How do I install the Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript printer software?

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    Installing the PCL Driver - Windows

    The PCL driver can be installed on a Windows computer. Before enabling PCL printing on your product, make sure you have installed the software as described on the Start Here sheet.

    Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software. Depending on your model, not all printer languages may be supported.

    1. To download the PCL file, visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product.
    2. After downloading the installer file, double-click the downloaded file to install the software.
    3. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see this screen:

    4. If your product is already connected to a network, select Yes: Network connection and click OK. You see a screen like this:

    5. Make sure your product is selected, and click OK. A message appears when the installation is complete.
    6. If your product is not connected to a network, select No: USB connection and click OK. Connect a USB cable to your product's USB port, and connect the other end of the cable to your computer. A message appears when the installation is complete.

    Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

    If you did not install the standard Epson printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.

    Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software.

    1. To download the PS3/Postscript software package, visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product.
    2. After downloading the installer file, double-click the downloaded file to install the software.
    3. Click OK.
    4. Click Accept.
    5. Click Install.
    6. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac

    If you did not install the standard Epson printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.

    Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software.

    1. To download the PS3 Postscript software package, visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product.
    2. After downloading the installer file, double-click the downloaded file to install the software.
    3. Double-click EPSON.
    4. Click Continue on the next two screens.
    5. Click Agree.
    6. Click Install.
    7. If necessary, enter the administrator password.
    8. Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions.
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