Epson 580 Printer Basics Manual
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Page 1: Epson Stylus Color
® ® EPSON Stylus Color 580 EPSON Stylus Color 580 Printer Basics Printer Basics Informations de base Informations de base sur I’imprimante sur I’imprimante ® ® CPD-10843... -
Page 2: How To Order Epson Ink And Paper
How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges and paper, contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766. You can also visit the EPSON Store (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. - Page 3 This manual is divided into two sections: English and French. The English manual begins on the next page. The French manual begins on the page labelled “Français.” Ce manuel est divisé en deux sections, l’une contenant le manuel anglais et l’autre le manuel français.
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Page 4: Printer Basics
Printer Basics Printed on recycled paper. -
Page 5: 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 6: Table Of Contents
Printing on a Macintosh Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings Using PhotoEnhance Using Custom Settings Using Advanced Settings Using Special Papers EPSON Photo Paper Envelopes Selecting the Correct Media Type... - Page 7 Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer PROBLEM SOLVING Identifying Printer Parts 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 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software...
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Page 8: Welcome
Welcome! ® Your EPSON Stylus Color 580 is a user-friendly, photo quality printer that’s perfect for printing all your home projects—from homework assignments and envelopes to full-color greeting cards and banners. The printer comes with these features: EPSON’s exclusive Micro Piezo... -
Page 9: About Your Documentation
About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on: Viewing your electronic printer manual Printing with Windows Using special papers Maintaining the printer Solving basic problems You’ll find your product warranty on page 48. -
Page 10: Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual
Windows: Select , point to Start Guide ESC580 Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus COLOR 580 folder and double-click View Reference Guide , double-click your My Computer CD-ROM icon, then double-click the... -
Page 11: Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual
Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen: Click here to expand the table of contents Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view. -
Page 12: Printing From Start To Finish
Follow the instructions in “Printing with Windows” below or “Printing on a Macintosh” on page 10. If you’re already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you can skip ahead to “Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings” on page 14. -
Page 13: Opening The Printer Software
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. If you’re printing on envelopes or other special paper sizes or types, see page 16 for loading instructions. -
Page 14: Selecting Printer Software Settings
Then click Properties If you click the print icon on your application’s tool bar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you may not get the option to change the printer software settings before printing. Selecting Printer Software Settings... - Page 15 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, black ink on legal size paper—you can change the default printer settings for all your programs. You do this using the Windows Printers utility: 1.
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Page 16: Controlling Printing
You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing. You can also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips. For more advanced printer settings, see page 14. For more information on printing—for example, previewing your printout, changing the paper size, or adding a watermark—see your electronic Reference Guide (described on page 3). -
Page 17: Printing On A Macintosh
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. If you’re printing on envelopes or other special paper sizes or types, see page 16 for loading instructions. -
Page 18: Opening The Printer Software
Printable Area settings Make the following selections on the page setup dialog box: Make sure your printer ( printer in the Chooser; see the Start Here sheet for instructions.) Select the correct Paper Size your document. See your electronic Reference Guide for details. -
Page 19: Selecting Printer Software Settings
(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 Print Select high-quality printing, faster printing, or in-between unless you’re printing in... -
Page 20: Controlling Printing
If you turned on background printing in the Chooser, you can use to check the progress of your print job. Select Monitor3 from the Application menu at the right side of the menu bar. You see the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box: Click to restart your print job... -
Page 21: Using Photoenhance, Custom, And Advanced Settings
For more details on the printer settings, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 3, or online help. -
Page 22: Using Custom Settings
You can also fine-tune these settings on the Advanced dialog box to fit your individual needs, as described below. For more details on the printer settings, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 3, or online help. Using Advanced Settings For maximum control over your project, you can customize your print settings—... -
Page 23: Using Special Papers
For instructions on loading and using other EPSON special ink jet papers, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 3. For a list of EPSON special ink jet papers and ordering information, see the inside front cover. EPSON Photo Paper You can use EPSON Photo Paper to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing. - Page 24 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper is micro-perforated around the edges so you can trim your printouts and “bleed” the photo—extend it to the edge of the paper— on all sides. 1. Load the paper against the right...
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Page 25: Envelopes
594 mm 3. Send your print job, then hold up the paper’s top edge as it begins feeding into the printer. Also support the paper as it ejects from the printer. Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge first and printable side up. -
Page 26: Selecting The Correct Media Type
Selecting the Correct Media Type Before printing, always check the Media Type setting in your printer software. The printer uses the Media Type setting to adjust the ink coverage for the type of paper you are using. The Media Type setting for your paper may not be the same name as your paper. -
Page 27: Maintaining Your Printer
Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it only if print quality declines. When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to plug in your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality. -
Page 28: Printing A Nozzle Check
To right-click, place your cursor on the click the right mouse button. Or, if you have an application running, you can also run the utility by accessing the printer settings dialog box as described on page 6. Click the tab, then click the Utility Macintosh: Access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 11. -
Page 29: Using The Head Cleaning Utility
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in “Problems Getting Good Print Quality” on page 35. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again. - Page 30 4. Click (Windows) or Start about 30 seconds, during which the print head moves and the printer makes some noise. Never unplug the printer while it’s cleaning the print head. 5. When cleaning is finished, run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.
