Epson Stylus C82 manual

EPSON Stylus C82 Printer Basics ®[...]

ii Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduc ed, stored in a retrieval system, or tran smitted in any form or by any means, elec tronic, mechanical, phot ocopying, recording, or ot herwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIO N. The information contained herein is design ed only for[...]

iii Contents WELCOME! 1 About Your Software 2 About Your Documentation 3 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 4 Launching the Movies 4 Launching the Manual 5 PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7 Loading Paper 7 Loading Envelopes 8 Printing with Windows 10 Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often 13 Customizing Windows Print Settings 14 Printing o[...]

iv Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Checking Your Ink Supply 28 Purchasing Cartridges 28 Ink Cartridge Precautions 29 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 29 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Probl[...]

v INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X , AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer So ftware for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Softwa re for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 [...]

Welcome! 1 Welcome! The EPSON Stylus ® C82 printer is the ideal desktop printer for business and home use. With its exceptional speed and print re solutions, it is practical for everyday use, yet capable of delivering when you need s uperior printing. It provides you with these advanced features: ■ EPSON’s exclusive DuraBrite ™ inks. These q[...]

2 Welcome! About Your Software The CD-ROM that came with your printer includes all the software you need for printing. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print without it. Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s s upport web s[...]

Welcome! 3 About Your Documentation To set up your printer, see the Start Here sheet. You’ll also find information on the Start Here sheet for installing the printer software for Windows ® XP, Windows Me, and Windows 98, and Macintosh ® OS 8.6 to 9.x. This book contains system requirements , important safety information, your warranty, and inst[...]

4 Welcome! Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Use the EPSON Printer Information Cente r (EPIC) to view printer movies that quickly tell you how. EPIC al so includes an on-screen Reference Guide with additional printer details. If you haven’t installe d [...]

Welcome! 5 Launching the Manual 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. 2. Click Reference Guide . You see this screen: 3. Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. 4. Click on the topic you want to view. ■ Click right arrows to view subtopics, then click on a topic. ■ Click down arrows to clo[...]

6 Welcome![...]

Printing from Start to Finish 7 Printing from Start to Finish Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a photograph or newsletter— from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controllin g the print job. Follo w the instructions in these sections: ■ “Loading Paper” below ■ “Printing with Windows” on page 10 ■[...]

8 Printing from Start to Finish Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Don’t load paper above the a rrow on the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, ev en when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted pape r [...]

Printing from Start to Finish 9 2. Move the thickness lever on th e side of the printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the m position when you’re done.) 3. Before you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the page setup di[...]

10 Printing from Start to Finish Printing with Windows This section describes the basi c steps for printing with Wind ows. Make sure you have paper in the printer, as described on pa ge 7. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print: 1. From the File menu, click Print . You see your application’s Print dialog[...]

Printing from Start to Finish 11 You see the Main menu of your printer settings dialog box. 4. Select the type of do cument you’re printing: ■ Draft : For rough drafts on plain paper. Saves ink. ■ Text : For text-only documents, like letters or reports. Delivers high-quality text printing. ■ Text & Image : For documents that have bo th [...]

12 Printing from Start to Finish 6. You can also make these settings: ■ PhotoEnhance : Improves the appearance of low-resolution and improperly exposed photos. ■ Reverse Order : Prints your document so that the pages are in the right order when you retrieve them from the paper tray. ■ Print Preview : Lets you see what your printout will look [...]

Printing from Start to Finish 13 During printing, this window 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. Note: You can also press the printer’s ) button to cancel a print job in progress. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often You[...]

14 Printing from Start to Finish Customizing Windows Print Settings You can use advanced settings for color mat ching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of spe cial effects. 1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window. The Basic settings cha nge to the Advanced settings. 2. Select the[...]

Printing from Start to Finish 15 Printing on a Macintosh After you create your document in a software program, follow the steps in one of these sections to print: ■ For Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x applications, see the next section. ■ For Macintosh OS X applications, see page 18. Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you selected [...]

