Epson Stylus Color 440 User manual

EPSON Stylus COLOR 440
Manual

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Copyright © 1998 by Epson America, Inc. ESC4400698
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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 reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures.
◗Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
◗Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
◗Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
◗Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC
for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable
with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Contents
Introduction 9
Windows System Requirements 10
How To Use Your Manuals 11
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 12
ENERGY STAR Compliance 12
Year 2000 Ready 13
Important Safety Instructions 13
Identifying Printer Parts 16
Basic Printing 17
Printing from Windows Applications 17
Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications 18
Setting Default Printer Options 21
Checking Printer Status 25

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Advanced Printing 28
Using Predefined Advanced Settings 29
Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects 32
Adjusting Color Settings 36
Adjusting Colors in Photos and Scanned Images
(Windows 95, 98, and NT only) 36
Making Custom Color Corrections 38
Selecting Paper Size and Orientation 41
Selecting Print Layout Options 47
Reducing and Enlarging Your Document Size 48
Using Multiple Print Layouts and Page Frames 52
Adding a Watermark 54
Saving Custom Settings 58
Redefining Custom Settings 59
Deleting Custom Settings 60

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Printing on Special Media 61
Selecting Special Media 62
Media Loading and Handling Guidelines 64
Letterhead, Preprinted Forms, and Legal-size Paper 66
Envelopes 67
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet and Note Cards 69
EPSON Ink Jet Paper 69
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film,
and Transparencies 70
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies 76
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 76
EPSON Photo Stickers 77
EPSON Iron-On Cool-Peel Transfer Paper 78
Managing Print Jobs 79
Managing Print Jobs in Windows 95, Windows 98,
and Windows NT 4.0 80
Selecting the Speed & Progress Options 81
Using the Spool Manager 83
Using Status Monitor 2 85
Managing Print Jobs in Windows 3.1x 94
Using the Spool Manager 95

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Network Printing in Windows 95 and Windows 98 97
Setting Up Your Printer as a Shared Printer 100
Maintenance and Transportation 102
Cleaning the Print Head 103
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 103
Using the Control Panel 105
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 106
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 107
Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge 109
Installing the New Cartridge 111
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 114
Aligning the Print Head 115
Cleaning the Printer 116
Transporting the Printer 117
Troubleshooting 118
Diagnosing Problems 119
Checking the Control Panel Lights 120
Running a Printer Check 123
Improving Print Quality 125
Solving Printing Problems 131

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Solving Printer Software Problems 135
Fixing Paper Problems 139
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 142
Uninstalling Printer Software 144
Where To Get Help 146
Specifications 148
Glossary 159
Index 164

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/Introduction
Your EPSON Stylus®COLOR 440 printer is the perfect printer for
small office or home use. You can print anything from reports and
resumes to photos and greeting cards. With resolutions up to 720
by 720 and EPSON’s Micro Piezo™ technology, you get amazingly
realistic photographic images, vivid color graphics, and razor-sharp
black text.
EPSON’s specially formulated ink cartridges and wide variety of ink
jet papers offer the greatest flexibility for getting the results you
want.
This chapter gives you general information about your printer in
these sections:
◗Windows System Requirements
◗How To Use Your Manuals
◗ENERGY STAR Compliance
◗Year 2000 Ready
◗Important Safety Instructions
◗Identifying Printer Parts

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Windows System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system should
have:
◗Windows® 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT®4.0
◗An IBM®compatible PC with at least a 486/25 MHz processor
for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0; 486/66 MHz processor
for Windows 98; and 386/25 MHz processor for Windows 3.1.
A Pentium® processor or its equivalent is recommended.
◗16MB RAM (32MB recommended)
◗At least 50MB of free hard disk space for storing images
(100MB recommended)
◗VGA or better display adapter and monitor
◗Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster
recommended)
◗A shielded, twisted-pair parallel printer cable (6 to 10 feet long)
to connect your computer to the printer. The cable must have a
D-SUB, 25-pin,maleconnector for your computer and a36-pin,
Centronics®compatible connector for the printer.

