Epson STYLUS C68 User Manual
Epson Stylus C68
Printer Parts
Ink button
Paper button
Paper support
Power button
Printer cover
Ink cartridges
Output tray
and extension
USB port
Media
Paper name Size Part number
Epson Premium Bright
White Paper
Epson Ultra Premium
Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Glossy Photo
Paper
Epson Matte Paper
Heavyweight
Epson Double-Sided
Matte Paper
Epson Phot Quality Ink
Jet Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041586
Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041934
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935
Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041808
S041727
Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041464
Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041465
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041286
S041667
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331
Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041809
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141
S041649
S041272
S041271
Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041467
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041257
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041062
Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) S041067
A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041061
Power cord connector
Accessories
Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Part number
Black T060120
Cyan T060220
Magenta T060320
Yellow T060420
User Replacable Parts
Part Part number
Paper support 1262104
Printer cover 1288526
Power cord 2068927
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an
authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online,
visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please
call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral.
Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration
Black 90 nozzles
Color 87 nozzles (29 each: cyan, magenta,
yellow)
Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking
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Mechanical
Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry, front out
Sheet feeder
capacity 120 sheets of 24 lb (90 g/m
2
) paper
Dimensions
Storage Width: 17.6 inches (447 mm)
Depth: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
Height: 7.7 inches (189 mm)
Printing Width: 17.6 inches (447 mm)
Depth: 17.1 inches (436 mm)
Height: 12.4 inches (309 mm)
Weight 8.59 lb (3.9 kg) without the ink cartridges
Interfaces
USB Interface
Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus
Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal
Serial Bus Device Class Definition for
Printing Devices Version 1.1
Bit rate 12 Mbps (Full speed device)
Data encoding NRZI
Adaptable
connector USB Series B
Recommended
cable length Under 2 meters
Environmental
Temperature
Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Humidity (without condensation)
Operation 20 to 80% RH
*
Storage
*Stored in shipping container
5 to 85% RH
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
EMI CSA C108.8 Class B
Ink Cartridges
Colors Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening
the package
Temperature
Storage –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Freezing* 3.2 °F (–16 °C)
* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at
77 °F (25 °C).
Electrical
Rated voltage 120 V
Input voltage 90 to 132 V
Rated frequency
range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency
range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.4 A (Max. 0.7 A)
Power consumption
Approx. 11 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern)
Approx. 2.0 W in standby mode
Approx. 0.3 W in power-off mode
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Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson
do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to the printer
not covered by Epson’s warranty. Don’t use an ink cartridge if the
date on the package has expired.
®
cartridges and
Paper
Single sheets
Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches)
A5 (5.8 × 8.3 inches)
A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches)
Half-letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches)
Executive (7.3 × 10.5 inches)
4 × 6inches
5 × 7inches
3.5 × 5inches
8 × 10 inches
User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches
Paper type Plain bond paper or special paper
distributed by Epson
Epson Stylus C68
Thickness 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)
Weight 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)
(for plain bond paper)
Envelopes
Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches)
DL (4.3 × 8.7 inches)
C6 (4.5 × 6.4 inches)
Paper type Plain bond paper
Weight 20 lb (75 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)
Note: Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause
paper jams or other problems. If you have print quality problems,
switch to a higher grade paper.
Do not load curled or folded paper.
Use paper only under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be
changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee
the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a
sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing
large jobs.
Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first.
Load envelopes flap edge left with the printable side up.
Printable Area
A
B-L B-R
Normal
C
Envelope
Borderless*
Control Panel
To diagnose some problems, check the printer’s control panel
lights
Light status Explanation
Green power light
flashes
Red paper light is
on and Green power
light flashes
Red paper light
flashes and green
power light flashes
Red ink light flashes
and Green power light
is on
Red ink light is on and
green power light is
on
Red paper light and
red ink light flash and
green power light is
off
Green power light is
off; red paper and
ink lights flash
(quickly)
The printer is receiving a print job, replacing
an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning
the print head.
Your paper ran out. Load more paper, then
press the paper button to resume
printing.
Paper is jammed in the printer. Press the
paper button to eject the paper. If that
doesn’t work, turn off the printer, open the
cover, and pull the paper out from the front,
including any torn pieces. Then turn on the
printer, reload paper, and press the
paper button.
One of the cartridges is low on ink. Check
the message that appears on your screen
to determine which cartridge is low or
follow the instructions on page 6. Make
sure you have a replacement cartridge.
One of the cartridges is out of ink or not
installed. Make sure you have a
replacement cartridge, then follow the
steps on page 6 to install it.
If you have just installed a new cartridge, it
may be incompatible with the printer or
incorrectly installed. Reinstall it or replace it
with the correct cartridge.
Paper may be blocking movement of the
print head. Turn off the printer, then open
the cover and remove any jammed paper or
other foreign objects. Turn the printer back
on again. If the lights are still on, contact
Epson .
The printer may have an internal error. Turn
off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn
it on again. If the lights are still flashing,
contact Epson.
A The minimum top margin is 0.12” (3.0 mm).
B-L The minimum left margin is 0.12” (3.0 mm) for single sheets
and 0.20” (5.0 mm) for envelopes.
B-R The minimum right margin is 0.12” (3.0 mm) for single sheets
and 0.20” (5.0 mm) for envelopes.
C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12” (3.0 mm).
D The minimum bottom margin is 0.78” (20 mm) for envelopes
* When printing with the borderless feature, print quality may
decline in the expanded area. Before printing large jobs with the
borderless setting, print a single sheet to check print quality.
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