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Accessories

Ink Cartridges

Media

Printer Specifications

Printing

Printing method On-demand ink jet

Nozzle configuration

Black 48 nozzles

Color 45 nozzles (15 each: cyan, magenta, yellow)

Resolution Maximum 1440 dpi × 720 dpi

Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking

Print speed 8 ppm

Input buffer 12KB

Mechanical

Paper feed method Friction

Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry

Sheet feeder

capacity 100 sheets of 17 lb (65.8 g/m2) paper

Dimensions

Storage Width: 16.7 inches (424 mm)

Depth: 9.0 inches (229 mm)

Height: 6.8 inches (172 mm)

Printing Width: 16.7 inches (424 mm)

Depth: 18.1 inches (460 mm)

Height: 10.9 inches (277 mm)

Weight 6.1 lb (2.8 kg) without the ink cartridges

Cartridge Part numbers

Black T013201 (U.S); TO13311 (Canada)

Color T014201 (U.S); TO14311 (Canada)

EPSON paper name Size Part number

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter

A4

S041060

S041059

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter

A4

Legal

S041062

S041061

S041067

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 S041054

paper support

printer cover

output tray

left edge guide

ink cartridges

(do not remove holder)

power button

and light

maintenance

button and

error light

Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches,

perforated

Letter - 20 sheets

Letter - 500 sheets

Letter - 100 sheets

A4

Panoramic

S041134

S041141

S041272

S041271

S041140

S041145

Ink Jet Transparencies Letter

A4

S041064

S041063

Matte Paper - Heavyweight Letter S041257

Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter

A4

A6

S041072

S041071

S041107

Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 S041106

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper Letter - 10 sheets

Letter - 50 sheets

S041153

S041155

Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Letter S041267

Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper)

Photo Stickers (refill)

A6

A6

S041144-KIT

S041144

EPSON paper name Size Part number

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Electrical

* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s

voltage.

Environmental

Temperature

Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

Storage* −4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Transit* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Humidity (without condensation)

Operation 20 to 80% RH

Storage*5 to 85% RH

*Stored in shipping container

Safety Approvals

Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 Class B

Ink Cartridges

* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink

replacement. The actual print capacity may vary.

** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at

77 °F (25 °C).

To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges

and do not refill them. Other products may cause

damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s

warranties.

Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has

expired.

Specification 120 V Model 220−240 V Model

Input voltage

range*

99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V

Rated frequency

range

50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency

range

49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Rated current 0.4 A 0.2 A

Power consumption Approx. 16 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)

Approx. 4 W in standby mode

Specification

Black ink cartridge

(T013xxx)

Color ink cartridge

(T014xxx)

Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Print capacity* 210 pages, 5% in

calculation, except for

initial ink cartridge

150 pages, 5% each CMY

(total 15%) in calculation,

except for initial ink

cartridge

Cartridge life 2 years from production date (if unopened)

(within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F

[25 °C])

Storage

temperature

−4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Transit

temperature

−22 to 140 °F (−30 to 60 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Freezing

temperature**

3.2 °F (−16 °C) −0.4 °F (−18 °C)

Dimensions 0.78 × 2.08 × 1.52 inches

(W ×D×H)

19.8 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm

(W ×D×H)

1.69 × 2.08 × 1.52 inches

(W ×D×H)

42.9 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm

(W ×D×H)

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Paper

Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first,

except for envelopes. Load envelopes flap edge first with

the flap side down

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper

may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON

cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or

type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before

purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause

paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems,

switch to a higher grade of paper.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use papers under these conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)

Humidity: 40 to 60% RH

Store printouts on Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self

Adhesive Sheets under these conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C)

Humidity: 20 to 60% RH

Printable area

A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).

When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy

Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30.0 mm).

B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).

B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).

C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm).

* You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12 inch (3.0 mm)

by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However,

print quality may decline in the expanded area.

Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight

Single sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches)

Half letter (statement, 5.5 × 8.5 inches)

Executive (7.5 × 10 inches)

A4 (210 × 297 mm)

A5 (148 × 210 mm)

A6 (105 × 148 mm)

Plain bond paper and special ink jet

papers distributed by EPSON

0.003 to 0.004

inch (0.08 to 0.11

mm) for plain bond

paper

17 to 24 lb

(64 to 90 g/m2)

for plain bond

paper

Transparencies, glossy film Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

A4 (210 × 297 mm)

A6 (105 × 148 mm; glossy film only)

Transparencies and glossy film

distributed by EPSON

0.005 inch

(0.13 mm)

—

Matte Paper - Heavyweight Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte paper distributed by EPSON 0.009 inch

(0.23 mm)

44 lb

(167 g/m2)

