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Epson 83+ Printer User Manual

1. pelo Never use a hard or abrasive brush or alcohol or thinner for cleaning Q they can damage the printer components and case Don t get water on the printer components and don t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer Don t use any cleaning sheets included with special media they may jam inside the printer 29 30 Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box Follow these steps pte To avoid damage always leave the ink cartridges installed when 1 transporting the printer Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location 1 Turn on the printer wait until the print head locks in the far right position then turn off the printer 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer 3 Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support 4 Open the printer cover Secure the ink Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown then close the printer cover 5 Push in the output tray extension and close the tray 6 Repack the printer and attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with it See your Start Here poster ut After transporting the printer remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer
2. 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 WRITTEN 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 Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 Index Numerics 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper 20 4 x 6 inch Photo Paper 19 A Accessories 23 42 Advanced settings 13 to 16 Aligning print head 28 Automatic mode 7 11 B Background printing 12 Banding 16 36 Blurry images 37 Browser 2 C Cable printer 43 44 Checking printer 33 Cleaning print head 21 to 22 printer 29 sheets 20 21 29 Colors incorrect 37 Control panel 32 to 33 Controlling prin
3. m If you re printing ona network you need to set up your printer for network printing as described in your electronic Reference Guide The printer sounds as though it is printing but nothing prints Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 21 Printing is too slow Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 43 If you re printing a high resolution image you need more than the minimum requirements listed You may also need to m Clear space on your hard disk or run a defragmentation utility m Close open applications that you re not using m Increase your system s memory RAM 35 36 For the fastest printing try the following m Choose Black ink if your document doesn t include color m Set the Quality Speed slider to Speed m In the printer software s Advanced dialog box turn MicroWeave off and turn High Speed on m If you re using the parallel port enable ECP DMA mode on your computer s parallel port for maximum print speeds See your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while Your printer is performing routine maintenance Problems Getting Good Print Quality You see banding light lines m Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 21 m Make sure the Media T
4. m Mode C Automatic Ld C PhotoEnhance Custom Click Custom then click here to select a project type Custom Settings xt Advanced m Ink Levels Normal 360dpi Color Controls wt MicroWeave Off Black Color High Speed On i Version 6 00 cee Heb Windows Always choose your Media Type and Ink settings Macintosh before you select a custom project type EPSON SC 880 6 40A 2 alem al mee Copies Normal 360dpi Pages All PhotoEnhance4 Q Range Ink Media Type Plain Paper z A Saad Mode Automatic Custom Settings PhotoEnhance Click Custom then click here to select a project type 14 You can select from these project types m Text Graph For printing graphics intensive documents like presentations with charts and graphs m Economy For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper Saves ink m ICM Image Color Matching Windows 95 Windows 98 and Windows 2000 only For printing documents created in an ICM compatible application m sRGB standard Red Green Blue recommended only with Windows 98 or Windows 2000 For printing documents created in an sRGB compatible application using sRGB colors such as those designed for the World Wide Web See your Windows 98 online help for details m ColorSync Macintosh only For printing documents in conjunction with ColorSync compatible device
5. see page 9 Loading Paper Make sure your printer and computer Load paper only up to this arrow are turned on Slide paper against the Place your paper against the right edge right edge guide guide and slide the left edge guide against the paper Follow these guidelines when loading paper m Load the printable side face up It s usually whiter or brighter than the other side m Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first m Don t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide WOTe If you re printing on envelopes see page 16 for loading instructions Opening the Printer Software After you open your application program and create your document you re ready to select your printer software settings From the File menu click Print You see your application s Print dialog box your dialog box may look slightly different Select your printer here Print 21x Printer Name Click here to Status Idle cf open your printer taal en Stylus COLOR 880 eee so f tware Comment Page range Copies all Number of copies Current o Selection Pages E PE IM Collate Enter page numbers EORR page ranges separated by commas For example 1 3 5 12 Print what Document w Print fal pages in range Md Options Close Make the following selections on the Print dialog box m Make sure your EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 is selected m If the Print
6. CD ROM Then double click the EPSON CD ROM icon and double click the EPSON icon You see the Main Menu 2 Click Install Printer Driver On the installer screen click the arrow in the Easy Install list at the top and select Uninstall Then click the Uninstall button at the bottom and follow the instructions Restart your Macintosh Reinstalling Printer Software Before reinstalling your printer software first uninstall it as described above Then see your Start Here poster for detailed instructions on installing your printer software Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer or its software including EPSON Software Film Factory see the contact information below For help with the creative applications on the printer software CD ROM see page 42 for contact information If you need help using other software with an EPSON product see the documentation for that software for technical support information EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON Support at http www epson com At this site you can download drivers and other files look at documentation such as product brochures and user manuals and access troubleshooting information EPSON Internet If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web brow
7. Printing with Macintosh How to print using the printer software for Macintosh How To Simple step by step instructions for many common tasks Problem Solver Solutions to problems you may be encountering Product Information Background information about your printer Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents After expanding the table of contents you can click on the topic you want to view If there s a right arrow BD click it to view subtopics then click on a topic to go to it Click the down arrow Rg to close a subtopic list EPSON STYLUS COLOR 880 Reference Guide Welcome to the EPSON Reference This software Reference Guide is your on screen guide to your EPSON COLOR 880 printer By clicking the links on the left side of this screen Closed list information on the following topics click to Sea A Printing with Windows expand How to print using the printer software for Windows Click to go Printing with Macintosh to topic How to print using the printer software for Macintosh How To VOT If you see an icon in place of a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator click the Reload button to load the graphic Watching Printer Movies Need help loading envelopes replacing ink cartridges or printing on both sides of the paper Your printer software CD ROM includes helpful Fix it Flix movies that explain these and other common
8. and check the Chooser again You can t install the USB Printer Device driver for Windows 98 or Windows 2000 m Make sure your computer and cable meet the system requirements on page 43 m Make sure that the Universal Serial Bus Controller is working properly in the Device Manager For details see your computer documentation If it is not working properly contact your computer dealer m In Windows 2000 do not select Block under Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Driver Signing or your driver installation will not be completed Select Ignore or Warn instead m If you use a USB hub connect the printer to the first tier of the hub or connect the printer to the computer s USB port directly You can t install software or USB drivers in Windows 2000 or Windows NT If you see an error message or the software doesn t install correctly you may not have software installation privileges Contact your System Administrator You re printing over a network See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network Problems with Printing Only the power light is on but nothing prints m Make sure the interface cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 43 m Runa printer check as described on page 33 If the check page prints make sure your printer and application software are installed correctly
