* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s
voltage.
99 to 132 V198 to 264 V
50 to 60 Hz
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Approx. 17 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern)
Approx. 5 W in standby mode
2
) paper
Environmental
Temperature
Operation50 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)
Operation20 to 80% RH
*
Storage
*Stored in shipping container
5 to 85% RH
Safety Approvals
Safety standardsUL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950
EMCFCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 Class B
Ink Cartridges
Specification
Color(s)BlackCyan, Magenta, Yellow
Print capacity* 1240 pages (A4, ISO/IEC
Cartridge life2 years from production date (if unopened)
Storage
temperature
Transit
temperature
Freezing
temperature**
Dimensions0.87 × 2.8 × 2.62 inches
* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink
replacement. The actual print capacity may vary. The ink charging
process reduces the print capacity of the initial cartridge, even
though it contains the standard amount of ink.
** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at
77 °F (25 °C).
Black ink cartridge
(T0321)
10561 Letter pattern at
360 dpi, 3.5% duty);
870 pages (A4 at 360 dpi,
5%duty)
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)
22 × 71.2 × 66.5 mm
(W × D × H)
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges
and do not refill them. Other products may cause
damage to the printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranties.
Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package
has expired.
Color ink cartridges
(T0322, T0323, T0324)
420 pages (A4, 360 dpi,
5% duty each color)
0.5 × 2.8 × 2.62 inches
(W × D × H)
12.7 × 71.2 × 66.5 mm
(W × D × H)
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Paper
Paper typeSizePaper typesThicknessWeight
Single sheetsLetter (8.5 × 11 inches)
TransparenciesLetter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Heavyweight Matte Paper
Double-Sided Matte Paper
Archival Matte Paper
Self-adhesive sheetsA4 (210 × 297 mm)Self adhesive sheets distributed by
Plain bond paper and special ink jet
papers distributed by EPSON
Transparencies distributed by
EPSON
Heavyweight, Double-Sided, and
Archival Matte paper distributed by
EPSON
EPSON
Plain bond paper or air mail paper0.006 to 0.02 inch
Premium Glossy Photo Paper or
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
distributed by EPSON
0.003 to 0.004
inch (0.08 to
0.11 mm) for plain
bond paper
——
——
——
(0.16 to 0.52 mm)
——
17 to 24 lb
(64 to 90 g/m
for plain bond
paper
12 to 20 lb
(45 to 75 g/m
2
)
2
)
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
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
Printable area
A
B-LB-R
C
single sheets/index cards
A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 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) for single
sheets (including panoramic size) and ink jet cards, and 0.78 inch
(20 mm) for envelopes.
*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-LB-R
C
envelopes
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H
P
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and
Control Panel
To diagnose some problems, check the printer’s control panel,
as described below, or run a printer check (see page 8).
Paper out light
Ink out light
Power light
P
flashing
P
flashing
are
m
,
, and
m
is offThe printer is not receiving power. Try these
Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the
print head, or you may have an internal error. Turn
off the printer, open the cover, and check for any
jammed paper. Also, make sure you removed all the
packing material, as described on the Start Here
sheet. Then turn the printer back on. If the error
isn’t cleared, contact your dealer or EPSON.
are
An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn the
H
printer off and contact your dealer or EPSON.
solutions:
❏ Make sure the printer is turned on.
❏ Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord
securely, and turn the printer on again.
❏ Make sure the outlet is working and is not
controlled by a switch or timer. If in doubt, try
another outlet.
Paper button
Ink cartridge replacement button
Power button
Follow the guidelines in this table when you check the control
panel lights:
is on or
P
flashing
is onThe printer is out of paper. Load paper and then
m
is flashing and
m
is on
H
is flashingOne of the ink cartridges is low on ink. Follow the
H
is onOne of the ink cartridges is out of ink. Follow the
The
power light is on when the printer is ready to
P
print. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print
job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. It also
flashes when the print head moves to the ink
cartridge replacement position.
press the
Paper has jammed in the printer. Press the
button to eject the jammed paper. If that doesn’t
clear the error, open the printer cover and remove
any paper inside, including torn pieces. Then load a
new stack of paper and press the
resume printing.
instructions beginning on page 5 to replace the
empty cartridge. If the
you’ve replaced a cartridge, you may have installed
a cartridge your printer can’t use. Check the number
on the ink cartridge package to make sure you’ve
installed the correct cartridge.
instructions beginning on page 5 to replace the
empty cartridge. If the
after you’ve replaced a cartridge, you may have
installed a cartridge your printer can’t use. Check
the number on the cartridge package to make sure
you’ve installed the correct cartridge.
paper button to resume printing.
m
paper button to
m
H ink out light goes on after
ink out light remains on
H
m
paper
Installing Ink Cartridges
The instructions in this section explain how to install the ink
cartridges the first time the printer is set up and how to replace
and empty or outdated cartridge.
Don’t remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak.
Don’t remove the green IC chip from the cartridge.
Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the
printer. Also, don’t touch the green IC chip. This can
damage the ink cartridge.
