EPSON Stylus C84

Paper name* Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) 4 x 6 inches Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) EPSON Glossy Photo Paper or EPSON Photo Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Part number S041586 S041731 S041734 S041062 S041061 S041067 S041141/ S041649/ S041271/ S041272 S041140 S041134/ S041671 S041257 S041568 S041341 S041331 S041064 S041054 EPSON Premium Bright White Paper

Printer Parts

Paper support Sheet feeder Left edge guide Right edge guide
EPSON DuraBrite Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Output tray

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) 4 x 6 inches EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches)
Output tray extension Printer cover
Double-Sided Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper (Archival Matte Paper) EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

Parallel port

* The availability of paper types and sizes varies by location.

USB port

To order EPSON ink cartridges, and paper, contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Accessories

Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Black (high capacity)* Black (standard capacity)* Cyan Magenta Yellow Color multipack (cyan, magenta, and yellow) Part number T043120 T044120 T044220 T044320 T044420 T044520
* Availability of black ink cartridge types varies by location. The printer includes the high capacity black ink cartridge.

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Environmental
Temperature Operation On-demand ink jet 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Bidirectional with logic seeking 128KB 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)

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method Black Color Print direction Input buffer Nozzle configuration
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

Mechanical

Paper feed method Friction Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Width: 18.1 inches (460 mm) Depth: 9.5 inches (242 mm) Height: 7.8 inches (178 mm) Width: 18.5 inches (460 mm) Depth: 23.3 inches (437 mm) Height: 12.4 inches (308 mm) 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) without the ink cartridges Sheet feeder, top entry, front out 120 sheets of 24 lb (90 g/m2) paper

Safety Approvals

Safety standards EMC UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B
Caution: 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 warranty. Dont use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Black Ink Cartridge (high capacity) - T043120
Color Capacity* Cartridge life
Black 1350 pages ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern. 950 pages at 5% coverage 6 months at 77 F (25 C) after opening the package 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 22 to 122 F (30 to 50 C) 10 days at 122 F (50 C) 3.2 F (16 C) 0.9 inches (22 mm) 2.9 inches (73.5 mm) 2.2 inches (55.3 mm)

Weight

Electrical
Input voltage Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current 120 or 220 V (90 to 266 V) 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.2 A (Max. 0.4 A)
Temperature Storage Transit Freezing** Dimensions Width Depth Height
Power consumption Approx. 19 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 4.5 W in standby mode Approx. 0.8 W in power-off mode
* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement. Cartridge yields will vary with images printed, print settings, paper types and frequency of use. ** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 F (25 C).

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Black Ink Cartridge (standard capacity) - T044120
Color Capacity* Cartridge life Temperature Storage Transit Freezing** Dimensions Width Depth Height

Black 600 pages ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern. 420 pages of graphics at 5% coverage 6 months at 77 F (25 C) after opening the package 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 22 to 122 F (30 to 50 C) 10 days at 122 F (50 C) 3.2 F (16 C) 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) 2.9 inches (73.5 mm) 2.2 inches (55.3 mm)
Color Ink Cartridges (Cyan - T044220, Magenta T044320, and Yellow - T044420)
Color Capacity* Cartridge life Temperature Storage: Transit: Freezing** Dimensions Width Depth Height
Cyan, magenta, and yellow 450 pages at 5% coverage 6 months at 77 F (25 C) after opening the package 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 22 to 122 F (30 to 50 C) 10 days at 122 F (50 C) 3.2 F (16 C) 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) 2.9 inches (73.5 mm) 2.2 inches (55.3 mm)

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Media type

Single sheets

A4 (8.3 11.7 inches) A5 (5.8 8.3 inches) A6 (4.1 5.8 inches) Letter (8.inches) Legal (8.inches) Half-letter (5.5 8.5 inches) Executive (7.3 10.5 inches) inches inches 3.inches inches User Defined up to 8.inches Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) inches

