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- Page 1 Printer Basics...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Printing Your Photos ......... MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER ......25 Cleaning the Print Head . - Page 4 Declaration of Conformity ........Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty .......
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Page 5: Welcome
(optional). It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. -
Page 6: About Your Documentation
About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on: Viewing your EPSON Print Show movies and Reference Guide Printing with Windows... -
Page 7: Installing Your Epson Print Show Movies And Reference Guide
Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on-screen Reference Guide. You need a browser—such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later—to view the Reference Guide. -
Page 8: Viewing Your Epson Print Show Movies And Reference Guide
Viewing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 1. Once your printer movies and reference guide are installed, simply double-click the Printer Information Center on your desktop to launch the movies and manual. You see this screen: 2. Click Print Show Guide. - Page 9 Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view. Turn off the narration Exit the EPSON Printer Information Center Go back to the menu...
- Page 10 If there’s a right arrow Click the down arrow Closed list, click to expand Click to go to topic If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic. Welcome! , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to to close a subtopic list.
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Page 11: Printing From Start To Finish
Printing From Start to Finish Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. No matter what you print, you need to remember two things: Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers. -
Page 12: Loading Paper
Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. See your Print Show movies for instructions on loading various types of paper. -
Page 13: Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge first and printable side up. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder, behind the tab. Press the locking tab on the left edge guide and slide it against the envelopes. Load with the printable side up Before you print, make sure you choose the correct envelope size as the Paper Size... -
Page 14: Basic Printing In Windows
Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. Make sure you have paper in the printer, as described on page 8. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print. - Page 15 You see your printer Properties (or Preferences) window. The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you’re using. 4. Make the following settings on the Properties (or Preferences) window: Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll through the you’re not sure which setting to select, see page 18.
- Page 16 8. At the Print window, click ) to start printing. Print For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Or right-click any item on the screen and then click What’s This?. Printing From Start to Finish tab at the top of the...
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Page 17: Selecting The Settings You Use Most Often
Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to the program you’re currently using. If you usually print one type of document in different programs—for example, color photos on letter-size paper—you can change the default printer settings for all your programs. -
Page 18: Basic Printing On A Macintosh
Basic Printing on a Macintosh Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. Make sure you have paper in the printer, as described on page 8. After you create your document, follow these steps to print. - Page 19 If you turned on background printing, you see the Print EPSON Monitor3 window as shown: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the to print a color document.
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Page 20: Customizing Your Print Settings
For more information on printing—for example, printing posters or adding a watermark—see your on-screen Reference Guide (as described on page 3). When you’re finished using your printer, make sure you press the P power button to turn it off. Never use a power strip or external switch to turn off the printer. - Page 21 I ICM (Image Color Matching; Windows only): For matching colors as closely as possible with ICM-compatible monitors or scanners. I sRGB (standard Red Green Blue; Windows only): For color matching with other sRGB devices, or for images designed for the Web. See your Windows help for details.
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Page 22: Selecting The Correct Media Type
For this paper . . . Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper... -
Page 23: Printing Photos
Printing Photos You can use special EPSON papers to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing. Following are some of the ways to get photos you can print: When you have your pictures developed, get them on a disk or CD-ROM. -
Page 24: Opening Your Photos In Film Factory
Load up to 30 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards or Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper or Matte Paper - Heavyweight. Load EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Double-Sided Matte Paper, Photo Stickers, and other special papers one sheet at a time. - Page 25 2. Click a button to pick one of the Print Options listed on the left side of the screen. For example, click the Standard Prints for each step you need to follow, as shown. 3. Select a “roll of film” or click the new one.
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Page 26: Setting Up Your Print Job
4. Select any of the Print Preferences you want. If you’re printing on 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper with perforations, click 5. Select the right Printer Settings for the paper you’re using. First, make sure EPSON Stylus C60 Series Select the size paper you’re using... -
Page 27: Printing Your Photos
9. If you’re using Windows, continue with the steps in the next section. If you’re using a Macintosh, skip to step 4 on page 24. Printing Your Photos 1. Click the button. You see your printer Properties (or Preferences) Properties window. 2. Select... - Page 28 Make sure you return unused paper to its original package. When you’re finished using your printer, make sure you press the P power button to turn it off. Never use a power strip or external switch to turn off the printer.
