This disk contains the following software components:
StylusCOLOR:
This driver allows you to use the printer's built-in serial interface to connect the printer
directly to the Macintosh.
EPSON Monitor2:
This utility monitors and manages print jobs that have been sent to the printer.
Bi-D Calibration Utility:
This utility calibrates the printer so that vertical lines are aligned.
EPSON StatusMonitor:
This utility monitors the status of the printer. The paper monitor is not supported for this printer.
ColorSync 2.0 and Profiles:
These contain ColorSync 2.0 system files and profiles for this printer.
B. System Requirements
The Stylus COLOR 500 comes equipped with both a Macintosh serial and a parallel interface.
The serial interface is for connecting to a Macintosh, and the parallel interface is for
connecting to a PC. You can use both interfaces simultaneously to connect both a Macintosh
and a PC.
To connect the Stylus COLOR 500 printer to your Macintosh, you need the following:
- System 7.1 or later.
- A minimum of 8 MB of RAM
- Plenty of hard disk space to store and print color images. The amount you need
depends on the number, resolution, and size of your color images.
- A standard Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable.
C. Software Installation
Before you begin installation, make a backup copy of this disk. To install the drivers and
utilities on your hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the driver disk.
2. Double-click the Installer icon. When you see the initial screen, click OK to continue.
3. The dialog box that appears prompts you to install software in one of three ways:
- Serial Driver Package. Selecting this option installs all the software needed for standalone
use (serial connection), including the StylusCOLOR driver, EPSON Monitor2, and Bi-D
Calibration Utility.
- Individual software components. Select only those software components you want to install
by clicking on the items while holding down the Shift key.
4. Click Install to copy the selected software to your hard disk and follow the prompts on the screen to install Disk2 and Disk1 as necessary.
5. When installation is complete, click Quit to exit the Installer.
6. Open the Chooser under the Apple menu and select the StylusCOLOR driver.
If you select the StylusCOLOR icon, you are prompted to confirm the printer model name and
the printer or modem port. Make sure the printer is switched on and the interface cable is
connected to on one of the port. Click the Confirm to check the connection. If you want to
change the port, click the Cancel and click the appropriate icon.
7. If you're using the printer's built-in serial interface to connect to the Macintosh printer port, turn off AppleTalk by clicking the Inactive radio button.
8. If you wish, turn on background printing. Note that background printing must be on to use
the EPSON Monitor Utility.
9. Close the Chooser. This completes installation and selection of the StylusCOLOR driver.
D. Accessing the Printer Driver
The printer driver settings are accessible from two dialog boxes: Print and Page Setup. Most
settings are available from the Print dialog box; however, to change the paper size or define a
new one, use the Page Setup dialog box.
To bring up the Print dialog box, choose Print from the File menu of your software program.
Then choose the Options button. This opens a dialog box that contains the settings that control
the printer driver.
IMPORTANT. Whenever you exit one application and start up a new one, check that the
printer settings are still appropriate. For example, if you choose special coated paper in one
application, you will need to re-select it if you exit the application and bring up a new
application.
E. Notice
This section covers compatibility and issues not previously documented.
Upgrading from the Stylus COLOR:
If you previously installed the Stylus COLOR driver for use on either the Serial or Printer
port, you need to do one of the following: remove the ASFU Fixer from the Extensions folder
in your System; or turn off the ASFU Fixer with Extensions Manager (for System 7.5 users).
Bi-D Calibration Utility:
If vertical lines in your output are not straight or if the color alignment is distorted, use the Bi-D Calibration utility to align vertical lines in text and graphics. The Bi-D Calibration utility provides five kinds of adjustment. It is recommended that you use this utility immediately after installing the software.
EPSON Monitor2:
If you restart or shut down the computer with spooled files under background printing, you
may not be able to resume printing after restarting. To correct this problem, remove the
spooled files from the Spool Folder in the Epson Folder placed in the Extensions folder.
If a memory error occurs under background printing, spooled data may be lost and the output
will be corrupted. In this case, remove all spooled files from the Spool Folder in the Epson
Folder placed in the Extensions folder, then increase the memory size setting for EPSON
Monitor2 using the Get Info feature in the File menu.
If only a portion of your image prints, you may need to increase the memory size setting for
Epson Monitor to 2MB or more using the Get Info feature in the File menu.
High Speed Mode:
For best results when printing at Super - 720 dpi, it is recommended that you turn off High
Speed Mode.
Finest Detail:
This option allows you to select for sharper edges in text, solid graphics, and line art at Super - 720 dpi. You should generally switch off this button because it slows down printing. This option may require considerably longer printing times and will increase Macintosh memory requirements. Additionally, some patterns may not print correctly. If you experience this problem, turn off this option.
Super - 720 dpi printing:
In 720 dpi mode, the printer may output an extra page when printing a document that has an
image spread across two pages or an image at the very bottom of a page.
Memory shortage:
If a memory error message appears, you may need to increase the memory size setting for
Application memory, EPSON Monitor2, or both using the Get Info feature in the File menu.
Virtual memory:
When Virtual memory is on, the driver may take too much time to spool. In this case, turn
Virtual memory off.
Dithering B:
When Dithering B is selected, the pattern on the screen may not always match the pattern in
the printout. To match the screen and output patterns, select Dithering A.
Custom Paper sizes:
The driver shows the selectable paper width from 3.94 inches to 12.94 inches because this
driver supports various printers. Refer to your printer╒s manual for the maximum and
minimum values you can specify here.
PowerBook series with PowerPC603e:
Macintosh printer driver "StylusCOLOR" (Ver.1.00 - Ver.2.10) developed by SEIKO EPSON
Corporation may not work properly on the PowerBook series using PowerPC603e with
System 7.5.2.
Application compatibility:
The following application compatibility problems have been noted:
- Microsoft Excel
When using the Macro "PRINT" command, don't set TRUE for the draft parameter.
- Aldus SuperPaint
When a printer error occurs during "Black and White" printing with background printing
turned off, the Macintosh does not display an error message. The "Cancel" function is ignored
when background printing is turned off.
- Adobe Photoshop 2.0 and earlier
If your monitor is set to 32,000 colors, your document will be printed in black and white. In
this case, use other available settings or update your software to version 2.5 or later.
- WordPerfect 3.0
If you set "Monochrome" for Inks and "No Halftoning" for Method, some graphics may not
print. In this case, select "Dithering A" or "Error Diffusion" for Method.
- PixelPaint Pro 2.0
When printing in 720 dpi mode, memory errors may occur. In this case, use background
printing. This problem cannot be solved by increasing the memory size setting for the
application.
F. Notes concerning the PCI Power Macintosh
If an Apple Power Macintosh of the new PCI generation is used with System 7.5.2, please
take the following into consideration in order to guarantee a troublefree operation:
1. Open Transport for Apple Talk version 1.0.8
When a LocalTalk or EtherTalk interface is installed, the software update Open
Transport 1.0.8 is required.
2. D-7.5.2 Printing Fix 1.0.2/ 1.03/1.1
With serial data communication, the software update Printing Fix must be used. Install
the most current version.
All files are available through the usual Apple Commmunications Systems.
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