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® EPSON 48-NOZZLE INK JET PRINTER All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT For United States Users T,his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television rec
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Contents Introduction ........................ 1 2 .................................. s 3 ......................... . Energy Star Complian t .............. 3 Where United States Users Can Get Help 5 ....................... For United Kingdom User s 8 ..................... Important Safety Instructions .................... Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Setting Up Your Printer Chapter 7 About Your Ink Jet Printe r ...................... . .. . A few precaution s .................... . :’ C
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Chapter 2 Using Other Printer Functions ....................... . Loading Paper Manually ............................ . Paper sizes .................... . Printing on single sheets ..................... . Printing on envelopes. ........ . Tips for Maintaining the Correct Printing Position ..................... . Operating the Control Panel .......................... . Indicator lights ............................... 2- 8 ...................... . Selecting Character Fonts ........................
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control panel paper supper Paper feeder cover \ paper separator manual feed slot access panel AC inlet 0 0 0 T 00 H 0 8 Roman 80 8 8 Prestige Serif Sans (PS) Serii Sans (PS) Roman Courier 0
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How to Use This Manual Here’s what you’ll find in this book: Chapter 1 describes how to unpack and set up the printer. 0 It also describes how to load the paper feeder and print a self test. Be sure to read and follow these instructions. Chapter 2 contains information that you will need to use cl special printer functions. It explains how to load paper manually and change printer settings from the control panel. Chapter 3 contains maintenance and troubleshooting 0 information. If the printer doe
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Features Your new EPSON@ printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal for quiet, high-speed printing. Your printer offers the following features: High print quality. EPSON’s new ink jet technology cl delivers crisp 360 x 360 dots per inch (dpi) text and graphics. Flexible paper handling. Use the built-in paper feeder to ci load up to 100 sheets automatically. You can also insert envelopes or single pages manually without removing the paper supply. Fast printing speed. You can print up to 144 ch
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Energy Star Compliant Your EPSON Stylus’” 400 printer complies with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers, computers, and monitors. The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy cost savings would exceed $1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA en
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0 Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products 0 Sales of ink cartridges, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your EPSON product 0 Customer Relations CompuServe@ On-line Support The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPS
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For United Kingdom Users EPSON product guarantee Under the law, goods sold must comply with their description and must be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose or correspond with any sample. This guarantee does not affect the seller’s legal obligation or the rights of the consumer in the “consumer transactions” under any Statute, including Sections 12 to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979. All EPSON Products, other than OEM products, are fully guaranteed against faulty operation or p
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This guarantee covers the cost .of both the parts and labour required to correct any malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due to unauthorized and inexpert repair. The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied performance, when the produ
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Safety infofmution Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains leadfitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow-Earth Brown-Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: 0 The green and
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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before you clean it, and use a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it. Do not place the printer on.an unstable cart, stand, table, or other surface that may allow the printer to fall. Do not block any slots or openings in the ca
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Q If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 0 Never push objects of any kind into your printer because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock 0 Except as specifically explained in the use
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must befoIIozoed carefully to avoid bodily injury. m Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. g Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 10 Introduction
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer ..................... l-2 About Your Ink Jet Printer l-2 A few precautions ........................ Choosing the right paper .................... 1-4 1-5 Unpacking the Printer ....................... Attaching the paper support .................. l-6 Choosing a Place for the Printer .................. l-6 Plugging in the Printer ........................ l-7 Installing the Ink Cartridge .................... l-8 1-13 Testing the Printer .........................
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About Your Ink Jet Printer If you’re new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they differ from dot matrix or laser printers. Two noticeable benefits of this technology are high print quality and quiet printing. An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, quality print results. When you use the right paper, you get crisp, laser-sharp printouts usually associated with laser printers. And the ink cartridge inside your printer is easier to replace and more affordable than the toner cartridges use
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0 Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise. 0 Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in poor print quality. o Do not use an ink cartridge beyond its rated life expectancy. Ink cartridges are good up to the date printed on the cartridge carton. 0 When moving the ink ca
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Choosing the right paper One of the keys to getting great results with your ink jet printer is selecting the right paper. Paper absorbency is an especially important consideration. With paper that is too absorbent, the ink can bleed slightly, causing characters to blur. However, with paper that is not absorbent enough, the ink may take too long to dry and smear easily. The finish and thickness of the paper are also important. Avoid paper that has a rough finish or a slick, coated finish. Also, a
