Safety Instructions . . . . .1 Important Safety Instructions A Few Precautions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .....1 .....2 .....4 Setting Up Your Printer . . . . .5 System Requirements Printer Parts and Functions Attaching the Paper Support Plugging in the Printer Installing the Ink Cartridges Connecting the Printer to Your PC Installing the Printer Software Loading Paper Printing Your First Page .....5 .....6 .....8 .....8 .....9 . . . . 14 . . . . 15 . . . . 18 . . . . 20 Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . .22 Maintenance . . . .27 Checking the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head . . . . 27 . . . . 28 . . . . 30 Troubleshooting . . . .31 Error Indicators Where to Get Help . . . . 31 . . . . 33 Options and Consumable Products . . . .39 4008994 xx-00 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Printer Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Printing Your First Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 All rights reserved. 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Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. t Do not block or cover the openings in the printer's cabinet. t Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. t Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. t Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. t Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. t Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. t Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. t 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 cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. t Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. 1 t Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. t If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker. Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist. A Few Precautions When using the printer t Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. t Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer. t Always turn the printer off using the P power button. When this button is pressed, the P power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the P power light stops flashing. t Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in place. 2 When handling the ink cartridges t Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. t If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. t Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. t Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. t Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise. t 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. t Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. When choosing a place for the printer t Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. t Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. t Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. 3 t Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 4 Setting Up Your Printer System Requirements To use your printer, you need Microsoft® Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows ® 98, or Windows® NT 4.0; a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. Your computer should also meet the following system requirements: Minimum system i386/25 MHz processor for Windows 3.1 i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 i486/66 MHz for Windows 98 16MB RAM Recommended system Pentium or higher processor 32MB RAM or more for Windows 3.1, 95 and 98 64MB or more for Windows NT 4.0 50MB or more free disk space for Windows 3.1, 95, and 98 100MB or more for Windows NT 4.0 VGA or better monitor 10MB hard disk space for Windows 95 and 98 20MB for Windows 3.1 and NT 4.0 VGA monitor Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requirements. 5 Printer Parts and Functions paper support edge guides printer cover output tray sheet feeder output tray extension adjust lever Buttons and lights ink cartridge clamps 6 Buttons Button Function Turns the printer on and off. Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the power is on. Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2 seconds. Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out error. Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position if pressed for 3 seconds while the B or A ink out light is flashing or on. Returns the print head to its home position after ink cartridge replacement. Performs print head cleaning if pressed for 3 seconds when the B or A ink out light is off. P Power E Load/Eject R Cleaning Lights Light Status Printer Status Printer is on. Receiving data, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Paper out. Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press the E load/eject button to resume printing. Paper jam. Take all the paper out of the feeder, and reload the paper. If the light continues to flash, turn off the printer and gently pull all the paper out of the printer. Ink low. The black ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a black ink cartridge (S020187). Ink out. The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the black ink cartridge (S020187). Ink low. The color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a color ink cartridge (S020191). Ink out. The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the color ink cartridge (S020191). oP fP oS fS fB oB fA oA o = on, f = flashing 7 Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the P power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the control panel. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet you will be plugging it into. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source. c Caution: It is not possible to change the printer's voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord. 3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 8 Installing the Ink Cartridges Before installing the ink cartridges, note the following. w Warning: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Note: t Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them, or the ink may dry up. t Always use new ink cartridges. Reinstalling partially empty ink cartridges causes the printer to send inaccurate information to the Status Monitor regarding the amount of ink remaining. Install the ink cartridges as follows: 1. Lower the output tray; then open the printer cover. 9 2. Turn on the printer. The print head moves slightly to the left, which is the ink cartridge install position. The P power light flashes and the B and A ink out lights come on. c Caution: Do not move the print head by hand. Otherwise you may damage the printer. 3. Lift up the ink cartridge clamps. 10 4. Open the ink cartridge packages. Next, remove only ...