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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 Indicators 57 ... 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 Help ... 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...
GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 57 ... 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 Help ... 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...
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...; The pigment inks that are used achieve high-quality printing on plain paper and have excellent waterproof capability. Getting to use individual, large-capacity ink cartridges. Durable design for Microsoft Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2012 R2, Server 2012, Server 2008 R2, Server 2008, and Server 2003. Your printer ... printing and superior performance in a compact design. 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 pigment inks that are used achieve high-quality printing on plain paper and have excellent waterproof capability. Getting to use individual, large-capacity ink cartridges. Durable design for Microsoft Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2012 R2, Server 2012, Server 2008 R2, Server 2008, and Server 2003. Your printer ... printing and superior performance in a compact design. 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...
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...power cord or plug is curled or has been folded. iii. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. When handling ink cartridges Observe the following conditions: i. Safety Instructions 10 When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that is damaged. Never use a ... Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the printer stand. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If you plan to use aerosol...
...power cord or plug is curled or has been folded. iii. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. When handling ink cartridges Observe the following conditions: i. Safety Instructions 10 When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that is damaged. Never use a ... Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the printer stand. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If you plan to use aerosol...
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...surrounding area. Caution: Do not shake cartridges (that the cartridge may not be removed and reinserted freely. otherwise, you remove an ink cartridge for at least three hours before using it off with soap and water. Note that the cartridge touches. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 ...User's Guide ❏ If ink gets on your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ❏ For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times. ! If you may...
...surrounding area. Caution: Do not shake cartridges (that the cartridge may not be removed and reinserted freely. otherwise, you remove an ink cartridge for at least three hours before using it off with soap and water. Note that the cartridge touches. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 ...User's Guide ❏ If ink gets on your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ❏ For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times. ! If you may...
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... For more information, see "Setting the Auto Tear-Off Function" on page 24. Paper Handling 21 Caution: Never open the top cover or ink cartridge cover while printing. The printer advances the perforation of -form position automatically. Doing so may cause paper jams or printer malfunctions. When the printer receives...the tractor unit. Follow these steps to the tear-off position automatically when a set time has passed after printing. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If the trailing edge of the paper is past the paper sensor after the printed ...
... For more information, see "Setting the Auto Tear-Off Function" on page 24. Paper Handling 21 Caution: Never open the top cover or ink cartridge cover while printing. The printer advances the perforation of -form position automatically. Doing so may cause paper jams or printer malfunctions. When the printer receives...the tractor unit. Follow these steps to the tear-off position automatically when a set time has passed after printing. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If the trailing edge of the paper is past the paper sensor after the printed ...
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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. 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.
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... Panel 55 Paper light ❏ On when no paper is loaded or when paper is closed with an ink cartridge not installed. 3. FF button Inserts a page break. 10. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. 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...
... Panel 55 Paper light ❏ On when no paper is loaded or when paper is closed with an ink cartridge not installed. 3. FF button Inserts a page break. 10. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. 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...
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...14. For more when the printer is closed with an ink cartridge not installed. 15. Job Cancel button Cancels the print job when pressed for three seconds or more, the printer enters Micro Adjust mode*. Right ink light ( Y, M, C) (GP-C830/GP-C831/GP-C832) ❏ Flashes when ink is low. ...10063; On when an ink cartridge has reached its replacement time or when the right ink cartridge cover is in Micro Adjust mode. 12. Pause light ❏ On when the printer...
...14. For more when the printer is closed with an ink cartridge not installed. 15. Job Cancel button Cancels the print job when pressed for three seconds or more, the printer enters Micro Adjust mode*. Right ink light ( Y, M, C) (GP-C830/GP-C831/GP-C832) ❏ Flashes when ink is low. ...10063; On when an ink cartridge has reached its replacement time or when the right ink cartridge cover is in Micro Adjust mode. 12. Pause light ❏ On when the printer...
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Then, reattach the paper to the tractor, and then press the Load/Eject button. If the paper is open. The top cover or ink cartridge cover is advanced too far and ejection failed, press the Load/ Eject button again to eject is longer than about 550 mm (22 inches), tear ... want to feed the paper backward. The paper is a paper jam. Remove the paper if there is not fully loaded. 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...
Then, reattach the paper to the tractor, and then press the Load/Eject button. If the paper is open. The top cover or ink cartridge cover is advanced too far and ejection failed, press the Load/ Eject button again to eject is longer than about 550 mm (22 inches), tear ... want to feed the paper backward. The paper is a paper jam. Remove the paper if there is not fully loaded. 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...
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... person. A product maintenance error has occurred. F Cover F K B, F Y B, F M B, F C B ** F K B, F K B *** k On k Cover k K B, k Y B, k M B, k C B ** k K B, k K B *** O O O O O Problem Solution The ink cartridge has reached its replacement time. The maintenance time for the printer is not installed. Contact a qualified service person. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Panel light state Beep pattern N On...
