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edge guides

paper support extension

paper support

ink cartridge clamp

paper light

printer cover

control panel

output tray

output tray extensions

load/eject button

adjust lever

black ink out light

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power button

cleaning button

color ink out light

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FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

◗ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ◗ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ◗ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ◗ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

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Introduction

Windows System Requirements 2 Macintosh System Requirements 3 How To Use Your Manuals 4

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 5 Where To Get Help 5 E

NERGY STAR Compliance 6

Energy-saving Tips 7 Important Safety Instructions 7

1 Basic Printing

Printing from Windows 1-1

Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications 1-2

Setting Default Printer Options 1-4

Checking Printer Status 1-6 Printing from a Macintosh 1-7 Printing from DOS 1-9 Choosing Paper and Other Media 1-10 What To Do When the Printer Lights Flash 1-11 Using the Control Panel Buttons 1-12 Using Online Help 1-12

Accessing Help from Windows Applications 1-12

Accessing Help from Windows 95 1-13

Accessing Help from Windows 3.1 1-13

Accessing Help from Windows NT 4.0 1-13

Accessing Help from Macintosh Applications 1-13

Contents

2 Custom Printing

Using Predefined Advanced Settings 2-1 Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects 2-4 Customizing Color Settings 2-7 Using ColorSync on the Macintosh 2-9 Saving Custom Settings 2-11 Redefining Custom Settings 2-12 Deleting Custom Settings 2-12

3 Printing on Special Media

Using Special Media 3-1

Media Loading and Software Settings Guidelines 3-2 Additional Media Loading Guidelines 3-3 Letterhead, Pre-printed Forms, and Legal-size Paper 3-4 EPSON 360 dpi, High Quality, and Photo Quality

Ink Jet Paper 3-4

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film, and

Transparencies 3-5 EPSON Photo Paper 3-6 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 3-7 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 3-7 EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 3-8 Envelopes 3-8

Printing Banners and Other Custom Size Projects 3-9

Printing a Banner from Windows 3-10 Printing a Banner from a Macintosh 3-12

4 Managing Print Jobs and

Network Printing

Managing Print Jobs in Windows 95 or 3.1 4-1

Using the Spool Manager 4-2

Using the Status Monitor 4-4 Managing Print Jobs with Windows NT 4.0 4-5 Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh 4-6

Using Monitor2 4-6

Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-7 Network Printing on a PC 4-9

Network Printing with Windows NT 4.0 4-9

Using the Printer Software’s Built-in Network

Support 4-10

5 Maintenance and

Contents

Transportation

Cleaning the Print Heads 5-1

Using the Head Cleaning Utility 5-2

Using the Control Panel 5-3

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 5-4 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 5-4

Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge 5-5

Installing the New Cartridge 5-6

Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 5-7 Aligning the Print Heads 5-8 Cleaning the Printer 5-9 Transporting the Printer 5-10

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6 Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Problems 6-1

Running a Printer Check 6-2 Improving Print Quality 6-3 Solving Printing Problems 6-7 Fixing Paper Problems 6-12 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 6-14

A Specifications

Printing A-1 Paper A-3 Ink Cartridge A-5 Mechanical A-5 Electrical A-6 Environmental A-6 Safety Approvals A-6 Interface A-6 Default Settings A-8 Built-in Fonts and Character Tables A-8 Command List A-9

Glossary

Index

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Introduction

Your EPSON Stylus

COLOR 600 printer is the ideal output

device for business graphics, single-page layout proofs, digital photography—or any project you create on your computer. With resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dpi, you get amazingly realistic photographic images and vivid graphics in color, superb grayscale images, and laser-sharp black printing for crisp text and detailed line art.

The printer software for Microsoft Macintosh

provides advanced color management, with

Windows® and

adjustable levels of brightness, contrast, saturation, and ink colors. Support for ColorSync

™

2.01 and Windows ICM

ensures printouts that match the colors on your monitor.

You can also perform many printer maintenance procedures right from your computer, such as cleaning and aligning the print heads. And

EPSON’s extensive online help can guide you

through printer operations in real time.