16 Printing from Start to Finish ■ Printable Area : Lets you center the text or im age on the page, or increase the printable area of the page. Note: Print qu ality may declin e at the edge s of the p rintout when Ma ximum is selected. Befo re printing a la rge document , print a si ngle page t o test print quality. 4. Click OK to close the Page [...]

Printing from Start to Finish 17 7. You can also do the following: ■ Click to reduce/enlarge your printed image, print multi-page layouts, or add a watermark. ■ Click to control background printing and schedule print jobs. ■ Click , then click Preview to preview your printout. ■ Click to check your ink levels. 8. Click Print . If you turned[...]

18 Printing from Start to Finish Printing with OS X If you’re using an OS X compatible print ing application, follow the steps below to print a document. (If you’re using an a pplication that’s compatible only with Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps on page 15 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to Print Cente r[...]

Printing from Start to Finish 19 5. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu. You see the window: Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help . The OS X printer driver contains a subset of the se ttings available with the OS 8.6 to 9.x Macintosh printer driver described in this book. 6. Select the following settings: ■ Load [...]

20 Printing from Start to Finish 7. You can also choose other print settin gs by selecting these options in the pull-down menu: ■ Copies & Pages , to select the number of copies or a page range ■ Layout , to select page layout options ■ Output Options , to save your print job as a PDF file ■ Color Management , to select ColorSync, ® ad[...]

Printing from Start to Finish 21 Customizing Macintosh Print Settings You can use custom and advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects. 1. On the printer settings window, click Custom . 2. Click the Custom Settings list to open it, and make any of these settings: ■ Text/Graph [...]

22 Printing from Start to Finish 3. To access advanced settings, click Custom , then click Advanced (OS 8.6 to 9.x) or click Advanced Settings (OS X). Note: For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on sa ving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click Help (OS X ) or (O S 8.6 to 9.x ). To select color management settings, [...]

Printing from Start to Finish 23 4. OS 8.6 to 9.x: Click OK to save your settings, then click Print . OS X: Click Print . Selecting the Correct Paper Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That’s why the paper Type setting (Media Type setting for Macintosh) is so important. It tel[...]

24 Printing from Start to Finish[...]

Maintaining Your Printer 25 Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for: ■ “Cleaning the Print Head” (below) ■ “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 27 ■ “Aligning the Print Head” on pa[...]

26 Maintaining Your Printer Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the H ink out light is off. (If the H ink out light is flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge; see page 27.) 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). [...]

Maintaining Your Printer 27 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this: Each staggered horizontal and stra ight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks okay, you’re done. If there are gaps in the lines, clean the print head aga[...]

28 Maintaining Your Printer Checking Your Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar. The window that a[...]

Maintaining Your Printer 29 When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children a nd do not drin[...]

30 Maintaining Your Printer 3. Press the H ink button for one second. The print he ad moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to be replaced stops under the _ mark. The P power light also begins to flash. Caution: Don’t press the H ink button for more th an 2 seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. To avoid damaging th[...]

Maintaining Your Printer 31 5. Pinch the front and back tabs of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Don’t take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into yo ur eyes, flush them immediately with water. 6. Before you remove the new c[...]

32 Maintaining Your Printer Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Even if the H ink out light isn’t flashing or o n, you may need to replace an ink cartridge if it’s been installed in your pr inter for more than six months and print quality declines. Follow these steps to replace old ink cartridges: 1. Print a nozzle check pattern t[...]

Maintaining Your Printer 33 6. Pinch the front and back tabs of the cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Don’t take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink g ets in your eyes, flus h them immediately with water. 7. Before you remove the new cartridg[...]

34 Maintaining Your Printer Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see white or black horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head. Note: Your printer must be connected direct ly to your computer (not over a network) to use the Print Head Alignment utility. 1. Turn on the printer. Then load p[...]

Maintaining Your Printer 35 6. Look at the four rows of patterns in your printout. For each row, select the pattern with the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other and enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen. If you find a perfectly aligned pattern for each row, click Next . If you find a row that doesn’t h[...]

36 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer and wait for the green P power light to go out. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 4. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder. 5. Clean the exterior [...]