Paper types

Plain bond paper

Thickness

0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)
Weight 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2)
EPSON DURABrite Glossy Photo Paper
DURABrite Glossy Photo Paper distributed by EPSON Heavyweight, Double-Sided, and Enhanced (Archival) Matte paper, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, Ink Jet Transparencies, Premium Bright White Paper distributed by EPSON
Heavyweight Matte Paper Letter (8.inches) Double-Sided Matte Paper Enhanced (Archival) Matte Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Ink Jet Transparencies Premium Bright White Paper Envelopes No. 10, 4.1 9.5 inches (mm) DL, 4.3 8.7 inches (mm) C6, 4.4 6.4 inches (mm) Letter (8.inches) Legal (8.inches) A4 (mm) A6 (mm) Letter (8.inches) A4 (mm) inches
Plain bond paper or air mail paper
12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m)
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper distributed by EPSON Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON Glossy Photo Paper (Photo Paper) distributed by EPSON
Ink jet cards Glossy Photo Paper (Photo Paper)
Note: Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper. Do not load curled or folded paper.

Printable Area

A B-L B-R
Use paper only under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH

Normal

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Borderless* Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge left with the flap side down.
A B-L B-R C D * The minimum top margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum left margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum right margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum bottom margin is 0.78 (20 mm) for envelopes When printing with the borderless feature, print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing large jobs with the borderless setting, print a single sheet to check print quality.

Envelope

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Control Panel

To diagnose some problems, check the printers control panel, as described below.
Paper button and paper out light (also cancels print jobs) Power button and light
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. When the red cartridge(s). ink light stays on, you need to replace the
When you print, youll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or empty. When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts dont look their best. If the quality doesnt improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off.
Ink button and ink out light
Follow the guidelines in this table when you check the control panel lights:
Green power light flashes Red on paper light The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print head, or ink is being replaced. Your paper ran out. Load more and press the paper button. Paper is jammed in the printer. Press the paper button to eject the jammed paper. If the light is still flashing, open the cover and remove all paper, including any jammed or torn pieces. Then reload paper and press the paper button to continue printing. One of the cartridges is low on ink. Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. One of the cartridges is out of ink or not installed. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. If you have just installed a new cartridge, it may be incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed. Reinstall it or replace it with the correct cartridge. One or both of the ink cartridges is not installed correctly. Reinstall cartridges. Paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Turn the printer back on again. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON. The printer may have an internal error. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON. The printer is not receiving power. Make sure the printer is 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.

Checking the Ink Supply

To check your ink supply, do the following: Windows: Double-click the icon on the Windows taskbar. You see a window like this:

Red paper light flashes

Red ink light flashes

ink light on

Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in the Applications folder. Choose C84 Series and click OK. Then click EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this:
Green power light and red ink light are on Green power light is off; red paper and ink lights flashing alternately Green power light is off; red paper and ink lights flashing Green power light is off
Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: From the File menu, select Print, then click the ink icon.

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Ink Cartridge Precautions
Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: 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. Avoid touching the green IC chip, as this can damage the ink cartridge. 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, if you have the original packaging, return it to its own box. Store ink cartridges in the same environment as the printer. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color should be on the top).
If more than one ink cartridge is empty, the next cartridge moves under the mark. This happens after you press the ink 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.
Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge
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 red ink out light is flashing or on: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. The power light should be on, but not flashing. 2. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 3. Press the ink button for one second. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to be replaced stops under the mark. The power light also begins to flash.
5. Open the cartridge cover.
6. Pinch the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Dont take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

Caution: Dont press the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

4. Press the

ink button again.

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7. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times.
Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines
Even if the ink out light isnt flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge if its been installed in your printer for more than six months and print quality declines. Follow these steps to replace old ink cartridges: 1. Print a nozzle check pattern to determine which cartridges need to be replaced:
8. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into the cartridge holder. Push down gently until the cartridge is firmly seated.
Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the Windows taskbar, and then click Nozzle Check. Macintosh OS X: Open your Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. Select C84 Series in the printer list and click OK. Then click Nozzle Check. Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x: Open your applications File menu and choose Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Nozzle Check button. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to print the nozzle check pattern. Then examine the pattern for gaps in the lines. You need to replace only those cartridges whose colors show gaps in the line pattern, as shown below.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each cartridge that you need to replace. 10. Close the cartridge cover. 3. Make sure you have the correct replacement cartridges.
Note: You must have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session.
4. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 5. Press the ink button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to flash.

11. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for one second. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute. When its finished, the power light stops flashing and stays on.
Note: Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

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Note: Dont press the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
9. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into the cartridge holder. Push down gently until the new cartridge is firmly seated.
6. Open the cartridge cover.
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 for each cartridge you want to replace. 7. Pinch the back tab of the cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Dont take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 11. Close the cartridge cover.
Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
12. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for one second. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute. When its finished, the power light stops flashing and stays on.
Note: Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. Caution: Install all four ink cartridges, and leave them installed for all types of printing, or the printer wont work.
8. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times.

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As with traditional photos, EPSON recommends proper care that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, smoke, and high levels of ozone. As with all photographs, keep your prints away from direct sunlight. For proper storage, keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores. Always keep unused paper in the original package.
Printing on Special Media
Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper youre using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
Select this Media/paper Type setting Plain Paper / Bright White Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight

For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper (Archival Matte Paper) EPSON DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies

Loading Paper

DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
Load paper as shown below, then follow the instructions for your operating system.
Insert paper against the right edge

Ink Jet Transparencies

Printing Borderless Photos
You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful snapshots and enlargements, without trimming, on these papers and sizes:
Media/paper Type setting Matte Paper Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper
Slide the left edge guide against the paper
Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscapeoriented photos. Load the printable side face up. Its usually whiter or brighter than the other side. Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the left and right edge guides. Check the paper package for more loading instructions.
Paper name EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper
Sizes Letter (8.inches) 46 Letter (8.inches) 46 Letter (8.inches) 46 Letter (8.inches)
DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper
With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus printer will last for many years. The special EPSON DuraBrite inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored. For best results, always use EPSON papers.

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4. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer, then do the following: Windows: Click Print nozzle check pattern. Then click Print. Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. The nozzle check pattern prints (see Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern below for details). 5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white lines, click Finish. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to clean the print head again. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing, 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. You can also clean the print head by holding down the button on the printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red light is off.)

Caution: When you dont turn on your printer for a long time, print quality can decline, so turn it on and print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is off. (If the ink light is flashing or on, you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select Stylus C84 in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Click the utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each staggered line should be solid, with no gaps, as shown.
If your printout looks okay, youre done. If you see any gaps (as shown below), clean the print head again.

Windows Macintosh

Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes.
Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

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6. Click Print to print the color vertical alignment sheet. You see this screen:

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see light or dark horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head.
Note: Banding may also occur if your cartridges are low on ink or you need to clean the print head.
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load several sheets of paper. 3. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. Select C84 Series in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head

Alignment.

7. Look at the four sets of patterns in your printout. For each set, if you see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen and click Next. If you cant find a pattern without any vertical lines, select the best pattern and click Realignment. Then repeat this step. 8. Click Print to print a black horizontal alignment sheet. You see this screen:

Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: From the File menu, select Page Setup or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a black vertical alignment test page. You see this screen:
Windows Macintosh Macintosh

Windows

5. Look at the five sets of patterns in your printout. For each set, if you see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen and click Next. If you cant find a pattern without any vertical lines, select the best pattern and click Realignment. Then repeat this step.
9. In your printout, select the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles. Enter its number in the box on the screen and click Next. If you cant find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern and click Realignment. Then repeat this step.

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10. Click Print to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. You see this screen:
Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint 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.

Transporting the Printer

If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for transportation by removing the ink cartridges and packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Remove any paper from the printer, then remove the paper support. 3. Open the printer cover. 4. Press the ink button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to flash.
11. In your printout, find the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its number in the box on the screen. If you cant find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern and click Realignment. Then repeat this step. Click Finish to close the Print Head Alignment Utility.

