Epson STYLUS SCAN 2000 User Manual

All in One Product

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electromagnetic interferen ce tha t occ urs from th e use of any int er face cab le s othe r th an EPSON
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General Notice: Other product names used he rei n are for id ent i ficat i on purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Copyright © 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

Declaration of Conformity

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,

Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5

Declares that the Product:

Product Name: Multi Function Printer
Model: C120A

Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):

Directive 89/336/EEC:

Directive 73/23/EEC:

June 1999
H. Horiuchi

President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.

Nagano-ken 392-8 502 Japan

1183 AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands

EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1

IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4

EN 60950

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■ Contents

Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Quick Start Manual (this manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Online Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Symbols Used in the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

For PCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

For Macintosh computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting Up Your Stylus Scan 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Attaching the Paper Support and Document Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Plugging in the EPSON Stylus Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Stylus Scan to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the Software in Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Software in Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Ink Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Checking the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printing Your First Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

For Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ink Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Online Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Accessing the Online Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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■ Where to Find Information

❚ Quick Start Manual (this manual)

Contains information about how to set up your Stylus Scan 2000, install the Stylus Scan
2000 software and access your online documentation. It also provides instructions for
daily operation. Keep this manual near your printer.

❚ Online Documentation

The CD-ROMs supplied with the St ylus Sc an 2000 in clude a set of online docum enta­tion in PDF format containing further information and reference tips.

❚ Online Help

Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the Stylus Scan 2000
software for Windows that controls your printer. Online help will be automatically
installed when you install the Stylus Scan 2000 software.

■ Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using your EPSON Stylus Scan. Also be sure to
follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Stylus Scan.

■ Unplug the Stylus Scan before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not

spill liquid on the Stylus Scan.

■ Do not place the Stylus Scan on an unstable surface, or n ear a radiator or heat

source.

■ Do not block or cover t he openings in the Stylus Scan’s cabinet.

■ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liq ui d on the Sty lu s

Scan.

■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus Scan’s label.

■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on

the same circuit as air control systems, or other devices that consume large amounts
of electricity a nd regularly switch on an d off.

■ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automa tic timers.

■ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic

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

■ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

■ If you use an extension cord with the Stylus Scan, 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 d evices plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

■ Do not attempt to service the EPSON Stylus Scan yourself.

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Where to Find Information

■ Unplug the Stylus Scan and re fer serv ic in g to qu alified service person n el un de r

the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the Stylus Scan; the Stylus

Scan has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the Stylus Scan does not operate
normally or exhi bits a dis tinct change in perform a nce.

■ To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this

Stylus Scan, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker

This device contains batteries and should therefor e not be disposed of with
normal domestic waste. Please dispose of the printer in accordance with local
statutory regulatio n.

❚ A Few Precautions

■ When using the Stylus Scan

■ Do not put your hand inside the Stylus Scan or touch the ink cartridges during

operation.

■ Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage the EPSON Stylus

Scan.

■ Always use the

button, the P power light flashes briefly and then goes off . Do not unplug the
Stylus Scan or turn off the power to the ou tlet until the P power light stops flashing.

■ Before transporting the Stylus Scan, make sure the print head is in the home (far

right) position and the ink cartridges are in place.

■ When handling the ink cartridges

■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink the

ink or otherwise handle the cartridge s .

■ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with so ap and water. If ink get s into your eyes,

flush them immediately with water.

■ Do not shake the ink cartridges. Cartridges may leak if shaken.

■ 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.

■ Once you install an ink cart ridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge

except to replace it with a new one. Th e cartridge becomes unusable when you
open the clamp.

■ 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 ca rtridges or try to refill them. Doing so may damage th e

print head.

P

power button to turn off the Stylus Scan. After pressing this

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Important Safety Instructions

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■ When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan

■ Place the EPSON Stylus Scan on a flat , stable surface that extends beyond the

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

■ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the

Stylus Scan away from direct sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.

■ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

■ Leave enough room around the Stylus Scan to allow for suffic ient ventilation.

■ Place the Stylus Scan near a wall ou tlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

■ ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has de termined that this
product meets the
ciency.

The International
a voluntary partn e rship with the computer and office equipment

industry to prom ote the in trod uc tion of energy-effi c ie nt p ers o nal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air
pollution caused by power generation.

ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effi-

ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is

■ Symbols Used in the Manual

Warnings

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Note:

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your Stylus Scan.

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily inju ry.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

■ System Requirements

❚ For PCs

To use your EPSON Stylus Scan, you need Microsoft® Windows® 95, or
Windows
to connect your device to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped
with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.

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98; a CD-ROM drive and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want

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ENERGY STAR Compliance

Your computer should also meet the following system requirements.

Minimum System Requirements Recommended System

i486/25 MHz for Windows 95
i486/66 MHz for Windows 98

32 MB RAM 32 MB RAM or more
50 MB hard disk space 50 MB or more free disk space
VGA size, 16 bit color SVGA or better 24 bit color

Pentium or higher processor

Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not m eet these
requirements.

❚ For Macintosh computers

You can use this device with the following Apple® Macintosh® computers. You also
need a shielded USB cable.

Supported computer models:

iMac Series (for USB)
Power Macintosh G3 (for USB)

Your Macintosh must also meet the following system requirements.

Note:

Macintosh can be connected to the Stylus Scan by using a USB cable on ly.

Minimum System Requirements Recommended System

System 8.1 + iMac Update 1.0 System 8.5.1 or later
7 MB of available memory

12 MB of available memory when
background printing is turned o n.

14 MB or more of available memory
23 MB of available memory when
background printing is turned on.

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Note:

❏ The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of

applications that ar e open. To see how much memory is ava ilable, choose

This Computer

from the Apple menu and refer to the memory size (listed in

kilobytes) under Largest Unused Block (1,024K=1 MB).

❏ The memory requirements above are for printing on Letter size paper. These

requirements may vary depending on the size of the paper, the type of applica­tion you are usin g, and the complexity of the document you want to print.

In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also need 10 MB of free
hard disk space to install your EPSON Stylus Scan software. To print, you need extra
hard disk space amounting to about double the size of the file you want to print.

System Requirements

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■ Setting Up Your Stylus Scan 2000

❚ Attaching the Paper Support and Document Support

The EPSON Stylus Scan comes with two supports.

■ Paper support (gray)

Fit the paper support into the slots at the rear of the EPSON Stylus Scan.

■ Document support (transparent)

Carefully fit the document support in to the hol es at the rear of the EPSON Stylus
Scan.

document support

paper support

❚ Plugging in the EPSON Stylus Scan

1. Make sure that the Stylus Scan is turned off. It is off when the P power button

protrudes slight ly from the surface of the control panel.

2. Check the label on the back of the Stylus Scan to make sure the voltage required

by the Stylus Scan matches th at of the electrical o utlet you plug it into. Also, make
sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source.

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3. If the power cord is not attached to the Stylus Scan, connect it to the AC inlet at

the back of the Stylus Scan.

4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

It is not possi ble to change the S tylus Scan’s volta ge. If the rated vol tage
and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assis­tance. Do not plug in the power cord.

❚ Connecting the Stylus Scan to Your Computer

Your Stylus Scan h a s two ports through which it can be connected t o a computer; a
parallel port and a USB port. Use the port appropriate for your computer.

Note:

❏ If your computer has both a parallel and USB port, be sure to follow the correct

steps for connecting to the port you choose.

❏ Do not use the Stylus Sc an’s parallel port and USB port simultaneo usly.

Connect the Stylus Scan to one computer at a time.

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Setting Up Your Stylus Scan 2000