User manual EPSON STYLUS OFFICE T40W

[. . . ] Daily Use guide This guide provides information on normal printer operation. Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM The Reference Guide contained on the CD-ROM included with your printer provides detailed information about printer software settings, printing on special paper, maintenance, and problem solving. To open the Reference Guide, insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive. For Windows, select Online Guide in the Installer dialog box and click . [. . . ] Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them. Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it. Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. When choosing a place for the printer Observe the following: 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 or at an angle. Leave enough space in front of the printer for paper to be ejected smoothly. 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 shocks and vibrations. 6 Avoid places subject to dust. Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. For United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited. Safety information M Warning: This appliance must be earthed. In the dialog box that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties. (Depending on your application, you may need to click a combination of these buttons. ) The printer driver opens. From the Windows Start menu 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. For Windows Me and 98 uesrs, select your printer, then click Properties on the File menu. For Windows 2000, select your printer, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu. The printer driver opens. Making Changes to Printer Settings The printer driver features the following menus and settings. Main: Paper: Layout: Media Type, Ink, Mode, Print Preview Paper Size, Copies, Orientation, Printable Area Reduce/Enlarge, Multi-Page, Watermark The Mode settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you three levels of control over the printer driver, Automatic, PhotoEnhance and Custom. In addition to making comprehensive Mode settings that affect overall print quality, you can also modify individual aspects of your printout using the Paper and Layout menus. For more information about the Paper and Layout menus, see your online Reference Guide. 11 English Making the Media Type setting The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first. On the Main menu, select a Media Type setting that matches the media that is loaded in the printer. Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge The Status Monitor 3 utility lets you monitor the remaining ink levels from your computer and view on-screen instructions for replacing an empty or nearly empty ink cartridge. Windows users can also access the Nozzle Check utility using a shortcut icon. Using the Head Cleaning utility Note: If the Status Monitor 3 or Progress Meter displays a message indicating that the ink cartridges need replacing, you cannot clean the print head. [. . . ] If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other Devices to view the installed devices. If USB Printer appears under Other Devices, the USB printer device driver is not installed correctly. If EPSON Stylus COLOR 480SXU appears, the printer driver is not installed correctly. If neither USB Printer nor EPSON Stylus COLOR 480SXU appears under Other Devices, click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the printer, then plug it into the printer again. Under Other Devices, click USB Printer or EPSON Stylus COLOR 480SXU, then click Remove and then OK. 16 6. [. . . ]