Epson Stylus Color 480SXU, Daily Use Manual

Page 1: ...Printed in the Netherlands xx xx xx 4013376 00 C01 Daily Use Guide Daily Use Guide 4012753 Rev 0 cover F BK 4012753 Rev 0 cover F PMS279 4012753 Rev 0 cover F DIC F43 ...

Page 2: ...Loading Special Paper Envelopes and Other Media 8 Loading Special Paper and Other Media 8 Loading Envelopes 9 Printing with Windows 10 Printer Software Introduction 10 Making Changes to Printer Settings 11 Replacing Ink Cartridges 12 Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge 12 Maintenance 12 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 12 Cleaning the Print Head 13 Aligning the Print Head 14 Troubleshooting 15 Correct...

Page 3: ...operation It also contains troubleshooting tips Reference Guide included on the CD ROM The Reference Guide contained on the CD ROM included with yourprinterprovidesdetailedinformationaboutprintersoftware settings printing on special paper maintenance and problem solving To open the Reference Guide insert the printer software CD in the CD ROM drive For Windows select Online Guide in the Installer d...

Page 4: ...erations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising 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 C...

Page 5: ...tocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Keep the entire computersystem away from potentialsources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord Unplug the printer s power cord from the electrical outlet when you...

Page 6: ... 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 Before transporting the pri...

Page 7: ...artridge 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 Store ink cartridges in a c...

Page 8: ... or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON UK Limited Safety information M Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage Important The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the follow...

Page 9: ...urs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating Warnings Cautions and Notes M Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer Loading Special Paper Envelopes ...

Page 10: ...n loading media into the sheet feeder See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable surface Some media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction as shown in the illustration Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located on the inside surface of the left edge guide For more information on loading capacities for EPSON sp...

Page 11: ...r software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition If you encounter any problems refer to the Technical Support Web Site for help by clicking Technical Support on th...

Page 12: ...indows 2000 select your printer then click Printing Preferences on the File menu The printer driver opens Making Changes to Printer Settings The printer driver features the following menus and settings The Mode settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you three levels of control over the printer driver Automatic PhotoEnhance and Custom In addition to making comprehensive Mode settings that a...

Page 13: ...r and view on screen instructions for replacing an empty or nearly empty ink cartridge When an ink cartridge is empty or nearly empty click the How to button in the Status Monitor window to move the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position Follow the on screen instructions to replace the cartridge Note If you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is empty access the Ink Cartridge ...

Page 14: ...button And follow the instructions Cleaning the Print Head If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility accessed through the printer software...

Page 15: ...e utility follow the on screen instructions Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software Windows users can also access the Print Head Alignment utility using a shortcut icon Refer to the section below Note Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility w...

Page 16: ...echnical Support on the Main menu of the printer driver Correcting USB Problems If you are having difficulty using your printer with a USB connection read the information in this section Operating system Your computer must be a Windows Me or a Windows 98 pre installed model a Windows 2000 pre installed model or a Windows 98 pre installed model that has been upgraded to Windows 2000 You may not be ...

Page 17: ...on your desktop then click Properties 3 Click the Device Manager tab If your drivers are correctly installed EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu click the plus sign beside Other Devices to view the installed devices If USB Printer appears under Other Devices the USB printer device driver is not i...

Page 18: ...olutions Use the USB cable C83623 recommended in System Requirements in the online Reference Guide If you use a USB hub connect the printer to the first tier of the hub or connect the printer directly to the computer s USB port For Windows 98 users try reinstalling the USB printer device driver andthe printer software First uninstall EPSON Printer Software using the Add Remove Programs utility in ...

Page 19: ... below and apply the recommended solution For more information see Troubleshooting in the online Reference Guide Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for your printer Options EPSON supplies the following interface cable for your printer However you can use any interface cable that meets these specifications See your computer manual for any add...

Page 20: ...er Note The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location Media types EPSON offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high quality printing needs To make the Media Type setting in your printer driver select the Media Type setting that matches the media that is loaded in the printer To find out what Media Type you are using find your media in the list below and refe...

Page 21: ...n Cool Peel Transfer Paper Letter S041153 S041155 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 S041061 S041026 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter S041062 S041029 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Legal S041067 S041048 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 5 8 S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 8 10 S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 S0...

Page 22: ...er S041257 EPSON Photo Paper A4 S041140 EPSON Photo Paper Letter S041141 EPSON Photo Paper 4 6 S041134 EPSON Photo Paper 100 150 mm S041255 EPSON Photo Paper 200 300 mm S041254 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper 210 594 mm S041145 EPSON Photo Paper Cards A4 S041177 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film A4 S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter S041072 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film A6 S041107 EPSON Ph...

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Page 24: ...Printed in the Netherlands xx xx xx 4013376 00 C01 Daily Use Guide Daily Use Guide 4012753 Rev 0 cover F BK 4012753 Rev 0 cover F PMS279 4012753 Rev 0 cover F DIC F43 ...