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Epson STYLUS COLOR 900 Setup And Daily Use

Epson STYLUS COLOR 900 Setup And Daily Use

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Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh
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Setting Up Your Printer
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
Attaching the Paper Support
Installing the Ink Cartridges
Connecting the Printer to Your PC
Installing the Printer Software in Your PC
Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser
Printing Your First Page Using Windows
Loading Special Paper
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
Cleaning the Print Head
Aligning the Print Head
Typical Problems and Solutions
Options and Consumable Products
Safety Instructions
System Requirements
Plugging in the Printer
Loading Paper
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error Indicators
Cancelling Printing
Where to Get Help
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  • Page 1 Safety Instructions ..3 Setting Up Your Printer ..7 System Requirements ..7 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions ..10 Attaching the Paper Support ..12 Plugging in the Printer .

  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information This Setup & Daily Use guide Read this manual first to set up and begin using your printer. This manual includes the following information. ❏ Setup Contains information on setting up your printer and installing the printer software. ❏...
  • Page 3 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...
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  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.

  • Page 6: A Few Precautions

    ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

  • Page 7: When Handling The Ink Cartridges

    When handling the ink cartridges ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

  • Page 8: Energy Star Compliance

    Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. NERGY TAR Compliance As an NERGY TAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the NERGY TAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International NERGY TAR Office Equipment Program is...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Printer

    Setting Up Your Printer System Requirements For PCs ® ® To use your printer, you need Microsoft Windows 3.1, ® ® ® Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or DOS; and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want to connect your printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port;...

  • Page 10: For Macintosh Computers

    For Macintosh computers ® ® You can use this printer with the following Apple Macintosh computers. You also need a standard Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (8-pin mini-circular connector) or equivalent. Applicable computer models (as of September 1, 1998) Macintosh LC475, LC575, LC630 Macintosh Quadra Series Macintosh Centris Series Macintosh PowerBook™...
  • Page 11 Note: ❏ The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, choose About This Macintosh from the Apple menu and refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused Block”...

  • Page 12: Printer Parts And Control Panel Functions

    Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions paper support edge guides printer cover output tray sheet feeder output tray extension ink cartridge clamps control panel adjust lever Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 13 Buttons Button Function Turns the printer on and off. Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the Power power is on. Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2 seconds. Load/Eject Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out error.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Paper Support

    Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the P power light is off. 2.

  • Page 15: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    Installing the Ink Cartridges Before installing the ink cartridges, note the following. Warning: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
  • Page 16 2. Turn on the printer by pressing the P power button. The print head moves slightly to the left, which is the black ink cartridge installation position. The P power light flashes and the B black and A color ink out lights come on. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand.
  • Page 17 3. Lift up the black ink cartridge clamp. 4. Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your printer. Next, remove only the yellow tape seals from each cartridge. Caution: ❏ Remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them;...
  • Page 18 5. Place the black ink cartridge gently into its holder with the labels facing up. Do not press down on the cartridge. Note: Install both ink cartridges. If either of the cartridges is not installed, the printer will not work. 6.
  • Page 19 7. Press the cleaning button to install the color ink cartridge. The printer moves the print head to the color ink cartridge installation position. 8. Lift up the ink cartridge clamp. Install the color ink cartridge as described in steps 5 and 6, substituting “color ink cartridge”...
  • Page 20 9. Press the cleaning button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The ink charging process may take about two minutes to complete, during which time the P power light flashes and the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds. These sounds are normal.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Printer To Your Pc

    Connecting the Printer to Your PC To connect the printer to your computer using its built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. Note: If you plan to connect with a USB cable, follow the instructions in the USB User’s Guide that came with your printer.

  • Page 22: Installing The Printer Software In Your Pc

    EPSON Stylus COLOR 900. If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk before you begin installation. Downloaded from:...
  • Page 23 Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. If you connected your printer using the USB interface, you need to install the EPSON USB Printer Device Driver and the printer software included in the printer software CD-ROM. Follow the instructions in the USB User’s Guide that came with your printer.
  • Page 24 2. Double-click Install Printer Driver/Utility to start the printer software installation. 3. When the installation is complete, click OK . EPSON Status Monitor 2 installation starts automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: ❏ If the New Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears when you turn on your computer, click Cancel and follow the steps above.
  • Page 25 3. Choose Run from the File menu. The Run dialog box appears. In the Command Line box, type D:SETUP and click OK. If the CD-ROM drive has a drive letter other than “D” or if you are using the floppy disk version, substitute the appropriate letter.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Printer To Your Macintosh

    Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh To use the printer's built-in serial interface, you need an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable. Note: ❏ To connect to an iMac computer using the USB cable, follow the instructions in the USB User’s Guide that came with your printer. ❏...

