Set up the Printer

START HERE START HERE Set UpthePrinter Follow allthe“ImportantSafetyInstructions”listedin nearsourcesofheatorelectromagneticinterference, • with poorventilation • indirectsunlightordustyconditions • withhightemperatureorhumidity • the printerfortapeandpackingmaterials. outside ofyourprinter. Besuretocheckinsideandallaround Remove allthetapeandpackingmaterialfrominside “System Requirements”inthe Y Unpack Everything (Don’t placeitinthepaperfeeder.) so itcurvesasshownhere,thenslideintotheslots. printer abovetheports.Positionpapersupport L Put OnthePaperSupport Connecting toaPCParallelPort 2000,orMacintosh) 98,Windows (Recommended connectionforWindows Connecting toaUSBPort D cable (notincluded)toconnectyourprinter. SeetheWindows Connect thePrinter Turn OnthePrinter 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 ocate thepapersupportslotsonbackof our printercomeswiththeitemsshownhere.Makesureyou’vealsogotaUSBorparallel on’t placetheprinterinareas: such asacordlesstelephonebaseunit The inkcartridgeholders moveintoloadingposition. The powerlightflashesandtheerror lightcomeson. Press thepowerbuttontoturnon printer. onc h squareendoftheUSBcabletoyourprinter’s computer’s USBconnectororafirsttierhub. USB connectorandtheflatendofcabletoyour Connect the Make suretheprinterandcomputerareturnedoff. parallel portandsecureitasnecessary. Connect theotherendofcabletoyourcomputer’s parallel port.Thensecureitwiththewireclips. Connect thelargerendofparallelcabletoyourprinter’s Make suretheprinterandcomputerareturnedoff. Plug theprinter’s powercordinto agroundedelectricaloutlet. ink cartridges aiu pe yealn C/M mode,ifpossible.Seeyourcomputerdocumentation. maximum speedbyenablingECP/DMA To useadifferent port,seeyourWindowshelp.Configure yourcomputertomatchprinter’s If yourcomputerhasmultipleparallelports,connectprintertothebuilt-inone (LPT1). directly toaUSBport. errors. Iftheprinterdoesn’t workwiththehub, connectit first tierofthehuboryoumayexperiencecommunication If you’re usingaUSBhub,connecttheprinter’s cabletothe Never use an external switch, such asapowerstripswitch. Never useanexternal theprinteronoroff. Always usethepower buttontoturn printer’s powersupply. as alargeappliance.Thiscoulddamagethe wall switchortimer, oroneonthesamecircuit offDon’t bya useanoutletthatcanbeturned Printer Basics Printer Basics book. CD-ROM Printer Basics ® or Macintosh paper support book. ® paper supportslots printer EPSON EPSON Install theInkCartridges 6 5 1 4 3 cartridge black ink 2 system, thenclosetheprintercover. Press theinkcartridgereplacementbutton tobeginchargingtheinkdelivery Lower theprinter’s outputtrayandopenthecover. on top. Unwrap theinkcartridges,thenremoveonlyyellowpartoftapeseal Lift upthetwoinkcartridgeclamps. Close theinkcartridgeclamps. clamp whenyoucloseit. Don’t placethecartridges on thebackofinkcartridgeshooksholderclamps. Tilt eachcartridgeforwardslightlyasyouloweritintoitsholder. Hangthetabs finished whenthe powerlightstopsflashingandstayson. charging oritwillstart over, usingmore inkthan necessary. Chargingis makes varioussounds untilit’s off finished.Don’t theprinteror interrupt turn Charging takesabout twominutes.Thepowerlightflashes andtheprinter Follow theseinkcartridgeprecautions andtheothersinyour If inkgetsinyoureyes,flushthemimmediatelywithwater. If inkgetsonyourskin,washtheareathoroughlywithsoapandwater. Keep inkcartridgesoutofthereachchildrenanddonotdrinkink. Neverturnoff theprinterwhenpowerlightisflashing,unless • Don’t touchthegreenchipsoncartridges.Thispreventsnormal • Removetheyellowtapesealfrominkcartridgesoryou’ll • Installbothinkcartridges,andleavetheminstalledforalltypesof • Usethecartridgespackedwithyourprinterfirsttimeyouinstall • Don’t pulloff thebluepart. printer hasn’t movedormadeanynoiseformorethan5minutes. operation andprinting. bottom orinkwillleakout. permanently damagethem.Don’t removetheclearsealsfrom printing, ortheprinterwon’t work. ink cartridgesoryourprinterwon’t chargeproperly. ® ® Stylus Stylus under the holderclamphooks;youmaydamage Turn over cartridge color ink ® ® Color 777/777i Color 777/777i Don’t touchthe green chips Printer Basics book:

