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... precision detail - Prints black text at up to 22 ppm and color at up to 12 ppm* Take control of ink usage - Includes convenient individual ink cartridges so you 'll get sharp, vivid charts and text plus beautiful photos. With this champion performer, you can replace... The high-performance Epson Stylus® C88 speeds through everyday projects - Prints at up to create calendars, photo books and more Enjoy easy setup on both Windows® and Macintosh® systems via its USB and Parallel ports Discover convenient wired and wireless print options C88 Powerful performance for all ...
... precision detail - Prints black text at up to 22 ppm and color at up to 12 ppm* Take control of ink usage - Includes convenient individual ink cartridges so you 'll get sharp, vivid charts and text plus beautiful photos. With this champion performer, you can replace... The high-performance Epson Stylus® C88 speeds through everyday projects - Prints at up to create calendars, photo books and more Enjoy easy setup on both Windows® and Macintosh® systems via its USB and Parallel ports Discover convenient wired and wireless print options C88 Powerful performance for all ...
Product Information Guide
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... www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Media Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Paper button Ink button Power button Output tray extension O Ink cartridges Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper...
... www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Media Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Paper button Ink button Power button Output tray extension O Ink cartridges Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper...
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... Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to the printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Don't use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 ...60 Hz Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.2 A (Max. 0.4 A) Power consumption Approx. 19 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 4.5 W in standby mode Approx. 0.8 W in power-off mode Environmental Temperature Operation Storage* 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) ...
... Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to the printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Don't use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 ...60 Hz Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.2 A (Max. 0.4 A) Power consumption Approx. 19 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 4.5 W in standby mode Approx. 0.8 W in power-off mode Environmental Temperature Operation Storage* 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) ...
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... still flashing, contact Epson. Make sure the printer is not receiving power. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on Special Media Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you have a replacement cartridge. Check the message that appears on . Turn off Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print...
... still flashing, contact Epson. Make sure the printer is not receiving power. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on Special Media Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you have a replacement cartridge. Check the message that appears on . Turn off Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print...
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...ink to replace it only if quality declines. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 You can also clean the print head by holding down the button on the printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red light is off . Select Stylus C88 in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. The printer makes noise and the green power...can decline, so turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is printed. 5. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on your taskbar (...
...ink to replace it only if quality declines. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 You can also clean the print head by holding down the button on the printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red light is off . Select Stylus C88 in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. The printer makes noise and the green power...can decline, so turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is printed. 5. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on your taskbar (...
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... can damage the printer. Press and release the ink button. If no cartridge needs to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown below . 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 7 Epson Stylus C88 You see a window like this: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in one cartridge is turned on the bottom of children. Then click Epson Status Monitor. The power light should...
... can damage the printer. Press and release the ink button. If no cartridge needs to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown below . 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 7 Epson Stylus C88 You see a window like this: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in one cartridge is turned on the bottom of children. Then click Epson Status Monitor. The power light should...
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.... Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing, or you remove the new cartridge from the package. 11. Warning: If ink gets on the front of the printer. Note: If the red light stays on the printer. 2. Don't touch the green part 8. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Press the ink button. Lower the cartridge into...
.... Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing, or you remove the new cartridge from the package. 11. Warning: If ink gets on the front of the printer. Note: If the red light stays on the printer. 2. Don't touch the green part 8. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Press the ink button. Lower the cartridge into...
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... the printer securely. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the cable. 2. If the outer case or inside the printer. 3. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support. 5. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from the cartridges. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Printer...
... the printer securely. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the cable. 2. If the outer case or inside the printer. 3. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support. 5. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from the cartridges. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Printer...
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... the printer is turned on (the green power light should be on the next page. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Open the printer cover. 3. The ink cartridge.... 1. Press and release the ink button. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 Once you start to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown on , but not flashing). 2. If no cartridge needs to step 5. The power light flashes. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained...
... the printer is turned on (the green power light should be on the next page. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Open the printer cover. 3. The ink cartridge.... 1. Press and release the ink button. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 Once you start to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown on , but not flashing). 2. If no cartridge needs to step 5. The power light flashes. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained...
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... down until it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green ink. power light is flashing, or you'll waste Note... If the red light stays on , and the red light goes out. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Close the ink cartridge cover and make sure you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 8 before continuing with step 9. 10. When it clicks...
... down until it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green ink. power light is flashing, or you'll waste Note... If the red light stays on , and the red light goes out. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Close the ink cartridge cover and make sure you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 8 before continuing with step 9. 10. When it clicks...
