EPSON Stylus C42 Series

Printer Basics

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Contents

WELCOME!.
About Your Documentation. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips.
PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH.
Loading Paper. Printing in Windows. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often. Printing on a Macintosh. Macintosh OS X. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x. Printing on Envelopes. Selecting the Correct Paper Type.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER.
Cleaning the Print Head. Running the Head Cleaning Utility. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern. Replacing an Ink Cartridge. Ink Cartridge Precautions. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges. Aligning the Print Head. Cleaning the Printer. Transporting the Printer.

SOLVING PROBLEMS.

Printer Parts. Diagnosing Printer Problems. Running a Printer Check. Problems and Solutions. Setup and Software Installation Problems. Printer Problems. Print Quality Problems. Paper Feeding Problems. Miscellaneous Printout Problems. Reinstalling Printer Software. Windows. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x. Macintosh OS X. Where To Get Help.
REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
47 Windows System Requirements. 47 Macintosh System Requirements. 48 Specifications. 55 56
EPSON INK JET PAPERS AND INK CARTRIDGES. HOW TO ORDER EPSON INK AND PAPER. INDEX.

Welcome!

Printing with your EPSON Stylus C42 printer is easy, friendly, and fast. Simple enough for even the most inexperienced user, the Stylus C42 prints everything from school reports to family photos with great results. For added value, it supports a wide range of EPSON special media, including Glossy Photo Greeting Cards, Photo Stickers, and special photo papers in a variety SM of sizes and finishes. Visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com for a complete list.
Its a good idea to check EPSONs support web site periodically for free updates to your printer software. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.

About Your Documentation

To set up your printer and install your Windows XP or Macintosh software, see the Start Here sheet. To install your Windows 98, Me, or 2000 printer software, see the Installing Software for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 booklet. This booklet also contains safety instructions, your printer warranty, and other important information. This online manual contains information about:

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Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh Maintaining the printer Solving basic problems System requirements and printer specifications
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your printer. Tips contain additional hints for better printing.
Printing From Start to Finish
Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet or Installing Software for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 booklet. No matter what you print, you need to remember two things:
Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers. Choose the right Paper Type setting (Media Type setting on the Macintosh). Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper. Thats why this setting is important. It tells your printer what kind of paper youre using. So remember to check your Paper Type setting every time you print. If youre not sure which setting to use with your paper, see page 22.
Follow the instructions in these sections:

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Loading Paper on page 8 Printing in Windows on page 9 Printing on a Macintosh on page 13 Printing on Envelopes on page 20 Selecting the Correct Paper Type on page 22

Loading Paper

Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. 1. Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder, behind the tab. 2. Press in the locking tab on the left edge guide and slide it against the paper.
Load paper behind the tab
Press the locking tab and slide the left edge guide against the paper
3. Pull out the output tray extension. Follow these guidelines when loading paper:

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Always load the short edge first, even when youre printing landscape oriented documents. Load the printable side face up. Its usually whiter or brighter than the other side. Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. Dont load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. Load the following media types one sheet at a time: Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets, Photo Stickers, and Panoramic Photo Paper. , If youre using special media, follow the instructions that came with the media.

Printing in Windows

Heres what to do to print a basic documentsuch as a newsletter or school project. Make sure you have paper in the printer, as described on page 8. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print. 1. From the File menu, click Print. You see a Print window (your window may look different):

Normal

7. Click Print to start printing. If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see this dialog box:
Click to restart your print job Click to pause printing Click to cancel printing Click to check ink levels
Click on the current print job or a waiting print job.
Then click here to view details of the selected print job and control print job prioritities
If youre not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the J key and press the. (period) key. When youre finished using your printer, make sure you press the P power button to turn it off. Never use a power strip or external switch to turn off the printer.

Printing on Envelopes

You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. Follow these steps to print on No. 10 size envelopes: 1. Load the envelopes short edge first against the right edge of the sheet feeder, behind the tab. The printable side should be up, and the flap side should be down and on the left. 2. Press in the locking tab on the left edge guide and slide it against the envelopes.
Load the printable side up and the flap side down
3. In your application software, set a left margin of approximately 3 inches. Set a top margin of approximately 2 inches. Then type the address. 4. Open your printer software and make the following settings:
For Paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh), select Plain Paper For Orientation, select Landscape For Paper Size, select Envelope #10 (4 1/1/2 in) (Windows and Macintosh OS X) or Envelope #10 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x).
5. Do one of the following to view a preview of your envelope: Windows: Click the Print Preview box, then click OK to close your Preferences (Properties) window. Click Print on the Print window. Macintosh OS X: Click the Preview button on the Print Settings menu. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Click the button on the printer settings menu. Then click the Preview button that appears. 6. If you need to change the margins, cancel or close the preview window and adjust the margins in your application software. Then repeat step 5. 7. When your preview looks okay, print the envelope: Windows and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Click the Print button on the Print Preview window. Macintosh OS X: Select Print from your application softwares File menu. Then click the Print button on the window that appears.
Selecting the Correct Paper Type
Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. Thats why the Paper Type setting (Media Type setting in Macintosh) is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper youre using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper:

