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Daily Use

Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, and Other Media 8

Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Printing with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the printer's control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Where to Find Information Setup Guide This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It includes information on setting up your printer and installing the printer software. Daily Use guide This guide provides information on normal printer operation. It also contains troubleshooting tips and customer support information.
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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case. Do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
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The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. ❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer.
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Observe the following: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏ Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
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❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area.
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English For United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited. Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
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The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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When printing on envelopes, please note the following: ❏ You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time in the sheet feeder. Note: The folding quality and thickness of envelopes varies widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press each envelope in the stack flat before loading. If print quality declines when a stack of envelopes is loaded, load one envelope at a time. ❏ Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down. ❏ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded.
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When you access the printer software from a Windows application, the settings that you make apply only to the application you are using. From the Start menu (Windows 98, 95, 2000, and NT 4.0) For accessing the printer software, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. For Windows 98 and 95 users, select your printer, then click Properties on the File menu. For Windows 2000 users, select your printer, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu. For Windows NT 4.
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Automatic When this mode is selected, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, click Color to print in color, or Black to print in black-and-white or grayscale. Depending on the media selected in the Media Type list (while Automatic is selected), a slider appears under the Custom radio button that lets you choose from Quality or Speed settings. Select Quality when print quality is more important than speed.
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Previewing your printout Select the Print Preview check box on the Main menu when you wish to view a preview of your document before printing. Printing with Macintosh Printer Software Introduction The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition.
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English Making the Media Type setting The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first. In the Print dialog box, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. Previewing your printout Click the Preview icon button in the Print dialog box. The Print button changes into a Preview button.
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Note: ❏ You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty, even if the other cartridge still contains ink. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. ❏ In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation and during the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on, and during ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in the printer.
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If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons. Note: ❏ Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink.
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Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software. Refer to the appropriate section below. Note: Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred. For Windows users Click the Utility tab in the printer software, then click the Print Head Alignment button.
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English Correcting USB Problems If you are having difficulty using your printer with a USB connection, read the information in this section. Make sure that your computer is a Windows 98 or Windows 2000 pre-installed model Your computer must be a Windows 98 or Windows 2000 preinstalled model. You may not be able to install or run the USB Printer Driver on a computer which was not originally equipped with a USB port or which has been upgraded from Windows 95 to Windows 98 or 2000.
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If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices. If USB Printer appears under Other devices , the USB printer device driver is not installed correctly. If EPSON Stylus COLOR 680 appears, the printer driver is not installed correctly.
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6. Turn off the printer and restart your PC. Then, reinstall the drivers from the beginning, following the instructions in the Setup Guide. Printer does not work correctly with the USB cable If your printer does not work correctly with the USB cable, try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Use the USB cable recommended. ❏ If you use a USB hub, connect the printer to the first tier of the hub, or connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port.
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Options and Consumable Products Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for your printer. Options You can use any interface cables that meet these specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements. ❏ Parallel Interface Cable (shielded) from D-SUB 25-pin (computer) to 36-pin Amphenol 57 Series (printer) ❏ USB Interface Cable (shielded) from Series A4-pin (computer) to series B 4-pin (printer).
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English Media types EPSON offers specially-designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs.
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Matte Paper-Heavyweight EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041256 S041258 S041259 EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Letter) S041257 Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140 EPSON Photo Paper (Letter) S041141 EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6”) S041134 EPSON Photo Paper (100 × 150 mm) S041255 EPSON Photo Paper (200 × 300 mm) S041254 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Ph
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EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4) S041287 S041297 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter) S041286 English Premium Glossy Photo Paper Note: The availability of special media varies by location.
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