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.... The green power light flashes as your computer is turned off until section 6, "Install Software." 2 Plug the end of the cable with the slotted connector into the parallel port on the back of the printer. 3 Plug the flat end of the cable into your computer is flashing, unless the... with screws Slotted end Turn over 5 Close the cartridge cover. 6 Press the ink button and close the printer cover. CAUTION: Don't turn off the printer while the green power light is turned off until section 6, "Install Software." 2 Plug the square end of the cable into the USB port on the ...
.... The green power light flashes as your computer is turned off until section 6, "Install Software." 2 Plug the end of the cable with the slotted connector into the parallel port on the back of the printer. 3 Plug the flat end of the cable into your computer is flashing, unless the... with screws Slotted end Turn over 5 Close the cartridge cover. 6 Press the ink button and close the printer cover. CAUTION: Don't turn off the printer while the green power light is turned off until section 6, "Install Software." 2 Plug the square end of the cable into the USB port on the ...
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... 6 Install Software Follow the appropriate section below to appear. Windows XP 1 Turn on the edge guides. You see the Add New Hardware Wizard. Windows Me and 98 1 Turn on your computer. (Make sure your printer is under the tabs on your computer. (Make sure your printer is securely connected to your printer's port. 3 Put the EPSON...
... 6 Install Software Follow the appropriate section below to appear. Windows XP 1 Turn on the edge guides. You see the Add New Hardware Wizard. Windows Me and 98 1 Turn on your computer. (Make sure your printer is under the tabs on your computer. (Make sure your printer is securely connected to your printer's port. 3 Put the EPSON...
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... Options menu. Wait while the files are copied to install the EPSON Printer Information Center on -screen instructions. 3 Click Install Manual and Printer Movies and follow . See the details in your software installation. NOTE: If the license agreement doesn't appear, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, then double-click EPSON. Then click Next. 6 Click Next on the following...
... Options menu. Wait while the files are copied to install the EPSON Printer Information Center on -screen instructions. 3 Click Install Manual and Printer Movies and follow . See the details in your software installation. NOTE: If the license agreement doesn't appear, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, then double-click EPSON. Then click Next. 6 Click Next on the following...
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... Center. 2 Choose Stylus C84 in Mac OS X." You're ready to start printing! Choose EPSON USB Choose All Click Add Choose Your Printer in your computer. 7 Double-click the CD Icon or EPSON CD-ROM icon again (if necessary), then double-click the EPSON installer icon. 8 Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and then click Install. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for identification...
... Center. 2 Choose Stylus C84 in Mac OS X." You're ready to start printing! Choose EPSON USB Choose All Click Add Choose Your Printer in your computer. 7 Double-click the CD Icon or EPSON CD-ROM icon again (if necessary), then double-click the EPSON installer icon. 8 Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and then click Install. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for identification...
Printer Basics
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Contents WELCOME 7 About Your Software 8 About Your Documentation 8 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 9 Launching the Animations 9 Launching the Manual 10 Installing Printer Software for Windows NT 4.x 10 LOADING PAPER 11 Loading Single Sheets 11 Loading Envelopes 12 Loading Special Papers 13 PRINTING WITH WINDOWS 15 Printing From an ...
Contents WELCOME 7 About Your Software 8 About Your Documentation 8 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 9 Launching the Animations 9 Launching the Manual 10 Installing Printer Software for Windows NT 4.x 10 LOADING PAPER 11 Loading Single Sheets 11 Loading Envelopes 12 Loading Special Papers 13 PRINTING WITH WINDOWS 15 Printing From an ...
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... 46 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 47 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 50 Aligning the Print Head 54 Cleaning the Printer 57 Transporting the Printer 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 61 Printer Parts 62 Diagnosing Printer Problems 63 Running a Printer Check 64 Problems and Solutions 65 Setup and Software Installation Problems 65 Printer Problems 66 Quality Problems 68...
... 46 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 47 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 50 Aligning the Print Head 54 Cleaning the Printer 57 Transporting the Printer 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 61 Printer Parts 62 Diagnosing Printer Problems 63 Running a Printer Check 64 Problems and Solutions 65 Setup and Software Installation Problems 65 Printer Problems 66 Quality Problems 68...
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... your documents look. Tips contain hints for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. For more details about your printer. ■ EPSON Software Film Factory is EPSON's free photo-sharing website where you need...
... your documents look. Tips contain hints for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. For more details about your printer. ■ EPSON Software Film Factory is EPSON's free photo-sharing website where you need...
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.... 3. Turn on installing printer software in your desktop. 2. Restart your printer is complete. 6. Click on your drive. 3. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to view. Launching the Manual 1. See the instructions beginning on .) 2. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the topic you see the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver. Put the EPSON CD-ROM...
.... 3. Turn on installing printer software in your desktop. 2. Restart your printer is complete. 6. Click on your drive. 3. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to view. Launching the Manual 1. See the instructions beginning on .) 2. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the topic you see the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver. Put the EPSON CD-ROM...
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... photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. That's why printer settings are important. Make sure you check your printer software.) Whenever you print, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. (For Windows NT 4.x, see...
... photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. That's why printer settings are important. Make sure you check your printer software.) Whenever you print, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. (For Windows NT 4.x, see...
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... every time you print, make sure your printer what kind of paper you want. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. They tell your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet...
... every time you print, make sure your printer what kind of paper you want. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. They tell your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet...
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... be. Then see if there is a new driver available, free of 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 65 ■ "Printer Problems" on page 66 ■ "Quality Problems" on page 68 ■ "Paper...
