Basic Operation Guide Introduction Important Safety Instructions .........3 Personal Information Stored in Memory ........................................4 Maintenance Checking the Ink Cartridge Status.......................................... 30 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head .................................. 30 Aligning the Print Head ................ 31 Control Panel Functions Control Panel ...................................5 Solving Problems Handling Paper and Originals Handling paper ...............................8 Handling Originals ...........................9 Error Messages .............................. 32 Problems and Solutions ................ 32 Summary of Panel Settings Faxing a Photo or Document Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine ..................11 Setting Up Your Fax Features .......11 Sending a Fax ................................14 Receiving Faxes.............................16 Selecting Send/Receive Settings .......................................17 Fax Mode....................................... 37 Copy Mode ................................... 38 Memory Card Mode .................... 40 Photo Print Mode .......................... 41 Setup Mode................................... 42 Copying Copying Photos .............................19 Copying Documents.....................20 Printing from a Memory Card Handling a Memory Card ............21 Printing Photos ...............................22 Selecting and Printing Photos Using an Index Sheet ................23 Printing from a Digital Camera Using the PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT.......................26 Replacing Ink Cartridges Precautions ....................................27 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.............................27 English -for use without a computer- Where to Find Information Paper manuals Start Here Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet tells you how to set up the printer and install the software. Basic Operation Guide -for use without a computerThis book provides information on using the printer without connecting to your computer, such as instructions on faxing, copying, or printing from a memory card. If you have problems using the printer, see the Solving Problems chapter in this book. (this book) Online manuals User's Guide This guide provides instructions for printing and scanning from your computer and information on the software. This guide is included in the software CD-ROM and installed automatically when you install the software. To read this guide, double-click the icon on your desktop. Online help Online help is built into each application included on the software CD-ROM. It provides detailed information on the application. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Follow these guidelines as you read your instructions: w Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Notes contain important information about the printer. Tip: Tips contain hints for using the printer. Copyright Notice No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. 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 STYLUSTM and Exceed Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. USB DIRECT-PRINTTM and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. DPOFTM is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. SDHCTM is a trademark. Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick, MagicGate Memory Stick Duo, and Memory Stick Micro are trademarks of Sony Corporation. xD-Picture CardTM is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Introduction Important Safety Instructions Before using this printer, read and follow these safety instructions: Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another cord may cause fire or shock. Do not use the cord with any another equipment. Make sure the power cord meets all relevant local safety standards. Use only the type of power source indicated on the label. Place the printer near a wall outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged. Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. Make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into an extension cord or a wall outlet does not exceed the ampere rating limit. Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, dust, or direct sunlight. Do not block or cover openings in the case or insert objects through the slots. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. And make sure the back of the printer is at least 10 cm away from the wall for sufficient ventilation. Do not open the scanner unit while copying, printing, or scanning. Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause fire. Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge. Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner unit. Do not press too hard on the document table when placing the originals. Do not place anything except for originals in the automatic document feeder. Ink cartridge safety instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately. If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions When using telephone equipment, you should always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: Do not use the product near water. Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Introduction 3 English Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Personal Information Stored in Memory This printer allows you to store names and telephone numbers in its memory which are saved even when the power is turned off. We recommend that you use the following procedure to erase the memory if you give the printer to someone else or when you dispose of the printer. Keep this instruction manual handy for future reference. For European users: We, Seiko Epson Corporation, hereby declare that this equipment, model C361A is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For use only in; UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Luxemburg, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Czech, Slovakia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria. For New Zealand users: General warning The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. Erasing the memory 1. Press F Setup. 2. Select Restore Default Settings, and then press OK. 3. Select Init All Settings, and then press OK. 4. Select OK, and then press OK. All data stored in the memory is erased. 4 Introduction Control Panel Functions Control Panel h j a b c def g i kl m n Control panel design varies depending by location. Buttons f Buttons a P On Function Turns the printer on and off. (Light is on when the printer is on, and flashes when the printer is active, turning on, or turning off.) Switches the modes among r Copy, s Memory Card, Fax, and Photo. (Lights show which mode is selected.) Runs maintenance programs or adjusts miscellaneous settings. Displays detailed settings for each mode. Selects photos and menu items. Activates the settings you have selected. i Buttons y Back Function Cancels the current operation and returns to the previous menu. Changes the view of photos on the LCD screen, or crops the photos. In Fax mode, this button's functions include printing the Speed Dial list, Reprinting Faxes, and printing other reports. As well as fax numbers, you can also use these to specify or enter Speed Dial numbers, specify the date/time, specify the number of copies when printing, and so on. Sets the number of copies, or changes the cropping area. g Display/Crop b Mode * h Numeric keypad 1234567890*# c F Setup * d x Menu * e udlr 4-way Scroll OK Copies (+ and -) Control Panel Functions 5 English Buttons j [Auto Answer/ Space] Function Turns Auto Answer On or Off. You can use this button as a space button when entering or editing numbers or characters. Displays the speed dial list when in Fax mode. You can use this button as a back space button when entering or editing numbers or characters. Using the LCD screen Follow the instructions below to select and change the setting menus and the photos on the LCD screen. e a k [Speed Dial/ Back Space] l [Redial/Pause] Displays the last phone number you dialed. You can use this button as a pause button (to enter "-") when entering or editing numbers. When entering characters, you can also enter a "-". Starts faxing, copying, and printing. Stops faxing, copying, and printing, or resets the settings you have made. b,c a,c,d e b c m x Start b e n y Stop/Clear * For details on the items in each mode, see "Summary of Panel Settings" on page 37. d LCD screen Note: The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way. a b c Press l or r to select the setting item. Press u or d to select the menu item. The highlighted part moves up or down. Press r to open the setting item list. Press u or d to select the setting item and then press OK. Press l or r to change the displayed photo on the LCD screen. Use Copies (+, -) or a number key to set the number of copies for the selected photo. d e 6 Control Panel Functions Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1. Press F Setup to enter the setup mode. 2. Press l or r ...