Epson C88+ Quick Reference Guide
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1. Paper name Size Part number Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Borderless 4 x 6 inches 4 Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 041935 Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 6 Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Borderless 4 x 6 inches 8 S041727 Borderless 5 x 7 inches 64 Borderless 8 x 10 S041465 inches Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 6 S041667 Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 1 Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Borderless 4 x 6 inches 9 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 1 S041649 S041272 S041271 Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Borderless 8 x 10 S041467 inches Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 7 Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041568 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041062 Legal 8 5 x 14 inches S041067 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041061 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Using Special Papers 13 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Be sure to select the correct Type or Media Type setting in your printer software For this paper Select this setting Plain paper Plain Paper Bright White Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy2. C Draft C Text amp lmage C Photo BestPhoto Select your Paper Options Print Options paper Typ 6 I Borderless PhotoEnhance Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper v Reverse Order Size Letter 8 1 2 11 in B D Print Preview 1 Select your Select your paper Size Ink Levels Orientation documentar a m Portrait Coe 1 1 pone eS image orientation 1 1 J Landscape lt Show Settings Online Support Advanced 4 Click here for more options OK Cancel Help p Select from these Quality Option settings Draft For rough drafts with reduced print quality Text For text only documents with higher text quality Text amp Image For documents with text and images with higher quality Photo For photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo For photos or graphics with high print quality Select the correct paper Type and Size settings for the paper you loaded in the printer See Selecting the Correct Paper Type on page 14 Select Portrait or Landscape for the Orientation setting Printing in Windows 7 7 For more printing options click the Advanced button Then select the following settings as necessary Select a color management method To choose No Color Adjustment click ICM first EPSON Stylus C88 Series Properties a Main Page Layout g Maintenance Paper amp Quality Options Color Management Color Controls
3. 10 Click the Advanced button to change these settings Printer Stylus C88 las Presets Standard aJ Print Settings by Page Setup Standard Media Type Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper BJ Color _ Color E Mode Automatic Advanced Print Quality PhotoRPM Select Photo RPM M High Speed for the best print x C Mirror Image quality on certain E paper types M Preview Save As PDF Cancel rint Note For more information on advanced settings or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later click 11 Click Print Printing with Macintosh OS 11 12 To monitor the progress of your print job click the printer icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop If you re using OS X click the Print Center icon instead then double click Stylus C88 in the Printer List window You see a screen like this Pause printing Resume printing eee Stylus C88 Se Cancel printing Q wz jey Delete Hold Stop Jobs Utility Picture 2 Page lof 1 Processing job Status Name Select the Printing Picture 2 print job _ Tip You can also cancel printing by pressing the ft paper button on your printer 13 When youre finished close the printer window or Print Center 12 Basic Printing Using Special Papers You can use the following special Epson papers in your Epson Stylus C88
4. Epson Stylus C88 Product serial number located on the back of the printer Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration and operating system version Description of the problem Then call m U S 562 276 7525 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Other Software Technical Support Software Telephone Fax Online and E mail ArcSoft 510 440 9901 www arcsoft com Photolmpression 8 30 AM 5 30 PM Pacific support arcsoft com Time Monday Friday Fax 510 440 1270 Where To Get Help 33 Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium equivalent processor 233 MHz or faster recommended Microsoft Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP At least 256MB RAM 512MB recommended 200MB free hard disk space 300MB or more recommended SVGA with at least 256 color display CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software Parallel connection a h
5. PhotoEnhance Select Paper amp Quality Options as necessary Premium Glossy Photo Paper A C ICM Click here to select Photo RPM Photo RPM for the Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in Color Mode EPSON Vivid best print quality on Orientation Reset Controls 1 Portrait C Landscape certain paper types 5 oa pap YP Print Options Brightness 0 1 1 I Reverse Order Contrast 0 A Select Print Options Saturation 0 as necessary I High Speed Cen 0 i r Magenta 0 a ae Edge Smoothing I Print Preview Yellow 0 Custom Settings Save Setting k Show this screen first Reset Defaults Online Support Basic OK Cancel Help Click here if you want to see this Advanced screen each time you access your print settings Note For more information about advanced settings or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later click or Help 8 Ifyou want to change the layout settings click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary 9 Click OK to save your settings then click OK or Print to start printing 8 Basic Printing During printing this window appears to show the progress of your print job You can use the buttons to cancel pause or resume printing You can also see the ink cartridge status a ese aog me papers tif 1 0 Page 0 1 0 Stop Cancel printi