For this paper. Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper Ink Jet Transparencies Matte Paper - Heavyweight Photo Quality Glossy Film Glossy Photo Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Select this Paper setting. Plain paper

Maintaining Your Printer

This chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best, and preparation steps for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for:
Cleaning the Print Head below Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 25 Aligning the Print Head on page 29 Cleaning the Printer on page 30 Transporting the Printer on page 31

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light, 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 printer for three seconds (when the red b error light is off).
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.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is off. (If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see page 25 for details.) 2. Do one of the following:
printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right Windows: Right-click the corner of your screen). Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Click the Head Cleaning button. Utility button, then click the Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Applications folder on your hard drive. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility, select the C42 Series printer in the Head Cleaning button. Printer List window, and click OK. Then click the

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 green P power light flashes.
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. Make sure plain 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 or lines, click Finish. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you dont see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 38. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each colored square should be solid, with no gaps or lines, as shown:
If your printout looks okay, youre done. If you see any white lines or gaps (as shown), clean the print head again; see page 24 for instructions.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the red b error light stays on, you may need to replace one of the cartridges.
The red b error light also comes on if your paper runs out or is jammed, so make sure you check your paper before replacing a cartridge.
To check your ink supply, do one of the following:
printer Windows: Double-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Youll see a window like the one on the right showing the ink remaining in each cartridge. You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on your taskbar. You see a window showing the amount of ink remaining. You can click the Buy Now button to launch your web browser and order ink cartridges online.
Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Open the File menu and choose Print. Click the ink icon. You see a window showing the ink remaining in each cartridge. Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Applications folder on your hard drive. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility, select the C42 Series printer in the Printer EPSON StatusMonitor button. You List window, and click OK. Then click the see a window showing the ink remaining in each cartridge.
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 b error light is off. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:

6. Press the ( maintenance button. If the other cartridge needs to be replaced, the print head moves into loading postion. Repeat steps 4 through 6.
Dont move the print head by hand; you could damage the printer. Always use the ( maintenance button.

Maintenance button

7. Wait until ink charging is finished. (The green P power light stops flashing and the red ( error light goes out.) Ink charging takes about 30 seconds. 8. Close the printer cover. Now youre ready to print again. If the red ( error light remains on and the printer continues to make noise for more than five minutes, open the printer cover and press the P power button to turn the printer off. Then make sure that the ink cartridge clamps are completely closed. Close the printer cover and press the ( maintenance button to finish ink charging. If that doesnt work, contact EPSON as described on page 46.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network) to use the Print Head Alignment utility.
Load plain paper thats at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on, but not printing, and letter-size plain paper is loaded. 2. Do one of the following:
printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right Windows: Right-click the corner of your screen) and select Print Head Alignment. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Then click the Utility button. In the Utility menu, click the Print Head Alignment button. Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Applications folder on your hard drive. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility, select the C42 Series printer in the Print Head Alignment Printer List window, and click OK. Then click the button.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page. You see this 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 4 and 5. 6. When youre finished, click Finish.

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the USB cable and power cord. 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.
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.

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 (ink cartridge holders) locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect both the printer cable and the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Open the printer cover. Secure the print head to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover. 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. 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 23); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 29).
Tape the print head to the printer case

Solving Problems

This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see Diagnosing Printer Problems on page 34 to help determine what the cause of the problem may be. Refer to the pictures on page 33 if you need help identifying parts of the printer.
Its a good idea to check EPSONs support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.

Then see these sections for solutions:

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Setup and Software Installation Problems on page 36 Printer Problems on page 37 Print Quality Problems on page 38 Paper Feeding Problems on page 41 Miscellaneous Printout Problems on page 42 Reinstalling Printer Software on page 43 Where To Get Help on page 46

Printer Parts

Paper support

Left edge guide

Printer cover

Output tray

Print head (ink cartridge holders) Maintenance button and error light

Power button and light

Diagnosing Printer Problems
First, check the printers lights as described below, or run a printer check as described on page 35.

