User`s manual

Chapter 2 - Installation
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FastRIP 10.0 User’s Manual
PR I n t e R co n n e c t I o n s
With the printer power still OFF, connect the printer to your computer.
ere are a few ways to do this; a USB to Parallel Port connection (using an adapter), a Paral-
lel Port to Parallel Port cable, a USB to USB connection, an Ethernet connection or through
FireWire.
NOTE: Not all Epson Printers have USB to USB, FireWire, Ethernet or Parallel, but will at least have one.
uSb pO r t
A USB Port is much smaller than a Parallel Port. e cord
has a small rectangle with a “lip” inside one end and the other
end is a hexigon-type shape that plugs into the printer. ere are
often USB Ports on both the front and back of a computer. It is
recommended that you connect your USB cable to one of the
back ports to prevent damage to the connector through acciden-
tal contact. To connect your printer to your computer via USB
cable, most standard USB to Parallel or USB to USB cables will
work.
pa r a l l e l pO r t
e Parallel Port on both your printer and your
computer are large rectangular inputs with the bot-
tom two corners angled slightly inward. e male ends
contain “pins.” e female ends have receptors for these
“pins (top photo).” If you are purchasing a Parallel Ca-
ble, most standard Parallel to Parallel Cables (IEEE1284)
will work, however, some printer models (recent years)
if equipped with a parallel port, it may have a differ-
ent connection (bottom photo) and require the parallel
cord shown above which can plug into your USB slot on
your computer.
USB to USB Parallel (USB adapter) Fire Wire
Ethernet USB