Epson STYLUS Stylus C41 User manual

Color Ink Jet Printer
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User’s Guide

Content i
Content
Printer Parts and Functions
UnpackingthePrinter.......................................1
PrinterPartsandControlPanelFunctions .....................2
Printerparts...........................................2
Buttons...............................................3
Lights................................................4
ImportantSafetyInstructions ................................6
Whensettingupyourprinter............................6
Whenchoosingaplacefortheprinter ....................7
Whenusingtheprinter.................................8
Whenhandlingtheinkcartridges........................9
Warnings,Cautions,andNotes..............................11
Chapter 1 Printing Basics
ForWindowsUsers........................................12
Choosingthedatatoprint..............................12
Preparingandloadingpaper...........................12
Makingtheprinterdriversettings.......................13
Printingyourdata ....................................15
ForMacintoshUsers.......................................16
Choosingthedatatoprint..............................16
Preparingandloadingpaper...........................16
Makingtheprinterdriversettings.......................17
Printingyourdata ....................................19
Chapter 2 Various Printing Options
Introduction..............................................20
FittoPagePrinting........................................23
Paperloading ........................................23
Driversettings........................................23

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Printing.............................................26
N-upPrinting............................................26
Paperloading........................................26
Driversettings.......................................26
Printing.............................................28
PosterPrinting ...........................................29
Paperloading........................................29
Driversettings.......................................29
Printing.............................................31
WatermarkPrinting.......................................31
Printingthewatermark ...............................32
Creatingyourownwatermark.........................35
PrintingonSingleSheets...................................38
Handlingsinglesheets................................38
Printingonsinglesheets...............................38
PrintingonEnvelopes.....................................41
Loadingenvelopes ...................................42
Printingonenvelopes.................................43
Chapter 3 Printer Software Functions
ForWindowsUsers.......................................44
PrinterSoftwareIntroduction..........................44
MakingSettingsontheMainMenu.....................46
MakingSettingsonthePaperMenu ....................59
MakingSettingsontheLayoutMenu ...................60
UsingthePrinterUtilities..............................67
GettingInformationThroughOnlineHelp...............74
ForMacintoshOS8.xxand9.xxUsers .......................75
PrinterSoftwareIntroduction..........................75
MakingSettingsinthePrintDialogBox.................76
MakingtheMediaTypesetting ........................76
MakingSettingsinthePageSetupDialogBox............87
MakingSettingsintheLayoutDialogBox ...............91
MakingtheFittoPagesetting..........................92
UsingthePrinterUtilities..............................97
GettingInformationThroughOnlineHelp..............100

Content iii
Chapter 4 Paper Handling
SingleSheets.............................................101
Loadingsinglesheets.................................101
Usingspecialmedia..................................103
Envelopes...............................................105
Chapter 5 Driver settings
AccessingthePrinterSoftwareforWindows.................107
FromWindowsapplications...........................107
FromtheStartmenu .................................107
AccessingthePrinterSoftwareforMacintosh ................108
ForusersofMacOS9orearlier........................108
ForMacOSXusers ..................................109
MediaTypeSettings......................................110
Chapter 6 Checking Printer Condition and Maintaining
CheckingthePrinterStatus................................115
ForWindows........................................115
ForMacintosh.......................................119
Checking the Print Head Nozzles. . . ........................126
Using the Nozzle Check utility. ........................127
Usingthecontrolpanelbuttons........................128
CleaningthePrintHead...................................129
UsingtheHeadCleaningutility........................130
Usingthecontrolpanelbuttons........................133
AligningthePrintHead...................................135
ForWindowsusers...................................135
ForMacintoshusers..................................136
Chapter 7 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network
ForWindowsMe,98,and95Users .........................137
Settingupyourprinterasasharedprinter ..............137

