Epson Stylus Color 680 Daily Use Guide

Daily Use Guide

Daily Use

Daily UseDaily Use

Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, and Other Media 8

Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Printing with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the printer's control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Where to Find Information

Setup Guide

This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It includes information on setting up your printer and installing the printer software.

Daily Use guide

This guide provides information on normal printer operation. It also contains troubleshooting tips and customer support information.

Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM

The Reference Guide contained on the CD-ROM included with your printer provides detailed information about printer software settings, printing on special paper, maintenance, and problem solving.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CO RPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arisin g from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Stylus is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case. Do

not insert objects through the slots.

❏ Take care not to spill 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 outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

automatic timers.

❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources

of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

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❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that

the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing 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 case damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building

installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer.

A Few Precautions

Take note of the following when using the printer, handling the ink cartridges, or choosing a location for the printer.

When using the printer

Observe the following:

❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink

cartridges during printing.

❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may

damage the printer.

❏ Remove your printouts from the output tray shortly after

printing ; otherwise, the output tray may wrap.

power button. When

❏ Always turn the printer off using the

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

❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head

is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in place.

power light flashes briefly and

power light stops flashing.

When handling the ink cartridges

Observe the following:

❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow

children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

❏ Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there

may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏ 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 dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This

could damage the print head.

❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site,

allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.

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❏ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.

This may affect normal operation and printing.

❏ In this ink cartridge, the IC chip retains a variety of cartridge

related-information, such as the amount of ink remaining, so that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.

❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink

supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area.

When choosing a place for the printer

Observe the following:

❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond

the printer base in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for paper to be fully

ejected.

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and

humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. ❏ Avoid places subject to dust. ❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient

ventilation.

❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be

easily unplugged.

For United Kingdom Users

Use of options

EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

Safety information

Warning:

Important:

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow — Earth Blue — Neutral Brown — Live

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.

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Green and yellow Earth

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

If you have to fit a plug:

As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows:

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol (

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