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    EPSON Stylus® C42 Series Printer Basics
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    copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Print Lab, SoundAdvice, and EPSON Store are service marks, and PhotoEnhance is a trademark of
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    7 Loading Paper 8 Printing in Windows 9 Selecting the Settings You Use Most PRINTER 23 Cleaning the Print Head 23 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 24 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 25 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 25 Ink Cartridge Precautions 26 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
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    Printout Problems 42 Reinstalling Printer Software 43 Windows 43 Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 44 Macintosh OS X 44 Where To Get Help 46 REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 47 Windows System Requirements 47 Macintosh System Requirements 48 Specifications 49 EPSON INK JET PAPERS AND INK CARTRIDGES
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    idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for free updates to your printer software. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install your Windows® XP or Macintosh® software, see the Start
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    : Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your printer. Tips contain additional hints for better printing. Welcome! 6
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    the Start Here sheet or Installing Software for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 booklet. No matter what you print, you need to remember two things: I Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers. I Choose the right
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    paper into the printer top edge first. I Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. I Load the following media types one sheet at a time: Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets, Photo Stickers, and Panoramic Photo Paper. I If you're using special media, follow the instructions
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    these steps to print. 1. From the File menu, click Print. You see a Print window (your window may look different): Select your printer here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus C42 Series is selected. 3. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you see a Setup
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    printer Properties (or Preferences) window. 2 Choose your paper type . . . 3 and paper size 1 Choose your document type 4 Click here 4. Select the type of document you're printing: I Draft: For rough drafts on plain paper. Saves ink 8 for loading instgructions. Printing From Start to Finish 10
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    you see using ICM-compatible monitors or scanners. I Black Ink Only: Prints using only black ink. I Reverse Order: Prints your document so that the printer settings, click the Help button, or right-click any item on the screen and then click What's This?. 10. Click OK to return to the Print window.
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    -size paper-you can change the default printer settings for all your programs. 1. Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). 2. Select Printer Settings. You see your printer Preferences (Properties) window, as shown on page 10. 3. Select the default
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    explains how to use your EPSON Stylus C42 to print from a Macintosh running either OS X or OS 8.5.1 to 9.x. Macintosh OS X Here's how to print a basic document, such as a newsletter or school project, if your Macintosh is running OS X. Make sure you have paper in the printer, as described on page
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    5. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu. You see a group of settings like this: Select the type of paper you loaded Select the ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing, or an in-between setting (if available) Click Print Printing From Start to Finish 14
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    for your document in the printer. If you loaded special paper, choose the correct paper type in the Media Type list. If you're not sure which setting to choose, see page 22. I Set the Ink option to Color to print a color document. To print a black text document, click Black. I Set the Mode option
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    dock on the bottom of your desktop. If you click the Print Center icon and then double-click the C42 Series (USB) icon in the Printer List, you see a screen like this: Select a print job, then . . . Click to reorder print jobs click a button to Delete, Hold (pause), or Resume printing From
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    , and other settings. Then click OK. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 4. From the File menu, select Print. You see a window like the following: Select the type of paper you loaded Select the ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing
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    the Ink option to Color to print a color document. To print a black text document, click Black. change the Print button to Preview. You can then click it to preview your printout. I Click to check your ink levels. If the red b error light is on or flashing, check to see if one of your ink cartridges
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    EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see this dialog box: Click to restart your print job Click to pause printing Click to cancel printing Click to check ink the . (period) key. When you're finished using your printer, make sure you press the P power button to turn it off. Never
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    of approximately 3 inches. Set a top margin of approximately 2 inches. Then type the address. 4. Open your printer software and make the following settings: I For Paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh), select Plain Paper I For Orientation, select Landscape I For Paper Size, select Envelope
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    . Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Click the button on the printer settings menu. Then click the Preview button that appears. 6. If you need to change the margins, cancel or close the preview window and adjust the margins in your application software. Then repeat step 5. 7. When your preview looks okay
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    Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink
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    its best, and preparation steps for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for: I Cleaning the Print Head below I Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 25 I Aligning the Print Head on page 29 I Cleaning the Printer on page 30 I Transporting the Printer on page 31 Cleaning the Print Head If
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    need to replace the ink cartridge; see page 25 for details.) 2. Do one of the following: I Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your EPSON Printer Utility, select the C42 Series printer in the Printer List window, and click OK. Then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Follow the instructions
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    instructions. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge before replacing a cartridge. To check your ink supply, do one of the following: I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your
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    if the b error light is off. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: I Black ink cartridge: T036120 I Color ink cartridge: T037020 Look for ink cartridge packages labelled T036 (black) or T037 (color). To ensure good results
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    Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the green P power light should be on, but not
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    five minutes, open the printer cover and press the P power button to turn the printer off. Then make sure that the ink cartridge clamps are completely closed. Close the printer cover and press the ( maintenance button to finish ink charging. If that doesn't work, contact EPSON as described on page
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    210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, but EPSON Printer Utility, select the C42 Series printer in the Printer List window, and click OK. Then click the Print Head Alignment button. 3. Follow the instructions
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    best aligned. If not, repeat steps 4 and 5. 6. When you're finished, click Finish. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the USB cable and power cord. 2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush
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    size. To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head (ink cartridge holders) locks in the far right position
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    idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. Then see these sections for solutions: I Setup and Software Installation Problems on page 36 I Printer Problems on page
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    Printer Parts Paper support Left edge guide Maintenance button and error light Power button and light Printer cover Output tray Print head (ink cartridge holders) Solving Problems 33
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    have an internal error. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 46 for contact information. One of your ink cartridges is installed incorrectly. Follow the instructions beginning on page 27 to remove and
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    be installed correctly. See page 43 for instructions on reinstalling the printer software. I If the check page doesn't print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on page 36. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described
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    , contact EPSON as described on page 46. I Turn off the printer, then make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no packing material remains in the printer. Wait a moment, then turn the printer back on to clear the error. You're having problems installing the printer software
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    software installation privileges. Contact your System Administrator. I In Windows 2000 or XP, don't select Block under Control Panel > System > Hardware > Driver Signing; select Ignore or Warn instead. I Make sure your Windows system was not upgraded from Windows 95. The USB Printer Device Driver
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    tips: I Choose black ink in your printer software if your document doesn't include color. I For Windows, choose Draft for Quality Type. I For Macintosh, set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed. I If your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect unused USB devices. Print Quality Problems You see
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    saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 29 for instructions. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 23 for instructions. I The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 25. I Make sure
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    see wrong or missing colors. I Make sure your printer software is not set to use black ink only. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 23 for instructions. I The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 25. I Try turning off PhotoEnhance. I For
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    Feeding Problems Paper for paper specifications. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. I If paper doesn't feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Reload against the right edge, behind the tabs, then slide the left edge guide against the paper. I If multiple pages feed at once, remove
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    incorrect. I Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. For instructions, see page 11 (Windows), page 13 (Macintosh OS X), or page 17 (Macintosh 8.5.1 to 9.x). I Use the Print Preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. I Make sure your paper is
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    . Other Windows systems: Double-click My Computer on your desktop, and then double-click EPSON. You see the Options Menu. Click here 3. Click Reinstall Printer Driver. Then follow the instructions on the screen to reinstall your driver. 4. Click Exit to close the Options Menu. Solving Problems 43
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    Macintosh, then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software. Macintosh OS X You can reinstall your printer software over your currently installed printer software. Follow these steps: 1. Insert the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, and
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    and click Continue. Then click Agree. 5. Select the OS X drive where you want to reinstall your printer software, then click Continue. 6. Click Upgrade on the Easy Install screen, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer softtware and restart your Macintosh. Solving Problems 45
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    telephone services listed below: Service World Wide Web Automated Telephone Services Access From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information
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    faster recommended) I Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98 I At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) I 100MB free hard disk space (200MB or more recommended) I VGA or better display adapter and monitor I 2x CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software (4x or faster
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    OS 8.5.1 through OS 9.x (64MB recommended); 128MB RAM recommended for OS X I At least 100MB free hard disk space (200MB recommended) I VGA display or better I 2x CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software (4x or faster recommended) I A shielded USB "AB" cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters
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    Specifications Printer specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 48 nozzles 424 mm) Depth: 18.1 inches (460 mm) Height: 10.9 inches (277 mm) 5.47 lb (2.48 kg) without the ink cartridges Electrical Rated voltage (Universal Power AC 100 - 240 V
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    3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. Don't use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired. Requirements and Specifications 50
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    distributed by EPSON Thickness (for plain bond paper) 0.003 to 0.004 inch Weight (for plain bond paper) 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.13 45 to 75 g/m2) Ink Jet Cards Size A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Transparencies, Glossy Film,
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    6 inches Panorama (8.3 × 23.4 inches) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade paper. Do not load curled or folded paper. Avoid
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    Printable Area Single Sheets, Ink Jet Cards, Envelopes Minimum top margin (A)* Minimum left margin (B-L) Minimum right margin (B-R) Minimum bottom margin (C)** 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) 0.54 inch (14.0 mm) * When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
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    -use software. EPSON Ink Cartridges For best results, always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Black T036120 Color T037020 For more information on other EPSON products and fun project ideas, look for the EPSON Print LabSM Series at www.printlabseries.com. EPSON Ink Jet Papers and Ink Cartridges
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    for dealer referral. EPSON Ink Cartridges Black T036120 Color T037020 EPSON Papers Paper name EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Glossy Photo Paper (EPSON Photo Paper) EPSON Photo Stickers Kit
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    Paper, 22, 54, 55 Buttons, 33 C Cable, printer, 47, 48 Cancelling printing Macintosh, 16, 19 Windows, 12 Characters, incorrect, 42 Checking printer, 35 Cleaning print head, 23 to 25 printer, 30 sheets, 30 Color management, Macintosh, 15, 18 Color problems, 40, 53 ColorSync, 15, 18, 40 Controlling
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    50 replacing, 25 to 26 safety instructions, 26 specifications, 50 Ink jet cards minimum margins, 53 ordering, 55 specifications, 51 Ink Jet Transparencies, 22, 55 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 18, 26 Windows, 12, 25 Ink Monitor, 25 Ink setting, 15, 18 Installation problems, 36 to 37 Inverted image
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    9 to 12 Problems installing software, 36 to 37 miscellaneous, 42 paper feeding, 41, 52 print quality, 38 to 40 printer, 37 to 38 Progress meter, 12, 16, 19 Properties window, 10 Q Quality Type setting, 10 Quality/Speed setting, 15, 18 R Reinstalling software, 43 to 45 Replacing ink cartridge, 25 to
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    W Weight, paper, 51 Windows default settings, 12 printing with, 9 to 12 Quality Type, 10 reinstalling software, 43 system requirements, 47 World Wide Web, 46 Index 59
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