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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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...Note: With Exif Print, special image settings such as EPSON Software Film Factory. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on -screen Reference Guide for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. Download ...lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in your digital photo files. Your printer software installer lets you add a link to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. You can store, organize, and share your photos;
...Note: With Exif Print, special image settings such as EPSON Software Film Factory. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on -screen Reference Guide for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. Download ...lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in your digital photo files. Your printer software installer lets you add a link to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. You can store, organize, and share your photos;
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... to avoid damage to 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. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your...
... to avoid damage to 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. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your...
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...; 3.0 or later-to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not display correctly. If you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on ...some Mac OS X systems.) 2. Click Exit to view the manual. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or ...
...; 3.0 or later-to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not display correctly. If you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on ...some Mac OS X systems.) 2. Click Exit to view the manual. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or ...
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... to. otherwise the ink remaining in the dot pattern. When an ink cartridge has been installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; see page 25 for more than six months, you may need to replace it . When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is a good... cleaning and aligning the print head, you print. Maintaining Your Printer 27 If your printer for instructions. Leave the empty cartridge installed in your printout looks okay, you notice that your ink cartridges is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are gaps in the lines, clean the print head again...
... to. otherwise the ink remaining in the dot pattern. When an ink cartridge has been installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; see page 25 for more than six months, you may need to replace it . When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is a good... cleaning and aligning the print head, you print. Maintaining Your Printer 27 If your printer for instructions. Leave the empty cartridge installed in your printout looks okay, you notice that your ink cartridges is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are gaps in the lines, clean the print head again...
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... expiration date on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of installing them . OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > C82 Series > EPSON Status Monitor. Click the ink icon. You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar. You see a window like the one...
... expiration date on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of installing them . OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > C82 Series > EPSON Status Monitor. Click the ink icon. You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar. You see a window like the one...
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... Printer 29 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you begin. The P power light should be on and not printing. Store ink cartridges in the same environment as shown (the label identifying the color should be on : 1. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. In Canada, please call the EPSON...
... Printer 29 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you begin. The P power light should be on and not printing. Store ink cartridges in the same environment as shown (the label identifying the color should be on : 1. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. In Canada, please call the EPSON...
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...Ink button 32 Maintaining Your Printer Replacing a Cartridge When Print 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 one session. 4. Select C82...show gaps. 3. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Follow...printer for gaps in the printer list and click OK. Note: Don't press the H ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink... printer cover. 5. Press the H ink button. Then click the Utility button. Make sure you have the new ink...
...Ink button 32 Maintaining Your Printer Replacing a Cartridge When Print 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 one session. 4. Select C82...show gaps. 3. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Follow...printer for gaps in the printer list and click OK. Note: Don't press the H ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink... printer cover. 5. Press the H ink button. Then click the Utility button. Make sure you have the new ink...
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... the power cord. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape used in step 5 after installing the printer in print quality, clean the print head (see page 34). Maintaining Your Printer 37 if output is misaligned, align ...printer. 4. Be sure to the printer with it for transportation in the far right position. Tape the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Transporting the Printer If you move it. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer...
... the power cord. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape used in step 5 after installing the printer in print quality, clean the print head (see page 34). Maintaining Your Printer 37 if output is misaligned, align ...printer. 4. Be sure to the printer with it for transportation in the far right position. Tape the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Transporting the Printer If you move it. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer...
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...site periodically for possible updates to your convenience. 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 ■ "Paper Problems" on page 48 ■ "Miscellaneous Problems" on page 48 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 50 ■...
...site periodically for possible updates to your convenience. 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 ■ "Paper Problems" on page 48 ■ "Miscellaneous Problems" on page 48 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 50 ■...
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... and contact your dealer or EPSON. Problem Solving 41 H is on and ) is flashing Jammed paper may be blocking movement of paper. H is on One of the ink cartridges is out of the print head, or you 've installed the correct cartridge. Turn the printer off the printer, open the printer cover and remove any jammed...