  • Page 27: Installing The Printer Software In Your Macintosh

    Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh After connecting the printer to your Macintosh, you are ready to install the printer software included in the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus COLOR 900” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. What to install Your printer software includes: ❏...

  • Page 28: Installing The Software

    Use this when printing scanned photographs or computer graphics. If you are using the floppy disk version, make a backup copy of the EPSON Macintosh printer software disk before you begin installation. Installing the software Caution: Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software.
  • Page 29 Serial Driver Package (if you connect the printer directly to your Macintosh’s serial or USB port), or Network Driver Package and Epson Namer (if you connect the printer to your Macintosh over an AppleTalk network). Confirm the destination for installation, then click Install.

  • Page 30: Assigning A Name To The Printer

    USB interface, skip to “Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser” on page 29. Assigning a name to the printer Follow these steps to assign a name to your printer with EPSON Namer. Note: Only the network administrator should assign a name to the printer.

  • Page 31: Selecting Your Printer In The Chooser

    Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser After you install the printer software, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. You have to choose the printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer.
  • Page 32 When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. You must turn on background printing to use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to manage print jobs. For more information, see “Controlling Background Printing” in the online Reference Guide.

  • Page 33: Using The Appletalk Connection

    AppleTalk zone you want to use. A list of all the printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right. 3. Click the name you assigned to your EPSON Stylus COLOR 900. 4. Click the Background Printing radio buttons to turn background printing on or off.

  • Page 34: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Follow these steps to load A4 or Letter size plain paper. You can also print on ink jet paper, photo-quality glossy film, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. For details on using such media, see “Loading Special Paper”...
  • Page 35 2. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Epson (for Windows 95 and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.0), and then click EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Readme. If you are using Windows 3.1, open the EPSON program group from Program Manager and double-click EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Readme.
  • Page 36 4. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Properties, or Options. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. The driver settings window appears. 5. Click the Main tab if necessary, then click anywhere in the Media Type box and select Plain paper.
  • Page 37 While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter (in Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0) or the EPSON Despooler dialog box (in Windows 3.1) will appear, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. For details, see “Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs for Windows”...
  • Page 38 1. Make sure A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD. 3. Open the EPSON folder and double-click the README file. 4. Choose Page Setup from the File menu. The following dialog box appears.
  • Page 39 12. Click Print to start printing. After printing, check your results. If everything printed satisfactorily, your EPSON printer is now fully setup and ready to help you create wonderful printouts. If the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, the print head may need cleaning.

  • Page 40: Loading Special Paper

    When loading special paper distributed by EPSON, read the instruction sheets packed with your special media first and keep the following points in mind. For more details on using such media, see “Paper Handling”...
  • Page 41 ❏ Loading capacity for envelopes and EPSON special media is explained below. Envelopes Up to 10 envelopes. Note: If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press each envelope flat before loading. 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper...
  • Page 42 Photo Stickers 16 One sheet at a time. Always put and Photo Sticker 4 the included Support Sheets A and B under the stack of Photo Stickers. Panoramic Photo One sheet at a time. Paper and Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper * Take care not to print on support sheets loaded under special media.

  • Page 43: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Caution: ❏ EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. ❏ Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement.
  • Page 44 To replace an ink cartridge using the printer’s control panel, follow these steps. 1. Make sure the printer is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. (Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the B black and A color ink out light.) 2.
  • Page 45 4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge. The cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder. Caution: Once you open the ink cartridge clamp, the ink cartridge becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled, even if ink remains. 5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
  • Page 46 6. Remove the ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. black ink cartridge (T003✽✽✽) color ink cartridge (T005✽✽✽) Caution: ❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it. The cartridge will be permanently damaged if installed with the yellow tape attached.
  • Page 47 8. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. Caution: Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. 9. If you need to replace the color ink cartridge as well, press the cleaning button.
  • Page 48 Caution: The P power light continues to flash while the printer performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink. 11. Close the printer cover. Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. You can check the print head nozzles from your computer with the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons.

