Epson Stylus Color 660 Start Here Manual page 2

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Set Up the Printer
Set Up the Printer
1 Unpack the Printer
Remove all the tape and packing material, as described on
the unpacking sheet in the printer box.
Make sure you've got a cable to connect the printer to
your computer, plus all these items:
paper support
black ink
cartridge
printer
Printer Basics
book
To connect to a PC, you'll need a parallel printer
cable that meets the specifications listed under
"System Requirements" in the Printer Basics
book.
Place the printer near your computer and an available
grounded outlet, but avoid areas:
with high temperature or humidity
in direct sunlight or dusty conditions
near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units
Be sure to check the System Requirements and follow all
the Safety Instructions in your Printer Basics book. If you
need help as you set up your printer, see "Problem
Solving" in your Printer Basics book.
2 Attach the Paper Support
Insert the paper support in the slots at the back of the
printer's sheet feeder.
color ink
cartridge
CD-ROM
3 Connect the Printer to Your Computer
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media pack with
samples of EPSON ®
ink jet papers
3.
Make sure the printer and your computer are turned off.
Connect the printer cable to the printer's parallel
connector; then squeeze the wire clips together to lock
it in place.
Connect the other end of the cable to your computer's
main parallel port and secure it as necessary.
If your computer has multiple parallel connectors,
connect your printer to the main one (identified as
LPT1 by your system). To use a different port, see
your Windows ® documentation for instructions.
To configure your computer to match your printer's
maximum speed, you should enable your
computer's ECP/DMA mode, if possible. See your
computer's documentation.