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Accessingtheprinterthroughanetwork ...............139
ForWindows2000andXPUsers...........................141
Settingupyourprinterasasharedprinter..............142
Accessingtheprinterthroughanetwork ...............143
ForMacintoshUsers .....................................146
Settingupyourprinterasasharedprinter..............146
Accessingtheprinterthroughanetwork ...............148
Chapter 8 Increasing the Print Speed
Generaltips.............................................150
Using the Speed & Progress dialog box (Windows only) . . . . . . 152
HighSpeedCopies..................................153
EPSONPrinterPort(WindowsMe,98,95only) .........153
Chapter 9 Replacing Ink Cartridges
Introduction.............................................157
UsingthePrinter'sControlPanel...........................157
UsingtheStatusMonitor..................................165
CheckingtheInkSupply..................................166
ForWindowsusers..................................166
ForMacintoshusers.................................168
UpdatingandUninstallingSoftware .......................170
UpdatingtoWindowsMeor98.......................170
Updating the printer software in Windows Me, 2000 or XP170
Uninstallingtheprinterdriver ........................170
TransportingthePrinter..................................173
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
DiagnosingtheProblem ..................................175
Onlineproblem-solving..............................175
Errorindicators.....................................177
EPSONStatusMonitor...............................178
Runningaprinteroperationcheck.....................179

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PrintQualityProblems....................................181
Horizontalbanding ..................................181
Verticalmisalignmentorbanding......................182
Colorgaps..........................................183
Incorrectormissingcolors ............................183
Blurryorsmearedprintout............................184
Printqualitydoesnotimproveafterheadcleaning.......186
PrintoutProblemsNotRelatedtoPrintQuality...............186
Incorrectorgarbledcharacters.........................188
Incorrectmargins....................................189
Invertedimage ......................................189
Blankpagesprint....................................189
Printouthassmearsonthebottomedge.................190
Printingistooslow...................................190
PaperDoesNotFeedCorrectly.............................191
Paperdoesnotfeed ..................................192
Multiplepagesfeed..................................192
Thepaperjams......................................193
Paperisnotejectedfullyoriswrinkled.................194
PrinterDoesNotPrint ....................................195
Alllightsareoff .....................................195
Lightscameon,thenwentout.........................195
Onlythepowerlightison.............................196
Errorlightisflashingoron............................197
Errorlightisonandpowerlightisflashing..............197
CorrectingUSBProblems..................................198
USBconnections.....................................198
Windowsoperatingsystems...........................198
Printersoftwareinstallation...........................199
CancellingPrinting.......................................204
ForWindowsMe,98,and95users .....................204
ForWindows2000andXPusers.......................206
ForMacintoshusers..................................206
Chapter 11 Options and Consumable Products
Options.................................................209
Interfacecables......................................209

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Consumableproducts....................................210
Inkcartridges.......................................210
Mediatypes ........................................210
Appendix A Printer Specifications
Printing ................................................216
Paper...................................................216
Paperspecifications..................................217
Printablearea.......................................219
InkCartridges...........................................221
Mechanical..............................................223
Electrical................................................223
Environmental ..........................................224
StandardsandApprovals ............................225
SystemRequirements ....................................226
ForWindowscomputers.............................226
ForMacintoshcomputers.............................227
Appendix B Customer Support
TechnicalSupportWebSite ...............................229
ContactingCustomerSupport.............................229
Glossary

Printer Parts and Functions 1
Printer Parts and Functions
Unpacking the Printer
Your printer box should include a CD-ROM containing printer
software that runs your printer and the items shown in the
illustration.
In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer.
TheshapeoftheACplugvariesbycountry;besuretheplug
included is the right shape for your location.
Remove all protective materials packed with your printer before
setting up and plugging in the printer. Follow the instructions
included with the printer to remove these materials. Save all
packaging and protective materials for transporting the printer in
the future.
Paper Support
Power cord
Ink cartridges
Printer

2Printer Parts and Functions
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
Printer parts
Paper support: Supports the paper loaded in the sheet feeder.
Edge guides: Help load the paper straight. Adjust the left edge
guide to fit the width of your paper.
Printer cover: Covers the printing mechanism. Open only when
installing or replacing ink cartridges.
Sheet feeder: Holds the blank paper and automatically feeds the
paper during printing.
sheet feeder
edge guides printer cover
paper support
output tray