9. charge its ink delivery system for a couple minutes Wait until charging finishes the power light stops flashing before you turn off the printer If you turn off the printer while it s charging it begins charging again the next time you turn it on and uses more ink than necessary m Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and that no packing material remains in the printer Turn off the printer disconnect it from your computer and turn it on again to clear the error Then turn it off reconnect it and turn it on again m If the printer stops moving or making noise but the power light is still flashing after 5 minutes turn off the printer If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on see Where To Get Help on page 41 You re having problems installing the printer software m Carefully follow the instructions on the Start Here poster m Make sure your printer is turned on and the printer cable is securely connected to the printer and computer m Make sure you ve closed all other applications including any screen savers Then try installing the software again Your printer icon doesn t appear in the Chooser Macintosh m Your Macintosh has extension conflicts Disable Quick Draw GX in the Extensions Manager Make sure EPSON Monitor3 and SC 880 are enabled and then restart your Macintosh m You may have too many items in the Chooser Delete any unused items
10. paper Use a support sheet if it is included in the paper package m Select Photo Paper as the Media Type setting m To keep your printouts looking their best store them in a resealable plastic bag or other airtight covering and protect them from heat humidity and direct sunlight Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing Preserving Photos on EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper has been specially formulated to work with EPSON s ink to create prints that last as long as traditional photographs when protected from light in photo albums or similar archival conditions When you display your EPSON Photo Paper prints in picture frames or mounted on the wall the paper provides extra UV ultraviolet light protection so your prints will last longer than prints on other ink jet photo papers Depending on the type and intensity of the light your print is exposed to a print on EPSON Photo Paper may last two or more years before noticeable fading occurs Fade resistance could decrease in intense light conditions or increase if your print is protected by glass or special laminates 19 20 Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting Before printing always check the Media Type setting in EAT your printer software See the table below for the setting 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight you should use Photo Paper The printer uses the Media Type setting to adjus
11. procedure you must complete all the steps in one session Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing the power light should be on but not flashing then open the printer cover 2 Press the cleaning button and hold it for about three seconds until the print head moves left and the power light begins flashing 3 Pull up the ink cartridge clamp The cartridge rises up from its holder The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement To replace the black ink cartridge lift up only the smaller clamp on the left 4 Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully 5 Unwrap the new ink cartridge Then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top black cartridge color cartridge 6 Tilt the new cartridge forward slightly as you place it in the holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the hooks plo Don t place the cartridge under the hooks you may damage e the clamp when you close it 7 Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place but don t press down on the cartridge itself 8 Ifyou need to replace the other ink cartridge repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9 9 Press the amp cleaning button and close the ne printer cover The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery
12. see your electronic Reference Guide You see incorrect characters m Make sure the interface cable is securely connected and that it meets the system requirements on page 43 or page 44 Then try printing again m Make sure your printer is selected in your application or as the Windows default printer or the current printer in the Macintosh Chooser m Make sure there aren t any stalled print jobs If there are delete them and then try printing again See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions m If you re using a printer switch box connect the printer directly to your computer and try printing again Your printout is grainy m Try using a higher quality paper m Set the Quality Speed slider to the Quality setting in your printer software see page 7 Windows or page 11 Macintosh m Run the Print Head Alignment utility See page 28 for instructions m You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size see your software documentation Problems with Paper Feeding Too many copies are printing Make sure that the Copies settings in your printer software and application aren t set for multiple copies Paper doesn t eject fully or is wrinkled m If the paper doesn t eject fully you may have set the wrong paper size Press the i load eject button to eject the paper Then select the correct paper size in your application or printer software m If it s wrinkle
13. the print head Once you install an ink cartridge do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one The cartridge may become unusable otherwise Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package For best results use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them Do not shake an ink cartridge this can cause leakage Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage the printer Before transporting the printer make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place 45 46 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 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 Reorien
14. to set the correct Media Type for the paper you re using The Media Type setting affects the other options you can choose Make the following settings on the dialog box Choose the Media Type you re printing on click Plain Paper the arrow button to scroll through the list If you re 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper not sure which setting to select see page 20 Matte Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper Set the Ink option to Color to print a color Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies document To print a black text document click Black Set the Mode option to Automatic This lets the printer software determine the best settings for your print job It s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality or Speed This lets you choose between a higher resolution or faster printing or an in between setting for the paper you re using The slider is not available when certain media types are selected When you ve selected your settings click Print to print your document 11 12 Controlling Printing Once you ve clicked Print your printer begins printing If you turned on background printing you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu at the right side of the menu bar to check the progress of your print job You see the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box Click to restart your print job
15. 0 dpi Ink Jet Paper g Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Set the Ink option to Color to print a color Matte Paper Heavyweight document To print a black text document click Photo Peper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Black Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies Set the Mode option to Automatic This lets the printer software determine the best settings for your print job It s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality or Speed This lets you choose between a higher resolution or faster printing or an in between setting for the paper you re using The slider is not available when certain media types are selected When you ve selected your settings click OK to return to your application s Print dialog box TIP For more information about printer settings click the Help button Or you can right click any item on the screen and then click What s This dy Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often The printer settings you make apply only to the application you re currently using If you usually print one type of document in different applications for example double sided letter sized documents with black ink you can change the default printer settings for all your programs You do this using the Windows Printer utility 1 Click Start point to Settings and then select Printers 2 Right click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 icon 3 Select Propertie
