Epson Stylus Color 600Q Specification sheet

1CPD 4961
Quick Setup
Unpack the Printer
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Here’s how to set up your new EPSON®printer ...
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color ink
cartridge
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paper
support
black ink
cartridge
Remove any packing material from the printer, as described on
the Notice Sheet in the box. Save all the packaging so you can
use it if you need to transport the printer later. You’ll find these
items inside:
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Place the printer flat on a stable desk near a grounded outlet.
Leave plenty of room in back for the cables and enough room
in front for opening the output tray.
Do NOT put the printer:
◗In an area with high temperature or humidity
◗In direct sunlight or dusty conditions
◗Near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference, such
as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units.
Also, be sure to follow the Safety Instructions in the
Introduction of your User’s Guide.
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Insert the paper support in the top slot on the back of the
printer.
Attach the Paper Support
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Caution:
Do not plug the printer
into an outlet
controlled by a wall
switch or timer, or on
the same circuit as a
large appliance. This
may disrupt the power,
which can erase
memory and damage
the power supply.
1. First make sure the power is off. Check the power
button; it’s off when its surface is raised above the printer
surface.
2. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet. To
protect the printer from power surges you may want to use
a surge protector.
Plug In the Printer
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power
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1. Lower the output tray and raise the printer cover.
2. Press the power button to turn on the printer. The power
light flashes, the and ink out lights come on, and the ink
cartridge holders move to the installation position.
3. Pull up the ink cartridge clamps.
4. Open the ink cartridge packages. Remove the disposable
yellow portion of the tape seal on top. Don’t remove the white
portion.
Install the Ink Cartridges
Caution:
You must completely
remove the yellow
portion of the tape seal
from the top of the
cartridge or you will
permanently damage it.
Don’t remove the tape
seal from the bottom
or ink will leak.
color ink
cartridge
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Warning:
If ink gets on your
hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap
and water. If ink gets in
your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
black ink
cartridge
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5. Lower the ink cartridges into their holders with the labels
face up and the arrows pointing toward the back of the
printer.
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black ink
cartridge
color ink
cartridge
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Caution:
Never turn off the
printer when the
power light is
flashing. However, if
the light is still flashing
after 10 minutes and
the printer is not
moving or making
noise, you may turn
off the printer.
7. Press the cleaning button to return the print heads to
their home position and charge the advanced ink delivery
system. Charging can take up to 7 minutes, with the
power light flashing until it’s finished. Don’t turn off
the printer or interrupt this important process or
you’ll use up more ink than necessary.
8. Close the printer cover.
6. Push down the clamps until they lock in place.
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1. Slide the left edge guide all the way left and pull out the
output tray extension.
2. Fan a stack of plain paper and then even the edges.
3. Load the stack with the printable surface face up. Push the
paper against the right edge guide.
4. Slide the left edge guide back against the stack of paper.
Note:
Don’t load paper above
the arrow mark inside the
left edge guide.
Load the Paper
arrow
mark
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1. Turn off the printer.
2. While holding down the load/eject button, turn on the
printer. Then release the buttons.
3. A page prints out showing the ROM version and a nozzle
check pattern. When it’s finished, turn off the printer. If
you have any problems with the test, see Chapter 6 in
your User’s Guide for more information.
To connect your EPSON 600Q for Compaq Presario to your
IBM®compatible PC, you’ll need a shielded, twisted-pair
parallel cable. For a complete list of system requirements, see
the Introduction of your User’s Guide.
Check the Printer
Note:
The printer is assigned to
parallel port LPT1; if you
want to use a different
port, see your Windows®
documentation for
instructions.
Connecting toYour PC
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ground
wire
Connect the Printer toYour Computer
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s
parallel port and secure it as necessary.
1. Turn off the printer and your computer.
2. Connect the cable to the printer’s parallel interface; then
squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place. (If
your cable has a ground wire, connect it now.)
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Install the Printer Software
Now you need to install the printer software so you can control
printing from your computer. You can install the software for
Windows®95 or Windows 3.1 from the EPSON printer software
CD-ROM.
If you don’t have a CD-ROM drive, you can:
◗Create install diskettes from the CD-ROM using another
computer.
◗Download the drivers or order them on diskette from
EPSON. See the diskette ordering form for more
information.
If you are setting up your printer with a Compaq Presario
computer, your printer driver software may already be
preloaded. See “Windows 95 Plug and Play (with Compaq
Presario Computers)” on page 9 for printer setup information.
In addition to the printer driver and utilities, the EPSON printer
software CD-ROM contains EPSON Answers, a comprehensive
online guide that includes:
◗How To for step-by-step printer operating instructions
◗Color Guide with practical color printing information
◗Problem Solver to help you fix printer problems
◗Test Print so you can check your print quality
EPSON Answers opens automatically after you install your
Windows printer software from the CD-ROM. The next time
you want to run EPSON Answers, click the EPSON 600Q
Answers icon in the EPSON folder or program group. (If you
install the printer software from diskettes created from the
CD-ROM or ordered from EPSON, EPSON Answers is not
installed.)