CPD-10841 Install the Ink Cartridges ® ® EPSONEPSON® StylusStylus® ColorColor 777/777i 777/ 777i

Put In Paper Install the Creative Software and Open the output tray extension. Set a stack of plain paper lightly in the paper feeder; don’t force it in. Place it against the right edge, slide the left edge guide against the paper. View EPSON Documentation

Load paper only Slide paper against 1 Return to your printer software CD-ROM’s Main Menu: up to this arrow the right edge Windows: Double-click the My Computer icon, double-click your EPSON CD-ROM icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. You see the Main Menu.

Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON icon in the EPSON CD-ROM folder. You see the Main Menu. 2 Click Install Creative Software. You see a submenu. Select the button for the software you want to install. 3 Then click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen.

When you install Corel Print House™ 2000, you’ll need to Install the Software enter this product serial number: PR2NO-73721P2658. The installation may also restart your system. If it does, Locate the CD-ROM that came with your printer and follow the instructions here for your system. return to step 1 to access the Main Menu again. Windows 4 When you’re finished installing software, click Back to 1 Press the power button to turn on your printer, if it’s not already on. return to the Main Menu. Turn on your computer and wait until you see your Windows program icons. 5 Click View EPSON Documentation. You see a submenu. 2 ® (On Windows 2000 or Windows NT , log on as necessary.) You can view the electronic Reference Guide or SM WindowsIf you see a screen about Windows detecting your watch Fix-it Flix movies to learn how to replace printer, click Cancel. You can’t install your printer ink cartridges, clean the print head, or load paper. software that way. For details, see your Printer Basics book. 3 Insert your printer software CD-ROM in a CD-ROM or DVD drive. You need an Internet browser, such as Netscape Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer (version 3.0 or later) to 4 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. view the electronic manual. See your Printer Basics book for details. 5 Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon. 6 When you’re finished, click Back to return to the Main Menu. 6 Double-click the EPSON icon to start the installer. 7 Click Exit to exit the installer. Read the license agreement and click Agree. 7 You see the Main Menu. Now you’re ready to print with your EPSON Stylus Color 777/777i printer! For simple step-by-step instructions, see the Printer Basics book. Click Install Printer Driver. 8 You see the printer driver installation screen. To share your printer over a network, see the electronic Reference Guide for configuration instructions. Make sure your printer model is highlighted, then click OK. 9 The installer copies files to your computer and displays a series of windows on your screen.

10 When it’s finished, click OK. 11 You see the EPSON Product Registration screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your printer. At the last screen, click Done. At the Main Menu, click Exit. Then click Yes and restart your 12 computer. Leave in the CD-ROM as your system restarts. Now you’re ready to install your creative software and EPSON documentation. Macintosh 1 Press the power button to turn on your printer, if it’s not already on. 2 Turn on your Macintosh and wait until you see your program icons. 3MacintoshInsert your printer software CD-ROM in a CD-ROM or DVD drive. Double-click the EPSON icon in the CD-ROM folder. 4 (If your CD-ROM folder doesn’t open automatically, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.)

Read the license agreement and click Agree. 5 You see the Main Menu. 6 Click Install Printer Driver. At the next screen, click Install. Follow the instructions 7 on the screen to install your printer driver, select a default paper size, and restart your Macintosh.

After restarting, you see the EPSON Product Registration screen. 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to register your printer. At the last screen, click Quit. Leave the CD-ROM in the drive. If you choose to print a registration form, you’ll need to select your printer in the Chooser (described in the next steps) before your form will print. 9 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 10 Click the SC 777 icon, then click your USB port icon. Turn on background printing, if you want, EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. then close the Chooser. Fix-it Flix is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their Now you’re ready to install your creative software and EPSON documentation. respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2000 by Epson America, Inc. Printed on recycled paper. 8/00 CPD-10841

YOU’RE READY TO PRINT!