Lights

Green P power light flashes Red b error light is on

Explanation

The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Your paper ran out, ink ran out, or paper is jammed. You may also see a message on your screen.
If paper is out, load more paper, then press the b maintenance button to resume printing. If paper is jammed, press the b maintenance button to eject the paper. If that doesnt work, turn off the printer, open the cover, and pull the paper out from the front, including any torn pieces. Then turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the b maintenance button. If you see an ink out message on your screen, you need to replace one of your ink cartridges. Replace the cartridge as described on page 25.
Red b error light flashes Green P power light is off and red b error light is on
One of the ink cartridges is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. To determine which cartridge is low, check the ink level as described on pages 25 and 26. 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. Then turn the printer on again. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 46 for contact information. 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; see page 46 for contact information. One of your ink cartridges is installed incorrectly. Follow the instructions beginning on page 27 to remove and reinstall the cartridge.

Green P power light and red b error light flash Green P power light and red b error light are on after installing an ink cartridge

Running a Printer Check

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. The printer check also shows how much black and color ink you have left. 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 plain 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 green P power light starts to flash, then release it. The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, the ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has lines, you need to clean the print head; see page 23.) 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, the USB cable, or your computer. Its also possible that your software may not be installed correctly. See page 43 for instructions on reinstalling the printer software. If the check page doesnt print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions beginning on page 36. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 46.

Problems and Solutions

Setup and Software Installation Problems
The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation.
Youre having problems installing the printer software.
The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 90 seconds. Wait until charging finishes (the green P power light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer, or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on. If the printer stops moving or making noise, but the green P power light is still flashing after 5 minutes, turn off the printer. If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 46.

Automated Telephone Services
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from 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.
Requirements and Specifications
This chapter includes system requirements and printer specifications.
Windows System Requirements
To use your printer and its software, your system should have:
A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium-equivalent processor (233 MHz or faster recommended) Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98 At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) 100MB free hard disk space (200MB or more recommended) VGA or better display adapter and monitor 2x CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software (4x or faster recommended) A shielded USB AB cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.
Macintosh System Requirements
An Apple iMac series or Power Macintosh G3 or G4 with built-in USB port Macintosh OS 8.5.1 through OS X. (Macintosh OS 9.0 or later recommended) At least 32MB RAM for OS 8.5.1 through OS 9.x (64MB recommended); 128MB RAM recommended for OS X At least 100MB free hard disk space (200MB recommended) VGA display or better 2x CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software (4x or faster recommended) A shielded USB AB cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.

Specifications

Printer specifications
Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Print direction Input buffer Mechanical Paper feed method Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Friction Sheet feeder, top entry 100 sheets of 17 lb (65.8 g/m2) paper Storage 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) On-demand ink jet Black Color 48 nozzles 45 nozzles (15 each: cyan, magenta, yellow)
Bidirectional with logic seeking 12KB

Printing

Weight Electrical Rated voltage (Universal Power Supply) Input voltage range* Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption
5.47 lb (2.48 kg) without the ink cartridges
AC 100 - 240 V 90 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.4 to 0.2 A Approximately 19 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approximately 3.0 W Sleep mode Approximately 2.7 W Power Off mode
Printer specifications (continued)
Environmental Temperature Operation 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) Storage** 4 to 140 F (20 to 60 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) Transit** 4 to 140 F (20 to 60 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) Operation Storage** 20 to 80% RH 5 to 85% RH

Humidity (without condensation) Safety Approvals Safety standards EMC
UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B
* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printers voltage. ** Stored in shipping container
Ink cartridge specifications
Specification Color(s) Print capacity* Black cartridge (T036120) Black Color cartridge (T037020) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
330 pages using ISO Letter 180 pages, 5% each CMY (total 15%) Pattern 10561, 220 pages at 5% in in calculation, except for initial ink calculation, except for the initial cartridge ink cartridge 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) 3.2 F (16 C) 0.78 2.08 1.52 inches (19.8 52.7 38.5 mm) 0.4 F (18 C) 1.69 2.08 1.52 inches (42.9 52.7 38.5 mm)
Cartridge life Storage temperature Transit temperature Freezing temperature** Dimensions (W D H)
* 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.

Paper specifications

Plain Paper, Premium Bright White Paper, Ink Jet Paper Size Letter (8.inches) Half letter (5.5 8.5 inches) Legal (8.inches) Executive (7.25 10.5 inches) A4 (8.3 11.7 inches) A5 (5.8 8.27 inches) User-defined: Width 3.5 to 9.5 inches Length 3.5 to 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by EPSON 0.003 to 0.004 inch 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2)
Paper types Thickness (for plain bond paper) Weight (for plain bond paper) Envelopes Size
No. 10 (4.13 9.5 inches) DL (4.33 8.7 inches) C6 (4.49 6.38 inches) mm (5.2 8.7 inches) Plain bond paper, airmail 0.006 to 0.02 inch 12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m2)
Paper types Thickness Weight Ink Jet Cards Size Paper types
A6 (4.1 5.8 inches) Special paper distributed by EPSON
Transparencies, Glossy Film, Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Size Paper types Self Adhesive Sheets Size Paper types Photo Stickers Size Paper types A6 (4.1 5.8 inches) with 4 or 16 frames Special paper distributed by EPSON A4 (8.3 11.7 inches) Special paper distributed by EPSON Letter (8.inches) Special paper distributed by EPSON
Paper specifications (continued)
Matte Paper Heavyweight, Double-Sided Matte Paper Size Paper types Letter (8.inches) A4 (8.3 11.7 inches) Special paper distributed by EPSON