6. Red O ink light One of the cartridges is expended or not installed Make sure is on you have a replacement cartridge then follow the steps on page 25 to install it If you have just installed a new cartridge it may be incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed Reinstall it or replace it with the correct cartridge Green power light and red O ink light are on An ink cartridge is not installed correctly Reinstall it as described on page 25 Solving Problems 29 Lights Explanation Red paper and O ink lights flash alternately 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 Epson as described on page 32 Green power light is off red fl paper and ink lights flash The printer may have an internal error Turn off the printer wait a few seconds and turn it on again If the lights are still flashing contact Epson as described on page 32 Problems and Solutions You see banding light lines Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you re using The print head nozzles may need cleaning follow the instructions below to clean the print head 1 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and the red ink light is off 2 Windows Right cli
7. and Notices Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period please call the Epson Connection at 562 276 7525 U S or 905 709 2567 Canada for warranty repair instructions and return authorization An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service If service is needed Epson will at its option exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit Epson will ship a replacement printer to you freight prepaid so long as you use an address in Canada or the U S excluding Puerto Rico and U S Possessions Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five 5 working days of receipt of the replacement Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement pri
8. options Printing Photos in Windows 7 4 Select the following page layout settings as necessary Select image position options here Select image resizing options here Note EPSON Stylus C88 Series Properties A Main Page Layout 0 Maintenance More Options I Rotate 180 Mirror Image Reduce Enlarge Document Copies By Output Paper Size Copies J2 4 Letter 8 1 2 x11 in L Reverse Order a rd g C By Percentage Collate V MultiPage Pages Per Sheet Poster Printing 2 4 Print Page Borders Page Order Watermark Double Sided Printing None Add Del Adjust borderless setting here see step 6 below Some layout settings may not be available depending on other settings you chose 5 Select image position or resizing options as necessary These affect only your printed image and are not available for borderless printing 6 If youre printing borderless photos you can Borderless adjust the Expansion slider to choose Min Max or the in between setting Bien Min is the least amount of image expansion there may be a small white edge on the borders of the print Max expands the image to ensure that there are no unprinted edges but the edges of the image may not appear in the print 7 Click OK to save your settings then click OK or Print 18 Printing Photos Min Printing Photos with Macin
9. 0 From 1 to 1 0 Preview Save As PDF Cancel 7 Select Stylus C88 in the Printer pop up menu 8 Select Print Settings from the pop up menu 9 Select the following Print Settings as necessary Printer Stylus C88 gt La Presets Standard t Print Settings 0 Page Setup Standard Select your Media Type i see page 14 Media Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper Select Color or il Color Color Black ink m Mode 69 Automatic Quality Speed O Advanced 1 Select higher Print Quality Norma quality or faster SS printing if available amp lir mage Select Automatic mode Preview Save As PDF 10 Basic Printing Depending on your settings you can choose these other options from the pop up menu Copies amp Pages Select the number of copies you want or a page range Layout Select page layout options m Output Options Save your print job as a PDF file m Scheduler Schedule your print job to print at a later time m Paper Handling Select page printing options such as Reverse print order m ColorSync or Color Management Select ColorSync or adjust the color controls change the gamma setting or turn off color adjustments in the printer software m Expansion Reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing Summary View a list of all your selections
10. Epson Stylus C88 Quick Guide Contents Introduction s cece nether a E Bee Bale cares 3 Loading Paper 2 2 saw ara iene Sas Sain oe 4 Basic Printing koe Saeki Mae es 6 Printing in Windows 5785 0005 e marae aad 6 Printing with Macintosh OS X n n 208 6785555 bide aude es 9 Using Special Papers aya satan 0 yon cot nen eon cm Sea wring E D E 13 Printing Photos o400 ciGspesiaeG ess shite 0 nines 15 Printing Photos in Windows 3 44 15 Printing Photos with Macintosh 025 eee 19 Replacing Ink 811710165 77777 23 Purchasing Ink 0 6 66 6 wae ee ae ae ee ae 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions ira See Gabe ede eon Sie le eo Wh 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 5 25 Solving Problems 2 00 29 Checking the Bringer wan i tah Wo nan kar gh gtlecactce 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where To Get Help sai notes ea ieia ee heehee aa Pama 32 Requirements and Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 1 000 e eee eee eee eee eens 34 Macintosh System 0 cia Sie een enewew fairs 34 Important Safety Instructions ein iis sare hee ea ee 6 Saeed 998 oe 35 FCC Compliance Statement tard ea chai ale a hehe eee Cea 37 Declaration of Conformity wicinwwer eneanioue wr ua gee 38 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty 5 6 doa 35 2 8 6 0 8 wd 39 Introduction The Epson Stylus C88 printer is the ide
11. ITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you visit our website at http www epson com To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you visit http support epson com You can also write to Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 Requirements and Notices 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 Epson is not responsible for any use of this inform
