User manual EPSON STYLUS C40 PLUS QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] When a message appears prompting you to turn on the printer, press the P power button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge installation position and the Setup utility starts automatically. Read the Safety Instructions on the back of this sheet when setting up and using this printer. For Macintosh users 1. Click the c Caution: Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. utility icon. 6. Follow the Setup utility's on-screen instructions to install the ink cartridges. [. . . ] Access the printer software as explained in this section. Replacing Ink Cartridges You can replace an ink cartridge by using the Status Monitor utility installed on your computer, or by using the printer's control panel. To replace an ink cartridge or check ink levels using the Status Monitor utility, refer to "Using the Status Monitor" in the online Reference Guide. To replace an ink cartridge using the printer's control panel, follow the steps in this section. Note: You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty, even if the other cartridge still contains ink. In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation, during the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on, and during ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in the printer. When both cartridges are out of ink, the cartridge moves to the black ink cartridge replacement position first. Press the b maintenance button again after replacing the black ink cartridge to switch to the color ink cartridge replacement position. Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using your printer. When choosing a place for the printer Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle. For Windows users There are three ways to access the printer software. Select your printer, then click Properties, Printer, Setup, or Options to access the printer software. (Depending on your application, you may need to click a combination of these buttons. ) Note: When you access the printer software from a Windows application, the settings that you make apply only to the application you are using. To install the guide, click Install Reference Guide and follow the on-screen instructions. When installation is complete, an ES C40 Series icon (Windows) or a View Reference Guide icon (Macintosh) appears in the EPSON folder. If you are a Windows 2000 user, select your printer, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu. Select Printer Settings. When choosing a power source Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer. c Caution: Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. Always press the b maintenance button to move it. When handling ink cartridges Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them. [. . . ] F b w Ink low The black or color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement black or color ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is nearly empty, check the ink level using EPSON Status Monitor 3* or EPSON StatusMonitor*. O b Ink out The black or color ink cartridge is empty or is not installed. Replace the black or color ink cartridge with a new one. To determine which cartridge is empty, check the ink level using EPSON Status Monitor 3* or EPSON StatusMonitor*. [. . . ]