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Epson Stylus C80 Printer Basics Manual

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  • Page 1: Printer Basics

    EPSON Stylus C80 ® Printer Basics Printed on recycled paper...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings Enhancing Photos Using Custom Project Types Using Advanced Settings Printing on Both Sides of the Paper MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge Checking Your Ink Supply...
  • Page 4 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 Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software...
  • Page 5 FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty INDEX...

  • Page 6: Welcome

    20 ppm for black text printing. But what makes the EPSON Stylus C80 truly stand out from the competition is EPSON’s exclusive DuraBrite ink is both water-resistant and fade-resistant. When properly cared for, your prints can last for many years.

  • Page 7: Warnings, Cautions, Notes, And Tips

    Microsoft Netscape Navigator pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.) You can view this Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there.
  • Page 8 If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows: Windows: Select > Start Programs Guide Macintosh: Open the EPSON STYLUS C80 Guide Install ) > All Programs EPSON folder and double-click , and click...
  • Page 9 When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen: Click here to expand the table of contents 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 Click the down arrow Closed...

  • Page 10: Printing From Start To Finish

    “Printing on a Macintosh” on page 11 “Selecting the Correct Media Type” on page 14 If you’re already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you can skip to these sections: “Printing On Envelopes” on page 15 “Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings” on page 16...

  • Page 11: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper in your printer’s sheet feeder, as long as your stack does not come above the arrow on the printer’s left edge guide. Fan the stack of paper before loading it. Then place your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against the paper.

  • Page 12: Printing With Windows 7

    Printing with Windows This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. Make sure you have paper in the printer, as described on page 6. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print: 1.
  • Page 13 The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you’re using. The printer automatically adjusts other settings to optimize the results for your media. 4. Make the following settings: Choose the Media Type for your paper (click the arrow to display the not sure which setting to select, see page 14.
  • Page 14 8. Click ) to begin printing. Print For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. You can also right-click any item on the screen and then click What’s This?. After a moment, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Settings You Use Most Often

    (described on page 2) or your printer software online help. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to the application you’re currently using. If you usually print one type of document in different applications—for example, color flyers on letter-size paper—you can change the default printer settings for all your...

  • Page 16: Printing On A Macintosh

    Printing on a Macintosh This section describes the basic steps for printing on a Macintosh. Make sure you have paper in the printer, as described on page 6. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print: 1.
  • Page 17 (your dialog box may look slightly different). The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you’re using. The printer automatically adjusts other settings to optimize the results for your media. Select Automatic mode 5.
  • Page 18 Print button to Preview. You can then click it to preview your printout. to check your ink levels. If the printer’s H ink out light is flashing or Click on, check to see if one of your ink cartridges is low or empty.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Correct Media Type

    Here are the settings you should choose for your paper: For this paper . . . Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper...

  • Page 20: Printing On Envelopes

    2. Open the printer cover and set your printer’s thickness lever to the (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the m position when you’re done.) 3. Make the following settings in your printer software:...

  • Page 21: Using Photoenhance, Custom, And Advanced Settings

    Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings When you’re printing special projects, you can customize your printer software settings, as described in these sections: “Enhancing Photos” below “Using Custom Project Types” on page 17 “Using Advanced Settings” on page 18 For additional information on these settings, see the on-screen Reference Guide, as described on page 2.

  • Page 22: Using Custom Project Types

    Soft Focus Sepia Using Custom Project Types Your printer software includes custom project types with preset printing options. This lets you quickly select the best settings for your type of document, or select a color-matching method for your project. To access the project types, click...

  • Page 23: Using Advanced Settings

    Select one of these settings: (Windows) or Text documents like presentations with charts and graphs. : For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper. Saves ink. Economy (Image Color Matching; Windows only): For matching colors as closely as possible with ICM-compatible monitors or scanners. (standard Red Green Blue;...
  • Page 24 To access the Advanced dialog box, set the Mode option to in your printer Custom settings dialog box. Then click the button that appears. Advanced Macintosh Windows You see the Advanced dialog box: Macintosh Windows After you customize your print settings on the Advanced dialog box, you can save them as a group and reuse them whenever you print a similar project.

  • Page 25: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper

    Reference Guide. For best results, use EPSON Premium Bright White Paper or Double-Sided Matte Paper. However, you can also get excellent results using plain paper. Don’t print on both sides of paper that is designed for single-sided printing, such as EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, or Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper.
  • Page 26 2. Windows: Open the printer software from your application. (See page 7 for details.) Choose the Media Type for your paper from the click the Layout tab and choose Macintosh: Select File > Page Setup software’s page setup dialog box. Then choose Windows 3.
  • Page 27 If you don’t see the alert on your Macintosh, select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu. 5. Leave the printed sheet(s) in your output tray for a moment to let them dry: For most documents, let your printout dry for 30 seconds.

  • Page 28: Maintaining Your Printer

    Reference Guide for details. When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality. If your paper comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use it with your...
  • Page 29 Utility button, then click the 3. 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 Ppower light flashes. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

  • Page 30: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    You cannot print if any of the ink cartridges are empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
  • Page 31 If print quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isn’t flashing. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:...

  • Page 32: Checking Your Ink Supply

    Just click the button to launch your web Buy Now browser. Macintosh: Open your application’s File menu and choose . Then click the Print ink icon. You see a window like the one on the right: printer icon...

  • Page 33: Ink Cartridge Precautions

    Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges when the H ink out light is flashing or on: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. The P power light should be on, but not flashing.
  • Page 34 If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Don’t press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head.
  • Page 35 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. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink...