16. 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 P156A 47 48 Warranty Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the first end user customer 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 year from the date of original purchase Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer s specified usage which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your EPSO
17. 41061 Legal 8 5 x 14 inches S041067 EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter 8 5 x TT imches somm i A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041117 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches S041054 EPSON Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches S041134 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041141 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041140 Panoramic 8 3 x 23 inches 8041145 EPSON Photo Stickers Kit CD ROM paper A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches S041144 KIT EPSON Photo Stickers refill A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches 041144 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041072 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041071 A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches S041107 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041064 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041063 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041106 EPSON Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 041153 S041155 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041124 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041126 EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041257 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041258 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041286 EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Card Kit Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041267 OTe The availability of paper types varies by location Not all paper types match the Media Type setting names in your printer software See the chart on page 20 or the instructions that came with your paper to select the correct Media Type setting
18. America Inc 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 The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service CPD 10637R1 Copyright 2000 by Epson America Inc 11 00 Contents WELCOME About Your Documentation Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual Watching Printer Movies PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Using Advanced Settings Enhancing Photos Using Custom Project Types Using Advanced Custom Settings Printing on Envelopes Double Sided Printing Using Special Papers EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Photo Paper Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern OD AN AWN W A WN Be eS No o ne e e ee e e e ea a a a O OD O09 AN WWM KR WO WN KF O 21 21 22 Replacing an Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge Precautions Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer PROBLEM SOLVING Ide
19. Click to pause printing l Click to cancel printing o Stylus COLOR 880 USB Port 1 Click on your cu gt aH amp Document Name Priority Paper Size Media Type Copies print job Then click here to view the details below and control print job priorities TIP B macCustom tif Normal Letter Plain Pa Hide details Document Name macCustom tif Priority Normal Paper Size Letter Media Type Plain Paper Copies 1 Pages 1 User EPSON Orientation Portrait Watermark None Multi Page None D cancel the current print job hold down the 3 key and press the period key If you re not using background printing but you need to For custom project type settings see pages 13 through 16 For more information on printing for example using advanced settings previewing your printout changing the paper size or adding a watermark see your electronic Reference Guide described on page 2 Using Advanced Settings Your printer software includes advanced settings that let you have more control over your printouts See the following sections m Enhancing Photos below m Using Custom Project Types on page 14 m Using Advanced Custom Settings on page 15 Enhancing Photos Your printer software includes PhotoEnhance options that adjust brightness and contrast to improve the appearance of low res
20. EPSON Stylus Color 880 880i 8 Printer Basics 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 printer EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers 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 USS 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 Trademarks EPSON EPSON Stylus Micro Piezo and EPSON Photo Stickers are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION PhotoEnhance EPSON Software and EPSON Store are trademarks of Epson America Inc Fix it Flix and Print Lab are service marks of Epson
21. EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively m Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the printer pelo Always turn off the printer using the power button Don t switch off the power strip Q T or unplug the printer until the power light is off hd Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight Do not block or cover the openings in the printer s case or insert objects through the slots Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label 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 Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Placez Vimprimante pres d une prise de contacte o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement Do not let the power
22. If you notice a decline in print quality clean the print head see page 21 if output is misaligned align the print head see page 28 Keep the printer level as you transport it Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems m First see Diagnosing Printer Problems on page 32 to help determine what the cause of the problem may be m Then see Problems and Solutions on page 34 for solutions to common setup software print quality paper feeding or other problems TIP It s a good idea to check EPSON s web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver Visit www epson com and check the section for your product to see if there is a new driver available for downloading to your computer To check the version number of your current driver access the driver as described on page 6 for Windows or page 10 for Macintosh the version number is shown below the EPSON logo xD ay Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer refer to these illustrations sheet paper support feeder right edge guide left edge Buide printer cover output tray output tray extension ink cartridge holders control panel thickness oWo Do Oo 31 32 Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer s control panel lights as described below o
23. N printer prove defective during the warranty period please call the EPSON Connection at 562 276 7564 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 unit requires repair If service is needed during the warranty period Epson will at its option exchange or repair the unit 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 You are responsible for securely packaging the defective printer and returning it to Epson within five 5 working days of receipt of the replacement unit You must provide a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer 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 The printer will be fixed and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the printer and for shipping costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The exchanged product or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered produ
24. and your image may smear For most papers set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position as shown to the left Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image m Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 21 m Make sure the ink cartridges aren t low on ink To replace an ink cartridge see page 23 m Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded See page 20 for guidelines m Make sure your paper isn t damaged old dirty or loaded face down If it is reload a new stack of paper with the printable side up it is usually whiter or shinier than the other side You see wrong or missing colors m Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for color images and your application is set for color printing m Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 21 m If either ink out light is flashing replace the ink cartridge see page 23 If your ink cartridge is more than six months old see page 26 for replacement steps 37 38 m If you re printing a high resolution image turn off PhotoEnhance m Try using Automatic mode See page 7 Windows or page 11 Macintosh for instructions m Make sure your printer and port are selected in your software m Your printed colors can never exactly match your on screen colors However you can use a color management system to get as close as possible For information
