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  • Page 1 Printer Basics Printer Basics CPD-6967...

  • Page 2: How To Order Epson Ink And Paper

    How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges, paper and other printing media, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Here are the EPSON media and ink cartridges you can order:...
  • Page 3 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    NERGY Important Safety Instructions About Your Software Your Creative and Internet Software Applications Installing the Creative Software Viewing Your Electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual Opening Your Electronic Manual Navigating a Manual How To Print Using the Guided Printing Exercise...
  • Page 6 Diagnosing Problems Checking the Control Panel Lights Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Using the Software Problems Getting Good Print Quality Uninstalling Printer Software Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 Instructions Windows 3.1 Instructions...
  • Page 7 Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 Instructions Windows 3.1 Instructions Additional Installation Instructions Installing from the CD-ROM for Windows 3.1 Configuring for a Windows Network Setting Up the Host System for Printer Sharing Setting Up Client Systems to Share the Printer Index...

  • Page 8: Introduction1

    Welcome ® Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 printer is the ideal output device for small office or home printing. You can print anything from reports and resumes to photos and greeting cards with great results. The printer comes with these features: ™...

  • Page 9: About Your Documentation

    For more details about advanced printing options or troubleshooting, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual. You’ll always have easy access to this manual—see page 8 for instructions. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    See page 43 for details. Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000. ®...

  • Page 11: Energy Star Compliance

    Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet or insert objects through the slots.
  • Page 12 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 cabinet damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

  • Page 13: About Your Software

    About Your Software About Your Software The EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 CD-ROM includes all the software you need for photo-quality output: Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t use your printer without it.

  • Page 14: Installing The Creative Software

    1. Insert your EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start, select Run, and type D:\Epson (where D is your CD-ROM drive letter). Then click OK.

  • Page 15: Viewing Your Electronic Epson Stylus Color 640 Manual

    CD-ROM. Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Instructions If you already copied the EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual to your hard disk when you installed your printer software, click Start, point to Programs, Epson, and click View EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual.

  • Page 16: Navigating A Manual

    To copy the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual from your CD-ROM to your hard disk, use the Windows File Manager. Open the D:\MANUAL directory (where D is your CD-ROM drive letter) and locate the 640DOC.PDF file. Copy the file to a directory on your hard disk.

  • Page 17: How To Print

    Film or envelopes, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual. You’ll also find instructions for using custom software settings to fine-tune your printouts. Using the Guided Printing Exercise For a quick lesson in printing, run EPSON’s Guided Printing Exercise in Adobe PhotoDeluxe. Note: If you haven’t installed Adobe PhotoDeluxe yet, you can install it now by...

  • Page 18: Printing A Memo

    Here are the basic steps for printing a document on letter size paper, for example if you want to print a memo or resume. For details on advanced print settings, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual. 1. Make sure your printer and computer are turned on.
  • Page 19 5. Make sure your EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 printer is selected. 6. If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click it and go to step 7. If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. You see another dialog box that contains the Properties button.
  • Page 20 9. Click the Paper tab at the top of the dialog box if you need to change the paper size, number of copies, or page orientation. 10. Click OK until you see the Print dialog box again. 11. Click OK to start printing. After a moment, the Progress Meter (Despooler in Windows 3.1) will appear and show the progress of your print job.

  • Page 21: Printing A Photograph

    Printing a Photograph Here are the basic steps to print a photograph. For more details on advanced settings, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual. 1. Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. 2. Make sure your paper is against the right edge guide and that the left edge guide is snug against the left paper edge.
  • Page 22 5. Make sure your EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 printer is selected. 6. If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click it and go to step 7. If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. You see another dialog box that contains the Properties button.
  • Page 23 8. Change the Media Type to Photo Paper. (If you are using a different type of paper, see “Selecting the Correct Media Type” on page 19.) 9. Set the Mode option to Automatic. The printer software automatically analyzes your image data and selects the correct settings.
  • Page 24 11. Click the Paper tab to change the paper size, number of copies to print, or page orientation. If you loaded EPSON 4 x 6 inch Photo Paper, change the paper size to Photo Paper 4 x 6 in. 12. Click the Layout tab (not available in Windows 3.1) if you want to change the size of your image (for example, if it is too large to fit on your paper), print multiple pages on one sheet, or add a watermark.
  • Page 25 13. Click OK to close the printer software and return to your application’s Print dialog box. 14. Click OK to start printing. After a moment, the Progress Meter (Despooler in Windows 3.1) will appear and show the progress of your print job. You can...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Correct Media Type

    For best results, load EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film one sheet at a time. Caution: Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your special media;...

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Print Head

    The Head Cleaning utility in your printer software The printer’s control panel buttons Note: To use the Head Cleaning utility, your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network. Do not clean the print head while printing is in progress; otherwise your...

  • Page 28: Using The Head Cleaning Utility

    For Windows 3.1: Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main group. Double-click the Printers icon. Select EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 from the list of installed printers and click Setup. 3. Click the Utility tab. You see the Utility menu: 4.

  • Page 29: Using The Printer Control Panel

    Follow these steps to clean the print head: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and that the black and color ink out lights are off. If either ink out light is on, you must replace the ink cartridge before cleaning the print head.

  • Page 30: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern after printing it. It should look something like this: Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks okay, you’re done. If any dots are missing, as shown below, clean the print head again.

  • Page 31: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    If you need to replace an ink cartridge before the lights flash (because the ink is too old, for example) follow the instructions on page 28. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:...

  • Page 32: Removing An Empty Ink Cartridge

    Note: If you press the or on, the printer cleans the print head as described on page 22. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. 2. Lower the output tray and raise the printer cover.

