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    EPSON Stylus® COLOR 670 Printer Basics CPD-9992
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    Printer Basics Printer Basics Printed on recycled paper with at least 15% post-consumer content.
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    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 not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Copyright © 2000 by Epson America, Inc. ii CPD-9992 2/00
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    Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual Viewing Fix-it Flix Printer Movies Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Printing from Start to Finish Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Printing
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    Using Special Papers 22 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 22 Matte Paper - Heavyweight 23 Printer Check 40 Problems and Solutions 41 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 41 Problems with Printing 41 Problems Getting Good Print Quality 42 Problems with Paper Feeding
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    EPSON Stylus® COLOR 670 7 picoliters s Four-color printing for photo-quality color and sharp black text on plain paper or a variety of special papers and other media s ArcSoft™ PhotoImpression™ 2000, an easy-to-use photo editing program for enhancing and retouching your photos. s EPSON Software™
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    your electronic printer manual s printing with Windows® or on a Macintosh® s using special papers s maintaining the printer s solving basic problems For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer, see your electronic Reference Guide. For instructions on viewing it
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    it to your hard drive (Install Reference Guide) and view it from there. If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows: Windows: Select Start, Programs, EPSON, then ESC670 Guide. Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 folder and double-click View Reference
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    table of contents Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic. Click a right arrow to expand the list, then click on a subtopic to go to
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    3. Click View EPSON Documentation, then click Watch Printer Movies. 4. Click the poster for the movie you'd like to watch. As you watch the movie, you can turn the narration and music on or off, pause or play the movie, or move forward or back to replay a scene. play back voice on/off pause
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    that you install iMac Update 1.1. Download the update for your system from Apple at http://asu.info.apple.com. Contact Apple if you have problems installing an update. To find out which operating system your iMac is running, select About This Computer from the Apple menu. 6 Windows System
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    , printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air 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: s Be sure to follow all warnings and
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    does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. s Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid
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    selecting settings using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise, as described on the next page. For step-by-step printing instructions, see these sections: s -resolution photos and adding special effects with PhotoEnhance™ , on page 19 s Selecting a preset project type or a color-matching method, on page
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    the icon on your desktop. EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise icon in the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise folder. Follow the on-screen instructions to print a full-color image. If you didn't install the Guided Printing Exercise when you set up
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    than the other side. s Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. s Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. If you're printing on envelopes or other special paper sizes or types, see page 22 for loading instructions. 11
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    the File menu, you may not be able to change the printer software settings before printing. Make the following selections: s Make sure your EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 is selected. s If the Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click it. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it
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    shown below: Select the type of paper you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK Make the and Layout tabs. For more information, see your electronic Reference Guide. For more information about printer settings, click the Help button.
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    programs. You do this using the Windows Printer utility: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 icon. 3. Select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT). Then click the Main tab. 4. Select the default settings you want to use for
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    determines the level for all the colors shown For more advanced printer settings, see pages 19 through 22. For more information on printing-for example, previewing your printout, changing the paper size, or adding a watermark-see your electronic Reference Guide (described on page 3). Printing on
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    Loading Paper Load paper only up to this arrow Slide paper against the right edge guide If you're printing on envelopes or other special paper sizes or types, see page 22 for loading instructions. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. Make sure your printer and
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    670) is selected. (If not, you need to select your printer in the Chooser; see the Start Here poster for instructions .) s Select the correct Paper Size, Orientation, and Printable Area settings for your document. See your electronic Reference Guide Ink option to Color unless you're
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    pages 19 through 22. For more information on printing-for example, previewing your printout, changing the paper size, or adding a watermark-see your electronic Reference Guide (described on page 3). 18
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    -resolution photos. You can also add special effects, such as Soft Focus. You Macintosh To use PhotoEnhance, you must select Color ink. You cannot select PhotoEnhance if Black more details on the printer settings, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 3, or online help. If you'
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    Project Types Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 printer software includes custom project types with preset options for printing specific types of documents like charts or drafts. You can quickly select the best settings for your particular type of document and paper, or select a color-matching method. To
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    created in an sRGB compatible application using sRGB colors, such as those designed for the World Wide the printer settings, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 3, or online Print Quality, Halftoning, and Gamma-and use special effects. To access advanced settings, click Custom
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    For more details on the printer settings, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 3, or online help. Using Special Papers How can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text? Always use EPSON's special ink jet papers. To show you how much difference EPSON
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    you're using letter-size Photo Paper, follow the instructions on page 11 to load and print on the guide with the glossy side facing up and the perforated margins positioned as shown. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper. You can load up to 20 sheets at a time, with the included support
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    or Fit to Page (Macintosh) settings, as described in your electronic Reference Guide. 3. Choose Photo Paper as the Media Type setting. 4. Choose Photo size top of printed image Panoramic Photo Paper 1. Pull up the paper support extension. Load one sheet of Panoramic paper glossy side up. 2. Hold
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    at a time, flap edge first and printable side up. Place them against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against them. printable side up, flap side down (You'll get better results if you printing in the Advanced dialog box. (See page 21 for instructions on accessing the dialog box.) 25
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    If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don't use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may jam inside the printer. Selecting Your Paper Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That's why the Media Type setting is so
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    and to prepare it to be moved. Follow the instructions in this chapter for: s cleaning the print head page 36) For more details, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 3. Cleaning the Print Head not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out
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    then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 printer icon, then select Properties (Document click the Head Cleaning button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. or five times, check the solutions in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 42.