With standard parallel and serial ports and simple network connectivity, setting up your printer is fast and easy.

EPSON’s

specially formulated ink cartridges and wide variety of ink jet papers give you the best quality output and offer the most flexibility for getting the results you want.

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Windows System Requirements

To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system should have:

◗ An IBM

faster processor

compatible PC with at least a 386/25 MHz or

◗ DOS, Windows

3.1x, Windows for Workgroups 3.11,

Windows 95, or Windows NT® 4.0

◗ At least 16MB of RAM ◗ At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images

(50MB or more is recommended)

◗ VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor ◗ Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster

recommended) for installing the printer software

◗ A shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable (6 to 10 feet long) to

connect your computer to the printer; the cable must have

a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a

36-pin, Centronics

To use the

EPSON Answers online guide (not available for

compatible connector for the printer.

Windows NT or Macintosh), you need at least a 486/33 processor. You also should have at least 20MB of free hard disk space for full program installation or at least 8MB of free hard disk space to run

For system requirements for the

Software Suite, see your Setup Guide.

EPSON Answers from the CD.

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Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have:

◗ Any Macintosh or Power Macintosh model except the

Macintosh +, Macintosh 512, Performa

PowerBook

100, and some early versions of the

410,

Macintosh, such as the II or Classic

◗ System 7.1 or later ◗ At least 8MB of built-in RAM (16MB or more is

recommended)

◗ At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images

(40MB or more is recommended)

◗ VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor ◗ Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster

recommended) for installing the printer software

◗ Standard Apple

System Peripheral-8 cable or equivalent

(RS-422, 8-pin mini DIN male/male)

For system requirements for the

Software Suite, see your Setup Guide.

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How To Use Your Manuals

To set up your printer and install your printer software, see the Setup Guide. This information:

Chapter 1, “Basic Printing,” covers the basics of printing with Windows or Macintosh.

Chapter 2, “Custom Printing,” tells you how to print special projects with custom settings for print quality and color management.

Chapter 3, “Printing on Special Media,” gives guidelines for selecting the right paper or other media for your print job and instructions for loading it in your printer.

Chapter 4, “Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing,” explains how to manage print jobs, check printer status, and set up your system for network printing.

User’s Guide contains the following

Chapter 5, “Maintenance and Transportation,” gives instructions for replacing ink cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning and transporting the printer.

Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” provides solutions for any printing problems you may have.

The Appendix, “Specifications,” provides the technical details on your printer, ink cartridges, and

A Glossary and an Index

are included at the end of the book.

EPSON media.

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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

You’ll find this information throughout your manual:

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 great printing.

Where To Get Help

EPSON provides customer support through the following

services:

Electronic support services

Service Access

World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at

http://www.epson.com.

EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or

other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password.

EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007. Set

your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.

EPSON Forum on CompuServe

Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. For a free introductory CompuServe membership, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529.

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Automated telephone services

Service Access

EPSON SoundAdvice

EPSON FaxAdvice

EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or

™

Pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110.

Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110. You must provide a return fax number to use this service.

Customer Care Center, call (800) 442-2110.

EPSON also provides technical support and information on the

installation, configuration, and operation of

EPSON products.

Dial (800) 922-8911, (310) 782-2600 (U.S.), or (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Note: If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for technical support information.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

◗ Product name ◗ Product serial number ◗ Computer configuration ◗ Description of the problem

You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from

EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S.

sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the E efficiency.

NERGY STAR guidelines for energy

Introduction

The EPA E 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.

NERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a

Energy-saving Tips

Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:

◗ If your monitor isn’t E

when you’re not using it.

◗ Turn off your computer, printer, and monitor each day

when you are done using them.

◗ Use the print preview option in your software so you can

catch errors before you print something.

◗ Send e-mail rather than distributing memos. Not only is

this faster, but you’ll save paper and storage space too.

NERGY STAR compliant, turn it off

Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively.

◗ 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.

◗ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s

label.

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◗ 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. ◗ 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 User’s Guide, 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 cabinet

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.

Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to read through the following list of precautions before operating your ink jet printer:

◗ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the

cartridge during printing.

◗ Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the

cartridges. 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.