12. Photo Paper Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes Envelope 14 Basic Printing Printing Photos You can print beautiful snapshots and enlargements with or without white borders With proper care photographs from your Epson Stylus C88 will last for many years For best results always use Epson papers See Using Special Papers on page 13 for more information As with traditional photos Epson recommends proper care that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life E Frame prints under glass or in a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity smoke and high levels of ozone As with all photographs keep your prints away from direct sunlight For proper storage keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid free archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores m Always keep unused paper in the original package For instructions on loading photo paper see page 4 Then see below for printing in Windows or page 19 for printing in Mac OS X Printing Photos in Windows 1 Open the File menu and click Print 2 Make sure you
13. absorption of genuine Epson ink You may need to align the print head See the on screen User s Guide for instructions Problems and Solutions 31 Your paper doesn t feed correctly or jams in the printer If multiple pages feed at once remove the paper from the sheet feeder fan the edges to separate the sheets then reload it m Ifpaper jams press the 44 paper button for several seconds to clear the jam If that doesn t work open the cover and pull the paper out from the front including small pieces that may have torn off Reload the paper and press the paper button Heavily saturated prints may curl causing a paper jam when printing on both sides of the paper Make sure you use new smooth high quality paper loaded printable side up Don t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide Place the paper against the right edge behind the tab Slide the left edge guide against it but not too tightly Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services Internet Support Visit Epson s support website at http support epson com 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 32 Solving Problems Speak to a Support Representative Before you call for support please have the following information ready Product name
14. al desktop printer for business and home use With its exceptional speed and print resolutions it is practical for everyday tasks yet capable of delivering superior photo printing Your printer features Epson s exclusive DURABrite Ultra pigment inks These quick drying inks are resistant to water fading and smudging on plain and photo paper so your prints stand the test of time Because the ink particles remain near the surface and don t bleed through they re ideal for double sided prints Note The light resistance of prints is rated up to 100 years on specialty papers and 70 years on plain paper The light resistance rating is based on accelerated testing of prints on Epson special media displayed indoors under glass Actual print stability will vary according to media printed image display conditions light intensity humidity and other atmospheric conditions Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints For maximum print life display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them After you have set up your Epson Stylus C88 as described on the Start Here sheet use these instructions to Load paper E Print from Windows or on a Macintosh Replace ink cartridges Solve simple problems For more information about your printer see the on screen User s Guide An icon for the manual was automatically placed on your desktop when you installed the software Please follow these guidelines a
15. as may decline or the area may be smeared depending on the media Please refer to your manual for details 4 Preview Save As PDF Fax C Cancel 3 E Print 9 Select the correct Media Type option to match the paper you re using See Selecting the Correct Paper Type on page 14 for more information 10 Select Quality for higher quality or Speed for faster printing using the slider 11 Do one of the following Click Print E Ifyou want to print at a higher resolution or use special settings continue with the steps in the next section 20 Printing Photos Customizing Your Photo Settings 1 Click the Advanced button 2 Select these advanced settings as necessary Printer Stylus C88 BJ Presets Standard wy For color Print Settings ke management Page Setup Standard settings select Media Type Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Wy Color Management Color Color from the list Mode O Automatic Advanced Print Quality Photo RPM E Click here to select M High Speed Photo RPM 5760 x Mirror Image 1440 for the best print quality on certain paper types 9 Preview Save As PDF Cancel Orrin gt Note For the highest print quality select Photo RPM Note that printing will take longer in this mode For more information on advanced settings or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later cli
16. ation as applied to other equipment Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product While some countries laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law Trademarks Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation DURABrite and RPM are registered trademarks and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only an
17. by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by Epson This warranty does not cover ribbons ink cartridges or third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer or user added boards or components Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product Epson America Inc Limited Warranty 39 40 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 If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced you will be held responsible for the costs incurred THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WR
18. ck the button 3 If youre printing photos without white borders select Expansion from the pop up menu You see a window like this one Printer Stylus caa B Presets Standard iz Expansion B i If you move the slider off of the Max setting you will reduce the amount of image enlargement However you may see a white border around your printed image 9 Preview Save As PDF Fax 6 Cancel Print Printing Photos with Macintosh OS X 21 4 Adjust the Expansion slider to choose Min Max or the in between setting Min is the least amount of image expansion there may be a small white edge on the borders of the print Max expands the image to ensure that there are no unprinted edges but the edges of the image may not appear in the print 5 Click Print 22 Printing Photos Replacing Ink Cartridges When the red O ink light flashes one or more ink cartridges are low on ink When the red O ink light stays on you need to replace the cartridge s When you print you ll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or needs to be replaced When a cartridge is more than six months old you may need to replace it if printouts don t look their best If the quality doesn t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off Note You cannot continue printing with on
