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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 in with a Limited account user.

Turn off the CX6500 and disconnect the CX6500 from the computer.

In the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon (for Windows 98, Me, 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 98 or Me 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 the CX6500 in Windows 98 or Me, 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, 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, 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 > OS 9 > Drivers folder, double-click the Printer folder, then double-click the Installer icon.

Double-click the Installer icon.

Click Continue.

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 English > OS X > Drivers folder, then double-click the Printer folder.

Double-click the CX6500 icon.

Note:

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

If the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and 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, then click Delete.

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