[. . . ] Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the back of the printer. (The end that fits the printer has a different shape from the end that fits the computer. ) 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer's USB port. Installing the Printer Software After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the "Printer Software for EPSON Stylus Photo 1290" or "Printer Software for EPSON Stylus Photo 890" CD-ROM shipped with your printer. The printer software CD-ROM contains: Printer software (printer driver and utilities) The printer driver runs, or "drives, " your printer; use it to make settings such as print quality, speed, media type, and paper size. [. . . ] When a message appears informing you that the setup is complete, click OK. Note: If the Setup utility does not start, proceed to section cartridges using the printer's control panel. to install the ink When a message appears informing you that the installation is complete, click OK. Note: If an error message appears, either the printer software or the EPSON USB printer device driver is not installed correctly. See "Troubleshooting" in the Daily Use guide for details. Installing EPSON PhotoQuicker 1. (If the installer dialog box does not appear automatically, double-click the My Computer icon, and double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then EPSON PhotoQuicker. ) Follow the on-screen instructions. When a message appears informing you that the installation is complete, click Finish. After the setup is complete, proceed to section to print your first page. 2. 3. Installing in Macintosh Follow the instructions in this section to install the printer software, select your printer in the Chooser, and install EPSON PhotoQuicker. ? 1. 2. Caution: Turn off all virus protection programs before you install the printer software. Installing the printer software Follow these steps to install your printer software. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD in the CD-ROM drive. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Note: Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them; otherwise, the ink may dry up. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 2. ? Turn on the printer by pressing the 2 power button. The print head moves to the left, which is the ink cartridge installation position. Doing so may damage the printer. 3. Push back the release tabs and lift up the ink cartridge clamps. 4. 5. Open the ink cartridge packages. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them; otherwise, the cartridges will become unusable and you will be unable to print. If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape seal, you must remove the cartridge and install a new one. Prepare the new cartridge by removing the yellow tape seal, then install it in the printer. Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the cartridges; otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the cartridges; otherwise, ink will leak. If you install an ink cartridge without a chip, the printer may be Do not touch this part. Align the tabs on each ink cartridge so that they are resting on the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge clamps. [. . . ] Click the Main tab, then click anywhere in the Media Type box and select Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper. When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings that you make. Click the Paper tab, then click anywhere in the Paper Size box and select the paper size that is loaded in the printer. While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter is displayed, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. [. . . ]