Maintaining Your Printer 37 Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, yo u need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid dama ge, always leave the ink cartridge s installed wh en transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 5 afte[...]

38 Maintaining Your Printer[...]

Problem Solving 39 Problem Solving See “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 41 to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be. Then see these sections for solutions. ■ “Setup and Software Insta llation Problems” on page 43 ■ “Printer Problems” on page 44 ■ “Quality Problems” on page 45 ■ “Paper Problems?[...]

40 Problem Solving Printer Parts Paper support Printer co ver Output tray extensions Output tray Left edge guide Right edge guide Ink cartridge holder (not removable) Paper thickness lever Paper / Cancel Print Job button and paper out light Ink button and ink out light Power button and light[...]

Problem Solving 41 Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some probl ems by checking the printer’s control panel lights, as described in this section, or running a printer check, as described on page 42. Checking the Control Panel Lights Follow the guidelines below when yo u check the control panel lights: P is on or fl ashi ng The P power [...]

42 Problem Solving 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: 1. Make sure both the printer and comp uter are turned off. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the prin[...]

Problem Solving 43 Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you ha ve any problems setting up your printe r, installing software, or printing. Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the print er must charge its ink delivery[...]

44 Problem Solving ■ For Windows 2000 or XP, don’t select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing ; select Ignore or Warn instead. ■ If you’re using Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with a USB connection, make sure your system was not upgraded from Windows 95; the USB driver may not install correctly. ■ Make sure t[...]

Problem Solving 45 ■ Close open applications that you’re not using. ■ Increase your system’s memory (RAM). For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Select Draft as the Quality Type (Windows) or set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed (Macintosh). ■ In the Advanced dialog box, turn Super MicroWeave ® off (Macintosh only) and turn High [...]

46 Problem Solving Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). Reload new paper face up. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-sc[...]

Problem Solving 47 ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, load new paper face up. For best results, use genuine EPSON paper. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure Black Ink Only is off (Windows) or Color ink is selected (Macintosh), even when printing black and white photographs. ■ Clean the [...]

48 Problem Solving Some parts of your print are not as glossy as others. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of gloss may be uneven on glossy photo papers. Surface gloss decreases with greater pigment saturation. Paper Problems Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. ■ If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wro[...]

Problem Solving 49 The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. See page 11 (Windows), page 15 (Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x), or page 18 (Macintosh OS X). ■ Choose the correct margins for your paper size. The margins must be within the printable area of the page. See “Printer Specifications” in your[...]

50 Problem Solving Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstal l your printer driver and utilities if, for example, you upgrade your Windows operat ing system. You don’t need to uninstall your other photo software or the EPSON Printer Information Center. Windows 1. Click Start , and select Programs o[...]

Problem Solving 51 3. Select C82 Series(USB) in the printer list and click the Delete button. 4. Restart your Macintosh, then see page 57 for instructions on reinstalling your software. Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer, see the contact information below. For help using any other software with your printer, see your software’s [...]

52 Problem Solving Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus C82) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a st ore receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, ma[...]

Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 53 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X Follow the instructions in this section for: ■ “Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000” below ■ “Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x” on page 56 ■ “Installing Printer So[...]

54 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 3. After a moment, click Next . You see a screen indicati ng that Windows has found an unknown device. 4. Click Next . 5. Click Next again on the following screen. Wait while the files are copied to your computer. 6. Click Finish when you see this screen:[...]

Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 55 7. Read the license agreement and click Agree to continue with the installation. You see this screen: 8. Make sure you’ve loaded letter-size paper in your printer, then click Print a Test Page to check that your printer is set up correctly. 9. Optionally, click Install EPSON [...]

56 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x Before you begin, complete the instructions on the Start Here sheet for setting up your printer. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the pr inter to your computer. Wi ndows 95 and NT 4.x do not support a USB connection. 1.[...]

Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 57 7. Click Install Manual and Printer Movies and follow the on-screen directions to place a shortcut to the EPSON Printe r Information Center on your desktop. 8. Click Exit . When you see the EPSON Product Registration screen, register your printer as instructed. 9. Restart your [...]

