Epson WorkForce 40 Series Quick Manual

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WorkForce 40 Series Quick Guide Basic Printing Maintaining Your Printer Solving Problems ® ...

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2 Contents Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Special Papers . . ....

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Introduction 3 Introduction After you have set up your WorkForce ™ 40 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simp...

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4 Loading Paper Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes. For details, see page 6. 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. 2. Open the output tray, pull out the extensions, and flip up the paper stop. 3. Squeez...

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Loading Paper 5 4. Insert paper short edge first (glossy or printable side up), against the right side. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper, 80 sheets of Epson Bright White Paper or Pres...

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6 Loading Paper Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your presentations, photos, and creative projects. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central...

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Using Special Papers 7 Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Borderless 8 × 10 in. S041467 50 Letter (8.5 × 11 in.) S041257 S042180 50 100 Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Letter (8.5 × 11 in.) S041568 50 Epson Ultra Premium ...

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8 Basic Printing Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a document or photo stored on your Windows ® or Macintosh ® computer. For detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Before ...

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Printing in Windows 9 4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you are using (see page 14 for details). Tip: For quick access to the most common settings, click the Sho...

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10 Basic Printing 10. Click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your print job. Printing With a Macintosh See one of the sections below for your Mac OS ® operating system. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Open a document o...

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Printing With a Macintosh 11 5. Select the basic page setup options. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option. Note: If the setting you want isn’t shown (for example, Scale), check for it in your ...

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12 Basic Printing 9. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Select your print job, then select an option to cancel, pause, or resume printing, if necessary. Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 1. Open a document or photo in an application....

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Printing With a Macintosh 13 4. Select Print from the File menu. You see a window like this one: 5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advan...

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14 Basic Printing 9. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the Print Center icon and double-click WorkForce 40 on the next screen). Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see pag...

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Maintaining Your Printer 15 Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see your on-screen Epson Information ...

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16 Maintaining Your Printer 4. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines. 5. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head as described in the ne...

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Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 17 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridges are low on ink. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. When the ink light stays on, you need...

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18 Maintaining Your Printer Purchasing Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorize...

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Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready t...

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20 Maintaining Your Printer ■ If a cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves to the position to indicate which cartridge should be replaced. Press the ink button again to see if more cartridges are low or expended. If not, the print he...

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Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 4. Open the cartridge cover. 5. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it straight up to remove it. Dispose of it carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands...

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22 Maintaining Your Printer 6. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it four or five times. (Do not shake a cartridge after opening the package; ink may leak.) 7. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chi...

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Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 10. Once you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. Press the ink button to begin charging the ink. This takes about ...

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24 Solving Problems Solving Problems If you have a problem with your printer, check the lights on the control panel to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 26 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-c...

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Checking the Status Lights 25 Check the table below for explanations of the printing status lights. For information about the network status lights, see the Network Installation Guide or the on-screen Epson Information Center. Light status Problem ...

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26 Solving Problems Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your printer. Printing Problems ■ Make sure the WorkForce 40 Series is selected as the default printer in your application program. ■ For USB p...

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Problems and Solutions 27 Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the print quality, try these solutions: ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curle...

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28 Solving Problems Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and t...

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Notices 29 Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your WorkForce 40 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indica...

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30 Notices ■ 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. ■ Do not spill liquid on the printer or use it with wet hands. ■ Except as s...

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FCC Compliance Statement 31 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide ...

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32 Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilro...

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Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 33 Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchas...

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34 Notices with non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLU...

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Copyright Notice 35 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. 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, withou...

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