Epson PowerLite 83+ Printer Basics Manual
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Page 1: Epson Stylus Color
® EPSON Stylus Color 880/880i/8 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 Custom Project Types Using Advanced Custom Settings Printing on Envelopes Double-Sided Printing Using Special Papers EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON Photo Paper Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern... - Page 4 Identifying 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 Problems with Printing Problems Getting Good Print Quality Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems...
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Page 5: Epson Ink Jet Papers And Ink Cartridges
EPSON Ink Jet Papers and Ink Cartridges Use EPSON paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned EPSON’s printers all of their awards! EPSON papers are specially coated to work with EPSON’s quick drying inks. You’ll notice that when prints come out of your printer, you can immediately handle them. -
Page 6: Welcome
The EPSON Stylus Color 880i and EPSON Stylus Color 8 functionally identical to the EPSON Stylus Color 880 printer. Therefore, this guide refers to the printer as the EPSON Stylus Color 880. About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here poster. This book... -
Page 7: Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual
Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your printer. The manual is in HTML format, so you need a browser—such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. - Page 8 If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows: Windows: Select Start Programs Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus Color 880 Reference Guide When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen: Click here to expand the...
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Page 9: Watching Printer Movies
Watching Printer Movies Need help loading envelopes, replacing ink cartridges, or printing on both sides of the paper? Your printer software CD-ROM includes helpful Fix-it Flix explain these and other common tasks. Follow these steps to watch your printer movies: 1. -
Page 10: Printing From Start To Finish
This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. (To print on a Macintosh, see page 9.) Loading Paper Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. Place your paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against the paper. -
Page 11: Opening The Printer Software
Follow these guidelines when loading paper: Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. -
Page 12: Selecting Printer Software Settings
To print a black text document, click Black Set the Mode option to printer software determine the best settings for your print job. It’s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper. Set the slider in the Mode box to a higher resolution or faster printing (or an in-between setting) for the paper you’re using. -
Page 13: Controlling Printing
What’s This?. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often The printer settings you make apply only to the application you’re currently using. If you usually print one type of document in different applications—for example, double-sided, letter-sized documents with black ink—you can change the default... -
Page 14: Printing On A Macintosh
This section describes the basic steps for printing on a Macintosh. (To print with Windows, see page 5.) Loading Paper Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. Place your paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against the paper. -
Page 15: Opening The Printer Software
Make the following selections on the page setup dialog box: Make sure your EPSON Stylus Color 880 printer model ( the model is incorrect, you need to select your printer in the Chooser; see the Start Here poster for instructions.) Select the correct document. -
Page 16: Selecting Printer Software Settings
(or an in-between setting) for the paper you’re using. (The slider is not available when certain media types are selected.) When you’ve selected your settings, click . You see the main printer settings dialog box Print Select faster or higher-quality printing, or in-between you’re printing on (click... -
Page 17: Controlling Printing
Controlling Printing Once you’ve clicked printing, you can select side of the menu bar to check the progress of your print job. You see the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box: Click to restart your print job Click to pause printing Click on your print job. -
Page 18: Using Advanced Settings
Using Advanced Settings Your printer software includes advanced settings that let you have more control over your printouts. See the following sections: “Enhancing Photos” below “Using Custom Project Types” on page 14 “Using Advanced Custom Settings” on page 15 Enhancing Photos Your printer software includes PhotoEnhance contrast to improve the appearance of low-resolution and improperly exposed photos. -
Page 19: Using Custom Project Types
Using Custom Project Types Your EPSON Stylus Color 880 printer software includes custom project types with preset options for printing specific types of documents—such as reports, graphs, or drafts. These options let you quickly select the best settings for your particular type of document and paper, or select a color-matching method for your project. -
Page 20: Using Advanced Custom Settings
ColorSync compatible devices and applications. Using Advanced Custom Settings For maximum control over your project, you can customize your print settings—such Print Quality Halftoning To access these settings in your printer software, click button. Advanced , and —and use special effects. -
Page 21: Printing On Envelopes
However, you can change it to either 1.5 (for decreased contrast) or 2.2 (for increased contrast; recommended for matching colors with sRGB devices). For more details on the printer settings, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 2. Printing on Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge first and printable side up. -
Page 22: Double-Sided Printing
That way, if you have a blank page, it will appear at the end of your document. Follow these steps: 1. Load plain paper or another double-sided media in your printer. 2. Open your printer software as described on page 6 for Windows and page 10 for Macintosh. 3. Windows: Choose Double-Sided Printing Properties Layout tab. -
Page 23: Using Special Papers
EPSON Photo Quality Media Pack. Instructions for printing on the samples are given in the following sections. For a list of EPSON special ink jet papers and ordering information, see the inside back cover. -
Page 24: Epson Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Depending on the type and intensity of the light your print is exposed to, a print on EPSON Photo Paper may last two or more years before noticeable fading occurs. Fade resistance could decrease in intense light conditions or increase if your print is protected by glass or special laminates. -
Page 25: Choosing The Correct Media Type Setting
For this paper . . . Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper... -
Page 26: Maintaining Your Printer
Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink... -
Page 27: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern
2. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 6 (Windows) or page 10 (Macintosh). Or, with Windows, click your EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 select Properties Windows NT, or 3. Windows: Click the Macintosh: Click the 4. -
Page 28: Replacing An Ink Cartridge
Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Black ink cartridge: T019201 (U.S.), T019311 (Canada) -
Page 29: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges
You can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is either flashing or on. (If you perform these steps when both ink out lights are off, the printer cleans the print heads as described on page 21.) Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. - Page 30 The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about 30 seconds. When it’s finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on. 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.