  • Page 33: Installing The New Cartridge

    Do not remove the clear seal from the bottom of the cartridge; ink will leak. 3. Lower the ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer. black cartridge color cartridge...
  • Page 34 1 through 4 in this section. 6. Press the cleaning button and close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. power light flashes and the printer makes various sounds. Charging takes about one minute.

  • Page 35: Replacing An Outdated Ink Cartridge

    If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. 6. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package. Remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on the top of the cartridge.

  • Page 36: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head For best results, use EPSON ink jet paper whenever you check the print head alignment. If your printouts contain vertical banding or jagged vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. To use the print head alignment utility, your printer must be connected to a local port, not through a network.

  • Page 37: Transporting The Printer

    See the Unpacking Sheet that was packed with the printer. Be sure to keep the printer level as you transport it. If you notice a decline in print quality after transporting the printer, clean the print head; if output is misaligned,...

  • Page 38: Diagnosing Problems

    There are additional troubleshooting tips in the “Troubleshooting” section of your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual. If none of the suggested solutions solve your problem, contact your EPSON dealer or see “Where To Get Help” on page 41. Diagnosing Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer’s control panel lights, as...
  • Page 39 If no paper ejects, turn off the printer, remove the jammed paper, and turn the printer on again. If this does not clear the error condition, contact EPSON as described on page 41.

  • Page 40: Running A Printer Check

    Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether the problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. If the results are satisfactory, the problem lies in software settings, the interface cable, or your computer.

  • Page 41: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Here are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer or printing. You can also turn to “Troubleshooting,” in your electronic manual or look in your printer software online help. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Using the Software...
  • Page 42 Internet software, contact the company that produced it. For contact information, see page 42. If you can’t see EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . Status Monitor 2 is not available for Windows 3.1. If you’re using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, make sure you installed...

  • Page 43: Problems Getting Good Print Quality

    Problems Getting Good Print Quality If your printout has horizontal banding . . . Clean the print head (see page 20). Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded (see page 19). Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up.
  • Page 44 Use a support sheet with special media or try loading your media one sheet at a time. Make sure your paper or media meets the specifications listed in your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual. Run the Print Head Alignment utility (see page 29).
  • Page 45 (see page 28). Use the Automatic mode setting or choose a different custom project type. Remember that because your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors, your printed colors cannot exactly match the colors you see on your monitor screen.
  • Page 46 If your printout contains incorrect characters . . . Make sure you’re using an IEEE-1284 compliant printer cable. Your printer cable may not be securely connected. Check that the cable is locked firmly in place at both ends to ensure proper communication between your printer and computer.

  • Page 47: Uninstalling Printer Software

    1. Double-click the Main program group icon, then double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click Printers. 3. Select EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 in the Installed Printers list and click the Remove button. 4. To reinstall your software, see page 46.

  • Page 48: Where To Get Help

    Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer or its software, see the contact information below. For help with any of the creative or Internet applications on the EPSON CD-ROM, see page 42 for contact information. EPSON Technical Support...

  • Page 49: Creative And Internet Software Technical Support

    Note: If you need help using other manufacturers’ software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-4303 (U.S.) or (905) 709-2567 (Canada), 6 to 4 , Saturday.

  • Page 50: Printer Software Diskettes

    Only the printer driver software is available on diskette. The creative software is available only on the EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 CD-ROM. You can order printer driver software diskettes from EPSON by phone or fax for $9.95 shipping and handling (plus tax where applicable), or you can download the printer driver files.

  • Page 51: Installing The Printer Software From Diskettes

    Fax: Send the following information by fax to EPSON at (310) 782-5266: Name and Company name Street address (no P.O. boxes please) City, State and ZIP code Daytime telephone number Payment method (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express) Card number and expiration date Be sure to sign your fax;...

  • Page 52: Windows 3.1 Instructions

    If you see this screen, ALWAYS select Cancel. Your software is already installed. Your printer software icons appear in the EPSON folder and an icon for your printer appears in the Printers folder. The EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 printer is set as your default Windows printer.

  • Page 53: Additional Installation Instructions

    3. Insert the EPSON software CD-ROM. 4. From the Program Manager File menu, select Run. 5. Type D:\EPSON (where D is your CD-ROM drive letter) and click OK. 6. Read the Software License Agreement and then click Agree to continue with the installation.

  • Page 54: Configuring For A Windows Network

    1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network, then click the File and Print Sharing button. 3. Click the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) checkbox and click OK.

  • Page 55: Setting Up Client Systems To Share The Printer

    Setting Up Client Systems to Share the Printer 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Printers. 2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 icon and choose Properties. 3. Click the Details tab. You see the following dialog box: 4. Click the Add Port button, then click Browse to specify the network path to the printer.

  • Page 56: Index

    Envelopes, 19 EPSON Accessories, 24, 42 Customer Care Centers, 41 help, 41 to 42 media, 19 EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual, 8 Flip Horizontal setting, 19 Grainy printouts, 39 Guided Printing Exercise, 10 Head Cleaning utility, 20 to 22 Help...
  • Page 57 Nozzle Check pattern, 23, 33 utility, 21 to 23 Paper jams, 32 loading, 11, 14 Photo Quality paper, EPSON, 19 Photograph, printing, 14 to 18 Plain paper, 12, 19 Preprinted paper, loading, 11 Print head aligning, 29 cleaning, 20 to 23...
  • Page 58 Reader, see Adobe Acrobat Reader Replacing ink cartridges, 24 to 28 Safety instructions, 4 to 5 Self adhesive sheets, EPSON, 19 Service, 41 to 42 Smeared printouts, 37 Software installation from CD-ROM, 7, 46 from diskettes, 44 to 45 problems, 34 to 35 Windows 3.1, 44 to 45...

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