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Caution:
It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. If the rated voltage and 
your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do 
not plug in the power cord.

Note:
If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on 
the back of the printer.

6.

After plugging in the power cord, the Setup 
utility opens automatically. If a message informs 
you to restart your computer, follow the 
instructions.

 

Installing and Checking the Ink 
Cartridges

When your printer software installation is complete, the Setup utility opens 
automatically. The Setup utility leads you through the ink cartridge 
installation process and then prints nozzle and print head alignment check 
patterns to ensure that your printer is operating correctly. Follow the on-
screen instructions. When an on-screen message informs you that the ink 
cartridge installation is complete, click 

OK

 and proceed to step 

.

Note:

After the setup process is complete, a printer-shaped shortcut icon appears on 
the Windows taskbar. For details on how to use this icon see "Monitoring 
Preferences" in your online Reference Guide.

If you did not use the Setup utility to install ink cartridges, use EPSON Status 
Monitor3 to install them. To access EPSON Status Monitor3, right click the 
printer shortcut icon on the taskbar, and choose EPSON Stylus COLOR 480. 
Then click the 

How to

 button.

Installing the Ink Cartridges

Please pay attention to the following information when installing the ink 
cartridges.

Printed in Japan 00.xx-xx

Copyright© 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

Summary of Contents for STYLUS COLOR 480

Page 1: ...4012277 00 C01 ...

Page 2: ...et of cartridges Please note the use of genuine EPSON consumables is recommended to ensure that printout quality and trouble free operation is maintained ink cartridge package contains both black and color ink cartridges power cord The power cordmaycome attached to the printer in certain locations Follow steps through in this manual to install the printer software After the software installation i...

Page 3: ...d to obtain the appropriate cable See Options and Consumable Products in the Daily Use guide for details Follow these steps to connect the printer to your PC 1 Make sure that the computer is turned off and the printer s power cord is unplugged 2 Plug the cable connector securely into the printer s interface connector Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides If yo...

Page 4: ...as described below Follow these steps to install your printer software 1 Make sure that your printer is unplugged 2 Turn on your computer and start Windows If the New Hardware Found dialog box or any other Wizard appears click Cancel 3 Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD ROM drive The Installer dialog box appears If it does not double click the My Computer icon Click...

Page 5: ...nt head alignment check patterns to ensure that your printer is operating correctly Follow the on screen instructions When an on screen message informs you that the ink cartridge installation is complete click OK and proceed to step Note After the setup process is complete a printer shaped shortcut icon appears on the Windows taskbar For details on how to use this icon see Monitoring Preferences i...

Page 6: ...k Once you install the ink cartridges do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges otherwise the cartridges may become unusable Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage the printer Note Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them or the ink may dry up Install both ink cartridges If either of the cartridges is not installed the...

Page 7: ...nding line number from the appropriate drop down list box in the Print Head Alignment dialog box then click Finish to put the new settings into effect Note If you cannot find a line which is aligned correctly select the number of theline which is the closest to being correct and click Realignment The alignment test sheet will be printed again Printing Your First Page After making sure your printer...

Page 8: ...pens This example is from Paint 6 Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 480 is selected in the Name listbox thenclickProperties The printer driver opens 7 Click the Main tab then click anywhere in the Media Type box and select Plain Paper Note The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results See your online Reference Guide for detailed information 8 Click Close Pri...

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