Epson ActionNote 880 User manual

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Where to Find Information

The following guides are included with your printer.

Setup Guide

This guide will help you to install the printer software and set up

your printer so that you can start printing.

Daily Use guide

This guide provides information about normal printer operations.

It also contains troubleshooting tips and customer support

information.

Online guides included on CD-ROM

The guides contained on the CD-ROM included with your printer

help you to learn more about your printer and color printing. To

view these guides, you must have a Web browser installed on

your computer. The included guides are as follows:

❏Reference Guide Provides detailed information about

printer software settings, printing on

special paper, maintenance, and problem

solving.

❏Color Guide Includes sample images, explanations and

troubleshooting information that will

answer your questions about color imaging

and printing.

Opening the Reference Guide or Color Guide:

Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive.

For Windows, select Online Guide in the Installer dialog box and

click . Then, click View Reference Guide or View Color

Guide to open the guide.

For Macintosh, double-click the Online Guide icon in the EPSON

window and then the EPSON STYLUS COLOR 880 icon. Then,

click View Reference Guide or View Color Guide to open the

guide.

Note:

It is possible to install the Reference Guide on your hard disk. See

“Installing in Windows” or “Installing in Macintosh” in your Setup

Guide for instructions.

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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 the 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.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from

the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original

EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from

electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those

designated as EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Stylus is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON

CORPORATION.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be

trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Printer Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, Other Media . 9

Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Information Through Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printing with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Double-Sided Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Double-Sided Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Typical Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cancelling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Printing with DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Installing the Printer Driver for DOS Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Changing the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using Built-in and Scalable Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of the instructions in this section before using your

printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions that

are marked on the printer.

❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.

Do not insert objects through the slots.

❏Do not to spill liquid on the printer.

❏Use only the type of power source that is indicated on the

printer’s label.

❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.

Avoid using outlets that are on the same circuit as

photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on

and off.

❏Avoid electrical outlets that are controlled by wall switches

or automatic timers.

❏Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources

of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the

base units of cordless telephones.

❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that

the total ampere rating of the devices that are plugged into

the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.

Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices that

are plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall

outlet’s ampere rating.

❏Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

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❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the

printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;

the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

❏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.

Note for German-speaking users:

Bei Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muss

sichergestellt werden, dass die Gebäudeinstallation mit einer 10 A-

oder 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist.

A Few Precautions

Read the information in this section before using the printer,

handling the ink cartridges, or choosing a location for the printer.

Using the printer

Observe the following when using the printer.

❏Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink

cartridges during printing.

❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may

damage the printer.

❏Always turn the printer off using the Ppower button. When

this button is pressed, the Ppower light flashes briefly and

then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power

to the outlet until the Ppower light stops flashing.

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❏Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head

is in the home (far right) position and that the ink cartridges

are in place.

Handling the ink cartridges

Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges.

❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow

children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

❏Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there

may be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on

your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If

ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If

discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough

flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.

❏Install an ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from

its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time

before use may result in reduced print quality.

❏Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or

remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one.

Otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable.

❏Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the

cartridge carton: otherwise, it may result in reduced print

quality. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six

months of first installing them.

❏After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site,

allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three

hours before using it.

❏Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.

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❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This

could damage the print head.

Choosing a place for the printer

Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer.

❏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 or at an angle.

❏Avoid places that are subject to rapid changes in temperature

and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct

sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.

❏Avoid places that are subject to shocks and vibrations.

❏Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient

ventilation.

❏Avoid places subject to dust.

❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be

easily unplugged.

Note for French-speaking users:

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être

débranchée facilement.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined

that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines

for energy efficiency.

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The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is

a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment

industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal

computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and

scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power

generation.

For United Kingdom Users

Use of options

EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or

problems arising from the use of any options or consumable

products other than those designated as Original EPSON

Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

Safety information

wWarning:

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for

voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the

supply voltage.

Important:

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured

in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow — Earth

Blue — Neutral

Brown — Live

If you have to fit a plug:

As the colours of the mains lead for this appliance may not match

the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug,

please proceed as follows:

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