Epson Stylus Color 480SXU Operating manual

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Daily Use

Daily UseDaily Use

Daily Use

Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, and Other Media 8

Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Typical Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Where to Find Information

Setup Guide

This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It

includes information on setting up your printer and installing the

printer software.

Daily Use guide

This guide provides information on normal printer operation. It

also contains troubleshooting tips.

Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM

The Reference Guide contained on the CD-ROM included with

your printer provides detailed information about printer software

settings, printing on special paper, maintenance, and problem

solving.

To open the Reference 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 to open the guide.

To read this manual it is necessary to have a Web browser

installed on the computer.

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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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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also, be

sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

printer.

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

Do not insert objects through the slots.

❏Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.

❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s

label.

❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air

control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏Avoid electrical outlets 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.

❏Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet

when you do not use the printer for a long period of time.

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

the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the

extension corddoes 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.

❏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.

A Few Precautions

Take note of the following when using the printer, handling the

ink cartridges, or choosing a location for the printer.

When using the printer

Observe the following:

❏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.

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

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

in place.

When handling the ink cartridges

Observe the following:

❏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.

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❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it

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

discomfort or vision problems remain after a through

flushing, see a doctor immediately.

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

❏Install the 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. For best results, use up the ink cartridges

within six months of installing them.

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

could damage the print head.

❏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.

When choosing a place for the printer

Observe the following:

❏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.

❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for paper to be

ejected smoothly.

❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and

humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight,

strong light, or heat sources.

❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

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❏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.

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

MWarning:

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 of this appliance may not match

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

proceed as follows:

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The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in

the plug which is marked with the letter Eor the earth symbol (/).

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter N.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter L.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a

qualified electrician.

Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

MWarnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

?Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your

printer.

Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, and

Other Media

Loading Special Paper and Other Media

You can print on a wide variety of special media, including ink

jet paper, photo quality glossy film, photo paper, transparencies,

index cards, and adhesive sheets.

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When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the

instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the

following points in mind. For more details on using such media,

see “Paper Handling” in the online Reference Guide.

❏Make sure the printable side of the paper is facing up when

loading media into the sheet feeder. See the instruction sheets

packed with the media to determine which side is the

printable surface. Some media have cut corners to help

identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the

illustration.

❏Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located

on the inside surface of the left edge guide.

❏For more information on loading capacities for EPSON

special media, see your online Reference Guide.

Loading Envelopes

When printing on envelopes, please note the following:

❏You can load up to 10 envelopes in the sheet feeder.

printable

side up

cut corner

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