Epson Stylus C86 User's Guide

EPSON Stylus C86Quick GuideBasic PrintingPrinting PhotosReplacing Ink CartridgesSolving ProblemsRequirements and NoticesCPD-178324049262-00xxx

10 Basic PrintingInstalling Printer Software for Windows NT 4.xBefore you begin, complete the instructions on the Start Here sheet for setting up your

Printing Photos 11Printing Photos You can print beautiful snapshots and enlargements with or without white borders. See the section on loading paper,

12 Printing PhotosAs with traditional photos, Epson recommends proper care that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: Frame prints

Printing Photos in Windows 13Printing Photos in Windows1. Start your photo program and open your photo file.2. Open the File menu and click Print. Mak

14 Printing PhotosCustomizing Your Photo Settings1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window. If you see a

Printing Photos in Windows 154. Select the following page layout settings as necessary:Note: Some layout settings may not be available, depending on o

16 Printing PhotosPrinting Photos on Macintosh OS X1. Start your photo program and open your photo file.2. From the File menu select Page Setup. You s

Printing Photos on Macintosh OS X 178. For pictures without white borders, select Stylus C86(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) in the Printer pull-down list.

18 Printing Photos3. If you’re printing photos without white borders, select Expansion from the pull-down list. You see a window like this one:4. Adju

Printing Photos on Macintosh OS 9 194. For photos without white borders, click the Borderless checkbox. Read the message and click OK.Click the Expans

2 ContentsContentsBasic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Loading Paper . . . . . . . .

20 Printing PhotosCustomizing Your Photo Settings1. On the printer settings window, select Custom, then click Advanced.2. Select these advanced settin

Replacing Ink Cartridges 21Replacing Ink CartridgesWhen the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink.When the red ink ligh

22 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 23Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start r

24 Replacing Ink Cartridges4. Open the cartridge cover.5. Squeeze the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Don’t take th

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 256. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times.7. Unwrap the new ink ca

26 Replacing Ink Cartridges9. Close the cartridge cover.10. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. The printer begins charging the ink de

Solving Problems 27Solving ProblemsChecking the Printer’s LightsLights ExplanationGreen power light flashesThe printer is receiving a print job, repla

28 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 294. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer, then do the following:Windows: Clic

Basic Printing 3Basic PrintingBefore you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. I

30 Solving ProblemsWhere To Get HelpEpson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone

Requirements and Notices 31Requirements and NoticesWindows System Requirements A Microsoft® Windows compatible PC with a Pentium®-equivalent processo

32 Requirements and NoticesImportant Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read these safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and e

Important Safety Instructions 33 Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:If the power co

34 Requirements and NoticesFCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

Declaration of Conformity 35Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boar

36 Requirements and NoticesEpson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser t

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 37label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function prop

38 Requirements and NoticesCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transm

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4 Basic PrintingPrinting in Windows1. From the File menu, click Print. You see a Print window like this one:2. Make sure Epson Stylus C86 Series is se

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Printing in Windows 55. Select from these Quality Option settings: Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print quality Text: For text-only documents wi

6 Basic PrintingPrinting with Macintosh OS XIf you’re using an OS X compatible printing application, follow the steps below to print a document. (If y

Printing with Macintosh OS X 76. Select the following Print Settings as necessary:Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or He

8 Basic PrintingPrinting with Macintosh OS 9Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet.

Printing with Macintosh OS 9 95. You can also do the following: Click to reduce or enlarge your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark.