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Maintenance / Updating and Uninstalling Software

Uninstalling the Printer Software

For Windows
For Macintosh

For Windows

Note:

To uninstall software programs under Windows 2000, it is necessary to log on as a user with administrative privileges (a user who belongs to the Administrators group).

To uninstall applications in Windows XP, it is necessary to log on with a Computer Administrator account. You cannot uninstall applications if you log on as a Limited account user.

Turn off this product and disconnect this product from the computer.

In Control Panel in Windows, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon (for Windows Me, 98, or 2000 users) or the Add or Remove Programs icon (for Windows XP users).

Select EPSON Printer Software from the list, then click Add/Remove (for Windows Me or 98 users) or Change/Remove (for Windows XP or 2000 users).

Select the EPSON Stylus CX6500 Series icon and click OK.

Click OK.

Note:

If you are using the USB port to connect this product in Windows Me or 98, you need to uninstall an additional USB component. Select EPSON USB Printer Device from the list in the Add/Remove Programs utility, click the Add/Remove button, and then click OK when a message prompts you to restart the computer. If EPSON USB Printer Device does not appear in the Add/Remove Programs list, double-click EPUSBUN.EXE on the software CD-ROM, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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For Macintosh

For Mac OS 9

Quit all applications.

Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh.

Double-click the English folder, then double-click Disk 1 folder inside the Printer Driver folder.

Double-click the Installer icon.

Click Continue. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Accept.

Select Uninstall from the menu at the upper left, and click Uninstall.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

For Mac OS X

Quit all applications.

Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh.

Double-click the Mac OS X folder.

Double-click the Printer Driver folder.

Double-click the icon.

Note:

If the Authenticate dialog box appears, enter the Password or phrase, then click OK.

When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Accept.

Select Uninstall from the menu at the upper left, and click Uninstall.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note:

If the printer name remains in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility after uninstalling the printer software, delete your printer name from the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, select the printer name from Printer List, and then click Delete.

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