Epson Stylus Color 900 Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . .3

Setting Up Your Printer . . . . .7

System Requirements . . . . . 7

Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . 10

Attaching the Paper Support . . . . 12

Plugging in the Printer . . . . 12

Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . 13

Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . 19

Installing the Printer Software in Your PC . . . . 20

Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh . . . . 24

Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh . . . . 25

Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser . . . . 29

Loading Paper . . . . 32

Printing Your First Page Using Windows . . . . 33

Printing Your First Page Using a Macintosh . . . . 35

Loading Special Paper . . . .38

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . .41

Maintenance . . . .47

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . 47

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . 50

Aligning the Print Head . . . . 53

Troubleshooting . . . .54

Error Indicators . . . . 54

Typical Problems and Solutions . . . . 56

Cancelling Printing . . . . 58

Where to Get Help . . . . 60

Options and Consumable Products . . . .66

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Where to Find Information

This Setup & Daily Use guide

Read this manual first to set up and begin using your printer. This

manual includes the following information.

❏Setup Contains information on setting up your printer

and installing the printer software.

❏Daily Use Provides information on daily operation. Also

contains troubleshooting tips and customer

support contact information if you need

assistance.

USB User's Guide

❏Read this guide if using a USB cable to connect your printer

to a computer.

DOS User's Guide

❏Read this guide if you are using DOS.

Online Guides included on the CD-ROM

The guides on this CD-ROM will help you learn more about your

printer and color printing. To view these guides, you must have

a Web browser installed on your computer.For more information

on using this CD-ROM, see the included CD-ROM Booklet.

❏Reference Guide Provides further information about printer

software settings, printing on special paper,

maintenance, and problem solving.

❏Color Guide Includes sample images, explanations and

troubleshooting information that will help

answer your questions about color printing.

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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

EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON ESC/P 2 and EPSON 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

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 awayfrom 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 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 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

sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem

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. Do not allow

children to drink or otherwise handle the cartridges.

❏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. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight,

strong light, or heat sources.

❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

❏Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient

ventilation.

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

débranchée facilement.

NERGY

TAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has

determined that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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, and copiers in an

effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

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

For PCs

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

Windows®95, Windows®98, Windows®NT 4.0, or DOS; and a

shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want to connect your

printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC

equipped with a USB port; and a shielded USB 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 Requirements 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

16 MB RAM 32 MB RAM or more for

Windows 3.1, 95 and 98

64 MB or more for Windows

NT 4.0

10 MB hard disk space for Windows 3.1,

95, and 98

20 MB for Windows NT 4.0

5 0 M B o r m o r e f r e e d i s k s p a c e

for Windows 3.1, 95, and 98

100 MB or more for Windows

NT 4.0

VGA monitor VGA or better monitor

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For Macintosh computers

You can use this printer with the following Apple®Macintosh®

computers. You also need a standard Apple System Peripheral-8

cable (8-pin mini-circular connector) or equivalent.

Applicable computer models (as of September 1, 1998)

Macintosh LC475, LC575, LC630

Macintosh Quadra Series

Macintosh Centris Series

Macintosh PowerBook™ Series (PowerBook 190, 520, 540, 550

or later)

Macintosh PowerBook Duo 280, 2300c/100

Macintosh Performa 475, 575, 588, 630, 5210 or later

Power Macintosh Series

iMac Series (for USB)

If you want to connect your printer to a USB port, you need

an iMac computer with a USB port, and a shielded USB cable.

Your Macintosh must also meet the following system

requirements.

Minimum System Requirements Recommended System

System 7.5.1 System 7.6 or later

5 MB of available memory

12 MB of available memory when

background printing is turned on.

14 MB or more of available

memory

23 MB of available memory when

background printing is turned on.

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