Epson C88+ Quick Start Guide Page 1

Epson Stylus C88+Quick Guide®

10 Basic Printing2. Select Stylus C88 in the Format for pop-up menu.3. Select your Paper Size. For borderless printing, choose a paper size with the S

Printing with Macintosh OS X 11Depending on your settings, you can choose these other options from the pop-up menu: Copies & Pages: Select the nu

12 Basic Printing12. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. If

Using Special Papers 13Using Special PapersYou can use the following special Epson papers in your Epson Stylus C88+.You can purchase genuine Epson ink

14 Basic PrintingSelecting the Correct Paper TypeBe sure to select the correct Type or Media Type setting in your printer software: For this paper Se

Printing Photos 15Printing Photos You can print beautiful snapshots and enlargements with or without white borders. With proper care, photographs from

16 Printing PhotosYou see a window like this one:3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option setting.4. Select the paper Type for the paper yo

Printing Photos in Windows 17Customizing Your Photo Settings1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window. If

18 Printing Photos4. Select the following page layout settings as necessary:Note: Some layout settings may not be available, depending on other settin

Printing Photos with Macintosh OS X 19Printing Photos with Macintosh OS X1. Start your photo program and open your photo file.2. Open the File menu an

2ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 Printing Photos8. Select Stylus C88 in the Printer menu and select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see a window like this one:9. Select th

Printing Photos with Macintosh OS X 21Customizing Your Photo Settings1. Click the Advanced button.2. Select these advanced settings as necessary:Note:

22 Printing Photos4. Adjust the Expansion slider to choose Min, Max, or the in-between setting.Min is the least amount of image expansion; there may b

Replacing Ink Cartridges 23Replacing Ink CartridgesWhen the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink.When the red ink ligh

24 Replacing Ink CartridgesInk Cartridge PrecautionsWarning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.If ink gets on your hands, wash them tho

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start r

26 Replacing Ink Cartridges4. Press the ink button again. If more than one cartridge needs to be replaced, the next cartridge moves under the ink

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 276. Squeeze the back tab of the used cartridge and lift it out of the printer. Don’t take the cartridge apart

28 Replacing Ink Cartridges8. Lower the cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place9. If you need to replace other ink cartr

Solving Problems 29Solving ProblemsIf you have a problem with your Epson Stylus C88+, check the printer’s lights (as described below) to diagnose what

Introduction 3IntroductionThe Epson Stylus® C88+ printer is the ideal desktop printer for business and home use. With its exceptional speed and print

30 Solving ProblemsProblems and SolutionsYou see banding (light lines). Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you’re using

Problems and Solutions 31Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select Epson Printer Utility. Select Stylus C88 in the printer list, click O

32 Solving ProblemsYour paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer. If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the sheet feeder,

Where To Get Help 33Speak to a Support RepresentativeBefore you call for support, please have the following information ready: Product name (Epson St

34 Requirements and NoticesRequirements and NoticesWindows System Requirements A Microsoft® Windows compatible PC with a Pentium®-equivalent processo

Important Safety Instructions 35Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read these safety instructions to make sure you use it safely

36 Requirements and Notices Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:If the power cord or

FCC Compliance Statement 37FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

38 Requirements and NoticesDeclaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Board

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 39Epson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the or

4 Loading PaperLoading PaperThe type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your job. If

40 Requirements and Noticesfail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, i

Copyright Notice 41Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in

42 Requirements and Notices

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Loading Paper 53. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge guide. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tig

6 Basic PrintingBasic PrintingFollow the instructions in this section for basic printing of your documents. For Windows, see below. For Macintosh OS X

Printing in Windows 7You see the basic print settings window:4. Select from these Quality Option settings: Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print

8 Basic Printing7. For more printing options, click the Advanced button. Then select the following settings as necessary.Note: For more information ab

Printing with Macintosh OS X 9During printing, this window appears to show the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, o