EPSON Stylus C40UX

paper support printer cover
EPSON paper name Photo Paper
Size 4 x 6 inches, perforated Letter - 20 sheets Letter - 500 sheets Letter - 100 sheets A4 Panoramic Letter A4 Letter Letter A4 A6
Part number S041134 S041141 S041272 S041271 S041140 S041145 S041064 S041063 S041257 S041072 S041071 S041107 S041106 S041153 S041155 S041267 S041144-KIT S041144
Ink Jet Transparencies Matte Paper - Heavyweight Photo Quality Glossy Film
Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
left edge guide power button and light maintenance button and error light

output tray

Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
Letter - 10 sheets Letter - 50 sheets Letter A6 A6
ink cartridges (do not remove holder)
Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) Photo Stickers (refill)

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method Black Color Resolution Print direction Print speed On-demand ink jet 48 nozzles 45 nozzles (15 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Maximum 1440 dpi 720 dpi Bidirectional with logic seeking 8 ppm 12KB Nozzle configuration

Accessories

Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Black Color Part numbers T013201 (U.S); TO13311 (Canada) T014201 (U.S); TO14311 (Canada)

Input buffer

Mechanical
Paper feed method Friction Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions
Size Letter A4 Letter A4 Legal A6 Part number S041060 S041059 S041062 S041061 S041067 S041054
Sheet feeder, top entry 100 sheets of 17 lb (65.8 g/m2) paper Width: 16.7 inches (424 mm) Depth: 9.0 inches (229 mm) Height: 6.8 inches (172 mm) Width: 16.7 inches (424 mm) Depth: 18.1 inches (460 mm) Height: 10.9 inches (277 mm) 6.1 lb (2.8 kg) without the ink cartridges
EPSON paper name 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Storage

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

Weight

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Electrical

Specification Input voltage range* Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current 0.4 A 120 V Model 99 to 132 V 220240 V Model 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Cartridge life

Specification Color(s) Black ink cartridge (T013xxx) Black Color ink cartridge (T014xxx) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow 150 pages, 5% each CMY (total 15%) in calculation, except for initial ink cartridge
Print capacity* 210 pages, 5% in calculation, except for initial ink cartridge
Storage temperature Transit temperature
2 years from production date (if unopened) (within 6 months after opening package, at 77 F [25 C]) 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 22 to 140 F (30 to 60 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) 0.4 F (18 C) 1.69 2.08 1.52 inches (W D H) 42.9 52.7 38.5 mm (W D H)
Power consumption Approx. 16 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 4 W in standby mode * Check the label on the back of the printer for your printers voltage.

Environmental

Temperature Operation Storage* Transit* 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C)
4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C)
Freezing 3.2 F (16 C) temperature** Dimensions 0.78 2.08 1.52 inches (W D H) 19.8 52.7 38.5 mm (W D H)
4 to 140 F (20 to 60 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) 20 to 80% RH 5 to 85% RH
* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement. The actual print capacity may vary. ** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 F (25 C). To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSONs warranties. Dont use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Humidity (without condensation) Operation Storage*
*Stored in shipping container

Safety Approvals

Safety standards EMC UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B

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Paper type Single sheets Size Letter (8.inches) Legal (8.inches) Half letter (statement, 5.5 8.5 inches) Executive (7.inches) A4 (mm) A5 (mm) A6 (mm) Paper types Plain bond paper and special ink jet papers distributed by EPSON Thickness 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) for plain bond paper Weight 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) for plain bond paper
Transparencies, glossy film Letter (8.inches) A4 (mm) A6 (mm; glossy film only) Matte Paper - Heavyweight Letter (8.inches) Self-adhesive sheets Envelopes A4 (mm)
Transparencies and glossy film distributed by EPSON Matte paper distributed by EPSON Self adhesive sheets distributed by EPSON
0.005 inch (0.13 mm) 0.009 inch (0.23 mm)

44 lb (167 g/m2)

No. 10, 4.1 9.5 inches (mm) Plain bond paper or air mail paper DL, 4.3 8.7 inches (mm) C6, 4.4 6.4 inches (mm) A6 (mm) Letter (8.inches) A4 (mm) inches (mm) Panoramic (mm) A6 (mm), 16 frames/sheet Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON Photo paper distributed by EPSON

0.006 to 0.02 inch 12 to 20 lb (0.16 to 0.52 mm) (45 to 75 g/m2)
Ink jet cards Photo Paper

Photo Stickers

Photo stickers distributed by EPSON Transfer paper distributed by EPSON 0.007 inch (0.18 mm)

33 lb (124 g/m2)

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.inches) Paper Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first, except for envelopes. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper. Use papers under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Store printouts on Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive Sheets under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 86 F (15 to 30 C) Humidity: 20 to 60% RH

Printable area

A B-L B-R

A B-L B-R C

envelopes
single sheets/index cards A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30.0 mm). B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm). * You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However, print quality may decline in the expanded area.

