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COLOR
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COLOR INK JET PRINTER
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FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This 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 rece
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Contents Getting Started System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Energy Star Compliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Energy-saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Where to Get Help for U.S. and Canadian Users . . . . . . . . 0-3 CompuServe on-line support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Important Safety Instructions . .
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Chapter 2 Choosing and Loading Paper Choosing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Special papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Thick paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Loading plain paper . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 4 The Control Panel Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Using Special Power-On Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Selecting Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix A Specifications General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Printer Parts printer cover sheet feeder cover paper separators knob rear edge guide control panel paper support interface card cover parallel interface (AC inlet) Control Panel ink cartridge Operate button clamps paper thickness lever
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Getting Started ® ™ The EPSON Stylus COLOR printer gives you presentation- quality color and monochrome printing with quiet operation. To get started with your EPSON Stylus COLOR printer, please: ❑ Make sure you have the equipment you need to use this printer as described below in “System Requirements.” ❑ Read about using energy wisely and the important safety instructions in this introduction. ❑ Read Chapter 1, “Setting Up,” to test and install the ™ Windows printer driver software. ❑ Refer to
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System Requirements To use your EPSON Stylus COLOR printer, you need ® Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher or Windows for Workgroups 3.1 or higher, a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable, and: Minimum system Recommended system 80386/16 MHz processor 80386/25 MHz or faster processor 4MB RAM 8MB RAM 10MB More than 10MB free hard disk space VGA monitor VGA or better monitor Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requirements. Energy Star Compliant Your EPSON S
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Energy-saving tips Here are a few additional tips you can use to be even more energy-wise: ❑ If your monitor isn’t Energy Star compliant, turn it off when you’re not using it. ❑ Use the print preview option on your software before you print something. You’ll be able to catch formatting errors before you commit them to paper. ❑ If you have an electronic mail system available to you, send E-mail rather than memos. Not only is this faster, but you’ll save paper and storage space too. Where to Get H
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You can purchase supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories by calling EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, call (800) GO-EPSON for sales locations. When you call for technical assistance, be ready to identify your system and its configuration, and provide any error messages to the support staff. If you need help with any software application program you are using, see the documentation that came with that program for technical support information. ® CompuServe
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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❑ Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. ❑ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register. ❑ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. ❑ Use only the type of power source indicated on
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Chapter 1 Setting Up 1 Using Your Ink Jet Printer Safely and Efficiently . . . . . . . . 1-2 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Attaching the paper support and the paper separators . . 1-4 Your Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Plugging in and Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Your Ink Jet Printer Safely and Efficiently The EPSON Stylus COLOR uses two ink cartridges, one black and one color. Inside the print head, tiny spray units shoot ink from the cartridges onto the page to form characters or graphics. The printer will be damaged if you use ink or cartridges not manufactured by EPSON or which do not meet EPSON’s specifications. Do not attempt to refill ink cartridges manually. If you use substandard products with your EPSON printer, you will damage the pri
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❑ Before you unplug the printer, be sure to turn it off by pressing the Operate button. Then wait until the Operate light stops flashing before unplugging the power cord or turning off the power to the electrical outlet. ❑ Do not remove the ink cartridges before transporting the printer. Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk and these items: paper separators printer black ink color ink cartridge cartridge paper support Remove all protective materia
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Attaching the paper support and the paper separators 1. Place the paper support’s right side hole over the mounting post as shown in bubble 1 below. Then push the support’s left side notch onto the mounting post until it snaps in place as shown in bubble 2. 2. Hold the wire paper separator, marked with an R near its shortest tip, and insert the longer tip into the third notch from the left, as shown by arrow 1 below. Next, twist the other tip and fit it in the fourth printer notch as shown by ar
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Your Work Area When choosing a location for your printer, follow these guidelines: ❑ Place the printer on a flat, horizontal, stable surface. If the printer is tilted, it cannot operate properly. ❑ Always leave approximately 2 inches of clear area next to the knob on the printer’s right side. The printer will not print if anything is pressing against the knob. ❑ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or h
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Plugging in and Turning on the Printer 1. Make sure you have removed all protective packing materials as described in the Notice Sheet. 2. Make sure that the Operate button is turned off. It is off when its surface is even with the button protectors on the left and right. button protectors 3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4. Turn on the printer by pressing the Operate button as shown below. 1-6 Setting Up
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Installing the Ink Cartridges Caution: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary c use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Note: ❑ Do not open an ink cartridge package until just before you install the cartridge or the ink may become unusable. ❑ Install both ink cartridges. If either of the cartridges is not installed, the printer will not w
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2. Hold down the Alt button for about 5 seconds until the print head moves very slightly to the left, which is the ink cartridge install position. 3. Pull each of the ink cartridge clamps toward you to open them. 1-8 Setting Up
