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... Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be responsible and respectful of Epson America, Inc. EPSON encourages each user to strictly comply with this EPSON printer. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be as broad as a result of...
... Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be responsible and respectful of Epson America, Inc. EPSON encourages each user to strictly comply with this EPSON printer. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be as broad as a result of...
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About Your Software About Your Documentation Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You Use ... Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 13 14 15 15 18 21 23 25 25 26...
About Your Software About Your Documentation Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You Use ... Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 13 14 15 15 18 21 23 25 25 26...
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... or Low Ink Cartridge 29 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 42 Problems and Solutions 43 Setup and Software Installation Problems 43 Printer Problems 44...
... or Low Ink Cartridge 29 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 42 Problems and Solutions 43 Setup and Software Installation Problems 43 Printer Problems 44...
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X, AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 Important Safety Instructions 61 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 62 FCC Compliance Statement 63 Declaration of Conformity 64 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 65 INDEX 67 v
INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X, AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 Important Safety Instructions 61 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 62 FCC Compliance Statement 63 Declaration of Conformity 64 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 65 INDEX 67 v
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... prints. Delivers superior photo quality with these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite™ inks. Your printer, with EPSON Software™ Film Factory,™ uses these ink particles remain near the surface and don't bleed through, they're ...EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of ink droplets on various media. Note: The light resistance of prints is the ideal desktop printer for everyday use . Because these settings to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions. The EPSON Stylus® C82 printer...
... prints. Delivers superior photo quality with these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite™ inks. Your printer, with EPSON Software™ Film Factory,™ uses these ink particles remain near the surface and don't bleed through, they're ...EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of ink droplets on various media. Note: The light resistance of prints is the ideal desktop printer for everyday use . Because these settings to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions. The EPSON Stylus® C82 printer...
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... where you can 't print without it. Visit http://support.epson.com. It also includes your on-screen Reference Guide for your printer includes all the software you quick, on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. Your printer software installer lets you control how your printer. and create free online postcards with Mac® OS...
... where you can 't print without it. Visit http://support.epson.com. It also includes your on-screen Reference Guide for your printer includes all the software you quick, on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. Your printer software installer lets you control how your printer. and create free online postcards with Mac® OS...
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... with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems ■ Installing printer software on the Start Here sheet for installing the printer software for better printing. Notes contain important information about your printer, use your EPSON Printer Information Center, described in the next section. Welcome! 3...hints for Windows® XP, Windows Me, and Windows 98, and Macintosh® OS 8.6 to your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to 9.x. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your...
... with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems ■ Installing printer software on the Start Here sheet for installing the printer software for better printing. Notes contain important information about your printer, use your EPSON Printer Information Center, described in the next section. Welcome! 3...hints for Windows® XP, Windows Me, and Windows 98, and Macintosh® OS 8.6 to your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to 9.x. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your...
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2. Before you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for more information about making printer software settings. Printing from Start to the m position when you're done.) 3. The most common envelope size is Envelope #10. See page 10 (Windows) or page ...15 (Macintosh) for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to Finish 9 Move the thickness lever on the side of the page setup dialog box...
2. Before you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for more information about making printer software settings. Printing from Start to the m position when you're done.) 3. The most common envelope size is Envelope #10. See page 10 (Windows) or page ...15 (Macintosh) for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to Finish 9 Move the thickness lever on the side of the page setup dialog box...
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... instead of selecting Print from Start to open your EPSON Stylus C82 printer is selected. 3. Printing with Windows This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. After you may look different): Select your printer here Click here to Finish Make sure your printer software 2. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Make sure you...
... instead of selecting Print from Start to open your EPSON Stylus C82 printer is selected. 3. Printing with Windows This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. After you may look different): Select your printer here Click here to Finish Make sure your printer software 2. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Make sure you...
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...File menu, select Page Setup. You see this dialog box: Make sure you create your document in a software program, follow the steps in one of its original size, or enlarge it , select your printer in the Chooser as described on a Macintosh After you see it to 400 percent. If you don't see... on the page. ■ Double-Sided Printing: Lets you see page 18. You can reduce your printer is active. Printing from Start to 9.x applications, see the next section. ■ For Macintosh OS X applications, see C82 Series at the top of the page 2. Make sure you print on both sides of the page...
...File menu, select Page Setup. You see this dialog box: Make sure you create your document in a software program, follow the steps in one of its original size, or enlarge it , select your printer in the Chooser as described on a Macintosh After you see it to 400 percent. If you don't see... on the page. ■ Double-Sided Printing: Lets you see page 18. You can reduce your printer is active. Printing from Start to 9.x applications, see the next section. ■ For Macintosh OS X applications, see C82 Series at the top of the page 2. Make sure you print on both sides of the page...
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... adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by selecting these options in progress. 11. You can also press the printer's ) button to Delete, Hold (pause), or Resume printing 10. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of all your selections ■...; Save Custom Setting, to save your print job as necessary to reorder the jobs. Note: You can also choose other print settings by the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of the following: ■ Click the print job, then click Delete to delete the job from Start to...
... adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by selecting these options in progress. 11. You can also press the printer's ) button to Delete, Hold (pause), or Resume printing 10. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of all your selections ■...; Save Custom Setting, to save your print job as necessary to reorder the jobs. Note: You can also choose other print settings by the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of the following: ■ Click the print job, then click Delete to delete the job from Start to...
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... you select in your printer software. OS 8.6 to 9.x: Click OK to Finish 23 Plain paper or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper (Archival Matte Paper) EPSON Glossy Photo Paper (Photo Paper) EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Select this...
... you select in your printer software. OS 8.6 to 9.x: Click OK to Finish 23 Plain paper or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper (Archival Matte Paper) EPSON Glossy Photo Paper (Photo Paper) EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Select this...
