Replacing Ink Cartridges; Getting Help - Epson Stylus C42UX Quick Start

Macintosh OS X
1 Make sure your printer is on, then start your Macintosh in OS X. When
you see your Macintosh icons, put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive.
2 Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open its window. Then
double-click C42Series.
3 If you set up an administrator password when you installed OS X, you
see this screen. Click the icon, enter your administrator password,
and click OK. At the next screen, click Continue.
Click this icon
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.
Select the
OS X drive
6
Click Install on the Easy Install screen, and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the printer software and restart your Macintosh.
7 Double-click the Applications folder on your hard drive.
8 Double-click the Utilities folder, then double-click Print Center.
9 If you see the C42 Series(USB) icon in the printer list, close Print Center
and go to step 14. If you don't see your printer icon, continue with step 10.
10 If you see this screen, click Add.
11 When you see this screen, click Add Printer.
12
Select EPSON USB in the list at the top of the screen. When you see
the C42 Series(USB) icon, select it and click Add.
Select EPSON USB
Select your
printer
13 Your printer appears in the Printer List. Close Print Center.
14 Double-click the Manual folder in the EPSON CD-ROM window and
drag the ES C42 Manual icon to your desktop.
Now you're ready to print! For instructions, double-click the
ES C42 Manual icon to view the printer manual.
NOTE: To print from Macintosh Classic applications as well as OS X
applications, start your Macintosh in OS 9 and follow the instructions
in the next column.
Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x
1 Make sure your printer is on, then turn on your Macintosh. When you
see your Macintosh icons, put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive.
2 Double-click EPSON in your CD-ROM window. (You may have to
double-click EPSON on your desktop to open the window.)
3
Read the license agreement and click Agree.
4 At the Main Menu, click Install
Printer Driver.
Click here
5 Click Install on the installer screen. Follow the on-screen instructions
to install and restart your Macintosh.
6
When you see the EPSON Registration screen, follow the instructions
to register your printer.
7 On the Main Menu, click View Printer Manual. (You may have to
double-click EPSON to open the Main Menu.)
8 Click Install Printer Manual on the next screen to copy the manual
to your Macintosh.
NOTE: You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view your
manual. If you don't have it, click Install Adobe Acrobat
Reader and follow the on-screen instructions.
9 When you're done, click Back to return to the Main Menu,
then Exit to close it.
10 Open the Chooser, click the C42 Series icon, click your USB port,
and turn on background printing.
11 Close the Chooser.
You're ready to start printing! For instructions, double-click
the ES C42 Manual icon on your desktop to view the
printer manual.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Black cartridge:
Color cartridge:
T036120
T037020
CAUTION: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON
ink cartridges and don't refill them. Other products may
cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's
warranty.
Low ink The red error light flashes and a status screen appears
telling you which cartridge is low.
Empty cartridge The error light stays lit and the empty cartridge is
indicated on the screen; you must replace it to continue printing.
1 Open the printer cover and press the maintenance button
for 10 seconds. The print head moves to the cartridge's replacement
position. (If both cartridges need replacement, the print head moves
to the black cartridge position first.)
2 Lift the ink cartridge clamp and remove the cartridge.
continue
3 Unpack the new ink cartridge and remove the yellow tape.
4 Insert the new cartridge.
Don't touch
this part
5 Press down on the cartridge clamp until it clicks shut.
6 Press the maintenance button. (If the other cartridge needs
replacement, the print head moves into loading position. Repeat
steps 2 through 6.) Then close the printer cover.
7 Wait until ink charging is finished (the green power light stops flashing
and the error light goes out).
Problems?
You don't see the Found Make sure your printer is on and the USB cable
New Hardware screen is securely connected to your printer's USB port.
when you install the
If you still don't see the screen, pull the cable
Windows printer software.
out of the computer's USB port and reinsert it.
The red error If paper is out, load more paper and press the
light is on (nothing maintenance button to resume printing.
prints).
If paper is jammed, press the maintenance
button to eject it.
If the paper doesn't eject, turn off the printer,
open the cover, and pull the paper out from
the front. Then reload paper, turn the printer
on, and press the maintenance button.
Paper jams frequently. Use new, smooth, high-quality paper.
Don't load paper Don't load paper above the arrow mark
above this mark inside the left edge guide.
Place the paper against the right edge
behind the tabs. Slide the left edge guide
against it, but not too tightly.
For more solutions to problems, see your electronic printer manual.

Getting Help

EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic
support services and automated telephone services listed below:
World Wide Web
From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com.
Here you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation
and troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
Automated Telephone Services
A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call
(800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdvice SM Express Code is 70370. Use
this code to quickly select the EPSON Stylus C42 Series in SoundAdvice.
Viewing Your Manual
If you installed the manual to your computer, just double-click
the ES C42 Manual icon on your desktop.
If you did not install your manual, then follow the steps below
for your system:
Windows
1 Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. You see the Options Menu.
Go to step 3.
If you don't see the Options menu, continue with step 2.
2 Windows XP: Click Start, then click My computer.
Double-click EPSON. You see the Options Menu.
Other Windows systems: Double-click My computer on your desktop,
then double-click EPSON. You see the Options Menu.
3 Click View Printer Manual. When you see the Printer Manual menu,
click View Printer Manual again.
Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x
1
Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive.
2
Double-click EPSON in your CD-ROM window. (You may
have to double-click EPSON on your desktop to open the window.)
3 Click View Printer Manual. When you see the Printer Manual menu,
click View Printer Manual again.
Macintosh OS X
1 Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive.
2
If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon
to open its window.
3 Double-click the Manual folder, then double-click
the ES C42 Manual icon.
Buying Ink and Paper
Use genuine EPSON inks and paper to get the best results from your
EPSON printer! You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories
from your local retailer or from the EPSON Store SM at (800) 873-7766,
or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please
call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Here are three EPSON papers designed to work with your printer:
Premium Bright White Paper delivers crisp black
text and vivid, colorful images. It's perfect for
everyday printing.
Letter S041586
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper is a bright white paper
with a smooth matte finish. It's perfect for newsletters,
proposals, and presentations.
Letter S041062
Glossy Photo Paper is a heavier weight glossy paper
that delivers photo lab quality. It's perfect for color
photo keepsakes.
Letter S041141
4 x 6 inches S041134
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