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    CPD 8882-R1
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    Printer Basics Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.
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    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. Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus
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    Year 2000 Ready Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Printing with Windows
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    Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 22 EPSON Photo Paper 22 Envelopes 25 Selecting the Correct Media Type 26 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 27 Cleaning the Print Head 27 Using the Head Cleaning Utility 28 Using the Control Panel 29 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Replacing an Ink Cartridge
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    with Printing 46 Solving Problems Getting Good Print Quality 47 Solving Problems with Paper Feeding 50 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 51 Uninstalling Printer Software 52 Reinstalling Printer Software 52 Where To Get Help 53 EPSON Technical Support 53 Creative Software
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    You can print anything from reports and resumes to photos and greeting cards with great results. The printer comes with these features: s Resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dpi (dots per inch), even on plain paper s EPSON's exclusive Micro Piezo™ ink jet technology for smaller, cleaner dots s Four-color
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    receive faxes directly from your PC (trial version) s EPSON Software™ Film Factory™, a photo printing and organizing program (trial version) s Your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide gives you complete information about your printer. (You need an HTML browser-such as Internet Explorer
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    on: s viewing your electronic printer manual s printing with Windows s maintaining the printer s solving basic problems For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. For instructions on viewing it, see
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    , Centronics® compatible connector for the printer If you want to use your EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 with Windows 98 USB printer driver and EPSON USB Printer Device and Windows 98 USB drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with your printer. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON
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    Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively: s
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    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 Safety Instructions s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its foil
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    are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (Browsers are not included on the printer software CD-ROM.) Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual You can view your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from
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    any time by clicking Start, Programs, EPSON, and selecting ESC 660 Manual. For guidelines on viewing the manual, see the next section. Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual Here are some guidelines for viewing the Reference Guide. When you first open the manual, you see this screen: Click here
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    After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view. Expanded table of contents; click here to go to a topic Click the right arrow to view subtopics. Click on a topic to go to it or click the down arrow to close the list. Closed list, click to expand Click to go to
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    special papers such as EPSON Photo Paper or envelopes, page 22 Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Your printer software CD-ROM includes a Guided Printing Exercise with step-by-step printing instructions. The Guided Printing Exercise shows you how to access your printer driver and make changes
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    printer software s changing settings s controlling printing Loading Paper Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. Place your paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide feeds into the printer first. s Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. s If you
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    and load your paper, you're ready to change your printer driver settings. Make sure the document you want to print is box: s Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 is selected. s If your application's Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click it. If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button,
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    driver. You can select the Media Type setting on the printer Properties dialog box. If necessary, click the Main tab to display the settings shown below: Make sure this setting matches the paper you loaded (see page 26). Select your Ink setting. Select Automatic for the best results on your paper
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    ink on legal size paper-you can change the default printer settings. You do this by accessing the Properties dialog box through the Printer utility: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus as a custom project type; see page 20 for instructions. 15
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    cancel, pause, or restart your print job. You can also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips. name of the file you're if you are printing over a network click to display or close Epson Printing Tips below click to cancel printing click to pause/resume printing click to
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    EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. See page 7 for instructions on viewing the manual. Printing Photographs The printer driver includes Media Type" on page 26.) 4. Choose Color ink. (You cannot select PhotoEnhance in the next step if Black ink is selected.) 5. Click PhotoEnhance. 6. If your
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    start printing. (Depending on your system and the image, printing with PhotoEnhance may take longer.) Using Custom Project Types Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 printer software includes custom project types with preset options for printing specific types of documents-such as reports, graphs, or drafts
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    For printing graphics-intensive documents like presentations with charts and graphs. s Economy: For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper. Saves ink. s ICM (Image Color Matching; Windows 95 and Windows 98 only): For printing documents created in an ICM compatible application. s sRGB (standard
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    you print a similar project. To access the Advanced dialog box, follow these steps: 1. Create your image or document in your application software. Then access the printer Properties dialog box as described on page 13. 2. Select your Media Type and
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    choose Changes depending on the Color Management setting selected above 4. Check the Media Type and Ink settings. These settings are the same as the ones you selected on the Main dialog box about the settings described in this section, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. 21
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    that came with your printer. Instructions for printing on the samples, along with other papers, are given in the following sections. For a list of EPSON special ink jet papers and ordering information, see the inside back cover. EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper is
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    software, size it to 4.25 × 6.25 inches. You can also use your printer software's Reduce/Enlarge settings, as described in your EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. 4. Choose Photo Paper as the Media Type setting. 5. Choose Photo Paper 4 × 6 in as the Paper Size setting and Maximum as the
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    feeds into the printer Be sure to support your Panoramic Photo Paper as it ejects from the printer so it doesn't fall onto the floor 2. Choose Photo Paper as the Media Type setting and Panoramic 210 × 594 mm for the Paper size setting. Preserving Photos on EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper has
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    adjust the left edge guide as shown here. You'll get better results if you press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time. Select Plain paper as the Media Type and choose the correct envelope size as the Paper Size setting in the printer software. Set the
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    Peel Transfer Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Matte
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    prepare it for moving. Just follow the instructions in this chapter for: s cleaning the print head s replacing an ink cartridge s aligning the print head s transporting the printer For more details, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide as described on page 7. Cleaning the Print
