EPSON Stylus C40UX
paper support
left edge guide
power button
and light
maintenance
button and
error light
printer cover
output tray
ink cartridges
(do not remove holder)
EPSON paper name Size Part number
Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches,
Ink Jet Transparencies Letter
Matte Paper - Heavyweight Letter S041257
Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter
Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 S041106
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper Letter - 10 sheets
Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Letter S041267
Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper)
Photo Stickers (refill)
perforated
Letter - 20 sheets
Letter - 500 sheets
Letter - 100 sheets
A4
Panoramic
A4
A4
A6
Letter - 50 sheets
A6
A6
S041134
S041141
S041272
S041271
S041140
S041145
S041064
S041063
S041072
S041071
S041107
S041153
S041155
S041144-KIT
S041144
Printer Specifications
Printing
Accessories
Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Part numbers
Black T013201 (U.S); TO13311 (Canada)
Color T014201 (U.S); TO14311 (Canada)
Media
EPSON paper name Size Part number
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter
A4
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter
A4
Legal
Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 S041054
S041060
S041059
S041062
S041061
S041067
Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration
Black 48 nozzles
Color 45 nozzles (15 each: cyan, magenta, yellow)
Resolution Maximum 1440 dpi × 720 dpi
Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking
Print speed 8 ppm
Input buffer 12KB
Mechanical
Paper feed method Friction
Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder
capacity 100 sheets of 17 lb (65.8 g/m
Dimensions
Storage Width: 16.7 inches (424 mm)
Depth: 9.0 inches (229 mm)
Height: 6.8 inches (172 mm)
Printing Width: 16.7 inches (424 mm)
Depth: 18.1 inches (460 mm)
Height: 10.9 inches (277 mm)
Weight 6.1 lb (2.8 kg) without the ink cartridges
2
) paper
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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. 16 W (ISO10561 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. 4 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
Ink Cartridges
Specification
Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Print capacity* 210 pages, 5% in
Cartridge life 2 years from production date (if unopened)
Storage
temperature
Transit
temperature
Freezing
temperature**
Dimensions 0.78 × 2.08 × 1.52 inches
* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink
replacement. The actual print capacity may vary.
** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at
77 °F (25 °C).
Black ink cartridge
(T013xxx)
calculation, except for
initial ink cartridge
(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) −0.4 °F (−18 °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
(T014xxx)
150 pages, 5% each CMY
(total 15%) in calculation,
except for initial ink
cartridge
1.69 × 2.08 × 1.52 inches
(W × D × H)
42.9 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm
(W × D × H)
Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 Class B
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Paper
Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight
Single sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Transparencies, glossy film Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Matte Paper - Heavyweight Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte paper distributed by EPSON 0.009 inch
Self-adhesive sheets A4 (210 × 297 mm) Self adhesive sheets distributed by
Envelopes No. 10, 4.1 × 9.5 inches (104 × 241 mm)
Ink jet cards A6 (105 × 148 mm) Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON ——
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)
A6 (105 × 148 mm)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
A6 (105 × 148 mm; glossy film only)
DL, 4.3 × 8.7 inches (110 × 220 mm)
C6, 4.4 × 6.4 inches (114 × 162 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 0.007 inch
Plain bond paper and special ink jet
papers distributed by EPSON
Transparencies and glossy film
distributed by EPSON
EPSON
Plain bond paper or air mail paper 0.006 to 0.02 inch
Photo paper distributed by EPSON ——
0.003 to 0.004
inch (0.08 to 0.11
mm) for plain bond
paper
0.005 inch
(0.13 mm)
(0.23 mm)
——
(0.16 to 0.52 mm)
(0.18 mm)
17 to 24 lb
(64 to 90 g/m
for plain bond
paper
—
44 lb
(167 g/m
12 to 20 lb
(45 to 75 g/m
33 lb
(124 g/m
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
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 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
A
B-L B-R
C
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 (30.0 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.
A
B-L B-R
C
envelopes
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Control Panel
To diagnose some problems, check the printer’s control panel,
as described below, or run a printer check (page 5).
Lights Problem and solution
on No paper is loaded in
b
b
flashing
on The black or color ink
b
off
P
on
b
flashing
P
b
flashing
the printer
Paper has jammed in
the printer
The black or color ink
cartridge is nearly
empty
cartridge is empty or
not installed
The print head is
obstructed by jammed
paper or other material
and can’t return to the
home position
An unknown printer
error has occurred
Load paper in the sheet feeder,
then press the
button. The printer resumes
printing and the light goes out.