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◗ 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.

◗ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it

from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.

◗ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the

cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them.

◗ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ◗ Always turn the printer off using the Ppower button.

When this button is pressed, the Ppower light flashes briefly then goes out. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the Ppower light is off.

◗ Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is

capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place.

Basic Printing

It’s easy to print all your color and black and white documents with your new up your printer and install the software, following the instructions in the Setup Guide. Then read this chapter to find out about the following:

◗ Printing from Windows ◗ Printing from a Macintosh ◗ Printing from DOS ◗ Choosing paper and other media ◗ What to do when the printer lights flash ◗ Using the control panel buttons

EPSON Stylus COLOR 600. First you have to set

◗ Using online help

Printing from Windows

When you want to print from your Windows application, you click the print icon or choose can then choose which pages to print, the number of copies, and other options. The settings that describe your print job— whether you want to use color or black ink, for example—are part of your printer driver software.

The following sections tell you how to set printer options from Windows applications, how to change the default printer settings, and how to check your printer’s status.

1-1

Print from the File menu. You

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Note: The settings you select through your Windows application apply only until you exit that application. Then the driver settings return to the driver’s default values or the values selected through the Windows 95 or Windows NT Printer Properties or Windows 3.1 Control Panel.

Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications

This section describes the preferences you’ll need to set for all your everyday printouts. See Chapter 2 for information about advanced settings for special print jobs.

Follow these steps to check printer settings from your word processor or other Windows software:

1. Click the print icon or choose

the File menu. You see a printing dialog box.

If you choose

Print, you first see a Print dialog box that

contains the settings you change most often, including the

number of copies and the pages you want printed.

2. Make sure your

EPSON Stylus COLOR 600 printer is

selected, and then click the

Options button. (You may have to click a combination of

these buttons.) You see a dialog box like the following:

Print or Print Setup from

Printer, Setup, Properties, or

For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. In Windows 95 and Windows NT, you can right-click any item on the screen and then click What’s This?

Main tab

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3. If you do not see the dialog box shown in step 2, click the

Main tab.

For printing at the highest resolution (SuperFine quality at 1440 dpi), you need to use one of the photo quality media. For the best printing at any resolution, always use EPSON media.

4. Make sure the Mode option is set to

Automatic. The

printer software determines the best settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. This is the easiest way to get good printing results for all kinds of documents, on all types of paper.

5. Choose the

Media Type you want to print on from the

following list (you may need to scroll through the list). If you are not sure which setting to select for your media, refer to the table on page 3-2.

◗ Plain paper ◗ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper ◗ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ◗ Photo Quality Glossy Paper ◗ Photo Quality Glossy Film ◗ Ink Jet Transparencies

The type of media you choose determines the print quality or resolution you can use.

6. Choose

Color or Black ink. If you are printing black text, a

draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray, select

Black for faster printing.

7. Set the slider to

Quality or Speed. This lets you choose

between the highest resolution or the fastest printing for the media you’re using. (The slider is not available for certain media types.)

Once you’ve changed these basic settings as needed, check the Current Settings box on the bottom of the menu to see if the other settings are correct for your document. If you need to adjust them, use Advanced mode as described in Chapter 2.

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Note: To cancel your changes and exit the driver, click the Cancel button at the bottom of the menu at any time.

Note: Some application settings override driver settings (such as Paper Size or Orientation), so it’s a good idea to check the settings in your application before you print.

8. If necessary, click the

Paper

tab and choose your paper size, number of copies, orientation, and printable area. If your software application lets you control these settings, you don’t need to use the

9. Click

OK when you’re finished checking your settings. The

Paper tab.

dialog box closes.

10. In the printing dialog box, click

Close, OK, or Print. You

may need to click a combination of these buttons.

While your document is printing, the

EPSON Despooler

dialog box appears, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. If you’re using Windows 95, this box also displays the Status Monitor. (See “Checking Printer Status,” on page 1-6 for more information.)

Setting Default Printer Options

When you change printer settings through your software application, the settings apply only to the application you’re using. If you want to adjust the default settings for all your Windows applications, you can access the dialog box through the Windows 95 or Windows NT Settings option or the Windows 3.1 Control Panel.

