User`s manual

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Version 1.1 Revised February, 2009
Chapter 2 - Installation
et H e r n e t pO r t
If you are connecting via an Ethernet cable, a 10/100
Ethernet card is required.
Fi r e Wi r e pO r t
If you are connecting via FireWire, a standard IEEE 1394 cable
may be used as long as it does not exceed 10 feet in length.
Installing the Printer Driver
Although FastRIP has its own printer drivers, you must install the printer driver that came with
your printer in order to utilize utility programs like Head Cleaning and Nozzle Checks. ese
are only available for use through your standard inkjet printer driver. If your printer driver has
already been installed, skip this section of installation and continue on with Installing FastRIP.
DO NOT install the EPSON Stylus RIP Postscript driver. is driver can confuse the FastRIP
installation. If you have already installed this driver, delete the Postscript Epson printer driver
and re-install only the standard driver. You can ensure you have the most current inkjet driver by
going to www.epson.com and downloading the most recent version.
After FastRIP, is installed you will have TWO EPSON drivers - the normal driver and one that
FastRIP uses.
Load the “Epson Drivers” CD that came with your printer, into the CD drive.1.
Save any work and close any other programs that may be running on `
your computer at this time, such as Word, Photoshop etc.
Insert the Driver CD into your CD drive and follow the on-screen `
prompts.
NOTE: Install the regular Epson driver for your inkjet printer, but NOT the optional Epson Stylus Pro RIP. You
need the normal driver for performing head cleanings and other utilities.
2. Turn the Epson printer ON.
A message balloon may appear in the bottom
right hand corner of your computer screen stating
“New hardware found.” After a few moments,
another balloon may appear with your printer’s
make and model listed in it. Your computer
should now recognize your printer.
USB FireWire