25. cord become damaged or frayed If you 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 wall outlet s ampere rating Except as specifically explained in this manual do not attempt to service the printer yourself 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 Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing Under normal circumstances ink will not come out of the cartridge If it does get on your skin wash it off with soap and water If it gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them This could result in damage to
26. ct Exchange products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson printer caused 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 printer 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 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 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY
27. d when it ejects the paper may be damp or too thin Paper doesn t feed Remove the stack of paper from the sheet feeder Check that the paper m Isn t curled or creased m Isn t too old m Isn t loaded above the arrow on the left edge guide m Isn t jammed inside the printer If the fd paper out light is flashing paper is jammed When you reload the paper make sure the left edge guide fits the paper Paper jams inside the printer Turn off your printer open the cover and remove all the paper that s inside including any small pieces that may have torn off If paper jams frequently m Use smooth high quality paper loaded printable side up m Fan the stack and then even the edges before loading it m Don t load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide m Place the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against your paper Multiple pages feed at once Remove the stack of paper then m Make sure the paper isn t too thin m Fan the edges of the stack of paper to separate the sheets To reload the paper see page 5 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The margins are incorrect m Make sure the paper size settings in your printer software are correct See the electronic Reference Guide for instructions m Check your software documentation for instructions on selecting the correct margins for your paper size The margins must be within the
28. dialog box contains a Properties button click it If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it Then click Properties on the next screen OTe If you click the print icon on your application s tool bar instead of selecting Print from the File menu you may not get the option to change the printer software settings before printing Selecting Printer Software Settings Once you click Properties you see your printer software Properties dialog box The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you re using The Media Type setting affects the other options you can choose If necessary click the Main tab to display the settings shown below EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 Properties Cain Paper Layout Utility l Letter pleas ves Select the type of paper you loaded Plain paper rink Color f Black Select the Ink color Mode Select Automatic mode 3 Automatic FE PTPectce hanes Ped Custom f p mea de r Se ect faster or higher quality a jr printing or in between mInkLeves Fine J Color Controls MicroWeave On BEES Color High Speed On 1 I Print Preview Version 6 00 Click OK Make the following settings on the Properties dialog box Choose the Media Type you re printing on click Media Type the arrow button to display the list If you re not Barparet sure which setting to select see page 20 36
29. e setting 36 Mirror images 39 Monitor3 EPSON 12 Monitoring ink level 9 23 Movies printer 4 Moving printer 30 N Network printing 35 Nozzle check pattern 22 33 O Orientation 10 Outdated ink cartridges 23 26 to 27 P Page Setup dialog box 10 Paper EPSON 18 to 20 feeding problems 38 loading 5 to 6 9 to 10 16 17 to 18 19 size 9 10 12 thickness lever 16 36 37 type setting see Media Type setting Photo Paper 19 20 Photo Quality Glossy media 20 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 20 Photo Quality Media Pack 18 Photo Stickers 20 Preserving photos 19 Previewing 9 12 Print dialog box 6 8 Print head aligning 28 cleaning 21 to 22 Print Head Alignment utility 28 Print quality problems 36 to 38 Printable Area setting 10 Printer cable 43 44 check 33 cleaning 29 control panel 32 to 33 features 1 maintaining 21 to 29 movies 4 noise 36 parts 31 problems 32 to 33 34 35 status 9 12 transporting 30 Printing advanced 13 to 16 controlling 8 to 9 12 Macintosh 9 to 12 Windows 5 to 9 with custom project types 14 to 15 Problems installing software 34 miscellaneous 39 paper feeding 38 print quality 36 to 38 printing 35 to 36 setting up printer 34 Progress Meter 9 Project types custom 14 to 15 Q Quality Speed setting 7 11 R Reference Guide 2 to 3 Reinstalling software 40 S Safety instructions 44 to 45 Saving settings 15 Smears 16 37 S
30. est results load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment 2 Ifyou have an application running access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 6 Windows or page 10 Macintosh Or with Windows click Start point to Settings then select Printers Right click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 icon in the Printers window Select Properties in Windows 98 or Windows 95 Document Defaults in Windows NT or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 3 Windows Click the Utility tab Macintosh Click the ial Utility button 4 You see the Utility menu Click the Print Head Alignment 4 button 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page 6 Select the most precise alignment pattern from the choices on the test page Enter the number of the best aligned pattern following the instructions on the screen You may need to repeat steps 5 and 6 more than once to align your print head completely Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best you should clean it several times a year Follow these steps 1 Turn off the printer unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable 2 Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder 3 Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft damp cloth Use a soft brush to clean dust or dirt on the sheet feeder 4 Clean ink out of the printer s interior with a soft damp cloth ey Don t touch the gears inside the printer
31. ges and do not 9 covered by EPSON s warranty When you need new ink cartridges contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www epson com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Before you replace a cartridge be sure to read the precautions below If you need to replace an ink cartridge before the lights flash because the ink is too old for example follow the instructions in Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge on page 26 Ink Cartridge Precautions Ny Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink oe If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water Rue To avoid damaging the printer never move the print head by hand O kd Don t open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it with a new one Once you remove a cartridge you can t reuse it even if it contains ink You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it Don t try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge 23 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges You can replace a cartridge when the black or amp color ink out light is either flashing or on If you perform these steps when both ink out lights are off the printer cleans the print heads as described on page 21 Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin Once you start the ink cartridge replacement
32. he new cartridge forward slightly as you place it in the holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the hooks poo Don t place the cartridge under oO the hooks you may damage the clamp when you close it 7 Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place but don t press down on the cartridge itself 8 Ifyou need to replace the other ink cartridge repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9 9 Press the I load eject button again and close the printer cover The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system The power light flashes and the printer makes noise Charging takes about 30 seconds When it s finished the power light stops flashing and stays on pore Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing unless the Oo printer hasn t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes 27 28 Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines you may need to align the print head Your printer must be connected to a local port not on a network to use the Print Head Alignment utility Follow these steps 1 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and letter size paper is loaded peta Load paper that s at least 8 27 inches 210 mm wide to prevent ink 2 from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts For the b
