Quick Start Manual

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Quick Setup

Remove any packing material from the printer, as described on

the Notice Sheet in the box. Save all the packaging so you can

use it if you need to transport the printer later. You’ll find these

items inside:

Unpack the Printer

paper

support

color ink

cartridge

black ink

cartridge

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Here’s how to set up your new EPSON

printer . . .

Place the printer flat on a stable desk near a grounded outlet.

Leave plenty of room in back for the cables and enough room

in front for opening the output tray.

Do NOT put the printer:

◗ In an area with high temperature or humidity

◗ In direct sunlight or dusty conditions

◗ Near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference, such

as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units.

Also, be sure to follow the Safety Instructions in the

Introduction of your User’s Guide.

Hawaii Quick setup rev2 5/22/97, 10:27 AM1

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Quick Setup Here’s how to set up your new EPSON® printer . . . Unpack the Printer Remove any packing material from the printer, as described on the Notice Sheet in the box. Save all the packaging so you can use it if you need to transport the printer later. You’ll find these items inside: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ paper support ○ ○ black ink cartridge ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ color ink cartridge Place the printer flat on a stable desk near a grounded outlet.
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Attach the Paper Support Insert the paper support in the top slot on the back of the printer. Plug In the Printer 1. First make sure the power is off. Check the power button; it’s off when its surface is raised above the printer surface. power ○ ○ ○ ○ Caution: Do not plug the printer into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or timer, or on the same circuit as a large appliance. This may disrupt the power, which can erase memory and damage the power supply. 2.
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Install the Ink Cartridges 1. Lower the output tray and raise the printer cover. 2. Press the power button to turn on the printer. The power light flashes, the and ink out lights come on, and the ink cartridge holders move to the installation position. 3. Pull up the ink cartridge clamps. 4. Open the ink cartridge packages. Completely remove the disposable yellow portion of the tape seal on top. Don’t remove the white portion.
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5. black ink cartridge Lower the ink cartridges into their holders with the labels face up and the arrows pointing toward the back of the printer. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ color ink cartridge ○ 6. Push down the clamps until they lock in place. 7. Press the cleaning button to return the print heads to their home position and charge the ink delivery system. Charging takes about 5 minutes, with the power light flashing until it’s finished.
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Load the Paper 1. Slide the left edge guide all the way left and pull out the output tray extension. 2. Fan a stack of plain paper and then even the edges. 3. Load the stack with the printable surface face up. Push the paper against the right edge guide. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ arrow mark Note: Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide. 4. Hawaii Quick setup rev2 5 Slide the left edge guide back against the stack of paper.
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Check the Printer 1. Turn off the printer. 2. While holding down the load/eject button, turn on the printer. Then release the buttons. 3. A page prints out showing the ROM version and a multicolor nozzle check pattern consisting of staggered horizontal and straight vertical lines. When it’s finished, turn off the printer. If you have any problems with the printer check, see Chapter 5 of your User’s Guide for solutions.
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Install the Printer Software Now you need to install the printer software for Windows® 95 or Windows 3.1 from the EPSON printer software CD-ROM. If you don’t have a CD-ROM drive, you can: Let EPSON Answers be your on-screen guide to your new printer—it puts you on the right track quickly and easily. It opens automatically after you install your printer software from the CD-ROM. To run it again later, click its icon in the EPSON folder or program group.
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Windows 95 Plug and Play Try this plug-and-play procedure to install your printer software. If it doesn’t work, try the other Windows 95 procedure on page 9. Note: If you’re setting up your computer for the first time, you may see a message asking if you want to install a printer. Select Cancel and then complete your Windows 95 setup. You will be prompted to restart Windows.
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While Running Windows 95 1. Make sure Windows 95 is running and the printer is on. Exit any open applications. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM (or diskette 1) in your drive. 3. If Windows 95 launches the install program automatically, you see the EPSON Setup CD window. Click Next. At the next screen, click the Install icon. If it doesn’t launch automatically, double-click the My Computer icon; then double-click your CD-ROM drive icon. You see the EPSON Setup CD window. Click Next.
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Windows 3.1 1. Make sure Windows Program Manager is running and the printer is on. Exit any open applications. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM (or diskette 1) in your drive. 3. From the File menu, select Run. Then type D:\SETUP and click OK. (If your drive uses a different letter, substitute it for D.) 4. If you’re installing from the CD-ROM, you see the EPSON Setup CD window. Click Next. If you’re installing from diskettes, go to step 6. 5. Click Install. 6.
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See Your EPSON Documentation Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 400 User’s Guide tells you how to: ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ use the printer software load special paper or other media use the printer’s control panel maintain and transport the printer solve any problems you may have You can also access EPSON’s convenient online help from the EPSON program group or the printer driver screen to get quick help while you’re printing.
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EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 1997 by Epson America, Inc. Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.