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    EPSON Stylus C86 Quick Guide Basic Printing Printing Photos Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Problems Requirements and Notices CPD-17832 4049262-00 xxx
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    10 Printing Photos 11 Loading Paper 11 Printing Photos in Windows 13 Printing Photos on Macintosh OS X 16 Printing Photos on Macintosh OS 9 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 21 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 23 Solving Problems 27 Checking the Printer's Lights
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    Printing Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. If you're using Windows NT® 4.x, see page 10 for instructions on installing the software above the arrow on the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable side face-up. It's
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    1. From the File menu, click Print. You see a Print window like this one: Select your printer here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure Epson Stylus C86 Series is selected. 3. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it
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    prints. For instructions on printing at the highest quality (Photo RPM), see page 14. 6. Select the paper Type for the paper you're using. 7. Select other settings as shown on page 4, then click OK. 8. At the Print window, click OK or Print to start printing. During printing, this window appears
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    select Print. You see a window like this one: Select your printer from the list Select Print Settings from the list 4. Open the Printer pull-down list, and select your printer again. Always check to make sure you selected the same printer you chose in the Page Setup window. 5. Select Print Settings
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    of your desktop. Double-click Stylus C86 in the Printer List window. You can click the print job, then cancel, hold, or resume printing. Note: You can also cancel printing by pressing the Paper button on your printer. 9. When you're finished, close Print Center. Printing with Macintosh OS X 7
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    Printing with Macintosh OS 9 Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. Select the following settings: Make sure you see C86 Series Select your paper size Select your document or image
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    corner of your screen. You see the Epson Monitor window: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click to check ink levels Click here to show or hide the print settings Note: If you're not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the key and press the
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    and follow the instructions to install a link to the Epson Print LabS.M 9. Click Exit. When you see the Epson Product Registration screen, register your printer as instructed. 10. Remove the CD-ROM and restart your computer. Note: Epson Software Film Factory does not support Windows NT 4.x. You're
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    Note: You can print beautiful photographs on many other types of Epson paper; however, those listed above support borderless printing. With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus® printer will last for many years. The special Epson DURABrite inks designed for your printer are formulated to
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    . ■ For proper storage, keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores. ■ Always keep unused paper in the original package. To order Epson paper, contact your dealer or call the Epson StoreSM at (800) 873-7766
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    file. 2. Open the File menu and click Print. Make sure your printer is selected, then click Properties or Preferences. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) You see a window like this one: Click here for photos without
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    take longer in this mode. 3. Once you've finished selecting advanced settings, you can: ■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print window, and print. ■ Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings. ■ Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 4 to select layout options. 14
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    page layout settings as necessary: Select image position options here Select image resizing options here Select borderless printing printed image, and are not available for borderless printing. 6. If you're printing in your print, but there may be a small white edge on the borders of the print. Max
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    Printing Photos on Macintosh OS X 1. Start your photo program and open your photo file. 2. From the File menu select Page Setup. You see a window like this one: Select Stylus C86(Sheet Feeder Borderless for photos without white borders 3. For pictures without white borders, select Stylus C86(Sheet
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    For pictures without white borders, select Stylus C86(Sheet Feeder Borderless) in the Printer pull-down list. 9. Select Print Settings from the list. 10. Select the Media Type for the paper you're using. 11. Select Quality (for higher quality) or Speed (for faster printing) using the slider. 12. Do
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    edges, but the edges of the image may not appear in the print. 5. Click Print. Printing Photos on Macintosh OS 9 1. Start your photo program and open your photo file. 2. From the File menu select Page Setup. You see a window like this one: Click here for photos without white borders 3. Select your
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    Quality (for higher quality) or Speed (for faster printing) using the slider. 10. Do one of the following: ■ Click Print. ■ If you want to select special settings for color matching or printing at a higher resolution, continue with the steps in the next section. Printing Photos on Macintosh OS 9 19
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    Customizing Your Photo Settings 1. On the printer settings window, select Custom, then click Advanced. 2. Select these advanced settings as necessary: Select color management settings here Click here to select Photo RPM (5760 × 720) for the best print quality on certain paper types Select various
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    more ink cartridges are low on ink. When the red ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). When you print, you'll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or empty. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing
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    green IC chip from the cartridge. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the printer. Avoid touching the green IC chip, as this can damage the ink cartridge. If you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from dirt and dust. Place
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    the ink out mark. The power light begins to flash. Caution: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 3. Press the ink button again. ■ If more than one cartridge is
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    cover. 5. Squeeze the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 24 Replacing
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    . Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board on the front of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing. Don't touch the green part 8. If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 5 through 7 before continuing with step 9. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25
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    9. Close the cartridge cover. 10. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about half a minute. When it's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays
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    it with the correct cartridge. Green power light and red ink light are on An ink cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall it as described on page 25. Red paper and ink lights flash alternately Paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the printer, then open the cover
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    matches the paper you're using. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; follow the instructions below to clean the print head: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is off. 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right
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    the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any dried ink to soften- and then try cleaning the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; see page 21 for instructions. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure the printable (whiter) side of the paper is face-up. ■ Use Epson
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    name (Epson Stylus C86) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration and operating system version ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories
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    ■ Macintosh OS 9.1 or later, or OS X 10.1.3 or later ■ For Mac OS 9: 32MB RAM (64MB RAM recommended) For Mac OS X: 128MB RAM (256MB recommended) ■ At least 100MB free hard disk space (200MB recommended) ■ VGA display or better ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software. ■ A shielded
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    ink to leak from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Caution: Always turn the printer off using the power button. Don't switch off the power strip or unplug the printer until the green power light
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    the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Ink Cartridge
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If
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    B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/ or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B251A ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson has
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    to the manufacturer's specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer's specified usage
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    of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot
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    and ink jet printers. Trademarks Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite and RPM are registered trademarks; Epson Software is a trademark; and SoundAdvice, Epson Connection, Epson Print Lab, Epson PhotoCenter, and Epson Store are service marks of Epson
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EPSON Stylus C86
Quick Guide
Basic Printing
Printing Photos
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Solving Problems
Requirements and Notices
CPD-17832
4049262-00
xxx