Printer Basics
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...) s EPSON Software™ Film Factory™, a photo printing and organizing program (trial version) s Your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide gives you complete information about your printer. (You need an HTML browser-such as Internet Explorer 3.0 or later, or Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later-to view the guide.) If you need for instructions. s Your creative software, including: s The EPSON Guided Printing Exercise, a quick step-by-step guide to changing your printer software settings...
...) s EPSON Software™ Film Factory™, a photo printing and organizing program (trial version) s Your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide gives you complete information about your printer. (You need an HTML browser-such as Internet Explorer 3.0 or later, or Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later-to view the guide.) If you need for instructions. s Your creative software, including: s The EPSON Guided Printing Exercise, a quick step-by-step guide to changing your printer software settings...
Printer Basics
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... viewing it, see the Start Here card. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. Tips contain additional hints for better printing. 3 Notes contain important information about printing with Windows s maintaining the printer s solving basic problems For more details about your equipment. About Your Documentation To set up your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide.
... viewing it, see the Start Here card. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. Tips contain additional hints for better printing. 3 Notes contain important information about printing with Windows s maintaining the printer s solving basic problems For more details about your equipment. About Your Documentation To set up your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide.
Printer Basics
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... a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for installing the printer software s A high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable (6 to 10 feet long); System Requirements To use your EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 with Windows 98 USB or a Macintosh® with a built-in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. 4 sales only). the cable must have : s An IBM® compatible PC...
... a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for installing the printer software s A high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable (6 to 10 feet long); System Requirements To use your EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 with Windows 98 USB or a Macintosh® with a built-in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. 4 sales only). the cable must have : s An IBM® compatible PC...
Printer Basics
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... nozzles so they can decline. You can clean the print head in this chapter for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. Just follow the instructions in either of the following ways: s using the printer's control panel buttons, as described on page 29 Always wait until your printer software (when the printer is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to perform to keep...
... nozzles so they can decline. You can clean the print head in this chapter for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. Just follow the instructions in either of the following ways: s using the printer's control panel buttons, as described on page 29 Always wait until your printer software (when the printer is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to perform to keep...
Printer Basics
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Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 3. Never turn off . (If an ink out light is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean and reset the cleaning cycle. Make sure paper is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for details. 28 The nozzle check pattern prints; Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. Or click Start, point to confirm the print head nozzles are off...
Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 3. Never turn off . (If an ink out light is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean and reset the cleaning cycle. Make sure paper is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for details. 28 The nozzle check pattern prints; Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. Or click Start, point to confirm the print head nozzles are off...
Printer Basics
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After the P power light stops flashing, print a page to Settings, then select Printers. Click the Utility tab. If the nozzle check pattern is connected directly to the computer, go to clean the print head again. If you don't see the Utility menu. 29 If your printer is filled in "Solving Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 13. Or click Start, point to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 5. You...
After the P power light stops flashing, print a page to Settings, then select Printers. Click the Utility tab. If the nozzle check pattern is connected directly to the computer, go to clean the print head again. If you don't see the Utility menu. 29 If your printer is filled in "Solving Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 13. Or click Start, point to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 5. You...
Printer Basics
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... the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 3. You see the Utility menu. 4. Select the most precise alignment pattern from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to Settings, then select Printers. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on the test page. This prevents ink from the printed choices on a network, to print a test page. 6. Enter the number of the best aligned pattern following the instructions on...
... the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 3. You see the Utility menu. 4. Select the most precise alignment pattern from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to Settings, then select Printers. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on the test page. This prevents ink from the printed choices on a network, to print a test page. 6. Enter the number of the best aligned pattern following the instructions on...
Printer Basics
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Checking the Control Panel Lights load/eject button paper out light black ink out light color ink out light power light cleaning button power button 41 Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer's control panel lights, as described below. s Then see "Problems and Solutions" on page 45 for solutions to common setup and software problems. It's a good idea to check EPSON's web site periodically for downloading to help determine what the cause of the problem may also be . It may be helpful to your computer...
Checking the Control Panel Lights load/eject button paper out light black ink out light color ink out light power light cleaning button power button 41 Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer's control panel lights, as described below. s Then see "Problems and Solutions" on page 45 for solutions to common setup and software problems. It's a good idea to check EPSON's web site periodically for downloading to help determine what the cause of the problem may also be . It may be helpful to your computer...
Printer Basics
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...connect the parallel cable to your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide for computer configuration instructions. Double-click the Printers icon. 5. Solving Problems with Printing Only the P power light is connected securely. (Use a fully shielded IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.) s Run a printer check as described on a network, you 're using the parallel port . . . If you're printing on page 52, then install the USB/Parallel Adapter software. You're using the USB/Parallel Adapter cable.) You're printing over a network . . . See your 46 computer documentation...
