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  • 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 Basic Printing in Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Basic Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.5.1 to 9.x...
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help Installing Your Printer Software Installing Printer Software on Mac OS X Installing Printer Software for Mac OS 9.x Installing Printer Software on Windows 2000 Installing Printer Software on Windows 95...
  • Page 5 Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Compliance NERGY Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index Contents...

  • Page 6: Welcome

    Versatile paper handling lets you print on a wide variety of media, from EPSON Premium Bright White Paper to EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight.

  • 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

    Caution: must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: contains important information about your printer. Tip: contains additional hints for better printing. For more information on your printer, use your EPSON Printer Information Center, described on page 4. ®...

  • Page 9: Using The Epson Printer Information Center

    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. Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the EPSON Printer Information Center, if you haven’t already.

  • Page 10: Launching The Manual

    Click a topic, to view a movie 4. Click to exit Print Show. Exit 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.
  • Page 11 4. Click on the topic you want to view. Click right arrows Click down arrows Closed list, click to expand Click to go to topic Note: If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic.

  • Page 12: Printing From Start To Finish

    Printing From Start to Finish Follow the instructions in these sections to print using all your printer’s features: “Loading Paper” on page 8 “Basic Printing in Windows” on page 10 “Basic Printing on a Macintosh” on page 12 “Customizing Your Print Settings” on page 17 “Selecting the Correct Media Type”...

  • Page 13: Loading Paper

    1. Press in the locking tab on the left edge guide and slide it to the approximate width of your paper. 2. Place paper in your printer on the right side of the sheet feeder, behind the tab. 3. Slide the left edge guide lightly against the paper.

  • Page 14: Loading Envelopes

    Loading Envelopes 1. Load up to 10 envelopes, short edge first and printable side up. Tip: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time. 2. Place the envelope’s flap edge against the right edge of the sheet feeder, behind the tab.

  • Page 15: Basic Printing In Windows 10

    Basic Printing in Windows After you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it: 1. From the File menu, click 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus C62 Series 3. Click the Properties button, click it. Then click Options screen.)
  • Page 16 4. Select the following settings on the Main tab in your printer settings window. The most important thing to remember is to set the correct paper Type for the paper you’re using. 2 Select your paper type (see page 21)

  • Page 17: Selecting The Settings You Use Most Often

    Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to the program you’re currently using. If you want, you can change the default Windows printer settings for all your programs. 1. Right-click the 2. Select Printer Settings 3.
  • Page 18 5. Click Print 6. If you turned on background printing, you can select Application menu in the right corner of the screen. You see the EPSON Monitor3 window: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Note: If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the key and press the .

  • Page 19: Printing With Os X

    (If you’re using an application that’s compatible only with Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps on page 12 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to Print Center as described in “Installing Printer Software on Mac OS X” on page 49.
  • Page 20 6. Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help. The OS X printer driver contains a subset of the settings available with the OS 8.5.1 to 9.x Macintosh printer driver described in this book.
  • Page 21 9. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. You see a screen like this: 10. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following: Click the print job, then click Click the print job then click Click a print job marked “Hold”...

  • Page 22: Customizing Your 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 23 4. Select the following page layout settings as necessary: 1 Select image position options here 2 Select image resizing options here; these affect only your printed image 3 Add a watermark to your printed page here Note: For more information on page layout settings, click the Help or 5.

  • Page 24: Customizing Macintosh Print Settings

    Customizing Macintosh Print Settings 1. On the printer settings window, click list to open it. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 through 9.x Macintosh OS X Note: For more information on custom settings, click Help (OS X) or (OS 8.5.1 to 9.x). 2. If you’re finished selecting custom settings, click To select more custom settings, go to step 3.
  • Page 25 4. Select these advanced settings as necessary: 1 Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on certain paper types 2 Select various print options here Macintosh OS X Note: For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click Help (OS X) or 5.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Correct Media Type

    For this paper . . . Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets...

  • Page 27: Using Film Factory

    If your digital camera supports Exif Print, you can use this technology when you print with Exif Print enabled applications such as EPSON Software Film Factory. Printing From Start to Finish...

  • Page 28: Opening Your Photos In Film Factory

    Opening Your Photos in Film Factory 1. Start Film Factory. You see the main Film Factory screen: Click Roll to create a new roll, or . . . click an existing roll Note: If you need help with Film Factory, select it from the Help menu or check the on-screen Getting Started Guide that was installed with Film Factory (you ®...
  • Page 29 5. To import a photo into Film Factory, click the Click From File Click From Removable Media Click From PC Card Click From Twain Device camera. If your device is already selected, the software will open. If not, click Import Settings to OS X).

  • Page 30: Printing Your Photos

    Select your printer settings here 2. Windows and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Select these options in the Printer Settings box at the bottom of the screen: 1 Make sure your printer is selected Macintosh OS X: Click the...
  • Page 31 Make sure you return unused paper to its original package. Printing From Start to Finish button for a closer look.) Detailed Preview box checked for the best results when printing photos Print button and change Back . Your Print from Printer Settings...

  • Page 32: Maintaining Your Printer

    EPSON Printer Information Center Caution: When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline, so turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality. maintenance button on the error light is off).

  • Page 33: Running The Head Cleaning Utility

    30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the green P power light flashes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

  • Page 34: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Or right-click the icon and select to see your ink levels. Click Ink Monitor to launch your web browser and Buy Now order ink cartridges online. icon in the light is off. Maintaining Your Printer...

  • Page 35: Purchasing Ink Cartridges

    Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Black ink cartridge: T040120 Color ink cartridge: T041020 (May be labeled T040 or T041.)