  • Page 50: Using The Control Panel Buttons

    Using the control panel buttons 1. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 2. Hold down the load/eject button (➀ in the illustration below) and press the P power button (➁ in the illustration below) to turn on the printer.
  • Page 51 Print head needs to be cleaned segments are missing The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK). If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily (for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing) there is a problem with the printer.

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Print Head

    Cleaning the Print Head If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. You can clean the print head from your computer with the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons.
  • Page 53 For Macintosh users 1. Make sure that the printer is on, and the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Click the Utility icon button in the Print or Page Setup dialog box, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3.
  • Page 54 The printer starts cleaning the print head and the P power light begins flashing. Print head cleaning takes about one minute to complete. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 3.

  • Page 55: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software. If you are using DOS, see “Aligning the print head” in your DOS User’s Guide.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems with the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.
  • Page 57 Ink Low (color ink cartridge) The color ink cartridge Obtain a replacement color ink is nearly empty. cartridge (T005✽✽✽). Ink Out (color ink cartridge) The color ink cartridge Replace the color ink cartridge is empty. with a new one (T005✽✽✽). See “Replacing Ink Cartridges”...

  • Page 58: Typical Problems And Solutions

    Typical Problems and Solutions Most printer problems have simple solutions. Define the problem from those below and apply the recommended solutions. For more information, see “Problem Solver” in the online Reference Guide. Print quality problems If you are having print quality problems, try the solutions offered here.

  • Page 59: Paper Feed Or Paper Jam Problems

    Color gaps ❏ Make sure your paper is not damaged, dirty, or too old. ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. ❏ Check the B black and A color ink out lights. If a light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge.

  • Page 60: Cancelling Printing

    Cancelling Printing If the printouts are not what you expected, such as incorrect or garbled character or images, you may need to cancel printing. To cancel printing, follow the steps below. For Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen.

  • Page 61: For Macintosh

    For Macintosh When background printing is on 1. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. 2. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu. 3. Click the button, then click the stop button to cancel the print job.

  • Page 62: Where To Get Help

    For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, EPSON (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. World Wide Web If you can connect to the Internet and have a Web browser, you can access our Web site at http://www.epson.co.uk.
  • Page 63 To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request.
  • Page 64 ❏ Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period A full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services is available on the technical support section of our World Wide Web pages at http://www.epson.co.uk/support/ and on Faxon EPSON Faxback service in document number 5085.
  • Page 65 For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as the user’s guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia.
  • Page 66 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.
  • Page 67 (852) 2585-4399 Fax: (852) 2827-4383 For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below: Phone: (632) 813-6552 Fax:...

  • Page 68: Options And Consumable Products

    The following interface cables and interface cards are available for your printer. Interface cables EPSON supplies several types of interface cables. You can use any interface cable that meets the following specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements.
  • Page 69 Interface cards A number of optional interfaces are available to supplement the printer’s built-in parallel and serial interfaces. See “Using optional interface cards” on page 70 for more information. If you are not sure whether you need an optional interface or if you want to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.

  • Page 70: Consumable Products

    EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) S041067 S041048 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 × 8 ” ) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10”) S041122 Downloaded from:...
  • Page 71 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106 EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 S041147 (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 × 8” S041148 (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 × 10” S041149 (with envelopes) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4)
  • Page 72 Using optional interface cards Note the following when using optional interface cards: ❏ An optional LocalTalk or Ethernet interface card lets you use your printer on an AppleTalk network. ❏ To use the LocalTalk Interface Card (C82312✽), you will need two LocalTalk Locking Connector Kits (DIN-8 version).
  • Page 73 4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot; then remove the plate. Be sure to keep both screws; you may need to use them again when you reinstall the shield plate. 5.
  • Page 74 7. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with the interface card. 8. Connect the proper interface cable to the interface card and to your computer. If the cable has a grounding wire, connect it to one of the screws securing the parallel interface.
  • Page 75 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON UK LTD. 20770 Madrona Ave. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, P.O. Box 2842 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, Torrance, CA 90509-2842 HP2 7TJ, U.K. Phone: (800) 922-8911 Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (310) 782-5220 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A.
  • Page 76 Printed in JAPAN 1998 XX.XX Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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