Epson CPD 8882-R1 User Manual

CPD 8882-R1
Printer Basics
Printer Basics
Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.
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CPD 8882-R1
Copyright © 1999 by Epson America, Inc. 9/99

Contents

WELCOME! 1
About Your Software
About Your Documentation
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
System Requirements
ENERGY STAR Compliance
Year 2000 Ready
Important Safety Instructions
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL 7
Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual
Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual
PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 11
Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise
Printing with Windows
Loading Paper
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2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6
7 8
Opening the Printer Software
Selecting Your Printer Software Settings
Controlling Printing
Printing Photographs
Using Custom Project Types
Using Advanced Settings
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Using Special Papers
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EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Paper
Envelopes
Selecting the Correct Media Type
22 22 25 26
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 27
Cleaning the Print Head
Using the Head Cleaning Utility
Using the Control Panel
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge
Aligning the Print Head
Cleaning the Printer
Transporting the Printer
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PROBLEM SOLVING 41
Diagnosing Printer Problems
Checking the Control Panel Lights
Running a Printer Check
Printer Parts
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Problems and Solutions
45
Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software
Solving Problems with Printing
Solving Problems Getting Good Print Quality
Solving Problems with Paper Feeding
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems
Uninstalling Printer Software
Reinstalling Printer Software
Where To Get Help
EPSON Technical Support
Creative Software Technical Support
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INDEX 55
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Welcome!

Your EPSON Stylus® COLOR 660 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:
Resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dpi (dots per inch), even on plain paper
EPSON’s exclusive Micro Piezo
Four-color printing for photo-quality color and sharp black text on plain paper or
ink jet technology for smaller, cleaner dots
a variety of special media
Great results on any paper size, including letter, legal, envelope, card, and
panoramic paper
Creative software for implementing all your ideas for business or home
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About Your Software

The printer software CD-ROM includes all the software you need for printing:
Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents
look. You can’t use your printer without it.
Your creative software, including:
The EPSON Guided Printing Exercise, a quick step-by-step guide to
changing your printer software settings
Polaroid
ArcSoft
eFax
®
PhotoMAX™ Pro, a full-featured image editing program
PhotoPrinter™ SE, a photo layout program
, a program that allows you to send and receive faxes directly from your
PC (trial version)
EPSON Software
Film Factory™, a photo printing and organizing program
(trial version)
Your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide gives you complete
information about your printer. (You need an HTML browser—such as Internet Explorer 3.0 or later, or Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later—to view the guide.)
If you haven’t yet installed your printer software from your CD-ROM, see Start Here for instructions.
If you need to rerun the installation program, insert the CD-ROM, double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive icon, then double-click the EPSON icon.
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About Your Documentation

To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here card. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on:
viewing your electronic printer manual
printing with Windows
maintaining the printer
solving basic problems
For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. For instructions on viewing it, see page 7.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints for better printing.
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System Requirements

To use your printer and its software, your system should have:
An IBM
486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 or Windows NT® 4.0) processor (Pentium® processor recommended)
Microsoft
At least 16MB of RAM (32MB for Windows 95 or 98, or 64MB for
Windows NT 4.0 recommended)
At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended)
VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor
Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive (quad-speed [4x] or faster recommended) for
installing the printer software
A high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable (6 to 10 feet
long); the cable must have a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for the printer
If you want to use your EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 with Windows 98 USB or a Macintosh® with a built-in USB port, an optional USB/Parallel Adapter kit is available. You can purchase the kit from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. The Macintosh printer driver and EPSON USB Printer Device and Windows 98 USB drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with your printer.
®
compatible PC with at least a 486/66 MHz (for Windows® 98) or
®
Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
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NERGY STAR
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NERGY STAR
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Compliance
Partner, EPSON has determined that
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NERGY STAR
guidelines for energy
office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

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.

Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively:
Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the printer.
Always turn the printer off using the switch off the power strip, or unplug the printer until the power light is off.
Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent
P power button. Don’t
or direct sunlight.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through
the slots.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets
on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement.
Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
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If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of
the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the
printer yourself.
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. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its foil package.
Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.
Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing.
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Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridge. If it does get
on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in
damage to the print head.
Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge
except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For
best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them.
Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer.
Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped in the far right
position and the ink cartridges are in place.

Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual

Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. The manual is in HTML format so you need a browser—such as
Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later—to view it. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (Browsers are not included on the printer software CD-ROM.)

Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual

You can view your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps:
1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.
2. Double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive icon,
then double-click the EPSON icon. The installer Main Menu appears:
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3. Click View Electronic Documentation.
The following screen appears:
4. You can either view the manual from the
CD-ROM (
View Reference Guide
copy the manual to your hard drive (
Reference Guide
) and view it from there.
) or
Install
If you copy the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time by clicking
Start, Programs, EPSON, and selecting ESC 660 Manual.
For guidelines on viewing the manual, see the next section.

Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual

Here are some guidelines for viewing the Reference Guide. When you first open the manual, you see this screen:
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Click here to expand the table of content s
Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents.
After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view.
Expanded table of contents; click here to go to a topic
Click the right arrow to view subtopics.
Click on a topic to go to it or click the down arrow to close the list.
Closed list, click to expand
Click to go to topic
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Printing from Start to Finish

Here’s what you need to do to print a basic document—such as a memo, newsletter, or photograph—from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controlling print jobs. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this chapter. You can even practice selecting settings using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise, as described below.
If you’re already familiar with ink jet printing, you can skip ahead to these sections:
Selecting custom project types with preset options for printing specific reports,
graphs, or drafts, or selecting a color-matching method, page 18
Fine-tuning your settings for maximum control of your printouts, page 20
Using special papers such as EPSON Photo Paper or envelopes, page 22

Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise

Your printer software CD-ROM includes a Guided Printing Exercise with step-by-step printing instructions. The Guided Printing Exercise shows you how to access your printer driver and make changes to your printer settings.
If you didn’t install the Guided Printing Exercise when you set up your printer, you can install it now. Follow these steps:
1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM.
2. Double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive icon,
then double-click the EPSON icon. The installer Main Menu appears.
3. Click Install Creative Software, then click EPSON Guided Printing Exercise.
To run the exercise, click the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise icon on your desktop. Then follow the on-screen instructions to print a full-color image.
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Printing with Windows

This section describes these basic printing steps:
loading paper
opening the printer software
changing settings
controlling printing

Loading Paper

Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. Place your paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against the paper’s left edge.
load paper only up to this arrow
slide paper against the right edge guide
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Keep the following in mind when loading paper:
Load the printable side face up. The printable side is usually whiter or brighter.
Load letterhead or preprinted paper so the top of the paper feeds into the printer
first.
Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
If you are printing on envelopes or paper that isn’t letter-size, see pages 22
through 25 for loading instructions.

Opening the Printer Software

After you create your document and load your paper, you’re ready to change your printer driver settings. Make sure the document you want to print is open and then, from the File menu, click (your Print dialog box may look slightly different):
Make the following selections on the Print dialog box:
. You see the Print dialog box for your application
Print
Select your printer here.
Click here to get to the next dialog box.
If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Properties on the next screen.
Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 is selected.
If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click it.
If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Properties on the next screen.
If you click the print icon on your application’s tool bar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you may not get the option to change the printer driver settings for your print job.
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Selecting Your Printer Software Settings

The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you are using. The Media Type setting affects the other options you can choose in your printer driver.
You can select the Media Type setting on the printer Properties dialog box. If necessary, click the
tab to display the settings shown below:
Main
Make sure this setting matches the paper you loaded (see page 26).
Select your Ink setting.
Select Automatic for the best results on your paper.
Select between faster or higher-quality printing.
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Click OK to return to the Print dialog box.
Make the following settings on the Properties dialog box:
Choose the Media Type you are printing on (click
the arrow button to scroll through the list).
If you are not sure which setting to select, see “Selecting the Correct Media Type” on page 26. For instructions on loading special paper, see page 22.
Make sure Ink is set to Color if you want to print in
color. To print a black text document, click Black.
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