Press the
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.
Obtain a replacement black or
color ink cartridge. To determine
which cartridge is nearly empty,
check the ink level using EPSON
Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or
EPSON StatusMonitor
(Macintosh).
Replace the black or color ink
cartridge with a new one.
Turn off the printer. Open the
printer cover and remove any
paper or other obstructions from
the paper path. Then, turn the
printer back on. If the error does
not clear, contact your dealer.
Turn off the printer and contact
your dealer.
b
b
maintenance
maintenance
3. Unpack the ink cartridges that came with your printer and
remove the yellow tabs.
black cartridge color cartridge
Don’t remove the seals from the bottom of the
cartridges; ink will leak out.
Keep the cartridges out of the reach of children.
4. Insert both cartridges as shown and close the clamps.
black color
Install both ink cartridges or the printer won’t work.
5. Press the b maintenance button and close the printer
cover. The
P power light flashes and you hear the ink
charging.
Don’t turn off the printer or interrupt charging while
the
P
power light is flashing or you’ll use up more ink
than necessary when you turn it back on.
6. Wait until ink charging is finished (the P power light stops
flashing).
Installing the First Ink Cartridges
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Open the cover and lift the ink cartridge clamps
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Testing the Printer
You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem
comes from the printer itself or some other source.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
3. Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and
release the Ppower button. Continue holding down the
b maintenance button until the P power light starts
to flash, then release it.
The printer prints one page showing its ROM version
number and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps
in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 6.)
4. Turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then
reconnect the cable and turn on your printer and computer.
❏ If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in
your software settings, interface cable, or computer.
Your software may not be installed correctly.
❏ If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem
with your printer. Try the suggestions in the electronic
Reference Guide on the printer software CD-ROM. If
nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON.
Printing on Special Media
Select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in
the table below.
For this paper name...
Plain paper and envelopes Plain paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive
Sheets
EPSON Photo Paper
EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Stickers
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies
EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Select this Media Type
setting
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Photo Paper
Photo Quality Glossy Film
Additional Media Loading Guidelines
Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with
your special media; they may damage the printer.
❏ Always load paper short edge first, even when printing
landscape-oriented pictures.
❏ Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the
printable surface.
❏ Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face
up in the sheet feeder.
❏ You can load paper up to the tab on the right edge guide.
❏ In addition to the
the correct
Media Type
Paper Size
for your media in the printer
software.
❏ If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet
of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before
printing.
❏ Some special media have a cut corner that you need to
position in the upper right corner when you load it.
❏ You can load the following number of sheets of EPSON
special media:
For this paper name...
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Up to 30 sheets
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Up to 30 sheets; 10
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film Up to 20 sheets (one
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
EPSON Photo Stickers
EPSON Photo Paper (Panoramic size)
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Up to 10 sheets
EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6-inch size) Up to 20 sheets with the
EPSON Photo Paper (A4- and letter-size) One sheet at a time with
Matte Paper - Heavyweight Up to 20 sheets with the
setting, remember to select
Load this number of
sheets
sheets for legal-size
Up to 30 cards with the
included support sheet
beneath the stack
sheet at a time for
A6-size) with the
included support sheet
or a sheet of plain paper
beneath the stack
One sheet at a time
included support sheet
beneath the stack
the included support
sheet beneath the sheet
included support sheet
beneath the stack
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Replacing an Ink Cartridge
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink
cartridges and don’t refill them. Other products may
cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranty.
Use these ink cartridges before the expiration date on the
package:
❏ Black: T013201 (U.S.) or T013311 (Canada)
❏ Color: T014201 (U.S.) or T014311 (Canada)
Low ink: b error light flashes and a status screen appears
telling you which cartridge is low.
Empty cartridge: b error light stays lit and the empty
cartridge is indicated on the screen; you must replace it to
continue printing.
1. Open the printer cover and press the b maintenance
button for 6 seconds. The print head moves to the
cartridge’s replacement position. (If both ink cartridges
need replacement, it moves to the black cartridge position
first.)
2. Lift the ink cartridge clamp and remove the cartridge.
3. Unpack the new ink cartridge and remove the yellow tab.
Cleaning the Print Head
If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or
lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the
print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink
properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if
quality declines.
This section explains how to clean the print head using the
Head Cleaning utility. This is the recommended method
when the printer is connected directly to your computer (not
over a network).