Make sure all your software applications are closed before you start. Otherwise, you’ll have to close and then reopen them to have the new default settings take effect.

Setting Default Options in Windows 95

Follow these steps:

1. Click

2. Right-click the

Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

EPSON Stylus COLOR 600 icon.

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3. Select

Properties

. Then click the

Main

tab.

You see the Main printer settings dialog box, as shown on page 1-2.

4. Change the settings you want and click

OK.

Any changes you make will become the default settings for all your applications and documents.

Setting Default Options in Windows 3.1

Follow these steps:

1. Double-click the

2. Double-click the

3. Select

EPSON Stylus COLOR 600 from the list of printers

and click

Setup.

You see the Main printer settings dialog box, as shown on page 1-2.

Control Panel icon in the Main group.

Printers icon.

Note: You can access the default Windows NT printer software settings only if you have the appropriate network access privileges, such as Administrator or Power User.

4. Change the settings you want and click

OK.

Any changes you make will become the default settings for all your applications and documents.

Setting Default Options in Windows NT 4.0

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Click the

3. Open the File menu and select see the Main printer settings dialog box.

4. Change the settings as described on page 1-2 and click Any changes you make become the default settings for all your applications and documents.

EPSON Stylus COLOR 600 icon.

Document Defaults. You

OK.

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Note: If you don’t want the Despooler dialog box to appear each time you print, you can turn it off. To do this, start Spool Manager, open the View menu, and select Show Despool Popup; the checkmark next to the option disappears.

Checking Printer Status

While your document is printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog box appears on your screen:

The name of the file you’re

Click to pause printing

Click to cancel printing

Windows 95 only

This dialog box shows the progress of your print job and the status of your printer. If you run out of paper while printing, for example, the Despooler warns you. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart your print job.

printing appears here

Click to restart printing

Note: The Status Monitor appears only if you’re using Windows 95 and you’re not printing over a network.

The Status Monitor at the bottom of the dialog box shows how much ink is left in your printer, along with these status icons:

Checking the printer status.

A printing error has occurred and your printer cannot print. Check your printer or see Chapter 6 for troubleshooting information.

The printer is ready to print.

The printer is currently printing.

The ink level is low or empty; check the ink out light on the control panel and replace the cartridge if necessary.

B or A

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Printing from a Macintosh

When you set up a new printer for your Macintosh, you need to check the printer driver settings for documents in each application you use. After you click the print icon or choose

Print from the File menu, you see dialog boxes that let you

choose the settings that describe your print job—such as whether you want to use color or black ink or the number of copies.

This section describes the preferences you’ll need to set for all your everyday printouts. See Chapter 2 for information about advanced settings for special print jobs.

Follow these steps to check printer settings from your word processor or other Macintosh software:

Note: On the Macintosh, printer settings are saved with your document, but you can’t save them from one application to another. You’ll have to check your settings each time you print from a new application. If you want to reuse settings, you can create document templates for your favorite applications.

1. Choose

Page Setup from the File menu. You see the Page

Setup dialog box.

2. Choose your paper size and other page setup options and click

OK.

3. Choose

Print from the File menu or click the print icon in

your application. You see a dialog box like the following:

Click for more information about printer settings

Click to see list of media types

4. Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print.

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For printing at the highest resolution (SuperFine quality at 1440 dpi), you need to use one of the photo quality media. For the best printing at any resolution, always use EPSON media.

5. Make sure the Mode option is set to

Automatic

. The printer software determines the best settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. This is the easiest way to get good printing results for all kinds of documents, on all types of paper.

6. Choose the

Media Type you want to print on from the

following list. The type of media you choose determines the print quality or resolution you can use. If you are not sure which setting to select, refer to the table on page 3-2.

◗ Plain Paper ◗ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper ◗ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ◗ Photo Quality Glossy Paper ◗ Photo Quality Glossy Film

◗ Ink Jet Transparencies

7. Choose Color or Black ink. If you are printing black text, a

draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray, choose

8. Set the slider to

Black for faster printing.