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder. 3. If the outer case or inside of the sheet feeder is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 4. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe off the rollers shown below with a damp cloth.

Clean here

Warning: Dont touch the gears or any other parts inside the printer.

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6. Pinch the back tab of each cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Remove all the cartridges. Store the ink cartridges in a plastic bag or container, making sure that the tops of the cartridges are facing up.

Related Documentation

CPD-16675 CPD-16674 CPD-16673 CPD-16799 EPSON Stylus C84 Start Here EPSON Stylus C84 Printer Basics EPSON Stylus C84 CD-ROM with Users Guide Ink Cartridge Quick Reference slipsheet (lists ink cartridges and capacities)
7. Close the cartridge cover and press the ink button. Wait until the print head locks in the far right position. (Dont worry if the ink light is on.) 8. Press the power button to turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 9. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape.
Caution: Be sure to remove the tape and reinstall the ink cartridges immediately after installing the printer in its new location.
10. Close the printer cover, push in the output tray extension, then close the output tray. 11. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. Keep the printer level as you transport it. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head, reinstall the ink cartridges, and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head; if output is misaligned, align the print head.

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2 Power On

Close the cartridge cover.
Connect the printers power cord to the printer, then plug it into a standard electrical outlet.

Start Here

Press the ink button and close the printer cover. The green power light flashes as your printer charges ink for several seconds.
Press the printers power button until the green power light comes on.

Power button

CAUTION: Dont turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
CAUTION: Use only the printers
power button to turn the printer on or off.

4 Connect the Printer

Printer cables are not included with your printer. You need only one of the following cables: USB cable (Windows or Macintosh) or Parallel cable (Windows only). NOTE: If you have Windows NT 4.x, you must use a parallel cable.

3 Install Ink Cartridges

CPD-16675R1 4043482-00 XXX
Lower the printers output tray, pull out the extension and open the cover.
USB Cable Users (Windows or Mac )

1 Unpack

Remove everything from the box.
Paper support Printer Manual CD-ROM Power cord Ink cartridges
Make sure your computer is turned off. Keep it turned off until section 6, Install Software. Plug the of the printer. square end of the cable into the USB port on the back
Shake the package of ink cartridges four or five times. Then remove the cartridges from the package. (Dont shake them after removing the packaging.)
Plug the flat end of the cable into your computers USB port until it stops. (You can use any open USB port.)
Dont touch the green circuit boards or remove any labels

Flat end

Square end
Open the cartridge cover.
Parallel Cable Users (Windows only)
Make sure your computer is turned off. Keep it turned off until section 6, Install Software. Plug the end of the cable with the slotted connector into the parallel port on the side of the printer, then secure it with the wire clips.
Remove all the blue tape and packing material inside and around the printer. The tape may be in slightly different places on your printer, so check carefully.
Dont touch this cable Remove this piece
Lower each ink cartridge into its holder with the green circuit board facing the front. Then gently push each ink cartridge down until it is firmly seated. The color of the cartridge label should match the marker on the holder.
Plug the end of the cable with the screws on the side into your computers parallel port and secure it.
Slide the paper support into the groove on the back of the sheet feeder. The paper support should fit securely.

End with screws

Slotted end

continue

Turn over

5 Load Paper

Fan a few sheets of paper and place them against the right edge guide. Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides. Dont push the paper in. Press in the side of the left edge guide and slide it against the paper, but not too tightly.
You see a screen asking where you want Windows to search. Click CD-ROM drive. Then click Next. Click Next on the following screen. When installation halts, click Finish. Your computer detects your printer connection a second time. Do one of the following:

