No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
Notes
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko
Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While
every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for
damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse
of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to
strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or
any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by
Seiko Epson Corporation.
NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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• EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan and other countries/regions.
Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Marks used in this guide
The following marks are used in this guide to indicate important information.
Indicates information with which you must comply when using this product. Ignoring this
information and mishandling the product may cause it to fail or malfunction.
Indicates an additional explanation or information we want you to know.
Screens Procedures in this guide
Unless otherwise indicated, the Windows screens appearing in this guide are Vista screens.
Organization of this manual
The following instruction guides are included with this product.
PP-100N Setup GuideBriefly describes how to set up this product with illustrations. See the
PP-100N Administrator’s Guide for more information.
PP-100N User’s Guide (PDF)Presents detailed information users need to know such as how to install
the software, the product functions and operations, as well as
maintenance information.
PP-100N Administrator’s
Guide (PDF)
Presents detailed information necessary for setting up, operating, and
managing this product. It also describes how to troubleshoot various
problems. It is included on the Discproducer Utility & Documents Disc.
■ Changing the ink cartridge.......................... 125
Checking the ink levels .........................................125
Replacing the ink cartridges.................................126
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Before Using This Product
Flat
For safe use
• To use this product safely, be sure to read this guide as well as the other instruction guides included with this
product before using it.
• Keep this guide at hand so that you can resolve any questions you have about this product.
To prevent harm to customers and other people or damage to property, this guide contains the following symbols and
warning displays for operations and use that may be dangerous. Please read the guide after thoroughly
understanding this information.
If this display is ignored and the product is mishandled, it may result in death or serious
WARNING
CAUTION
injury.
If this display is ignored and the product is mishandled, it may result in bodily harm or
physical damage.
Indicates action that should not
be performed (prohibited).
Indicates that disassembly is
prohibited.
Indicates that touching the
product with wet hands is
prohibited.
Install this product in the following type of place.
Place that is flat and stable
Indicates that the product must
not come in contact with water.
Indicates that the plug should be
disconnected from the outlet.
Place with the following temperature and
humidity range
• When using this product in a place where static electricity is easily generated, use an
antistatic mat or other product to prevent static electricity.
• Do not install on a surface that is smaller than the base of the product.
If the rubber bases on the bottom of the product extend beyond this surface, it places stress
on the internal mechanisms, which negatively affects disc writing, printing and transporting.
Be sure to install on a flat surface that is wider than the product so that all of the feet on the
base of the product rest firmly on it.
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WARNING
CAUTION
Before Using This Product
• Do not use flammable gas sprays inside or around this product. There is a
risk that gas will build up and a spark may cause a fire.
• Do not install in a place where volatile substances, such as alcohol or paint
thinner, are present or in a place where there is fire.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the
product in all directions. If you place the product by the wall, leave more than
10 cm between the back of the product and the wall. The product will not
operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
Do not install or store in an unstable place (such as on a wobbly or tilted
surface), in reach of children, or in a place subject to vibration from other
machines.
There is a risk that it could drop or fall over, resulting in injury.
Do not install in places where there is excessive moisture or dust, risk of getting
wet, direct sunlight, severe changes in temperature and humidity, or close to
heating and cooling devices.
There is a risk of electric shock, fire, and malfunction or failure of this product.
Do not block the air vents on this product.
Blocking the air vents may result in internal heat build-up and fire.
Do not install in the following types of places.
• Tight spaces where ventilation is poor, such as in a closet or on a bookshelf
• On a rug or bed
If you place the product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the
back of the product and the wall. It is also necessary to leave enough space
in front of the product to open and close the disc cover.
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Cautions for the power source
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.
WARNING
Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
Also, do not plug the power cord into an outlet with many other cords
connected to it.
Using an out-of-spec power source may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power cord.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
If the power cord is damaged, consult your dealer for repairs.
Observe the following when handling the power cord.
• Do not modify the power cord
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord
• Do not bend, twist or pull the power cord by force
• Do not wire heating appliances nearby
Be careful when handling the power plug.
Mishandling may result in fire.
