Epson Stylus Photo 915 Setup Manual
Epson Stylus Photo 915 Setup Manual

Epson Stylus Photo 915 Setup Manual

Epson stylus photo 915: install guide
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Installing the
Printer Software
Connecting
the
Printer
Installing the
Ink Cartridges
Checking the
Package Contents
Plugging in
the Printer
Unpacking
the
Printer
Attaching
the
Printer Parts
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  • Page 1 Installing the Printer Software Connecting Printer Installing the Ink Cartridges Checking the Package Contents Plugging in the Printer Unpacking Printer Attaching Printer Parts 4032216-00...
  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    This Setup Guide provides two kinds of information on setting up your printer and installing the printer software, both for direct printing and printing with a computer. Follow the instructions appropriate for you. Checking the Package Contents paper support printer roll paper holder The package contents may vary in certain locations.
  • Page 3: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer Remove all tape and protective materials from the printer. Store the protective materials in case you want to ship the printer in the future. Note: Remove the protective material as shown in figure A before setting up your printer.
  • Page 4: Plugging In The Printer

    To attach the roll paper holder, follow the instructions below. 1. With the arrows on the roll paper holder adapter pointing towards the front of the printer, insert the adapter as far as it will go into the slot at the rear of the printer. 2.
  • Page 5: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    P power button. 2. Lift up the ink cartridge clamps, as shown here. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage the printer. Copyright © 2002 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan. Printed in XXXX 02.xx-xx...
  • Page 6 3. Remove only the yellow tape from the ink cartridges. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them, or the cartridges will become unusable and you will be unable to print. If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape seal, you must remove that cartridge and install a new one.
  • Page 7: Checking The Printer

    5. Lower the ink cartridge clamps until they lock into place. 6. Press the e ink cartridge replacement button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about two and a half minutes. Caution: Always press the e ink cartridge replacement button to move the print head.
  • Page 8 3. Load the stack of paper into the sheet feeder with the printable side up and the right edge of the paper flush against the right edge guide. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper. Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
  • Page 9 Cleaning the print head Follow the steps below to clean the print head. 1. Make sure that the Processing light is on and that the is off. 2. Hold down the button for three seconds. The printer will start cleaning the print head and the Processing light will start flash.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the Printer Your printer connects to your computer via the USB interface. Depending upon your geographic location, you may need to obtain the appropriate cable. See “Options and Consumable Products” in the Daily Use guide for details. Note: In order to connect your PC via the USB interface, your computer must be a Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows XP or Windows 2000 pre-installed model that comes with a USB port, or Windows Me upgraded from a Windows 98 pre-installed model.
  • Page 11: Installing The Printer Software

    Installing the Printer Software After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus Photo 915” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Refer to the Photo Print Software Setup included in the online Reference Guide to install the Photo Print Software.
  • Page 12: Installing In Windows

    The Problem Solver provides tips and instructions to help you solve most problems you may encounter when printing. The Problem Solver can be accessed through the EPSON folder, Status Monitor 3, or the printer software. For details, see the “Diagnosing the Problem” section of your...
  • Page 13: Installing In Macintosh

    For Windows XP users, click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 915 icon, then click Properties. 3. Click the Utility tab, then click EPSON Status Monitor 3. 4. If the following window appears, your printer software has been installed correctly.
  • Page 14 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. For Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6 and 9.x users, double-click the EPSON icon inside the EPSON folder that automatically opens, select Install Software, and then click For Mac OS X users, double-click the Mac OS X Driver folder, and then double-click the SP915.pkg icon inside it.
  • Page 15 For Mac OS X users Follow the instruction below to select your printer: Double-click Macintosh HD (by default setting). Application folder. the Utilities folder. Print Center icon. Select EPSON USB. Click Add. printer. Double-click the Double-click Double-click the Click Add. Select your...
  • Page 16: Accessing Epson Statusmonitor

    1. Double-click Macintosh HD (by default setting), double-click the Application folder, and then double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. The Printer List window appears. 2. Select your printer, and then click OK. The EPSON Printer Utility dailog box appears. 3. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button.

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