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Page 31: Replacing An Outdated Ink Cartridge
Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge before the B black or A color ink out light is flashing or on: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not flashing), then open the printer cover. - Page 32 The Ppower light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about 30 seconds. When it’s finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on. 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.
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Page 33: Aligning The Print Head
Load paper that’s at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment. -
Page 34: Cleaning The Printer
1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder. 3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. Use a soft brush to clean dust or dirt on the sheet feeder. -
Page 35: Transporting The Printer
Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. -
Page 36: Problem Solving
Then see “Problems and Solutions” on page 34 for solutions to common setup, software, print quality, paper feeding, or other problems. It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. Visit www.epson.com and check the section for your product to see if there is a new driver available for downloading to your computer. -
Page 37: Diagnosing Printer Problems
26. If the lights still flash and/or come on, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 41 for contact information. -
Page 38: Running A Printer Check
Start Here poster. Then turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights still flash, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 41 for contact information. -
Page 39: Problems And Solutions
Problems and Solutions Below are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, getting good print quality, feeding paper, or other miscellaneous problems. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer started making noise after ink cartridge installation. -
Page 40: Problems With Printing
Select Ignore instead. If you use a USB hub, connect the printer to the first tier of the hub, or connect the printer to the computer’s USB port directly. You can’t install software or USB drivers in Windows 2000 or Windows NT. -
Page 41: Problems Getting Good Print Quality
See your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions. Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while. Your printer is performing routine maintenance. - Page 42 Make sure your paper or media meets the specifications listed in your electronic Reference Guide. Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of EPSON inks. Non-EPSON media may not be compatible and may produce ink bleeding or pooling.
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Page 43: Problems With Paper Feeding
PhotoEnhance. Try using Automatic mode. See page 7 (Windows) or page 11 (Macintosh) for instructions. Make sure your printer and port are selected in your software. Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. -
Page 44: Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems
Flip Horizontal software or the mirror setting in your application software. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted so it irons on correctly.) The printer prints blank pages. Make sure your printer is selected in... -
Page 45: Uninstalling Printer Software
Restart your Macintosh. Reinstalling Printer Software Before reinstalling your printer software, first uninstall it as described above. Then see your Start Here poster for detailed instructions on installing your printer software. , then double-click the My Computer . -
Page 46: Where To Get Help
Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer or its software, including EPSON Software Factory, ™ see the contact information below. For help with the creative applications on the printer software CD-ROM, see page 42 for contact information. If you need help using other software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. -
Page 47: Creative Software Technical Support
Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral Creative Software Technical Support... -
Page 48: 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: ® An IBM compatible PC with at least a 486/66 MHz (for Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000) or 486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 or Windows NT ®... -
Page 49: Macintosh System Requirements
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively: Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. -
Page 50: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through the slots. Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. -
Page 51: 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. -
Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity
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: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS 6-43 3840 Kilroy Airport Way... -
Page 53: Warranty
If service is needed during the warranty period, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the unit without charge for parts or labor. If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid. -
Page 54: Index
FTP, 41 Gamma setting, 16 Glossy media, 20 Graph setting, 15 Head Cleaning utility, 21 to 22 Help creative software, 42 EPSON, 41 to 42 printer movies, 4 High Quality Ink Jet Paper, 20 High Speed setting, 36 High-resolution images, 38... - Page 55 9 to 12 system requirements, 44 USB, 44 Maintaining printer, 21 to 29 Matte Paper - Heavyweight, 19, 20 Media Pack, EPSON, 18 Media Type setting, 7, 11, 20 MicroWeave setting, 36 Mirror images, 39 Monitor3, EPSON, 12...
- Page 56 34 miscellaneous, 39 paper feeding, 38 print quality, 36 to 38 printing, 35 to 36 setting up printer, 34 Progress Meter, 9 Project types, custom, 14 to 15 Quality/Speed setting, 7, 11 Reference Guide, 2 to 3 Reinstalling software, 40...
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Page 57: How To Order Epson Ink And Paper
How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.