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... cartridges is not installed correctly. Green power light and red ink light are on -screen User's Guide for more paper, then press the is low. Checking the Printer's Lights Lights Explanation Green power light flashes The printer is jammed in the printer. Solving Problems If you have just ...cartridge. You can also see "Where To Get Help" on ink. If you cannot solve the problem, see "Problems and Solutions" on page 30 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or read your Epson Stylus C88, check the printer's lights (as described on paper button to determine which cartridge...
... cartridges is not installed correctly. Green power light and red ink light are on -screen User's Guide for more paper, then press the is low. Checking the Printer's Lights Lights Explanation Green power light flashes The printer is jammed in the printer. Solving Problems If you have just ...cartridge. You can also see "Where To Get Help" on ink. If you cannot solve the problem, see "Problems and Solutions" on page 30 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or read your Epson Stylus C88, check the printer's lights (as described on paper button to determine which cartridge...
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...taskbar (in the lower right corner of the print head. follow the instructions below to your screen). Lights Red paper and ink lights flash alternately Green power light is off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on page 32. Turn off ; Note: If you don't see banding (light... nozzles may need cleaning; Select Head Cleaning. If the lights are still on, contact Epson as described on . red paper and ink lights flash Explanation Paper may have an internal error. Turn the printer back on page 6, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. 30 Solving Problems...
...taskbar (in the lower right corner of the print head. follow the instructions below to your screen). Lights Red paper and ink lights flash alternately Green power light is off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on page 32. Turn off ; Note: If you don't see banding (light... nozzles may need cleaning; Select Head Cleaning. If the lights are still on, contact Epson as described on . red paper and ink lights flash Explanation Paper may have an internal error. Turn the printer back on page 6, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. 30 Solving Problems...
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...The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is in progress. Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white lines as shown, click Finish. Select Stylus C88 in the printer,...the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may damage the printer. 4. Problems and Solutions 31 You may need to align the print head. The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. If the pattern has gaps or is face-up. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption...
...The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is in progress. Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white lines as shown, click Finish. Select Stylus C88 in the printer,...the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may damage the printer. 4. Problems and Solutions 31 You may need to align the print head. The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. If the pattern has gaps or is face-up. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption...
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... or Power Macintosh G3, G4, or G5 with preinstalled Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP, and a Windows-compliant USB port and shielded USB "AB" cable. the cable must have a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer, and a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. ...At least 100MB free hard disk space (200MB recommended) ■ VGA display or better ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ Parallel connection: a high-speed, bidirectional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, up to malfunction. Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause...
... or Power Macintosh G3, G4, or G5 with preinstalled Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP, and a Windows-compliant USB port and shielded USB "AB" cable. the cable must have a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer, and a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. ...At least 100MB free hard disk space (200MB recommended) ■ VGA display or better ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ Parallel connection: a high-speed, bidirectional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, up to malfunction. Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause...
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.... Caution: Always turn it safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to properly grounded power outlets. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer and computer system away from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off using outlets on the same circuit as loudspeakers or cordless telephone... does not exceed the outlet's ampere rating. ■ Keep your printer, read these safety instructions to service the printer yourself. The printer will not operate properly if it on the printer. Avoid using the power button. Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de courant où...
.... Caution: Always turn it safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to properly grounded power outlets. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer and computer system away from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off using outlets on the same circuit as loudspeakers or cordless telephone... does not exceed the outlet's ampere rating. ■ Keep your printer, read these safety instructions to service the printer yourself. The printer will not operate properly if it on the printer. Avoid using the power button. Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de courant où...
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...quality. ■ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your skin, wash it off with the included insert to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to make sure the print... head is needed to prevent the ink from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature...
...quality. ■ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your skin, wash it off with the included insert to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to make sure the print... head is needed to prevent the ink from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature...
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... be compliant with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as required by power generation. 38 Requirements and Notices Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B251A ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has determined that this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product...
... be compliant with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as required by power generation. 38 Requirements and Notices Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B251A ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has determined that this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product...
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... Paper Chargez le papier 1 Insert the paper support into place. Charging takes about 2 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the power light is flashing or you'll waste ink. 6 Close the ink cartridge cover. Insérez le support à papier dans la fente au dos de l'imprimante. 2 Pull out the output...
... Paper Chargez le papier 1 Insert the paper support into place. Charging takes about 2 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the power light is flashing or you'll waste ink. 6 Close the ink cartridge cover. Insérez le support à papier dans la fente au dos de l'imprimante. 2 Pull out the output...