Epson Stylus Color 440 Manual do Utilizador

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5 If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampererating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed theco

6About Your SoftwareAbout Your SoftwareThe EPSON CD-ROM includes all the software you need for photo-quality output: Your printer driver runs your pri

7Installing the Creative SoftwareIf you didn’t install the creative software when you installed the printer driver, youcan do it now by following thes

84. Select the item you want to install and follow the instructions on screen.When you install PhotoMAX Family Pack, you can choose either a typicalin

Viewing Your Electronic Manual9Viewing Your Electronic ManualYou can view your printer manual from the EPSON software CD-ROM, or copy it toyour hard d

10If You’ve Copied the Manual to Your Hard Drive . . .Just click Start, point to Programs, Epson, and click View EPSON Stylus COLOR440 Manual. The m

11Using Adobe Acrobat ReaderYou don’t need to start Adobe Acrobat Reader—it starts automatically when youopen your printer manual. You’ll see this to

How To Print12How To PrintThis section gives you a brief introduction to your printer. Use it to begin EPSON’sGuided Printing Exercise and print your

13Printing a PhotographYour EPSON Stylus COLOR 440 is great for letters and reports, but even better forphotographs. How do you get photos into your

144. Put the paper in your printer with the printable side up (the printable sideis whiter). Make sure the paper is against the right edge guide. Th

How To Order EPSON Ink and PaperTo order EPSON ink cartridges, paper and other printing media, contact yourdealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 8

6. Click Get Photo, then click the Album button below the image window.You see the sample photos screen:7. If you want to import another photo, click

Choosing the Best Print SettingsWhen you’re ready to print, follow these steps to choose the best print settings:1. Click the Print It! button. Then

3. Click the Properties button to see the dialog box for your printer settings.If necessary, click the Main tab to display the basic settings shown.

18Selecting the Correct Media TypeFollow the guidelines in this table when selecting the Media Type setting for yourpaper. There are more detailed gu

Taking Care of Your Printer19Taking Care of Your PrinterYour printer is designed for easy maintenance. In fact, every time you turn it on,the printer

203. Click the Utility tab. You see the Utility menu.Windows 95, 98, and NTWindows 95, 98, and NT Windows 3.1xClick theUtility tab firstThen click th

214. Click the Head Cleaning button.5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Cleaning takes about a minute, duringwhich the printer makes some noise

22Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with nogaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks okay, you’re done.

23Removing an Empty Ink CartridgeYou can replace a cartridge when the black or color ink out light is flashing, orwhen it stays on. Or you can re

24The print head moves slightly to the left and the power light begins flashing.Caution:To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by

ContentsContentsiIntroductionWelcome 1About Your Documentation 2Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2System Requirements 3Year 2000 Ready 3ENERGY STAR

25Installing the New CartridgeOnce you’ve removed the empty cartridge, you’re ready to install the new one.Follow these steps:1. Remove the new ink ca

264. Press down on the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.Warning:If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Ifink

27Running the Print Head Alignment UtilityFor best results, use EPSON ink jet paper whenever you check the printhead alignment.If your printouts conta

283. Click the Utility tab. You see the Utility menu.Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.04. Click the Print Head Alignment button.5. Follow the instructions on

29Moving the PrinterFor short moves, you can just pick up the printer and set it down. For longer moves,you need to repack the printer in its origina

Problems? Need Help?30Problems? Need Help?This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems: First see “Diagnosing Problem

31Checking the Control Panel LightsThe four lights on your printer’s control panel show the printer’s status and alert youto problems such as paper ja

32 When the power and paper out lights flash and the black and colorink out lights are on, you may have a paper jam. Turn off the printer

33Problems and SolutionsIf you have any problems setting up your printer or printing, use thesetroubleshooting tips. You can also check “Troubleshoot

34Print Quality ProblemsIf your printout has horizontallines through it . . . Your print head nozzles maybe clogged. Run a cleaningcycle (see page 19

How To PrintUsing the Guided Printing Exercise 12Printing a Photograph 13Getting Started 13Choosing the Best Print Settings 16Selecting the Correct Me

35If your printout is blurry orsmeared . . . Check the thickness leverposition. If it’s in the+ position, your printer isset for thicker paper orenve

36If your printout is faint orhas gaps in the image . . . Your print head nozzles maybe clogged. Run a cleaningcycle (see page 19). Make sure your pa

37If your printout is grainy . . . Try using a higher qualitypaper. Run the Print HeadAlignment utility (seepage 27). If you’re printing aphotograph,

38Printer ProblemsIf you installed ink cartridgesand the printer starts makingnoise . . .The first time you install inkcartridges, the printer makesno

39Uninstalling Printer SoftwareIf you need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer software, follow the steps inthis section.Windows 95, Windows

40Where To Get HelpIf you need help with the printer or the printer software, see the contactinformation below. For help with any of the creative sof

41To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1966 (U.S.) or(905) 709-2567 (Canada), 6 am to 8 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Fri

Installing Software on Windows 3.1x42Installing Software on Windows 3.1xIf you have a Windows 3.1x system, you can install your printer software (also

43Installing Your Electronic ManualNow you’re ready to install Acrobat Reader. You must install Acrobat Reader to readyour electronic EPSON Stylus CO

Printer Software Diskettes44Printer Software DiskettesOrdering Printer Software DiskettesIf your computer doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, you can downloa

Uninstalling Printer Software 39Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 39Windows 3.1x 39Where To Get Help 40EPSON Technical Support 40PhotoMAX Fa

45Fax: Send the following information by fax to EPSON at (310) 782-5266: Name and Company nameStreet address (no P.O. boxes please)City, State and ZIP

463. Insert the EPSON Stylus COLOR 440 diskette 1.4. Click Start, select Run, and type A:\SETUP. (If your diskette drive uses adifferent letter, subs

IndexIndexAAdobe Acrobat Reader, using, 11Aligning the print head, 27 to 28BBanding, 34Blurry printouts, 35CCleaning the print head, 19 to 22Control p

JJammed paper, 32LLabels, choosing Media Type, 18Lights, control panel, 31 to 32MManual, viewing, 9 to 11, 43Media Type print setting, 18Moving the pr

SSafety instructions, 4 to 5Smears, 35Softwaredownloading printer software, 44installing creative applications, 6 to 8installing printer software from

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FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuan

1IntroductionIntroductionWelcomeYour new EPSON Stylus® COLOR 440 is the perfect printer for small office or homeuse. You can print anything from repo

About Your DocumentationTo set up your printer, see the Start Here card. For instructions on installing thesoftware, go to the following sources: See

3System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software with a PC, your system should have: An IBM® compatible PC with at least a 386/25 MHz (for Win

4ENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets theENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.The EPA