Epson Stylus C86 manual

EPSON Stylus C86 Quick Guide Basic Printing Printing Photos Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Problems Requirements and Notices CPD-17832 4049262-00 xxx [...]

2 Contents Contents Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Printing with Macin[...]

Basic Printing 3 Basic Printing Before y ou start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. If you ’ re using Windows NT ® 4.x, see page 1 0 for instructions on installing the software. Loading Paper 1. Open the output tray and its extension. 2. F an the stack of paper and place it agai[...]

4 Basic Printing Printing in Windows 1. F rom the File menu, click Print . Y ou see a P rint window like this one: 2. Make sure Epson Stylus C86 Series is selected. 3. Click the Properties or Prefe rences button. (If you see a Setup , Printer , or Options button, click it. Then click Properties or Pref erences on the next screen.) 4. Select the fol[...]

Printing in Windows 5 5. Select from these Quality Option settings: Draft: F or rough drafts with reduced print quality Text: F or text-only documents with higher text quality Text & Image: F or doc uments with text and images with higher quality Photo: F or photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo: F or photos or graphics wit[...]

6 Basic Printing Printing with Macintosh OS X If you ’ re using an OS X compatible printing application, follow the steps belo w to print a document. (If y ou ’ re using an a pplication that’ s compatible only with Maci nt osh ® Classic mode, follow the steps on page 8 instead.) Before you b egin, mak e sure you adde d you r pri nter to th e[...]

Printing with Macintosh OS X 7 6. Select the following P rint Settings as necessar y: Note: F or more information about printer set tings, clic k the ? or Help but ton. The Quality set ting on thi s screen gives y ou the best combi nation of qualit y and print speed for most prints. F or instr uctions on printing at the highest qualit y (Photo RPM)[...]

8 Basic Printing Printing with Macintosh OS 9 Be fo re yo u b e gi n, m ak e su re yo u s e le c te d y ou r pr i nt er i n t h e C ho o se r as d es c ri be d on the Start Here sheet. 1 . Fr o m th e Fi l e m e n u , s e l e c t Page Setup . Select the following settings: 2. After you choose your settings, click OK . 3 . Fr o m th e Fi l e m e n u[...]

Printing with Macintosh OS 9 9 5. Y ou can also do t he following: ■ Click to r educe or enlar ge your imag e, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. ■ Click to turn on background printing. ■ Click to change the Print button to Preview . Y ou can then click it to preview your printout. ■ Click to check your ink levels. 6. Click Print .[...]

10 Basic Pri nting Installing Printer Software for Windows NT 4.x Before y ou begin, complete the instructions on the St a r t H e re sheet for setting up your printer . F or instr uctions on installing printer software in Windows ® XP , M e, 2000, 98, or on a Macintosh, see your St a r t Here sheet. Note: Use a parallel cable to conne ct the prin[...]

Printing Photos 11 Printing Photos You can print beautiful snapshots and enlargements with or without white borders. See the section on loading paper, below, th en see one of the fo llowing sections for instructions on printing photos in Windows or Macintosh. Loading Paper Her e are the re commended papers and sizes for printing photos: Note: Y ou [...]

12 Printing Photos As with traditional photos, Epson recomme nds proper car e that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ F ram e prints under glass or 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[...]

Printing Photos in Wind ows 13 Printing Photos in Windows 1. S tart your photo program and open your photo file. 2. Open the F ile menu and click Print . Make sure your printer is selected, then click Properties or Pref erences . (If you see a Setup , Printer , or Options button, click it. Then c lick Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) [...]

14 Printing Photos Customizing Your Photo Settings 1. On the Main tab , click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window . If you see a warning note, click Continue . 2. Select the following advanced settings as necessar y: Note: F or the hi ghest print qualit y , select Photo RPM . Please note that printing will take longer in th[...]

Printing Photos in Wind ows 15 4. Select the following page lay out settings as necessary: Note: Some lay out set ti ngs may not be av ailable, depending on other se t tings you c hoose. 5. Select image position or r esizing options as necessary . These affect only your printed image, and are not av ai lable for borderless printing. 6. If you ’ r[...]

16 Printing Photos Printing Photos on Macintosh OS X 1. S tart your photo program and open your photo file. 2 . Fr o m th e Fi l e m e n u s e l e c t Page Setup . Y ou see a window like this one: 3. F or pictures without white borders, select Stylus C86(Sheet Feede r - Borderless) in the F ormat for pull-down list. 4. Selec t yo ur P ap er Siz e. [...]

