Epson CPD 8882-R1 Installation guide

CPD 8882-R1

Printer Basics
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Printer Basics
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Copyright Notice
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. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
printers.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Trademarks
EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
SoundAdvice is a service mark and EPSON FaxAdvice, Micro Piezo, and PhotoEnhance are trademarks of Epson
America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.
CPD 8882-R1
Copyright © 1999 by Epson America, Inc. 9/99
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Contents
WELCOME! 1
About Your Software 2
About Your Documentation 3
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3
System Requirements 4
ENERGY STAR Compliance 4
Year 2000 Ready 5
Important Safety Instructions 5
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 6
VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL 7
Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual 7
Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual 8
PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 11
Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise 11
Printing with Windows 12
Loading Paper 12
Opening the Printer Software 13
Selecting Your Printer Software Settings 14
Controlling Printing 16
Printing Photographs 17
Using Custom Project Types 18
Using Advanced Settings 20
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Using Special Papers 22
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 22
EPSON Photo Paper 22
Envelopes 25
Selecting the Correct Media Type 26
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 27
Cleaning the Print Head 27
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 28
Using the Control Panel 29
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 30
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 31
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 32
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 34
Aligning the Print Head 37
Cleaning the Printer 38
Transporting the Printer 39
PROBLEM SOLVING 41
Diagnosing Printer Problems 41
Checking the Control Panel Lights 41
Running a Printer Check 43
Printer Parts 44
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Problems and Solutions 45
Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software 45
Solving Problems with Printing 46
Solving Problems Getting Good Print Quality 47
Solving Problems with Paper Feeding 50
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 51
Uninstalling Printer Software 52
Reinstalling Printer Software 52
Where To Get Help 53
EPSON Technical Support 53
Creative Software Technical Support 54
INDEX 55
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Welcome!
Your EPSON Stylus®COLOR 660 printer is the ideal output device for small office
or home printing. You can print anything from reports and resumes to photos and
greeting cards with great results.
The printer comes with these features:
■Resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dpi (dots per inch), even on plain paper
■EPSON’s exclusive Micro Piezo™ink jet technology for smaller, cleaner dots
■Four-color printing for photo-quality color and sharp black text on plain paper or
a variety of special media
■Great results on any paper size, including letter, legal, envelope, card, and
panoramic paper
■Creative software for implementing all your ideas for business or home
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About Your Software
The printer software CD-ROM includes all the software you need for printing:
■Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents
look. You can’t use your printer without it.
■Your creative software, including:
■The EPSON Guided Printing Exercise, a quick step-by-step guide to
changing your printer software settings
■Polaroid®PhotoMAX™Pro, a full-featured image editing program
■ArcSoft™PhotoPrinter™SE, a photo layout program
■eFax™, a program that allows you to send and receive faxes directly from your
PC (trial version)
■EPSON Software™Film Factory™, a photo printing and organizing program
(trial version)
■Your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide gives you complete
information about your printer. (You need an HTML browser—such as Internet
Explorer 3.0 or later, or Netscape®Navigator®3.0 or later—to view the guide.)
If you haven’t yet installed your printer software from your CD-ROM, see Start Here
for instructions.
If you need to rerun the installation program, insert the CD-ROM,
double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive icon,
then double-click the EPSON icon.
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About Your Documentation
To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here card. This book
contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on:
■viewing your electronic printer manual
■printing with Windows
■maintaining the printer
■solving basic problems
For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer,
see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. For instructions on
viewing it, see page 7.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Please follow these guidelines:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints for better printing.
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System Requirements
To use your printer and its software, your system should have:
■An IBM®compatible PC with at least a 486/66 MHz (for Windows®98) or
486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 or Windows NT®4.0) processor (Pentium®
processor recommended)
■Microsoft®Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
■At least 16MB of RAM (32MB for Windows 95 or 98, or 64MB for
Windows NT 4.0 recommended)
■At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended)
■VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor
■Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive (quad-speed [4x] or faster recommended) for
installing the printer software
■A high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable (6 to 10 feet
long); the cable must have a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer
and a 36-pin, Centronics®compatible connector for the printer
If you want to use your EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 with Windows 98 USB or a
Macintosh®with a built-in USB port, an optional USB/Parallel Adapter kit is
available. You can purchase the kit from EPSON Accessories at [phone] or
visit our website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
[phone] for dealer referral. The Macintosh printer driver and EPSON USB
Printer Device and Windows 98 USB drivers are included on the CD-ROM that
comes with your printer.
ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment
program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and
office equipment industry to promote the introduction of
energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines,
and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
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Year 2000 Ready
Your EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your
computer system are also ready for the year 2000.
Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use
the printer safely and effectively:
■Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
■Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the printer.
Always turn the printer off using the Ppower button. Don’t
switch off the power strip, or unplug the printer until the
power light is off.
■Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent
or direct sunlight.
■Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through
the slots.
■Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
■Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets
on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on
and off.
■Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée
facilement.
■Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
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■If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of
the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere
rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
■Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the
printer yourself.
■Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the
printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate
normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
■Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its foil package.
Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced
print quality.
■Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing.
■Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridge. If it does get
on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
■Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
■Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in
damage to the print head.
■Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge
except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable
otherwise.
■Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For
best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them.
■Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
■Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer.
■Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped in the far right
position and the ink cartridges are in place.
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Viewing Your Electronic Printer
Manual
Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660
Reference Guide. The manual is in HTML format so you need a browser—such as
Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later—to view it. If you
are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (Browsers are not
included on the printer software CD-ROM.)
Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual
You can view your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide from the
CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps:
1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.
2. Double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive icon,
then double-click the EPSON icon. The installer Main Menu appears:
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3. Click View Electronic Documentation.
The following screen appears:
4. You can either view the manual from the
CD-ROM (View Reference Guide) or
copy the manual to your hard drive (Install
Reference Guide) and view it from there.
If you copy the manual to your hard drive,
you can access it at any time by clicking
Start, Programs, EPSON, and selecting
ESC 660 Manual.
For guidelines on viewing the manual, see the next section.
Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual
Here are some guidelines for viewing the Reference Guide. When you first open the
manual, you see this screen:
Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents.
Click here to
expand the
table of
contents
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After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view.
Click the right arrow to view subtopics.
Click on a topic to go to it or click the down arrow to close the list.
Expanded
table of
contents;
click here to
go to a topic
Closed list,
click to
expand
Click to go
to topic
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Printing from Start to Finish
Here’s what you need to do to print a basic document—such as a memo, newsletter,
or photograph—from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controlling print
jobs. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this chapter. You can even practice
selecting settings using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise, as described below.
If you’re already familiar with ink jet printing, you can skip ahead to these sections:
■Selecting custom project types with preset options for printing specific reports,
graphs, or drafts, or selecting a color-matching method, page 18
■Fine-tuning your settings for maximum control of your printouts, page 20
■Using special papers such as EPSON Photo Paper or envelopes, page 22
Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise
Your printer software CD-ROM includes a Guided Printing Exercise with
step-by-step printing instructions. The Guided Printing Exercise shows you how to
access your printer driver and make changes to your printer settings.
If you didn’t install the Guided Printing Exercise when you set up your printer, you
can install it now. Follow these steps:
1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM.
2. Double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive icon,
then double-click the EPSON icon. The installer Main Menu appears.
3. Click Install Creative Software, then click EPSON Guided Printing Exercise.
To run the exercise, click the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise icon on your
desktop. Then follow the on-screen instructions to print a full-color image.
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Printing with Windows
This section describes these basic printing steps:
■loading paper
■opening the printer software
■changing settings
■controlling printing
Loading Paper
Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. Place your paper against the
right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against the paper’s left edge.
Keep the following in mind when loading paper:
■Load the printable side face up. The printable side is usually whiter or brighter.
■Load letterhead or preprinted paper so the top of the paper feeds into the printer
first.
■Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
■If you are printing on envelopes or paper that isn’t letter-size, see pages 22
through 25 for loading instructions.
slide paper against
the right edge guide
load paper only
up to this arrow
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Opening the Printer Software
After you create your document and load your paper, you’re ready to change your
printer driver settings. Make sure the document you want to print is open and then,
from the File menu, click Print. You see the Print dialog box for your application
(your Print dialog box may look slightly different):
Make the following selections on the Print dialog box:
■Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 is selected.
■If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click it.
If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Properties on
the next screen.
If you click the print icon on your application’s tool bar instead
of selecting Print from the File menu, you may not get the
option to change the printer driver settings for your print job.
Click here to get to
the next dialog
box.
If you see a Setup,
Printer, or Options
button, click it.
Then click
Properties on the
next screen.
Select your printer here.
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