EPSON Stylus C80

Printer Parts

Accessories

Ink Cartridges

Paper support

Left edge guide Printer cover Right edge guide
Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow
Part number T032120 T032220 T032320 T032420

User Replaceable Parts

Output tray
Part name Paper support Reference number 114 Part number 1070427

Output tray extensions

EPSON paper name Premium Bright White Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Size Letter Letter A4 Legal A6 Letter A4 Letter A4 Letter A4 Letter Letter Letter A4 A4 Part number S041586 S041062 S041061 S041067 S041054 S041064 S041063 S041257 S041258 S041341 S041342 S041568 S041286 S041334 S041332 S041106
Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Ink Jet Transparencies
Control panel Paper thickness lever Ink cartridge holder (not removable)
Matte Paper - Heavyweight

Archival Matte Paper

Double-Sided Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

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Environmental
Temperature Operation On-demand ink jet 180 nozzles 180 nozzles (60 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Maximum 2880 dpi 720 dpi Bidirectional with logic seeking 256KB 20 ppm (pages per minute) Storage* Transit* 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C)

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method Black Color Resolution Print direction Input buffer Print speed Nozzle configuration
to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C)
4 to 140 F (20 to 60 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) 20 to 80% RH 5 to 85% RH
Humidity (without condensation) Operation Storage*
*Stored in shipping container

Safety Approvals

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

Mechanical

Paper feed method Friction Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Width: 17.8 inches (452 mm) Depth: 12.6 inches (320 mm) Height: 7.9 inches (201 mm) Width: 17.8 inches (452 mm) Depth: 25.6 inches (650 mm) Height: 11.6 inches (295 mm) 12.79 lb (5.8 kg) without the ink cartridges Sheet feeder, top entry 150 sheets of 17 lb (65.8 g/m2) paper
Specification Color(s) Black ink cartridge (T0321) Black Color ink cartridges (T0322, T0323, T0324) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow 420 pages (A4, 360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
Print capacity* 1240 pages (A4, ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern at 360 dpi, 3.5% duty); 870 pages (A4 at 360 dpi, 5%duty) Cartridge life
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) 0.5 2.8 2.62 inches (W D H) 12.7 71.2 66.5 mm (W D H)

Weight

Storage temperature Transit temperature

Electrical

Specification Input voltage range* Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120 V Model 99 to 132 V 220240 V Model 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.6 A (Max. 1.2 A) 0.3 A (Max. 0.6 A)
Freezing 3.2 F (16 C) temperature** Dimensions 0.87 2.8 2.62 inches (W D H) 22 71.2 66.5 mm (W D H)
* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement. The actual print capacity may vary. The ink charging process reduces the print capacity of the initial cartridge, even though it contains the standard amount of ink. ** 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 the printer not covered by EPSONs warranties. Dont use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Approx. 17 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 5 W in standby mode
* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printers voltage.

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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) Letter (8.inches) A4 (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

Transparencies distributed by EPSON Heavyweight, Double-Sided, and Archival Matte paper distributed by EPSON Self adhesive sheets distributed by EPSON
Heavyweight Matte Paper Letter (8.inches) Double-Sided Matte Paper A4 (mm) Archival Matte Paper Self-adhesive sheets Envelopes A4 (mm)
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) Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Premium Semigloss Photo Paper distributed by EPSON Printable area

A B-L B-R

0.006 to 0.02 inch 12 to 20 lb (0.16 to 0.52 mm) (45 to 75 g/m2)
Ink jet cards Premium Glossy Photo Paper and Semigloss Photo Paper
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. 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

A B-L B-R C

envelopes
single sheets/index cards A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 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) for single sheets (including panoramic size) and ink jet cards, and 0.78 inch (20 mm) for envelopes. 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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P and m are flashing

Control Panel

To diagnose some problems, check the printers control panel, as described below, or run a printer check (see page 8).
Paper out light Ink out light Power light
Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head, or you may have an internal error. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check for any jammed paper. Also, make sure you removed all the packing material, as described on the Start Here sheet. Then turn the printer back on. If the error isnt cleared, contact your dealer or EPSON. An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn the printer off and contact your dealer or EPSON. The printer is not receiving power. Try these solutions: Make sure the printer is turned on. Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord securely, and turn the printer on again. Make sure the outlet is working and is not controlled by a switch or timer. If in doubt, try another outlet.