• Do not leave plugged into a power source having foreign matter such as
dust
• Firmly insert the prongs of the power plug all the way
CAUTION
When you disconnect the power plug from the outlet, be sure to turn off the
power and hold the plug as you pull.
If you stretch the power cord, it may become damaged, which could result in
electric shock or fire.
Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard. Also, do
not use the power cord included with this product with any other devices.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
For safety reasons, be sure to ground the power cord.
The power code included with the product is a 3-pin cable with a power
system grounding (PE) terminal, so connect it to an outlet with a grounding
electrode and ground it securely.
Regularly disconnect the power plug from the outlet and clean the base of the
prongs and between the prongs.
If you leave the power plug connected to an outlet for a long time, the base
of the power plug prongs may become dusty, which may result in short circuit
and fire.
For safety, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet when you will
not be using the product for a long time.
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Cautions for using
Do not continue to use under abnormal conditions such as smoke, unusual
odors or sounds.
WARNING
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
and contact your dealer or the Epson Repair Center about repairs. Servicing
the product yourself is dangerous, so never attempt it.
Do not insert or drop metal or flammable objects into the air vents or other
openings.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
If a foreign object, water or other liquid enters the product, do not continue to
use it.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
and contact your dealer or the Epson Repair Center about repairs.
Before Using This Product
Do not attempt to service the product yourself
This may result in injury, electric shock, fire or malfunction.
Do not leave containers of water or other liquid on this product.
If water spills on or into the product, this may result in electric shock, fire, or
malfunction.
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CAUTION
Do not step or place heavy objects on top of the product.
Be especially careful in households with small children. There is a risk that it
could fall over or break, resulting in injury.
Do not use the various cables (cords) to connect the product in a way other
than that specified in the instruction guide.
Faulty wiring may result in fire.
Do not connect a telephone line to the Ethernet interface connector.
This may result in damage to the telephone line or this product.
When connecting this product to a computer (or other devices) using a cable,
be careful to orient the connector the right way.
The connectors on the cables have a specific orientation. If you connect
incorrectly oriented connectors to both this product and the computer (or
other devices), this may result in the malfunction of both connected devices.
When storing or transporting this product, do not tilt it, stand it on end, or turn it
upside down.
When transporting the product, be sure to package it in the original box to
protect it from any impact.
For safety reasons, if you move this product, first check that the power is off, the
power plug is disconnected from the outlet, and all of the wires are
disconnected.
When replacing the ink cartridges, be careful that the ink does not contact
your eyes or skin.
Be especially careful because once an ink cartridge is used, there may be
some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets into your eyes, immediately flush
them with water, and if it gets onto your skin, immediately wash the area with
soap and water. Leaving the ink as is may result in bloodshot eyes or mild
inflammation. In the rare event that there is a problem, immediately consult
with a physician.
Do not disassemble the ink cartridges to replenish or refill the ink.
Do not shake the ink cartridge too hard.
The ink cartridge may leak if you shake it around too much.
Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Also, do not ingest the ink.
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Before Using This Product
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded interface cable to this product will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. You
are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC compliance statement for American users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
For Canadian users
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For California customers only
The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Indication required for directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address:3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
http://www.epson.com/
Importer: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address:Azië building, Atlas ArenA,
Hoogoorddreef 5,
1101 BA Amsterdam Zuidoost
The Netherlands
http://www.epson.com/europe.html
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Cautions for CD/DVD discs
Before using this product, run an operation check to make sure it is functioning normally. Also, back up the data on
CD/DVD discs onto separate media as necessary. Data may be damaged or lost at the following times:
• When there is static electricity or electrical noise
• During improper use
• During a malfunction or repair
• When there is damage due to a natural disaster
Even if the product is still under warranty, Epson accepts no responsibility for data that is lost or damaged due to
causes not limited to those listed above.
Uses of this product
This product is for business use and not for household use.
Incidental loss arising from the use of this product
Should you not obtain the results you expect from this product, including the bundled software, we cannot provide
compensation for incidental loss arising from that fact, such as expenses required for the use of this product and lost
earnings that would have been gained through the use of this product.
