on the File menu Click the Shared As radio button Then enter a Share Name Comment and Password as necessary and click OK Setting Up Client Systems 1 2 Click Start point to Settings and select Printers Right click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 icon and choose Properties Click the Details tab Click the Add Port button then click Browse to specify the network path to the printer NOTE To print from DOS applications as well as Windows applications
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