P, m , and H are

flashing

P is off

Paper button Power button Ink cartridge replacement button
Installing Ink Cartridges
The instructions in this section explain how to install the ink cartridges the first time the printer is set up and how to replace and empty or outdated cartridge.
Dont remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Dont remove the green IC chip from the cartridge. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the printer. Also, dont touch the green IC chip. This can damage the ink cartridge.
Follow the guidelines in this table when you check the control panel lights:

P is on or

flashing The P power light is on when the printer is ready to print. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. It also flashes when the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. The printer is out of paper. Load paper and then press the m paper button to resume printing. Paper has jammed in the printer. Press the m paper button to eject the jammed paper. If that doesnt clear the error, open the printer cover and remove any paper inside, including torn pieces. Then load a new stack of paper and press the m paper button to resume printing. One of the ink cartridges is low on ink. Follow the instructions beginning on page 5 to replace the empty cartridge. If the H ink out light goes on after youve replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your printer cant use. Check the number on the ink cartridge package to make sure youve installed the correct cartridge. One of the ink cartridges is out of ink. Follow the instructions beginning on page 5 to replace the empty cartridge. If the H ink out light remains on after youve replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your printer cant use. Check the number on the cartridge package to make sure youve installed the correct cartridge.
m is flashing and H is on

is flashing

Dont touch this part If you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from dirt and dust. Place it in a small box or its original packaging. Store ink cartridges in the same environment as the printer. Stand the cartridges upright, as shown (the label identifying the color should be on top).

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Installing the Cartridges the First Time
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Lower the printers output tray and open the cover. 6. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button and close the printer cover.
3. Shake each ink cartridge four or five times. Then unwrap the cartridges.
7. Ink charging takes about 90 seconds. You will see the P power light flash and hear the printer charging your ink. Dont turn off the printer during this process or youll waste ink.
Never turn off the printer when the Ppower light is flashing unless the printer hasnt moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the H ink out light is flashing, one of your ink cartridges is low on ink. When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is empty and you need to replace it.
You cannot print if any of the ink cartridges are empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
Dont remove the cartridge labels, or ink may leak.
4. Wait a moment for the ink cartridge holders to move into loading position. Then lower each ink cartridge into its holder. The color of the cartridge label should match the sticker on the holder.
When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may also need to replace it if you notice that your printouts dont look as good as they used to. If print quality doesnt improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isnt flashing. See page 7 for instructions. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
Black Cyan Magenta Yellow T032120 T032220 T032320 T032420
Install all four ink cartridges, and leave them installed for all types of printing, or the printer wont work.
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSONs warranty.

5. Gently push each cartridge down until it clicks into place.

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When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store SM at (800) 873-7766. You can also visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge
4. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button again. If more than one ink cartridge is empty, the next cartridge moves under the _ mark. This happens after you press the H ink cartridge replacement button for every ink cartridge that needs to be replaced. If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position.
You can replace an ink cartridge when the H ink out light is either flashing or on. Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session. Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges when the H ink out light is flashing or on: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. 2. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 3. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to be replaced stops under the _ mark. The P power light also begins to flash.
Dont press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head.
5. Pinch the front and back tabs of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Dont take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
6. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times.

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7. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into the cartridge holder. Push down gently until the cartridge clicks into place. 4. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light begins to flash.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each cartridge you need to replace. 9. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute. When its finished, the P power light stops flashing and stays on.
Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
Dont press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
5. Pinch the front and back tabs of the cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Dont take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge
Even if the H ink out light isnt flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge if its more than six months old and print quality declines. If print quality doesnt improve after cleaning and aligning the print heads, you can replace the cartridge(s) causing the problem.
Make sure you have the new ink cartridge(s) before you continue. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session.
Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges before the H ink out light goes on or begins to flash: 1. Use the Nozzle Check utility (described in the Reference Guide) to determine which cartridge(s) needs to be replaced. 2. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. 3. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover.

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7. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into the cartridge holder. Push down gently until the new cartridge clicks into place.

Paper Loading Guidelines

Dont use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your special media; they may damage the printer.
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 paper face up in the sheet feeder. You can load paper up to the arrow inside the left edge guide. In addition to the Media Type setting, remember to select the correct Paper Size for your media in the printer software. If there are protective sheets between the sheets of paper or film, be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing. Some special media have a cut corner that you need to position on the upper right. You can load the following number of sheets of EPSON special media:

Load this number of sheets Up to 30 sheets Up to 30 sheets Up to 30 cards with the included support sheet beneath the stack Up to 20 sheets with the included support sheet beneath the stack Up to 10 sheets One sheet at a time
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each cartridge you want to replace. 9. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute. When its finished, the P power light stops flashing and stays on.
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.
For this paper name. EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
Printing on Special Media
Select the Media Type setting according to these guidelines:
For this paper name. Plain paper and envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Select this Media Type setting Plain paper Bright White Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON Archival Matte Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
If you have any problem loading multiple sheets of paper, try loading just one sheet at a time.
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Archival Matte Paper Ink Jet Transparencies Matte Paper - Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte paper Archival Matte Paper

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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. If your paper comes with a cleaning sheet, dont use it with your printer; it may jam inside 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 interface cable from the printer. 2. Make sure letter-size or larger plain paper is loaded in the printer. 3. Hold down the m paper button, then press and release the Ppower button. Continue holding down the m paper button until the P power light starts to flash, then release it. The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has white lines, you need to clean the print head; see below.)

