Epson Stylus Color 640 Manual

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SafetyInstructions . . . . .1

ImportantSafetyInstructions . . . . . 1

AFew Precautions . . . . . 2

Warnings, Cautions,and Notes . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your Printer . . . . .5

SystemRequirements . . . . . 5

PrinterPartsandFunctions . . . . . 6

AttachingthePaperSupport . . . . . 8

Plugging in the Printer . . . . . 8

Installingthe Ink Cartridges . . . . . 9

Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . 14

Installing the PrinterSoftware . . . . 15

LoadingPaper . . . . 18

Printing Your First Page . . . . 20

ReplacingInkCartridges . . . .22

Maintenance . . . .27

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . 27

Cleaningthe PrintHead . . . . 28

AligningthePrintHead . . . . 30

Troubleshooting . . . .31

ErrorIndicators . . . . 31

Where to Get Help . . . . 33

Options and Consumable Products . . . .39

SafetyInstructions . . . . .1

ImportantSafetyInstructions . . . . . 1

AFew Precautions . . . . . 2

Warnings, Cautions,and Notes . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your Printer . . . . .5

SystemRequirements . . . . . 5

PrinterPartsand Functions . . . . . 6

AttachingthePaperSupport . . . . . 8

Plugging in the Printer . . . . . 8

Installingthe Ink Cartridges . . . . . 9

Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . 14

Installing the PrinterSoftware . . . . 15

LoadingPaper . . . . 18

Printing Your First Page . . . . 20

ReplacingInkCartridges . . . .22

Maintenance . . . .27

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . 27

Cleaningthe PrintHead . . . . 28

AligningthePrintHead . . . . 30

Troubleshooting . . . .31

ErrorIndicators . . . . 31

Where to Get Help . . . . 33

Options and Consumable Products . . . .39

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

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

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

PWarnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Printer Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Printing Your First Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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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.TheinformationcontainedhereinisdesignedonlyforusewiththisEPSON

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

thisproductor thirdparties for damages,losses, costs,or expenses incurredby thepurchaser

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.

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

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

EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

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Stylus are trademarks 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

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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.

Avoidusing outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers orair

control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

automatic timers.

❏Keeptheentirecomputersystemawayfrompotentialsources

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 the

total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension

cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make

sure 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, observe the

following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-

current protection for this printer, the building installation

must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß

sichergestelltwerden,daßdieGebäudeinstallationmiteinem

16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.

A Few Precautions

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 then

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

the outlet until the

Ppower light stops flashing.

❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in

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

place.

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When handling the ink cartridges

❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

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

gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

❏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. The

cartridge may become unusable otherwise.

❏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.

When choosing a place for the printer

❏Place the printer on a flat,stable surface that is larger than the

printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or

at an angle.

❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and

humidity.Alsokeepitawayfromdirectsunlight,stronglight,

or heat sources.

❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

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

easily unplugged.

Note for French-speaking users:

Placez l’imprimante prèsd’une prisede contacte où lafiche peut être

débranchée facilement.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation

of your printer.

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Setting Up Your Printer

System Requirements

To use your printer, you need Microsoft®Windows®3.1,

Windows®95, Windows®98, or Windows®NT 4.0; a shielded,

twisted-pair parallel cable.

Your computer should also meet the following system

requirements:

Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does

not meet these requirements.

Minimum system Recommended system

i386/25 MHz processor for Windows 3.1

i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0

i486/66 MHz for Windows 98

Pentium or higher

processor

16MB RAM 32MB RAM or more for

Windows 3.1, 95 and 98

64MB or more for

Windows NT 4.0

10MB hard disk space for Windows 95

and 98

20MB for Windows 3.1 and NT 4.0

50MB or more free disk

space for Windows 3.1,

95, and 98

100MB or more for

Windows NT 4.0

VGA monitor VGA or better monitor

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Printer Parts and Functions

sheet feeder

edge guides

output tray extension

output tray

printer cover

paper support

ink cartridge clamps

adjust lever

Buttons and lights

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Buttons

Lights

o= on,

f= flashing

Button Function

Power

Turns the printer on and off.Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while thepower is on.

Load/Eject

Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2

seconds.

Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper

out error.

Cleaning

Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement

position if pressed for 3 seconds while the

Bor

Aink out

light is flashing or on.

Returns the print head to its home position after ink

cartridge replacement.

Performs print head cleaning if pressed for 3 seconds

when the

Bor

Aink out light is off.

Light Status Printer Status

PPrinter is on.

PReceiving data, replacing an ink cartridge, charging

ink, or cleaning the print head.

SPaper out. Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press

the

Eload/eject button to resume printing.

SPaper jam. Take all the paper out of the feeder, and

reload the paper. If the light continues to flash, turn off

theprinterandgentlypullallthepaperoutoftheprinter.

BInk low. The black ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain

a black ink cartridge (S020187).

BInk out. The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the

black ink cartridge (S020187).

AInk low. The color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain

a color ink cartridge (S020191).

AInk out. The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the

color ink cartridge (S020191).

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