User manual EPSON STYLUS OFFICE T40W

[. . . ] 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 those designated as EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Stylus is a trademark 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. [. . . ] 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. After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it. Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. When choosing a place for the printer Observe the following: Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. Leave enough space in front of the printer for paper to be ejected smoothly. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. 6 Avoid places subject to dust. Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. For United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited. Safety information M Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow -- Earth Blue -- Neutral Brown -- Live If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: 7 English Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol (/). The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. For more information about the Paper and Layout menus, see your online Reference Guide. 11 English Making the Media Type setting The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first. On the Main menu, select a Media Type setting that matches the media that is loaded in the printer. Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge The Status Monitor 3 utility lets you monitor the remaining ink levels from your computer and view on-screen instructions for replacing an empty or nearly empty ink cartridge. Windows users can also access the Nozzle Check utility using a shortcut icon. Using the Head Cleaning utility Note: If the Status Monitor 3 or Progress Meter displays a message indicating that the ink cartridges need replacing, you cannot clean the print head. Right-click the printer-shaped icon on the Windows taskbar and click Head Cleaning on the shortcut menu that appears. Access the printer software and click the Utility tab, then click the Head Cleaning button. After opening the utility, follow the on-screen instructions. Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software. Windows users can also access the Print Head Alignment utility using a shortcut icon. Note: Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred. There are two ways to access the Print Head Alignment utility: Right-click the printer-shaped icon on the Windows taskbar and click Print Head Alignment on the shortcut menu that appears. Access the printer software and click the Utility tab, then click the Print Head Alignment button. And follow the instructions. 14 EPSON's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation. [. . . ] Then, click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Error Messages The Status Monitor 3 utility provides status messages and a graphic display showing the current state of the printer. If a problem occurs while printing, an error message appears in the Progress Meter window. Click the How To button to have the Status Monitor provide instructions for dealing with the problem. Typical Problems and Solutions Most printer problems have simple solutions. Find the problem in the list below and apply the recommended solution. [. . . ]