® Epson Stylus C120 Series Quick Guide Basic Printing Maintaining Your Printer Solving Problems
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® C120 Series printer as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on-screen User’s Guide by clicking the C120 Series User’s Guide icon on your desktop.
Loading Paper 1. Open the paper support. 2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 3. Squeeze the tab on the edge guide and slide it left.
4. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge guide and beneath the tabs. (The printable side is whiter or brighter on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. 5. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper (but not too tightly). You can load up to 80 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of matte or photo paper (see the User’s Guide for capacity guidelines on other paper types).
Part number Sheet count Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041808 S041727 40 100 Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041464 20 Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041286 S041667 20 50 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041934 50 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935 20 Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041982 40 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331 20 Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.
Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a document or photo stored on your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Note: For detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen User’s Guide. Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus C120 Series printer to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet.
4. Make sure Epson Stylus C120 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5.
8. Click OK to save your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your print job. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing With Macintosh OS X 1. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Open your document or a photo in an application. 3. Select Page Setup from the File menu.
5. Select Print from the File menu. You see a window like this one: Select Stylus C120 Select Print Settings 6. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see page 12) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button.
■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync® or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Cover Page (OS X 10.4.x only): Add a cover page before or after the document. ■ Expansion: Reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■ Summary: View a list of all your selections. 8. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings.
Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 8) or Media Type (see page 10) setting in your printer software: For this paper Select this setting Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Se
Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” (see below) ■ “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 14 ■ “Checking the Ink Cartridge Status” on page 15 ■ “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 16 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges.
Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Run a nozzle check as described on page 13 to see if the print head needs cleaning. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs to be cleaned.
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridges are low on ink. When the H ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). Caution: You cannot print if one or more cartridges are expended. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. A window may appear on your screen if you try to print when ink is low.
Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Press and release the H ink button. The P power and H ink lights flash. If one of the cartridges is low or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to the _ expended ink mark. Go to step 4.
4. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it moves to the _ expended ink mark. ■ Once the printer identifies all of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. 5. Open the cartridge cover. Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position. 6. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it straight out.
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. Keep cartridges out of the reach of children. 7. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.
9. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 10. Once you replace any other cartridges that need replacing, close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. Press the H ink button. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. When it’s finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains on, and the H ink light goes out.
Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Epson Stylus C120 Series printer, check the lights on the control panel to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 21 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User’s Guide icon on your computer desktop for more detailed help.
Light status Cause Solution See page 15. P H ) On On Off An ink cartridge is expended or not installed correctly. P H ) Off Flashing fast Flashing fast A part needs to be replaced. Contact your local authorized servicer or contact Epson for a referral; see page 23. P H ) Off Flashing Flashing There is a problem with the printer. Turn the printer off and then back on. If the error does not clear, contact your local authorized servicer or contact Epson for a referral; see page 23.
■ If paper is jammed, follow these steps to clear the jam: 1. Press the ) paper button to eject the jammed paper. If the jammed paper is not ejected, go to the next step. 2. If the paper is stuck near the sheet feeder or output tray, gently pull it out. If the paper is stuck inside, press the P power button to turn off the printer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper inside, including any torn pieces. Do not pull it out backward; this can damage the sheet feeder.
Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Other Software Technical Support Software Telephone/Fax Online and E-mail ArcSoft PhotoImpression (510) 440-9901 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Pacific Time, Monday - Friday Fax: (510) 440-1270 www.arcsoft.com support@arcsoft.
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson Stylus C120 Series printer, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another cord may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment. ■ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one.
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