Epson Stylus C88 User Manual

30 Solving Problems
Problems and Solutions
You see banding (light lines).
■ Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you’re
using.
■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; follow the instructions below to
clean the print head:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink
light is off.
2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower
right corner of your screen). Select
Head Cleaning.
Note:
If you don’t see the icon, go to your printer properties window as described on
page 6, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning.
Red paper and
ink lights flash
alternately
Paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off
the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed
paper or other foreign objects. Turn the printer back on. If the
lights are still on, contact Epson as described on page 32.
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 as described on page 32.
Lights Explanation

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)