Epson 670 User Manual

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Accessories

output tray extensions

paper support

thickness lever

control panel

printer cover

control panel

output tray

EPSON Stylus COLOR 670

Media

Media name Size Part number

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter

EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Photo Paper Letter

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter S041064

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM and paper) EPSON Photo Stickers (refill, paper only)

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight

Letter A4

Letter A4 Legal

Letter A4

Letter A4 A6

A4 4 × 6 inches Panoramic

A6 S041054

A6, 16 frames per sheet A6, 16 frames per sheet

Letter S041153/S041155

A4 S041106

Letter S041257

S041060 S041059

S041111 S041117

S041062 S041161 S041067

S041124 S041126

S041072 S041071 S041107

S041141 S041140 S041134 S041145

S041144-KIT

S041144

User Replaceable Parts

Part name Part number

Paper support 1040663

Printer cover 1040610

Logo plate 1052771

Ink Cartridges

Cartridge Part number

Black S020187

Color S020191

Printer Specifications

Printing

Printing method On-demand ink jet

Nozzle configuration

Black 64 nozzles Color 96 nozzles

(32 each: cyan, magenta, yellow)

Resolution Maximum 1440 dpi × 720 dpi

Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking

™

Control code ESC/P Raster,

Input buffer 32KB

EPSON Remote

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Paper

Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight

Single sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Transparencies, glossy film, glossy paper

Matte Paper Heavyweight

Self-adhesive sheets A4 (210 × 297 mm) Self adhesive sheets distributed by

Envelopes No. 10, 4.1 × 9.5 inches (104 × 241 mm)

Index (ink jet) cards A6 (105 × 148 mm)

Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Photo Stickers A6 (105 × 148 mm), 16 frames/sheet Photo stickers distributed by EPSON — —

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) Half letter (statement, 5.5 × 8.5 inches) Executive (7.5 × 10 inches) A4 (210 × 297 mm) A5 (148 × 210 mm)

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) A4 (210 × 297 mm) A6 (105 × 148 mm), glossy film only

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte paper distributed by EPSON — —

DL, 4.3 × 8.7 inches (110 × 220 mm) C6, 4.4 × 6.4 inches (114 × 162 mm) 132 × 220 mm (5.2 × 8.7 inches)

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)

A4 (210 × 297 mm) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Panoramic (210 × 594 mm)

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Transfer paper distributed by EPSON — —

Plain bond paper and special ink jet papers distributed by EPSON

Transparencies, glossy paper, and glossy film distributed by EPSON

EPSON

Plain bond paper or air mail paper 0.006 to 0.02 inch

Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON — —

Photo paper distributed by EPSON — —

0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) for plain bond paper

——

(0.16 to 0.52 mm)

17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) for plain bond paper

12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m

)

Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first, except for envelopes. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use papers under these conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH

Store printouts on EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive Sheets under these conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C) Humidity: 20 to 60% RH

Printable area

B-L B-R

envelopes

single sheets/index cards

A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).

When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy

Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm). B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm). * You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12 inch (3.0 mm)

by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However,

print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing

large jobs, pr int a single sheet to confirm print quality.

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EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper * (dotted lines indicate perforations)

A: The maximum top margin is 0.67 inch (17.0 mm). L & R: The maximum left and right margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm).

The minimum left and right margin is 0.12 inch (3. 0 mm).

C: The maximum bottom margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm).

* EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper is 4.5 × 6.9 inches

(114.3 × 175.3 mm), including the perforated margins. The printable area is 4 × 6 inches (101.6 × 152.4 mm).

L & R

Ink Cartridges

Specification

Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Print capacity* 540 pages (ISO/IEC 10561

Cartridge life 2 years from production date (if unopened)

Storage temperature

Transit temperature

Freezing temperature**

Dimensions 0.8 × 2.1 × 1.5 inches

* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink

replacement. The actual print capacity may vary, depending on how often you turn on the printer and how often you clean the print head.

** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at

77 °F (25 °C).

Black ink cartridge (S020187)

letter pattern)

(within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F [25 °C])

−

4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

−

22 to 140 °F (−30 to 60 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) 120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

3.2 °F (−16 °C)

(W×D×H)

19.8 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm (W×D×H)

To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties.

Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.

Color ink cartridge (S020191)

300 pages (15% coverage)

−0

.4 °F (−18 °C)

1.7 × 2.1 × 1.5 inches (W×D×H)

49.2 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm (W×D×H)

Mechanical

Paper feed Friction method

Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry

Sheet feeder

capacity 100 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m

) paper

Dimensions

Storage Width: 16.9 inches (429 mm)

Depth: 10.3 inches (261 mm) Height: 6.6 inches (167 mm)

Printing Width: 16.9 inches (429 mm)

Depth: 24.1 inches (613 mm) Height: 11.6 inches (295 mm)

Weight 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) without the ink cartridges

Electrical

Specification 120 V Model 220−240 V Model

Input voltage range*

Rated frequency range

Input frequency range

Rated current 0.4 A 0.2 A

Power consumption Approx. 18 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern)

* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s

voltage.

99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V

50 to 60 Hz

49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Approx. 2.5 W in standby mode

Environmental

Temperature

Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

−

Storage*

4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Transit* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Humidity (without condensation)

Operation 20 to 80% RH

Storage

*Stored in shipping container

5 to 85% RH

Safety Approvals

Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B

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Control Panel

power light

paper out light

color ink out light

black ink out light

cleaning button

Follow these guidelines when you check the control panel lights.

is on The

flashes

and

are on

and

is on When the

flash When an ink out light flashes, your ink supply is

are on When an ink out light comes on, you need to

and

flash

and

are on

power light is on when the printer is on and ready to pr int. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.

When the out lights come on, you have a paper jam. Press

the that doesn’t work, turn off the printer and gently pull out all the paper. Make sure none of the sheets are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. Then reload the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it. Turn on the printer and press the

load/eject button to resume printing.

paper is out or incorrectly loaded. Make sure none of the sheets are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. Then reload the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it. Press the button to resume printing.

low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge (black S020187, color S020191).

replace the ink cartridge. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge (black S020187, color S020191). See page 6 for instructions.

When the and the on, jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head or you may not have removed the yellow tape seal from the installed ink cartridge(s). Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check inside for any jammed paper. Then turn the printer back on. If an ink out light remains on and the print head moves into replacement position, replace the ink cartridge(s) as described on page 6. If the lights still flash and/or come on, contact your dealer or EPSON.

paper out light flashes and both ink

load/eject button to try to clear the jam. If

paper out light comes on, your

power and

black and

load/eject button

paper out lights flash

color ink out lights come

power button

load/eject

P S B A

flash When all the lights f lash, your printer may have

an internal error. Make sure you removed all the packing material as described on the unpacking sheet in your printer box. Then turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights still flash, contact your dealer or EPSON.

are off When all the lights are off, the printer is not

receiving power. Try these solutions:

❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. ❏ Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord

securely, and turn on the printer again.

❏ Make sure the outlet is operable and is not

controlled by a switch or timer. If in doubt, try using another outlet.

Installing an Ink Cartridge for the First Time

Follow these ink cartridge precautions and the others in

Printer Basics

the ❏ Install both ink cartridges, and leave them installed for

all types of printing, or the printer won’t work.

❏ Remove the yellow tape seal from the top of the ink

cartridges or you’ll permanently damage them. Don’t remove the clear seals on the bottom or ink will leak out.

❏ Don’t open an ink cartridge clamp to remove a

cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, you can’t reuse it, even if it contains ink.

❏ Never turn off the printer when the

flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than five minutes.

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

1. Lower the output tray and open the cover.

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