Epson 1290S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installing the

Ink Cartridges

Checking the

Package Contents

Installing

the Printer

Software

Plugging In and

Connecting the Printer

Unpacking

the Printer

Attaching the

Printer Parts

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Checking the Package Contents

Daily Use

paper support

paper manuals

printer

printer software &
Reference Guide CD-ROM

paper support adapterroll paper holder

The package contents may vary in certain locations.

Setup

Guide

black color

ink cartridges

power cord*

* The power co rd may come

attached to the printer in
certain locations.

protective film

Unpacking the Printer

Remove all tape and protective materials from the printer.

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Attaching the Printer Parts

Hold the paper support adapter so that the arrows on the adapter are
toward the front of the printer, and insert the adapter into the slot at the
rear of the printer.

Insert the roll paper holder into the slots at the back of the paper support
adapter, then insert the paper support into the slot at the rear of the paper
support adapter.

Note:

At this time you may mount the roll paper holder temporarily, by inserting it into
any slots at the rear of the paper support adapter. You do not need to actually mount
the roll paper.

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Plugging In and Connecting the Printer

Your printer connects to your computer via the parallel or USB interface.
Macintosh computers can only be connected 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, 98 or Windows 2000 pre-installed model that comes with a USB port
or Windows Me upgraded from a Windows 98 pre-installed model.

Using a parallel interface for Windows users

To connect the printer to your PC, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel
cable. Follow the directions below.

1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. Plug
the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

2. Plug the cable connector
securely into the printer's
interface connector. Then,
squeeze the wire clips
together until they lock in
place on both sides. If your
printer has a ground
connector screw to the right
of the interface connector,
connect the ground wire to
the ground connector screw.

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.

Using a USB interface for Windows and Macintosh users

To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard, shielded USB
cable. Follow these steps.

Note:

❏ For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB

port. If you must use multiple USB hubs, we recommend that you connect the
printer to the first tier hub.

❏ If your computer has more than one USB port, you may plug the cable in

wherever is convenient.

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Printed in xxxx 02.xx-xx