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    EPSON Stylus® C80 Printer Basics Printed on recycled paper
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    using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are service marks, and DuraBrite, EPSON Archival and PhotoEnhance are trademarks
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    MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge Checking Your Ink Supply Ink Cartridge Precautions Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Aligning the Print Head 1 1 2 2 5 6 7 10 11
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    Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 43 Problems and Solutions 44 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 44 Printing
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    FCC Compliance Statement 59 Declaration of Conformity 60 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 61 INDEX 63 v
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    up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on: I viewing your on-screen Reference Guide I printing with Windows® or on a Macintosh® I maintaining the printer I solving basic problems For
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    Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps: 1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. 2. Windows: Double-click My Computer (for Windows XP, click Start first), double-click your CD-ROM or DVD drive icon, then double-click the EPSON icon
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    hard drive (Install Reference Guide) and view it from there. For details on viewing the manual, see the next section. If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows: Windows: Select Start > Programs (or All Programs) > EPSON, and click ES C80 Guide. Macintosh
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    When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen: Click here to expand the table of contents Click a topic on the left to expand Click to go to topic If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic. 4
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    to controlling the print job. Follow the instructions in these sections: I "Loading Paper" on page 6 I "Printing with Windows" on page 7 I "Printing on a Macintosh" on page 11 I "Selecting the Correct Media Type" on page 14 If you're already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you can skip
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    short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. I Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. I Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. I If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. For instructions on using special media, see
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    menu, click Print. You see your application's Print dialog box (your dialog box may look different): Select your printer here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus C80 printer is selected. 3. Click the Properties button (Preferences button for Windows XP). If you
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    Type for the paper you're using. The printer automatically adjusts other settings to optimize the results for your media. Select the type of paper you loaded Select the ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK 4. Make the following settings: I Choose the
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    about printer settings, click the Help button. You can also right-click any item on the screen and then click What's This?. After a moment, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing. You can also see how much ink you
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    adding a watermark-see your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 2) or your printer software online help. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to the application you're currently using. If you usually print one type of document in different applications
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    these steps to print: 1. From the File menu, click Page Setup. You see your printer software's page setup dialog box (your dialog box may look slightly different): Verify your printer model here Select your Paper Size, Orientation, and Printable Area settings Click OK 2. Make sure C80 Series is
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    Type for the paper you're using. The printer automatically adjusts other settings to optimize the results for your media. Select the type of paper you loaded Select the ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing 5. Make the following settings: I Choose the Media Type
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    your printout. I Click to check your ink levels. If the printer's H ink out light is flashing or on, check to see if one of your ink cartridges is low or empty. 7. Click Print to start printing. If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu
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    on printing-for example, using advanced settings, previewing your printout, or adding a watermark-see your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 2). Selecting the Correct Media Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That
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    're done.) 3. Make the following settings in your printer software: I For Media Type, select Plain Paper I For Orientation, select Landscape I For Paper Size, select Envelope #10 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in (Windows) or Envelope #10 (Macintosh) See page 7 (Windows) or page 11 (Macintosh) for more information
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    settings, see the on-screen Reference Guide, as described on page 2. Enhancing Photos The printer software includes PhotoEnhance™ options that adjust effects. If you're printing high-resolution images, you may want to use the Automatic setting instead, as described on page 8 (Windows) or page 12 (
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    printer settings dialog box. Macintosh Windows If your photo was taken with a digital camera, select Digital Camera Correction to give your printed Sepia tint. Using Custom Project Types Your printer software includes custom project types with preset printing options. This lets you quickly select the
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    : For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper. Saves ink. I ICM (Image Color Matching; Windows only): For matching colors as closely as possible with ICM-compatible monitors or scanners. I sRGB (standard Red Green Blue; recommended only with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
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    Advanced dialog box: Windows Macintosh Windows After you customize your print settings on the Advanced dialog box, you can save them as a group and reuse them whenever you print a similar project. See your on-screen Reference Guide (as described on page 2) for instructions. For more information
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    sides of the page with your printer's Double-Sided Printing setting. This section includes instructions for standard double-sided printing. For information about how to create single-fold booklets, see your electronic Reference Guide. For best results, use EPSON Premium Bright White Paper or Double
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    to open your printer software's page setup dialog box. Then choose Double-Sided Printing. Click here Macintosh Windows 3. Click OK to save your settings. 4. Start printing. Windows: Click OK (or Print) in your application's Print dialog box. Macintosh: Select File > Print. Select the Media
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    see an alert on your screen telling you to reload paper. If you don't see the alert on your Macintosh, select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu. 5. Leave the printed sheet(s) in your output tray for a moment to let them dry: I For most documents, let your printout dry for 30 seconds
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    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 34 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 36 I "Transporting the Printer" on page 37 For more details, see your on-screen Reference Guide, as
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    of the other lights should be flashing or on. You can't clean the print head if the H ink out light is flashing or on. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh
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    empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. If the m paper out or P power light are also flashing or on, check the table on page 41. You may have a paper jam or another problem. 25
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    don't look as good as they used to. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isn't flashing. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package
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    -click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar. The window that appears lets you check ink levels and also order cartridges online. Just
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    you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session. Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges when the H ink out light is flashing or on: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. The P power light should be on, but not
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    replaced stops under the _ mark. The P power light also begins to flash. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button again. I If more than one ink cartridge is empty, the next cartridge moves under the _ mark. This happens after
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    5. Pinch the front and back tabs of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 6. Before you remove
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    H ink out light isn't flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge if it's been installed in your printer for more than six months and print quality declines. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge(s) causing the problem
