How to Use an Epson Stylus Printer

Epson is the industry leader in inkjet printing. Epson's line of Stylus printers are compatible with both PCs and Macs, and no matter what model printer you have, you can get your hardware set up and start printing in minutes. This article explains how to set up an Epson Stylus printer with your computer and install the necessary hardware and printer drivers. After following these steps, you will be ready to start creating professional looking documents with your new printer.

Things You'll Need

• PC or Mac with USB port
• Epson Stylus printer
• USB printer cable
• Power cable
• Epson driver CD

Instructions

1. Connect the power cable included with your Epson Stylus printer to a wall outlet. Plug the other end of the power cable into your printer.

2. Connect a USB printer cable from your Epson Stylus printer to an open USB 1.1 or 2.0 port on your computer.

3. Put the Epson software, which was included with your printer, into your computer's CD or DVD drive. The Epson installation program should begin automatically. Follow the on-screen steps to install the Epson Stylus printer driver and utilities to your computer.

4. Turn your Epson Stylus printer on and make sure there is paper in the printer's paper tray.

5. Open the document or file you wish to print. On either a PC or Mac, go to the "File" menu and select "Print ...". Select the appropriate options and click "Print."

Tips & Warnings

• Most Epson printers do not come with an included USB cable. In order to use an Epson Stylus printer, you must purchase a USB printer cable.