Printing Photos on Macintosh OS X 17 8. F or pictures without white borders, select Stylus C86(Sheet Feede r - Borderless) in the P rinter pull-down list. 9. Select Print Settings fr om the list. 10. Select the Media Type for the paper you ’ re using. 11. Select Quality (for higher quality) or Speed (for faster printing) using the slider . 12. Do[...]

18 Printing Photos 3. If you ’ re printing photos without white borders, select Expansion from the pull-down list. Y ou see a window like this one: 4. Adjust the Expansion slider to choose Min, Max , or the in-between se tting. Min retains the entire image in your print, but there may be a small white edge on the borders of the print. Max expands[...]

Printing Photos on Ma cintosh OS 9 19 4. For photos without white borders, click the Borderless checkbox. Read the message and click OK . Click the Expansion button. Y ou see a window like this one: Adjust the Expansion slider to choose Min, Max , or the in-between se tting. Min retains the entire image in your print, but there may be a small white[...]

20 Printing Photos Customizing Your Photo Settings 1. On the printer settings window , select Custom , then click Advance d . 2. Select these advanced settings as necessary: Note: F or the hi ghest print qualit y , select Photo RPM . Please note that printing will take longer in this mode. 3. Click OK to save your settings, then click Print . S e l[...]

Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Replacing Ink Cartridges When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. When the red ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). When you print , you ’ll al so see a messa ge on yo ur scree n telli ng you wh ich cartridge is low or empty . Purchasing Ink Cartridges U se these E[...]

22 Re placing Ink C artridges Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reac h of c hildren. If ink gets on your hands, w ash them thoroughly with soap and water . If ink gets in your e yes, flush them immediately with water . Don ’t remo ve the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Don ’t remo ve the green IC c hip from th[...]

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 23 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. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on (the green power light should be on, but not flashing). Then open the printer cover . 2. P[...]

24 Re placing Ink C artridges 4. Open the cartridge cover . 5. Squeeze the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the printer . Don ’ t take the used cartridge apar t or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, w ash them thoroughly with soap and water . If ink gets into your e yes, flush them immediately with w ater .[...]

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 6. Before y ou remov e the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times. 7. U nwrap th e new ink cartridge and lower it into the holder . P ush down gently until the cartridge is firmly seated. Caution: Don ’t touc h the green circuit board o n the front of the cartridg e; you ma y inhibit [...]

26 Re placing Ink C artridges 9. Close the cartridge co ver . 10. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. The printer begins charging the ink deliver y 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 r e[...]

Solving Problems 27 Solving Problems 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 is on Your paper ran out. Load more paper, then press the paper button to re sume printing. Red paper light flas[...]

28 Solving Problems 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.[...]

Problems and Solutions 29 4. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer , then do the following : Win dow s: Cli ck Print Nozzle Check Pat tern . Then click Print . Mac in t os h: Click Confirmation , then click Next . The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white lines[...]

30 Solving Problems Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below. T o speak to a technical support repr esentative, dial: ■ U.S.: (562) 276-7525 , 6 AM to 8 PM , P acific T ime, M onday through F riday and 7 AM to 4 PM , S aturday . ■ C[...]

Requirements and Notices 31 Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements ■ A Microsoft ® Windows compatible PC with a Pentium ® -equivalent processor (233 MHz or faster recommended) ■ Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2 000, Windows XP, or Windows N T 4.x ■ At least 64MB RAM (1 28MB recommended) ■ 100MB free hard disk space (200M[...]

32 Requirements and Noti ces Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read these safety in structions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to follow all wa rnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ■ Connect all equipment to prope[...]

Important Safety Instruct ions 33 ■ Unplug the printer and refer ser vicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if li quid has entered the pr inter; if the printer has been dropped or th e case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in perfor[...]

34 Requirements and Noti ces 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 Rule s. These li mits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment [...]

Declaration of Conformity 35 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 re[...]

36 Requirements and Noti ces Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warr anty statement, if purchased and op erated only in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manu facturer’s spec ification s and will be[...]

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 37 label or serial number be removed or should th e product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a res ult of mi suse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by d i s a s t e r s s u c h a s f i r e , f lo o d , a n d l i g h t n i n g, i m p r o p e r e[...]

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