1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. Neither of the other lights should be flashing or on.
You cant clean the print head if the H ink out light is flashing or on. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead.
2. Load letter-size paper. 3. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click your EPSON Stylus C80 Series printer icon in the Printers window. Then select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT, Printing Preferences in Windows 2000). 4. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 5. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 6. 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 Ppower light flashes.
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 Printer Basics book. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON.

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 using the printers control panel. See the electronic Reference Guide for detailed instructions.
7. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Then click Next. The nozzle check pattern prints (see below for details). 8. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its lines, click Finish. If the pattern has any gaps, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you dont see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, see the troubleshooting section in the online Reference Guide.

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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this: 6. Select the best line from the first group of lines on the printout, then enter its number in box #1 on the screen. Select the line with the cleanest, straightest edges.

Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks okay, youre done. If there are gaps in the lines, clean the print head again.
Select the line in the first pattern with the cleanest, straightest edges.
gaps in nozzle check pattern and enter its number in the corresponding box on screen

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. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is on but not printing, and letter-size plain paper is loaded. 2. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click your EPSON Stylus C80 Series printer icon in the Printers window. Select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT, Printing Preferences in Windows 2000). 3. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 4. You see the Utility menu. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a vertical alignment test page. 7. Select the best line for each of the other groups of lines, and enter its number in the appropriate box. 8. Do one of the following: If the middle line (number 8) in each group is the best, your print heads vertical alignment is correct. Click Next to continue. If you select a number other than 8 for any of the groups, click Realignment and follow the instructions on the screen to print another vertical alignment test page. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until number 8 is the best line for each of the groups. Then click Next to continue. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a horizontal alignment test page. You see seven pairs of gray rectangles on the printout. 10. Select the pattern with the least white or black banding where the rectangles meet and enter the number on the screen. 11. Do one of the following: If pattern number 4 is the best choice, your print heads horizontal alignment is correct. Click Finish. If you enter any number but 4, click Realignment and follow the instructions to print another test page. Repeat steps 10 and 11 until pattern number 4 is the best choice. Then click Finish.

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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 and wait for the Ppower light to go out. 2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable. 3. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder. 4. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 5. If ink leaks inside the printer, carefully wipe it off with a damp cloth.

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.
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 and disconnect it from the printer 3. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 4. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support.
If ink leaks inside, wipe here with a damp, lintfree cloth
5. 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 Dont touch the gears inside the printer. Make sure you use a soft cloth to clean the printers lid; otherwise you may scratch it. Dont use a rough cloth, and never use a hard or abrasive brush to clean any part of the printer case. Never use 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.
6. Push in the output tray extensions and close the tray. 7. Repack the printer and 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 9); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 10).

Related Documentation

TM-SC80 PL-SC80 CPD-12669 CPD-12668 CPD-12670 EPSON Stylus C80 Service Manual EPSON Stylus C80 Parts Price List EPSON Stylus C80 Start Here EPSON Stylus C80 Printer Basics EPSON Stylus C80 CD-ROM with Reference Guide

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Start Here Start Here

Unpack Everything

Before you begin, make sure your computer is set up completely.

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4 Turn On the Printer
With the printer and computer still turned off, plug the printers power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the printer. Then plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Press the power button to turn on the printer. The power light flashes and the ink cartridge holders begin to move. Dont turn on your computer yet. Always use the power button to turn the printer on or off. Never use an external switch, such as a power strip switch or wall switch.
Remove all the tape and packing material from the printer before you set up, as shown here. The tape may be in slightly different locations on your printer, so be sure to check inside and all around the printer for tape and other packing material.
Your printer comes with the items shown here. Make sure youve also got a USB or parallel cable to connect your printer.
paper support ink cartridges CD-ROM
Install the Ink Cartridges
Lower the printers output tray and open the cover. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Shake each ink cartridge four or five times. Then unwrap the cartridges.

power cord

Dont remove the cartridge labels, or ink may leak.

Printer Basics

printer
Follow all the Safety Instructions listed in the Printer Basics book.
Wait for the ink cartridge holders to move into loading position. Then lower each ink cartridge into its holder. The color of the cartridge label should match the sticker on the holder.

Put On the Paper Support

Locate the paper support slots on the back of the printer. Position the paper support as shown here, then slide it into the slots. (Dont place it in the paper feeder.)
Connect the Printer to Your Computer
Connect the printer to either a USB port or parallel port. Dont connect both cables; you only use one or the other. Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. , Shut down your computer before connecting the cable. In Windows click Start and select your Shut Down or Turn Off option. Install all four ink cartridges, and leave them installed for all types of printing, or the printer wont work.

