C64 Quick Guide.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 2 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 3 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Contents Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Printing with Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Printing with Macintosh OS 8.
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C64 Quick Guide.book Page 5 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Basic Printing Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Whenever you print, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON® papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 6 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable side face-up. It’s often brighter or whiter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you’re using special media, follow the instructions that came with the media. Printing in Windows 1.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 7 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM 4. Select the following in the properties window: Select the type of document you’re printing Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 5.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 8 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Printing with Macintosh OS X If you’re using an OS X compatible printing application, follow the steps below to print a document. (If you’re using an application that’s compatible only with Macintosh® Classic mode, follow the steps in “Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x” on page 10 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to the Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 9 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM 7. Select Print Settings from the list. 8. Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Select the type of paper you’re using Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Click Print Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. The Quality setting on this screen gives you the best combination of quality and print speed for most prints.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 10 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. Select the following settings: Make sure you see C64 Series Select your paper size Select your document or image orientation 2. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 3. From the File menu, select Print. 4.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 11 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Solving Problems Checking the Printer’s Lights If the printer’s lights come on or flash, check the explanations listed below. Lights Explanation Green power light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Red paper light is on Your paper ran out. Load more paper, then press the paper button to resume printing. Red paper light flashes Paper is jammed in the printer.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 12 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Lights Explanation Red paper light and red ink light flash Paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Turn the printer back on. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on your Start Here sheet. Green power light is off and red paper light and red ink light are flashing The printer may have an internal error.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 13 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning or Print. Click the button. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 40 seconds. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Caution: power light is flashing, unless the Never turn off the printer while the green printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 4.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 14 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face-up. It’s usually brighter or whiter than the other side. ■ If you’re using double-sided paper and printing heavily saturated or dark images on the front side of the paper, you may notice that smudges or marks appear on the front when you print the second side.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 15 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM You see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and meets the requirements on page 17. Then try printing again. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in your software. If you’re using a Macintosh, make sure your printer is set as the active printer in Print Center (OS X) or the Macintosh Chooser (OS 8.6 to 9.x).
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C64 Quick Guide.book Page 18 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read these safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 19 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 20 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 21 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/ or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 22 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the EPSON printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
C64 Quick Guide.book Page 23 Friday, August 1, 2003 9:26 AM label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer.
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