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How To Use Your Manuals
This manual contains the following information:
Basic Printing covers the basics of printing with Windows.
Advanced Printing tells you how to print special projects with
custom settings for print quality, color management, and distinctive
layouts.
Printing on Special Media gives guidelines for selecting and using
the right paper or other media for your print job and instructions for
loading it in your printer.
Managing Print Jobs explains how to manage print jobs, check
printer status, and handle network printing.
Maintenance and Transportation gives instructions for replacing ink
cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning and
transporting the printer.
Troubleshooting provides solutions for any problems you may have
with your printer software.
Specifications provides the technical details of your printer, ink
cartridges, and EPSON media.
A Glossary and an Index are included at the end of the manual.

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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
You’ll find this information throughout your manual:
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 great printing.
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.
◗Always use the P power button to turn the printer on or off.
Never use an external switch—such as a power strip—to turn
off the printer.
◗Turn off and 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 heating vent.
◗Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet 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.

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◗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.
◗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 of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed 15 amperes.
◗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 printerhas been dropped orthe cabinet 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.
◗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.

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◗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.
◗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 use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installing them.
◗Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
◗Always turn the printer off using the P power button. When this
button is pressed, the P power light flashes briefly then goes
out. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet
until the P power light is off.
◗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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Identifying Printer Parts
If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to the
following illustrations:
ink cartridge
clamp
thickness
lever
control panel
sheet
feeder
leftedge
guide
output tray extensions
output tray
printer cover
paper support
right edge
guide

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Basic Printing
It’s easy to print with your new EPSON Stylus COLOR 440. First
set up and install the printer software, following the instructions in
the Printer Basics guide. Then read this chapter to learn about:
◗Printing from Windows Applications
◗Checking Printer Status
Printing from Windows Applications
To print from your Windows application, click the print icon or
choose Print from the File menu. You can then choose which
pages to print, the number of copies, and other options. The
settings that describe your print job—whether you want to use color
or black ink, for example—are part of your printer driver software.
The following sections tell you how to set printer options from
Windows applications, how to change the default printer settings,
and how to check your printer’s status.

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Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications
This section describes the settings you’ll need to make for all your
everyday printouts. See Using Predefined Advanced Settings for
information about special settings like PhotoEnhance3
(PhotoEnhance in Windows 3.1).
Follow these steps to check printer settings from your graphics
application or other Windows software:
1Choose Print, Print Setup, or Page Setup from the File menu.
You see a printing dialog box.
If you choose Print, you first see a Print dialog box that
contains the settings you change most often, including the
number of copies and the pages you want printed.
Note:
The settings you
select through your
application usually
apply only until you
exit that application.

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2Make sure your EPSON Stylus COLOR 440 printer is selected,
and then click the Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options
button. (You may have to click a sequence of these buttons.)
You see a dialog box like the following:
If you don’t see the dialog box shown above, click the Main tab.
(The Windows 3.1 dialog box is slightly different.)
3Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. This lets the
printer software determine the best settings for your print job
and is the easiest way to get good printing results on all types
of paper.
For more information
about printer settings,
click the Help button.
You can right-click
any item on the
screen and then click
What’s This? (Not
available in
Windows 3.1.)
Main
tab
Click for more
information
Note:
Choose Automatic for
your everyday print jobs.
If you want to print a
special job, such as a
photograph on special
paper, choose Custom.
See Using Predefined
Advanced Settings.

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4Choose the Media Type you want to print on from the following
list. If you are not sure which setting to select, refer to Media
Loading and Handling Guidelines.
◗Plain paper
◗360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
◗Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
◗Photo Paper
◗Photo Quality Glossy Film
◗Ink Jet Transparencies
Your media choice may restrict the available range of settings
such as print quality or resolution.
5For the Ink setting, choose Color or Black.
6Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality or Speed. This lets
you choose between the highest resolution or the fastest
printing for the media you’re using. (The slider only appears
when Plain paper is selected.)
7If necessary, click the Paper tab and choose your paper size,
number of copies, orientation, and printable area. See
Selecting Paper Size and Orientation for detailed instructions.
8If you’re using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0,
click the Layout tab and check the reduce/enlarge
(proportional printing), print layout, and watermark options to
make sure they’re correct for your print job. See Selecting Print
Layout Options for details.
If you’re printing
grayscale images,
choose Black as the
Ink setting for faster
output or choose
Color for higher
quality.