Installing The Printer Software - Epson 300 User Manual

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's parallel
interface. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of
the cable, connect it to the ground connector at the back of
the computer.
See the next section for instructions on installing the printer
software. You must install the printer software before using
your printer.

Installing the Printer Software

After connecting the printer to your computer, install the
printer software as described in this section. The printer
software on your CD-ROM includes:
EPSON Stylus COLOR 300 printer driver.
The printer driver is software that runs, or "drives", your
printer. With it, you can select settings such as print
quality, media type, and paper size.
Utilities.
The Status Monitor utility helps you check the current
status of your printer. The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning,
and Print Head Alignment utilities help you keep your
printer in top operating condition.
Online help.
Online help gives you instant on-screen access to detailed
information and instructions on how to use your printer.
If you are using Windows 95 or Windows 98, follow the
instructions below. If you are using Windows 3.1, see page 2-13.
Setting Up the Printer
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