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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Using the Error ...Paper Jams 65 Chapter 7 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 67 Contacting Customer Support 67 Before Contacting Epson 67 Help for Users in Australia 68 Help for Users in Singapore 69 Help for Users in Thailand 69 ...North America 71 Help for Users in Latin America 72 Chapter 8 Consumables Replacing the Ink Cartridges 74 Genuine Epson ink cartridges 74 Checking the ink cartridge status 74 Precautions on ink cartridge replacement 76 Replacing an ink cartridge 78 Contents 4
GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Using the Error ...Paper Jams 65 Chapter 7 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 67 Contacting Customer Support 67 Before Contacting Epson 67 Help for Users in Australia 68 Help for Users in Singapore 69 Help for Users in Thailand 69 ...North America 71 Help for Users in Latin America 72 Chapter 8 Consumables Replacing the Ink Cartridges 74 Genuine Epson ink cartridges 74 Checking the ink cartridge status 74 Precautions on ink cartridge replacement 76 Replacing an ink cartridge 78 Contents 4
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...10063; The pigment inks that are used achieve high-quality printing on plain paper and have excellent waterproof capability. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Features ® Your EPSON GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-...C832/GP-M832 is an ink jet printer with sprocket holes. ❏ The ability to use individual, large-capacity ink cartridges. Your printer comes packaged with the printer driver and other paper with...
...10063; The pigment inks that are used achieve high-quality printing on plain paper and have excellent waterproof capability. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Features ® Your EPSON GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-...C832/GP-M832 is an ink jet printer with sprocket holes. ❏ The ability to use individual, large-capacity ink cartridges. Your printer comes packaged with the printer driver and other paper with...
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...-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If you plan to a leg of the printer stand. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in this manual. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges...
...-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If you plan to a leg of the printer stand. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in this manual. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges...
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.... Safety Instructions 11 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it gets in the same environment as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be able to print normally. ❏ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. ❏ After bringing...
.... Safety Instructions 11 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it gets in the same environment as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be able to print normally. ❏ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. ❏ After bringing...
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... so may cause paper jams or printer malfunctions. Caution: Never open the top cover or ink cartridge cover while printing. For more information, see "Setting the Auto Tear-Off Function" on page 37. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If the trailing edge of...
... so may cause paper jams or printer malfunctions. Caution: Never open the top cover or ink cartridge cover while printing. For more information, see "Setting the Auto Tear-Off Function" on page 37. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If the trailing edge of...
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Control Panel 54 For Taiwanese users GP-C830 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide GP-M830 For other users GP-C830/GP-C831 GP-M830/GP-M831 1. Cover light On when the right/left ink cartridge cover or top cover is open.
Control Panel 54 For Taiwanese users GP-C830 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide GP-M830 For other users GP-C830/GP-C831 GP-M830/GP-M831 1. Cover light On when the right/left ink cartridge cover or top cover is open.
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... a page break. 10. Cleaning button Cleans the print head when pressed for three seconds. 5. Left ink light ( K) ❏ Flashes when ink is low. ❏ On when an ink cartridge has reached its replacement time or when the left ink cartridge cover is not loaded correctly. ❏ Flashes when the paper failed to eject or a paper jam... paper backward from the tear-off position. 8. Tear Off button ❏ Advances continuous paper to the top-of-form position. 9. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Load/Eject button Control Panel 55
... a page break. 10. Cleaning button Cleans the print head when pressed for three seconds. 5. Left ink light ( K) ❏ Flashes when ink is low. ❏ On when an ink cartridge has reached its replacement time or when the left ink cartridge cover is not loaded correctly. ❏ Flashes when the paper failed to eject or a paper jam... paper backward from the tear-off position. 8. Tear Off button ❏ Advances continuous paper to the top-of-form position. 9. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Load/Eject button Control Panel 55
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... K) (GP-M830/GP-M831/GP-M832) ❏ Flashes when ink is low. ❏ On when an ink cartridge has reached its replacement time or when the right ink cartridge cover is in Micro Adjust mode. 12. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ Loads continuous ..., see "Adjusting the top-of -form or tear-off position. Right ink light ( Y, M, C) (GP-C830/GP-C831/GP-C832) ❏ Flashes when ink is low. ❏ On when an ink cartridge has reached its replacement time or when the right ink cartridge cover is paused. 14. Pause light ❏ On when the printer ...
... K) (GP-M830/GP-M831/GP-M832) ❏ Flashes when ink is low. ❏ On when an ink cartridge has reached its replacement time or when the right ink cartridge cover is in Micro Adjust mode. 12. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ Loads continuous ..., see "Adjusting the top-of -form or tear-off position. Right ink light ( Y, M, C) (GP-C830/GP-C831/GP-C832) ❏ Flashes when ink is low. ❏ On when an ink cartridge has reached its replacement time or when the right ink cartridge cover is paused. 14. Pause light ❏ On when the printer ...
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... paper is longer than about 550 mm (22 inches), tear off the paper, and then press the Load/ Eject button. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using this table, see... backward 558.8 mm (22 inches) or more control panel lights are on the control panel. The paper is not fully loaded. The top cover or ink cartridge cover is a paper jam. Remove the paper if there is open. If the length of the paper that you cannot fix your printer stops working...
