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Epson Stylus C82 Printer Basics Manual

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  • Page 1: Printer Basics

    EPSON Stylus C82 ® Printer Basics...

  • 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

    Contents WELCOME! About Your Software About Your Documentation Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x...
  • Page 4 Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Quality Problems Paper Problems Miscellaneous Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software Windows Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x Macintosh OS X Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support...
  • Page 5 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty INDEX...

  • Page 6: Welcome

    Note: The light resistance of prints is rated up to 70 years based on accelerated testing of prints on EPSON special media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of prints.

  • Page 7: About Your Software

    Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print without it. Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.

  • Page 8: About Your Documentation

    Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your printer. Tips contain hints for better printing. For more details about your printer, use your EPSON Printer Information Center, described in the next section. ®...

  • Page 9: Using The Epson Printer Information Center

    Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view printer movies that quickly tell you how. EPIC also includes an on-screen Reference Guide with additional printer details. If you haven’t installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on page 53 of this manual.

  • Page 10: Launching The Manual

    Launching the Manual 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center 2. Click Reference Guide Click here to expand the table of contents 3. Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. 4. Click on the topic you want to view.
  • Page 11 Welcome!

  • Page 12: Printing From Start To Finish

    “Selecting the Correct Paper Type” on page 23 Loading Paper You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper in your printer’s sheet feeder. 1. Fan the stack of paper and place it against the right edge guide. Don’t push the paper in.

  • Page 13: Loading Envelopes

    ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. For instructions on using special media, see on-screen Reference Guide, or double-click EPSON Printer Information Center movies.
  • Page 14 2. Move the thickness lever on the side of the printer to the to move the thickness lever back to the m position when you’re done.) 3. Before you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Orientation section of the page setup dialog box).

  • Page 15: Printing With Windows 10

    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 7. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print: 1.
  • Page 16 You see the Main menu of your printer settings dialog box. 1 Choose your document type 2 Choose your paper type . . . 3 and paper size 4 Click here 4. Select the type of document you’re printing: ■...
  • Page 17 ■ Reverse Order when you retrieve them from the paper tray. ■ Print Preview print. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the 7. If you’re done, click Click the Layout Click to center your image or text on...

  • Page 18: Selecting The Settings You Use Most Often

    You can also see how much ink you have left. Note: You can also press the printer’s ) button to cancel a print job in progress. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to the application you’re currently using.

  • Page 19: Customizing Windows Print Settings

    Note: For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the Help or want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, select the Show this screen first checkbox.

  • Page 20: Printing On A Macintosh

    ■ For Macintosh OS X applications, see page 18. Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select 2.
  • Page 21 Set the slider in the Mode box to printing, fast printing, or an in-between setting. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the Printing from Start to Finish : Lets you center the text or image on the page, or increase the .
  • Page 22 Then click here to view details of the selected print job and control print job priorities Note: You can also press the printer’s ) button to cancel a print job in progress. to preview your printout. Preview Click to cancel printing EPSON Monitor...

  • Page 23: Printing With Os X

    (If you’re using an application that’s compatible only with Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps on page 15 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to Print Center as described on page 58. 1. From the File menu, select 2.
  • Page 24 You see the window: Print Settings Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help. The OS X printer driver contains a subset of the settings available with the OS 8.6 to 9.x Macintosh printer driver described in this book.
  • Page 25 If multiple print jobs are listed, click a print job, then click the as necessary to reorder the jobs. Note: You can also press the printer’s ) button to cancel a print job in progress. 11. When you’re finished, close Print Center.

  • Page 26: Customizing Macintosh Print Settings

    Customizing Macintosh Print Settings You can use custom and advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects. 1. On the printer settings window, click Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x Custom Click...
  • Page 27 3. To access advanced settings, click or click Advanced Settings Select color management settings here Click here to select print Photo quality; includes , which gives the best results on photo and glossy paper types Select various printing options here To select color management settings, select Color Management from the Print...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    Here are the settings you should choose for your paper: For this paper . . . Plain paper or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper...
  • Page 29 Printing from Start to Finish...

  • Page 30: Maintaining Your Printer

    (available only when the printer is connected directly to your computer, not over a network). You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for three seconds when the red H ink out light is off.

  • Page 31: Running The Head Cleaning Utility

    Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the H ink out light is off. (If the H ink out light is flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge;...

  • Page 32: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    41. You may have a paper jam or another problem. When an ink cartridge has been installed in your printer for more than six months, you may need to replace it if you notice that your printouts don’t look as good as they used to.

  • Page 33: Checking Your Ink Supply

    ■ Magenta: T042320 ■ Yellow: T042420 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty. Maintaining Your Printer printer . Click...

  • Page 34: Ink Cartridge Precautions

    When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
  • Page 35 The P power light also begins to flash. Caution: Don’t press the H ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
  • Page 36 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each cartridge that you need to replace. 9. Close the printer cover and press the H ink button for one second. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.

  • Page 37: Replacing A Cartridge When Print Quality Declines

    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.
  • 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 button for one second. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.

  • Page 39: Aligning The Print Head

    If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see white or black horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head. Note: Your printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network) to use the Print Head Alignment utility.
  • Page 40 Then click Finish If can’t find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern and click . Then repeat this step. Realignment Next Maintaining Your Printer...

  • 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 green Ppower light to go out. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer.

  • Page 42: Transporting The Printer

    Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when 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.
  • Page 43 Maintaining Your Printer...

