Introducing the Supplied Software
The following 2 types of CDs are included with this printer.
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Software disc
See the following section for descriptions of the software that has been supplied.
❏
Epson Edge Print disc
Epson Edge Print is a software RIP that can be effortlessly used with easy-to-understand operations.
See the
Setup Guide
(booklet) for how to install the software.
See the online help for details about functions.
The following applications are available for Windows on the supplied software disc. When using a computer
running on Mac OS X or one without a disc drive, you can install the software from
. Install as required.
For information about these applications, see the
Network Guide
(Online Manual) or the on-line help for the
application in question.
Note:
Printer drivers are not provided. A software RIP is required for printing. The Epson Software RIP, "Epson Edge Print", is
included with this printer on a separate CD.
The Epson Web site provides plug-ins for the printer.
Software Name
Summary
Epson Control Dashboard
❏
You can easily acquire the following variety of information provided by Epson on the
internet.
❏
Print settings (EMX) files
❏
Update information for the printer firmware (you can update the firmware easily
from Epson Control Dashboard)
❏
Update information (when update information is available, start EPSON Software
Updater to perform the update) for software and manuals installed from the
supplied software disc and setup navigator.
❏
Information from Epson
❏
With Epson Control Dashboard installed, you can monitor the status of the printer
connected to a computer over a network or USB connection.
❏
You can easily make and change media settings from a computer and write to the printer.
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“Starting Epson Control Dashboard” on page 23
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“Exiting Epson Control Dashboard” on page 23
EPSON Software Updater
The software checks if new software or update information is available on the Internet and
installs it if it is available. You can also update the manuals, Epson Control Dashboard, and
Epson Edge Print for this printer.
Epson communications
drivers
(Windows only)
Epson communications drivers is required when using Epson Control Dashboard, Epson Edge
Print and when connecting a computer to the printer via USB. Make sure these are installed.
Install Navi
This is the installer. During installation, you can easily use a wizard to set the address settings
for connecting to a network.
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