Epson Artisan PowerDriver. Windows 8

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1 Epson Artisan 1430 PowerDriver Installation Guide Windows 8 CAUTION PRIOR TO INSTALLING ANY SOFTWARE, THE PRINTER SHOULD ALREADY BE SET UP WITH INKS INSTALLED AND CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER VIA A USB CABLE. v

2 SECTIONS: The steps outlined below are required to complete the installation and configuration process of the Epson 1430 printer driver and SubliJet IQ PowerDriver on a computer running Microsoft Windows 8. For optimum results, perform the steps in the order presented. 1) Verify the version of the Windows operating system Page 1 2) Download and install the Epson printer driver Page 2 3) Download, install and register the SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Page 9 4) Configure your design software* (i.e. CorelDRAW, PhotoShop, Illustrator, etc.) * 5) Using the Sawgrass color palette* * * Steps 1-3 are included in this document. Steps 4 and 5 are located on the SubliJet 1430 PowerDriver Installation and Configuration webpage on sawgrassink.com and can be accessed by the links provided above.

3 Epson Artisan 1430 Installation Guide - Windows 8 Step 1 of 5: Verify the Operating System Version To begin, verify your version of the Windows operating system to download the compatible driver. 1) To check the version, hold down the Windows Logo key on the keyboard, then press the Pause/Break key (or your keyboard may only have the Pause key) (see FIGURE 1). Windows Logo key Pause/Break key FIGURE 1 2) The screen shown below should appear. Note the Windows Edition and System Type. The example pictured below is running Windows 8 on a 64-bit operating system. Note your version and only download the driver that is compatible with that version (see FIGURE 2). A B FIGURE 2 Now that the version of the Windows operating system is known, proceed to Step 2, Epson Printer Driver Download and Installation. PAGE 1 of 16 >>

4 Epson Artisan 1430 Installation Guide - Windows 8 Step 2 of 5: Epson Printer Driver Download and Installation The following instructions explain how to download and install the Epson printer driver on a computer running Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10. Your experience may differ based on the operating system and internet browser being used. 1) Locate the Sawgrass Technologies website by entering sawgrassink.com in the address field of your web browser. Once there, hold the mouse arrow over Technical Support. From the drop down list that appears select SubliJet IQ, Epson Artisan 1430 then Installation and Configuration Instructions (see FIGURE 1). A B C D FIGURE 1 PAGE 2 of 16 >>

5 Step 2 of 5: Epson Printer Driver Download and Installation 2) Once on the appropriate Installation and Configuration Instructions webpage for your setup, click on the link in Section B, Step 2, Download and install the Epson printer driver (see FIGURE 2). FIGURE 2 3) This will take you directly to the Artisan 1430 section of Epson s website. Click on Drivers and Downloads (see FIGURE 3). FIGURE 3 PAGE 3 of 16 >>

6 Step 2 of 5: Epson Printer Driver Download and Installation 4) Verify that the correct Operating System is selected. If so, click on Drivers (see Figure 4). Note: Sawgrass Technologies does not recommend the combination package with the utilities be installed. A FIGURE 4 5) Click on the Download that is associated with the Printer Driver only (Not the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package) (see FIGURE 5). B FIGURE 5 6) Before the download begins, you will be asked to provide an address. You may bypass this step by clicking the Download button under the Download Only section (see Figure 6). FIGURE 6 Note: At anytime during the download and installation process, your firewall or virus protection software may present warnings. Make the appropriate selections necessary to continue. PAGE 4 of 16 >>

7 Step 2 of 5: Epson Printer Driver Download and Installation 7) The following window will appear asking if you want to Run, Save or Cancel. Click Save (see FIGURE 7). FIGURE 7 8) The file will begin downloading into the Downloads folder on your computer. When complete, the download message at the bottom of the screen will give you the option to Run, Open Folder or View downloads. Click Run (see FIGURE 8). FIGURE 8 PAGE 5 of 16 >>

8 Step 2 of 5: Epson Printer Driver Download and Installation 9) An Epson Installer window will appear instructing you to click Ok to continue. Click OK. The WinZip Self-Extractor will start running (see FIGURE 9). FIGURE 9 10) A Printer Utilities Setup window will open that will search for the printer and configure the port. Make sure the printer is turned on and connected via USB (see FIGURE 10). FIGURE 10 11) The following window will appear signifying that the installation was successful. Click OK to conclude the installation (see FIGURE 11). FIGURE 11 PAGE 6 of 16 >>

9 Step 2 of 5: Epson Printer Driver Download and Installation 12) To print a nozzle check, hold down the Windows logo key on your keyboard, then press the letter x. This will open the screen below. Select Control Panel (see FIGURE 12A). Then select Devices and Printers in the Control Panel window (see FIGURE 12B). FIGURE 12A FIGURE 12B 13) In the Printers folder, right-click on the Epson Artisan 1430 Series printer driver icon and select Printing Preferences (see Figure 13). A EPSON Artisan 1430 Series B FIGURE 13 NOTE: The Epson Artisan 1430 Printing Preferences window may also be accessed by clicking Print Properties or Print Preferences within the print window of the graphic design software. PAGE 7 of 16 >>