Restriction of Use
When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability / safety, such as transportation devices related to
aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional /
precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail-safes and
redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this product was not intended
for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability / safety, such as aerospace equipment, main
communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct medical care,
etc., please make your own judgment on this product’s suitability after a full evaluation.
Open source software license
This product uses open source software in addition to Epson proprietary software. For a list of the open source
software used in this product as well as license terms for this software, see Open Source Software License Agreement on
the Discproducer Utility & Documents Disc included with the product.
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Part Names and Functions
2
1
4
5
3
1
4
2
3
5
Front
1Control panel
Use to control this product (PP-100N). It also
shows the status of the product and menus.
See “Control panel” on page 15 in this guide for
details on the control panel.
2Ink cartridge cover
Open to insert and replace ink cartridges.
3Disc cover lock
Use the disc cover key to lock and unlock the
disc cover (when the security lock switch is on).
Part Names and Functions
Back
4Power button
Use to turn the product on and off.
5Disc cover
Open when loading or taking out discs.
1Ethernet interface connector
Plug the Ethernet cable into this connector.
2AC inlet
Plug the power cord into this connector.
3Rear printer cover
Open this cover only when a disc is stuck in the
printer tray.
4Security slot
Allows you to attach a commercially available
antitheft wire.
5Air vents
Expel heat generated inside this product to
prevent the temperature from rising. Leave at
least 10 cm between the back of the product
and the wall for ventilation.
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Inside
4
2
1
5
6
7
9
8
10
3
1Drive 1
Writes data on the recording surface of the discs.
2Drive 2
Writes data on the recording surface of the discs.
3Security lock switch
Turns the disc cover lock function on and off.
4Printer
Prints on the label surface of the discs.
5Stacker 3
Use as the disc output stacker. Holds up to about 50 discs.
6Stacker 4
Use as a disc output stacker. Holds up to about 5 discs.
7Lock lever
Locks and unlocks Stacker 4. Be sure to lock when attaching Stacker 3.
8Arm
Transports discs.
9Stacker 1
Use Stacker 1 as a disc input stacker. Holds up to about 50 discs.
10Stacker 2
Use Stacker 2 as a disc input or output stacker. Holds up to about 50 discs.
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Control panel
2
3
1
4
56
7
8910
/
1Power LED
Flashes and turns on when the power is turned on.
2BUSY LED
Part Names and Functions
Flashes when a job
3ERROR LED
Flashes and turns on when an error occurs.
4LCD
Shows menus and messages.
5EJECT button
Do not use in Standard Mode, External Output Mode, and Batch Mode.
6 button
Confirms the selection and runs processing.
7▲/▼ buttons
Moves to different menus.
8CANCEL button
Cancels the selection.
9 buttons
*
is being processed or a job is being received.
Moves the digit when you change the IP address.
10MENU button
Displays the top menu.
*
Job: Processing performed by this product, such as writing and printing data
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Checking the status of this product using the
indicator light display
This section describes the status of the product using the indicator lights displayed on the control panel.
Indicator light
Powe r LED
BUSYBUSY LED
ERRORERROR LED
Flashing/On
OnThe power is on.
When only the power LED is on, the product is on
standby for data.
FlashingProduct is being initialized or is shutting down.
When it flashes together with the ERROR LED, there is a
problem on the unit.
Product is processing a job, is receiving a job, or is
Flashing
OnThe cover, disc transport system, stacker, drive, or
FlashingThe unit is experiencing a problem.
backing up or restoring data.
When the BUSY LED is flashing quickly, a disc is being
ejected, so do not pull out Stacker 4. Discs may be
damaged.
printer is experiencing an error.
Status
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Basic operations
This section describes how to perform basic operations on the product.
Turning on the power
Press the Power button to turn on the power.
The power LED flashes, and then stays on.
Part Names and Functions
17
Turning off the power
Press the Power button for 1 to 3 seconds.
The power LED flashes and then turns off, indicating that the power is off.
