Chapter 3
Using the Printer Driver For Windows
About the Printer Software
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your
printer, while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of your printer.
The printer driver is included in the CD-ROM that shipped with your printer. For instructions on
installing the printer driver, see the
Setup Guide
.
System Requirements
To use the printer software, your computer must be running one of the following operating systems:
Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (AcuLaser M1200)
Window XP, 2000, Me, 98/95, NT4.0 (EPL-6200/6200L)
This chapter uses screenshots from Windows 98 as an example. The screens may look slightly
different depending on the version of your OS.
Using the Printer Driver
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your
printer.
Note:
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To ensure proper operation, a computer name must be entered into your computer’s settings.
Make sure that there are no invalid characters in the name. If your printer is shared, the
computer name must be unique to your computer. For instructions on how to set the computer
name, see the documentation for your operation system.
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The screen shots used in this section show the EPL-6200. If your printer is the AcuLaser M1200
or EPL-6200L, your screen may look slightly different.
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The EPSON Status Monitor 3 is automatically installed together with the printer driver for the
AcuLaser M1200 or EPL-6200L.
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