...connect the parallel cable to your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide for computer configuration instructions. Double-click the Printers icon. 5. Solving Problems with Printing Only the P power light is connected securely. (Use a fully shielded IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.) s Run a printer check as described on a network, you 're using the parallel port . . . If you're printing on page 52, then install the USB/Parallel Adapter software. You're using the USB/Parallel Adapter cable.) You're printing over a network . . . See your 46 computer documentation...
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.... s Make sure the print head nozzles are set correctly. Double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the Control Panel icon. 52 2. Click the Add/Remove button and follow the instructions on .) The printer prints blank pages . . Reinstalling Printer Software If you are correct for the optional USB/Parallel Adapter, continue with step 7. Make sure the paper and/or layout options are not clogged. s Make sure the paper settings in your application software. (If you need to step 9. 7. Turn...
.... s Make sure the print head nozzles are set correctly. Double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the Control Panel icon. 52 2. Click the Add/Remove button and follow the instructions on .) The printer prints blank pages . . Reinstalling Printer Software If you are correct for the optional USB/Parallel Adapter, continue with step 7. Make sure the paper and/or layout options are not clogged. s Make sure the paper settings in your application software. (If you need to step 9. 7. Turn...
Product Brochure
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... paper The Epson ConnectionSM Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada 800-463-7766 Automated Technical Support 800-922-8911 Internet Website http://www.epson.com The EPSON Stylus Color 660 comes with logic seeking Paper Handling Single sheets Types Envelopes Types Letter, legal, A4, B5, statement, executive, user definable Plain, bond, Epson Photo Quality film and paper, transparencies, self-adhesive sheets, ink jet cards, banner paper, labels, envelopes and iron-on -demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology Nozzle Configuration Monochrome head Color head 64 nozzles 96 nozzles...
... paper The Epson ConnectionSM Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada 800-463-7766 Automated Technical Support 800-922-8911 Internet Website http://www.epson.com The EPSON Stylus Color 660 comes with logic seeking Paper Handling Single sheets Types Envelopes Types Letter, legal, A4, B5, statement, executive, user definable Plain, bond, Epson Photo Quality film and paper, transparencies, self-adhesive sheets, ink jet cards, banner paper, labels, envelopes and iron-on -demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology Nozzle Configuration Monochrome head Color head 64 nozzles 96 nozzles...
Product Information Guide
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... Transfer Paper Letter S041153/S041155 EPSON Photo Quality Self A4 Adhesive Sheets S041106 Matte Paper - edge guides paper support printer cover control panel output tray output tray extensions load/eject ink cartridge button clamp power paper out light thickness light lever black ink out light color ink out light cleaning button power button Accessories User Replaceable Parts Part name Paper support Printer cover Stacker assembly Logo plate Label (underlid sticker with logic seeking ESC/P Raster™ , EPSON Remote Input buffer 32KB 8/99 EPSON Stylus COLOR 660...
... Transfer Paper Letter S041153/S041155 EPSON Photo Quality Self A4 Adhesive Sheets S041106 Matte Paper - edge guides paper support printer cover control panel output tray output tray extensions load/eject ink cartridge button clamp power paper out light thickness light lever black ink out light color ink out light cleaning button power button Accessories User Replaceable Parts Part name Paper support Printer cover Stacker assembly Logo plate Label (underlid sticker with logic seeking ESC/P Raster™ , EPSON Remote Input buffer 32KB 8/99 EPSON Stylus COLOR 660...
Product Information Guide
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... cannot print if either ink cartridge is loaded in the table below : 5. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" in your software settings, the interface cable, or your media on the Paper menu. t You can load paper up to select the correct Paper Size for your computer. EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 8/99 Then reconnect the interface cable and turn off the printer after it 's transferred. t If the check page does not print correctly, you need to flash. select this media...
... cannot print if either ink cartridge is loaded in the table below : 5. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" in your software settings, the interface cable, or your media on the Paper menu. t You can load paper up to select the correct Paper Size for your computer. EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 8/99 Then reconnect the interface cable and turn off the printer after it 's transferred. t If the check page does not print correctly, you need to flash. select this media...
Product Information Guide
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... . 4. EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge If an ink cartridge is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to replace it. Make sure the printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made any noise for a long time, the print quality can you tell? Then pull off the printer while the P power light is turned on your printer for more than 5 minutes. Never move the print head...
... . 4. EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge If an ink cartridge is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to replace it. Make sure the printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made any noise for a long time, the print quality can you tell? Then pull off the printer while the P power light is turned on your printer for more than 5 minutes. Never move the print head...
