Epson C40 Start Here

EPSON Stylus C40 Series
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Start Here
Start Here
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Unpack
Before you begin, make sure your computer is set up completely.
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Remove the tape and packing material from the printer.
2 Peel off the tape beneath the cover
and remove the insert.
3 Insert the paper support
into its three slots.
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Attach the Cable
1 Shut down your computer before attaching the cable. In Windows
click Start and select your Shut Down or Turn Off option.
Leave the computer turned off until instructed
to turn it on in section 6.
2 Connect your USB cable to the
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printer and a PC or Macintosh .
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Power On
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Plug the printer into a grounded electrical outlet.
2 Press the power button until the lights come on.
Don't turn on the computer yet.
Don't use an outlet controlled by
a wall switch or timer. Never use a
power strip switch to turn the
printer on or off; use only the
printer's power button.
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Load Ink

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Open the cover and lift the ink cartridge clamps.
2 Unpack the ink cartridges that came with your
printer and remove the yellow tape.
Keep cartridges out of the
reach of children.
3
Insert both cartridges as shown and close the clamps.
black
4 Press the maintenance button and close the printer cover. The
flashes and you hear the printer charge its ink. Wait until ink charging is finished
(the power light stops flashing).
remove the insert
maintenance
button
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Load Paper

1 Load some paper behind the tab
on the right edge guide.
2 Press in the locking tab on the left edge
guide and slide it against the edge of the
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paper stack.
3
Pull out the output tray.
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Install Software

If you're using Windows, check to see which version you have,
then follow the right set of instructions for your system.
Windows XP
Your computer may have the EPSON
power button
Make sure the printer is still turned on, then turn on your computer.
If you see this message in the bottom
right corner of your screen
You're ready to start printing!
If you see this screen
Click Cancel. Then follow the steps below
to install the printer software:
1 When you see the Windows icons on your monitor,
put the EPSON CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
2 If you see a screen asking What do you want
Windows to do?, click Cancel.
3
Click Start, click My Computer, double-click
EPSON, then double-click
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Read the license agreement and click Agree.
5 At the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver.
The printer files install.
color
You must install both cartridges
or the printer won't work.
power light
Don't turn off the printer or
interrupt ink charging while
the power light is flashing
or you'll use up more ink
than necessary.
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® printer software already installed.
Found New Hardware
Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.
EPSON.
6 If you see this screen, make sure the printer is
connected and turned on. Wait a few moments until
the screen disappears. Click Retry if necessary.
7 When you see a message that setup is complete,
click OK.
8 When you see the EPSON Product Registration screen,
register your printer as instructed.
9 Close any open windows on your screen.
You're ready to start printing!
Windows 98, Me, and 2000
Your computer may have the EPSON printer software already installed.
Make sure the printer is still turned on, then turn on your computer.
If you see this screen
Your software is already installed. Click OK.
You're ready to start printing!
If you see a screen like this
Click Cancel. Then follow the steps below
to install the printer software:
1 When you see the Windows icons on your monitor,
put the EPSON CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
2 Double-click My Computer, double-click
EPSON, then double-click EPSON.
3
Read the license agreement and click Agree.
4 At the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver.
The printer files install.
5 If you see this screen, make sure the printer is turned on
and connected. Wait a few moments until the screen
disappears. Click Retry if necessary.
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At the last installation screen, click OK.
7 When you see the EPSON Registration screen,
register your printer as instructed.
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Close any open windows on your screen.
You're ready to start printing!
Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x
If you're using OS X, see the Read This First booklet for instructions.
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Make sure your printer is still turned on, then turn on your Macintosh.
2
When you see your Macintosh icons, put the
EPSON CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
3 Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon,
then double-click EPSON.
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Read the license agreement and click Agree.
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At the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver.
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At the installer screen, click Install.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
installation and restart your Macintosh.
8 After your Macintosh restarts, you see the EPSON Registration screen.
Register your printer as instructed.
9 Open the Chooser, click the C40 Series icon, click your USB port,
and turn on background printing.
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Close the Chooser. You're ready to start printing!
Turn this over to start printing . . .