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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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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 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.
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... great tools: EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you add a link to check EPSON's support web site periodically for your printer driver. Tip: It's a good idea to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and... create free online postcards with Mac® OS X). Your printer software installer lets you can 't print without it. Note: With Exif Print, special image settings such as EPSON Software Film Factory. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you control how your documents look. About...
... great tools: EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you add a link to check EPSON's support web site periodically for your printer driver. Tip: It's a good idea to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and... create free online postcards with Mac® OS X). Your printer software installer lets you can 't print without it. Note: With Exif Print, special image settings such as EPSON Software Film Factory. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you control how your documents look. About...
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This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Printing 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...
This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Printing 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...
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...4 Welcome! Click Exit to view the manual. Click Print Show. 3. Use the program tools to watch. If you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on page 53 of the movie you how. EPIC also includes... a step, or skip ahead. Click the appropriate topic, then click the title of this manual. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on some Mac OS X systems.) 2. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head?
...4 Welcome! Click Exit to view the manual. Click Print Show. 3. Use the program tools to watch. If you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on page 53 of the movie you how. EPIC also includes... a step, or skip ahead. Click the appropriate topic, then click the title of this manual. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on some Mac OS X systems.) 2. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head?
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... 25 for more than six months, you print. You may dry out. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red H ink out light is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are gaps in your printer for instructions. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may have a paper jam or another problem. Maintaining Your...
... 25 for more than six months, you print. You may dry out. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red H ink out light is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are gaps in your printer for instructions. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may have a paper jam or another problem. Maintaining Your...
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... like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar. OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > C82 Series > EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like the one on the right: Purchasing Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . Other products may cause damage...
... like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar. OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > C82 Series > EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like the one on the right: Purchasing Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . Other products may cause damage...
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...printer is flashing or on , but not flashing. 2. The P power light should be on : 1. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you have a new ink cartridge before you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink... the printer. Maintaining Your Printer 29 Store ink cartridges in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge ...
...printer is flashing or on , but not flashing. 2. The P power light should be on : 1. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you have a new ink cartridge before you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink... the printer. Maintaining Your Printer 29 Store ink cartridges in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge ...
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...C82 Series in the printer list and click OK. You only need to be replaced: Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the screen to print the nozzle check pattern. Make sure you have the new ink...in one session. 4. Macintosh OS X: Open your Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Press the H ink button. Macintosh 8.6 to flash. Follow the instructions on the Windows taskbar, and...Quality Declines Even if the H ink out light isn't flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge if it's been installed in your printer for gaps in the lines....
...C82 Series in the printer list and click OK. You only need to be replaced: Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the screen to print the nozzle check pattern. Make sure you have the new ink...in one session. 4. Macintosh OS X: Open your Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Press the H ink button. Macintosh 8.6 to flash. Follow the instructions on the Windows taskbar, and...Quality Declines Even if the H ink out light isn't flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge if it's been installed in your printer for gaps in the lines....
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Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Unplug the power cord. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 6. Maintaining Your Printer 37 Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head (see page 34). If you notice...
Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Unplug the power cord. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 6. Maintaining Your Printer 37 Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head (see page 34). If you notice...
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... is a new driver available, free of your printer problem may be. Download instructions are posted for your printer driver. 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...
... is a new driver available, free of your printer problem may be. Download instructions are posted for your printer driver. 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...
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...print head, or you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON as described on and ) is flashing Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the ink cartridges is ready to print. H is on page 51. If the error isn't cleared, contact your printer can't use . Load paper ...Problem Solving 41 If the H ink out light remains on ink. It flashes when the printer is low on after you've replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON. If the H ink out light goes on . Turn the printer off the printer, open the printer cover and remove any jammed ...
...print head, or you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON as described on and ) is flashing Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the ink cartridges is ready to print. H is on page 51. If the error isn't cleared, contact your printer can't use . Load paper ...Problem Solving 41 If the H ink out light remains on ink. It flashes when the printer is low on after you've replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON. If the H ink out light goes on . Turn the printer off the printer, open the printer cover and remove any jammed ...
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If in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may have a problem with your printer software may not be installed correctly. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the pattern has gaps in doubt, try another ... Follow these solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is turned on. ■ Turn off after it . P is off . Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in your software settings, the interface cable, or your dealer or EPSON as described on page 43. Then disconnect the interface...