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    are off. (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 13. Or click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in the
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    Panel Follow these steps to clean the print head: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. Press the R cleaning button and hold it down for three
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    times, check the solutions in "Solving Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 47. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any dried ink to soften- and then try cleaning the below, clean the print head again; see page 27 for instructions. missing dots missing dots 30
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    on the package: s Black ink cartridge: S020187 s Color ink cartridge: S020191 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or
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    described on page 27.) 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. Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the Ppower light
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    the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. (The illustration shows the color ink cartridge replacement. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left.) 6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. Keep ink cartridges out
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    't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace one or both cartridges. 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 on and not printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not
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    . (The illustration shows the color ink cartridge replacement. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left.) 6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your hands, wash
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    the label facing up and toward the back of the printer. 8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. 9. Press the E load/eject button again and close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The Ppower light flashes and the
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    point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in the Printers windows. Select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT). 3. Click the Utility tab. You see the Utility menu. 4. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to
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    a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder. 3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. 4. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with a soft, damp cloth. Don't touch
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    Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 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 with tape as shown, then close the printer cover. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case; remove
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    there is a new driver available for downloading to your computer. Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer's control panel lights, as described below. It may also be helpful to try running a printer check; see page 43 for instructions. Checking the Control
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    sure you have a replacement cartridge (black S020187, color S020191). See page 31 for replacement instructions. When the P power and S paper out lights flash and the B black and A color ink out lights come on, jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the printer, wait a few
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    number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. 5. To end the check, turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer. s If the results are satisfactory, the problem lies in
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    Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to the following illustrations: paper support sheet feeder left edge guide right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extensions thickness lever ink cartridge holders control panel 44
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    are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, or getting good print quality. Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software The printer started making noise after you installed the ink cartridges . . . s The first time
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    the USB/Parallel Adapter . . . You must first uninstall the printer software as described on page 52, then install the USB/Parallel network . . . See your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide for computer configuration instructions. Solving Problems with Printing Only the P power light
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    . s Make sure the ink cartridges aren't low on ink. If either ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; see page 31. If your ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it; see page 34. s Try using Automatic mode. See page 14 for instructions. s For most papers
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    or media meets the specifications listed in your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 37 for instructions. s Check the paper thickness lever position. If it's in the + position, your printer is set for thicker paper or envelopes and your
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    page 14 for instructions. 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 possible. For information on your printer software's color matching options, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. 49
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    printer may not be selected as the current printer in your application or as the Windows default printer. Be sure to select EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 in your application. For instructions on selecting the Windows default printer application and the printer software. Solving Problems with Paper Feeding
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    for your paper size. s Check your software documentation for instructions on selecting the correct margins for your paper size. Make sure the margins are within the printable area of the page. See "Specifications" in your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide for more information. 51
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    -click the Control Panel icon. 52 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Click EPSON Printer Software in the program list. 4. Select the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 printer icon. 5. Click the Add/Remove button and follow the instructions on screen. 6. If you installed the software for the optional USB
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    below. For help with the creative applications on the printer software CD-ROM, see page 54 for contact information. EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day, as listed in the following tables
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    the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 660) s Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) s Computer configuration s Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or
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    19 Guided Printing Exercise, 11 H Head Cleaning utility, 28 Help, 15, 53 to 54 High-resolution images, 17 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 19 Incorrect colors in printout, 49 Ink cartridge replacing, 31 to 34 replacing outdated, 31, 34 to 36 safety instructions, 6 Ink Jet Transparencies, 26 Ink
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    50 printing, 46 setting up printer, 45 Progress Meter, 16 Project types, custom, 18 to 20 Q Quality/Speed setting, 15 R Reinstalling software, 52 S Safety instructions, 5 to 6 Service, 53 to 54 Smears, 25, 47, 48 Software bonus, 54 creative, 2 installing, 2 troubleshooting, 45 Special effects, 20 to
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    26, 28 sRGB (Standard Red Green Blue) setting, 19 Support, 53 to 54 System requirements, 4 T Text/Graph setting, 19 Thickness lever, 25, 47, 48 Transfer Paper, Iron-On Cool Peel, 26 Transparencies, 26 Transporting printer, 39 Troubleshooting, 53 to 54 U Uninstalling software, 52 USB, 4, 46 Utilities
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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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    EPSON Ink Jet Papers Use EPSON's paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned your printer all of its awards! EPSON's papers are specially coated to work with EPSON's quick drying inks. You'll notice that when prints come out of your printer, you can immediately handle them.
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    Ink Cartridges Black Color S020187 S020191 EPSON Papers Paper name EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) EPSON Photo Stickers (refill) EPSON Photo
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CPD 8882-R1