Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 50 Series del fabbricante Epson
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Artisan 50 Series Quick Guide Basic Printing Maintaining Your Printer Solving Problems TM.
2 Contents Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Special Papers . . . . . .
Introductio n 3 Introduction After you have set up your printer as described on the Start Here sheet, turn her e to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ P rint t.
4 Loading Paper Loading Paper Y ou can print on a variety of paper ty pes and sizes. F or det ails, see page 6. 1. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension . 2. Open the front cover and pull out the tray extensions. 3. Slide the edge guide t o the left.
Loading P aper 5 4. Insert paper , glossy or printable sid e up , shor t edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. (Load letterhead or pr e-printed paper top edge first. ) Y ou can load up to 120 sheets of letter- size plain paper or 20 sheets of photo paper .
6 Loading Paper Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, pr esentations, and creative projects. Y ou can purchase genuine E pson ink and paper at Epson S upplies Central SM at www .
Basic Printing 7 Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Wi ndows ® or Macintosh ® computer , and printing dir ectly on an ink jet- printable CD or DVD. F or detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen Epson Information Center .
8 Basic Printing (If you see a Setup , Printer , or Options button, click it. Then click Preference s or Properties on the ne xt screen.) 4. On the Main tab , select the basic print settings. Make sur e you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you ar e using (see page 13 for details).
Printing With a Macintosh 9 Note: F or more inf ormation abou t print set tings, clic k Help or see your on-screen Epson Information Center 10. Click OK to save y our settings. 11. Click OK or Pr int to start printing. This window appears a nd shows the progress of your print job .
10 Basic Printing 5. Select the basic page setup options. F or borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option. Note: If the set ting you want isn ’t sho wn (f or example, Scale ), c hec k f or it in your application before printing.
Printing With a Macintosh 11 8. Click Print . 9. T o monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Select your print job, then select an option to cancel, pa use, or resu me printing, if necessary . Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 1. Open a photo or document in an application.
12 Basic Printing 4. Select Print fr om the F ile menu. Y ou see a window like this one: 5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the follo wing settings as necessary : Note: In certai n programs, y ou may need to select Advanced bef ore you can select Print Settings .
Selecting the Correct Pape r Type 13 9. T o monitor the progress of your print job , click the printer icon in the dock. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Sele ct the cor rect Type (see page 8) or Media Type (see page 10 or page 12) setting in your printer software.
14 Basic Printing Printing on CDs and DVDs Y our printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graph ics, and photos directly on an ink jet-prin table CD or D VD. The Epson P rint CD software makes it easy to import your o wn photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects.
Printing on CDs and DVDs 15 3. Place the front tray in the CD/D VD position (upper notches). 4. Place the disc on the CD/DVD tray with the white or printable side face-up .
16 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer F ollow the instruction s in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. T o al ign the print head, if necessar y , see your on-screen Epson Information Center .
Cleaning the Print Head 17 4. Check the nozzle pattern that pri nts to see if ther e are gaps in the lines. 5. If there are no gaps, click Finish . If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head as described in the next section.
18 Maintaining Your Printer 3. F ollow the on-screen instructions to start th e cleaning cy cle, which lasts around one minute. The P power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cycle is finished. Caution: Nev er t urn of f the printer during a cleaning cycle or you ma y damage it.
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 19 Tip: If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If necessary , tr y cleaning the print head (see page 1 7). If pr intouts sti ll do not look their best, y ou ma y need to replace the cartridge.
20 Maintaining Your Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure y ou have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Y ou must install new cartridges immediat ely after r emo ving the ol d ones. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge pac kages until you are ready to install the ink.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 4. P ress the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it mo ves to the _ position. P ress the H ink button again to see if any mor e cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to the replacement position.
22 Maintaining Your Printer 6. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it up. Dispose of it carefully . Do not take the used cartridge apar t or try to refill it. Caution: Do not touc h the white cable inside the printer or you ma y damage it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, w ash them thoroughly with soap and water .
Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 9. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 10. Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the car tridge cover , then close the printer cover . 11. Pr ess the H ink button to begin ch arging the ink.
24 Solving Problems Solving Problems If you have a pr oblem with your printe r , check th e lights on the printer to diagnose the cause. Y ou can also check “Problems and S olutions ” on page 26 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see the on-screen Epson Information Center for more detailed help .
Error Indicators 25 Error Indicators Light status Problem and Solution I light on Paper is out or multiple pa ges have fed. Load or reload paper in the sheet feeder, then press the I button. If you’re printing on a CD or DVD, the disc is not loaded.
26 Solving Problems Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you ’ re having trouble using your printer . Printing Problems ■ Make sure y our paper is loaded short edge first and is positioned against the right side with the edge guide against its left side.
Problems and Solutions 27 Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the print quality , try th ese solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is not tilted or placed on an uneven su rface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter , brighter , or glossy side).
28 Solving Problems Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit E pson ’ s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. Y ou can download drivers and documentation, get F AQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with y our questions.
Notices 29 Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read an d follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all wa rnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer label.
30 Notices ■ Place the printer on a flat, stable surf ace that extends beyond its base in all directions . It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer, and be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner.
Notices 31 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation.
32 Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Cla ss B Personal Computers and Periph erals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc.
Notices 33 receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a de bit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event th at you fail to return the defective one.
34 Notices In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incide ntal or consequen tial damages, so the above limitations and exclus ions may not apply to you.
Notices 35 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of th is publicatio n may be repr oduced, stored in a retri eval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, elec tronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior wr itten permission of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Epson 50 Series è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Epson 50 Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Epson 50 Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Epson 50 Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Epson 50 Series, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Epson 50 Series.
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