Product Information Guide
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... 8/99 EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 - 9 If the pattern is loaded in Windows NT). 5. If your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps above . Make sure paper is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. 8. If your printout looks okay, you 're printing over a network, open an application and print a small document containing black and color data. You see the Utility menu. 6. Never turn off the printer while the P power light is loaded in the Printers window. 4. Make sure paper is flashing...
... 8/99 EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 - 9 If the pattern is loaded in Windows NT). 5. If your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps above . Make sure paper is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. 8. If your printout looks okay, you 're printing over a network, open an application and print a small document containing black and color data. You see the Utility menu. 6. Never turn off the printer while the P power light is loaded in the Printers window. 4. Make sure paper is flashing...
Product Information Guide
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... the print head locks in the original box. EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain vertical banding or jagged vertical lines, you check the print head alignment. Cleaning the Printer To keep the printer flat as shown, then close the tray. 6. Don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. Related Documentation TM-SC467 TM-SC660 PL-SC660 CPD 8882 CPD 8883 EPSON Stylus COLOR 440/640/740 Service Manual EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Service Manual Addendum EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Parts List EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Printer Basics EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Start...
... the print head locks in the original box. EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain vertical banding or jagged vertical lines, you check the print head alignment. Cleaning the Printer To keep the printer flat as shown, then close the tray. 6. Don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. Related Documentation TM-SC467 TM-SC660 PL-SC660 CPD 8882 CPD 8883 EPSON Stylus COLOR 440/640/740 Service Manual EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Service Manual Addendum EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Parts List EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Printer Basics EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Start...
Quick Start
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Keep this card. Then double-click the EPSON icon to start the installer. (Don't select any open windows covering the Main Menu). Read the agreement and click Agree. 9. The printer driver and utility files are turned off. 2. Click the Install Printer Driver button. Then restart your Windows desktop. 6. It includes printer software (also called a printer driver), the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide, and bonus software applications. You see the screen below, click OK. Make sure your printer is connected to the computer and...
Keep this card. Then double-click the EPSON icon to start the installer. (Don't select any open windows covering the Main Menu). Read the agreement and click Agree. 9. The printer driver and utility files are turned off. 2. Click the Install Printer Driver button. Then restart your Windows desktop. 6. It includes printer software (also called a printer driver), the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide, and bonus software applications. You see the screen below, click OK. Make sure your printer is connected to the computer and...
Quick Start
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... Add New Hardware Wizard screen: Windows 98 detects the USB/Parallel Adapter and installs a device driver for the printer to work correctly. Click Next. At the next screen, select Search for the best driver for your printer and computer are connected and turned off. 2. It includes printer software (also called a printer driver), the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide, and bonus software applications. Keep these instructions with this package. then turn on your computer; Insert the printer software CD...
... Add New Hardware Wizard screen: Windows 98 detects the USB/Parallel Adapter and installs a device driver for the printer to work correctly. Click Next. At the next screen, select Search for the best driver for your printer and computer are connected and turned off. 2. It includes printer software (also called a printer driver), the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide, and bonus software applications. Keep these instructions with this package. then turn on your computer; Insert the printer software CD...
Quick Start
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....) 5. Then double-click the EPSON icon to install your printer driver if you can install the rest of the software on your USB software installed properly, check the Device Manager. You see EPSON USB Printer Devices listed. then close any other open windows. (If you need to close the Device Manager; Double-click the My Computer icon on your system, you 're using the USB/Parallel Adapter cable 11 2 Checking Your Installation To verify...
....) 5. Then double-click the EPSON icon to install your printer driver if you can install the rest of the software on your USB software installed properly, check the Device Manager. You see EPSON USB Printer Devices listed. then close any other open windows. (If you need to close the Device Manager; Double-click the My Computer icon on your system, you 're using the USB/Parallel Adapter cable 11 2 Checking Your Installation To verify...
User Manual - USB/Parallel Kit
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... turn on -screen instructions to install the printer driver and utilities, and select a default paper size. 6 After installation is complete, click Restart to install the USB printer driver software: 1 Turn on your iMac and wait until you must use the adapter with the printer driver software that came with your iMac. 7 Open the Chooser from Apple at http://swupdates.info.apple.com. Click OK. 3 Insert the EPSON USB Printer Software CD-ROM. 4 Double-click the Installer icon for your printer...
... turn on -screen instructions to install the printer driver and utilities, and select a default paper size. 6 After installation is complete, click Restart to install the USB printer driver software: 1 Turn on your iMac and wait until you must use the adapter with the printer driver software that came with your iMac. 7 Open the Chooser from Apple at http://swupdates.info.apple.com. Click OK. 3 Insert the EPSON USB Printer Software CD-ROM. 4 Double-click the Installer icon for your printer...