® EPSON C82372* Type B Interface Card User’s Guide
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L Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname R4C0460 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 Introduction This guide explains how to use the Type B IEEE 1394 Interface Card when attached to a printer. Features This interface complies with the IEEE 1394 standard, and is equipped with the following features: ❏ It can be connected to Macintosh® FireWire® ports. The required printer driver is supplied with the interface card.
Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname ❏ _______ _______ _______ R R4C0460 Rev. C A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 Multiple IEEE 1394 devices can be connected simultaneously in a daisy-chain configuration. In addition to connecting the printer to the computer as an IEEE 1394 device via the interface card, you can also use the same interface card to connect other IEEE 1394 devices.
L Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname R4C0460 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 Unpacking The C82372✽ option package contains an IEEE 1394 interface card, an interface cable, a printer software CD-ROM and this user’s guide.
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L Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname R4C0460 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 Mode setting The IEEE 1394 operational mode is set with DIP switch 10. Change the position of the DIP switch as needed. Note: The DIP switch 10 must be set to ON (advanced mode) when connecting the printer to a Macintosh. See page 15. SW No.
Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname _______ _______ _______ R R4C0460 Rev. C A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 Installing the Card Follow these steps to attach the interface card to the printer. 1. Switch the printer power off, and remove the power plug from the socket. 2. If an interface cable is already attached to the printer, disconnect it. 3. Attach the interface card to the printer. Refer to the printer manual for details on attaching the card.
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Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname _______ _______ _______ R R4C0460 Rev. C A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 When connecting the printer to a computer with other IEEE 1394 devices If IEEE 1394 devices are already connected to the computer, connect the printer so that it is the last IEEE 1394 device in the chain. Computer IEEE 1394 device Printer Note: Both ends of the cable supplied have six pins.
L Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname R4C0460 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 Installing the Printer Software Macintosh printer software in six different languages are stored in separate folders on the CD-ROM. Install the printer software for the language you prefer. 1. Make sure your Macintosh and printer are connected, and that both are turned on. 2. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. 3. Double-click the folder with the language you want to select.
Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname R R4C0460 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 Selectiing a Printer Driver 1. Open the Chooser. 2. Click the icon for your printer. 3. Select the FireWire port by clicking on it. 4. Turn background printing on or off, as neccessary. 5. Close the Chooser. You are now ready to print.
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L Proof Sign-off: tanto name leader name editorname R4C0460 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/4/99 PARA.FM Pass 0 Testing the Card Run a self test on the card if the printer is not working normally, or if the interface cannot be connected to determine if the card is functioning normally. When you run the self test, the printer prints the current card settings and the data from addresses <30>H to <39>H. Follow these steps to run a self test: 1.
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