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How to / Remote Control Panel Utility (Windows)
When to use the Remote Control Panel utility
The Remote Control Panel utility runs under the DOS operating system only. Windows users must install and use the utility through the MS-DOS prompt. This section gives you an overall introduction to the functions of the utility and provides you with instructions on its installation and execution.
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 | Before using this utility, be sure to read the README file located in the RCP_UK or RCP_US folder in the printer software CD-ROM. (The folder name depends on the country of purchase.) This file contains important information about the utility. |
The Remote Control Panel utility is the software interface that allows you to choose the printer emulation mode and make settings you cannot usually make in the printer driver. In addition, this utility also allows you to make basic printer settings such as the number of copies, paper size, and paper type.
You do not generally need to use the Remote Control Panel utility to change basic printer settings. Most application programs let you change settings that affect the final printed output, and any settings you make from your software override those made from the Remote Control Panel utility. However, if you are not able to change printer settings from your application program or if you are running DOS, the Remote Control Panel utility will give you access to such settings.
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Operating system: |
MS-DOS Version 3.3x or better. The mouse can be used, provided that the mouse driver is installed. (Microsoft Mouse v.7.04 or better, or Logitech v.6.43 or better.) |
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Memory: |
360 KB minimum, although the actual requirement varies depending on the version of the operating system. |
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Interface: |
Parallel. The utility works in both bi-directional and unidirectional parallel interface modes. In unidirectional mode, the computer can transmit settings to the printer but cannot retrieve settings data from the printer. |
To install the utility, follow these steps:
 | Insert the printer software CD-ROM containing the utility into your computer's CD-ROM drive. |
 | Type the following at the DOS prompt and press Enter. |
D:\RCP_UK\SETUP
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| | You might have to type D:\RCP_US\SETUP, depending on your country of purchase. |
 | Follow the instructions on the screen to install the utility. |
Before you launch the Remote Control Panel utility, remember that you can use the following keys on your keyboard for navigation within the utility:
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TAB: |
Advances to the next menu |
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Shift+TAB: |
Moves to the previous menu |
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Arrow keys: |
Moves to options within menus |
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ENTER: |
Registers the selection (executes the operation) |
To start the Remote Control Panel utility, type the following at the DOS prompt and press Enter. (If you changed the default directory during installation, type that directory instead.)
C:\EPSONRCP\EPRCP
If the Remote Control Panel utility was not able to communicate with the printer in bi-directional mode, it returns the following error dialog box. If bi-directional communication is possible, skip this section and go directly to Mode-Select dialog box.
The following buttons appear in the Error dialog box:
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Yes button: |
Clicking this button will allow you to proceed through unidirectional communication. |
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No button: |
Clicking this button will make the utility retry bi-directional communication. |
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Cancel button: |
Clicking this button terminates the utility. |
If you click Yes, the Printer-Select dialog box will appear.
The following setting and buttons appear in the dialog box:
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Select Printer combo box: |
Allows you to select your printer from the list. |
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OK button: |
Clicking this button brings you to the Mode-Select dialog box. |
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Exit button: |
Clicking this button terminates the utility. |
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Help button: |
Clicking this button opens the Help screen. |
Select your printer and click OK. The Mode-Select dialog box appears.
The following setting and buttons appear in the dialog box:
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Select Mode list box: |
Allows you to select the desired printer emulation mode from the list. |
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OK button: |
Clicking this button brings you to the main Remote Control Panel screen. |
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Exit button: |
Clicking this button terminates the utility. |
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Help button: |
Clicking this button opens the Help screen. |
Select the emulation mode you want to configure and click OK. The main Remote Control Panel screen that appears varies slightly, depending on the emulation mode you select. The example below is that for the LaserJet4 emulation mode.
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