Printer Parts and Functions 3
Output tray: Receives the ejected paper.
Ink cartridge clamps: Holds the ink cartridges in place. Open
only when installing or replacing ink cartridges.
Print head: Delivers ink to the page.
Control panel: Controls various printer functions. See the next
section for details.
Buttons
Button Function
ink cartridge clamps
print head
control panel

4Printer Parts and Functions
Lights
P
power
Turns the printer on and off.
Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the
power is on.
To turn off the printer, hold down the
Ppower button
until the light goes out.
b
maintenance
Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within
three seconds.
Resumes printing if pressed after a paper out error.
Performs print head cleaning if held down for three
seconds when the
berror light is off.
Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement
position when ink is out and charges ink after ink
cartridge replacement.
Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement
position if pressed this button and the
bpower button
atthesametime.
Light Description
P
power
On when the printer is on.
Flashing when the printer is receiving data, printing,
having an ink cartridge replaced, charging ink, or
cleaning the print head.

Printer Parts and Functions 5
b
error
On when the printer is out of paper. Load paper in the
sheet feeder, and then press the
bmaintenance
button to resume printing.
On when the paper is jammed. Take all of the paper out
of the feeder, and then reload the paper. If the light
continues to flash, turn off the printer and gently pull all
of the paper out of the printer.
Flashing when the black or color ink cartridge is nearly
empty.
On when the black or color ink cartridge is empty.
Replace the black ink cartridge (T038) or color ink
cartridge (T039).
Flashing when the print head moves to the ink cartridge
replacement position.

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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the instructions in this section before using your
printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer.
When setting up your printer
Observe the following when setting up the printer.
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
label.
❏Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety
standards.
❏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.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

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❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed thecord’s ampere rating. Also,
make sure that 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.
❏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.
When choosing a place for the printer
Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer.
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond
the printer base in all directions. If you place the printer by
thewall,leavemorethan10cmbetweenthebackofthe
printer and the wall. The printer will not operate properly if
it is tilted or at an angle.
❏When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it or put
it vertically or turn it upside down. Otherwise ink may leak
from the cartridge.
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be
fully ejected.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight,
strong light, or heat sources.

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❏Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, and vibrations.
❏Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient
ventilation.
❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
When using the printer
Observe the following when using the printer.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Take care not to spill liquid on 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. 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 that the print head
is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are
in place.
❏Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges
can dehydrate the printer head and may prevent the printer
from printing.

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When handling the ink cartridges
Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges.
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow
children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.
❏Do not shake the used ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
❏Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may
be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets
on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough
flushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏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.
❏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.
❏After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site,
allowittowarmupatroomtemperatureforatleastthree
hours before using it.
❏Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏Each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed
because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
This may affect normal operation and printing.

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❏The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of
cartridge-related information, such as the amount of ink
remaining, so that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted
freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink
is consumed because the printer automatically performs a
reliability check.
❏If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink
supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same
environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply port
makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain
items that come in contact with this area of the cartridge. Do
not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area.
ENERGY STAR®Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy
efficiency.
The International 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, copiers, and
scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.

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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.

12 Printing Basics
Chapter 1
Printing Basics
For Windows Users
Choosing the data to print
Choose an A4-size data to print. Any data, such as photo or text,
is OK.
Preparing and loading paper
After choosing the data, prepare the A4-size plain paper and load
them into the printer.
To load the paper, follow the instructions below.
1. Lower the output tray. Next, slide the left edge guide so that
the distance between the edge guides is slightly wider than
the width of your paper.
2. Fan a stack of paper, and then tap it on a flat surface to even
the edges.

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3. Load the stack of paper into the sheet feeder with the printable
side up and the right edge of the paper resting against the
right edge guide. Then, slide the left edge guide against the
left edge of the paper.
Making the printer driver settings
To select the printer driver settings for A4-sizeplain paper, follow
the instructions below.
1. Select Print or Print Setup on the File menu of the Window’s
application.
2. In the dialog box that appears, click Printer,Setup,Options,
or Properties. (Depending on your application, you may need
to click a combination of these buttons.) The printer software
opens.