Quality or Speed. This lets you choose

between the highest resolution or fastest printing for the media you’re using.

9. Click

Print when you’re finished checking your settings.

If you chose background printing when you set up your printer, you can continue working while your document is printing. See “Using Monitor2” in Chapter 4.

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Printing from DOS

Basic Printing

Note: The drivers for the printers listed do not provide all EPSON Stylus COLOR 600 features, such as 1440-dpi printing, 720-dpi printing, and MicroWeave.

Most DOS software programs include software for EPSON ESC/P 2

™

printers. You need to select the correct printer

software to take advantage of your printer’s advanced built-in scalable fonts and graphics handling.

Most DOS programs require you to select from a list of printers to install the printer software. If

EPSON Stylus COLOR 600 is

not included in the list, contact your software manufacturer to obtain updated software.

If updated software is not available, pick the first printer available in the lists below.

When printing black and color, select:

EPSON Stylus Pro EPSON S EPSON Stylus COLOR II

tylus COLOR 500

LQ-860 LQ-2550

When printing black only, select:

LQ-870/1170 LQ-500 LQ-570(+)/1070(+) SQ-870/1070 LQ-850

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Choosing Paper and Other Media

You can use most plain paper with your printer and achieve good results. For better results, use jet paper because it provides the best surface for the ink used in your printer.

EPSON offers specially designed media for EPSON

ink jet printers, available in a choice of sizes. See Chapter 3 for more information on using special media.

Media name Size Part number

EPSON specially coated ink

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper A4

Letter

EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper

EPSON Photo Paper 4 × 6 S041134 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy

Film

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper Letter SE41001, SE41002 EPSON Photo Quality Self

Adhesive Sheets

To order or call

EPSON papers and other media, contact your dealer

EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only).

A4 Letter

A4 Letter Legal

A4 Letter

A6 A4 Letter

Letter A6

8 × 10

A4 S041106

S041059 S041060

S041117 S041111

S041061 S041062 S041067

S041126 S041124

S041107 S041071 S041072

S041063 S041064

S041054 S041122

In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

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What To Do When the Printer Lights Flash

load/eject button

paper light

black ink out light

color ink out light

power light

B A B A

S B A

P S B A

cleaning button

The four lights on your printer’s control panel show the printer’s status and alert you to problems like paper jams.

When the paper light comes on, your paper ran out or is incorrectly loaded. Load paper in the feeder and then press the E load/eject button.

When an ink out light comes on, you need to replace the ink cartridge. See Chapter 5 for instructions.

When an ink out light flashes, your ink supply is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge.

When the paper light flashes and the ink out lights are on, you have a paper jam. Turn off the printer and gently pull out all jammed paper. Reload the paper, then press the E load/eject button.

The power light is on when the printer is on. The power light flashes when the printer is receiving data or charging ink, or if you are replacing an ink cartridge or cleaning a print head.

When the power and paper lights flash and the ink out lights are on, your printer has a carriage error. Press the P button twice to reset the printer. See Chapter 6 for more information.

power button

P S B A

When all the lights flash, your printer may have an internal error. See Chapter 6 for more information.

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Basic Printing

Using the Control Panel Buttons

Follow these guidelines when using the control panel buttons:

Turns the printer on and off.

Resets the printer (clears its memory) if pressed twice within 10 seconds while the power is on.

Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within two seconds. Resumes printing if pressed after a paper out error is corrected.

Moves the print head to the replacement position if pressed for about three seconds while the B or A ink out light is flashing or on. Returns the print head to its home position after ink cartridge replacement.

Performs print head cleaning if pressed for about three seconds when the B or A ink out light is off.

Using Online Help

For complete information about using the printer driver, you can easily access online help any time. It provides detailed descriptions of the different settings and options.

Accessing Help from Windows Applications

To access online help from your application, open the File menu and choose

Setup, Options, or Properties (you may need to click a

combination of these buttons) depending on the software you are using. Click the box for help related to the items on that dialog box. Then select a help topic.

Print or Print Setup. Then click Printer,

Help button at the bottom of the dialog

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