Epson Stylus C88 Product Information

Epson Stylus C88
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Printing on Special Media
Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer
knows what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink
coverage accordingly.
The following proper care will minimize color changes and
lengthen display life:
❏ Frame prints under glass or in a protective plastic sleeve to
protect them from atmospheric contaminants like
humidity, smoke, and high levels of ozone.
❏ As with all photographs, keep your prints away from direct
sunlight.
❏ For proper storage, keep your prints in a photo album or
plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves
commonly available from most camera stores.
❏ Always keep unused paper in the original package.
Control Panel
To diagnose some problems, check the printer’s control panel
lights.
For this paper Select this setting
Plain paper
Epson Premium Bright White
Paper
Plain Paper/Bright White Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo
Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Envelopes Envelope
Light status Explanation
Green power
light flashes
The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink,
cleaning the print head, or ink is being replaced.
Red paper light
is on
Your paper ran out. Load more and press the
paper button to resume printing.
Red paper light
flashes
Paper is jammed in the printer. Press the
paper button to eject the jammed paper. If
the light is still flashing, turn off the printer. Then
open the cover and remove all paper, including
any jammed or torn pieces. Then reload paper
and press the paper button to continue
printing.
Red ink light
flashes
One of the cartridges is low on ink. Check the
message that appears on your screen to
determine which cartridge is low. Make sure you
have a replacement cartridge.
Red ink light is on One of the cartridges is out of ink or not
installed. Make sure you have a replacement
cartridge, then follow the steps on page 7 to
install it. If you have just installed a new
cartridge, it may be incompatible with the printer
or incorrectly installed. Reinstall it or replace it
with the correct cartridge.
Red paper and
ink lights flash
alternately
Paper may be blocking movement of the print
head. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and
remove any jammed paper or other foreign
objects. Then turn the printer back on. If the
lights are still flashing, contact Epson.
Green power
light is off; red
paper and
ink lights flash
The printer may have an internal error. Turn off
the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on
again. If the lights are still flashing, contact
Epson.
Green power
light is off
The printer is not receiving power. Make sure
the printer is on. Turn off the printer, plug in the
power cord securely, and turn the printer on
again. Make sure the outlet is working and is not
controlled by a switch or timer. If in doubt, try
another outlet.

Epson Stylus C88 Specifications

Printing Technology

nozzle configuration monochrome	180 nozzles
nozzle configuration color	59 nozzles x 3 (CMY)
minimum ink droplet size	3 picoliters

Print Performance

maximum resolution	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
print speed black	up to 22 ppm
print speed color	up to 12 ppm

Paper Handling

paper sizes supported	Letter, legal, A4, A6, half letter, executive, exclusive, user definable (3.5" to 44" in length; borderless photo sizes 4" x 6, " 5" x 7, " 8" x 10" and 8.5" x 11")
paper capacity	120 sheets/15 envelopes
envelope types supported	No. 10, DL, C6; plain paper, bond paper, air mail

Weight and Dimensions

storage dimensions	18.11" x 9.53" x 7.60"
printing dimensions	18.11" x 17.2" x 12.2"
weight	10.14 lb (with ink cartridges)