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    . The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light begins to flash. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand
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    Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each cartridge you want to replace. 10. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one
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    to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. 1. Make sure the printer is on but not printing, and letter-size plain paper is loaded. 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen) and select Print Head Alignment
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    9. Do one of the following: I If pattern number 4 is the best choice, your print head's horizontal alignment is correct. Click Finish. I If you enter any number but 4, click Realignment and follow the instructions to print another test page. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until pattern number 4 is the best
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    cloth. If ink leaks inside, wipe here with a damp, lint-free cloth Don't touch the gears inside the printer. Make sure you use a soft cloth to clean the printer's lid; otherwise you may scratch it. Don't use a rough cloth, and never use a hard or abrasive brush to clean any part of the printer case
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    these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 5 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in the far right position. Then press the
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    printing problems. It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section for your product to see if there is a new driver available, free of charge, for downloading to your computer. Download
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    Printer Parts Printer cover Output tray Left edge guide Output tray extensions Paper thickness lever Control panel Paper support Right edge guide 40 Ink cartridge holder (not removable)
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    and H is on H is flashing The Ppower light is on when the printer is ready to print. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. It also flashes when the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. The printer is out of paper. Load
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    H are on P, m, and H are flashing P is off One of the ink cartridges is out of ink. Follow the instructions beginning on page 28 to replace the empty cartridge. If the H ink out light remains on after you've replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your printer can't use. Check the
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    paper button until the Ppower light starts to flash, then release it. The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 23
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    printing. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. I The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its ink delivery system for about 90 seconds. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing
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    software is installed correctly. I If you're printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. I Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean
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    (light lines). I The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 23 for instructions. I Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see page 14 for guidelines. I Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It's usually whiter or shinier. I The ink cartridges may
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    saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. Non-EPSON media may not be compatible and may produce ink bleeding or pooling. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 34 for instructions. I Check the paper thickness lever position. If it's in the ^ position, your printer is set for thicker
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    your application and printer software are set for color printing. 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 For best results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. I Try turning off
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    Quality/Speed slider to the Quality setting in your printer software; see page 7 (Windows) or 12 (Macintosh). I You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; see your software documentation. Some parts of your print are not as glossy as others. Because of the nature
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    Chooser. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning. See page 23. The margins are incorrect. I Make sure the paper settings in your printer software are correct for your paper size. See the on-screen Reference Guide for instructions. I See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the
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    computer. The wrong number of copies prints. Check the Copies setting in both your printer software and application. If you're running Windows, check the Copies setting in the Windows Print dialog box. There are scratch marks on your print. If you're printing on Premium Glossy or Premium Semigloss
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    system, follow these steps: Uninstalling Windows Software 1. On your Windows Start menu, click Programs (All Programs for Windows XP). 2. Click Epson (or EPSON Printers), then EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. 3. Click OK on the next screen. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the
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    agreement. Windows 1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. Double-click My Computer (for Windows XP, click Start first), and then double-click your CD-ROM or DVD drive icon. 2. Double-click the EPSON icon. The Main Menu appears. 3. Click Install Printer Driver and follow the instructions on your
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    I Product name (EPSON Stylus C80) I Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) I Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase I Computer configuration I Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800
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    recommended I Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.x, Windows 2000, or Windows XP I 32MB of RAM (64MB recommended) I 100MB of free hard disk space (200MB or more recommended) I VGA or better display adapter and monitor I CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software I Parallel
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    Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: I An Apple® iMac™ series or Power Macintosh® I VGA display or better I CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software I A shielded USB "AB" cable. Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the
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    pollution caused by power generation. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively: I Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. I Use only the type of power source
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    gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. I Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. I Do not move the print head by hand. You may damage the printer. I Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its plastic package. Leaving the
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    pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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    EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part Name: EPSON Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: EPSON Stylus C80: P340A 60
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    ) for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service. If service is needed, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor
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    ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions. Some
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    , incorrect, 51 Checking printer, 43 Cleaning print head, 23 to 24 printer, 36 sheets, 23, 36 Color problems, 48 ColorSync setting, 18 Control panel, 41 to 42 Controlling printing, 9, 13 Copies setting, 51 Custom project types, 17 to 18 D Default settings, Windows, 10 Digital Camera Correction
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    Monitor icon, 27 Ink setting, 8, 12 Installation problems, 44 to 45 Inverted image, 50 J Jams, paper, 50 L Layout problems, 50 Lever, thickness, 47 Lights, 41 to 42 Low-resolution images, 16 M Macintosh printer status, 13 printing with, 11 to 14 system requirements, 56 uninstalling software, 52 USB
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    support, 53 to 54 Thickness lever, 47 Transparencies, 14 Transporting printer, 37 Troubleshooting, 39 to 50 U Uninstalling software, 52 USB, 55, 56 Utilities Head Cleaning, 23 to 24 Print Head Alignment, 34 to 35 W Watermark, 10, 14 Windows default settings, 10 printer status, 9 printing with
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    EPSON printer! EPSON papers are specially designed to work with EPSON quick drying inks. Premium Bright White Paper Premium Bright White Paper has a sleek, ultra-smooth surface, and 108+ brightness. This paper delivers crisp black text and vivid, colorful images. It's perfect for everyday printing
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    types match the Media Type setting names in your printer software. See the table on page 14 or the instructions that came with your paper to select the correct Media Type setting. EPSON is always adding new papers to this list. Visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com and check out the latest
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EPSON Stylus
C80
Printer Basics
Printed on recycled paper
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