10 Step 2 of 5: Epson Printer Driver Download and Installation 14) In the Epson Artisan 1430 Series Printing Preferences window, click on the Maintenance tab. Click the Nozzle Check button (see FIGURE 14). A B FIGURE 14 15) Follow the prompts to print a nozzle check pattern, and if necessary, perform a limited number of head cleanings to produce one with the firmware version the alpha-numeric value printed in black, below the nozzle check pattern. Keep this on hand for reference during registration (see FIGURE 15). XXXXXX XXXXXXXX FIGURE 15 NOTE: As described in the next section, registration of the Epson Artisan 1430 PowerDriver will be needed, and this process requires the firmware version of the printer. The Epson printer driver installation is complete. Proceed to Step 3, SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration. PAGE 8 of 16 >>

11 Epson Artisan 1430 Installation Guide - Windows 8 Step 3 of 5: SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration The following instructions explain how to download, install and register the SubliJet IQ PowerDriver. These instructions feature Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10. Your experience may differ based on the operating system and internet browser being used. 1) Again, from the appropriate Installation and Configuration webpage for your setup, click on the link in step 3, Download and install the Sawgrass PowerDriver (see FIGURE 1). Figure 1 2) On the webpage that appears, click the link for the Epson 1430 in the PowerDriver section (see FIGURE 2). Figure 2 Note: At anytime during the download and installation process, your firewall or virus protection software may present warnings. Make the appropriate selections necessary to continue. PAGE 9 of 16 >>

12 Step 3 of 5: SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration 3) The following window will appear asking if you want to Run, Save or Cancel. Click Save (see FIGURE 3). Placeholder Images Placeholder Images FIGURE 3 4) The file will begin downloading into the Downloads folder on your computer. When complete, the download message at the bottom of the screen will give you the option to Run, Open or View downloads. Click Run (see FIGURE 4). Placeholder Images Placeholder Images 1430IQ_v3.4.3.exe FIGURE 4 PAGE 10 of 16 >>

13 Step 3 of 5: SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration 5) Verify that the PowerDriver is for the correct printer. If so, click Next (see FIGURE 5). FIGURE 5 6) If you agree with the terms of the License Agreement, click I Agree (see FIGURE 6). FIGURE 6 PAGE 11 of 16 >>

14 Step 3 of 5: SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration 7) Click Next for the components that need to be installed (see FIGURE 7). FIGURE 7 8) Click Install to allow the PowerDriver to be installed into the correct destination folder (see FIGURE 8). FIGURE 8 9) Click Yes when prompted to Register the PowerDriver. A separate Profile Registration window will appear (see FIGURE 9). FIGURE 9 PAGE 12 of 16 >>

15 Step 3 of 5: SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration 10) Take note of the Product ID number, it will be needed to register your software. Click the Obtain Registration Code button (see FIGURE 10). 11) On the Product Registration web page that automatically opens, fill in the required information and click Submit when complete. A registration code will be sent to the address entered on that form (see Figure 11). A FIGURE 10 B FIGURE 11 PAGE 13 of 16 >>

16 Step 3 of 5: SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration 12) When the with the Registration Code is received, enter it into the Registration Code text box and click Apply Code (see FIGURE 12). A FIGURE 12 Note: If you have difficulties with registering online, note the Product ID described in step 10 above and call , Option 1 or support@sawgrassink.com. Registration codes via phone or are provided 8:00 am 5:00 pm EST, Monday Friday. Also, separate registration codes are required for every machine on which the PowerDriver is installed. B 13) The message pictured below, confirming that registration was successful, will appear. Click OK to continue (see Figure 13). FIGURE 13 PAGE 14 of 16 >>

17 Step 3 of 5: SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration 14) Click OK to select the appropriate Epson printer you wish to use (see FIGURE 14). FIGURE 14 15) Click the drop-down arrow and select the Epson Artisan 1430 Series as the OEM Printer (see FIGURE 15). Once you have selected your printer, click Apply then OK to finalize the installation. A FIGURE 15 C B PAGE 15 of 16 >>

18 Step 3 of 5: SubliJet IQ PowerDriver Download, Installation and Registration 16) On the next screen informing you that the installation was completed successfully, click Finish (see Figure 16). FIGURE 16 3 of the 5 steps of the installation and configuration process are now complete. It is very important to complete the last 2 steps beginning with Step 4, Configure your design software on the Installation and Configuration webpage. For the absolute latest information and updates on all products, materials, processes and/or procedures relative to all offerings by or through Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., refer to our website: PAGE 16 of 16 >>