Epson Stylus Color 640 Manual

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SafetyInstructions . . . . .1
ImportantSafetyInstructions . . . . . 1
AFew Precautions . . . . . 2
Warnings, Cautions,and Notes . . . . . 4
Setting Up Your Printer . . . . .5
SystemRequirements . . . . . 5
PrinterPartsandFunctions . . . . . 6
AttachingthePaperSupport . . . . . 8
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . 8
Installingthe Ink Cartridges . . . . . 9
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . 14
Installing the PrinterSoftware . . . . 15
LoadingPaper . . . . 18
Printing Your First Page . . . . 20
ReplacingInkCartridges . . . .22
Maintenance . . . .27
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . 27
Cleaningthe PrintHead . . . . 28
AligningthePrintHead . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . .31
ErrorIndicators . . . . 31
Where to Get Help . . . . 33
Options and Consumable Products . . . .39
SafetyInstructions . . . . .1
ImportantSafetyInstructions . . . . . 1
AFew Precautions . . . . . 2
Warnings, Cautions,and Notes . . . . . 4
Setting Up Your Printer . . . . .5
SystemRequirements . . . . . 5
PrinterPartsand Functions . . . . . 6
AttachingthePaperSupport . . . . . 8
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . 8
Installingthe Ink Cartridges . . . . . 9
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . 14
Installing the PrinterSoftware . . . . 15
LoadingPaper . . . . 18
Printing Your First Page . . . . 20
ReplacingInkCartridges . . . .22
Maintenance . . . .27
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . 27
Cleaningthe PrintHead . . . . 28
AligningthePrintHead . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . .31
ErrorIndicators . . . . 31
Where to Get Help . . . . 33
Options and Consumable Products . . . .39
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
PWarnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Printer Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Printing Your First Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
liquid on the printer.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
label.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoidusing outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers orair
control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏Keeptheentirecomputersystemawayfrompotentialsources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏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.
❏Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

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❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-
current protection for this printer, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestelltwerden,daßdieGebäudeinstallationmiteinem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
A Few Precautions
When using the printer
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may
damage the printer.
❏Always turn the printer off using the
Ppower button. When
this button is pressed, the
Ppower light flashes briefly then
goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to
the outlet until the
Ppower light stops flashing.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in
the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in
place.

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When handling the ink cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
❏Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
❏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 reduced print quality.
❏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 carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installing them.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
When choosing a place for the printer
❏Place the printer on a flat,stable surface that is larger than the
printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity.Alsokeepitawayfromdirectsunlight,stronglight,
or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

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❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante prèsd’une prisede contacte où lafiche peut être
débranchée facilement.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.

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Setting Up Your Printer
System Requirements
To use your printer, you need Microsoft®Windows®3.1,
Windows®95, Windows®98, or Windows®NT 4.0; a shielded,
twisted-pair parallel cable.
Your computer should also meet the following system
requirements:
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does
not meet these requirements.
Minimum system Recommended system
i386/25 MHz processor for Windows 3.1
i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0
i486/66 MHz for Windows 98
Pentium or higher
processor
16MB RAM 32MB RAM or more for
Windows 3.1, 95 and 98
64MB or more for
Windows NT 4.0
10MB hard disk space for Windows 95
and 98
20MB for Windows 3.1 and NT 4.0
50MB or more free disk
space for Windows 3.1,
95, and 98
100MB or more for
Windows NT 4.0
VGA monitor VGA or better monitor

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Printer Parts and Functions
sheet feeder
edge guides
output tray extension
output tray
printer cover
paper support
ink cartridge clamps
adjust lever
Buttons and lights

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Buttons
Lights
o= on, f= flashing
Button Function
P
Power
Turns the printer on and off.Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while thepower is on.
E
Load/Eject
Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2
seconds.
Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper
out error.
R
Cleaning
Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement
position if pressed for 3 seconds while the
Bor
Aink out
light is flashing or on.
Returns the print head to its home position after ink
cartridge replacement.
Performs print head cleaning if pressed for 3 seconds
when the
Bor Aink out light is off.
Light Status Printer Status
o
PPrinter is on.
f
PReceiving data, replacing an ink cartridge, charging
ink, or cleaning the print head.
o
SPaper out. Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press
the
Eload/eject button to resume printing.
f
SPaper jam. Take all the paper out of the feeder, and
reload the paper. If the light continues to flash, turn off
theprinterandgentlypullallthepaperoutoftheprinter.
f
BInk low. The black ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain
a black ink cartridge (S020187).
o
BInk out. The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the
black ink cartridge (S020187).
f
AInk low. The color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain
a color ink cartridge (S020191).
o
AInk out. The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the
color ink cartridge (S020191).