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Epson Stylus Color 670 User Manual

Epson Stylus Color 670
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Color Ink Jet Printer
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Table of Contents

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Epson Stylus Color 670 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeInkjet Printer
Print Resolution1440 x 720 dpi
Print Speed (Black)6 ppm
ConnectivityParallel, USB
Paper Capacity100 sheets
Ink CartridgesBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Paper Sizes SupportedLetter, Legal, A4, Envelopes
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Mac OS
Ink Cartridge Configuration4-color individual cartridges

Summary

Printer Parts and Functions

Unpacking the Printer

Details on unpacking the printer, including CD-ROM and items shown in illustration.

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

General safety guidelines and warnings for printer operation.

A Few Precautions

Precautions for using the printer and handling ink cartridges.

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Guidelines for selecting a suitable location for the printer.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Explanations of warning symbols used in the manual.

Chapter 1 Paper Handling

Loading Plain Paper

Step-by-step instructions for loading plain paper into the printer.

Loading Special Paper and Other Media

Guidelines for loading various types of special papers and media.

Loading Envelopes

Instructions for loading envelopes into the printer.

Using EPSON Photo Paper

Details on using specific EPSON photo paper sizes.

Removing Perforated Margins

How to remove perforated margins from photo paper.

Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software for Windows

Printer Software Overview

Introduction to printer driver and utilities.

Accessing Printer Software

Methods to access the printer software from applications or Start menu.

Making Printer Settings Changes

Changing media type, modes (Auto, PhotoEnhance, Custom, Adv).

Modifying Printout Style

Customizing print output using Paper, Layout menus, watermarks.

Using Printer Utilities

Accessing tools for maintenance like Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning.

Increasing Print Speed

Tips and settings to improve printing speed and port configuration.

Chapter 3 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows

Using the Progress Meter

Monitoring print job progress and printer status.

Using EPSON Spool Manager

Managing print jobs in a queue.

Using EPSON Status Monitor 3

Detailed printer status information and ink levels.

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh

Printer Software Introduction

Overview of printer driver and utilities for Macintosh.

Making Changes to Printer Settings

Adjusting settings via print and page setup dialogs.

Modifying the Page Layout

Customizing document layout, watermarks, and multi-page printing.

Previewing Your Printout

Viewing a preview of the document before printing.

Saving Print Settings in Files

Saving and reusing print settings.

Using the Printer Utilities

Accessing tools for printer maintenance like Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning.

Chapter 5 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh

Using EPSON StatusMonitor

Monitoring printer status and ink levels.

Using EPSON Monitor3

Managing print jobs, checking status, and changing priority.

Chapter 6 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network

Setting Up Printer for Windows Users

Sharing and accessing a printer on Windows networks.

Setting Up Printer for Macintosh Users

Sharing and accessing a printer on Macintosh AppleTalk networks.

Chapter 7 Replacing Ink Cartridges

Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge

Step-by-step guide to replacing empty ink cartridges.

Replacing Old or Damaged Ink Cartridges

Procedure for replacing worn or faulty ink cartridges.

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Checking Print Head Nozzles

Verifying print head nozzle condition using utilities or buttons.

Cleaning the Print Head

Performing print head cleaning to resolve print quality issues.

Aligning the Print Head

Adjusting the print head for vertical line alignment.

Cleaning the Printer

Routine cleaning procedures for the printer exterior and interior.

Updating Software

Instructions for updating printer drivers and software.

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Diagnosing the Problem

Methods for identifying printer issues using lights and status monitor.

Error Indicators

Interpreting printer control panel lights for error diagnosis.

Print Quality Issues

Solutions for common print quality problems like banding and color gaps.

Printer Not Printing

Troubleshooting for printer power and light status issues.

Paper Feed Issues

Troubleshooting for paper feeding, jamming, and ejection problems.

Chapter 10 Consumable Products

Ink Cartridges

Information on available black and color ink cartridges.

EPSON Special Media

List of available EPSON special media for printing.

Appendix A Tips for Color Printing

Basics of Color

Understanding color properties (hue, saturation, brightness) and CMYK.

Image Resolution and Image Size

How image resolution affects print quality and size.

Guidelines for Using Color

Advice on effectively using color in documents for impact.

Appendix B Printer Specifications

Printing Specifications

Details on printing method, nozzles, resolution, and control code.

Paper Specifications

Information on supported paper types, sizes, thickness, and weight.

Ink Cartridge Specifications

Details on black and color ink cartridges, including capacity and life.

System Requirements

Minimum and recommended system requirements for PC and Macintosh.

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