  • Page 36: Replacing A Cartridge When Print Quality Declines

    Even if the H ink out light isn’t flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge if it’s been installed in your printer for more than six months and print quality declines. If print quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge(s) causing the problem.
  • Page 37 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. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Page 38 9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each cartridge you want to replace. 10. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute.

  • Page 39: Aligning The Print Head

    Load plain paper that’s at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. 1. Make sure the printer is on but not printing, and letter-size plain paper is loaded. 2. Windows: Right-click the corner of your screen) and select Macintosh: Open your application’s File menu and choose...
  • Page 40 4. Look at the first group of lines on the printout. Select the the line with the cleanest, straightest edges and enter its number in box #1 on the screen. 5. Select the best line for each of the other groups of lines, and enter its number in the appropriate box.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The 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 Ppower light to go out. 2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect it from the printer.

  • Page 42: Transporting The Printer

    Be sure to remove the tape used in step 5 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in the far right position. Then press the P power button to turn the printer off.

  • Page 44: Problem Solving

    Then see “Problems and Solutions” on page 44 for solutions to common setup and printing problems. It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section for your product to see if there is a new driver available, free of charge, for downloading to your computer.

  • Page 45: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Printer cover Output tray Output tray extensions Paper thickness lever Left edge guide Control panel Paper support Right edge guide Ink cartridge holder (not removable)

  • Page 46: Diagnosing Printer Problems

    Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer’s control panel lights, as described in this section, or running a printer check, as described on page 43. Checking the Control Panel Lights Ink out light Ink cartridge replacement button...
  • Page 47 Also, make sure you removed all the packing material, as described on the Start Here sheet. Then turn the printer back on. If the error isn’t cleared, contact your dealer or EPSON. See page 54 for contact information.

  • Page 48: Running A Printer Check

    23.) 4. To end the check, turn the printer off after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer.

  • Page 49: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, or printing. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. The first time you install ink...

  • Page 50: Printing Problems

    43. If the check page prints, make sure your printer software is installed correctly. If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints.

  • Page 51: Print Quality Problems

    Choose ink if your document Black doesn’t include color. Set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed In the printer software’s Advanced dialog box, turn and/or turn High Speed Printing using a USB connection is faster than printing with a parallel connection.
  • Page 52 Use in the plain paper or one of the media types listed on the inside back cover. Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. Non-EPSON media may not be compatible and may produce ink bleeding or pooling.
  • Page 53 The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 25. For best results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Try turning off PhotoEnhance. Also check if you’re using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia.

  • Page 54: Problems With Paper Feeding

    Due to the nature of pigment inks, lighting conditions can affect the appearance of printer output. For example, a print viewed in daylight may appear to have a slightly different color balance when viewed under tungsten lighting.

  • Page 55: Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    If paper jams, press the m paper button for several seconds to clear the jam. If that doesn’t work, turn off the printer and gently pull the paper forward (toward the output tray) to pull it out. Reload the paper and press the m paper button to resume printing.
  • Page 56 55 or page 56. Then try printing again. Make sure your printer is selected in your application, or as the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser. If you’re using a switch box with your printer, connect the printer directly to your computer.

  • Page 57: Uninstalling Printer Software

    Uninstalling Printer Software If you need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer software, such as when you upgrade your computer operating system, follow these steps: Uninstalling Windows Software 1. On your Windows Start menu, click 2. Click Epson 3. Click on the next screen.

  • Page 58: Reinstalling Printer Software

    Install Printer Driver your Macintosh when you’re done. 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 documentation for technical support information.

  • Page 59: Epson Technical Support

    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 World Wide Web Automated Telephone Services To speak to a technical support representative, dial: U.S.: (562) 276-7525, 6...

  • Page 60: 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: A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium recommended Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.x, Windows 2000, or Windows XP...

  • Page 61: Macintosh System Requirements

    Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: ® ™ An Apple iMac ® OS 8.5.1 through 9.1 (Mac OS 9.1 recommended) 32MB of available RAM (64MB recommended) 100MB of free hard disk space (200MB recommended)

  • Page 62: Energy Star Compliance

    Do not let the power 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...

  • Page 63: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.

  • Page 64: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement 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.

  • Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity

    (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: EPSON Stylus C80: P340A Declaration of Conformity Computers:...

  • Page 66: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    Epson requires a debit or 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, where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you.
  • Page 67 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.

  • Page 68: Index

    Faint images, 48 Filter, 17 Flip Horizontal setting, 50 Gamma setting, 18 Head Cleaning utility, 23 to 24 Help, EPSON, 53 to 54 High Speed setting, 46 High-resolution images, 16, 48 ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 18 Incorrect characters, 51...
  • Page 69 Margins, incorrect, 50 Matte Paper - Heavyweight, 14 Media Type setting, 8, 12, 14 MicroWeave setting, 46 Mirror images, 50 Monitor3, EPSON, 13 Monitoring ink level, 9, 25, 31 Moving printer, 37 Network printing, 45 Noise, printer, 45 Nozzle check pattern, 24 to 25, 43...
  • Page 70 18 Support, 53 to 54 System requirements, 55 to 56 Technical support, 53 to 54 Thickness lever, 47 Transparencies, 14 Transporting printer, 37 Troubleshooting, 39 to 50 Uninstalling software, 52 USB, 55, 56 Utilities Head Cleaning, 23 to 24...
  • Page 71 EPSON Ink Jet Papers Use EPSON paper and inks to get the best results from your EPSON printer! EPSON papers are specially designed to work with EPSON quick drying inks. Double-Sided Matte Paper Double-Sided Matte Paper is coated on both sides with a flat matte finish for photographic quality output.

  • Page 72: How To Order Epson Ink And Paper

    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 Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. EPSON Ink Cartridges Black...

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