User manual EPSON STYLUS C60

[. . . ] No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U. S. ) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. [. . . ] Then enter the number of the best pattern for each row in the corresponding boxes on the screen. When you're finished, click Finish. 32 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with a soft, damp cloth. Don't touch the carriage shaft Clean here Don't touch the gears inside the printer. Be careful not to wipe the carriage shaft Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Don't get water on the printer components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. Don't use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer. Maintaining Your Printer 33 Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 25); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 32). Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 34 Maintaining Your Printer Solving Problems This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 37 to help determine what the cause of the problem may be. Refer to the pictures on page 36 if you need help identifying parts of the printer. It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. Then see these sections for solutions: I I I I I I I Setup and Software Installation Problems on page 39 Printer Problems on page 40 Print Quality Problems on page 41 Paper Feeding Problems on page 44 Miscellaneous Printout Problems on page 45 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software on page 46 Where to Get Help on page 47 35 Printer Parts paper support left edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extension ink cartridges and print head maintenance button and error light power button and light ink replacement button 36 Solving Problems Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights as described below, or run a printer check as described on page 38. Lights Green P power light flashes Red b error light is on Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. You may also see a message on your screen. I I If paper is out, load more paper, then press the b maintenance button to resume printing. If paper is jammed, press the b maintenance button to eject the paper. If that doesn't work, turn off the printer, open the cover, and pull the paper out from the front, including any torn pieces. Then turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the b maintenance button. If you see an ink out message on your screen, you need to replace one of your ink cartridges. Replace the cartridge as described on page 27. I Red b error light flashes Green P power light is off and red b error light is on One of the ink cartridges is low. [. . . ] You are responsible for securely 54 Requirements and Notices packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one. If you choose not to give this information, the exchange printer will only be shipped to you after Epson receives the defective one. If your printer is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you. [. . . ]