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Then see if there is a new driver available, free of your printer problem may be. Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section for your product to see these sections for solutions. ■ "Setup and Software Installation Problems" on page 43 ■ "Printer Problems" on page 44 ■ "Quality Problems" on page 45 ■...
Then see if there is a new driver available, free of your printer problem may be. Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section for your product to see these sections for solutions. ■ "Setup and Software Installation Problems" on page 43 ■ "Printer Problems" on page 44 ■ "Quality Problems" on page 45 ■...
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...lies in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on page 51. 42 Problem Solving Try the suggestions in your software settings, the interface cable, or your printer software may have a problem with your printer and computer. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is not controlled by a switch or timer. If...the check page doesn't print, you need to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 43. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn the printer off the printer, plug in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Try these steps: 1. Then disconnect the...
...lies in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on page 51. 42 Problem Solving Try the suggestions in your software settings, the interface cable, or your printer software may have a problem with your printer and computer. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is not controlled by a switch or timer. If...the check page doesn't print, you need to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 43. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn the printer off the printer, plug in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Try these steps: 1. Then disconnect the...
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..., contact EPSON as described on page 51. ■ Make sure no packing material remains in the Macintosh Chooser, you may not have an extension conflict. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn off any unnecessary extensions and restart your software doesn't ...printer icon (C82 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Contact your System Administrator. ■ If your printer is turned on to clear the error. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you may have software...
..., contact EPSON as described on page 51. ■ Make sure no packing material remains in the Macintosh Chooser, you may not have an extension conflict. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn off any unnecessary extensions and restart your software doesn't ...printer icon (C82 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Contact your System Administrator. ■ If your printer is turned on to clear the error. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you may have software...
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...'re printing a high-resolution image, you 're using Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with a USB connection, make sure your printer software is selected as the default printer in your on page 42. ■ For Windows 2000 or XP, don't select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing... is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 59 or page 60. ■ Run a printer check as described in the Printers utility. The printer sounds as though it has been sitting for network printing, as described on -screen Reference Guide. You may also need ...
...'re printing a high-resolution image, you 're using Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with a USB connection, make sure your printer software is selected as the default printer in your on page 42. ■ For Windows 2000 or XP, don't select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing... is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 59 or page 60. ■ Run a printer check as described in the Printers utility. The printer sounds as though it has been sitting for network printing, as described on -screen Reference Guide. You may also need ...
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...25. You may need to turn off (Macintosh only) and turn High Speed on. ■ If your printer is connected to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices. ■ If you print on thicker ...(Windows) or page 22 (Macintosh) for guidelines. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed in the printer software. ■ Clean the print head; Problem Solving 45 see banding (light lines). ■ Select the correct paper Type (Windows)...9632; Run the Print Head Alignment utility; It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may also need replacing.
...25. You may need to turn off (Macintosh only) and turn High Speed on. ■ If your printer is connected to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices. ■ If you print on thicker ...(Windows) or page 22 (Macintosh) for guidelines. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed in the printer software. ■ Clean the print head; Problem Solving 45 see banding (light lines). ■ Select the correct paper Type (Windows)...9632; Run the Print Head Alignment utility; It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may also need replacing.
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...EPSON ink cartridges. ■ Try turning off (Windows) or Color ink is , load new paper face up. see page 14 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh). ■ The colors produced by DuraBrite inks may look slightly different than those produced by ordinary dye-based ink. ■ Due to the nature of printer...page 11) or Print Quality (Macintosh; see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure Black Ink Only is off PhotoEnhance™ . For example, a print viewed in a smaller size; Your printer software was designed to get as close as possible. page 21). ■ Align the print head;...
...EPSON ink cartridges. ■ Try turning off (Windows) or Color ink is , load new paper face up. see page 14 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh). ■ The colors produced by DuraBrite inks may look slightly different than those produced by ordinary dye-based ink. ■ Due to the nature of printer...page 11) or Print Quality (Macintosh; see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure Black Ink Only is off PhotoEnhance™ . For example, a print viewed in a smaller size; Your printer software was designed to get as close as possible. page 21). ■ Align the print head;...
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... the correct paper size in your application program. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of gloss may be damp or too thin. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in your application or printer software. ■ If it's wrinkled when it , but not too tightly. If ...If paper jams, press the ) paper button for instructions. 48 Problem Solving The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in your print are not as glossy as the active printer in the printer software. Paper Problems Paper doesn't eject fully or is inverted. Some parts of your ...
... the correct paper size in your application program. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of gloss may be damp or too thin. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in your application or printer software. ■ If it's wrinkled when it , but not too tightly. If ...If paper jams, press the ) paper button for instructions. 48 Problem Solving The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in your print are not as glossy as the active printer in the printer software. Paper Problems Paper doesn't eject fully or is inverted. Some parts of your ...
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...your on your paper size. Too many copies are scratch marks on -screen Reference Guide. ■ Make sure your paper is selected in your printer software or application is incorrect. For best results, frame your fingernails. You see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the interface cable is securely connected... 8.6 to 9.x), or Print Center (Macintosh OS X). ■ If you 're printing on page 59 or page 60. ■ Make sure your printer is positioned next to your paper size. Image size or position is not set correctly. Make sure paper and layout options are set for your...
...your on your paper size. Too many copies are scratch marks on -screen Reference Guide. ■ Make sure your paper is selected in your printer software or application is incorrect. For best results, frame your fingernails. You see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the interface cable is securely connected... 8.6 to 9.x), or Print Center (Macintosh OS X). ■ If you 're printing on page 59 or page 60. ■ Make sure your printer is positioned next to your paper size. Image size or position is not set correctly. Make sure paper and layout options are set for your...