If You Have a USB Port

(USB connection is not supported for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.)
Gently push each cartridge down until it clicks into place. Press the ink button and close the printer cover.
Make sure the printer and computer are turned off. Connect the square end of the USB cable to your printers USB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to your computers USB port or a first tier USB hub port. Ink charging takes about 90 seconds. You will see the power light flash and hear the printer charging your ink. Dont turn off the printer during this process or youll waste ink. Never turn off the printer when the power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
If You Have a PC Parallel Port
Make sure the printer and computer are turned off. Connect the larger end of the parallel cable to your printers parallel port. Then secure it with the wire clips by pushing them inwards, as shown. Connect the other end of the cable to your computers parallel port and secure it as necessary.

Turn over

6 Put in Paper
Fan a few sheets of paper and load them against the right edge guide. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper. Make sure the paper lies flat against the paper support.
Dont load paper above this arrow

If you see this screen

Click Cancel. Then follow the steps below to install printer software:
When you see the Windows icons on your monitor, put the EPSON CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Double-click My Computer, double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. Read the license agreement and click Agree. You see the Main Menu. Click Install Printer Driver. The installer copies files and displays a series of windows on your screen. If you see a screen asking you to turn on the printer, make sure the printer is connected and turned on. Wait for a minute for the screen to disappear. Do not click Stop searching. When setup is finished, click OK. You see the EPSON Product Registration screen. Register your printer as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser. Now youre ready to print! If you want to share photos on EPSONs free photosharing website, click Share Photos Online at EPSON PhotoCenter. You see the EPSON PhotoCenter SM screen. Click Add icon to place a link to the EPSON PhotoCenter website on your desktop, then click OK. Click Back, and then click Exit to close the Main Menu. Remove the CD-ROM. Youre ready to start printing!

Pull out the output tray extensions.

Output tray extensions

Install Your Windows Software
Locate the CD-ROM that came with your printer. Check to see which version of Windows you have, then follow the right set of instructions for your system.

Windows XP

Your computer may have the EPSON printer software already installed. Make sure the printer is still turned on, then turn on your computer.
If you see this message in the bottom right corner of your screen
Youre ready to start printing!
8 Install Your Macintosh Software
If youre using Macintosh OS X, see the Read This First booklet for instructions on installing and using the software.

Press the

power button to turn on your printer, if its not already on.
When you see the Windows icons on your monitor, put the EPSON CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. If you see a screen asking What do you want Windows to do?, click Cancel. Click Start, click My Computer, double-click EPSON, and then double-click EPSON. Read the license agreement and click Agree. At the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver. Wait while the files are copied to your computer. If you see this screen, make sure the printer is connected and turned on. Wait for a minute for the screen to disappear. Do not click Stop searching. When you see a message that setup is complete or the printer port has been set, click OK. The EPSON Product Registration screen appears. Register your printer as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser. Now youre ready to print! To place a link to EPSONs free photo-sharing website on your desktop, click Share Photos Online at EPSON PhotoCenter. On the next screen, click Add Icon, then click OK. Click Back, and then click Exit to close the Main Menu. Remove the CD-ROM. Youre ready to start printing!
Turn on your Macintosh and wait until you see your desktop icons. Then insert your printer software CD-ROM in your drive. If you see a message that you need to install software for a USB device, click OK. Double-click EPSON in the CD-ROM folder. (If your CD-ROM folder doesnt open automatically, double-click the EPSON icon on your desktop.) Read the license agreement and click Agree. You see the Main Menu. Click Install Printer Driver. At the installer screen, click Install. Follow the instructions to install your printer driver and restart your Macintosh. After restarting, you see the EPSON Product Registration screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your printer with EPSON. At the last screen, click Quit. If you choose to print a registration form, youll need to select your printer in the Chooser (described in the next steps) before your form will print.
Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. Click the C80 Series icon, then click your USB port icon. Turn on background printing, if you want. Close the Chooser. If you want to share photos on EPSONs free photo-sharing website, double-click the EPSON icon in the EPSON CD-ROM folder. Then click Share Photos Online at EPSON PhotoCenter. You see the EPSON PhotoCenter screen. Click Add Icon to place a link to the EPSON PhotoCenter website on your desktop, then click OK. Click Back, and then click Exit to close the Main menu. Remove the CD-ROM. Youre ready to start printing!

Windows 98, Me, and 2000

Your computer may have the EPSON printer software files already installed. Make sure the printer is still turned on, then turn on your computer.

If you see this message

Your software is already installed. Click OK. Youre ready to start printing!
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