... and contact your dealer or EPSON. Problem Solving 41 H is on and ) is flashing Jammed paper may be blocking movement of paper. H is on One of the ink cartridges is out of the print head, or you 've installed the correct cartridge. Turn the printer off the printer, open the printer cover and remove any jammed...
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... button, then press and release the Ppower button. The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may not be installed correctly. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the pattern has gaps in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Make sure both ... "Problems and Solutions" beginning on your dealer or EPSON as described on again. ■ Make sure the outlet is working and is not controlled by a switch or timer. Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to work, contact your printer and computer. If the check page prints, the ...
... button, then press and release the Ppower button. The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may not be installed correctly. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the pattern has gaps in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Make sure both ... "Problems and Solutions" beginning on your dealer or EPSON as described on again. ■ Make sure the outlet is working and is not controlled by a switch or timer. Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to work, contact your printer and computer. If the check page prints, the ...
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...Contact your System Administrator. ■ If your printer icon (C82 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Turn off the printer. Then carefully follow the installation instructions for about 90 seconds. Turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it back on to... or 2000, if you see an error message or your printer, installing software, or printing. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on and the printer cable is turned on page 51. ■ Make sure ...
...Contact your System Administrator. ■ If your printer icon (C82 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Turn off the printer. Then carefully follow the installation instructions for about 90 seconds. Turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it back on to... or 2000, if you see an error message or your printer, installing software, or printing. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on and the printer cable is turned on page 51. ■ Make sure ...
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... as described on a flat, stable surface. Your printer makes noise when you turn it on -screen Reference Guide. Make sure your on or after it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ The print head nozzles may not install correctly. ■ Make sure the Universal Serial Bus Controller is ... may need to set up your printer for use on a network, you 're printing over a network, see page 25 for awhile. You may also need cleaning; Printer Problems The Ppower light is on, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the interface cable is installed correctly. ■ If you're...
... as described on a flat, stable surface. Your printer makes noise when you turn it on -screen Reference Guide. Make sure your on or after it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ The print head nozzles may not install correctly. ■ Make sure the Universal Serial Bus Controller is ... may need to set up your printer for use on a network, you 're printing over a network, see page 25 for awhile. You may also need cleaning; Printer Problems The Ppower light is on, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the interface cable is installed correctly. ■ If you're...
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... window, make sure EPSON Stylus C82 Series is selected and click OK. Click Install Printer Driver. Then click the Uninstall button at the top and select Uninstall. Double-click Print Center to open the window.) You see the Main Menu. 3. Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software You may need to double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on...
... window, make sure EPSON Stylus C82 Series is selected and click OK. Click Install Printer Driver. Then click the Uninstall button at the top and select Uninstall. Double-click Print Center to open the window.) You see the Main Menu. 3. Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software You may need to double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on...
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..., complete the instructions for setting up your printer on the Start Here sheet. 1. 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 .) 2. Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and...
..., complete the instructions for setting up your printer on the Start Here sheet. 1. 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 .) 2. Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and...
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Click Next again on the following screen. 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. After a moment, click Next. Click Next. 5. 3. You see this screen: 54 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X
Click Next again on the following screen. 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. After a moment, click Next. Click Next. 5. 3. You see this screen: 54 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X
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Read the license agreement and click Agree to start printing! Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on-screen directions to place a shortcut to the EPSON Printer Information Center on your desktop. 11. Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 55 Click Exit. You're ready to continue with the...
Read the license agreement and click Agree to start printing! Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on-screen directions to place a shortcut to the EPSON Printer Information Center on your desktop. 11. Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 55 Click Exit. You're ready to continue with the...
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...Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on-screen instructions to your printer. Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x Before you begin, complete the instructions on the Start Here sheet for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X Wait while the files are copied to install the software. 56 Installing...Wizard, click Cancel. Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your printer is complete. 6. Caution: If you see a message that way. 3. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to continue with installation. 4. You can't install your computer. Click OK when ...
...Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on-screen instructions to your printer. Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x Before you begin, complete the instructions on the Start Here sheet for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X Wait while the files are copied to install the software. 56 Installing...Wizard, click Cancel. Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your printer is complete. 6. Caution: If you see a message that way. 3. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to continue with installation. 4. You can't install your computer. Click OK when ...