... paper is longer than about 550 mm (22 inches), tear off the paper, and then press the Load/ Eject button. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using this table, see... backward 558.8 mm (22 inches) or more control panel lights are on the control panel. The paper is not fully loaded. The top cover or ink cartridge cover is a paper jam. Remove the paper if there is open. If the length of the paper that you cannot fix your printer stops working...
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... ink cartridge" on page 78. For more information, see "Replacing an ink cartridge" on page 78. Push the ink cartridge again until it clicks into the slot firmly. Ink is not installed. Contact a qualified service person. The ink cartridge is low. The maintenance time for the printer is not installed into place. Troubleshooting 58 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831...
... ink cartridge" on page 78. For more information, see "Replacing an ink cartridge" on page 78. Push the ink cartridge again until it clicks into the slot firmly. Ink is not installed. Contact a qualified service person. The ink cartridge is low. The maintenance time for the printer is not installed into place. Troubleshooting 58 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831...
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... the Print Head" on page 40. For more information, see "BI Parallel Port Driver" on page 105. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Paper may become dirty when printing in an environment with high humidity if the surface of the... or characters you sent with the printer driver, to prevent the printout from becoming blurry. Cause What to clear any clogged ink nozzles. Ink cartridges not manufactured by Epson are clogged. Use genuine Epson ink cartridges. The printout may be jammed. Adjust the print density for a paper jam.
... the Print Head" on page 40. For more information, see "BI Parallel Port Driver" on page 105. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Paper may become dirty when printing in an environment with high humidity if the surface of the... or characters you sent with the printer driver, to prevent the printout from becoming blurry. Cause What to clear any clogged ink nozzles. Ink cartridges not manufactured by Epson are clogged. Use genuine Epson ink cartridges. The printout may be jammed. Adjust the print density for a paper jam.
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... a shortcut icon to the taskbar, see "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on the taskbar. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 8 Consumables Replacing the Ink Cartridges Genuine Epson ink cartridges When replacement of any of the ink cartridges is not covered by Epson may cause damage to work properly with your printer...
... a shortcut icon to the taskbar, see "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on the taskbar. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 8 Consumables Replacing the Ink Cartridges Genuine Epson ink cartridges When replacement of any of the ink cartridges is not covered by Epson may cause damage to work properly with your printer...
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A graphic displays the ink cartridge status. Be sure to replace or reinstall any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not accurately display the ink cartridge status. Consumables 75 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ Open the printer driver, click the Utility tab, and then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button. Note: If any ink cartridge as indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3.
A graphic displays the ink cartridge status. Be sure to replace or reinstall any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not accurately display the ink cartridge status. Consumables 75 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ Open the printer driver, click the Utility tab, and then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button. Note: If any ink cartridge as indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3.
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... the following operations: ink charging when an ink cartridge is recommended. However, careful handling is installed for the first time, print head cleaning, and automatic cleaning executed periodically. Consumables 76 Do not touch the supply port of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP...
... the following operations: ink charging when an ink cartridge is recommended. However, careful handling is installed for the first time, print head cleaning, and automatic cleaning executed periodically. Consumables 76 Do not touch the supply port of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP...
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... ink cartridge is flashing). GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ For maximum ink efficiency, only remove an ink cartridge when you are ready to install it in the product. ❏ Use ink cartridges within six months after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. otherwise, ink...
... ink cartridge is flashing). GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ For maximum ink efficiency, only remove an ink cartridge when you are ready to install it in the product. ❏ Use ink cartridges within six months after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. otherwise, ink...
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... it in the product. ❏ To confirm the status of each ink cartridge, see "Checking the ink cartridge status" on page 74. Note: ❏ The illustrations show replacement of the black ink cartridge of the left ink slot, but not flashing. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ When the...
... it in the product. ❏ To confirm the status of each ink cartridge, see "Checking the ink cartridge status" on page 74. Note: ❏ The illustrations show replacement of the black ink cartridge of the left ink slot, but not flashing. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ When the...
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Note: Wait for four seconds or more before removing the ink cartridge. Otherwise, ink may squirt. 3. Consumables 79 Push in the used cartridge so the cartridge pops out slightly. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Open the ink cartridge cover.
Note: Wait for four seconds or more before removing the ink cartridge. Otherwise, ink may squirt. 3. Consumables 79 Push in the used cartridge so the cartridge pops out slightly. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Open the ink cartridge cover.
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Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Consumables 80 For best results, shake the new ink cartridge four or five times. 6. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 4. Carefully pull the used cartridge straight out of it properly. 5. Dispose of the slot.
Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Consumables 80 For best results, shake the new ink cartridge four or five times. 6. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 4. Carefully pull the used cartridge straight out of it properly. 5. Dispose of the slot.
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... refill the ink cartridge. If the cartridge is not covered by Epson may cause damage that is not installed promptly, you may cause erratic product behavior. 7. Then, push the ink cartridge until it clicks into the slot. This can damage the ink cartridge. ❏ Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP...
... refill the ink cartridge. If the cartridge is not covered by Epson may cause damage that is not installed promptly, you may cause erratic product behavior. 7. Then, push the ink cartridge until it clicks into the slot. This can damage the ink cartridge. ❏ Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP...
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Consumables 82 Close the ink cartridge cover. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 8.
Consumables 82 Close the ink cartridge cover. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 8.