19. ck the 3 printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Head Cleaning Note If you don t see the icon go to your printer properties window as described on page 6 click the Maintenance tab then select Head Cleaning 30 Solving Problems Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder and select Epson Printer Utility Select Stylus C88 in the printer list click OK and select Head Cleaning 3 Click Start or Next Cleaning takes several seconds The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes Caution Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress You may damage the printer 4 When the green power light stops flashing make sure paper is loaded in the printer then do the following Windows Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern Then click Print Macintosh Click Confirmation then click Next The nozzle check pattern prints 5 Ifthe nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white lines as shown click Finish If the pattern has gaps or is faint click Clean to 0 00 clean the print head again z a You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight This allows any dried ink to soften Then try cleaning the print head again The ink cartridges may need replacing see page 25 for instructions Your printout is blurry or smeared Make sure the printable whiter side of the paper is face up Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and
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21. e ink cartridge expended even if the other cartridges still contain ink Before printing replace the indicated cartridge Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package Ink cartridge Part number Black T060120 Cyan T060220 Magenta T060320 Yellow T060420 To ensure good results use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson s warranties You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Caution Don t remove the cartridge label or ink will leak Don t remove the green IC chip from the cartridge Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the printer Avoid touching the green IC chip as this can damage the ink cartridge If you remove an ink cartridge temporarily protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from dirt and dust Place it in the original packaging if yo
22. ed button in the bottom right corner of the window If you see a warning note click Continue Select the following advanced settings as necessary Select a color management method To choose No Color Adjustment click ICM first EPSON Stylus C88 Series Properties A Main Page Layout Maintenance Paper amp Quality Options Color Management r 8 Color Controls Gamma Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper s eae 18 Click here to select Photo Photo RPM 5760 x 1440 4x6in Color Mode EPSON Vivid gt for the best print quality aan Reset Controls on certain paper types Portrait C Landscape Print Options Brightness 0 i Adjust I Reverse Order Contrast 0 gt colors here Saturation 0 naa 8 Cyan 0 0 F r Edge Smoothing Magenta 0 7 Print Preview Yelow 0 0 amn saas Custom Settings v Save Setting I Show this screen first Reset Defaults Online Support 6 OK Cancel Help Note For the highest print quality select Photo RPM Please note that printing will take longer in this mode and it is not available if you choose the Borderless checkbox For more information about the print settings click or Help Once you ve finished selecting advanced settings you can Click OK to save your settings return to the Print window and print Click the Basic button to return to the basic settings Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 4 to select layout
23. 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector d
24. igh speed bidirectional IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable up to 10 feet long 3 meters the cable must have a D SUB 25 pin male connector for your computer and a 36 pin Centronics USB connection a computer with preinstalled Windows 98 SE Me 2000 or XP and a Windows compliant USB port and shielded USB AB cable Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction compatible connector for the printer Macintosh System Requirements An Apple iMac series or Power Macintosh G3 G4 or G5 with a built in USB port Macintosh OS X 10 2 x or later 256MB RAM 512MB recommended At least 200MB free hard disk space 300MB recommended SVGA with at least 256 color display CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software A shielded USB AB cable Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction 34 Requirements and Notices 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 E Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off m Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily
25. ng Ss Media Type Plain Paper Bright White a Paper 3 Pause Pause or resume printing Ink Levels 0 H Check ink cartridge status Q Epson Printing Tips STR 5 printouts by making the gt Deen Tip You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on your printer Printing with Macintosh OS X Follow the steps below for basic printing of your Macintosh OS X documents Before you begin make sure you added your printer to the Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet 1 Open the File menu and select Page Setup You see the Page Setup window Page Setup Settings Page Attributes ES Format for Stylus C88 _ Select Stylus C88 EPSON C88 Series 2 Paper Size US Letter M Select your Paper Size 8 50 in 11 0 in To f f Orientation gt 7 Select your document or image orientation Printing with Macintosh OS X 9 2 Select Stylus C88 in the Format for pop up menu 3 Select your Paper Size For borderless printing choose a paper size with the Sheet Feeder Borderless option 4 Select 1 portrait or 1 Click OK landscape for the orientation 6 Open the File menu and select Print You see a window like this one Printer Stylus C88 Select Stylus 8 Presets Standard i Select Print Settings Copies amp Pages be Copies collated Pages All
