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Daily Use guide
"Setup Guide" of this guide will help you set up and begin using
your printer. It includes information on setting up your printer
and installing the printer software. And this guide provides
information on normal printer operation. It also contains
troubleshooting tips and customer support information.
Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM
The Reference Guide contained on the CD-ROM included with
your printer provides detailed information about printer software
settings, printing on special paper, maintenance, and problem
solving.
Opening the Reference Guide:
Insert the printer software CD in the CD-
ROM drive. Select Online Guide from
the Installer dialog box and click
.
Then click View Reference Guide to
open the guide.
Installing the Reference Guide:
To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, click Install
Reference Guide and follow the on-screen instructions. When
installation is complete, an ESC480 Guide icon appears in the
EPSON folder. Double-click the icon to open the guide.
Note:
If your hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference
Guide, view it directly from the CD.
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  • Page 1: Where To Find Information

    Installing the Reference Guide: To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, click Install Reference Guide and follow the on-screen instructions. When installation is complete, an ESC480 Guide icon appears in the EPSON folder. Double-click the icon to open the guide. Note: If your hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference Guide, view it directly from the CD.
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 ......35...
  • Page 4 Replacing Ink Cartridges ..... . Replacing Ink Cartridges ..... . 37 Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges .

  • Page 5: 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. ❏...

  • Page 6: A Few Precautions

    ❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ 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 Choosing A Place For The Printer

    ❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. ❏ Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one.

  • Page 8: Energy Star Compliance

    ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

  • Page 9: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide Checking the Package Contents printer software & paper support Reference Guide CD- Daily Use ink cartridge package (contains both black and color ink cartridges.) printer paper manuals The package contents may vary in certain locations. The ink cartridges packed with your printer are for initial setup. In order to maintain high quality printouts, your printer will use large quantities of ink during the setup process.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the printer Remove all tape and protective materials attached to the printer. *The number of tape strip used may vary from what is shown. Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer and place the printer on a flat, stable surface.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Printer

    Installing the Printer Software After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus COLOR 480” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, you can use the driver disk creation utility included on the CD.
  • Page 12 Note: ❏ When using Windows 2000, if you do not follow the steps below to install the printer software, Microsoft’s Universal driver may be installed instead. To see if the Universal driver has been installed, right click anywhere in the printer driver window and then click About in the list that appears.

  • Page 13: Installing And Checking The Ink Cartridges

    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Before plugging in the cord, check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet you will plugging it into.

  • Page 14: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    EPSON Status Monitor3 to install them. To access EPSON Status Monitor3, right click the printer shortcut icon on the taskbar, and choose EPSON Stylus COLOR 480. Then click the How to button. Installing the Ink Cartridges Please pay attention to the following information when installing the ink cartridges.

  • Page 15: Checking The Printer

    Note: ❏ Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them, or the ink may dry up. ❏ Install both ink cartridges. If either of the cartridges is not installed, the printer will not work. Checking the printer After installing the ink cartridges, the Setup utility automatically guides you through the nozzle check and print head alignment check.

  • Page 16: Printing Your First Page

    Print head alignment The printer will print test patterns, allowing you to check if the print head is aligned. Here are sample printouts. From each pattern on the printed test sheet, choose the vertical line that is aligned best. For each pattern, select the corresponding line number from the appropriate drop-down list box in the Print Head Alignment dialog box, then click Finish to put the new settings into effect.
  • Page 17 (This example is from Paint). 6. Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 480 is selected in the Name list box, then click Properties. The printer driver opens. 7. Click the Main tab, then click anywhere in the Media Type...
  • Page 18 8. Click Close, Print, or OK to print. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will appear, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. The setup process for this printer is now complete.

  • Page 19: Printer Parts And Functions

    Printer Parts and Functions Printer Parts paper support printer cover edge guides sheet feeder ink cartridge clamps print head...

  • Page 21: Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, And Other Media Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, And Other Media

    When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the following points in mind. For more details on using such media, see “Paper Handling”...

  • Page 22: About Special Media Cleaning Sheets

    ❏ Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located on the inside surface of the left edge guide. ❏ The loading capacity for EPSON special media is explained below. 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Up to 30 sheets.

  • Page 23: Loading Envelopes

    Loading Envelopes When printing on envelopes, please note the following: ❏ You can load up to 10 envelopes into the sheet feeder. Note: The folding quality and thickness of envelopes varies widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press each envelope in the stack flat before loading.

  • Page 25: Using The Printer Software

    Using the Printer Software Printer Software Introduction The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer.

  • Page 26: Making Changes To Printer Settings

    When you access the printer software from the Start menu, the settings you make apply to all of your Windows applications. From Windows applications 1. From the File menu, click Print or Print Setup. 2. In the dialog box that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties.

