User manual EPSON STYLUS C40 PLUS QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] Setting Up the Printer Hardware w Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Setup English 1. Connect the printer Connect the printer cable to the ports on the computer and the printer. Power cord may come attached in some countries. Setup Quick Guide c Caution: If the printer comes on when you plug in the power cord, turn off the printer by holding down the power button until light goes out. Installing the Printer Software and the Ink Cartridges For Windows 1. Make sure that printer is off, then turn on your computer. Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive. [. . . ] For Windows, select User's Manual in the Installer dialog box and click . For Macintosh, double-click User's Manual. Accessing the Printer Software The printer software includes a printer driver and utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition. Access the printer software as explained in this section. Replacing Ink Cartridges You can replace an ink cartridge by using the Status Monitor utility installed on your computer, or by using the printer's control panel. To replace an ink cartridge or check ink levels using the Status Monitor utility, refer to "Using the Status Monitor" in the online Reference Guide. To replace an ink cartridge using the printer's control panel, follow the steps in this section. Note: You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty, even if the other cartridge still contains ink. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation, during the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on, and during ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in the printer. Make sure that the printer is on, but not printing. The print head moves to the ink replacement position. When both cartridges are out of ink, the cartridge moves to the black ink cartridge replacement position first. Press the b maintenance button again after replacing the black ink cartridge to switch to the color ink cartridge replacement position. Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using your printer. When choosing a place for the printer Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, and vibrations. Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle. For Windows users There are three ways to access the printer software. From the File menu of your application, click Print. Select your printer, then click Properties, Printer, Setup, or Options to access the printer software. [. . . ] Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow -- Earth Blue -- Neutral Brown -- Live If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please observe the following: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol (G). The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If the plug is damaged, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. [. . . ]