58 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 4. Read the license agreement and click Continue , then click Agree . 5. Select the OS X drive where you want to install your printer software, then click Continue . 6. Click Install on the Easy Install screen and fo llow the on-screen instructions to install the printer softwa[...]

Requirements and Notices 59 Requirements and Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety ins tructions, legal notices, and other important information. Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its soft ware, your system should have: ■ A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium ® -equivalent processor, 233 MHz or fa[...]

60 Requirements and Notices Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its soft ware, your system should have: ■ An Apple ® iMac ™ series or Power Macintosh ® G3 or G4 with bui lt-in USB port ■ Mac ® OS 8.6 through 9.x; OS X 10.1 or la ter (Mac OS 9.1 or better recommended) ■ For Mac OS 8.6 throug h 9.x: 32MB RAM (64MB reco mm[...]

Requirements and Notices 61 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determin ed 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 introducti on of energy-efficient persona[...]

62 Requirements and Notices ■ Do not block or cover the openings in the printe r’s case or insert objects through the slots. ■ Except as specifically explained in this manual , do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qu alified service personnel under the fo llowing conditions : If the pow[...]

Requirements and Notices 63 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst allation. This equipment g[...]

64 Requirements and Notices 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 90806-24 69 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sol[...]

Requirements and Notices 65 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purc haser that the EPSON printer covered by this limited wa rranty statement, if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufactur er’s specificatio ns and will be free from [...]

66 Requirements and Notices THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED AB OVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANT IES INCLUDING, BU T NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHA NTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMEN T OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPO SE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY,[...]

Index 67 Index A Accessories, 29, 52 Advanced settings, 14, 22 to 23 Aligning print head, 34 to 35 Archival Matte Paper, 23 Automatic mode, Macintosh, 16, 19 B Background printing, 17 Banding, 45 Basic printing Macintosh, 15 to 20 Windows, 10 to 13 Best Photo setting, 11 Blank pages, 48 Blurry images, 46 Browser, 4 Buttons, 25 C Cable, printer, 59 [...]

68 Index G Gamma setting, 14, 22 H Head Cleaning utility, 25 to 26 Help, EPS ON, 51 to 52 High Speed setting, 14, 22, 45 High-resolution images, 47 I Incorrect characters, 49 Incorrect colors, 47 Ink cartridge checking ink levels, 28 replacing, 27 to 33 safety instructions, 62 Ink Jet Transparencies, 23 Ink level, 13, 28 Ink Monitor icon, 28 Ink ou[...]

Index 69 Paper feeding problems, 48 orientation, 11, 15, 18 thickness lever, 40, 45, 46 Type setting, 11, 23 Paper out light, 41 Paper Size setting, 11, 15, 18 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 23 Photo RPM setting, 14, 22 Photo setting, 11 PhotoCenter, EPSON, 2 PhotoEnhance setting, 12, 16, 22 Premium Brig ht White Paper, 23 Previewing printout, 12, 17[...]

70 Index T Technical support, 51 to 52 Text & Image setting, 11 Text setting, 11 Text/Graph setting, 21 Thickness lever, 45, 46 Transparencies, 23 Transporting printer, 37 Troubleshooting, 39 to 48 U Uninstalling software, 50 to 51 USB, 59, 60 Utilities Head Cleaning, 25 to 26 Print Head Alignment, 34 to 35 W Warranty, 65 Windows customizing se[...]

70 EPSON Ink Jet Papers Use EPSON paper and inks to get the best result s from your EPSON printer! EPSON papers are specially designed to work with EP SON quick drying inks. Premium Bright White Paper Premium Bright White Paper has a sleek, ultra-smooth surface, and 108+ brightness. This paper delive rs crisp black text and vivid, colorful images. [...]

How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges and paper, call (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Ca nada, call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. EPSON Ink Cartridges Black T032120 Cyan T042220 Magenta T042320 Yellow T042420 EPSON Papers Notes: The names of EPSON papers do not alway[...]