Epson STYLUS PHOTO 830U SETUP GUIDE

Color Ink Jet Printer

Cautions and Notes

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

Installing the Printer Software

Installing the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software

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Setup

Unpacking

Unpacking Unpacking

English

1. Unpack the printer. 2. Attach the paper support and plug in the printer.

ink cartridgespaper support power cord CD-ROM

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Setup

Installing the Ink Cartridges

Installing the Ink Cartridges Installing the Ink Cartridges

The contents may vary in certain locations. The power cord comes attached in some countries.

1. Press P button to turn on the printer. 2. Remove the ink cartridges from their protective bags, then

peel off the yellow tape.

Do not touch this part.

1. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. The green

light goes off.

2. Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable, then insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3. Install the printer software.

Except where otherwise instructed, click or double-click the areas circled in red to proceed.

Caution:

Macintosh users turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer software.

Note:

For information about installing the Photo Print Software, refer to the Photo Print Software Setup under User Guides on the printer software CD.

For Windows

If the installation dialog box does not appear, double-click the SETUP file on the CD-ROM.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

For Max OS 8.6 to 9.X

Caution:

Do not shake the ink cartridges; this can cause leakage.

3. Install the ink cartridges as shown below.

Caution:

❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer. ❏ Do not load paper until ink charging is complete.

Note:

Install both ink cartridges. The printer will not work unless both cartridges are installed properly.

4. Press the e ink cartridge replacement button.

The printer begins ink charging. It takes about one and a half minutes. While charging, the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds. This is normal. When the green lamp stops flashing, ink charging is complete.

Caution:

Do not turn off the printer during the ink charging process.

Note:

The ink cartridges packaged with your printer are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high quality printouts, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink. This one-off process consumes a quantity of ink and subsequent cartridge sets will last for their full rated life.

Safety Instructions

Do not remove the tape seal from the ink supply ports.

Do not remove the blue portion.

For Mac OS X

1. Open the Mac OS X folder, then double-click the SP830USeries_xxxx.pkg icon. If the Authorization dialog box appears, click the icon (Mac OS X 10.1.x only), enter the Password or phrase, then click OK.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

3. After installing the software and restarting the computer, press the P button to turn on the printer.

4. Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder and double-click the Print Center icon. Click Add Printer in the Printer List dialog box.

Note:

When you print, be sure to match the Format for setting in the Page Setup dialog box and the Printer setting in the Print dialog box. Otherwise, the data may not be printed correctly. See the Reference Guide for more details.

Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software and restarting the computer, turn on the printer.

5. Select EPSON USB from the pop-up menu. Select SP830U Series(USB) in the Product list, then select All from the Page Setup pop-up menu. Click Add.

6. Make sure the Printer List contains the printer(margin-type) options as illustrated below. See the Reference Guide on the printer software CD-ROM for more details.

7. Close Print Center.

Select your printer and the port that your printer is connected to, then close the chooser.

After installation is complete, see Printing Basics on the online Reference Guide for detailed information about printing from your computer for the first time.

Accessing the Reference Guide

Accessing the Reference Guide Accessing the Reference Guide

The Reference Guide provides detailed information about printing from a computer, printer maintenance, problem solving, and safety.

Windows

Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using your printer.

When choosing a place for the printer

❏ 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 dust, shocks, and vibrations. ❏ 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. ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. If you place

the printer by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the printer and the wall. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.

❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, put it vertically or turn it upside down; otherwise, ink

may leak from the cartridge.

When choosing a power source

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard. ❏ 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.

❏ 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.

When handling ink cartridges

❏ Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them. ❏ 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 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 ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏ Do not shake the ink cartridges; this can cause leakage. ❏ You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them; otherwise, the cartridges

will become unusable.

❏ Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridges. ❏ Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the cartridges. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. ❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge 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.

When using the printer

❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer. ❏ 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 cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the printer head and may prevent

the printer from printing.

Mac OS 8.6 to 9.X

For Mac OS X

1. Use the scroll bar to scroll down until the English folder appears, then open it.

2. Open the User Guides folder, then open the REF_G folder.

3. Double-click the INDEX.HTM icon to open the online Reference Guide.

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