Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Stylus C82 del fabbricante Epson
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EPSON Stylus C82 Printer Basics ®.
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iii Contents WELCOME! 1 About Your Software 2 About Your Documentation 3 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 4 Launching the Movies 4 Launching the Manual 5 PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7 Load.
iv Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Checking Your Ink Supply 28 Purchasing Cartridges 28 Ink Cartridge Precautions 29 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 29 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality D.
v INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X , AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer So ftware for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.
Welcome! 1 Welcome! The EPSON Stylus ® C82 printer is the ideal desktop printer for business and home use. With its exceptional speed and print re solutions, it is practical for everyday use, yet capable of delivering when you need s uperior printing.
2 Welcome! About Your Software The CD-ROM that came with your printer includes all the software you need for printing. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look.
Welcome! 3 About Your Documentation To set up your printer, see the Start Here sheet. You’ll also find information on the Start Here sheet for installing the printer software for Windows ® XP, Windows Me, and Windows 98, and Macintosh ® OS 8.6 to 9.
4 Welcome! Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Use the EPSON Printer Information Cente r (EPIC) to view printer movies that quickly tell you how. EPIC al so includes an on-screen Reference Guide with additional printer details.
Welcome! 5 Launching the Manual 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. 2. Click Reference Guide . You see this screen: 3. Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. 4. Click on the topic you want to view.
6 Welcome!.
Printing from Start to Finish 7 Printing from Start to Finish Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a photograph or newsletter— from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controllin g the print job.
8 Printing from Start to Finish Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Don’t load paper above the a rrow on the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, ev en when printing in landscape mode.
Printing from Start to Finish 9 2. Move the thickness lever on th e side of the printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the m position when you’re done.
10 Printing from Start to Finish Printing with Windows This section describes the basi c steps for printing with Wind ows. Make sure you have paper in the printer, as described on pa ge 7. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print: 1.
Printing from Start to Finish 11 You see the Main menu of your printer settings dialog box. 4. Select the type of do cument you’re printing: ■ Draft : For rough drafts on plain paper. Saves ink. ■ Text : For text-only documents, like letters or reports.
12 Printing from Start to Finish 6. You can also make these settings: ■ PhotoEnhance : Improves the appearance of low-resolution and improperly exposed photos. ■ Reverse Order : Prints your document so that the pages are in the right order when you retrieve them from the paper tray.
Printing from Start to Finish 13 During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing. You can also see how much ink you have left. Note: You can also press the printer’s ) button to cancel a print job in progress.
14 Printing from Start to Finish Customizing Windows Print Settings You can use advanced settings for color mat ching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of spe cial effects. 1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window.
Printing from Start to Finish 15 Printing on a Macintosh After you create your document in a software program, follow the steps in one of these sections to print: ■ For Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x applications, see the next section. ■ For Macintosh OS X applications, see page 18.
16 Printing from Start to Finish ■ Printable Area : Lets you center the text or im age on the page, or increase the printable area of the page. Note: Print qu ality may declin e at the edge s of the p rintout when Ma ximum is selected. Befo re printing a la rge document , print a si ngle page t o test print quality.
Printing from Start to Finish 17 7. You can also do the following: ■ Click to reduce/enlarge your printed image, print multi-page layouts, or add a watermark. ■ Click to control background printing and schedule print jobs. ■ Click , then click Preview to preview your printout.
18 Printing from Start to Finish Printing with OS X If you’re using an OS X compatible print ing application, follow the steps below to print a document. (If you’re using an a pplication that’s compatible only with Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps on page 15 instead.
Printing from Start to Finish 19 5. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu. You see the window: Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help . The OS X printer driver contains a subset of the se ttings available with the OS 8.6 to 9.
20 Printing from Start to Finish 7. You can also choose other print settin gs by selecting these options in the pull-down menu: ■ Copies & Pages , to select the number of copies or a page range .
Printing from Start to Finish 21 Customizing Macintosh Print Settings You can use custom and advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects. 1. On the printer settings window, click Custom .
22 Printing from Start to Finish 3. To access advanced settings, click Custom , then click Advanced (OS 8.6 to 9.x) or click Advanced Settings (OS X). Note: For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on sa ving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click Help (OS X ) or (O S 8.
Printing from Start to Finish 23 4. OS 8.6 to 9.x: Click OK to save your settings, then click Print . OS X: Click Print . Selecting the Correct Paper Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software.
24 Printing from Start to Finish.
Maintaining Your Printer 25 Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for moving your printer.
26 Maintaining Your Printer Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the H ink out light is off. (If the H ink out light is flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge; see page 27.) 2.
Maintaining Your Printer 27 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this: Each staggered horizontal and stra ight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks okay, you’re done.
28 Maintaining Your Printer Checking Your Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar.
Maintaining Your Printer 29 When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.
30 Maintaining Your Printer 3. Press the H ink button for one second. The print he ad moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to be replaced stops under the _ mark. The P power light also begins to flash. Caution: Don’t press the H ink button for more th an 2 seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head.
Maintaining Your Printer 31 5. Pinch the front and back tabs of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Don’t take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
32 Maintaining Your Printer Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Even if the H ink out light isn’t flashing or o n, you may need to replace an ink cartridge if it’s been installed in your pr inter for more than six months and print quality declines.
Maintaining Your Printer 33 6. Pinch the front and back tabs of the cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Don’t take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink g ets in your eyes, flus h them immediately with water.
34 Maintaining Your Printer Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see white or black horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head. Note: Your printer must be connected direct ly to your computer (not over a network) to use the Print Head Alignment utility.
Maintaining Your Printer 35 6. Look at the four rows of patterns in your printout. For each row, select the pattern with the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other and enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen. If you find a perfectly aligned pattern for each row, click Next .