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Page 31: Aligning The Print Head
1. Make sure the printer is plugged in but not printing, and letter-size or larger paper is loaded. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment. Don’t use plain, recycled, or photocopier paper. - Page 32 Or, if you have an application running, you can also run the utility by accessing the printer settings dialog box as described on page 6. Click the tab, then click the Utility Macintosh: Access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 11.
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Page 33: 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:... -
Page 34: Ink Cartridge Precautions
How to 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to replace the ink cartridge. 3. After you’ve installed the cartridge, the printer begins charging ink for several minutes. Wait until you see a message telling you that charging is complete before resuming printing. -
Page 35: Replacing An Outdated Ink Cartridge
Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 580 the menu that appears. You see this window: Click this button Macintosh: Access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 11. , point to , then select Settings icon and click Printers... -
Page 36: Cleaning The Printer
Never unplug the printer while it’s charging ink. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the printer cable. -
Page 37: Transporting The Printer
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Plug in the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then unplug the printer. -
Page 38: Problem Solving
33. For help identifying the parts of your printer, see the next section. If you need to contact EPSON or your bonus software manufacturers see page 41 or page 42. It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. -
Page 39: Identifying Printer Parts
Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support printer cover ink cartridge clamps ink cartridge holders (do not remove) output tray... -
Page 40: Problems And Solutions
Software The printer started making noise after ink cartridge installation. The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its ink delivery system for about two minutes. Wait until charging finishes before sending a print job. If you unplug the printer while it’s charging, it may not charge properly and use more ink than necessary the next time you plug it in. -
Page 41: Problems With Printing
Windows default printer or the current printer in the Macintosh Chooser. If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing as described in your electronic Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. -
Page 42: Problems Getting Good Print Quality
Set the Quality/Speed slider to In the printer software’s Advanced dialog box, turn High Speed Your printer makes noise when you plug it in or after it has been sitting for a while. Your printer is performing routine maintenance. Problems Getting Good Print Quality You see banding. - Page 43 Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. See page 24 for instructions. Turn off High Speed Your printout is blurry or smeared. Make sure your paper isn’t damp, curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be loaded face up).
- Page 44 Reference Guide. You see incorrect characters. Make sure the printer cable is securely connected and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 43 or page 44. Make sure your printer is selected in your application, or as the Windows default printer or the current printer in the Macintosh Chooser.
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Page 45: Problems With Paper Feeding
The problem may be caused by an incorrect paper size setting. Be sure to select the correct paper size in your application or printer software. Check to make sure you’ve left enough room at the front of the printer for paper to eject easily. -
Page 46: Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems
The image is inverted, as if viewed in a mirror. Turn off Flip Horizontal application software. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted so it looks correct when it’s ironed on.) in the printer software or the mirror setting in your... -
Page 47: Uninstalling And Reinstalling Printer Software
The printer prints blank pages. Make sure the paper settings in the printer software are correct for your paper size. See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions. Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 20. -
Page 48: Where To Get Help
For help with the bonus software that came on your 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 49: Epson Accessories
EPSON Accessories When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766. You can also visit the EPSON Store (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Bonus Software Technical Support Before contacting technical support, know the type of computer and operating system you have, and make a note of the problem you’re having, including any... -
Page 50: Requirements And Notices
I Double-speed (2×) CD-ROM or DVD drive (quad-speed [4×] or faster recommended) for installing the printer software I A shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.5 ft. (2 meters) long Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more than... -
Page 51: Macintosh
I Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM or DVD drive (quad-speed [4x] or faster recommended) for installing the printer software I A shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.5 ft. (2 meters) long Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more than 6.5 ft. -
Page 52: Important Safety Instructions
I Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. I If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. -
Page 53: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
I Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. I Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. I Unplug the printer and refer to your warranty on page 48 for service instructions. -
Page 54: Fcc Compliance Statement
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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... -
Page 55: Limited Warranty
Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement unit. Epson will ask you for a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement unit in the event that you fail to return the defective one. -
Page 56: Index
41 to 42 Monitor3, 13 papers, 16 to 19 Faint images, 36 Filters, 14 Flip Horizontal setting, 39 Gamma setting, 15 Glossy media, 19 Grainy printouts, 37 Greeting cards, 19 Help, EPSON, 41 to 42 High Quality Ink Jet Paper, 19... - Page 57 Outdated ink cartridges, 28 to 29 Page Setup dialog box, 11 Panoramic Photo Paper, 16, 18 Paper EPSON, 16 to 19 feeding problems, 38 to 39 loading, 5 to 6, 10, 16 to 18 size, 9, 11, 13 type, setting, see Media Type setting...
- Page 58 39 to 40 paper feeding, 38 to 39 print quality, 35 to 37 printing, 34 to 35 setting up printer, 33 Progress Meter, 9 Project types, custom, 15 Properties dialog box, 7 to 8 Quality/Speed setting, 7 to 8, 12, 35...
- Page 59 Watermark, 9, 13 Windows printer status, 9 printing with, 5 to 9 Status Monitor 3, 21 to 28, 31 system requirements, 43 uninstalling printer software, 40 USB, 43 World Wide Web, 31, 41...