Epson Stylus Color 440 Setup Guide
Safety Instructions . . . . .1
Impor tant Safety In st r u c t io ns . . . . . 1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . 4
A Few Precautio n s . . . . . 2
Setting Up Your Printer . . . . .5
System Requirements . . . . . 5
Printer Parts and Functions . . . . . 6
Attach ing the P a per Su pp ort . . . . . 8
Connecting the Pri nter to Your PC . . . . 14
Installing the Printer Software . . . . 15
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . 8
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . 9
Loading Paper . . . . 18
Printing Your First Page . . . . 20
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . .22
Maintenance . . . .27
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . 27
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . 28
Aligning the Print Head . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . .31
Error Indicators . . . . 31
Where to Get Help . . . . 33
Options and Consumable Products . . . .39
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Printer Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Printing Your First Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and i nstructions ma rked on the
printer.
❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏ Do not insert objects through the sl ots. Take care not to s p ill
liquid on the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer ’s
label.
❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoid using outlet s on t he sam e circ uit as photocopier s or air
control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automa tic timers.
❏ Keep the ent ire computer system away f rom potential sources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printe r, 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 device s pl ugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
❏ Do not attemp t to service the printer yo urself.
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❏ Unplug the print e r and refer se rvicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performa nce.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Ge rmany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent pro tection f or this prin ter, the buil ding insta llation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druc ke rs an die Stromversorgu ng muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallati on mit einem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
A Few Precautions
When using the printer
❏ Do not put your ha nd inside the printer or touch the i nk
cartridg e s during printing.
❏ Do not move th e print head by hand; otherwise you may
damage th e printer.
❏ Always turn the printer off using the
this button is pressed, the
goes off. Do not unpl ug the printer or turn off t he power to
the outlet until the
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in
the home ( far right) position and the ink ca rtridges are in
place.
P power l ig ht stops flash ing.
P power l ig ht flashes briefly then
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P power button. When
When handling the ink cartridges
❏ Keep ink cartr id ges out of the reach of chi ldren.
❏ If ink g ets on you r ski n, wash it off with soap and water . If it
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from
its package. Leavin g the cartridge unpacked for a long time
before use may result in reduce d print quality.
❏ 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 p rinted on the
cartridge carton. For best results , use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installing them.
❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
When choosing a place for the printer
❏ Place the prin ter on a flat, stable surf ace that is larger than the
printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
❏ Avoid places subje ct to rapid changes in temperature and
humidi ty. Also k eep it away f rom direct sunlight , strong li ght,
or heat sources.
❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
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❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
Note for French- speaki ng users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facile ment.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
must be followed c arefully to avoid bodil y injury .
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the o pera tion
of your printer.
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Setting Up Your Printer
System Requirements
To use your printer, you need Microsoft
Windows
®
95, Windows® 98, or Windows® NT 4.0; a shielded,
®
Windows® 3.1,
twisted-pa ir para llel cab le.
Your computer should also meet the following system
requirements:
Minimum system Recommended syste m
i386/25 MHz processor for Windows 3.1
i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0
i486/66 MHz for Windows 98
16MB RAM 32MB RAM or more for
10MB hard disk space for Windows 95
and 98
20MB for Windows 3.1 and NT 4.0
VGA monitor VGA or better monitor
Pentium or higher
process o r
Windows 3.1, 95 and 98
64MB or more for
Windows NT 4.0
50MB or more free disk
space for Windows 3.1,
95, and 98
100MB or more for
Windows NT 4.0
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does
not meet these requirements.
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Printer Parts and Functions
paper support
edge guides
shee t fe ed e r
printer cover
output tray
output tray extension
adjust lever
Buttons and lights
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ink cartridge clamps
Buttons
Button Function
P
Power
E
Load/Eject
R
Cleaning
Lights
Light Status Printer Status
o
P
Turns the printer on and off.
Clears the pr inter's memory if pressed twice while the
power is on.
Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released wit hin 2
seconds.
Resumes printing i f pressed and released afte r a paper
out error.
Moves the pri nt head to the in k cart ridg e repl ace men t
position if pressed for 3 seconds while the
light is flashing or on.
Returns the print head to its home position after ink
cartridge replacement.
Performs print head cleaning if pressed for 3 seconds
when the
Printer is on.
B or
A ink out light is off.
B
or
ink out
A
f
o
f
f
o
f
o
o = on,
P
S
S
B
B
A
A
f = flashing
Receiving data, replacing an ink cartridge, charging
ink, or cleaning the print head.
Paper out. Load paper in the s heet feeder; then press
the
load/eject button to resume printing.
E
Paper jam. Take all the paper out of the feeder, and
reload the paper. If the light continues to flash, turn off
the printer and gently pu ll all the p aper out of t he printer.
Ink low. The black ink cartridge is n early empty . Obtain
a black ink car tridge (S020187).
Ink out. The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the
black ink cartridge (S020187).
Ink low. The col or ink cartrid ge is nearly empty. Obtain
a color ink cartridge (S020191).
Ink out. The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the
color ink cartridge (S020191).
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Attaching the Paper Support
Insert the paper support into the slots at the re ar of the prin te r.
Plugging in the Printer
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the
power but to n protrudes slightly from the surface of the
control panel.
2. Check the label o n the back o f the printer to make sure the
voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical
outlet you wil l b e plugging it into. Al so, make sure that you
have the correct pow er cable for your power s ource.
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3. If the power cord is not atta ched to the printer, conne ct it to
the AC inlet on the ba ck of the printe r.
4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
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It is not possible to change the printer's voltage. If the rated
voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your
dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.
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Installing the Ink Cartridges
Before installing the ink car tri dges, note the following.
Warning:
The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use,
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ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands,
wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your
eyes, flush them immed iately with water.
Note:
❏ Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install
them, or the ink may dry up.
❏ Always use new ink cartridges. Reinstalling partially empty ink
cartridges causes the printer to send inacc urate information to the
Status Monitor regarding the amount of ink remaining.
Install the ink cartridge s as follows:
1. Lower the output tray; th en open the printer cover.
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2. Turn on the printer
The print head moves slightly to the left, which is the ink
cartridg e install position. T he
and A ink out lights come on.
B
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3. Lift up the in k cartridge clamps.
Do not move the print head by hand. Otherwise you may
damage the printer.
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power light flashes and the
P
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4. Open the ink cartridge packages. Next, remove only the
yellow tape seals f rom each cartridge.
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5. Place the cartridges gentl y into their holders with the labels
face-up. The color ink cartridge, which is larger, goes on the
right and the black g oes on the l eft. Do not press down on th e
cartridges.
❏ Remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before
❏ Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seals from the
❏ Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the
installing them; otherwise the cartridges may bec om e
unusable.
cartridges; otherwise the cartridges may become clogged
and cannot print.
cartridges; otherwise, in k will leak.
Note:
Install both ink cartridges. If either of the cartridges is not installed,
the printer will not work.
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