Make sure the printer and computer are turned off.
EPSON Stylus® C80

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1 Unpack Everything

Before you begin, make sure your computer is set up completely.

1 Remove all the tape and packing material from the printer before you set up, as shown here. The tape may be in slightly different locations on your printer, so be sure to check inside and all around the printer for tape and other packing material.

2 Your printer comes with the items shown here. Make sure you’ve also got a USB or parallel cable to connect your printer.

paper support

ink cartridges

CD-ROM

power cord

Printer Basics

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Follow all the “Safety Instructions” listed in the Printer Basics book.

4 Turn On the Printer

1 With the printer and computer still turned off, plug the printer’s power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the printer. Then plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

2 Press the power button to turn on the printer. The power light flashes and the ink cartridge holders begin to move. Don’t turn on your computer yet.

Always use the power button to turn the printer on or off. Never use an external switch, such as a power strip switch or wall switch.

5 Install the Ink Cartridges

1 Lower the printer’s output tray and open the cover.

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

2 Shake each ink cartridge four or five times. Then unwrap the cartridges.

Don’t remove the cartridge labels, or ink may leak.

3 Wait for the ink cartridge holders to move into loading position. Then lower each ink cartridge into its holder. The color of the cartridge label should match the sticker on the holder.

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Put On the Paper Support

Locate the paper support slots on the back of the printer. Position the paper support as shown here, then slide it into the slots. (Don’t place it in the paper feeder.)

Connect the Printer to
Your Computer

Connect the printer to either a USB port or parallel port. Don’t connect both cables; you only use one or the other. Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below.

Shut down your computer before connecting the cable. In Windows®, click Start and select your Shut Down or Turn Off option.

If You Have a USB Port

(USB connection is not supported for Windows® 95 or Windows NT® 4.0.)

1 Make sure the printer and computer are turned off.

2 Connect the square end of the USB cable to your printer’s USB port.

3 Connect the flat end of the cable to your computer’s USB port or a first tier USB hub port.

If You Have a PC Parallel Port

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2 Connect the larger end of the parallel cable to your printer’s parallel port. Then secure it with the wire clips by pushing them inwards, as shown.

3 Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s parallel port and secure it as necessary.

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Install all four ink cartridges, and leave them installed for all types of printing, or the printer won‘t work.

Gently push each cartridge down until it clicks into place.

Press theink button and close the printer cover.

Ink charging takes about 90 seconds. You will see the power light flash and hear the printer charging your ink. Don’t turn off the printer during this process or you’ll waste ink.

Never turn off the printer when the power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.

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