EPSON C46 User Manual

Color Ink Jet Printer

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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Setup

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Unpacking

Unpacking Unpacking

1. Remove the contents from the box. Remove all tape and packing material from the printer.

Caution:

Be sure not to touch the ribbon cable inside the printer.

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2. Attach the paper support and plug in the printer.

Warnings must be followed carefully to

avoid bodily injury.

Installing the Printer Software

Installing the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software

Cautions must be observed to avoid

damage to your equipment.

1. Press the P power button to

turn off the printer. The green light goes off.

2. Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable, then insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

Notes contain important information and

useful tips on the operation of your printer.

Note:

If the language selection window appears, select your preferred language.

Follow the on-screen instructions. If the installer dialog box does not appear, double-click EPSETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.

printer

Setup

power cord

Installing the Ink Cartridges

Installing the Ink Cartridges Installing the Ink Cartridges

ink cartridgespaper support

The contents may vary in certain locations. The power cord comes attached in some countries.

CD-ROM

1. Press the P power button to turn on the printer.

2. Remove the ink cartridges from their protective bags.

Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge.

3. Install the printer software.

Select your country or area of residence if the selection window appears. Then except where otherwise instructed, click or double-click the areas circled in red to proceed.

Caution:

Turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer software.

Loading Paper

Loading Paper Loading Paper

left edge guide

After installation is complete, see the Reference Guide for detailed information about printing from your computer for the first time.

The CD-ROM includes EPSON PhotoQuicker, EPSON PhotoStarter, EPSON CardMonitor, EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool, PIF DESIGNER, and EPSON Web-To-Page. EPSON PhotoQuicker is a fun and easy to use program with a number of features that help you create outstanding photos. For more details, double-click the ESC46 Software Guide icon on the desktop to view Photo Print Software Setup.

output tray extension

Do not touch this part.

3. Install the ink cartridges as shown below.

Note:

Install all ink cartridges. The printer will not work unless all cartridges are installed properly.

4. Press the ( Maintenance button.

The printer begins ink charging. It takes about one and a half minutes. While charging, the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds. This is normal. When the green light stops flashing, ink charging is complete.

Caution:

Do not turn off the printer during the ink charging process.

Note:

The ink cartridges packaged with your printer are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high quality printouts, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink. This one-off process consumes a quantity of ink and subsequent cartridge sets will last for their full rated life.

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locking tab

Note:

To adjust the left edge guide, hold down the locking tab and slide the guide against the paper stack.

Viewing the Reference Guide

Viewing the Reference Guide Viewing the Reference Guide

The Reference Guide provides detailed information about printing from a computer, printer maintenance, problem solving, and safety. To view the Reference Guide, double-click the ESC46 Reference Guide icon on the desktop. You can also access the Reference Guide via the Start menu. To do so, click Start, point to All Programs in Windows XP or Programs in Windows Me, 98, or 2000,

point to EPSON, then select ESC46 Reference Guide.

Safety Instructions

Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using your printer.

When choosing a place for the printer

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct

sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, or vibrations. ❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. If you

place the printer by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the printer and the wall. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.

❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. Otherwise ink

may leak from the cartridge.

When choosing a power source

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. ❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric

shock.

❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged

into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit

breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer.

When handling ink cartridges

❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the

cartridges.

❏ Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them. ❏ Do not shake the ink cartridges; this can cause leakage. ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply

port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏ You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them; otherwise, the cartridges will

become unusable.

❏ Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridges. ❏ Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the cartridges.

❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information, such as the amount of ink

remaining, so that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.

When using the printer

❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer. ❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power

cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the

printer from printing.

Information for United Kingdom Users Use of options

EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

Safety information

Warning:

Refer to the rating plate for the voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue — Neutral Brown — Live

If you have to fit a plug:

As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please observe the following:

❏ The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. ❏ The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. ❏ If the plug is damaged, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. ❏ Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.