Proof Sign-off: N.Nomoto N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ C Solomon Rev. c A5 size 10/30/98 Cover1.fm Pass 2 Safety Instructions . . . . .1 Important Safety Instructions A Few Precautions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .....1 .....2 .....4 Setting Up Your Printer . . . . .
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUA.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 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 printer.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUC.FM Pass 3 R Safety Instructions 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 cabinet. ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUC.FM Pass 3 R When handling the ink cartridges ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. ❏ 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 shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R Setting Up Your Printer System Requirements For PCs To use your printer, you need Microsoft® Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® NT 4.0, or DOS; and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ For Macintosh computers To use this printer, your Apple® Macintosh® must meet the following system requirements. You also need a standard Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (8-pin mini-circular connector) or equivalent.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R Note: ❏ The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, choose About This Macintosh from the Apple menu and refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused Block” (1,024K=1MB). ❏ The memory requirements above are for printing on Letter size paper.
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Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R Buttons Button Function P Turns the printer on and off. Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the power is on. E Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2 seconds. Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out error.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the P power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the control panel. 2.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R Installing the Ink Cartridges Before installing the ink cartridges, note the following. w Warning: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 2. Turn on the printer. The print head moves slightly to the left, which is the ink cartridge install position. The P power light flashes and the B and A ink out lights come on. c Caution: Do not move the print head by hand. Otherwise you may damage the printer. 3. Lift up the ink cartridge clamps.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R 4. Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your printer. Next, remove only the yellow tape seals from each cartridge. c Caution: ❏ Remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them; otherwise the cartridges may become unusable.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 6. Press the ink cartridge clamps down until they lock in place. c Caution: Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. 7. Press the R cleaning button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R 8. Close the printer cover. Now you are ready to connect the printer to your computer. To connect the printer to your PC, see the next section. To connect the printer to a Macintosh, see “Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh” on page 21.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Connecting the Printer to Your PC Connecting to a parallel interface To connect the printer to your computer using the built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. Follow these steps to connect your printer. 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R Connecting to a USB port To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a shielded USB cable and a Windows 98 pre-installed PC. Follow these steps to connect your printer: 1. Make sure your printer is turned off and Windows 98 is running. 2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the printer’s USB port. 3. Connect the other end to the computer's USB port.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Installing the Printer Software in Your PC After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus COLOR 740” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: ❏ Printer driver The printer driver is the software that runs, or “drives,” your printer.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R Installing in Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 1. Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. The Installer dialog box appears. (For floppy disk users, insert the disk in a disk drive, then doubleclick the FD drive icon and double-click the Setup.exe icon.) 2. Click Install to start the printer software installation. 3.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ For information on opening and using the software, see “Printing Your First Page for Windows” on page 28. See also “Using the Printer Software for Windows” in the online Reference Guide. Installing in Windows 3.1 Follow these steps to install the software in Windows 3.1: 1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R 4. The installation program begins copying the printer software files. 5. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation program. The installation program automatically selects this printer as the default printer for Windows applications. For information on opening and using the software, see “Printing Your First Page for Windows” on page 28.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem port or printer port on the Macintosh. The ports are marked with the following icons. modem port printer port See the next section for instructions on installing the printer software. You must install the printer software before using your printer.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R Nozzle Check Checks the print head for clogging. Head Cleaning Cleans the print head to maintain the best print quality. Print Head Alignment Adjusts the print head so that vertical and horizontal lines are aligned. ❏ ColorSync 2.0 and Profiles Matches the colors in your printout with the colors displayed on your screen automatically.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 4. After the initial screen appears, click Continue. The following dialog box appears. 5. If you want to install all of the printer software included on your printer software CD-ROM, make sure the Install Location box shows the correct disk drive and click Install. 6. If you are low on disk space, select Custom Install from the pop-up menu and click Serial Driver Package.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser After you install the printer software, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. You have to choose the printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 3. Click the Background Printing radio buttons to turn background printing on or off. 4. When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. You must turn on background printing to use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to manage print jobs. 5. Close the Chooser.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R 2. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. 3. Load the stack of paper with the printable side up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the edge of the paper. printable side up Note: ❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Printing Your First Page for Windows After loading the paper, you are ready to print your first page. In order to check the operation of your printer, we recommend printing the README file provided with your printer software. The README file contains the latest information about your printer software. Follow these steps to print the README file: 1.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R 4. Click the Main tab if necessary, then click anywhere in the Media Type box and select the media you loaded in the printer. 5. Select Color as the Ink setting. 6. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. 7. Click OK at the bottom of the window.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Printing Your First Page for Macintosh After loading the paper, you are ready to print your first page. In order to check the operation of your printer, we recommend printing the README file located on your printer software CD. The README file contains the latest information about your printer software. Follow these steps to print the README file: 1.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUD.FM Pass 3 R 7. Choose Print from the File menu. This brings up the dialog box shown below. 8. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list. 9. Select Color as the Ink option. 10. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. 11.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUL.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Replacing Ink Cartridges Using the printer's control panel The printer’s indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge. This table describes the status of the lights on your printer and the actions you need to take. Lights Action f B Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge (S020189).
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUL.FM Pass 3 R To replace an ink cartridge using the printer’s control panel, follow these steps. 1. Make sure the printer is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. (Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the B black and A color ink out light.) 2. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer, then open the printer cover. 3.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUL.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. When you do, the cartridge will rise partly out of the cartridge holder. The illustration shows color ink replacement. To replace black ink, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUL.FM Pass 3 R 6. Remove the ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. c Caution: ❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Leaving the tape on when you install the cartridge will permanently damage it.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUL.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 8. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. The illustration shows color ink replacement. To replace black ink, press down the smaller clamp on the left. c Caution: Once you install the cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. 9. Press the R cleaning button.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUS.FM Pass 3 R Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles 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 checking the print head nozzles.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ The printer prints an operation check page including your printer’s ROM version information, the ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. Here is a typical printout: The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK). 2. Press the P power button to turn off the printer after it finishes printing the nozzle check pattern.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUS.FM Pass 3 R Cleaning the Print Head 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.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUS.FM Pass 2 c Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 3. When the P power light stops flashing, print a few lines from a document to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.
Pr oof Si gn-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 si ze 10/30/98 K AU S.F M Pass 3 R For Windows users 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. c Caution: Use paper at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide; for example A4 size paper loaded short edge first. Otherwise, the print head will spray ink directly onto the platen. 2. Access the printer software window.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUM.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Troubleshooting Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems with the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUM.FM Pass 3 R Ink Out (black ink cartridge) oB The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the black ink cartridge with a new one (S020189). See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 32. Ink Low (color ink cartridge) fA The color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge (S020191). Ink Out (color ink cartridge) oA The color ink cartridge is empty.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUM.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Where to Get Help If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation, contact customer support services for assistance.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUM.FM Pass 3 R Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information. To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUM.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Customer and Warranty Support Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUM.FM Pass 3 R For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as the user’s guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUM.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUM.FM Pass 3 R ❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏ Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.hk Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers.
L Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Options and Consumable Products Interface cables You can use any interface cable that meets the following specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements.
Proof Sign-off: Y.Yano N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Solomon short.bk Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 KAUN.FM Pass 3 R Ink cartridges Black ink cartridge S020189 Color ink cartridge S020191 EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, EPSON offers specifically designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs.
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