33. hen double click the E EPSON icon Macintosh Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon then double click the EPSON icon The Main Menu appears EPSON STYLUS COLOR 880 C Install Printer Driver Install Creative Software Click here View EPSON Documentation EPSON piere Exit Click View Electronic Documentation The main screen for your printer appears EPSON STYTIS COLOR 890 You can either view the manual from the CD ROM View Reference Guide or C vian Referenco Guide copy the manual to your hard drive Install Reference Guide and view it from there For details on viewing the manual see the next section G Install Reference Guide Quit If you copied the manual to your hard drive you can access it at any time as follows Windows Select Start Programs EPSON and double click ESC880 Guide Macintosh Open the EPSON Stylus Color 880 folder and double click View Reference Guide When you first open the Reference Guide you see this screen EPSON STYLUS COLOR 880 oO Indec Search a Glossary Reference Guide A Home Help Click here to expand the Welcome to the EPSON Reference Guide table of This software Reference Guide is your on screen guide to your EPSON STYLUS contents COLOR 880 printer By clicking the links on the left side of this screen you can get information on the following topics Printing with Windows How to print using the printer software for Windows
34. is book contains system requirements important safety information and instructions on m printing with Windows or on a Macintosh m maintaining the printer m solving basic problems m viewing your electronic printer manual and printer movies To learn detailed information about using your printer and printer software see your electronic Reference Guide Instructions on viewing your Reference Guide are on page 2 Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines gy Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury i peta Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment e QOTe Notes contain important information about your printer TIP Tips contain additional hints for better printing ON Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual Your printer software CD ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your printer The manual is in HTML format so you need a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3 0 or later to view it If you are using a different browser the pages may not display correctly OTe A browser is not included on the printer software CD ROM You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there Follow these steps l 2 Insert your printer software CD ROM Windows Double click My Computer double click your amp CD ROM drive icon t
35. lp with the creative software on the printer software CD ROM please contact the manufacturer as listed below Software Web site Email Telephone ArcSoft http www arcsoft com support arcsoft com 510 440 9901 Photolmpression 8 30 AM to 2000 5 30 PM PST ArcSoft PhotoMontage 2000 Trellix Web http support trellix com 503 684 4647 8 00 AM to 12 00 PM PST Requirements and Notices This chapter includes system requirements safety instructions legal notices and other important information Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software your system should have An IBM compatible PC with at least a 486 66 MHz for Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 or 486 25 MHz for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 processor Pentium processor recommended Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 At least 16MB of RAM 32MB for Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows Me or 64MB for Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 recommended At least 50MB of free hard disk space 100MB recommended VGA or better display adapter and monitor Double speed 2x CD ROM drive quad speed 4x or faster recommended for installing the printer software For parallel connection a high speed bidirectional IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable 6 to 10 feet long with a D SUB 25 pin male connector for your computer and a 36 pin Centronics compatible connector for the pri
36. moving your printer Follow the instructions here for m cleaning the print head below m replacing an ink cartridge on page 23 m aligning the print head on page 28 m cleaning the printer on page 29 m transporting the printer on page 30 For more details watch your Fix it Flix movies as described on page 4 and read your electronic Reference Guide as described on page 2 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint or dots are missing from the image you may need to clean the print head This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly Cleaning the print head uses ink so clean it only if print quality declines You can clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility when the printer is connected to a local port not over a network as described below You can also clean the print head using the printer s control panel buttons as shown in your Fix it Flix movies and described in your Reference Guide pollo When you don t turn on your printer for a long time the print quality QO can decline It s a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet don t use the cleaning sheet with your printer it may jam inside the printer Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility 1 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and both the black and amp color ink
37. nter For USB connection a computer running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 with a Windows compliant USB port and a shielded USB AB cable from Series A computer to Series B printer up to 6 5 ft 2 meters long gollo Using an improperly shielded USB cable especially a cable more than 6 5 ft j O T 2 meters long may cause the printer to malfunction hd 43 44 Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software your system should have m An Apple iMac series Power Macintosh G3 or G4 with USB port m Mac OS 8 5 1 or later OTe If your iMac is running OS 8 1 you ll need to upgrade your operating system before installing your printer software If your iMac is running OS 8 5 1 Apple recommends that you install iMac Update 1 1 To find out which operating system your iMac is running select About This Computer from the Apple menu At least 16MB of available RAM 32MB recommended At least 50MB of free hard disk space 100MB recommended VGA or better display adapter and monitor Double speed 2x CD ROM drive quad speed 4x or faster recommended for installing the printer software m A shielded USB AB cable from Series A computer to Series B printer up to 6 5 ft 2 meters long pore Using an improperly shielded USB cable especially a cable more than 6 5 ft O 2 meters long may cause the printer to malfunction Sf ENERGY STAR Compliance nut As an ENERGY STAR Partner
38. ntifying Printer Parts Diagnosing Printer Problems Checking the Control Panel Lights Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software Problems with Printing Problems Getting Good Print Quality Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Creative Software Technical Support REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Warranty INDEX 23 23 24 26 28 29 30 31 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 38 39 40 4 4 42 43 43 44 44 44 45 46 47 48 49 EPSON Ink Jet Papers and Ink Cartridges Use EPSON paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned EPSON printers all of their awards EPSON papers are specially coated to work with EPSON s quick drying inks You ll notice that when prints come out of your printer you can immediately handle them There is no drying time no smearing or smudging and your image is crisp and smooth Here are the inks for your printer and just a few of EPSON s papers Photo Paper and Panoramic Photo Paper ET Photo lab quality heavier weight glossy paper available in a oe o EPSON E Pn R Y variety of sizes Perfect for col
39. oftware creative 42 reinstalling 40 solving problems 34 to 35 uninstalling 40 Special effects 15 Special papers 18 to 20 sRGB Standard Red Green Blue setting 15 Support 41 to 42 System requirements 43 to 44 T Text Graph setting 15 Thickness lever 16 36 37 Transfer Paper Iron On Cool Peel 20 39 Transparencies 20 Transporting printer 30 Troubleshooting 31 to 39 Two sided printing 17 to 18 U Uninstalling software 40 USB 35 40 43 to 44 Utilities Head Cleaning 21 to 22 Print Head Alignment 28 W Watermark 9 12 Windows default settings 8 printer status 9 printing with 5 to 9 system requirements 43 USB 40 43 USB problems 35 World Wide Web 41 51 How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges paper and other printing media contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www epson com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral EPSON Ink Cartridges Black 7019201 U S or T019311 Canada Ne Color 1020201 U S or T020311 Canada EPSON Papers Paper name Size Part number EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041060 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041059 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 041062 S041029 A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S0
