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 Unpacking

 Unpacking

 Unpacking

 Unpacking

1. Remove the contents from the box. Remove all tape and 

packing material from the printer. Be sure not to touch the 
ribbon cable inside the printer.

2. Attach the paper support and plug in the printer.

 Installing the Ink Cartridges

 Installing the Ink Cartridges

 Installing the Ink Cartridges

 Installing the Ink Cartridges

1. Press the 

P

power button to turn on the printer.

2. Shake the ink cartridge four or five times before opening the package, and remove the ink cartridges from their protective bags.

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Caution:

Be careful not to break the hook on the side of the ink cartridge when 
you remove it from the protective bag.

Do not shake the ink cartridge after removing it from the bag; this can 
cause leakage.

Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.

3. Install the ink cartridges as shown below.

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Caution:

Push the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. 

Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.

Do not load paper until ink charging is complete.

Note:

Install all ink cartridges. The printer will not work unless all cartridges are installed properly.

4. Press the 

H

ink button.

The printer begins ink charging. It takes about 

one and a half minutes

. While charging, the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds. This is normal.

When the green light stops flashing, ink charging is complete.

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Caution:

Do not turn off the printer during the ink charging process.

Note:

The ink cartridges packaged with your printer are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high quality 
printouts, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink. This one-off process consumes a quantity of ink 
and subsequent cartridge sets will last for their full rated life.

The contents may vary in certain locations.
The power cord comes attached in some countries.

Setup

ink cartridges

printer

CD-ROM

paper support

power cord

Do not touch this part.

Do not remove 
the tape seal 
from the ink 
supply parts.

 Installing the Printer Software

 Installing the Printer Software

 Installing the Printer Software

 Installing the Printer Software

1. Press the 

P

power button to turn off 

the printer. The green light goes off.

2. Connect the printer and computer with a USB or parallel 

cable, then insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM 
drive.

3. Install the printer software.

Select your country or area of residence if the selection window appears.  
Then except where otherwise instructed, click or double-click the areas 
circled in red to proceed.

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Caution:

Turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer 
software.

Note:

If the language selection window appears, select your preferred 
language.

After installation is complete, see the 

Reference Guide

 for detailed 

information about printing from your computer for the first time.

The CD-ROM includes EPSON PhotoQuicker.
EPSON PhotoQuicker is a fun and easy to use program with a number of features 
that help you create outstanding photos. It also allows you to create borderless 
photos.
For more details, double-click the 

ESC66 Software Guide

 icon on the desktop to 

view 

Photo Print Software Setup

.

 Loading Paper

 Loading Paper

 Loading Paper

 Loading Paper

Note:

To adjust the left edge guide, hold down the locking tab and slide the guide against the paper stack.

 Viewing the Reference Guide

 Viewing the Reference Guide

 Viewing the Reference Guide

 Viewing the Reference Guide

The 

Reference Guide

 provides detailed information about printing from a computer, printer maintenance, problem solving, and safety.

To view the 

Reference Guide

, double-click the  

ESC66 Reference Guide

 icon on the desktop.

You can also access the 

Reference Guide

 via the Start menu. To do so, click 

Start

, point to 

All Programs

 in Windows XP or 

Programs

 in Windows Me, 98, 95, or 2000, 

point to 

EPSON

, then select  

ESC66 Reference Guide

.

Safety Instructions

Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using your printer. 

When choosing a place for the printer

Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, 
strong light, or heat sources.

Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, or vibrations.

Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation.

Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. If you place the 
printer by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the printer and the wall. The printer will not operate 
properly if it is tilted at an angle.

When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. Otherwise ink may leak 
from the cartridge.

When choosing a power source

Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.

Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock.

This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the 
extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices 
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker 
to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer.

When handling ink cartridges

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them.

Shake the new ink cartridges four or five times before opening the packages.

Do not shake the ink cartridges after opening the packages; this can cause leakage.

Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package.

Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink 
gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with 
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.

Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.

The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information, such as the amount of ink remaining, 
so that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is 
consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.

Store ink cartridge with its label facing upward. Do not store cartridge upside down.

When using the printer

Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing.

Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.

Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet 
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.

Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.

Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer 
from printing.

Information for United Kingdom Users
Use of options

EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable 
products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

Safety information

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Warning:

Refer to the rating plate for the voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.

Important:

 

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live

If you have to fit a plug:

As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a 
plug, please observe the following:

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L.

If the plug is damaged, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician.

Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.

USB

USB

USB

USB

Parallel

Parallel

Parallel

Parallel

Follow the on-screen instructions.
If the installer dialog box does not appear, 
double-click 

EPSETUP.EXE

 on the CD-ROM.

Setup

Color Ink Jet Printer

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Cautions 

must be observed to avoid 

damage to your equipment.

Notes 

contain important information and 

useful tips on the operation of your printer.

English

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its 
affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, 
repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko 
Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products 
by Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Stylus is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

General Notice:

 Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Warnings 

must be followed carefully to 

avoid bodily injury.

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