Introducing the Supplied SoftwareThe following 2 types of CDs are included with this printer.❏ Software discSee the following section for descriptions of the software that has been supplied.❏ Epson Edge Print discEpson Edge Print is a software RIP that can be effortlessly used with easy-to-understand operations.See the Setup Guide (booklet) for how to install the software.See the online help for details about functions.The following applications are available for Windows on the supplied software disc. When using a computerrunning on Mac OS X or one without a disc drive, you can install the software from http://epson.sn. Install as required.For information about these applications, see the Network Guide (Online Manual) or the on-line help for theapplication in question.Note:Printer drivers are not provided. A software RIP is required for printing. The Epson Software RIP, "Epson Edge Print", isincluded with this printer on a separate CD.The Epson Web site provides plug-ins for the printer.Software Name SummaryEpson Control Dashboard ❏ You can easily acquire the following variety of information provided by Epson on theinternet.❏ Print settings (EMX) files❏ Update information for the printer firmware (you can update the firmware easilyfrom Epson Control Dashboard)❏ Update information (when update information is available, start EPSON SoftwareUpdater to perform the update) for software and manuals installed from thesupplied software disc and setup navigator.❏ Information from Epson❏ With Epson Control Dashboard installed, you can monitor the status of the printerconnected to a computer over a network or USB connection.❏ You can easily make and change media settings from a computer and write to the printer.U “Starting Epson Control Dashboard” on page 23U “Exiting Epson Control Dashboard” on page 23EPSON Software Updater The software checks if new software or update information is available on the Internet andinstalls it if it is available. You can also update the manuals, Epson Control Dashboard, andEpson Edge Print for this printer.Epson communicationsdrivers(Windows only)Epson communications drivers is required when using Epson Control Dashboard, Epson EdgePrint and when connecting a computer to the printer via USB. Make sure these are installed.Install Navi This is the installer. During installation, you can easily use a wizard to set the address settingsfor connecting to a network.SC-F9300 Series User's GuideIntroduction21