Epson Stylus C60 - Ink Jet Printer Specifications

Printer Basics

6Welcome! If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to it. Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list.If y

7Printing From Start to FinishBefore you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet.No matter what you p

8Printing From Start to FinishLoading PaperMake sure your printer and computer are turned on.1. Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet f

Printing From Start to Finish9Loading EnvelopesYou can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge first and printable side up. Place the envelopes a

10Printing From Start to FinishBasic Printing in WindowsHere’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. Make sure

Printing From Start to Finish11You see your printer Properties (or Preferences) window.The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Medi

12Printing From Start to Finish5. Click the Paper tab at the top of the window if you need to change the paper size, number of copies, page orientatio

Printing From Start to Finish13After a moment, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause,

14Printing From Start to FinishBasic Printing on a MacintoshHere’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. Make s

Printing From Start to Finish155. Make the following settings: Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll through the Media Type l

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

16Printing From Start to FinishFor more information on printing—for example, printing posters or adding a watermark—see your on-screen Reference Guide

Printing From Start to Finish17 ICM (Image Color Matching; Windows only): For matching colors as closely as possible with ICM-compatible monitors or

18Printing From Start to FinishSelecting the Correct Media TypeYour printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your prin

Printing From Start to Finish19Printing PhotosYou can use special EPSON papers to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from

20Printing From Start to Finish Load plain paper or EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper up to the arrow mark inside the left edge. Load up to 30 EPSON P

Printing From Start to Finish212. Click a button to pick one of the Print Options listed on the left side of the screen. For example, click the Standa

22Printing From Start to FinishSetting Up Your Print Job1. When you’re ready to print your photo, click Next Step, or click the Print Assignment butto

Printing From Start to Finish237. Select the Media Type for the paper you’re using. If you’re not sure which one to choose, see page 18.8. Click Portr

24Printing From Start to FinishPhotoEnhance does not change your original image; it only affects your printout. You may want to experiment to see whi

25Maintaining Your PrinterThis chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best, and preparation steps for moving you

iiiContentsWELCOME! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26Maintaining Your PrinterWhen you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your printer

Maintaining Your Printer27Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each colored square should be solid, with no g

28Maintaining Your Printer Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Print. Click the ink icon. You see a window like the one on the right:When a car

Maintaining Your Printer29Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridg

30Maintaining Your Printer4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully.5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the y

Maintaining Your Printer317. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it snaps in place.8. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, r

32Maintaining Your PrinterAligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your print

Maintaining Your Printer33Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the pri

34Maintaining Your PrinterTransporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original b

35Solving ProblemsThis section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 37 to

ivRemoving and Installing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36Solving ProblemsPrinter Partspower button and lightmaintenance button and error lightink replacement buttonpaper supportprinter coveroutput tray ext

Solving Problems37Diagnosing Printer ProblemsFirst, check the printer’s lights as described below, or run a printer check as described on page 38.Ligh

38Solving ProblemsRunning a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source

Solving Problems39Problems and SolutionsSetup and Software Installation ProblemsThe printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. The first ti

40Solving Problems In Windows 2000 or XP, don’t select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing; select Ignore or Warn ins

Solving Problems41Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while.Your printer is performing routine maintenance

42Solving ProblemsYour printout is blurry or smeared. Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be fac

Solving Problems43You see wrong or missing colors. Make sure the Ink option is set to Color for color images and your software is set for color printi

44Solving ProblemsPaper Feeding ProblemsToo many copies are printing.Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set f

Solving Problems45Miscellaneous Printout ProblemsThe image is inverted, as if viewed in a mirror.Turn off Flip Horizontal in the Advanced window or th

1Welcome!Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is the ideal printer for personal or home office use. With resolutions up to 2880 by 720 dpi, you can print anything f

46Solving ProblemsUninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities. For e

Solving Problems47Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your printer or Film Factory, see the contact information below. If you need help using other

48Solving Problems

49Requirements and NoticesThis chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other important information.Windows Syste

50Requirements and NoticesMacintosh System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software, your system should have: An Apple® iMac™ series or Power

Requirements and Notices51Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the prin

52Requirements and NoticesInk Cartridge Safety Instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. Be careful whe

Requirements and Notices53FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas

54Requirements and NoticesDeclaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards

Requirements and Notices55packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson req

2Welcome!About Your DocumentationTo set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains system requirements, im

56Requirements and Notices

57IndexNumerics360 dpi Ink Jet Paper, 184 × 6-inch Photo Paper, 22AAccessories, 47Advanced settings, 17Aligning print head, 32Animated tutorials, 3 to

58IndexFFaint images, 42Film Factory, 20 to 24Filters, 23Flip Horizontal setting, 45GGlossy paper, 18 to 20Grainy prints, 43HHead Cleaning utility, 25

Index59PPage Setup, Macintosh, 14PaperEPSON, 18 to 20feeding problems, 44loading, 8 to 9, 19 to 20settings, 12, 14Photo Paper, 18 to 20Photo Quality I

60IndexUUninstalling software, 46USBproblems, 40requirements, 49, 50UtilitiesHead Cleaning, 25 to 26Nozzle Check, 27Print Head Alignment, 32WWatermark

Welcome!3Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference GuideNeed help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print h

4Welcome!Viewing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide1. Once your printer movies and reference guide are installed, simply double-click th

Welcome!5The movie opens and plays automatically on your screen:As you watch the movie, you can turn the narration off, pause, replay a step, or skip