40. olution and improperly exposed photos PhotoEnhance also lets you add special effects To use PhotoEnhance set the Mode option to PhotoEnhance in your printer settings dialog box m Mode C Automatic EPSON C Custom Standard b I Digital Camera Correction If your photograph was taken with a digital camera you can select Digital Camera Correction to improve your printed images You can also select from a list of specialized settings for photographs such as People and Nature or add special effects such as Soft Focus or Sepia tint OTe PhotoEnhance does not affect your original image it only affects your printout PhotoEnhance works only with Color ink you cannot turn on PhotoEnhance with Black ink selected Printing with PhotoEnhance may take longer on some systems 13 Using Custom Project Types Your EPSON Stylus Color 880 printer software includes custom project types with preset options for printing specific types of documents such as reports graphs or drafts These options let you quickly select the best settings for your particular type of document and paper or select a color matching method for your project See the list of options on the next page EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 Properties 24 x Main Paper Layout Utility Media Type Plain paper mink Always choose your Media Type and Ink settings before you select amp Color Black a custom project type
41. or photo keepsakes of snapshots framed art banners and panoramics Matte Paper Heavyweight i Heavyweight bright white ultra smooth coated paper with matte finish Perfect EPSON ss for photographs signs and crafts Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Bright white with a smooth matte finish to create your best impression Perfect for presentations newsletters color reproductions and all your photo and craft projects EPSON Ink Cartridges ga For best results always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges y Z yoh fea Black T019201 U S or T019311 Canada t Color T020201 U S or T020311 Canada Ally For more information on other EPSON products and fun project ideas j Per Lag Segeg look for the EPSON Print Lab Series at www epson com See the inside back cover for a list of EPSON papers and ink cartridges and ordering information Welcome Your EPSON Stylus Color 880 880i or 8 printer is the ideal output device for small office or home printing With resolutions of up to 2880 by 720 dpi you can print anything from reports and resumes to photos and newsletters with great results AOT The EPSON Stylus Color 880i and EPSON Stylus Color 8 printers are functionally identical to the EPSON Stylus Color 880 printer Therefore A this guide refers to the printer as the EPSON Stylus Color 880 About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software see the Start Here poster Th
42. oth of the ink out lights come on jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head or you may not have removed the yellow tape seal from the installed ink cartridge s Turn off the printer open the cover and check inside for any jammed paper Then turn the printer back on If an ink out light remains on and the print head moves into replacement position replace the ink cartridge s as described on page 26 If the lights still flash and or come on contact your dealer or EPSON see page 41 for contact information i amp flash When all the lights flash your printer may have an internal error Make sure you removed all the packing material as described on the Start Here poster Then turn off the printer wait a few seconds and turn it on again If the lights still flash contact your dealer or EPSON see page 41 for contact information Gi amp are off When all the lights are off the printer is not receiving power Try these solutions m Make sure the printer is turned on Turn off the printer plug in the power cord securely and turn on the printer again m Make sure the outlet is operable and is not controlled by a switch or timer If in doubt try using another outlet Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source Follow these steps l 2 3 4 Make sure both the printer and comp
43. out lights are off If an ink out light is flashing replace the ink cartridge instead 21 22 2 Ifyou have an application running access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 6 Windows or page 10 Macintosh Or with Windows click Start point to Settings then select Printers Right click your EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 printer icon in the Printers window Then select Properties in Windows 98 or Windows 95 Document Defaults in Windows NT or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 3 Windows Click the Utility tab Macintosh Click the E Utility button 4 On the Utility menu click the Head Cleaning KI button 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head Cleaning takes about 30 seconds during which the printer makes some noise and the D power light flashes pro Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing unless the Q printer hasn t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes Lf 6 When the power light stops flashing run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean and reset the cleaning cycle Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern Then click Next The nozzle check pattern prints see below for details 7 Ifthe nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots click Finish If the pattern is missing dots click Clean to clean the print head again If you don t see any improvement after cleaning three or fou
44. printable area of the page See Specifications in your electronic Reference Guide for information The image size or position is incorrect Make sure the paper and or layout options are set correctly The image is inverted as if viewed in a mirror Turn off Flip Horizontal in the printer software or the mirror setting in your application software If you re printing on EPSON Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper the image should be inverted so it irons on correctly The printer prints blank pages m Make sure your printer is selected in your application or as the Windows default printer or the current printer in the Macintosh Chooser m Make sure the paper size settings in the printer software are correct See the electronic Reference Guide for instructions m Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 21 39 40 Uninstalling Printer Software Windows 1 Double click My Computer then double click the Control Panel icon 2 Double click Add Remove Programs Click EPSON Printer Software in the program list then select your EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 printer icon 3 Click the Add Remove button Change Remove button in Windows 2000 and follow the instructions 4 Ifyou re using the USB port in Windows 98 click EPSON USB Printer Devices in the program list then click the Add Remove button 5 Restart your computer Macintosh 1 Insert your printer software
45. r printer model here SC 880 6 404 ok FF Click OK Paper Size Letter Cancel Orientation MES Landscape O Rotate by 180 degrees O Double Sided Printing Margins O Folded Booklet Reduce or Enlarge jr00 Printable Area Standard Maximum O Centered Make the following selections on the page setup dialog box m Make sure your EPSON Stylus Color 880 printer model SC 880 is selected If the model is incorrect you need to select your printer in the Chooser see the Start Here poster for instructions m Select the correct Paper Size Orientation and Printable Area settings for your document See your electronic Reference Guide for details m Click OK to close the page setup dialog box and return to your application window Selecting Printer Software Settings Now open the File menu and click Print You see the main printer settings dialog box for your application your dialog box may look slightly different EPSON SC 880 6 404 2 Kalem l Letter copies 1 Select the type Normal Pages AI of paper you Color Controls O Range C loaded Ink i i Color Select the MediaType Plain P p3 edia Type ain Paper O Black Ink clor m Mode Automatic Q PhotoEnhance Quality y Speed Custom Select Automatic mode Select faster or higher quality printing or in between The most important thing to remember is
46. r running a printer check as described on page 33 Checking the Control Panel Lights paper out light color ink out light black ink out light power light 6 and amp are on cleaning button load eject power button button is on The power light is on when the printer is on and ready to print It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job charging ink or cleaning the print head dl flashes and When the i paper out light flashes and both ink out lights come on you have a paper jam Press the i load eject button to try to clear the jam If that doesn t work turn off the printer and gently pull out all the paper Make sure none of the sheets are curled creased old stuck together or too thin Then reload the paper turn on the printer and press the J load eject button to resume printing lis on When the i paper out light comes on your paper is out or incorrectly loaded Make sure none of the sheets are curled creased old stuck together or too thin Then reload the paper and press the i load eject button to resume printing 6 or amp flash When an ink out light flashes your ink supply is low Make sure you have a replacement cartridge 6 or amp are on When an ink out light comes on you need to replace the ink cartridge See page 23 for instructions and dl flash and 6 and amp are on When the power and i paper out lights flash and one or b
