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How To Print; Periodic Maintenance; Solving Problems; Cleaning The Print Head - Epson C40 Start Here

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How To Print

How To Print
Check Out the Extras
If you want to install some great photo organizing and printing software,
check out the EPSON Software
Film Factory
Lite program on your CD-ROM.
Just select Install EPSON Film Factory Lite from the Main Menu as described
in the previous section. When you're ready to use the software, select Film Factory
in your Windows or Macintosh folder.
You'll also find an electronic printer manual on your CD-ROM. Click View EPSON
Manual on the Main Menu, then click the View or Install option on the next screen.
You need Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
(version 3.0 or later) to view your manual.
Printing from A to Z
Windows
1
Open a letter-sized document in a program.
2
Click the File menu and select Print.
You see a screen like this:
3
Click Properties or Preferences. Select these
settings on your printer's screen:
4
Click OK or Print.
5
After a moment, printing begins.
You see a window showing your
print job progress.
You can also customize printing with your
printer software. See the manual on your
CD-ROM for more information.
Macintosh
If you're using OS X, see the Read This First booklet for instructions.
1
Open a letter-sized document in a program.
2
Click the File menu and select Print.
You see this type of screen:
select Automatic
3
Select the settings above, then click Print.
After a moment, printing begins. You see a
window showing your print job progress.
You can also customize printing with your printer software.
See the manual on your CD-ROM for more information.

Periodic Maintenance

Cleaning the Print Head

If dots or lines are missing in your printout, clean the print head.
1
Make sure the
If it is, replace the ink cartridge instead.
2
Hold down the
The
power light starts flashing and the printer makes noise.
maintenance
button
3
When the
power light stops flashing, the cleaning cycle is finished.
4
If print quality doesn't improve, repeat these steps.
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There are other ways to clean the print head and check the print quality.
See the printer manual on your CD-ROM for more information.

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

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:
select your paper type
which cartridge is low.
select Automatic
Empty cartridge:
on the screen; you must replace it to continue printing.
move lever to Quality
1
Open the printer cover and press the
The print head moves to the cartridge's replacement position. (If both cartridges
need replacement, it moves to the black cartridge position first.)
2
Lift the ink cartridge clamp and remove the cartridge.
3
Unpack the new ink cartridge and remove the yellow tab.
select your paper type
4
Insert the new cartridge and close the clamp.
5
Press the
maintenance button and
move lever to Quality
close the printer cover. (If the other
cartridge needs replacement, the print
head moves into loading position.
Repeat steps 2 through 5.)
6
Wait until ink charging is finished
(the
power light stops flashing
and the
error light goes out).
error light isn't flashing or on.
maintenance button for 3 seconds, then release it.
Don't turn off the printer
while the
power light
is flashing.
Black cartridge:
Color cartridge:
T013201
T014201
error light flashes and a status screen appears telling you
error light stays lit and the empty cartridge is indicated
maintenance button for 6 seconds.
If ink gets on your hands, wash them with
soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush
them immediately with water.

Solving Problems

Here are solutions to a few problems you may encounter. For more solutions,
see the printer manual on your CD-ROM.
Problem
Solution
error
Paper is out, loaded incorrectly, or jammed in the printer. Remove any paper in the
light is on
sheet feeder, press the
maintenance button to eject any paper in the paper path,
then load new paper as described on the other side of this sheet. If the light is still
on, check inside the printer for any remaining paper pieces and remove them.
Printer software
Windows: Select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall in the Epson or Epson Printers
not installed
program group to uninstall the software. Restart your computer. Then reinstall the
software following the instructions on the front of this sheet.
Macintosh: For OS 8.5.1 to 9.x, follow steps 1 to 5 in the software installation
section, then select Uninstall in the pull-down list and click Uninstall. Reinstall the
software following the instructions on the front of this sheet. For OS X, see the
Read This First booklet.
Printout is
Clean the print head as described to the left. Also be sure to select the correct
missing dots
paper type and other printer software settings, as shown in "Printing from A to Z."
or lines
For more details, click Help or
on the printer software screen, as described below.
Nothing prints
Make sure your cables are securely connected and try again. If nothing prints, turn
off the printer, hold down the
maintenance button, and turn on the printer.
Release the
maintenance button when a test page begins printing. If nothing
prints, contact EPSON as described below.
Finding More Info
For help while using your printer software, click Help or
The manual on your CD-ROM provides detailed information about your printer.
View or install it using the instructions in "Check Out the Extras" to the left.
After you install it on your hard drive, do the following to view it.
Windows: Select Start, Programs or All Programs, Epson or Epson Printers,
and click ES C40 Guide.
Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus C40 folder and double-click View Reference Guide.
(OS 8.5.1 to 9.x only)
Purchasing Ink and Paper
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from the EPSON Store
at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

Getting Help

EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support
services and automated telephone services listed in the following table:
Service
Access
World Wide
From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com.
Web
At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation,
access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
Automated
A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Telephone
To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911.
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Services
Your EPSON SoundAdvice
Express Code is 69740. Use this code to quickly select the
EPSON Stylus C40 Series in SoundAdvice.
EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Software is a trademark,
and SoundAdvice and EPSON Store are service marks, of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc. Printed on recycled paper. 1/02
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