EPSON Stylus C42 Series 3 Press down firmly on the power button until the green power light comes on. Power button ® 5 Attach the Cable 1 Connect the square end of the USB cable to your printer's USB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your computer. 2 9 Click Install Printer Manual on the next screen to copy the ES C42 Manual icon to your desktop. (Then whenever you want to view the manual, just double-click the icon.) NOTE: You need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® to view your manual. If you don't have it, click Install Adobe Acrobat Reader and follow the on-screen instructions. rtt tta r e S a re S er He H CAUTION: Use only the printer's power button to turn the printer on or off. 10 When you're done, click Back to return to the Options Menu, then Exit to close it. When you see the EPSON Product Registration screen, register your printer as instructed. Then remove your CD-ROM. You're ready to start printing! Follow the instructions below. 11 3 Load Ink 1 Open the cover and lift the ink cartridge clamps. 6 Install the Software ® Printing from Windows ® Follow the steps below to install the printer software on Windows XP. To install software on Windows 98, Me, or 2000, see the booklet that came with your printer, Installing Software for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000. 2 Unpack the ink cartridges that came with your printer and remove the yellow tape. For instructions on installing your Macintosh software, see the back of this sheet. 1 2 Open a letter-size document in a program. Click the File menu and select Print. You see a screen like this: Windows XP 3 Insert both cartridges. Black Color Don't touch this part 1 2 Turn on the computer. (Make sure your printer is still on.) Wait for this screen to appear. 3 Click Properties or Preferences. You see this screen: CAUTION: You must install both cartridges or the printer won't work. 4 CPD-13941 4022263-00 XXX Press down on the cartridge clamps until they click shut. Type of document Paper type 1 Unpack 1 Remove the tape and packing material from the printer. Remove the white insert NOTE: If you don't see the Found New Hardware screen, see "Problems?" on the back of this sheet. 5 Press the maintenance button. The green power light flashes and you hear the printer charge its ink. Close the printer cover. When the green power light stops flashing, charging is done. Maintenance button 3 4 Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. Wait while the files are copied to your computer. Click Finish when you see this screen. 4 Select the type of document you're printing: Draft: For rough drafts on plain paper. Saves ink. Text: For text-only documents, like letters or reports. Text & Image: For documents that have both text and images, like newsletters. Photo: For photos or graphics, when you want good quality with faster printing. Photo RPM: For photos or graphics, when you need highest quality printing. 6 5 2 Peel off the tape beneath the cover and remove the insert. Insert the paper support into the three slots on the back of the printer. CAUTION: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing. 3 5 4 Load Paper 6 6 1 You see the license agreement. Read the agreement and click Agree. 7 7 You see this screen. Make sure you have paper in the printer, then click Print a Test Page to check that your printer is set up correctly. Set some paper behind the tab on the right edge guide. Don't force it in. Press in the locking tab on the left edge guide and slide it against the paper. Pull out the output tray. 2 Load the right paper for your document. If you loaded special paper, select the correct paper type in the Type list. Click OK. After a moment, printing begins. You see this window showing your print job progress. 2 Power On 1 Find the power cord that came in the box and connect one end to the printer. 2 Plug the other end into a grounded electrical outlet. 1 Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing 3 2 3 NOTE: If you're using special EPSON paper, make sure you load the brighter, whiter side face up. 8 Click here Shows ink levels 2 1 After the test page prints, click View Printer Manual. For more information on printing, double-click the ES C42 Manual icon on your desktop to view the printer manual. continue continue Turn over Macintosh OS X 1 2 Make sure your printer is on, then start your Macintosh in OS X. When you see your Macintosh icons, put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open its window. Then double-click C42Series. If you set up an administrator password when you installed OS X, you see this screen. Click the icon, enter your administrator password, and click OK. At the next screen, click Continue. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 1 Make sure your printer is on, then turn on your Macintosh. When you see your Macintosh icons, put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. Double-click double-click EPSON in your CD-ROM window. (You may have to EPSON on your desktop to open the window.) 3 4 Unpack the new ink cartridge and remove the yellow tape. Insert the new cartridge. Viewing Your Manual If you installed the manual to your computer, just double-click the ES C42 Manual icon on your desktop. If you did not install your manual, then follow the steps below for your system: 2 Don't touch this part 3 3 4 Read the license agreement and click Agree. At the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver. Click here 5 6 Press down on the cartridge clamp until it clicks shut. Press the maintenance button. (If the other cartridge needs replacement, the print head moves into loading position. Repeat steps 2 through 6.) Then close the printer cover. Wait until ink charging is finished (the green and the error light goes out). power light stops flashing Windows 1 Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. You see the Options Menu. Go to step 3. If you don't see the Options menu, continue with step 2. 