Epson StylusPro10000 User Manual

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Introduction
Windows System Requirements
To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network 
environment, your system should include the requirements listed below:
IBM
®
-compatible PC with a Pentium
®
 II 400 MHz or higher processor 
recommended
For parallel connection: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, or 2000
For USB connection: PC with USB port running Windows 98 (factory 
installed), Me, or 2000
For IEEE 1394 connection: PC with FireWire port running 
Windows Me or 2000
For 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection: Ethernet equipped PC running 
Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, or 2000
256MB of RAM 
At least 50MB of free hard disk space to install the software, and at least 
150MB of free hard disk space for processing files (2GB or more 
available hard disk space recommended)
Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer 
software
For parallel connection: a high-speed bidirectional, IEEE-1284 
compliant parallel cable, 6 to 10 ft. (1.8 to 3 m) long, with a D-SUB, 
25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin, Centronics
®
 
compatible connector for the printer
For USB connection: a computer running Windows 98, Me, or 2000 
with a Windows compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable 
from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.6 ft. (2 meters) 
long
For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: a compliant IEEE 1394 port 
and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable
For network connection: the optional EpsonNet Print Server (described 
on page 2) and compatible cable
Note
If you are not using Photo 
Printing Accelerator in 
your driver (see page 4-3 
for details), or if you 
are using a software or 
hardware RIP, you 
must have a Pentium III 
700 MHz or higher 
processor with 512MB 
RAM to keep the printer 
running at full engine 
speed.
Caution
Using an improperly 
shielded USB cable—
especially a cable more 
than 6.6 ft. (2 meters) 
long—may cause the 
printer to malfunction.