Epson Stylus C42UX Bedienungsanleitung

EPSON Stylus® C42 SeriesUser’s Manual

Printing From Start to Finish10You see your printer Properties (or Preferences) window.4. Select the type of document you’re printing: Draft: For rou

Printing From Start to Finish118. If necessary, select your page orientation: Portrait for documents that are longer than they are wide, or Landscape

Printing From Start to Finish12When you’re finished using your printer, make sure you press the P power button to turn it off. Never use a power strip

Printing From Start to Finish131. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see a screen like this:2. Select your printer from the Format for menu.3.

Printing From Start to Finish145. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu. You see a group of settings like this:6. Select the following setting

Printing From Start to Finish157. To select a specific print quality setting, click Advanced Settings and chose a setting from the Print Quality menu:

Printing From Start to Finish16If you click the Print Center icon and then double-click the C42 Series (USB) icon in the Printer List, you see a scree

Printing From Start to Finish17Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.xHere’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project—if your Mac

Printing From Start to Finish184. From the File menu, select Print. You see a window like the following:5. Make the following settings: Choose the pap

Printing From Start to Finish19 Click Custom, and then click the Advanced button that appears to select a higher resolution or to change color managem

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Printing From Start to Finish20Printing on EnvelopesYou can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. Follow these steps to print on No. 10 size envelopes:1.

Printing From Start to Finish215. Do one of the following to view a preview of your envelope:Windows: Click the Print Preview box, then click OK to cl

Printing From Start to Finish22Selecting the Correct Paper TypeYour printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your prin

Maintaining Your Printer23Maintaining Your PrinterThis chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best, and preparat

Maintaining Your Printer24Running the Head Cleaning Utility1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is off.

Maintaining Your Printer25Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each colored square should be solid, with no

Maintaining Your Printer26When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality

Maintaining Your Printer27Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridg

Maintaining Your Printer285. Insert the new cartridge and press down firmly on the clamp. Make sure the clamp is closed completely.6. Press the ( mai

Maintaining Your Printer29Aligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your print

Contents3ContentsWELCOME! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5About Your Documentation . . . . . . . .

Maintaining Your Printer305. Click Realignment to print another test page. Make sure the pattern numbered 8 in each row is the best aligned. If not, r

Maintaining Your Printer31Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original b

Solving Problems32Solving ProblemsThis section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see “Diagnosing Printer Problem

Solving Problems33Printer PartsPower button and lightMaintenance button and error Paper supportPrinter coverOutput trayLeft edge guidePrint head (ink

Solving Problems34Diagnosing Printer ProblemsFirst, check the printer’s lights as described below, or run a printer check as described on page 35.Ligh

Solving Problems35Running a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source

Solving Problems36Problems and SolutionsSetup and Software Installation ProblemsThe printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. The first ti

Solving Problems37 In Windows 2000 or XP, don’t select Block under Control Panel > System > Hardware > Driver Signing; select Ignore or Warn

Solving Problems38Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while.Your printer is performing routine maintenance

Solving Problems39 Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 29 for instructions.Your printout is blurry or smeared. Make sure your paper isn’t d

Contents4SOLVING PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Solving Problems40You see wrong or missing colors. Make sure your printer software is not set to use black ink only. The print head nozzles may need c

Solving Problems41Paper Feeding ProblemsPaper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper s

Solving Problems42Miscellaneous Printout ProblemsThe image is inverted, as if viewed in a mirror. Turn off the mirror setting in your application prog

Solving Problems43Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities. For e

Solving Problems44Macintosh OS XYou can reinstall your printer software over your currently installed printer software. Follow these steps:1. Insert t

Solving Problems45Where To Get HelpEPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone

Requirements and Specifications46Requirements and SpecificationsThis chapter includes system requirements and printer specifications.Windows System Re

Requirements and Specifications47Macintosh System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software, your system should have: An Apple® iMac™ series,

Requirements and Specifications48SpecificationsPrinter specificationsPrintingPrinting method On-demand ink jetNozzle configuration Black 48 nozzlesCol

Requirements and Specifications49* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s voltage.** Stored in shipping container* The figure g

Welcome!5Welcome!Printing with your EPSON Stylus® C42 printer is easy, friendly, and fast. Simple enough for even the most inexperienced user, the Sty

Where to Purchase EPSON Ink and Paper50Where to Purchase EPSON Ink and PaperUse genuine EPSON paper and inks to get the best results from your EPSON p

Index51IndexAAccessories, 45Aligning print head, 29 to 30Authorization screen, Macintosh OS X, 44Automatic mode, Macintosh, 14, 18BBackground printing

Index52IICM, 11, 40Incorrect characters, 42Incorrect colors, 40Incorrect margins, 42Ink cartridgecartridge life, 49level of ink in, 11, 18, 25 to 26or

Index53Printingcontrolling, 11, 16, 19on envelopes, 20 to 21slow, 38with Macintosh, 12 to 19with Windows, 9 to 12Problemsinstalling software, 36 to 37

Welcome!6Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and TipsPlease follow these guidelines:Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.Cautions must be

Printing From Start to Finish7Printing From Start to FinishBefore you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start He

Printing From Start to Finish8Loading PaperMake sure your printer and computer are turned on.1. Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet f

Printing From Start to Finish9Printing in WindowsHere’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. Make sure you hav