164 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh
Setting for the USB connection
Note:
If you are connecting the USB cable to your Macintosh through a USB 
hub, be sure to connect using the first hub in the chain. The USB interface 
may be unstable depending on the hub used. If you experience problems 
with this type of setup, connect the USB cable directly to your computer’s 
USB connector.
1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Click the AL-C4000 
icon and then click the USB port your printer is connected to.
2. Select Background Printing to turn background printing on 
or off.
Note:
❏ Background printing must be turned on for EPSON Status 
Monitor 3 to manage print jobs.
❏ When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh 
while it is preparing a document for printing. 
3. Close the Chooser.
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