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    12 (Windows) or page 16 (Macintosh). Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 printer icon, then select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT). 5. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 6. Make
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    as shown below, clean the print head again; see page 27 for instructions. You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty missing dots missing dots Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is
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    flash (because the ink is too old, for example) follow the instructions in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on page 33. Removing and Installing clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only
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    and a printer error will occur. Don't pull off the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. black cartridge (S020187) color cartridge (S020191) 6. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer. Then press down
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    Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge before the B black or A color ink out light is flashing or on: 1. Make sure the printer is turned clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only
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    off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. black cartridge (S020187) color cartridge (S020191) 6. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer. Then press
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    , point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 printer icon, then select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT). the Utility menu, click the Print Head Alignment button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page. 6. Select the most precise
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    oils inside the printer. Don't use any cleaning sheets included with special media; they may jam inside the printer. To avoid damage, always the printer cable. 3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer
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    solutions to common setup and software problems. Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: paper support extension (pulls up here) paper support sheet feeder left edge guide right edge guide printer cover output tray output
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    You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer's control panel lights, as described below, or running a printer check, as described on page 40. Checking the Control Panel Lights power light paper out light black ink out light color ink out light cleaning button power button load/eject
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    too thin. Then reload the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it. Press the E load/eject button to resume . Make sure you have a replacement cartridge (black S020187, color S020191). See page 30 for replacement instructions. P and S flash and B and A are on
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    lies in your software settings, the printer cable, or your computer. 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 41. If nothing seems to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 47. 40
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    troubleshooting tips in case you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, feeding paper, or getting good print quality. Problems . See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network. Problems with Printing Only the Ppower
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    Choose Black ink if your document doesn't include color. s Set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed documentation or contact the manufacturer for instructions. Your printer makes noise when a while. Your printer is performing routine maintenance. Problems Getting Good Print Quality You see banding. s
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    face up). s Use a support sheet with special paper or try loading your paper one sheet at a time. s Make sure your paper or media meets the specifications listed in your electronic Reference Guide. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 35 for instructions. s Check the paper thickness
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    page 13 (Windows) or page 17 (Macintosh) for instructions. s Make sure you're not using PhotoEnhance with a special effect that alters image colors, such as Sepia. s Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as
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    too tightly. Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The margins are incorrect. s Make sure the paper settings in your printer software are correct for your paper size. See the electronic Reference Guide for instructions. s Check your software documentation for instructions on selecting the correct
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    software are correct for your paper size. See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. then click the Add/Remove button. 4. Select the EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 printer icon and follow the instructions on screen. 5. If you're using the USB
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    may apply. Before you call, please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 670) s Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) s Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase s Computer configuration s Description of the problem 47
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    e-mail: [email protected] web site: http://www.arcsoft.com http://support.trellix.com www.stamps. com/support Mail ArcSoft - - Technical Support 46601 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 EarthLink technical support: (800) 890-5128 customer service: (800) 890-6356 - [email protected]
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    sheets, 26, 27, 36 Color management settings, 21 to 22 Colors, incorrect, 44 ColorSync setting, , 2 to 5 E Economy setting, 21 Electronic manual, 3 to 4 ENERGY STAR, 7 Envelopes, 25 Grainy printouts, 44 Graph, Text/Graph setting, 21 Guided Printing Exercise, 10 H Head Cleaning utility, 27 to
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    , 21 Incorrect characters, 44 Incorrect colors, 44 Ink cartridge replacing, 30 to 32 replacing outdated, 30, 33 to 34 safety instructions, 8 Ink Jet Transparencies, 26 Ink level, 15, 18 Ink setting, 13, 17, 19 Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, 26, 45 L Layout problems, 45 Lever, thickness, 25, 42
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    Quality/Speed setting, 13, 18 R Reference Guide, 3 to 4 Reinstalling software, 46 S Safety instructions, 7 to 8 Saving settings, 21, 22 Service, 47 to 48 Smears, 25, 43 Software creative, 1, 48 problems, solving, 41 reinstalling, 46 uninstalling, 46 Special effects, 21 Special papers, 22 to 26 sRGB
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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, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Ink Cartridges: Black S020187 Color S020191 EPSON Papers Paper name Size Part number EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A4
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    quality results that earn EPSON printers all of their awards! EPSON papers are specially coated to work with EPSON quick drying inks. You'll notice that to create your best impression. Perfect for presentations, newsletters, color reproductions, and all your photo and craft projects. Photo Quality
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