README.TXT Driver File Contents (SEC_Page_Win_AL-C4200_1.0bE_MP1.0.exe)

Thank you for purchasing an Epson printer. This document contains notes regarding
your new printer.

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README file for EPSON AL Series Printer Driver
for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98, Windows(R) Me,
 Windows(R) 2000, Windows(R) XP and Windows(R) Server 2003
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[Contents]
1. Introduction
2. Important legal information
3. Install notes
4. Notes regarding printing

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1. Introduction
This document contains information that you should be aware of when printing with
Windows. 

2. Important legal information
Software called the EPSON AL Series Printer Driver (the "Software") is provided
"AS IS." NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE GIVEN.

The Software may be copied and distributed without charge only to users of EPSON
brand printers. All files on the disk must be copied without modification,
including all proprietary marks and notices. All components of the Software must
be distributed together. The Software may not be distributed for profit.

Copyright (c) 2005 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION


3. Install notes
Run setup.exe in setup directory on each Operating System.
make sure that,
*all other applications are closed, and all print jobs are finished before
 installing the printer driver.
*when asked by the install program whether you wish to "Keep existing driver" OR
 "Replace existing driver", always select the replace option.

4. Notes regarding printing

(1) Setting Up Drivers From Within Applications 
Print setup is not available from within some applications. Setting print conditions
for the driver from these applications will have no effect on printing.
When using applications that do not support print setup, print only after setting
the driver print conditions from the Control Panel.

(2) Zoom Options Printing
The edges of the original may not be printed in the Zoom Options modes. 
Make sure that sufficient space is available for the left, right, top and bottom
margins when printing in these modes.

(3) Collate in Printer
When using the collate function, follow the steps below.
  1.Install 64 MB or more memory in the printer and set the correct memory size in
    Installed Memory on the driver [Optional Settings] dialog box.
  2.Turn "Collate in Printer" on in the [Basic Settings] tab in the printer driver.
If you have any problems printing in the function, turn the Collate option off in
applications that can select collate from the print dialog box.

(4) Some applications may not produce the desired print results.
Changing the print mode with the printer driver may produce the desired results in
such cases.
To change the print mode:
  1. Click [Start] on the task bar, select [Settings], and then select [Printers]. 
  2. Click the icon of the printer to be altered, and select [Properties] from the
     [File] menu.
  3. Click the [Optional Settings] tab and select [Extended Settings] to open the
     [Extended Settings] dialog box.
  4. Select the desired mode from the [Printing Mode] list in the [Extended Settings]
     dialog box.

If you don't obtain the desired print results in the High Quality(PC) mode, select
the High Quality(Printer) mode or the CRT mode.

* Gradations of color may not be match the screen with some graphics-based
applications. In such cases, changing from Photo-Realistic Accent to other settings
in the Mode in  [More Settings] dialog box may produce the desired result.
To change the Color Adjustment, open the [More Settings] dialog box as described
above, and select the method from [Mode].

* When using the various font modification functions in word processor applications
select [Print TrueType fonts as bitmap] in the [Extended Settings] dialog box on the
[Optional Settings] tab in the printer driver.

* If you have problems with output from Adobe applications, turn Adobe Type Manager
off, and print again.  

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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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