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3. Unpack the ink cartridges that came with your printer and remove the yellow tabs.

Control Panel

To diagnose some problems, check the printers control panel, as described below, or run a printer check (page 5).
Lights Problem and solution No paper is loaded in the printer Load paper in the sheet feeder, then press the b maintenance button. The printer resumes printing and the light goes out. Press the b maintenance button to eject the jammed paper. If the error does not clear, open the printer cover and remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces. Then, reload the paper in the sheet feeder and press the b maintenance button to resume printing. Obtain a replacement black or color ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is nearly empty, check the ink level using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh). Replace the black or color ink cartridge with a new one.

black cartridge

color cartridge
Paper has jammed in the printer
Dont remove the seals from the bottom of the cartridges; ink will leak out. Keep the cartridges out of the reach of children.
4. Insert both cartridges as shown and close the clamps.

black color

flashing
The black or color ink cartridge is nearly empty

b on P off b on

The black or color ink cartridge is empty or not installed The print head is obstructed by jammed paper or other material and cant return to the home position
Install both ink cartridges or the printer wont work.
Turn off the printer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper or other obstructions from the paper path. Then, turn the printer back on. If the error does not clear, contact your dealer. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer.
5. Press the b maintenance button and close the printer cover. The P power light flashes and you hear the ink charging.
Dont turn off the printer or interrupt charging while the P power light is flashing or youll use up more ink than necessary when you turn it back on.

P flashing b

An unknown printer error has occurred
6. Wait until ink charging is finished (the P power light stops flashing).
Installing the First Ink Cartridges
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Open the cover and lift the ink cartridge clamps

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Additional Media Loading Guidelines
Dont use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your special media; they may damage the printer.

Testing the Printer

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 3. Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. Continue holding down the b maintenance button until the P power light starts to flash, then release it. The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 6.) 4. Turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the cable and turn on your printer and computer. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer. Your software may not be installed correctly. If the check page doesnt print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the electronic Reference Guide on the printer software CD-ROM. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON.

Always load paper short edge first, even when printing landscape-oriented pictures. Always handle sheets by the edges, and dont touch the printable surface. Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face up in the sheet feeder. You can load paper up to the tab on the right edge guide. In addition to the Media Type setting, remember to select the correct Paper Size for your media in the printer software. If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing. Some special media have a cut corner that you need to position in the upper right corner when you load it. You can load the following number of sheets of EPSON special media:
For this paper name. EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Load this number of sheets Up to 30 sheets Up to 30 sheets; 10 sheets for legal-size Up to 30 cards with the included support sheet beneath the stack Up to 20 sheets (one sheet at a time for A6-size) with the included support sheet or a sheet of plain paper beneath the stack One sheet at a time
Printing on Special Media
Select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in the table below.
For this paper name. Plain paper and envelopes EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight Select this Media Type setting Plain paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Photo Paper (Panoramic size) EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Paper (4 6-inch size) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Up to 10 sheets Up to 20 sheets with the included support sheet beneath the stack One sheet at a time with the included support sheet beneath the sheet Up to 20 sheets with the included support sheet beneath the stack
EPSON Photo Paper (A4- and letter-size)
Matte Paper - Heavyweight

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Replacing an Ink Cartridge
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and dont refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSONs warranty.

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. This is the recommended method when the printer is connected directly to your computer (not over a network). You can also clean the print head by holding down the b maintenance button on the printers control panel for three seconds when the b error light is off. See the electronic Reference Guide on your printer software CD-ROM for detailed instructions.
When you dont turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline. Its a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
Use these ink cartridges before the expiration date on the package: Black: T013201 (U.S.) or T013311 (Canada) Color: T014201 (U.S.) or T014311 (Canada) Low ink: b error light flashes and a status screen appears telling you which cartridge is low. Empty cartridge: b error light stays lit and the empty cartridge is indicated on the screen; you must replace it to continue printing. 1. Open the printer cover and press the b maintenance button for 6 seconds. The print head moves to the cartridges replacement position. (If both ink cartridges need replacement, it moves to the black cartridge position first.) 2. Lift the ink cartridge clamp and remove the cartridge. 3. Unpack the new ink cartridge and remove the yellow tab.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility
Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the b error light is off. (If the b error light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see the section to the left for details.) 2. Do one of the following: Windows: right-click the Status Monitor 3 icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Then click Head Cleaning. Windows: click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus C40 printer icon and select Properties (Windows 98 or Me) or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). Click the Utility tab, then click the Head Cleaning button. Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the P power light flashes.