26. nter in the event that you fail to return the defective one If your printer is being repaired Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the printer or a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option may be another model of like kind and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered printer will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered printer Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada Using this product for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not considered normal use damage maintenance or service from such use will not be covered under this warranty This warranty is not transferable This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused
27. o not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Compliance Statement 37 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 Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Ink Jet Printer Model B251A 38 Requirements
28. print head moves right to the ink cartridge replacement position shown below 26 Replacing Ink Cartridges 6 Squeeze the back tab of the used cartridge and lift it out of the printer Don t take the cartridge apart or try to refill it 7 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 7 Before you remove the new cartridge from its package shake it four or five times Then remove it from the package Caution Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge otherwise ink will leak Don t touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge you may inhibit normal operation and printing Don t touch the green part Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 27 8 Lower the cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place 9 Ifyou need to replace other ink cartridges repeat steps 6 through 8 before continuing 10 Close the ink cartridge cover and make sure you hear it click into place 11 Close the printer cover 12 Press the ink button The printer begins charging the ink delivery system The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise Charging takes about half a minute When it s finished the green power light stops flashing and stays on and the red light goes out Caution Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing or you ll
29. r button Don t switch off the power strip or unplug the printer until the green 69 power light is off Do not block or cover the openings in the printer s case or insert objects through the slots m Except as specifically explained in this manual do not attempt to service the printer yourself Important Safety Instructions 35 m 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 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions E Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children 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 a cartridge during printing Do not move the print head by hand You may damage the printer m Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use can result in reduced print quality Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton For best resul
30. r printer is selected then click Properties or Preferences If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen Printing Photos 15 You see a window like this one EPSON Stylus C88 Series Properties a Main Page Layout K Maintenance Quality Option p 3 Select Photo or Best Photo C Text C Text amp Image C Best Photo Print Options Click here Borderless PhotoEnhance for photos Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Reverse Order without ize 4 6 X Print Preview white borders Ink Levels Orientation 1 7 1 Portrait 3 j 1 7 C Landscape Show Settings Reset Defaults Online Support Advanced Click here for more settings then see page 7 3 Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option setting 4 Select the paper Type for the paper you re using See page 14 5 For pictures without white borders click the Borderless checkbox Read the message and click OK 6 Select your paper Size setting 7 Select Portrait or Landscape as the orientation setting 8 Do one of the following Click OK then click OK or Print E If you want to print at the highest resolution possible or use special settings continue with the steps in the next section 16 Printing Photos Customizing Your Photo Settings 1 On the Main tab click the Advanc
31. s you read the instructions Warning Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Caution Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Note Notes contain important information about your printer Tip Tips contain hints for better copying scanning and printing Introduction 3 Loading Paper The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks so be sure to select the correct paper for your job If you are just printing a rough draft plain paper is fine For best results however you ll want to use one of Epson s special ink jet papers designed for your printer For example your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper See page 13 for more information Follow these steps to load paper in your printer 1 Open the output tray and pull out its extension 4 Loading Paper Insert the paper printable side up against the right edge guide Then slide the left edge guide against the paper but not too tightly Letter size paper 4 x 6 inch or 5 x 7 inch paper Note You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of most types of photo paper See the on screen User s Guide for specific paper capacity guidelines Follow these guidelines when loading paper Dont 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
