Epson Stylus Color 660 Manuel d'utilisateur

CPD 8882-R1

3About Your DocumentationTo set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here card. This book contains system requirements, important s

4System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software, your system should have: An IBM® compatible PC with at least a 486/66 MHz (for Windows® 98

5Year 2000 ReadyYour EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000.Impor

6 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

7Viewing Your Electronic Printer ManualYour printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide. The manual is in HT

83. Click View Electronic Documentation. The following screen appears:4. You can either view the manual from the CD-ROM (View Reference Guide) or copy

9After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view.Click the right arrow to view subtopics. Click on a topic to go to

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11Printing from Start to FinishHere’s what you need to do to print a basic document—such as a memo, newsletter, or photograph—from loading the paper t

12Printing with WindowsThis section describes these basic printing steps: loading paper opening the printer software changing settings controlling

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13Opening the Printer SoftwareAfter you create your document and load your paper, you’re ready to change your printer driver settings. Make sure the d

14Selecting Your Printer Software SettingsThe most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you are using. The Media

15 Set the Mode option to Automatic. This lets the printer software determine the best settings for your print job. It’s the easiest way to get good

16Controlling PrintingClick OK to return to your application’s Print dialog box, shown below.Click OK (or Print, depending on your application) to sta

17For more information on printing—for example, previewing your printout, changing the paper size, or adding a watermark—see the electronic EPSON Styl

187. For more fine tuning, click Standard. You see a list of specialized settings for photographs. Select the setting that most closely matches your p

193. Choose the Media Type you want to print on. (If you’re not sure which setting to choose, see “Selecting the Correct Media Type” on page 26.)4. Ch

207. If you need to change your paper size, number of copies, orientation, and printable area, click the Paper tab. (You can often make these settings

213. Click Custom, and then click the Advanced button. You see the Advanced dialog box:4. Check the Media Type and Ink settings. These settings are th

22Using Special PapersHow can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text? Always use EPSON’s special ink jet papers. To sho

iiCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by a

23If you’re using letter-size or A4-size Photo Paper, follow the instructions starting on page 12 to load and print on the paper. Be sure to select Ph

24Panoramic Photo Paper1. Pull up the paper support extension. Load one sheet of Panoramic paper glossy side up, then hold up its top edge and press t

25EnvelopesYou can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. Load the envelope flap edge first and printable side up. Place it against the right edge guide a

26Selecting the Correct Media TypeYour printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That’s why the

27Maintaining Your PrinterThis section describes the most common maintenance procedures you’ll need to perform to keep your printer working at its bes

28If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may jam inside the printer.Using the Head Clean

297. If the nozzle check pattern is filled in completely, click Finish.If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. If y

306. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer, click the Nozzle Check button, and click Next. The nozzle check pattern prints; see the next section fo

31Replacing an Ink CartridgeWhen the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make su

32Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesYou can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is either flashing or on. (If you perf

iiiContentsWELCOME! 1About Your Software 2About Your Documentation 3Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3System Requirements 4ENERGY STAR Compliance 4

335. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. (The illustration shows the color ink cartridge replacement. To replace

348. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.9. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 8 before con

35To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Don’t open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it with a new one. On

367. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer.8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp unt

37Aligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to

38Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer,

39Transporting the PrinterIf you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box. Follow these steps:To

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41Problem SolvingThis section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” to help dete

42Follow these guidelines when the control panel lights come on or flash: P is on The P power light is on when the printer is on and ready to print.

ivUsing Special Papers 22EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 22EPSON Photo Paper 22Envelopes 25Selecting the Correct Media Type 26MAINTAINING YOUR PRINT

43Running a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether the problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these

44Printer PartsIf you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to the following illustrations:ink cartridge holdersthickness levercontrol

45Problems and SolutionsHere are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, or getting goo

46If you installed the software and cable for the parallel connection and now want to use the USB/Parallel Adapter . . .You must first uninstall the p

47The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints . . .Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see

48You see vertical banding . . . Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 27. Run the Print Head Alignmen

49Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image . . . Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 27. Make

50Your printout contains incorrect characters . . . Your printer’s interface cable may not be securely connected. Check that the cable is locked firm

51Paper doesn’t feed . . .Remove the stack of paper from the sheet feeder. Check that the paper: Isn’t curled or creased Isn’t too old Isn’t loaded

52The image size or position is incorrect . . .Make sure the paper and/or layout options are set correctly.The image is inverted, as if viewed in a mi

vProblems and Solutions 45Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software 45Solving Problems with Printing 46Solving Problems Getti

53Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your printer or its software, see the contact information below. For help with the creative applications on t

54To speak to a technical support representative, dial: U.S.: (562) 276-7533, 6AM to 8PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7AM to 4PM, Saturda

55IndexNumerics360 dpi Ink Jet Paper, 264 x 6-in Photo Paper, 23AAccessories, 4, 54Advanced settingscustom project types, 18 to 20print quality, 20 to

56Ink setting, 14, 17, 19, 21Installationsoftware, 52troubleshooting, 45Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, 26LLayoutproblems, 52settings, 18Lever, thic

57Special papers, 22 to 26, 28sRGB (Standard Red Green Blue) setting, 19Support, 53 to 54System requirements, 4TText/Graph setting, 19Thickness lever,

58FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs

62EPSON Ink Jet PapersUse EPSON’s paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned your printer all of its awards! EPSON’s papers

63How to Order EPSON Ink and PaperTo order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (80

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1Welcome!Your EPSON Stylus® COLOR 660 printer is the ideal output device for small office or home printing. You can print anything from reports and re

2About Your SoftwareThe printer software CD-ROM includes all the software you need for printing: Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you c