Epson Stylus Color 850 User manual

User’s Guide
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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.
EPSON, EPSON ESC/P, and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC/P 2 is a trademark of SEIKO
EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark and EPSON FaxAdvice is a trademark 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.
Copyright © 1998 by Epson America, Inc. CPD-6236
3/98
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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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du
Canada.
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Contents
Introduction
Windows System Requirements 1
Macintosh System Requirements 2
How To Use Your Manuals 3
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 4
Where To Get Help 5
ENERGY STAR Compliance 6
Important Safety Instructions 7
1Basic Printing
Printing from Windows 1-1
Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications 1-2
Setting Default Printer Options 1-4
Checking Printer Status 1-5
Printing from a Macintosh 1-7
What To Do When the Printer Lights Flash 1-10
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2Printing on Special Media
Using Special Paper and Media 2-1
Letterhead, Preprinted Forms, and Legal-size Paper 2-3
EPSON 360 dpi, High Quality, and Photo Quality
Ink Jet Paper 2-3
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film, and
Transparencies 2-3
Envelopes 2-4
EPSON Photo Paper 2-5
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 2-7
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 2-7
EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 2-7
3Custom Printing
Using Predefined Advanced Settings 3-2
Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects 3-4
Customizing Color Settings 3-7
Using ColorSync on the Macintosh 3-9
Selecting Paper Size and Orientation Options 3-11
Selecting Paper Options in Windows 3-11
Selecting Paper Options on a Macintosh 3-15
Selecting Print Layout Options 3-20
Choosing Print Layout Options in Windows 3-20
Choosing Print Layout Options on a Macintosh 3-27
Saving Custom Settings 3-33
Redefining Custom Settings 3-34
Deleting Custom Settings 3-34
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4Managing Print Jobs
Managing Print Jobs in Windows 95 4-1
Selecting the Speed & Progress Options 4-2
Using the Spool Manager 4-4
Using Status Monitor 2 4-5
Managing Print Jobs in Windows 3.1 4-11
Using the Spool Manager 4-11
Managing Print Jobs in Windows NT 4.0 4-13
Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh 4-14
Using Monitor3 4-14
Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-16
Selecting Configuration Options 4-17
5Maintenance and
Transportation
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 5-1
Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge 5-2
Installing the New Cartridge 5-4
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 5-5
Cleaning the Print Heads 5-6
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 5-6
Using the Control Panel 5-7
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 5-8
Aligning the Print Heads 5-8
Using the Print Head Alignment Utility 5-9
Using the Control Panel 5-9
Cleaning the Printer 5-10
Transporting the Printer 5-10
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6Troubleshooting
Diagnosing Problems 6-1
Checking the Control Panel Lights 6-2
Running a Self Test 6-3
Using Hex Dump Mode 6-4
Improving Print Quality 6-4
Solving Printing Problems 6-8
Solving Printer Software Problems 6-10
Fixing Paper Problems 6-13
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 6-15
Uninstalling Printer Software 6-17
AUsing Optional Interfaces
Using Macintosh Interface Boards A-2
Using PC Interface Boards A-2
Installing Optional Interfaces A-3
BInstalling Printer Software
and Configuring on a
Network
Installing Your Printer Software B-1
Installing Printer Software for Windows 3.1 B-1
Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 B-2
Installing Printer Software for Windows NT 4.0 B-4
Installing Printer Software on a Macintosh B-5
Configuring for PC Network Printing B-6
Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 4.0
Systems B-7
Setting Up Your Network Path in Windows 95 B-8
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Configuring for Macintosh Network Printing B-9
Assigning a Name to the Printer B-9
Setting Up the Printer for AppleTalk B-9
CEPSON Accessories
DSpecifications
Printing D-1
Paper D-3
Ink Cartridges D-6
Mechanical D-6
Electrical D-7
Environmental D-7
Safety Approvals D-7
DOS Support D-7
Control Panel Settings D-8
Control Codes D-9
Character Tables D-10
Index
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ink cartridge
clamp
printer cover
edge guides
paper support extension
paper support
control panel
output tray
output tray
extensions
color cleaning
button
black cleaning
button
power
button
paper thickness
lever
load/eject
button
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