If in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may have a problem with your printer software may not be installed correctly. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the pattern has gaps in doubt, try another ... Follow these solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is turned on. ■ Turn off after it . P is off . Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in your software settings, the interface cable, or your dealer or EPSON as described on page 43. Then disconnect the interface...
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... excess ink the next time you turn off the printer or it back on, contact EPSON as described on and the printer cable is securely connected at both ends. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it on. You're having problems installing the printer software.....) Also make sure your printer, installing software, or printing. Contact your System Administrator. ■ If your software doesn't install correctly, you see an error message or your printer icon (C82 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after 5 minutes...
... excess ink the next time you turn off the printer or it back on, contact EPSON as described on and the printer cable is securely connected at both ends. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it on. You're having problems installing the printer software.....) Also make sure your printer, installing software, or printing. Contact your System Administrator. ■ If your software doesn't install correctly, you see an error message or your printer icon (C82 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after 5 minutes...
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...■ The print head nozzles may need more than the minimum requirements listed. Your printer makes noise when you need cleaning; the USB driver may also need to : ■ Clear space on your printer is installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on a network, you 're using Windows ... defragmentation utility. 44 Problem Solving You may not install correctly. ■ Make sure the Universal Serial Bus Controller is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 59 or page 60. ■ Run a printer check as though it has been sitting for network...
...■ The print head nozzles may need more than the minimum requirements listed. Your printer makes noise when you need cleaning; the USB driver may also need to : ■ Clear space on your printer is installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on a network, you 're using Windows ... defragmentation utility. 44 Problem Solving You may not install correctly. ■ Make sure the Universal Serial Bus Controller is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 59 or page 60. ■ Run a printer check as though it has been sitting for network...
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Then follow the on -screen instructions. 4. Click Install Printer Driver. On the Installer screen, click the arrow in the Easy Install list at the bottom and follow the on -screen instructions. 4. Then click the ...EPSON Stylus C82 Series is selected and click OK. Restart your Macintosh, then see the Main Menu. 3. Windows 1. Macintosh OS 8.6 to Epson or EPSON Printers, then select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. 3. Point to 9.x 1. Double-click the EPSON icon in your other photo software or the EPSON Printer Information Center. Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer...
Then follow the on -screen instructions. 4. Click Install Printer Driver. On the Installer screen, click the arrow in the Easy Install list at the bottom and follow the on -screen instructions. 4. Then click the ...EPSON Stylus C82 Series is selected and click OK. Restart your Macintosh, then see the Main Menu. 3. Windows 1. Macintosh OS 8.6 to Epson or EPSON Printers, then select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. 3. Point to 9.x 1. Double-click the EPSON icon in your other photo software or the EPSON Printer Information Center. Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer...
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Then put the EPSON CD-ROM in this section for: ■ "Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000" below ■ "Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x" on page 56 ■ "Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X" on page 57 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 Before you see the Found New Hardware screen. Wait until you begin, complete the...
Then put the EPSON CD-ROM in this section for: ■ "Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000" below ■ "Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x" on page 56 ■ "Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X" on page 57 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 Before you see the Found New Hardware screen. Wait until you begin, complete the...
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Wait while the files are copied to your computer. 6. Click Next again on the following screen. 3. You see this screen: 54 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X After a moment, click Next. Click Next. 5. Click Finish when you see a screen indicating that Windows has found an unknown device. 4.
Wait while the files are copied to your computer. 6. Click Next again on the following screen. 3. You see this screen: 54 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X After a moment, click Next. Click Next. 5. Click Finish when you see a screen indicating that Windows has found an unknown device. 4.
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Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on page 10. You see the EPSON Product Registration screen, register your printer is set up correctly. 9. Click Install Manual and Printer Movies and follow the on-screen instructions to the EPSON Printer Information Center on your desktop. 11. When you 've loaded letter-size paper in your printer, then...
Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on page 10. You see the EPSON Product Registration screen, register your printer is set up correctly. 9. Click Install Manual and Printer Movies and follow the on-screen instructions to the EPSON Printer Information Center on your desktop. 11. When you 've loaded letter-size paper in your printer, then...
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Wait while the files are copied to install the software. 56 Installing Software for setting up your computer. 5. Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on-screen instructions to your printer. You can't install your computer. Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your printer is complete. 6. Read the license agreement and click Agree to your software...
Wait while the files are copied to install the software. 56 Installing Software for setting up your computer. 5. Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on-screen instructions to your printer. You can't install your computer. Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your printer is complete. 6. Read the license agreement and click Agree to your software...