Macintosh

NOTE: To print from Macintosh Classic applications as well as OS X applications, follow the steps below in OS X, then restart your Macintosh in OS 9 and follow the steps below again.
Make sure your printer is on, then turn on your Macintosh. When you see your Macintosh icons on the desktop, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. If the CD-ROM window doesnt open automatically, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon. Double-click EPSON. CD Icon or
Dont load paper above this arrow
Click Next on the next screen. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. Click Finish.
Click Next on each of the four screens that follow. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Click Finish.
Read the License Agreement and click Agree. At the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver. In Mac OS X, enter your administrator password and click OK. Follow the instructions on the screen and then restart your computer. Double-click the CD Icon or EPSON CD-ROM icon again (if necessary), then double-click the

6 Install Software

Windows XP
Turn on your computer. (Make sure your printer is still on.) Wait for this screen to appear. NOTE: If you dont see the Found New Hardware screen, make sure your printer is on and your cable is securely connected to your printers port.
At the final Add New Hardare Wizard screen, click Finish. You see the license agreement. Read the agreement and click Agree. NOTE: If the license agreement doesnt appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click EPSON. EPSON
Follow the appropriate section below to install the printer software on Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Macintosh. For instructions on installing the software on Windows NT 4.x, see your Printer Basics book.
You see the Options Menu. Continue with the instructions below under Finishing Windows Installation to complete your software installation.

EPSON installer icon.

Windows 2000
Turn on your computer. (Make sure your printer is still on.) Wait until you see the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. Then put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. After a moment, click Next. You see a screen indicating that Windows has found an unknown device. Click the Search for option, then click Next. Make sure CD-ROM drives is selected, then click Next. At the next screen, click Next. Wait while the files are copied to your computer. Click Finish when you see the final Found New Hardware Wizard screen. You see the license agreement. Read the agreement and click Agree.

Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and then click Install. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Install Manual and Printer Movies to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. NOTE: You need a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later to view the guide.
When youre done, click Exit to close the installer. You see the EPSON Product Registration screen. Register your printer as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser. Then remove the CD-ROM.
Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. Wait while the files are copied to your computer. Click Finish when you see the final Found New Hardware Wizard screen. You see the license agreement. Read the agreement and click Agree.
If you are using Mac OS X, add all your printers page setup options as described under Add Your Printer in Mac OS X. If you are using Mac OS 9 or earlier, select your printer in the Chooser as described under Choose Your Printer in Mac OS 9 or earlier.
Add Your Printer in Mac OS X
Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder and double-click Print Center. Choose Stylus C84 in the printer list and click the Add icon.
You see the Options Menu. Continue with the Finishing Windows Installation instructions to the right to complete your software installation.
You see the Options menu. Continue with the Finishing Windows Installation instructions to complete your software installation.

Windows Me and 98

Turn on your computer. (Make sure your printer is still on.) Wait until you see the Add New Hardware Wizard.
Finishing Windows Installation
When you see this screen, make sure you have paper in the printer, then click Print a Test Page to check that your printer is set up correctly. Optionally, click Install EPSON Software Film Factory and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Install Manual and Printer Movies and follow the on-screen directions to install the EPSON Printer Information Center on your desktop. When youre finished, click Exit to close the Options Menu. When you see the EPSON Product Registration screen, register your printer as instructed, then remove your CD-ROM.

NOTE: If you dont see your printer in the Printer List, make sure the printer is turned on and connected. Also make sure EPSON USB is selected.
Click the Stylus C84 icon to select it, then choose All from the Page Setup menu. Click Add. You see the Printer List with the Stylus C84 and Stylus C84 (Sheet Feeder Borderless) printer options. Close Print Center.

Choose EPSON USB

Windows Me Windows 98

Choose All

Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive.
Youre ready to start printing! See the details in your Printer Basics book.

Click Add

After a moment, click Next on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen. (In Windows Me, you may not need to click Next.)
Choose Your Printer in Mac OS 9.x or Earlier
Open the Chooser. Click the C84 Series icon, click your USB port, and turn on background printing.
If youre running Windows Me, go to step 7. If youre running Windows 98, continue with step 4.
Youre ready to print! See the details in your Printer Basics book.

Close the Chooser.

When you see this screen, click the Search for option, then click Next.
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