... be. Then see if there is a new driver available, free of 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 65 ■ "Printer Problems" on page 66 ■ "Quality Problems" on page 68 ■ "Paper...
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... in "Setup and Software Installation Problems" on your printer and computer. 64 Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to clean the print head as described in the printer. 4. power button paper button A test page prints showing the printer's ROM version number, an ink counter code, and ... Turn off your dealer or EPSON as described on page 41.) ■ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your software may have a problem with your printer. Disconnect the printer's interface cable. 3.
... in "Setup and Software Installation Problems" on your printer and computer. 64 Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to clean the print head as described in the printer. 4. power button paper button A test page prints showing the printer's ROM version number, an ink counter code, and ... Turn off your dealer or EPSON as described on page 41.) ■ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your software may have a problem with your printer. Disconnect the printer's interface cable. 3.
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... OS 8.6 to 9.x, if the C84 Series icon doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may also have software installation privileges. the USB driver may not have too many items in the Chooser. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its cable is...
... OS 8.6 to 9.x, if the C84 Series icon doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may also have software installation privileges. the USB driver may not have too many items in the Chooser. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its cable is...
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...-screen User's Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for instructions. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it's tilted or at both ends and meets the system requirements; If the test page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on... a network, make sure your printer is on a flat, stable surface. Printer Problems Only the green power light is selected as though it on , ...
...-screen User's Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for instructions. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it's tilted or at both ends and meets the system requirements; If the test page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on... a network, make sure your printer is on a flat, stable surface. Printer Problems Only the green power light is selected as though it on , ...
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Then click the Uninstall button at the top and select Uninstall. In the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver, then click Continue. 4. Restart your Macintosh, then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software. 75 3. On the Installer screen, click the arrow in the Easy install list at the bottom and follow the on-screen instructions. 5.
Then click the Uninstall button at the top and select Uninstall. In the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver, then click Continue. 4. Restart your Macintosh, then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software. 75 3. On the Installer screen, click the arrow in the Easy install list at the bottom and follow the on-screen instructions. 5.
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...shielded USB "AB" cable. Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your computer, and a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for installing the printer software ■ A shielded USB "AB" cable. the cable must have a D-...; VGA or better display adapter and monitor (SVGA for Windows XP) ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ Parallel connection: a high-speed, bidirectional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, up to 10 feet long (3 meters);
...shielded USB "AB" cable. Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction. Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your computer, and a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for installing the printer software ■ A shielded USB "AB" cable. the cable must have a D-...; VGA or better display adapter and monitor (SVGA for Windows XP) ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ Parallel connection: a high-speed, bidirectional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, up to 10 feet long (3 meters);
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...damage to refurbished or reconditioned products. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused...software problems, interaction with the printer will direct you fail to you use in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to the Epson... in the event that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with non-Epson products, or service other locations will be properly maintained or fail...
...damage to refurbished or reconditioned products. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused...software problems, interaction with the printer will direct you fail to you use in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to the Epson... in the event that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with non-Epson products, or service other locations will be properly maintained or fail...
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... to 67 scratches, 74 slow printing, 67 smearing, 69 software, 65 to 66, 74 to 75 wrong colors, 70 to 71 Q Quality setting, 29, 32 Quality type settings, 17 R Replacing ink cartridges empty, 45 to 50 old, 44, 50 to 53 RPM technology, 7 S Safety instructions, 46, ... Smeared print, 69 Smudges, 69 Software description, 8 installation problems, 65 to 66 uninstalling, 74 to 75 Special EPSON papers, 13 to 14 Storing prints, 22, 36 System requirements, 77 T Technical support, 76 Test page, 64 Transporting printer, 58 to 60 Troubleshooting, see Problems U Uninstalling printer software, 74 to 75 USB, 77 ...
... to 67 scratches, 74 slow printing, 67 smearing, 69 software, 65 to 66, 74 to 75 wrong colors, 70 to 71 Q Quality setting, 29, 32 Quality type settings, 17 R Replacing ink cartridges empty, 45 to 50 old, 44, 50 to 53 RPM technology, 7 S Safety instructions, 46, ... Smeared print, 69 Smudges, 69 Software description, 8 installation problems, 65 to 66 uninstalling, 74 to 75 Special EPSON papers, 13 to 14 Storing prints, 22, 36 System requirements, 77 T Technical support, 76 Test page, 64 Transporting printer, 58 to 60 Troubleshooting, see Problems U Uninstalling printer software, 74 to 75 USB, 77 ...
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W Warranty, 82 Windows advanced print settings, 19 to 20 default printer settings, 18 installing printer software, 10 printing, 15 to 25 system requirements, 77 uninstalling printer software, 74 to 75 Wrinkled paper, 71 to 72 88
W Warranty, 82 Windows advanced print settings, 19 to 20 default printer settings, 18 installing printer software, 10 printing, 15 to 25 system requirements, 77 uninstalling printer software, 74 to 75 Wrinkled paper, 71 to 72 88
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS 8.6 Users)
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... on, then turn on background printing. 6. Install your optional software and manual, and register your drive. Scroll down in your printer: 1. You're ready to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. 5. CPD-17000 4047354-00 8/03 Printed in Mac OS 8.6. Then double-click the C84 Software Installer icon. 3. Click Continue, click Install, then click Continue. Double-click the Film Factory...
... on, then turn on background printing. 6. Install your optional software and manual, and register your drive. Scroll down in your printer: 1. You're ready to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. 5. CPD-17000 4047354-00 8/03 Printed in Mac OS 8.6. Then double-click the C84 Software Installer icon. 3. Click Continue, click Install, then click Continue. Double-click the Film Factory...