• If there are jobs being published or waiting to be published, the power is turned off
after finishing all of the jobs. If an administrator has made the setting for sending email
notifications, after the job processing is finished, a notification email is sent to each
administrator saying that power off processing has begun.
• The power cannot be turned off for about 15 minutes after the power is turned on. The
power turns off automatically 15 minutes after “Power off Please wait” appears on the
LCD.
Turning off the power by force
When you are not able to turn the power off or you need to turn the power off immediately when a problem occurs on
this product, press the Power button for at least 3 seconds. Power off processing starts immediately.
If there were jobs that were in publishing, the jobs are cancelled.
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Part Names and Functions
Notes
Top menu
Cover unlocked
Notes
Unlocking the disc cover
If the security lock switch is set to on, the disc cover is locked automatically each time it is closed. To unlock the disc
cover lock, use the disc cover key or use the control panel.
If the security lock switch is set to off, the disc cover lock always remains unlocked.
Unlocking the lock using the disc cover key
Insert the disc cover key into the disc cover lock, and turn it to the [UNLOCK] position.
Unlocking the lock using the control panel
Press the MENU button.
1
The disc cover unlock screen appears.
Press the button.
2
When the disc cover lock is unlocked, “Disc cover can be opened” appears on the LCD.
If the disc cover is not opened within 5 seconds after the lock is unlocked, the disc cover is
locked again.
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Opening the disc cover
If the disc cover is locked, unlock it.
1
See “Unlocking the disc cover” on page 19 in this guide for the procedure to unlock the lock.
Hold the handle, and open the disc cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
2
illustration below.
• Do not open the disc cover while a job is being processed (while the BUSY LED flashes).
This could adversely affect the writing or printing quality.
• If you open the disc cover while a job is being processed, an alarm beep sounds and
the status of the current job becomes Standby. If you close the disc cover, job
processing resumes automatically.
• If a job is being processed, first pause the job and then open the disc cover. See
“Pausing jobs” on page 108 in this guide for the procedure to pause a job.
• To ensure safety during arm operation, never insert your hands.
• Do not operate any stackers while the arm is moving. This could damage the arm.
Closing the disc cover
Hold the handle, and close the disc cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration below.
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Part Names and Functions
Stacker 1
Stacker 2
Handling stackers
Load the discs into the stacker. See “Loading discs” on page 83 in this guide. Or take out the published discs from the
stacker. (See “Taking out discs” on page 104 in this guide.) Handle the stacker as shown below.
Stacker 1/Stacker 2
Stacker 1 and Stacker 2 are the same. Handle them in the same way.
Remove
Gently lift and pull towards you to take out.
Attach
Line up the indentations and attach.
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Stacker 3
Remove
Hold the handle, lift it up, and then pull towards you to take out.
Attach
• When you insert Stacker 3, first check that there are no discs in Stacker 4, and then
attach it.
• When you use Stacker 3, set the lock to [LOCK], and do not pull out Stacker 4.
Hold the handle, line up the indentations, and attach.
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Stacker 4
• Do not apply strong force to Stacker 4 when handling it.
• When the BUSY LED is flashing quickly, a disc is being ejected, so do not pull out Stacker
4. Discs may be damaged.
• Set the lock lever to [UNLOCK] when using Stacker 4.
Pull out
Hold the Stacker 4 grip and pull out the stacker.
Part Names and Functions
Push in
Hold the Stacker 4 grip and push the stacker in.
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Preparation
Installing the software
This section describes the installation procedure of the software required for using this product (PP-100N). After
setup of this product (see the PP-100N Administrator’s Guide) is completed, use the procedure below to install the
software onto the user ’s client computer.
Before installation
This installation procedure installs the following software. (It is also possible to install the printer driver only.)
• Printer driver
• EPSON Total Disc Setup
This software is used to register this product.
• EPSON Total Disc Monitor
This software is used to verify the product status from the client computer.
• EPSON Total Disc Maker
This software is used to edit the write data and the print data for the label surface and to publish using this
product.
• Important Note
You may use the Software to operate the EPSON products. You may use the EPSON
products to copy materials on to media, including but not limited to CDs and DVDs.
