Solving Problems With Printing - Epson CPD 8882-R1 Printer Basics Manual

If you installed the software and
cable for the parallel connection
and now want to use the
USB/Parallel Adapter . . .
You must first uninstall the printer
software as described on page 52,
then install the USB/Parallel Adapter
software.
If you installed the USB/Parallel
Adapter software and cable and
now want to use a parallel cable . . .
Follow the steps below (you don't
need to reinstall the software).
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Disconnect the USB/Parallel
Adapter cable and connect the
parallel cable to your printer and
computer.
3. Double-click the
icon.
4. Double-click the
5. Right-click your printer icon and
select
6. On the Details tab, select
then click
7. Close any open windows, then
restart your computer.
You're using the parallel port . . .
For maximum print speeds, enable
ECP/DMA mode on your
computer's parallel port. See your
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My Computer
Printers
.
Properties
.
OK
computer documentation or the
manufacturer for instructions.
(ECP/DMA doesn't need to be
enabled if you're using the
USB/Parallel Adapter cable.)
You're printing over a network . . .
See your electronic EPSON Stylus
COLOR 660 Reference Guide for
computer configuration instructions.
Solving Problems
with Printing
Only the P power light is on, but
nothing prints . . .
Make sure the interface cable is
connected securely. (Use a fully
shielded IEEE-1284 compliant
parallel cable.)
Run a printer check as described
icon. on page 43.
If you ran a printer check
successfully, make sure your
,
LPT1 printer and application software
are installed correctly. If you're
printing on a network, you may
need to set up your printer for
network printing, as described in
your electronic EPSON Stylus
COLOR 660 Reference Guide.