  • Page 36: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing an ink cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the green P power light should be on, but not flashing). Then open the printer cover.
  • Page 37 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. 5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on top. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it.
  • Page 38 When it’s finished, the green P power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red error light goes out. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

  • 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: 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, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder.

  • Page 41: Transporting The Printer

    Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 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 42: Solving Problems

    Refer to the pictures on page 38 if you need help identifying parts of the printer. 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 43: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Left edge guide Maintenance button and error light Power button and light Solving Problems Paper support Ink replacement button Printer cover Output tray Output tray extension Ink cartridges and print head...

  • Page 44: Diagnosing Printer Problems

    Then turn the printer on again. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 48 for contact information. Green P power light The printer may have an internal error.

  • Page 45: Running A Printer Check

    Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” beginning on page 41. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 48. 5. Turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the cable and turn on your printer and computer.

  • Page 46: Problems And Solutions

    If the icon doesn’t C62 Series appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may have too many items in the Chooser. Delete any unused items. If you see an error message with...

  • Page 47: Printer Problems

    40. If the check page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly. If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints.

  • Page 48: Print Quality Problems

    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. Align the print head see page 34 for instructions.
  • Page 49 Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, load new paper face up. For best results use genuine EPSON paper. Your printout is grainy. Try using a higher quality paper or select a higher (Windows;...

  • Page 50: Paper Feeding Problems

    Mirror Image (Macintosh) in Flip Horizontal the printer software, or the mirror setting in your program. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. Make sure your printer is selected in the Windows Print dialog box, or in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center.
  • Page 51 14 (Macintosh OS X). Choose the correct margins for your paper size. The margins must be within the printable area of the page; see “Printer Specifications” in your on-screen Reference Guide. Make sure your paper is positioned next to the right side...

  • Page 52: Uninstalling And Reinstalling Printer Software

    Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities if, for example, you upgrade your Windows operating system. You don’t need to uninstall EPSON Film Factory or your EPSON Printer Information Center.

  • Page 53: Where To Get Help

    If you need help using other software with your printer, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below:...

  • Page 54: Installing Your Printer Software

    Macintosh in OS 9.x and install your printer software for Classic mode applications. 1. Start up your Macintosh in OS X. (Make sure your printer is still on.) 2. Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive and wait a few seconds for the CD-ROM to be recognized.
  • Page 55 Film Factory; follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your system. 10. Click , then close the Film Factory folder. Quit 11. To install the EPSON Printer Information Center, double-click the Movies and Manual system. 12. Click , and close all open folders.
  • Page 56 Your printer appears in the printer list. 16. Close Print Center and start up your Macintosh in OS 9.x. Follow the instructions in the next section to install the OS 9.x printer driver and optional software for your Macintosh Classic applications.

  • Page 57: Installing Printer Software For Mac Os 9.X

    Install Printer Driver on-screen instructions to install the driver and restart your Macintosh. 4. After your Macintosh restarts, register your printer with EPSON as instructed. 5. Open the Chooser in the Apple Select C62 Series port and turn on background printing.

  • Page 58: Installing Printer Software On Windows 2000

    Installing Printer Software on Windows 2000 1. Make sure your printer is set up, connected to your computer, and turned on, as described on the Start Here sheet. 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Wait for Windows to detect your printer connection and display a screen like this: Don’t click any buttons on the screen yet.
  • Page 59 Information Center on your desktop. It includes helpful printer animations and an additional manual. 14. When you’re finished, click 15. Register your printer with EPSON, then remove the CD-ROM, and restart your system. Keep the CD-ROM in case you need to install any software later. You’re ready to print.

  • Page 60: Installing Printer Software On Windows 95

    8. When you’re finished, click 9. Register your printer with EPSON, then remove the CD-ROM, and restart your system. Keep the CD-ROM in case you need to install any software later. You’re ready to print.
  • Page 61 Installing Your Printer Software...

  • Page 62: 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: A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP...

  • Page 63: Macintosh System Requirements

    Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: A Power Macintosh ® OS 8.5.1 through OS X 10.1 or higher. (Mac OS 9.0 or later recommended) Mac OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: At least 64MB of available RAM (128MB recommended)

  • Page 64: Important Safety Instructions

    Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users 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 67: Declaration Of Conformity

    Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer’s specified usage, which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer.
  • Page 68 Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. 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 69 Requirements and Notices...

  • Page 70: Index

    Black Ink Only setting, 17, 44 Blank pages, 45 Blurry images, 43 Bright White Paper, 21 Browser, 4 Buttons, 38 Cable, printer, 57, 58 Cancelling printing Macintosh, 13, 16 Windows, 11 Characters, incorrect, 45 Checking printer, 40 Chooser, 41, 45...
  • Page 71 21 Printer Information Center, 2, 4 to 6 SoundAdvice, 48 Store, 30, 48 Warranty, 62 to 63 EPSON PhotoCenter, 2 Exif Print, 2, 22 to 26 Faint images, 44 FCC Compliance Statement, 61 Film Factory, 2, 23 to 26...
  • Page 72 Parallel port, 42 Photo Paper, 21 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper and Cards, 21 Photo RPM setting, 17, 20 Photo Stickers, 21 PhotoCenter, EPSON, 2 PhotoEnhance, 44 Premium Bright White Paper, 21 Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 21 Premium Luster Photo Paper, 21...
  • Page 73 2 uninstalling, 47 to 48 SoundAdvice, 48 Stickers, 21 System requirements, 57 to 58 Technical support, 48 Testing printer, 40 Transfer paper, 21, 45 Transparencies, 21 Transporting printer, 36 Troubleshooting, 37 to 46 Type setting, 11, 42, 43, 44...

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