Epson C11C529001 - Stylus C84 Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide

EPSON Stylus®C84Printer Basics

10Launching the Manual1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop.2. Click User’s Guide. 3. Click on the topic you want

11Loading PaperFollow the steps in these sections to load paper in your printer: “Loading Single Sheets” below “Loading Envelopes” on page 12 “Load

12Follow these guidelines when loading paper: Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. Also make sure the paper is under the tabs on

13Loading Special PapersEPSON offers the following special ink jet papers for the EPSON Stylus C84: * The availability of paper types varies by loca

14To load EPSON ink jet papers, follow these guidelines: Load all single-sided paper with the printable side up. It’s usually whiter or brighter tha

15Printing With WindowsBefore you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. (For Win

16Printing From an ApplicationAfter you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it using the basic printer settings:1. Fr

174. Select the following in the preferences window:5. Select from these Quality Option settings: Draft: for rough drafts with reduced print qualityTe

188. Click OK.9. At the Print window, click OK or Print to start printing.During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print jo

19Customizing Windows Print SettingsYou can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of speci

2Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by an

204. Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can: Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print. Click the

21Selecting the Correct Paper TypeSelect the correct paper Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink cove

22Printing Borderless PhotosYou can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. BorderFree PaperAltho

23To order EPSON paper, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). I

24Printing Your Photos1. Start your photo program and open your photo.2. Open the File menu and click Print. Then click Properties or Preferences. You

258. Click the Page Layout tab. 9. Adjust the Expansion slider to choose Min, Max, or the in-between setting. Min retains the entire image in your pri

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27Printing With a MacintoshBefore you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. When

28Printing With Macintosh OS XIf you’re using a Mac OS® X compatible printing application, follow the steps below to print a document. (If you’re usin

296. Select Print Settings from the list.7. Select the following Print Settings as necessary:Note: For more information about printer settings, click

3ContentsWELCOME! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . .

309. Click Print.10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the Print Center icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom of your deskto

31Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.xBefore you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on your Start Here sheet.1. F

32 Set the slider to Quality to select high-quality printing, Speed for faster printing, or an in-between setting. (The slider is not available for a

33Customizing Macintosh Print SettingsYou can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of spe

34Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x1. On the printer settings window, click Custom, then click Advanced.2. Select these advanced settings as necessary:Note: For

35Selecting the Correct Paper TypeSelect the correct Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink cove

36Printing Borderless PhotosYou can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless p

37Loading PaperLoad paper as shown below, then follow the instructions for your operating system. Always load the short edge first, even for printin

384. Select your Paper Size.Caution: When printing borderless photos, select one of the supported paper sizes listed on page 36; never select a custom

3912. Select Expansion from the pop-up list. 13. Adjust the slider to choose Min, Max, or the in-between setting. Min retains the entire image in your

4Customizing Macintosh Print Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . .

405. Click the Expansion button. 6. Adjust the slider to choose Min, Max, or the in-between setting. Min retains the entire image in your print, but t

41Maintaining Your PrinterThis section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for moving your

42Running the Head Cleaning Utility1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is off. (If the ink light is flas

434. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer, then do the following:Windows: Click Print nozzle check pa

44Purchasing Ink CartridgesUse these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:* The fig

45Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. When the red ink light stays on, you nee

46 Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in the Applications folder. Choose C84 Series and click OK. Then click EPSON Status Mo

47Replacing an Empty or Low Ink CartridgeBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure

48 If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position.5. Open the cartridge cover.6. Pi

49Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.7. Befor

5Uninstalling Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Windows . . . . . . . . .

5010. Close the cartridge cover. 11. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for one second. The printer moves the print head and begins ch

512. Follow the instructions on the screen to print the nozzle check pattern. Then examine the pattern for gaps in the lines. You need to replace only

526. Open the cartridge cover.7. Pinch the back tab of the cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Don’t take the used cartridge apart or try to

539. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into the cartridge holder. Push down gently until the new cartridge is firmly seated.10. Repea

54Aligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see light or dark horizontal banding, you may need to align the p

555. Look at the five sets of patterns in your printout. For each set, if you see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the co

568. Click Print to print a black horizontal alignment sheet. You see this screen:9. In your printout, select the pattern with no gap or line between

5711. In your printout, find the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its number in the box on the screen. If you can’t find a

58Transporting the PrinterIf you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for transportation by removing the ink cartridges and packing the prin

596. Pinch the back tab of each cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Remove all the cartridges. Store the ink cartridges in a plastic bag or c

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6011. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them.Keep the printer level as you tran

61Solving ProblemsSee “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 63 to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be. Then see these section

62Printer PartsInk button Paper button Power buttonPaper supportSheet feederOutput trayOutput tray extensionPrinter coverParallel port USB portLeft ed

63Diagnosing Printer ProblemsFirst, check the printer’s lights (see below) or run a printer check (see “Running a Printer Check” on page 64).Lights Ex

64Running a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer or some other source. 1. Turn off your prin

65Problems and SolutionsSetup and Software Installation ProblemsThe printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. When you install ink cartr

66 If you’re printing over a network, see your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network. In Mac OS X

67Printing is too slow. Make sure your system meets the system requirements listed in “Windows System Requirements” or “Macintosh System Requirements”

68Quality ProblemsYou see banding (light lines). Clean the print head nozzles; see “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 41 for instructions. Select a

69Your print is blurry or smeared. Make sure your paper isn’t damp, curled, or loaded face down. Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loa

7Welcome!The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is the ideal desktop printer for business and home use. With its exceptional speed and print resolutions, it is

70Your printout is faint or has gaps. Clean the print head nozzles; see “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 41 for instructions. The ink cartridges

71 Try turning off PhotoEnhance.™ Also check if you’re using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. Try using Automatic mode (Macin

72Paper sheets don’t feed correctly or jam in the printer. If paper doesn’t feed or multiple pages feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Fan the ed

73You see incorrect characters. Make sure the interface cable is securely connected at both ends and meets the system requirements in “Windows System

74There are scratch marks on your print. If you’re printing on glossy photo paper, prints may be scratched if not handled properly. Don’t place object

753. In the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver, then click Continue. 4. On the Installer screen, click the arrow in the Easy install list at the

76Where To Get HelpEPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed

77Requirements and NoticesWindows System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software, your system should have: A Microsoft Windows compatible P

78Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read these safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: Be sure to

79 Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liqu

8About Your SoftwareYour printer CD-ROM includes all the software you need for printing. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. You

80FCC Compliance StatementFor United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur

81Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies use

82Epson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the EPSON printer

83THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLI

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85IndexAAccessories, 13, 44, 76Advanced print settingsMacintosh, 33 to 34Windows, 19 to 20Aligning print head, 54 to 57Animated tutorials, 9 to 10BBan

86HHead cleaning utility, 41 to 43Help, EPSON, 76IInk cartridgespurchasing, 44replacing empty, 45 to 50replacing old, 44, 50 to 53safety instructions,

87Printercable, 77check, 64cleaning, 57control panel, 63noise, 65, 66problems, 66 to 67safety instructions, 78 to 79transporting, 58 to 60Printingbord

88WWarranty, 82Windowsadvanced print settings, 19 to 20default printer settings, 18installing printer software, 10printing, 15 to 25system requirement

EPSON Ink Jet PapersUse EPSON paper and inks to get the best results from your EPSON printer! EPSON papers are specially designed to work with EPSON q

9Using the EPSON Printer Information CenterNeed help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? The EPSON Printer In

How To Order EPSON Ink and PaperTo order EPSON ink cartridges and paper, call (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sale