32. short edge first even when printing in landscape mode Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first If you experience paper feeding problems try loading fewer sheets If you re using special paper check the package for special loading instructions Loading Paper 5 Basic Printing Follow the instructions in this section for basic printing of your documents For Windows see below For Macintosh OS X see page 9 If you are printing photographs also see page 15 for more information about printing photos Printing in Windows 1 Open the File menu and select Print You see a Print window like this one Select EPSON Stylus C88 Series Printer Name EPSON Stylus C88 Series Properties Click here to Status Ready open your printer Type EPSON Stylus C88 Series software Where USBOO1 Comment Print to file Print Options Copies Print Corner Crop Marks Number of copies Print Center Crop Marks 1 Cancel Print Registration Marks M Title Help 2 Make sure EPSON Stylus C88 Series is selected 3 Click the Properties or Preferences button If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen 6 Basic Printing You see the basic print settings window s EPSON Stylus C88 Series Properties a Main Page Layout g Maintenance Quality Option Select the type of document you re printing
33. tosh OS X 1 Start your photo program and open your photo file 2 Open the File menu and select Page Setup You see a window like this one Paper Size Orientation Scale Settings Format for Page Attributes xa Stylus C88 8 EPSON C88 Series 2 5 x 7 in Sheet Feeder B P 5 0 in x 7 0 in DRE 100 3 Select Stylus C88 in the Format for pop up menu Select Stylus C88 Select your Paper Size 4 Select your Paper Size For borderless photos choose one of the following 4x 6 Sheet Feeder Borderless 5x7 Sheet Feeder Borderless 8x 10 Sheet Feeder Borderless Letter Sheet Feeder Borderless 5 Select 1 portrait or 1 landscape as the orientation setting 6 Click OK 7 Open the File menu and click Print Printing Photos with Macintosh OS X 19 8 Select Stylus C88 in the Printer menu and select Print Settings from the pop up menu You see a window like this one Select Print Settings from the list Select Stylus C88 Printer Stylus 8 J Presets Standard B _ Print Settings aa Page Setup Sheet Feeder Borderless Media Type Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Color Color iy Mode 69 Automatic Quality Speed O Advanced Print Quality Click Advanced A V High Speed for more options 4 4 Mirror Image Print quality in the top and bottom are
34. ts use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place Store ink cartridges with the bottom of the packaging facing down After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it Do not shake an ink cartridge after removing it from its package this can cause leakage Do not remove or tear the label on an ink cartridge this can cause leakage Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them This could damage the print head Do not touch the green IC chip on the front of the cartridge This may affect normal operation and printing m Ifyou 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 Before transporting the printer make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place Secure the ink cartridge holder with the included insert to make sure it remains in the proper position 36 Requirements and Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment
35. u still have it or in a small box Store ink cartridges in the same environment as the printer Stand the cartridges upright the label identifying the color should be on top 24 Replacing Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be 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 Caution Leave all ink cartridges installed until you have obtained a replacement or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out 1 Make sure the printer is turned on the green power light should be on but not flashing 2 Open the printer cover 3 Press and release the ink button The ink cartridge holder moves to the left and the cartridge that needs to be replaced stops under the amp ink replacement mark The power light flashes Caution To avoid damaging the printer never move the print head by hand Note Don t hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to clean the print head If no cartridge needs to be replaced the holder moves to the ink cartridge replacement position shown on the next page Go to step 5 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 4 Press the ink button again If more than one cartridge needs to be replaced the next cartridge moves under the amp ink replacement mark m Ifall the cartridges to be replaced have been identified the
36. unplugged Placez Vimprimante pres d une prise de courant o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed Ifyou use an extension cord with the printer make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the outlet s ampere rating E Keep your printer and computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units m Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity shocks or vibrations or dust Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation leaving at least 4 inches between the back of the printer and the wall Do not place the printer near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight Place the printer on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle m When transporting or storing the printer don t tilt it stand it on its side or turn it upside down This may allow ink to leak from the ink cartridges Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the printer Caution Always turn the printer off using the 69 powe
37. waste ink Note If the red light stays on not flashing the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly Press the ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place 28 Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Epson Stylus C88 check the printer s lights as described below to diagnose what may be causing it You can also see Problems and Solutions on page 30 for basic troubleshooting suggestions or read your on screen Users Guide for more detailed help If you cannot solve the problem see Where To Get Help on page 32 Checking the Printer s Lights 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 ison Your paper ran out Load more paper then press the fl paper button to resume printing Red A paper light flashes Paper is jammed in the printer Press the paper button to eject the paper If that doesn t work turn off the printer open the cover and pull the paper out from the front including any torn pieces Then turn on the printer reload paper and press the paper button Red O ink light One of the cartridges is low on ink Check the message that flashes appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is low Make sure you have a replacement cartridge
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