  • Page 27: Making The Media Type Setting

    The Mode settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you four levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below. Automatic This mode provides the quickest and easiest way to start printing. See “Using the Automatic mode” on page 26. PhotoEnhance This mode lets you choose from a variety of image-correction settings specially...
  • Page 28 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (5 × 8”) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (8 × 10”) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets (A4) S041106...
  • Page 29 S041259 Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140 EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6”) S041134 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4)

  • Page 30: Using The Automatic Mode

    Using the Automatic mode When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting on the Main menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, click Color to print in color, or Black to print in black- and-white or grayscale.
  • Page 31 Using the PhotoEnhance mode The PhotoEnhance mode provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data. Note: ❏ This mode is only available when printing 16-, 24-, or 32-bit color data.

  • Page 32: Using The Custom Mode

    Soft Focus This setting makes your photos look as if they were taken with a soft-focus lens. Sepia This setting applies a sepia tone to your photos. Selecting PhotoEnhance also enables the Digital Camera Correction check box. Select this check box when you are printing photos taken with a digital camera to give your printed images the smooth, natural appearance of photographs taken with a film camera.
  • Page 33 You can select from the following ready-made settings. This setting automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen. (For Windows 98, 95 ICM stands for Image Color Matching. and 2000) sRGB This setting is best for color matching with other sRGB devices.

  • Page 34: Previewing Your Printout

    Previewing your printout Select the Print Preview check box on the Main menu when you wish to view a preview of your document before printing.
  • Page 35 When you send a print job to the printer, the Print Preview window opens, allowing you to make changes before printing. The Preview dialog box contains several icon buttons which you can use to perform the following functions: Drag ’n’ Drop This button lets you select and move watermarks.
  • Page 36 Watermark This button opens the watermark settings dialog box, where you can change any of the current watermark settings. Reset This button returns all watermark settings watermark to what they were when the Print settings Preview window was first opened. If nothing has been changed, this feature is not available.

  • Page 37: Getting Information Through Online Help

    Accessing help from the Windows Start menu Click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson (for Windows 98 and 95) or EPSON Printers (for Windows 2000 and NT 4.0), then click EPSON Stylus COLOR 480 Help. The help contents window opens.

  • Page 39: Checking Printer Status

    Note: Before using EPSON Status Monitor 3, be sure to read its README file. To open this file, click Start, point to Programs and then EPSON or EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Stylus COLOR 480 Readme. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 There are two ways to access EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 41: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    EPSON Status Monitor 3” in the online Reference Guide. Note: If you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is empty, use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility from the Utilities menu in your EPSON printer driver. Please read the following information regarding ink cartridges...
  • Page 42 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. ❏ Do not remove the used cartridge from the printer until you have obtained a replacement.
  • Page 43 ❏ In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during print head cleaning, ink cartridge replacement, and the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on.

  • Page 45: 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, accessed through the printer software or the shortcut icon.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Print Head

    The printer prints a nozzle check page. Below are sample printouts. Good sample 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 47: Aligning The Print Head

    ❏ Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink. ❏ Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred. Using the Head Cleaning utility Note: If the Status Monitor or Progress Meter displays a message indicating...
  • Page 48 ❏ Right-click the printer-shaped icon on the Windows taskbar and select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Access the printer software and click the Utility tab, then click the Print Head Alignment button. After opening the utility, follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Messages The Status Monitor 3 utility provides status messages and a graphic display showing the current state of the printer. If a problem occurs while printing, an error message appears in the Progress Meter window. Click the How To button to have the Status Monitor provide instructions for dealing with the problem.

  • Page 50: Paper Feed Or Paper Jam Problems

    Vertical misalignment Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. ❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. ❏ Clear the High Speed check box in the Advanced dialog box of your printer driver.

  • Page 51: Cancelling Printing

    ❏ The paper isn’t too old or creased. ❏ Paper isn’t loaded above the arrow on the left edge guide. ❏ The edge guides are set correctly. ❏ The paper isn’t too thin or rough. Use paper that meets the paper requirements for the printer.

  • Page 52: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you provide them with the following information.

  • Page 53: Consumable Products

    T014051 Note: The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location. EPSON special media EPSON offers specifically designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs. EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4)
  • Page 54 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) S041144 EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) S041176 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154 EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041259 Note: The availability of special media varies by location.

  • Page 55: System Requirements

    Printer Specifications System Requirements For using the printer ® ® To use your printer, you need Microsoft Windows ® ® ® Windows 95, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 installed and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable connected. Your computer should also meet the following system requirements.
  • Page 56 For using the online Reference Guide ® System Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT 4.0 i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 and NT 4.0) i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98) (Pentium or better recommended) Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000 Memory 16 MB for Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 (32 MB or more recommended) 32 MB for Windows 2000...

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