47. r times check the solutions in Problems Getting Good Print Quality on page 36 You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight this allows any dried ink to soften and then try cleaning the print head again Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you print missing dots Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete with no gaps in the dot pattern If your printout looks okay you re done ae issing dot missing dots If any dots are missing as shown clean the print 9 head again see page 21 for instructions Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the 6 black or amp color ink out light flashes the indicated cartridge is low on ink This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge When the light stays on the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it o You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty Leave the empty O cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package m Black ink cartridge T019201 U S T019311 Canada m Color ink cartridge T020201 U S T020311 Canada refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not pera To ensure good results use genuine EPSON ink cartrid
48. rinting Tips Assure high quality printouts on special media by loading the printable side up Details For advanced settings and more information on printing for example previewing your printout changing the paper size or adding a watermark see your electronic Reference Guide described on page 2 Printing on a Macintosh This section describes the basic steps for printing on a Macintosh To print with Windows see page 5 Load paper only up to this arrow Loading Paper Make sure your printer and Slide paper computer are turned on against the right edge Place your paper against the right guide edge guide and slide the left edge guide against the paper 10 Follow these guidelines when loading paper m Load the printable side face up It s usually whiter or brighter than the other side m Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first m Don t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide OTe If you re printing on envelopes see page 16 for loading instructions e Opening the Printer Software After you open your application program and create your document you re ready to select your page setup and other printer software settings From the File menu click Page Setup You see your application s page setup dialog box your dialog box may look slightly different Select your Paper Size Orientation and Printable Area settings Verify you
49. s and applications Using Advanced Custom Settings For maximum control over your project you can customize your print settings such as Print Quality Halftoning and Gamma and use special effects To access these settings in your printer software click Custom and then click the Advanced button 7 Media Type i Color Management O Laipa e Color Controls Gamma D 1 8 i C PhotoEnhanced Color TY C No Color Adjustment C Black C sRGB 3 ICM 2 Print Quality Normal 360dpi e Ec x Jo MicroWweave Brightness 0 Us i Z High Speed Contrast 0 Saturati 0 _ a Flip Horizontal oe a i 1 O Cyan 0 es podm Hnest Detar sn a Magenta 0 f a a O Yellow 0 Save Settings Cancel Help 15 16 After you customize your print settings you can save them as a group so you can reuse them whenever you print a similar project QOTe The default Gamma setting of 1 8 provides the optimum contrast quality for your photos However you can change it to either 1 5 for decreased contrast or 2 2 for increased contrast recommended for matching colors with sRGB devices For more details on the printer settings see your electronic Reference Guide as described on page 2 Printing on Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time flap edge first and printable side up Place them against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against
50. s in Windows 98 or Windows 95 Document Defaults in Windows NT or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 Then click the Main tab 4 Select the default settings you want to use for all your applications Click OK when you re finished Remember that you can always change the settings in your application when you want to print different types of documents Controlling Printing At the Print dialog box click OK or Print depending on your application to start printing Print 20x Printer Name Properties Status Idle Type EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 Where LPT1 T Print to file Comment Page range opies all Number of copies hr y Current a Selection Pages I Collate i by commas For example 1 3 Document z Print Print what Options Enter page and or page ranges G A 5 12 Jal Pages in range X Ck Close Click OK to start printing After a moment the Progress Meter appears and shows the progress of your print job You can use the buttons to cancel pause or restart printing You can also see how much ink you have left 18 EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 LPT1 See Saved0n2000 02 07 1 Page 0 3 a Media Type Plain Paper Paper Size Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in zj Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Does not appear if Ink Levels you are printing over a network Black Ink I Color Ink T Q Epson P
51. ser or FTP Site other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON E MAIL To receive technical advice through e mail go to Technical Support http www epson com and complete the form under the troubleshooting tab as requested Automated A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a Telephone Services day seven days a week To use these services you must have a touch tone telephone and call 800 922 8911 41 42 To speak to a technical support representative dial m U S 562 276 7564 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday m Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready m Product name EPSON Stylus Color 880 EPSON Stylus Color 880i or EPSON Stylus Color 8 m Product serial number located on the back of the printer m Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration m Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges paper manuals and accessories from EPSON at 800 873 7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www epson com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Creative Software Technical Support If you need he
52. sert it in the printer with the printed side down with the top edge first as shown 6 Click Resume The printer prints the even numbered pages OTe For an animated demonstration of double sided printing watch the v printer movies on this topic as described on page 4 Using Special Papers How can you get the best looking photos most vivid colors and sharpest text Always use EPSON s special ink jet papers To show you how much difference EPSON paper can make we ve included some free samples in the EPSON Photo Quality Media Pack Instructions for printing on the samples are given in the following sections For a list of EPSON special ink jet papers and ordering information see the inside back cover EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight has a professional looking flat matte finish for printing photos and graphics on a non glossy surface Load up to 20 sheets as described on page 5 including a support sheet beneath the stack Before printing select Matte Paper Heavyweight as the Media Type EPSON Photo Paper You can use EPSON Photo Paper to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing Photo Paper is available in a variety of sizes Keep the following in mind when using EPSON Photo Paper m Always load the paper with the whiter glossier side facing up Load up to 20 sheets of 4 x 6 inch letter size or A4 size Photo Paper or 1 sheet of Panoramic
53. system The power light flashes and the printer makes noise Charging takes about 30 seconds When it s finished the power light stops flashing and stays on pete Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing unless the o printer hasn t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes 25 26 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge When an ink cartridge is more than six months old you may need to replace it if you notice that your printouts don t look as good as they used to If print quality doesn t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head you can replace one or both cartridges Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge before the black or amp color ink out light is flashing or on 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing the power light should be on but not flashing then open the printer cover 2 Press the li load eject button and hold it for about three seconds until the print head moves left and the power light begins flashing 3 Pull up the ink cartridge clamp The cartridge rises up from its holder The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement To replace the black ink cartridge lift up only the smaller clamp on the left 4 Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully 5 Unwrap the new ink cartridge Then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top black cartridge color cartridge 6 Tilt t