You agree to respect the rights of copyright owners. EPSON shall have no liability for,
and you shall hold EPSON harmless from, any copyright infringement by you or your
employees, representatives or agents.
• Be sure to install the software by following the procedure in this guide.
• When installing the software, log on as a user with administrator privileges (belonging to
the administrator group). The software cannot be installed if you log on with user
privileges.
• When EPSON Total Disc Maker is installed, several Windows components may be
installed. Some of the installed components may not be uninstalled (deleted) when
EPSON Total Disc Maker is uninstalled.
• If the system and user language settings are different, the installation procedure may
not be performed properly. Install in an environment where the system and user
languages are the same.
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Software operating requirements
The minimum hardware and software requirements for using the supplied software are shown below.
• Windows XP (32 bit, SP3 or later)
∗ Home Edition/Professional
• Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit, SP2 or later)
∗ Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate
• Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit, SP1 or later)
∗ Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate
• Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)
• Windows 8 Pro (32 bit/64 bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
• Windows 8.1 Pro (32 bit/64 bit)
OS (Operating system)
• Windows Server 2003 (32 bit, SP2 or later)
∗ Standard/Enterprise
• Windows Server 2003 R2 (32 bit, SP2 or later)
∗ Standard/Enterprise
• Windows Server 2008 (32 bit/64 bit, SP2 or later)
∗ Standard/Enterprise
• Windows Server 2008 R2 (64 bit, SP1 or later)
∗ Standard/Enterprise
• Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)
∗ Standard/Essentials
• Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
∗ Standard/Essentials
Preparation
CPU
Memory
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Vista
Windows 7 32bit
Windows 8 32bit
Windows 8.1 32 bit
Windows 7 64bit
Windows 8 64bit
Windows 8.1 64 bit
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 7 32 bit
Windows 8 32 bit
Windows 8.1 32 bit
Windows 7 64 bit
Windows 8 64 bit
Windows 8.1 64 bit
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
12.9 GB or more
26 GB or more
30 GB or more
50 GB or more
170 GB or more
XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) or higher
65,536 colors or more
Ethernet interface
This interface must meet one of the standards below.
• 100Base-TX
• 1000Base-T
Software
Miscellaneous
Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher already installed
Windows Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8 already installed
Making music CD:
Requires sound device with appropriate driver installed.
• The product may not function properly in environments where third-party writing
software or anti-virus software is installed.
• The source drive should use commands and operations that are compliant with MMC4
or higher, and be capable of reading sub-channels.
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Installation
Notes
Notes
This section describes the procedure for installing the software.
• To perform installation, the IP address or host name of the product are required.
Confirm the IP address or host name of the product from the administrator.
• If any other software or anti-virus programs are running, exit them before starting the
installation.
Start Windows, and load the Discproducer Utility & Documents Disc (DVD-ROM)
1
supplied with the product into an optical drive of the client computer that can read DVDs.
Preparation
When the AutoPlay window is displayed, click [Run InstallNavi.EXE] to proceed with
operation.
Click [EPSON Total Disc Maker] when the screen shown below is displayed.
2
If the screen is not displayed, click [Start] () - [Computer], and double-click the DVD -ROM icon to open
the DVD. Next, double-click the InstallNavi.EXE icon in the DVD-ROM.
When [User Account Control] screen is displayed, click [Allow]. When asked for an
administrator password, enter the password to proceed with operation.
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Click [Next].
3
Carefully read the license agreement, and if you agree, select [I accept the terms of the
4
license agreement], and click [Next].
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Verify the folder where you want to install the software, and click [Next].
5
To change the folder, click [Change] and specify the folder, and then click [Next].
Insert a check mark for [EPSON PP-100N (Network connection)], and then click [Next].
Notes
6
Check that [Complete] is selected, and click [Next].
7
Preparation
To install the printer drivers only, select [Printer Driver].
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Enter the IP address or host name of the product, and click [Next].
8
In this example, we enter http://192.168.192.168.
If the IP address or host name of PP-100N is not entered, register this product after the
installation is finished. (See “Registering the product” on page 32 in this guide.)
Click [Install].
9
The installation process is started.
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