36 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer and wait for the green P power light to go out. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
Maintaining Your Printer 37 Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, yo u need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid dama ge, always leave the ink cartridge s installed wh en transporting the printer.
38 Maintaining Your Printer.
Problem Solving 39 Problem Solving See “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 41 to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be. Then see these sections for solutions.
40 Problem Solving Printer Parts Paper support Printer co ver Output tray extensions Output tray Left edge guide Right edge guide Ink cartridge holder (not removable) Paper thickness lever Paper / Can.
Problem Solving 41 Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some probl ems by checking the printer’s control panel lights, as described in this section, or running a printer check, as described on page 42.
42 Problem Solving Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure both the printer and comp uter are turned off. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
Problem Solving 43 Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you ha ve any problems setting up your printe r, installing software, or printing. Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation.
44 Problem Solving ■ For Windows 2000 or XP, don’t select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing ; select Ignore or Warn instead. ■ If you’re using Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with a USB connection, make sure your system was not upgraded from Windows 95; the USB driver may not install correctly.
Problem Solving 45 ■ Close open applications that you’re not using. ■ Increase your system’s memory (RAM). For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Select Draft as the Quality Type (Windows) or set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed (Macintosh).
46 Problem Solving Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). Reload new paper face up. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time.
Problem Solving 47 ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, load new paper face up. For best results, use genuine EPSON paper. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure Black Ink Only is off (Windows) or Color ink is selected (Macintosh), even when printing black and white photographs.
48 Problem Solving Some parts of your print are not as glossy as others. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of gloss may be uneven on glossy photo papers. Surface gloss decreases with greater pigment saturation. Paper Problems Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled.
Problem Solving 49 The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. See page 11 (Windows), page 15 (Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x), or page 18 (Macintosh OS X). ■ Choose the correct margins for your paper size. The margins must be within the printable area of the page.
50 Problem Solving Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstal l your printer driver and utilities if, for example, you upgrade your Windows operat ing system. You don’t need to uninstall your other photo software or the EPSON Printer Information Center.
Problem Solving 51 3. Select C82 Series(USB) in the printer list and click the Delete button. 4. Restart your Macintosh, then see page 57 for instructions on reinstalling your software. Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer, see the contact information below.
52 Problem Solving Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus C82) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchas.
Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 53 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X Follow the instructions in this section for: ■ “Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000” below ■ “Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.
54 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 3. After a moment, click Next . You see a screen indicati ng that Windows has found an unknown device. 4. Click Next . 5. Click Next again on the following screen. Wait while the files are copied to your computer.
Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 55 7. Read the license agreement and click Agree to continue with the installation. You see this screen: 8. Make sure you’ve loaded letter-size paper in your printer, then click Print a Test Page to check that your printer is set up correctly.
56 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x Before you begin, complete the instructions on the Start Here sheet for setting up your printer. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the pr inter to your computer.
Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 57 7. Click Install Manual and Printer Movies and follow the on-screen directions to place a shortcut to the EPSON Printe r Information Center on your desktop. 8. Click Exit . When you see the EPSON Product Registration screen, register your printer as instructed.
58 Installing Software for Windows 2000, 95, NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X 4. Read the license agreement and click Continue , then click Agree . 5. Select the OS X drive where you want to install your printer software, then click Continue .
Requirements and Notices 59 Requirements and Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety ins tructions, legal notices, and other important information.
60 Requirements and Notices Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its soft ware, your system should have: ■ An Apple ® iMac ™ series or Power Macintosh ® G3 or G4 with bui lt-in USB port ■ Mac ® OS 8.6 through 9.x; OS X 10.1 or la ter (Mac OS 9.
Requirements and Notices 61 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determin ed that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
62 Requirements and Notices ■ Do not block or cover the openings in the printe r’s case or insert objects through the slots. ■ Except as specifically explained in this manual , do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
Requirements and Notices 63 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst allation.
64 Requirements and Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
Requirements and Notices 65 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purc haser that the EPSON printer covered by this limit.
66 Requirements and Notices THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED AB OVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANT IES INCLUDING, BU T NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHA NTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMEN T OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPO SE.
Index 67 Index A Accessories, 29, 52 Advanced settings, 14, 22 to 23 Aligning print head, 34 to 35 Archival Matte Paper, 23 Automatic mode, Macintosh, 16, 19 B Background printing, 17 Banding, 45 Basi.
68 Index G Gamma setting, 14, 22 H Head Cleaning utility, 25 to 26 Help, EPS ON, 51 to 52 High Speed setting, 14, 22, 45 High-resolution images, 47 I Incorrect characters, 49 Incorrect colors, 47 Ink .
Index 69 Paper feeding problems, 48 orientation, 11, 15, 18 thickness lever, 40, 45, 46 Type setting, 11, 23 Paper out light, 41 Paper Size setting, 11, 15, 18 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 23 Photo RP.
70 Index T Technical support, 51 to 52 Text & Image setting, 11 Text setting, 11 Text/Graph setting, 21 Thickness lever, 45, 46 Transparencies, 23 Transporting printer, 37 Troubleshooting, 39 to 4.
70 EPSON Ink Jet Papers Use EPSON paper and inks to get the best result s from your EPSON printer! EPSON papers are specially designed to work with EP SON quick drying inks. Premium Bright White Paper Premium Bright White Paper has a sleek, ultra-smooth surface, and 108+ brightness.
How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges and paper, call (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Epson Stylus C82 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 Stylus C82 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Epson Stylus C82 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Epson Stylus C82 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Epson Stylus C82, 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 Stylus C82.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Epson Stylus C82. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Epson Stylus C82 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
