Epson colour 640 User Manual

Printer BasicsPrinter BasicsCPD-6967

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 thisproduct meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.The EPA

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

About Your Software6About Your SoftwareThe EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 CD-ROM includes all the software you need forphoto-quality output: Your printer driv

7You also have a CD-ROM containing Broderbund® The Print Shop® Premiere Edition.You can view your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual from the CD

8Viewing Your Electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640ManualHere are some quick guidelines for viewing your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640Manual using Ado

9To copy the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 Manual from your CD-ROM toyour hard disk, use the Windows File Manager. Open the D:\MANUAL directory(w

How To Print10How To PrintThis chapter includes a guided printing exercise and basic steps for printing. Forinstructions on printing on special media

11Printing a MemoHere are the basic steps for printing a document on letter size paper, for example ifyou want to print a memo or resume. For details

125. Make sure your EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 printer is selected.6. If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click itand go

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

139. Click the Paper tab at the top of the dialog box if you need to change thepaper size, number of copies, or page orientation.10. Click OK until yo

Printing a PhotographHere are the basic steps to print a photograph. For more details on advancedsettings, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 640

155. Make sure your EPSON Stylus COLOR 640 printer is selected.6. If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click itand go

168. Change the Media Type to Photo Paper. (If you are using a different type ofpaper, see “Selecting the Correct Media Type” on page 19.)9. Set the

1711. Click the Paper tab to change the paper size, number of copies to print, orpage orientation. If you loaded EPSON 4 x 6 inch Photo Paper, change

1813. Click OK to close the printer software and return to your application’s Printdialog box.14. Click OK to start printing. After a moment, the Pro

19Selecting the Correct Media TypeFollow the guidelines in this table when selecting the Media Type setting for yourpaper. There are more detailed me

Maintenance20MaintenanceCleaning the Print HeadCaution:Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your specialmedia; they may damage the

21Using the Head Cleaning UtilityFollow these steps to run the utility:1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and that the black a

226. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle checkpattern. Then click Next. The nozzle check pattern prints on your printer;

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23Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern after printing it. It should look something likethis:Each staggered horizontal a

24Replacing an Ink CartridgeWhen a black or color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low onink. This is a good time to make sure y

25Removing an Empty Ink CartridgeYou can replace a cartridge when the black or color ink out light is eitherflashing or on.Note:If you press the

26Installing the New CartridgeOnce you have removed the empty cartridge, you’re ready to install the new one.Follow these steps:1. Remove the new ink

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

28Replacing an Outdated Ink CartridgeIf an ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it. If yourprintouts don’t look as good

29Aligning the Print HeadFor best results, use EPSON ink jet paper whenever you check the printhead alignment.If your printouts contain vertical bandi

30Transporting the PrinterIf you want to move your printer, you need to prepare it for transportation andrepack it in the original box. Follow these

Problems? Need Help?31Problems? Need Help?This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. Firstsee “Diagnosing Problem

The power light is on when the printer is on and ready to print.The power light flashes when the printer is receiving a print job or performing amai

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

33Running a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether the problem comes from theprinter itself or some other source. If the result

34Problems and SolutionsHere are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up yourprinter or printing. You can also turn to “T

35If you need help with thecreative software on yourCD-ROM . . . For installation instructions,see the Start Here card orpage 7. For assistance using

36Problems Getting Good Print QualityIf your printout hashorizontal banding . . . Clean the print head(see page 20). Make sure the Media Typesetting m

37If your printout is blurry orsmeared . . . Check the thickness leverposition. If it’s in the+ position, your printer isset for thicker paper orenve

38If your printout containsincorrect colors or some ofthe colors are missing . . . Make sure the Ink setting isset to Color for color images. Clean th

39If your printout is grainy . . . Try using a higher qualitypaper. Run the Print Head Alignmentutility (see page 29). If you are printing aphotograph

40Uninstalling Printer SoftwareIf you need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer software, follow the steps inthis section.Windows 95, Windows

41Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your printer or its software, see the contact informationbelow. For help with any of the creative or Interne

42Note:If you need help using other manufacturers’ software with an EPSONproduct, see the documentation for that software for technical supportinforma

ContentsContentsiIntroduction1Welcome 1About Your Documentation 2Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2System Requirements 3Year 2000 Ready 3ENERGY STA

Printer Software Diskettes43Printer Software DiskettesOrdering Printer Software DiskettesNote:Only the printer driver software is available on diskett

44Fax: 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 ZI

456. After the software installation is complete, turn on your printer.IMPORTANT:After you turn on your printer, you may see a screen telling you that

Additional Installation Instructions46Additional Installation InstructionsIf the Start Here card referred you to Printer Basics for installation instr

47Configuring for a Windows NetworkIf your computer is on a Windows 95 or Window 98 network and you want otherusers to share the printer connected to

48Click Add Port,then specifythe networkpath in thedialog box thatappearsSetting Up Client Systems to Share the Printer1. Click Start, point to Settin

49IndexIndexAAccessories, 24, 42Adobe Acrobat Reader, 8 to 9Advanced settings, 16Aligning print head, 29Automatic mode, 12BBanding, 36Blurry printouts

50IIncorrect color in printout, 38Ink cartridgeoutdated, 28replacing, 24 to 28Ink jet paper, 19Installation instructions, diskettes, 44 to 45Iron-On T

51RReader, see Adobe Acrobat ReaderReplacing ink cartridges, 24 to 28SSafety instructions, 4 to 5Self adhesive sheets, EPSON, 19Service, 41 to 42Smear

iiMaintenanceCleaning the Print Head 20 Using the Head Cleaning Utility 21 Using the Printer Control Panel 22 Examining the Nozzle Chec

Printer Software DiskettesOrdering Printer Software Diskettes 43Installing the Printer Software from Diskettes 44 Windows 95, Windows 98, and Win

IntroductionIntroductionWelcomeYour EPSON Stylus® COLOR 640 printer is the ideal output device for small officeor home printing. You can print anythi

2About Your DocumentationTo set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here card.This book contains instructions on: running the Guid