Don’t touch this part
If you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the
ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from dirt
and dust. Place it in a small box or its original packaging.
Store ink cartridges in the same environment as the
printer. Stand the cartridges upright, as shown (the label
identifying the color should be on top).
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Installing the Cartridges the First Time
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Lower the printer’s output tray and open the cover.
3. Shake each ink cartridge four or five times. Then unwrap
the cartridges.
6. Press the
ink cartridge replacement button and close the
H
printer cover.
7. Ink charging takes about 90 seconds. You will see the
power light flash and hear the printer charging your ink.
P
Don’t turn off the printer during this process or you’ll waste
ink.
Never turn off the printer when the
flashing unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any
noise for more than 5 minutes.
power light is
P
Don’t remove the cartridge labels, or ink may leak.
4. Wait a moment for the ink cartridge holders to move into
loading position. Then lower each ink cartridge into its
holder. The color of the cartridge label should match the
sticker on the holder.
Install all four ink cartridges, and leave them
installed for all types of printing, or the printer won’t
work.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the
is low on ink. When the
cartridge is empty and you need to replace it.
When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old,
you may also need to replace it if you notice that your
printouts don’t look as good as they used to. If print quality
doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head,
you can replace the cartridge even if the
flashing. See page 7 for instructions.
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of
installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
BlackT032120
CyanT032220
MagentaT032320
YellowT032420
ink out light is flashing, one of your ink cartridges
H
ink out light stays on, an ink
H
You cannot print if any of the ink cartridges are empty.
Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until
you have obtained a replacement; otherwise the ink
remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
ink out light isn’t
H
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink
cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may
cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranty.
5. Gently push each cartridge down until it clicks into place.
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When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call
the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766. You can also visit the
SM
EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In
Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge
You can replace an ink cartridge when the H ink out light is
either flashing or on. Be sure you have a new ink cartridge
before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge
replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one
session.
Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges when the H ink out
light is flashing or on:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. The
P power light should be on, but not flashing.
2. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover.
3. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The print
head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to be
replaced stops under the _ mark. The P power light also
begins to flash.
Don’t press the
for more than three seconds, or the printer will
start to clean the print head.
H ink cartridge replacement button
4. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button again.
❏ If more than one ink cartridge is empty, the next
cartridge moves under the _ mark. This happens after
you press the H ink cartridge replacement button for
every ink cartridge that needs to be replaced.
❏ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print
head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position.
5. Pinch the front and back tabs of the empty cartridge as you
lift it out of the printer. Don’t take the used cartridge apart
or try to refill it.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the
print head by hand.
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If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly
with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with water.
6. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package,
shake it four or five times.
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7. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into the
cartridge holder. Push down gently until the cartridge clicks
into place.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each cartridge you need to
replace.
9. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge
replacement button. The printer moves the print head and
begins charging the ink delivery system.
The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise.
Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the
P power light stops flashing and stays on.
Never turn off the printer while the
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made
noise for more than 5 minutes.
Ppower light is
4. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The print
head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and
the P power light begins to flash.
Don’t press the
for more than three seconds, or the printer will
start to clean the print head.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the
print head by hand.
H ink cartridge replacement button
5. Pinch the front and back tabs of the cartridge as you lift it
out of the printer. Don’t take the used cartridge apart or try
to refill it.
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge
Even if the H ink out light isn’t flashing or on, you may need
to replace an ink cartridge if it’s more than six months old and
print quality declines. If print quality doesn’t improve after
cleaning and aligning the print heads, you can replace the
cartridge(s) causing the problem.
Make sure you have the new ink cartridge(s) before you
continue. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement
procedure, you must complete all the steps in one
session.
Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges before the H ink
out light goes on or begins to flash:
1. Use the Nozzle Check utility (described in the Reference Guide) to determine which cartridge(s) needs to be replaced.
2. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. The
P power light should be on, but not flashing.
3. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover.
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly
with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with water.
6. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package,
shake it four or five times.
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7. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into the
cartridge holder. Push down gently until the new cartridge
clicks into place.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each cartridge you want to
replace.
9. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge
replacement button. The printer moves the print head and
begins charging the ink delivery system.
The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise.
Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the
P power light stops flashing and stays on.
Never turn off the printer while the
is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or
made noise for more than 5 minutes.
P power light
Printing on Special Media
Select the Media Type setting according to these guidelines:
For this paper name...
Plain paper and envelopesPlain paper
EPSON Premium Bright White PaperBright White Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Matte Paper - HeavyweightMatte Paper - Heavyweight
EPSON Double-Sided Matte PaperDouble-Sided Matte paper
EPSON Archival Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper
Select this Media Type
setting
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Paper
Paper 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 paper face
up in the sheet feeder.
❏ You can load paper up to the arrow inside the left edge
guide.
❏ In addition to the
the correct
Media Type
Paper Size
for your media in the printer
software.
❏ If there are protective sheets between the sheets of paper or
film, be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing.
❏ Some special media have a cut corner that you need to
position on the upper right.
❏ You can load the following number of sheets of EPSON
special media:
For this paper name...