Installing onYour PC
If you have a Windows 95
or Windows 3.1 system
with a CD-ROM drive,
you can run EPSON
Answers, the on-screen
guide to your new printer.
It puts you on the right
track quickly and easily.
Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and
connected to your computer as described in this booklet. Then
turn off both the printer and computer and follow the steps in
the appropriate section below to install your printer software.
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Windows 95 Plug and Play (with Compaq
Presario Computers)
Many Compaq Presario models include the EPSON 600Q printer
driver software. If you are setting up your computer for the first
time using Plug and Play, your computer will automatically
install the EPSON printer driver for you.
Follow these steps:
1. Turn on the printer first, then your computer.
2. When your computer detects the EPSON 600Q it displays
the New Hardware Found screen briefly, followed by
another screen telling you that the software for your new
printer is being installed. If you don’t see the New
Hardware Found screen, skip to “While Running
Windows 95” on page 11 for setup information.
To confirm the installation of your printer software and to select
it as your default printer, follow these steps.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
2. Point to the EPSON 600Q printer icon and click the right
mouse button. Then select the Set As Default option
(a check mark appears next to the setting).
Your EPSON 600Q is now the default printer for your Windows
applications.
If you don’t see your printer in the list of installed drivers or
you want to install and use the EPSON Answers online guide,
see the instructions for setting up your printer software under
“While Running Windows 95” on page 11 of this booklet.
Note:
If you are setting up
Windows 95 for the first
time, you may see a
message asking if you
want to add a printer.
Click Cancel and follow
the remaining prompts.
You will need to restart
the computer to save your
settings.
Note:
If your computer is on
a network and you
connected the printer to a
remote server, you need
to set up the printer for
network use after
installing the printer
software. See Chapter 4
of your
User’s Guide for
instructions.
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Note:
If you’re setting up your
computer for the first
time, you may see a
message asking if you
want to add a printer.
Select Cancel and
then complete your
Windows 95 setup. You
will be prompted to restart
Windows to save your
new settings. If you then
see the New Hardware
Found screen, follow the
instructions on this page
to set up your printer
software. If you don’t see
the screen, follow the
instructions under “While
Running Windows 95” on
page 11.
If your computer is on
a network and you
connected the printer to a
remote server, you need
to set up the printer for
network use after
installing the printer
software. See Chapter 4
of your
User’s Guide for
instructions.
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Windows 95 Plug and Play
1. Turn on the printer first, then your computer.
2. If the New Hardware Found screen appears, make sure
your printer name is displayed and the Driver from disk
provided by hardware manufacturer button is selected.
Then click OK. (If you don’t see the New Hardware Found
screen, skip to “While Running Windows 95” on page 11.)
3. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM (or diskette 1, if
you created diskettes) in your drive.
4. Type D:\WINDOWS or A:\ (or the correct drive letter), and
click OK.
5. At the next screen, keep or change the printer model name.
If you are prompted to use your printer as the Windows
default printer, select Yes.
6. Click Finish and then follow the instructions on the screen
to install the software.
The installer creates an EPSON folder for your printer software
icons and adds an icon for your printer to the Printers folder. If
you installed your printer software from the CD-ROM, EPSON
Answers opens automatically.
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While RunningWindows 95
If you couldn’t use the plug-and-play method, follow these
steps:
1. Make sure Windows 95 is running and the printer is on.
Exit any open applications.
2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM (or diskette 1,
if you created diskettes) in your drive.
3. If Windows 95 launches the install program automatically,
click the Install button.
If it doesn’t, double-click the My Computer icon; then
double-click your CD-ROM drive icon and click the Install
button. If you’re using diskettes, double-click your diskette
drive icon and click the Setup icon.
4. Select EPSON 600Q in the Printer Model tab and click
OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the
software.
The installer creates an EPSON folder for your printer software
icons and adds an icon for your printer to the Printers folder. If
you installed your printer software from the CD-ROM, EPSON
Answers opens automatically.
Note:
If your computer is on
a network and you
connected the printer to
a remote server, you
need to set up the printer
for network use after
installing the printer
software. See Chapter 4
of your
User’s Guide for
instructions.
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SeeYour EPSON Documentation
Your EPSON 600Q User’s Guide tells you how to:
◗print everything from a memo to a glossy photo
◗use your printer software to fine-tune your printouts
◗keep your printer working at its best
◗solve most printing problems you may have
You can also access EPSON’s convenient online help from the
printer software to get quick information while you’re printing.
Windows 3.1
Follow these steps to install the printer software on a
Windows 3.1 system:
1. Make sure Windows 3.1 Program Manager is running and
the printer is on.
2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM (or diskette 1)
in your drive.
3. From the File menu, select Run. Then type D:\SETUP and
click OK. (If your CD-ROM drive has a different letter,
substitute it for D. If you’re using diskettes, type A.)
4. Select EPSON 600Q in the Printer Model tab and click OK.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install your printer
software.
The installer creates an EPSON group for your printer software
icons and makes your printer the Windows default printer. If
you installed your printer software from the CD-ROM, EPSON
Answers opens automatically.
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Copyright © 1997 by Epson America, Inc. 5/97
Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.
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