Installing The Printer Software On Your Pc; Printer Software Components - Epson 9000 Startup Manual

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's parallel
port. If a ground wire exists at the computer end of the cable,
connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
Now see "Installing the Printer Software on Your PC" on page
1-3. You must install the printer software before using your
printer.

Installing the Printer Software on Your PC

After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install
the software included on the "Printer Software for EPSON Stylus
PRO 9000" CD-ROM shipped with your printer.

Printer software components

Your printer software includes the following items:
Printer driver
The printer driver is the software that runs your printer. With
it, you can make settings such as Media Type, Print Quality,
and Paper Size.
Utilities
The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head
Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top
operating condition.
EPSON Status Monitor 2
The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility notifies you of printer
errors and displays printer status information such as the
amount of ink remaining. The Status Monitor also guides you
when replacing ink cartridges.
Setting up the Printer with Your PC
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