Epson C61 User Manual

The contents may vary in certain locations.

Setup

Power cord may come attached in some countries.

Do not touch this part.

Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge.

Setup

Unpacking

Unpacking Unpacking

1. Unpack the printer.

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Cautions must be observed to

avoid damage to your equipment.

3. Connect the printer.

Cautions and Notes

Notes contain important information

and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

2. Attach the printer parts.

Caution:

If the printer comes on when you plug in the power cord, turn off the printer by

pressing down the P power button until the printer lights go out.

Setting up

Setting up Setting up

Installing the Printer Software

Note:

For installing the Photo Print Software, refer to the Photo Print Software Setup on the online Reference Guide.

For Windows

1. Make sure that the printer is off.

2. Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive.

If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click

SETUP.EXE in the CD-ROM.

3. Select Install Software, and then click .

4. Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the printer software, the on-screen instructions continue with the installation of the ink cartridges.

For Macintosh

Caution:

Turn off all virus protection programs before you install the printer software.

Installing the Ink Cartridges

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Remove the new ink cartridges from their protective bag.

3. Insert the ink cartridges as illustrated below.

Note:

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

For users of Mac OS 8.1 or later (Except Mac OS X)

1. Make sure that the printer is off.

2. Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive.

3. Double-click the EPSON icon, select Install Software, and then click .

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software.

5. Press the cartridge installation position.

6. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu. Then, select the

icon for your printer and the port that your printer is connected to.

For Mac OS X users

1. Make sure that the printer is off.

2. Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive.

3. Double-click the Mac OS X Driver folder, and then double-click the C61Series.pkg

icon inside it.

If the Authorization window opens, click the key icon, enter the administrator’s name and password, click OK, and then click Continue.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software.

5. Press the cartridge installation position.

6. Follow the instruction below to select your printer:

Double-click Macintosh HD. → Double-click the Application folder. → Double-click the Utilities folder. → Double-click the Printer Center icon. → Click Add. → Select EPSON USB. → Select your printer. → Click Add.

P power button to turn on the printer. The print head moves to the ink

4. Press the e ink cartridge replacement 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 lamp stops flashing, ink charging is complete.

Caution:

❏ Do not turn the power off during the ink charging process. ❏ Do not load paper until ink charging is complete.

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.

O O

printable side up

locking tab

output tray extension

left edge guide

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

Windows

Macintosh

O P O

k P k

Checking the Printer

Checking the Printer Checking the Printer

Loading Paper

Your printer is now ready to use.

See “Printing Basics” on the online Reference Guide for detailed instructions when printing for the first time.

Accessing the Online Reference Guide

Follow these steps to access the online Reference Guide.

1. Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2. For Windows, select User Guides in the dialog box, and then click . For Macintosh, double-click the EPSON icon, select User Guides, and then click .

The online Reference Guide also contains information on the following:

❏ Various Printing Options ❏ Printer Software Functions ❏ How To ❏ Problem Solver ❏ Product Information ❏ Safety Instructions

Please refer to it for more details.

Problem Solver

Online problem-solving

The Problem Solver and EPSON’s Technical Support Web Site provide you with tips to help solve problems. Access the Problem Solver or Technical Support in the following ways:

For Windows users

On Mac OS X, the dialog box does not appear when the printer software CD is inserted. To access

the online Reference Guide, double-click English\User Guides\REF_G\INDEX.HTM.

Error indicators

You can identify many common problems using the lights on the printer’s control panel. Use the following table of light patterns to diagnose the problem, and then follow the recommended corrective measures.

❏ Click Start, point to Programs (for Windows Me, 2000, NT 4.0, 98

and 95 users) or All Programs (for Windows XP users), then to EPSON, and then click ESC61 Problem Solver.

❏ You can also access them by clicking Technical Support in the

Status Monitor 3 dialog box or on the Main menu of the printer

software. For further information on the customer support services available in your area, see the online Reference Guide.

For users of Mac OS 8.1 or later (except Mac OS X)

1. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click EPSON icon.

3. Select Technical Support Web Site and click .

For further information on the customer support services available in your area, see the online Reference Guide.

For Mac OS X users

Access the site at: http://support.epson.net/StylusC61/

Lights Problem and Solution

N P

Paper out No paper is loaded in the printer. Load paper in the sheet feeder, and then press the b maintenance button. The printer resumes

printing and the light goes out. Paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer. Press the b maintenance button to eject the jammed paper. If the error does not clear, open the

printer cover and remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces. Then, reload the paper in the sheet feeder and press the b maintenance button to resume printing.

Ink low The black or color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement black (T028) or color (T029) ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is

nearly empty, check the ink level using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh).

Ink out The black or color ink cartridge is empty or not installed. Replace the black (T028) or color (T029) ink cartridge with a new one. Wrong cartridge The installed black or color ink cartridge cannot be used by this

Use the appropriate black (T028) or color (T029) ink cartridge.

Incorrectly installed ink cartridge

If the print head is at the home position, press the e ink cartridge replacement button to move the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position. Lift up the ink cartridge clamp, then remove and reinsert the ink cartridge. Then continue with ink cartridge installation. If the print head is at the ink cartridge replacement position, lift up the ink cartridge clamp, then remove and reinsert the ink cartridge. Then continue with ink cartridge installation.

Carriage error The print head carriage is obstructed by jammed paper or other

Turn off the printer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper or other obstructions from the paper path by hand. Then, turn the printer back on.

If the error does not clear, contact your dealer. Unknown printer error An unknown printer error has occurred.

Turn off the printer and contact your dealer.

= on, N = off, k k = flashing

printer.

The black or color ink cartridge is not installed correctly.

foreign material and cannot return to the home position.

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, and 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 printer base 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, put it vertically 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. ❏ 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

❏ Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them. ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏ 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.

❏ Do not shake the ink cartridges; this can cause leakage. ❏ 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. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. ❏ 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.

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 openings in the printer’s cabinet. ❏ 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 cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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

the printer from printing.

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