Epson EPL-5700 User manual

Contents

Introduction 1

Unpack the Printer 2

Attach the Paper Tray 4

Connect the Printer 6

Install the Software 8

For Macintosh 8

For Windows 98 with USB Connection 12

For Windows with Parallel Connection 16

Print a Test Page 18

System Requirements 19

Safety Instructions 20

Additional Precautions 26

Where to Get Help 28

Introduction

Follow each of these steps in this guide to get your

EPSON EPL-5700i up and running:

1Unpack the Printer

2Attach the Paper Tray

3Connect the Printer

4Install the Software

Also be sure to check the System Requirements

and follow all the Safety Instructions

in the back of this guide.

See your Reference Guide for detailed information on

using your printer.

Step 1

Make sure you have

a USB or parallel

cable to connect the

printer to your

computer.

Unpack the Printer

1Unpack the printer from its box and check for

these items:

2Remove these two strips of tape:

developer cartridge

and photoconductor

unit (both already

installed)

paper tray

printer

power cord

Setup

Guide Reference

Guide

Printer Software

CD-ROM

Reference Guide

EPL-5700i

EPSON

Setup Guide

EPL-5700i

EPSON

3Pull the tab straight out as shown below. Lift the

front edge of the printer and pull firmly to remove

the tab.

4Place the printer near your computer and an available

grounded outlet, but avoid areas:

•with high temperature or humidity

•in direct sunlight or dusty conditions

•near sources of heat or electromagnetic

interference, such as the base of a cordless

telephone

Be sure to check for

other tape or packing

material, which may

be in slightly different

locations on your

printer.

Attach the Paper Tray

1Remove any protective tape you see on the paper tray.

Then lift off the cover and set it aside.

2Insert the paper tray into the printer as shown.

Push it all the way in until it locks.

Step 2

3Slide the blue paper guides apart. Then load a stack

of paper (no more than 150 sheets).

paper tray

paper guides

4Place the cover on the paper tray.

5Raise the output tray extension until you feel it lock.

Connect the Printer

1Make sure the printer and computer are turned off.

Avoid using outlets on

the same circuit with

large motors or other

major appliances that

might disrupt the

power supply.

CAUTION

Step 3

2Plug the power cord into the back of the printer.

Then plug the other end into a grounded electrical

outlet.

3Connect the printer to your computer.

•If you’re using a USB cable, plug the square end of

the cable into your printer as shown. Then plug the

other end into your computer’s USB connector or a

first-tier USB hub.

•If you’re using a parallel cable, connect it to your

printer as shown. Then connect the other end to your

computer’s main parallel connector (LPT1).

Install the Software

Follow the steps below to install the software that makes

your printer work. For Windows®98 with a USB connection,

see page 12. For Windows with a parallel connection, see

page 16.

Turn off all virus

protection programs

before you install your

printer software.

CAUTION

Step 4

For Macintosh®

If you have an iMac, you may need to update your system

before installing your printer software.

•If your iMac is running OS 8.1, you must install

Apple’s iMac Update 1.0.

•If your iMac is running OS 8.5 or 8.5.1, Apple

recommends that you install iMac Update 1.1.

Download the update for your system from Apple at

http://swupdates.info.apple.com. Contact Apple if you have

problems installing the update.

To find out which operating system your iMac is running,

select About This Computer in the Apple menu.

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