Faint images, 39 Fine setting, 15, 18 Flip Horizontal setting, 42
Gamma setting, 15, 40 Glossy Photo Greeting Cards, 22, 51, 54, 55 Glossy Photo Paper, 22, 52, 54, 55 Grainy prints, 40 Greeting cards, 22, 55 Index
Head Cleaning utility, 23 to 24 Help, EPSON, 46
Macintosh printing with OS 8.5.1 to 9.x, 17 to 19 printing with OS X, 13 to 16 reinstalling software, 44 to 45 system requirements, 48 Maintaining printer, 23 to 30 Margins incorrect, 42 minimum, 53 Matte Paper Heavyweight, 22, 52, 55 Media Type setting, Macintosh, 15, 18, 22 Mirror images, 42 Monitoring ink level Macintosh, 18, 26 Windows, 12, 25 Moving printer, 31
ICM, 11, 40 Incorrect characters, 42 Incorrect colors, 40 Incorrect margins, 42 Ink cartridge cartridge life, 50 level of ink in, 12, 18, 25 to 26 ordering, 25 to 26, 46, 55 print capacity, 50 replacing, 25 to 26 safety instructions, 26 specifications, 50 Ink jet cards minimum margins, 53 ordering, 55 specifications, 51 Ink Jet Transparencies, 22, 55 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 18, 26 Windows, 12, 25 Ink Monitor, 25 Ink setting, 15, 18 Installation problems, 36 to 37 Inverted image, 42
Noise, printer, 38 Normal setting, 15, 18 Nozzle Check, 24 to 25
Page Setup, Macintosh, 13, 17 Paper EPSON, 22, 55 feeding problems, 41 loading, 8 ordering, 55 specifications, 51 to 53 Paper Type setting, Windows, 11, 22 Photo Enhance setting, 11, 18, 40 Photo Paper, 22, 52, 55 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 22, 55 Photo RPM setting, 10, 15, 18, 40 Photo setting, 10, 15, 18 Photo Stickers, 8, 22, 51, 55 Preferences window, 10 Premium Bright White Paper, 22, 54, 55 Preprinted paper, 8 Index

Jams, paper, 41, 52

Layout settings, Macintosh, 15, 18 Letterhead, 8 Lights, 33 to 34
Previewing printout, 11, 18, 21 Print dialog box, Macintosh, 14, 17 Print head aligning, 29 to 30 cleaning, 23 to 25 Print quality problems, 38 to 40 Print Quality settings, 15, 18 Print Settings dialog box, Macintosh, 14 Printable area, 53 Printer cable, 47, 48 check, 35 cleaning, 30 maintaining, 23 to 30 noise, 38 parts, 33 problems, 34, 37 to 38 transporting, 31 Printing controlling, 12, 16, 19 on envelopes, 20 to 21 slow, 38 with Macintosh, 13 to 19 with Windows, 9 to 12 Problems installing software, 36 to 37 miscellaneous, 42 paper feeding, 41, 52 print quality, 38 to 40 printer, 37 to 38 Progress meter, 12, 16, 19 Properties window, 10
Safety approvals, 50 Self adhesive sheets, 8, 22, 51, 52 Slow printing, 38 Software problems, solving, 36 to 37 reinstalling, 43 to 45 SoundAdvice, 46 Specifications electrical, 49 ink cartridge, 50 paper, 51 to 53 printer, 49 to 50 System requirements, 47 to 48

Text & Image setting, 10 Text setting, 10 Thickness, paper, 51 Transparencies, 22, 51, 55 Transporting printer, 31 Troubleshooting, 32 to 42
Uninstalling software, 43 to 45 USB problems, 37 requirements, 47, 48 Utilities Head Cleaning, 23 to 24 Nozzle Check, 25 Print Head Alignment, 29 to 30
Quality Type setting, 10 Quality/Speed setting, 15, 18
Reinstalling software, 43 to 45 Replacing ink cartridge, 25 to 26 Requirements, system, 47, 48 Reverse Order setting, 11 Index
Weight, paper, 51 Windows default settings, 12 printing with, 9 to 12 Quality Type, 10 reinstalling software, 43 system requirements, 47 World Wide Web, 46