You can also clean the print head by holding down the
b maintenance button on the printer’s control panel for three
seconds when the b error light is off. See the electronic
Reference Guide on your printer software CD-ROM for
detailed instructions.
When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the
print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your
printer at least once a month to maintain good print
quality.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility
Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the
b error light is off. (If the b error light is flashing or on,
you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see the section to
the left for details.)
If ink gets on your hands, wash them with soap and
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water.
4. Insert the new cartridge and close the clamp.
5. Press the b maintenance button and close the printer
cover. (If the other cartridge needs replacement, the print
head moves into loading position. Repeat steps 2
through 5.)
6. Wait until ink charging is finished (the P power light stops
flashing and the
b error light goes out).
2. Do one of the following:
❏ Windows: right-click the Status Monitor 3 icon on
the right side of the Windows taskbar. Then click
Cleaning
❏ Windows: click
Printers
printer icon and select
or
Utility tab, then click the
.
, point to
Start
. Right-click the
Properties
Printing Preferences
Settings
EPSON Stylus C40
(Windows 98 or Me)
(Windows 2000). Click the
Head Cleaning
, then select
Head
button.
❏ Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup
or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the
Head Cleaning
button.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print
head. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the
printer makes some noise and the P power light flashes.
Never turn off the printer while the
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise
for more than 5 minutes.
power light is
P
4. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check
to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.
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Make sure plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is loaded
in the printer and click
click
. The nozzle check pattern prints (see the next
Print
Print nozzle check pattern
. Then
section for details).
5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click
.
Finish
If the pattern is missing dots, click
to clean the print
Clean
head again.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or
four times, check the solutions in the electronic Reference
Guide on your printer software CD-ROM. You can also
turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any
dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head
again.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each black and
colored area should be complete, with no gaps in the dot
pattern, as shown below:
❏ If your printout looks okay, you’re done.
❏ If any dots or lines are missing (as shown below), clean the
print head again; see the previous section for instructions.
Aligning the Print Head
If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may
need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected
to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head
Alignment utility.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on, but not printing, and
letter-size plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is loaded.
Load paper that’s at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to
prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging
your printouts.
2. Do one of the following:
❏ Windows: right-click the Status Monitor 3 icon on
the right side of the Windows taskbar. Then click Print
Head Alignment
❏ Windows: click
Printers
. Right-click the
printer icon and select
or
Printing Preferences
Utility tab, then click the
button.
❏ Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup
or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the
Print Head Alignment
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page.
You see the alignment window.
4. On the printed page, select the pattern that shows the two
vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other.
You may need to use a magnifying glass.
.
Start
, point to
Properties
Settings
EPSON Stylus C40UX
, then select
(Windows 98 or Me)
(Windows 2000). Click the
Print Head Alignment
button.
Select one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. Then enter
the number of the best pattern for each row in the
corresponding boxes on the screen.
5. Click
Realignment
to print another test page. Make sure
the pattern numbered 8 in each row is the best aligned. If
not, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. When you’re finished, click
Finish
.
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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it
several times a year. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and
disconnect the printer cable.
2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or
dirt from the sheet feeder.
3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Clean ink out of the printer’s
interior with a soft, damp cloth.
Don’t clean the print
head guide rail.
Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.
Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner
for cleaning; they can damage the printer components
and case.
Don’t get water on the printer components and don’t
spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.
Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special
paper; they may jam inside the printer.
Transporting the Printer
If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it
for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges
installed when transporting the printer.
3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper
support.
4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to
the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
Tape the ink
cartridge holder to
the printer case
5. Push in the output tray.
6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box
using the protective materials that came with them. See
your Start Here sheet.
Keep the printer level as you transport it.
After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the
print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in
print quality, clean the print head (see page 6); if output is
misaligned, align the print head (see page 7).
Related Documentation
TM-SC40UX EPSON Stylus C40UX Service Manual
PL-SC40UX EPSON Stylus C40UX Parts Price List
CPD-12408 EPSON Stylus C40UX Start Here
CPD-12420 EPSON Stylus C40UX Notices booklet
CPD-12409 EPSON Stylus C40UX CD-ROM with
Reference Guide
CPD-12433 EPSON Stylus C40UX slipsheet
Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after
installing the printer in its new location.
Follow these steps:
1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the
far right position, then turn off the printer.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then
disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
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