  • Page 44: Problem Solving

    ■ “Where To Get Help” on page 51 Tip: 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 Left edge guide Ink cartridge holder (not removable) Problem Solving Paper support Right edge guide Printer cover Output tray Paper thickness lever Output tray extensions Paper / Cancel Print Job button and paper out light Ink button and ink out...

  • Page 46: Diagnosing Printer Problems

    Follow the guidelines below when you check the control panel lights: P is on or flashing The Ppower light is on when the printer is ready to print. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.

  • Page 47: Running A Printer Check

    25.) 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 48: Problems And Solutions

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

  • Page 49: Printer Problems

    60. Problem Solving ■ Control Panel> Ignore Warn ■ The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ ■ Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile.

  • Page 50: Quality Problems

    In the Advanced dialog box, turn ® Super MicroWeave (Macintosh only) and turn Speed ■ If your printer is connected to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices. ■ If you’re using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode. See your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer for help.
  • Page 51 ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 34 for instructions.
  • Page 52 The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 27. ■ 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 53: Paper Problems

    If paper jams, press the ) 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 Problem Solving tray) to pull it out. Reload the paper and press the m paper button to resume printing.
  • Page 54 Too many copies are printing. Make sure the Copies option in your printer software or application is not set for multiple copies. There are scratch marks on your print. If you’re printing on glossy photo paper, prints have a tendency to scratch if not handled properly.

  • Page 55: Uninstalling And Reinstalling Printer Software

    53 to reinstall your software. Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on your desktop to open the window.) You see the Main Menu. 3. Click Install Printer Driver...

  • Page 56: Where To Get Help

    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...
  • Page 57 Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Problem Solving...

  • Page 58: Installing Software For Windows 2000, 95, Nt 4.X, And Macintosh Os

    Here sheet. 1. Turn on your computer. (Make sure your printer is still on.) 2. Wait until you see the Found New Hardware screen. Then put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X...
  • Page 59 3. After a moment, click an unknown device. 4. Click Next 5. Click again on the following screen. Wait while the files are copied to your Next computer. 6. Click when you see this screen: Finish Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X .
  • Page 60 10. Click Install Manual and Printer Movies place a shortcut to the 11. Click . When you see the EPSON Product Registration screen, register your Exit printer as instructed. You’re ready to start printing! See the instructions beginning on page 10.

  • Page 61: Installing Printer Software For Windows 95 And Nt

    Before you begin, complete the instructions on the Start Here sheet for setting up your printer. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to your computer. Windows 95 and NT 4.x do not support a USB connection. 1. Turn on your computer. (Make sure your printer is still on.) 2.

  • Page 62: Installing Printer Software For Macintosh Os

    7. Click Install Manual and Printer Movies place a shortcut to the EPSON Printer Information Center on your desktop. 8. Click . When you see the Exit your printer as instructed. 9. Restart your computer. You’re ready to start printing! See the instructions beginning on page 10.
  • Page 63 Applications Center 8. If you see a message that you have no printers available, click 9. If your printer is already listed in the Printer List, close Print Center and go to step 10. Otherwise, click at the top of the window, select your printer in the Printer List, and click Close Print Center.

  • Page 64: Requirements And Notices

    USB connection: a computer with preinstalled Windows XP, Me, 2000 or 98, and a Windows-compliant USB port and shielded USB “AB” cable. Caution: Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction. ® -equivalent processor, 233 MHz or faster, Requirements and Notices ®...

  • Page 65: Macintosh System Requirements

    ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ A shielded USB “AB” cable. Caution: Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction. Requirements and Notices ® G3 or G4 with built-in USB port...

  • Page 66: Energy Star Compliance

    Always turn the printer off using the P power button. The P power light flashes briefly and then goes off. Don’t switch off the power strip or unplug the printer until the P power light is off. Requirements and Notices...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 C82: B171A Requirements and Notices Declaration of Conformity Computers:...

  • Page 70: 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 71 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 72: Index

    Envelopes, printing on, 8 to 9 EPSON accessories, 29, 52 help, 51 to 52 papers, 23 PhotoCenter, 2 Printer Information Center, 2, 4 to 5 Store, 29, 52 warranty, 65 Exif Print, 2 Faint images, 46 Film Factory, 2 Flip Horizontal setting, 22, 48...
  • Page 73 Gamma setting, 14, 22 Head Cleaning utility, 25 to 26 Help, EPSON, 51 to 52 High Speed setting, 14, 22, 45 High-resolution images, 47 Incorrect characters, 49 Incorrect colors, 47 Ink cartridge checking ink levels, 28 replacing, 27 to 33...
  • Page 74 Paper Size setting, 11, 15, 18 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 23 Photo RPM setting, 14, 22 Photo setting, 11 PhotoCenter, EPSON, 2 PhotoEnhance setting, 12, 16, 22 Premium Bright White Paper, 23 Previewing printout, 12, 17, 19 Print Center, 20...
  • Page 75 Technical support, 51 to 52 Text & Image setting, 11 Text setting, 11 Text/Graph setting, 21 Thickness lever, 45, 46 Transparencies, 23 Transporting printer, 37 Troubleshooting, 39 to 48 Uninstalling software, 50 to 51 USB, 59, 60 Utilities Head Cleaning, 25 to 26...
  • Page 76 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 77: 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, call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. EPSON Ink Cartridges Black T032120...

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