54. t you d print it in three sections of 60 pages 30 sheets 60 pages 30 sheets and 55 pages 28 sheets The page ranges you d select in your software application s print dialog box are 1 60 61 120 and 121 175 If your long document has an odd number of pages make sure you print even numbers of pages for the first sections and print an odd number for the last section That way if you have a blank page it will appear at the end of your document Follow these steps 1 Load plain paper or another double sided media in your printer 2 Open your printer software as described on page 6 for Windows and page 10 for Macintosh 3 Windows Choose Double Sided Printing on the EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 Properties Layout tab Macintosh Choose Double Sided Printing in the Page Setup dialog box 4 Start printing The printer prints all the odd numbered pages first starting with page 1 17 18 When the first side of all the pages has printed you see a window on your screen telling you to reload the paper Double Sided Printing Front printing is finished To print on the back turn the paper over and reload it with the leading edge down then click the Resume button When printing over a network it may not be possible to use the Double Sided Printing feature If printing does not start after you send the print job click the Stop button 5 Reload the entire stack of paper without changing the order of the pages and in
55. t or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E 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 do 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 apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity 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 6 43 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part
56. t the Premium Glossy Photo Paper ink coverage for the type of paper you are using Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies The Media Type setting for your paper may not be the same as the name of your paper To be sure you are using the correct setting see the table below or the instructions that came with your paper For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes Select this Media Type setting Plain paper EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Stickers Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Matte Paper Heavyweight peta If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet don t use the OQ cleaning sheet with this printer it may jam inside the printer OTe The availability of paper types varies by location Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for
57. tasks Follow these steps to watch your printer movies 1 Insert your printer software CD ROM 2 Windows Double click My Computer double click your 8 CD ROM drive icon then double click the E EPSON icon Macintosh Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon then double click the EPSON icon The Main Menu appears Main Menu Install Printer Driver Ol Install Creative Software Click here aS Ue iene E 7 ip Exit 3 Click View EPSON Documentation then click Watch Printer Movies The main Fix it Flix screen appears GAAT CLEANING PRINT MOVIES TO HELP YOU SOLVE COMMON PRINTING PROBLEMS PG 4 Click the poster for the movie you want to see If necessary select an option on the next screen The movie starts playing Printing from Start to Finish Here s what to do to print a basic document such as a newsletter or photograph from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controlling the print job Follow the instructions here for printing with Windows below printing on a Macintosh on page 9 If you re already familiar with ink jet printing you can skip ahead to these topics using advanced settings on page 13 printing on envelopes on page 16 double sided printing on page 17 using special papers on page 18 selecting the correct media type on page 20 Printing with Windows This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows To print on a Macintosh
58. them You ll get better results if you press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time Set the thickness lever to the Lever position when you print on position for envelopes or other thick media oe Return the lever to the paper 0 position before you print on regular paper Select Plain paper as the Media Type setting and choose the correct envelope size as the Paper Size setting If the printing smears or you have banding light lines try turning off High Speed printing in the Advanced dialog box See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions on accessing the dialog box Double Sided Printing You can print on both sides of each page with the double sided printing option in your EPSON printer software This section includes instructions for standard double sided printing You can also create single fold booklets with Folded Booklet double sided printing See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions OTe Use only media types that support double sided printing Depending on the type of paper and the amount of ink used in your document ink Yw may bleed through to the other side of the paper Double sided printing is not available when the printer is shared over a network You can print up to 60 pages per document on 30 sheets of paper If you re printing a longer document you ll need to print it in sections For example if you were printing a 175 page documen
59. ting 8 to 9 12 Copies setting 38 Creative software 42 Custom project types 14 to 15 D Default settings Windows 8 Digital signature 35 Documentation 1 Double sided printing 17 to 18 Driver signing 35 Duplexing 17 to 18 E Economy setting 15 Electronic manual 2 to 3 E mail technical support 41 ENERGY STAR 44 Envelopes 16 EPSON Accessories 23 42 automated telephone services 41 Electronic support services 41 help 41 to 42 Monitor3 12 papers 18 to 20 Store 42 World Wide Web site 41 F Faint images 37 Fix it Flix 4 Flip Horizontal setting 39 FTP 41 G Gamma setting 16 Glossy media 20 Graph setting 15 H Head Cleaning utility 21 to 22 Help creative software 42 EPSON 41 to 42 printer movies 4 High Quality Ink Jet Paper 20 High Speed setting 36 High resolution images 38 49 50 I ICM Image Color Matching setting 15 Incorrect characters 38 Incorrect colors 37 Ink cartridge replacing 23 to 25 replacing outdated 23 26 to 27 safety instructions 45 Ink Jet Transparencies 20 Ink level 9 23 Ink setting 7 11 Internet 41 Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper 20 39 L Layout problems 39 Lever thickness 16 36 37 Lights 32 to 33 M Macintosh printer status 12 printing with 9 to 12 system requirements 44 USB 44 Maintaining printer 21 to 29 Matte Paper Heavyweight 19 20 Media Pack EPSON 18 Media Type setting 7 11 20 MicroWeav
60. uter are turned off Disconnect the interface cable from the printer Make sure paper is loaded in the printer Hold down the i load eject button then press and release the D power button Continue holding down the i load eject button until the power light starts to flash then release it The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number ink counter and a nozzle check pattern Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below If the pattern has gaps in its dots you SF need to clean the print head see page 21 E To end the check turn off the printer after it prints the check page Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer If the check page prints the problem probably lies in your software settings the interface cable or your computer If the check page doesn t print you may have a problem with your printer Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions beginning on page 34 If nothing seems to work contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 41 33 34 Problems and Solutions Below are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer installing software getting good print quality feeding paper or other miscellaneous problems Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer started making noise after ink cartridge installation m The first time you install ink cartridges the printer must
61. ype setting matches the paper you loaded See page 20 for guidelines m Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up It is usually whiter or shinier m If either ink out light is flashing replace the ink cartridge see page 23 If your ink cartridge is more than six months old see page 26 for replacement steps m Try using Automatic mode See page 7 Windows or page 11 Macintosh for instructions m Run the Print Head Alignment utility See page 28 for instructions m Turn off High Speed printing in the printer software m Make sure the paper thickness lever is in the 0 position as shown below Set the lever to the position when you print on thicker paper or envelopes Your printout is blurry or smeared m Make sure your paper isn t damp or loaded face down the printable side should be loaded face up If it s damp reload a new stack of paper m Use a support sheet with special media or try loading your media one sheet at a time m Make sure your paper or media meets the specifications listed in your electronic Reference Guide m Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of EPSON inks Non EPSON media may not be compatible and may produce ink bleeding or pooling m Run the Print Head Alignment utility See page 28 for instructions m Check the paper thickness lever position If it s in the position your printer is set for thicker paper or envelopes

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