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Page 29: Maintaining Your Printer
Aligning the Print Head on page 32 Cleaning the Printer on page 33 Transporting the Printer on page 34 For more details, watch your EPSON Print Show movies or read your on-screen Reference Guide. Click the Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. -
Page 30: Running The Head Cleaning Utility
When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. -
Page 31: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern
You can click the launch your web browser and order ink cartridges online. light stays on, you may need printer icon Ink Monitor icon. You see a window Buy Now Maintaining Your Printer button to... -
Page 32: Ink Cartridge Precautions
Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. -
Page 33: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the green P power light should be on, but not flashing). Then open the printer cover. - Page 34 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. 5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on top. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it.
- Page 35 P power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red error light goes out. Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. Maintaining Your Printer...
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Page 36: Aligning The Print Head
Load plain paper that’s at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, but not printing, and letter-size plain paper is loaded. -
Page 37: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. -
Page 38: Transporting The Printer
Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. -
Page 39: Solving Problems
Refer to the pictures on page 36 if you need help identifying parts of the printer. It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. -
Page 40: Printer Parts
Printer Parts left edge guide maintenance button and error light power button and light Solving Problems paper support ink replacement button printer cover output tray output tray extension ink cartridges and print head... -
Page 41: Diagnosing Printer Problems
Then turn the printer on again. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 47 for contact information. Green P power light The printer may have an internal error. -
Page 42: Running A Printer Check
If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” beginning on page 39. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 47. Solving Problems... -
Page 43: Problems And Solutions
P power light is still flashing after 5 minutes, turn off the printer. If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 47. Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no packing material remains in the printer. -
Page 44: Printer Problems
Only the green P power light is on, instead. Warn but nothing prints. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. Make sure the interface cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on pages 49 and 50. -
Page 45: Print Quality Problems
In the Advanced window, turn ® off and/or turn MicroWeave Speed If your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect unused USB devices. If you’re using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode on your computer’s parallel port. See your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions. - Page 46 Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 32 for instructions.
- Page 47 You see wrong or missing colors. Make sure the Ink option is set to for color images and your Color software is set for color printing. The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 25 for instructions. The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink.
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Page 48: Paper Feeding Problems
Paper Feeding Problems Too many copies are printing. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for multiple copies. Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. -
Page 49: Miscellaneous Printout Problems
Turn off in the Advanced Flip Horizontal window or the mirror setting in your program. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. Make sure your printer is selected in Windows, or is the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser. -
Page 50: Uninstalling And Reinstalling Printer Software
You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities. For example, this might be necessary when you upgrade your Windows operating system. You don’t need to uninstall Film Factory or your EPSON Print Show movies and Reference Guide. -
Page 51: Where To Get Help
If you need help using other software with your printer, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below:... - Page 52 Solving Problems...
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Page 53: Requirements And Notices
This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other important information. Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium 95), Pentium 150 MHz or better (for Windows Me), or Pentium 133 MHz or better (for... -
Page 54: Macintosh System Requirements
Power Macintosh ® OS 8.5.1 through 9.1. (Mac OS 9.0 or later recommended) Check EPSON’s web site for information about support for Mac OS X (http://support.epson.com). At least 16MB of available RAM (32MB recommended) At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended) -
Page 55: Important Safety Instructions
Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. -
Page 56: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. -
Page 57: Fcc Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 58: Declaration Of Conformity
Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer’s specified usage, which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer. - Page 59 Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one. If you choose not to give this information, the exchange printer will only be shipped to you after Epson receives the defective one.
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Page 61: Index
Custom settings, 16 to 17 Default settings, Windows, 13 Digital Camera Correction setting, 23 Documentation, 2 to 6 Economy setting, 16 Electronic manual, 3 to 6 Envelopes, 9 EPSON accessories, 47 help, 47 papers, 18 to 20 Printer Information Center, 4 Store, 28, 47... - Page 62 Filters, 23 Flip Horizontal setting, 45 Glossy paper, 18 to 20 Grainy prints, 43 Head Cleaning utility, 25 to 26 Help, EPSON, 47 High Speed setting, 41 High-quality (resolution) images, 17 ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 17 Incorrect characters, 45...
- Page 63 Page Setup, Macintosh, 14 Paper EPSON, 18 to 20 feeding problems, 44 loading, 8 to 9, 19 to 20 settings, 12, 14 Photo Paper, 18 to 20 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 18 PhotoEnhance, 23 Photos, printing, 19 to 24...
- Page 64 Uninstalling software, 46 problems, 40 requirements, 49, 50 Utilities Head Cleaning, 25 to 26 Nozzle Check, 27 Print Head Alignment, 32 Watermark, 12, 16 Windows default settings, 13 printing with, 10 to 13 system requirements, 49 uninstalling software, 46 World Wide Web, 47 Index...