Epson Stylus COLOR 1160 Quick Start - Page 1

SSTTAART RHETRE HERE U1npackSEevetrythUingp the Printer Remove all the tape and packing material from the printer. See the unpacking sheet in the printer box for instructions. Make sure you've got a parallel or USB cable to connect your printer. See "System Requirements" in the Printer Basics book. ink cartridges Don't place the printer in areas: CD-ROM • with high temperature or humidity • in direct sunlight or dusty conditions 1• with poor ventilation Media Pack paper support Printer Basics printer • near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference, such as a cordless telephone base unit Follow all the "Safety Instructions" listed in the Printer Basics book. Put on the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots on the back of the printer. Connect the Printer to Your Computer Connecting to a USB Port (Recommended connection; only for Windows® 98, iMac™, and Power Macintosh® G3 or later systems; see "System Requirements" in the Printer Basics book for details) 1 Make sure the printer and computer are turned off. 2 Connect the end of the USB cable to your printer's USB port. 3 Connect the end of the cable to your computer's USB port or a first tier USB hub port. If you're using a USB hub, connect the printer to the first tier of the hub or the printer may malfunction. If the printer doesn't work there, connect it directly to a USB port on your computer. Connecting to a PC Parallel Port 1 Make sure the printer and computer are turned off. 2 Connect the parallel cable to your printer's parallel port. Then secure it with the wire clips. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your computer's built-in parallel port and secure it as necessary. If your computer has multiple parallel ports, connect your printer to the built-in port (LPT1). To use a different port, see Windows help. Configure your computer to match your printer's maximum speed by enabling ECP/DMA mode, if possible. See your computer documentation. Turn on the Printer 1 With the printer and computer still turned off, plug the printer's power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 2 Press the power button to turn on the printer. The power light flashes and the black and color ink out lights come on. The ink cartridge holders move left into loading position. Don't use an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch or timer, or one on the same circuit as a large appliance, to avoid damaging the printer's power supply. Always use the power button to turn the printer on or off. Never use an external switch, such as a power strip switch. EPSOENPSSOtNySlutysl®uCs®OCLOOLORR11116600 Install the Ink Cartridges Follow these ink cartridge precautions: • Install both ink cartridges, and leave them installed for all types of printing, or the printer won't work. • Remove the yellow tape seal from the top of the ink cartridges or you'll permanently damage them. Don't remove the clear seals on the bottom or ink will leak out. • Don't open an ink cartridge clamp to remove a cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, you can't reuse it, even if it contains ink. • Never turn off the printer when the power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 1 Lower the output tray and open the cover. 2 Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps. 3 Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top. Don't pull off the blue part. color ink cartridge black ink cartridge 4 Insert both ink cartridges with the labels facing up as shown. Press down the clamps until they lock into place, but don't press down on the ink cartridges themselves. 5 Press the cleaning button and close the printer cover. Ink charging takes about two minutes, with the power light flashing and the printer making noise until it's finished. Don't turn off the printer or interrupt charging or it will start over, using more ink than necessary. It's finished when the power light stops flashing. Put in Paper You can load a stack of plain paper or special ink jet paper. See the Printer Basics book for special paper loading steps. 1 Pull out the output tray extensions. Slide the left edge guide so it's slightly wider than your paper. 2 Load paper against the right edge guide, then slide the left edge guide against it. Don't load paper above this arrow Turn over CPD 9238