If ink gets on your hands, wash them with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
4. Insert the new cartridge and close the clamp.
5. Press the b maintenance button and close the printer cover. (If the other cartridge needs replacement, the print head moves into loading position. Repeat steps 2 through 5.) 6. Wait until ink charging is finished (the P power light stops flashing and the b error light goes out).
Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
4. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.

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Make sure plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Then click Print. The nozzle check pattern prints (see the next section for details). 5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click Finish. If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you dont see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the electronic Reference Guide on your printer software CD-ROM. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, but not printing, and letter-size plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is loaded.
Load paper thats at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts.
2. Do one of the following: Windows: right-click the Status Monitor 3 icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Then click Print Head Alignment. Windows: click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus C40UX printer icon and select Properties (Windows 98 or Me) or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). Click the Utility tab, then click the Print Head Alignment button. Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page. You see the alignment window. 4. On the printed page, select the pattern that shows the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other. You may need to use a magnifying glass. Select one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. Then enter the number of the best pattern for each row in the corresponding boxes on the screen. 5. Click Realignment to print another test page. Make sure the pattern numbered 8 in each row is the best aligned. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6. When youre finished, click Finish.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each black and colored area should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern, as shown below:
If your printout looks okay, youre done. If any dots or lines are missing (as shown below), clean the print head again; see the previous section for instructions.

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3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. 3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. 4. Clean ink out of the printers interior with a soft, damp cloth.
Dont clean the print head guide rail.
5. Push in the output tray. 6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. See your Start Here sheet. Keep the printer level as you transport it. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 6); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 7).
Dont touch the gears inside the printer. Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Dont get water on the printer components and dont spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. Dont use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer.

Related Documentation

TM-SC40UX EPSON Stylus C40UX Service Manual EPSON Stylus C40UX Parts Price List EPSON Stylus C40UX Start Here EPSON Stylus C40UX Notices booklet EPSON Stylus C40UX CD-ROM with Reference Guide EPSON Stylus C40UX slipsheet

Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location.
PL-SC40UX CPD-12408 CPD-12420 CPD-12409 CPD-12433
Follow these steps: 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer.

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EPSON Stylus C40UX
Quality home printing priced to please!

At-A-Glance

The EPSON Stylus C40UX delivers quality home printing that fits a tight budget.

Product Summary

Feature Outstanding print quality Customer advantage 1440 x 720 dpi printing for Photo Quality color and sharp black text. True fourcolor printing, quick drying inks, and EPSONs Micro Piezo ink jet technology for accurate and consistent ink placement. Two-button control and on-screen ink level indicator make operation and maintenance a snap. Automatic edge smoothing enhances low-resolution photos for optimum image quality. New, faster black text printing up to 8 ppm and faster color printing up to 3.5 ppm*. Includes EPSON Software Film Factory Lite for collecting, arranging, printing, editing, and storing photos.

Easy-to-use

Unprecedented value

Competitive Specs

EPSON Stylus C40UX Print Technology Print SpeedBlack Color Color palette Canon BJC-2100

Lexmark Z23

Micro Piezo Approx. 8 ppm* Approx. 3.5 ppm* 4 Color 1440 x 720 dpi 1440 x 720 dpi USB
Thermal 5 ppm (with opt. black) 2 ppm 4 Color (with optional black cartridge) 720 x 360 dpi 720 x 360 dpi USB, parallel
Thermal 10 ppm (with opt. black) 3 ppm 4 Color (with optional black cartridge) 1200 x 1200 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi USB, parallel
Max. resolutionBlack Color Standard interface

In the box

Printer, Product Code C11C413001 Printer driver CD with EPSON Software Film Factory Lite Color Ink Cartridge, Product Code T014201 Black Ink Cartridge, Product Code T013201 Quick-Start Guide, Users Guide
*Black text and color speeds are in Economy mode.
Epson America, Inc. October 2001
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