EPSON Premium Bright White PaperUp to 30 sheets
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet PaperUp to 30 sheets
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Up to 30 cards with the
EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight
EPSON Archival Matte Paper
EPSON Ink Jet TransparenciesUp to 10 sheets
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper
If you have any problem loading multiple sheets of paper,
try loading just one sheet at a time.
setting, remember to select
Load this number of
sheets
included support sheet
beneath the stack
Up to 20 sheets with the
included support sheet
beneath the stack
One sheet at a time
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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 interface cable from the printer.
2. Make sure letter-size or larger plain paper is loaded in the
printer.
3. Hold down the m paper button, then press and release the
Ppower button. Continue holding down the m paper
button until the P power light starts to flash, then release
it.
The printer prints one page showing its ROM version
number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the
pattern has white lines, you need to clean the print head; see
below.)
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 Printer Basics book. If
nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON.
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 using the printer’s control
panel. See the electronic Reference Guide 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.
If your paper comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use it
with your printer; it may jam inside the printer.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing.
The P power light should be on, but not flashing. Neither
of the other lights should be flashing or on.
You can’t clean the print head if the
is flashing or on. Replace the appropriate ink
cartridge instead.
ink out light
H
2. Load letter-size paper.
3. If you have an application running, access the printer
settings dialog box.
Or, with Windows, click
select
Printers
Series
Properties (Document Defaults
Printing Preferences
4. Windows: Click the
. Right-click your
printer icon in the Printers window. Then select
in Windows 2000).
Utility
, point to
Start
EPSON Stylus C80
in Windows NT,
tab.
Settings
, then
Macintosh: Click the Utility button.
5. On the Utility menu, click the
Head Cleaning
button.
6. 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 Ppower light flashes.
Never turn off the printer while the
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made
noise for more than 5 minutes.
Ppower light is
7. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run a nozzle check
to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean.
Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click
nozzle check pattern
(Macintosh). Then click
(Windows) or
. The nozzle check pattern
Next
Confirmation
Print
prints (see below for details).
8. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its lines, click
.
Finish
If the pattern has any gaps, click
to clean the print
Clean
head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning
three or four times, see the troubleshooting section in the
online Reference Guide.
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look
something like this:
Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be
complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout
looks okay, you’re done.
If there are gaps in the lines, clean the print head again.
gaps in nozzle check pattern
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. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is on but not printing, and letter-size
plain paper is loaded.
2. If you have an application running, access the printer
settings dialog box.
Or, with Windows, click
select
Printers
Series
Properties (Document Defaults
Printing Preferences
3. Windows: Click the
. Right-click your
printer icon in the Printers window. Select
in Windows 2000).
Utility
Macintosh: Click the Utility button.
4. You see the Utility menu. Click the
button.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a vertical
alignment test page.
, point to
Start
EPSON Stylus C80
in Windows NT,
tab.
Print Head Alignment
Settings
, then
6. Select the best line from the first group of lines on the
printout, then enter its number in box #1 on the screen.
Select the line with the cleanest, straightest edges.
Select the line in the first pattern with
the cleanest, straightest edges...
and enter its number in the
corresponding box on screen
7. Select the best line for each of the other groups of lines, and
enter its number in the appropriate box.
8. Do one of the following:
❏ If the middle line (number 8) in each group is the best,
your print head’s vertical alignment is correct. Click
to continue.
Next
❏ If you select a number other than 8 for any of the
groups, click
Realignment
and follow the instructions
on the screen to print another vertical alignment test
page. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until number 8 is the
best line for each of the groups. Then click
continue.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a horizontal
alignment test page. You see seven pairs of gray rectangles
on the printout.
10. Select the pattern with the least white or black banding
where the rectangles meet and enter the number on the
screen.
11. Do one of the following:
❏ If pattern number 4 is the best choice, your print head’s
horizontal alignment is correct. Click
Finish
Next
.
to
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❏ If you enter any number but 4, click
Realignment
follow the instructions to print another test page.
Repeat steps 10 and 11 until pattern number 4 is the
best choice. Then click
Finish
.
and
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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 and wait for the Ppower light to go
out.
2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable.
3. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.
4. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting
inside.
5. If ink leaks inside the printer, carefully wipe it off with a
damp cloth.
If ink leaks
inside, wipe
here with a
damp, lintfree cloth
Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.
Make sure you use a soft cloth to clean the printer’s lid;
otherwise you may scratch it. Don’t use a rough cloth,
and never use a hard or abrasive brush to clean any part
of the printer case.
Never use 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.
Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after
installing the printer in its new location.
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 and
disconnect it from the printer
3. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
4. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper
support.
5. 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
6. Push in the output tray extensions and close the tray.
7. Repack the printer and 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 9); if output is
misaligned, align the print head (see page 10).
Related Documentation
TM-SC80EPSON Stylus C80 Service Manual
PL-SC80EPSON Stylus C80 Parts Price List
CPD-12669EPSON Stylus C80 Start Here
CPD-12668EPSON Stylus C80 Printer Basics
CPD-12670EPSON Stylus C80 CD-ROM with
Reference Guide
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