... person. A product maintenance error has occurred. F Cover F K B, F Y B, F M B, F C B ** F K B, F K B *** k On k Cover k K B, k Y B, k M B, k C B ** k K B, k K B *** O O O O O Problem Solution The ink cartridge has reached its replacement time. The maintenance time for the printer is not installed. Contact a qualified service person. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Panel light state Beep pattern N On...
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Turn off the printer, wait several minutes, and then turn it on again. Print quality declines. Ink cartridges not manufactured by Epson are clogged. Use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Adjust the print density for a paper jam. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Printed characters are misaligned. If there is...on again. Use BI Parallel Port Driver, which is no jam, contact your software did not print. 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 the printer driver, to communicate...
Turn off the printer, wait several minutes, and then turn it on again. Print quality declines. Ink cartridges not manufactured by Epson are clogged. Use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Adjust the print density for a paper jam. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Printed characters are misaligned. If there is...on again. Use BI Parallel Port Driver, which is no jam, contact your software did not print. 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 the printer driver, to communicate...
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... replacement of any of the print head and other printer parts. Genuine Epson ink cartridges are designed and manufactured to your Epson printer. Your printer uses the following : ❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on page 32. GP-C831 GJIC5(K) S020563 GJIC5(C) S020564 GJIC5(M) S020565 GJIC5(Y) S020566 GP-M831 GJIC5(K) S020563 - - - To add...
... replacement of any of the print head and other printer parts. Genuine Epson ink cartridges are designed and manufactured to your Epson printer. Your printer uses the following : ❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on page 32. GP-C831 GJIC5(K) S020563 GJIC5(C) S020564 GJIC5(M) S020565 GJIC5(Y) S020566 GP-M831 GJIC5(K) S020563 - - - To add...
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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. A graphic displays the ink cartridge status. Note: If any ink cartridge as indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3. 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.
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. A graphic displays the ink cartridge status. Note: If any ink cartridge as indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3. 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.
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...Cartridges are usable even if they are inserted, because the product automatically checks their reliability. ❏ The valve in the ink supply port is installed for the first time, print head cleaning, and automatic cleaning executed periodically. However, some ink is recommended. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831.../GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ The progress meter appears automatically when you start a print job. However, careful handling is consumed each cartridge.
...Cartridges are usable even if they are inserted, because the product automatically checks their reliability. ❏ The valve in the ink supply port is installed for the first time, print head cleaning, and automatic cleaning executed periodically. However, some ink is recommended. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831.../GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ The progress meter appears automatically when you start a print job. However, careful handling is consumed each cartridge.
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...not provide normal printing, press the Cleaning button for three seconds. 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 reload, resulting in more of the ink being consumed. If ink...Color adjustment of the product is flashing). Opening the covers may dry out. ❏ You cannot continue printing if any of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Use of non-genuine ink cartridges may result in the print head nozzles may cause the ink to install it does not resolve the problem, repeat the process...
...not provide normal printing, press the Cleaning button for three seconds. 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 reload, resulting in more of the ink being consumed. If ink...Color adjustment of the product is flashing). Opening the covers may dry out. ❏ You cannot continue printing if any of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Use of non-genuine ink cartridges may result in the print head nozzles may cause the ink to install it does not resolve the problem, repeat the process...
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...prevent the ink from the product until you will not use the printer after installing the ink cartridges, leave the ink cartridges installed. ❏ During printing, the black ink cartridge with another. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ When the printer is turned off using... it in the product. ❏ To confirm the status of the Ink lights and the actions you are the same for all the cartridges. ❏ When installing an ink cartridge into the GP-C830/GP-C831/GP-C832, make sure to install it with the most ink remaining is low. N The ink...
...prevent the ink from the product until you will not use the printer after installing the ink cartridges, leave the ink cartridges installed. ❏ During printing, the black ink cartridge with another. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ When the printer is turned off using... it in the product. ❏ To confirm the status of the Ink lights and the actions you are the same for all the cartridges. ❏ When installing an ink cartridge into the GP-C830/GP-C831/GP-C832, make sure to install it with the most ink remaining is low. N The ink...
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Open the ink cartridge cover. Push in the used cartridge so the cartridge pops out slightly. Consumables 79 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Note: Wait for four seconds or more before removing the ink cartridge. Otherwise, ink may squirt. 3.
Open the ink cartridge cover. Push in the used cartridge so the cartridge pops out slightly. Consumables 79 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Note: Wait for four seconds or more before removing the ink cartridge. Otherwise, ink may squirt. 3.
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For best results, shake the new ink cartridge four or five times. 6. Dispose of the slot. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 4. Consumables 80 Carefully pull the used cartridge straight out of it properly. 5.
For best results, shake the new ink cartridge four or five times. 6. Dispose of the slot. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 4. Consumables 80 Carefully pull the used cartridge straight out of it properly. 5.
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... touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. Consumables 81 Then, push the ink cartridge until it clicks into the slot. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ! If the cartridge is not covered by Epson may cause damage that is not installed promptly, you...
... touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. Consumables 81 Then, push the ink cartridge until it clicks into the slot. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ! If the cartridge is not covered by Epson may cause damage that is not installed promptly, you...
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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. Consumables 82 Close the ink cartridge cover.