2 Windows XP: Click Start, then click My computer. Double-click EPSON. You see the Options Menu. Other Windows systems: Double-click My computer on your desktop, then double-click EPSON. You see the Options Menu. 7 Click this icon 4 5 Read the license agreement and click Continue, then click Agree. Select the OS X drive where you want to install your printer software, then click Continue. 5 Click Install on the installer screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to install and restart your Macintosh. When you see the EPSON Registration screen, follow the instructions to register your printer. On the Main Menu, click View Printer Manual. (You may have to double-click EPSON to open the Main Menu.) Click Install Printer Manual on the next screen to copy the manual to your Macintosh. NOTE: You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view your manual. If you don't have it, click Install Adobe Acrobat Reader and follow the on-screen instructions. Problems? You don't see the Found New Hardware screen when you install the Windows printer software. Make sure your printer is on and the USB cable is securely connected to your printer's USB port. If you still don't see the screen, pull the cable out of the computer's USB port and reinsert it. 3 Click View Printer Manual. When you see the Printer Manual menu, click View Printer Manual again. 6 Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 1 2 Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. Double-click EPSON in your CD-ROM window. (You may have to double-click EPSON on your desktop to open the window.) Click View Printer Manual. When you see the Printer Manual menu, click View Printer Manual again. 7 Select the OS X drive 8 3 6 Click Install on the Easy Install screen, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software and restart your Macintosh. Double-click the Applications folder on your hard drive. Double-click the Utilities folder, then double-click Print Center. If you see the C42 Series(USB) icon in the printer list, close Print Center and go to step 14. If you don't see your printer icon, continue with step 10. If you see this screen, click Add. 9 Macintosh OS X 1 Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. If necessary, double-click the to open its window. EPSON CD-ROM icon The red error light is on (nothing prints). If paper is out, load more paper and press the maintenance button to resume printing. If paper is jammed, press the button to eject it. maintenance 3 7 8 9 When you're done, click Back to return to the Main Menu, then Exit to close it. Open the Chooser, click the C42 Series icon, click your USB port, and turn on background printing. Close the Chooser. You're ready to start printing! For instructions, double-click the ES C42 Manual icon on your desktop to view the printer manual. 2 10 11 If the paper doesn't eject, turn off the printer, open the cover, and pull the paper out from the front. Then reload paper, turn the printer on, and press the maintenance button. Double-click the Manual folder, then double-click the ES C42 Manual icon. 10 Paper jams frequently. Don't load paper above this mark Use new, smooth, high-quality paper. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide. Place the paper against the right edge behind the tabs. Slide the left edge guide against it, but not too tightly. Buying Ink and Paper Use genuine EPSON inks and paper to get the best results from your EPSON printer! You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from your local retailer or from the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Here are three EPSON papers designed to work with your printer: 11 When you see this screen, click Add Printer. Replacing Ink Cartridges Black cartridge: T036120 Color cartridge: T037020 For more solutions to problems, see your electronic printer manual. 12 Select EPSON USB in the list at the top of the screen. When you see the C42 Series(USB) icon, select it and click Add. Select EPSON USB Select your printer CAUTION: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and don't refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. Premium Bright White Paper delivers crisp black text and vivid, colorful images. It's perfect for everyday printing. Letter S041586 Getting Help EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below: Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper is a bright white paper with a smooth matte finish. It's perfect for newsletters, proposals, and presentations. Letter S041062 World Wide Web 13 14 Your printer appears in the Printer List. Close Print Center. Double-click the Manual folder in the EPSON CD-ROM window and drag the ES C42 Manual icon to your desktop. Now you're ready to print! For instructions, double-click the ES C42 Manual icon to view the printer manual. Low ink The red error light flashes and a status screen appears telling you which cartridge is low. Empty cartridge The error light stays lit and the empty cartridge is indicated on the screen; you must replace it to continue printing. 1 Open the printer cover and press the maintenance button for 10 seconds. The print head moves to the cartridge's replacement position. (If both cartridges need replacement, the print head moves to the black cartridge position first.) Lift the ink cartridge clamp and remove the cartridge. From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. Here you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation and troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. Automated Telephone Services A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70370. Use this code to quickly select the EPSON Stylus C42 Series in SoundAdvice. Glossy Photo Paper is a heavier weight glossy paper that delivers photo lab quality. It's perfect for color photo keepsakes. Letter 4 x 6 inches S041141 S041134 NOTE: To print from Macintosh Classic applications as well as OS X applications, start your Macintosh in OS 9 and follow the instructions in the next column. 2 EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. SoundAdvice and EPSON Store are service marks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. continue Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc. Printed on recycled paper. 6/02 Printed in XXX