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Install software
Note:
If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, you can
download the software from the Epson website (see “Epson technical
support”).
Caution:
Be sure to close your other programs, including any screen
savers and virus protection software, before beginning this software
installation.
1
Make sure the printer is
NOT CONNECTED
to your
computer.
Windows
®
:
If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click
Cancel
and disconnect the USB cable. You can’t install your
software that way.
2
Insert the product CD.
3
Windows 8:
Click the CD/DVD drive message that
appears on your computer screen, then select
Run
Setup.exe.
Or, navigate to your CD/DVD drive and
double-click
Setup
.
Windows (other versions):
If you see the AutoPlay
window, click
Run Setup.exe.
Mac OS X:
Double-click the
Epson
icon.
4
Select your language, if necessary.
5
Click
Install
(Windows) or
Continue
(Mac OS X) and
follow the instructions on your computer screen.
6
When you see the Select Your Connection screen, check
the “Connection options” section on the back of this
sheet for more information.
Choose your connection. Then click
Next
(Windows) or
Continue
(Mac OS X) and follow the instructions on your
Read these instructions before using your product.
1
Unpack
Caution:
Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
1
Remove all protective materials.
2
Open the printer cover and remove any tape inside.
2
Turn on
1
Connect the power cord to the back of the printer and to
an electrical outlet.
Caution:
Do not connect to your computer yet.
2
Press the
power button
.
3
Install ink cartridges
Caution:
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
Note:
The ink cartridges that come with your printer have a lower
yield due to the ink system charging process. This process is carried
out the first time you turn on your printer and guarantees better
performance.
1
Open the printer cover, then open the ink cartridge cover.
2
Unpack the ink cartridges.
3
Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge.
Caution:
Don’t remove any other seals or the cartridges
may leak.
4
Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color. Press
each cartridge down until it clicks.
5
Close the ink cartridge cover, then close the
printer cover.
6
Press the ink button to begin priming the ink. This
takes about 3 minutes. Do not turn off the printer, load
paper, or open any covers until the process is complete.
Caution:
Don’t turn off the printer while it is priming or you’ll
waste ink.
4
Load paper
You can load various size plain and photo papers in the sheet
feeder. For instructions on loading envelopes or a CD or DVD,
see the on-screen
User’s Guide
.
1
Open the paper support and pull up the extensions.
2
Open the output tray and pull out the extensions.
3
Slide the edge guide to the left.
4
Load paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter,
or glossy side), against the right edge of the sheet
feeder, and behind the tab. Then squeeze the left edge
guide and slide it against the left edge of the paper, but
not too tightly.
Note:
Don’t load the paper sideways. Always load it short
edge first.
EPSON Stylus
®
Photo
1430W
