This disk contains the following software components:
StylusCOLOR:
This driver allows you to use the printer's built-in serial interface to connect the printer directly to the Macintosh.
AT-StylusCOLOR:
This driver allows you to connect the printer to an AppleTalk network. Use this driver only if you have installed the optional LocalTalk or Ethernet interface.
EPSON Monitor2:
This utility monitors and manages print jobs that have been sent to the printer.
Bi-D Calibration Utility:
This utility calibrates the printer so that vertical lines are aligned.
EPSON Namer:
This utility assigns a unique name to the printer connected on an AppleTalk network. You need to use this utility for the AT-StylusCOLOR driver only.
B. System Requirements
The Stylus COLOR, Stylus Pro and Stylus Pro XL come equipped with both a Macintosh serial and a parallel interface. The serial interface is
for connecting to a Macintosh, and the parallel interface is for connecting to a PC. You can use both interfaces simultaneously to connect both a Macintosh and a PC.
An optional LocalTalk interface and Ethernet interface are also available for connecting the printer to an AppleTalk network.
To connect the Stylus color series printer to your Macintosh, you need the following:
- System 7.0 or later.
- A minimum of 5MB of RAM
- Plenty of hard disk space to store and print color images. The amount you need depends on the number, resolution, and size of your color images.
- A standard Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable.
C. Software Installation
Before you begin installation, make a backup copy of this disk. To install the drivers and utilities on your hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the driver disk.
2. Double-click the Installer icon. When you see the initial screen, click OK to continue.
3. The dialog box that appears prompts you to install software in one of three ways:
- Serial Driver Package. Selecting this option installs all the software needed for standalone use (serial connection), including the Stylus COLOR driver, EPSON Monitor2, and Bi-D Calibration Utility.
- Network Driver Package. Selecting this option installs all the software needed for a network user, including the AT-StylusCOLOR driver, EPSON Monitor2, Bi-D Calibration Utility, and EPSON Namer. In order to use this option, you must first install the optional LocalTalk or Ethernet interface board in the printer.
- Individual software components. Select only those software components you want to install by clicking on the items while holding down the Shift key.
4. Click Install to copy the selected software to your hard disk.
5. When installation is complete, click Quit to exit the Installer.
6. Open the Chooser under the Apple menu and select the StylusCOLOR or the AT-StylusCOLOR icon as appropriate.
If you select the StylusCOLOR icon, you are prompted to confirm the printer model name and the printer or modem port. Make sure the printer is switched on and the interface cable is connected to one of the port. Click the Confirm to check the connection. If you want to change the port, click the Cancel and click the appropriate icon.
If you select the AT-StylusCOLOR icon, the names of all printers appear to the right of the dialog box. Click the name of the printer to select it.
7. If you're using the printer's built-in serial interface to connect to the Macintosh printer port, turn off AppleTalk by clicking the Inactive radio button.
8. If you wish, turn on background printing. Note that background printing must be on to use the EPSON Monitor Utility.
9. Close the Chooser. This completes installation and selection of the Stylus color series driver.
Naming the printer
If you installed the printer on an AppleTalk network and are using the AT-StylusCOLOR driver, you need to assign a new name to the printer using the EPSON Namer utility. You will not be able to print with the AT-StylusCOLOR driver until you rename the printer.
Follow these steps to rename your printer:
1. Double-click the EPSON Namer icon.
2. After the dialog box appears, select the AppleTalk Zone for your printer and then choose the AT-StylusCOLOR as the Device Type.
3. Type a new name for the printer in the New Name text box.
4. Click Rename.
5. Click Done to exit after the new printer name appears.
D. Accessing the Printer Driver
The printer driver settings are accessible from two dialog boxes: Print and Page Setup. Most settings are available from the Print dialog box; however, to change the paper size or define a new one, use the Page Setup dialog box.
To bring up the Print dialog box, choose Print from the File menu of your software program. Then choose the Options button. This opens a dialog box that contains the settings that control the printer driver.
IMPORTANT. Whenever you exit one application and start up a new one, check that the printer settings are still appropriate. For example, if you choose special coated paper in one application, you will need to re-select it if you exit the application and bring up a new application.
E. Notice
This section covers compatibility and issues not previously documented.
Upgrading from the Stylus COLOR:
If you previously installed the Stylus COLOR driver for use on either the Serial or Printer port, you need to do one of the following: remove the ASFU Fixer from the Extensions folder in your System; or turn off the ASFU Fixer with Extensions Manager (for System 7.5 users).
Bi-D Calibration Utility:
If vertical lines in your output are not straight or if the color alignment is distorted, use the Bi-D Calibration utility to align vertical lines in text and graphics. The Bi-D Calibration utility provides two kinds of adjustment:
Black and Color Print Head Calibration and High Speed Mode Calibration. It is recommended that you use this utility immediately after installing the software.
EPSON Monitor2:
If you restart or shut down the computer with spooled files under background printing, you may not be able to resume printing after restarting. To correct this problem, remove the spooled files from the Spool Folder in the Epson Folder placed in the Extensions folder.
If a memory error occurs under background printing, spooled data may be lost and the output will be corrupted. In this case, remove all spooled files from the Spool Folder in the Epson Folder placed in the Extensions folder, then increase the memory size setting for EPSON Monitor2 using the Get Info feature in the File menu.
If only a portion of your image prints, you may need to increase the memory size setting for Epson Monitor to 2MB or more using the Get Info feature in the File menu.
High Speed Mode:
For best results when printing at Super - 720 dpi, it is recommended that you turn off High Speed Mode.
Finest Detail:
This option allows you to select for sharper edges in text, solid graphics, and line art at Super - 720 dpi. You should generally switch off this button because it slows down printing. This option may require considerably longer printing times and will increase Macintosh memory requirements. Additionally, some patterns may not print correctly. If you experience this problem, turn off this option.
Super - 720 dpi printing:
In 720 dpi mode, the printer may output an extra page when printing a document that has an image spread across two pages or an image at the very bottom of a page.
Memory shortage:
If a memory error message appears, you may need to increase the memory size setting for Application memory, EPSON Monitor2, or both using the Get Info feature in the File menu.
Virtual memory:
When Virtual memory is on, the driver may take too much time to spool. In this case, turn Virtual memory off.
Dithering B:
When Dithering B is selected, the pattern on the screen may not always match the pattern in the printout. To match the screen and output patterns, select Dithering A.
Custom Paper sizes:
The driver shows the selectable paper width from 4 inches to 12.94 inches because this driver supports Stylus COLOR, Stylus Pro and Stylus Pro XL printers. Refer to your printer’s manual for the maximum and minimum values you can specify here.
Application compatibility:
The following application compatibility problems have been noted:
- Microsoft Excel
When using the Macro "PRINT" command, don't set TRUE for the draft parameter.
- Aldus SuperPaint
When a printer error occurs during "Black and White" printing with background printing turned off, the Macintosh does not display an error message. The "Cancel" function is ignored when background printing is turned off.
- Adobe Photoshop 2.0 and earlier
If your monitor is set to 32,000 colors, your document will be printed in black and white. In this case, use other available settings or update your software to version 2.5 or later.
- WordPerfect 3.0
If you set "Monochrome" for Inks and "No Halftoning" for Method, some graphics may not print. In this case, select "Dithering A" or "Error Diffusion" for Method.
- PixelPaint Pro 2.0
When printing in 720 dpi mode, memory errors may occur. In this case, use background printing. This problem cannot be solved by increasing the memory size setting for the application.
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