Self-adhesive sheets A4 (210 × 297 mm) Self adhesive sheets distributed by

EPSON

——

Envelopes No. 10, 4.1 × 9.5 inches (104 × 241 mm)

DL, 4.3 × 8.7 inches (110 × 220 mm)

C6, 4.4 × 6.4 inches (114 × 162 mm)

Plain bond paper or air mail paper 0.006 to 0.02 inch

(0.16 to 0.52 mm)

12 to 20 lb

(45 to 75 g/m2)

Ink jet cards A6 (105 × 148 mm) Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON ——

Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

A4 (210 × 297 mm)

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)

Panoramic (210 × 594 mm)

Photo paper distributed by EPSON ——

Photo Stickers A6 (105 × 148 mm), 16 frames/sheet Photo stickers distributed by EPSON ——

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer

Paper

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Transfer paper distributed by EPSON 0.007 inch

(0.18 mm)

33 lb

(124 g/m2)

A

B-L B-R

C

A

B-L B-R

C

single sheets/index cards

envelopes

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Control Panel

To diagnose some problems, check the printer’s control panel,

as described below, or run a printer check (page 5).

Installing the First Ink Cartridges

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Open the cover and lift the ink cartridge clamps

3. Unpack the ink cartridges that came with your printer and

remove the yellow tabs.

Don’t remove the seals from the bottom of the

cartridges; ink will leak out.

Keep the cartridges out of the reach of children.

4. Insert both cartridges as shown and close the clamps.

Install both ink cartridges or the printer won’t work.

5. Press the

b maintenance button and close the printer

cover. The

P power light flashes and you hear the ink

charging.

Don’t turn off the printer or interrupt charging while

the

P power light is flashing or you’ll use up more ink

than necessary when you turn it back on.

6. Wait until ink charging is finished (the

P power light stops

flashing).

Lights Problem and solution

b on No paper is loaded in

the printer

Load paper in the sheet feeder,

then press the

bmaintenance

button. The printer resumes

printing and the light goes out.

Paper has jammed in

the printer

Press the

bmaintenance

button to eject the jammed

paper. If the error does not clear,

open the printer cover and

remove all of the paper inside,

including any torn pieces. Then,

reload the paper in the sheet

feeder and press the

bmaintenance button to

resume printing.

b

flashing

The black or color ink

cartridge is nearly

empty

Obtain a replacement black or

color ink cartridge. To determine

which cartridge is nearly empty,

check the ink level using EPSON

Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or

EPSON StatusMonitor

(Macintosh).

b on The black or color ink

cartridge is empty or

not installed

Replace the black or color ink

cartridge with a new one.

P off

b on

The print head is

obstructed by jammed

paper or other material

and can’t return to the

home position

Turn off the printer. Open the

printer cover and remove any

paper or other obstructions from

the paper path. Then, turn the

printer back on. If the error does

not clear, contact your dealer.

P flashing

b

flashing

An unknown printer

error has occurred

Turn off the printer and contact

your dealer.

black cartridge color cartridge

black color

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Testing the Printer

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem

comes from the printer itself or some other source.

1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.

3. Hold down the

b maintenance button, then press and

release the

Ppower button. Continue holding down the

bmaintenance button until the

P power light starts

to flash, then release it.

The printer prints one page showing its ROM version

number and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps

in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 6.)

4. Turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then

reconnect the cable and turn on your printer and computer.

❏If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in

your software settings, interface cable, or computer.

Your software may not be installed correctly.

❏If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem

with your printer. Try the suggestions in the electronic

Reference Guide on the printer software CD-ROM. If

nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON.

Printing on Special Media

Select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in

the table below.

Additional Media Loading Guidelines

Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with

your special media; they may damage the printer.

❏Always load paper short edge first, even when printing

landscape-oriented pictures.

❏Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the

printable surface.

❏Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face

up in the sheet feeder.

❏You can load paper up to the tab on the right edge guide.

❏In addition to the Media Type setting, remember to select

the correct Paper Size for your media in the printer

software.

❏If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet

of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before

printing.

❏Some special media have a cut corner that you need to

position in the upper right corner when you load it.

❏You can load the following number of sheets of EPSON

special media:

For this paper name...

Select this Media Type

setting

Plain paper and envelopes Plain paper

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive

Sheets

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Paper

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards

Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Photo Stickers

Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight

For this paper name...

Load this number of

sheets

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Up to 30 sheets

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Up to 30 sheets; 10

sheets for legal-size

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards

Up to 30 cards with the

included support sheet

beneath the stack

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film Up to 20 sheets (one

sheet at a time for

A6-size) with the

included support sheet

or a sheet of plain paper

beneath the stack

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

EPSON Photo Stickers

EPSON Photo Paper (Panoramic size)

One sheet at a time

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Up to 10 sheets

EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6-inch size) Up to 20 sheets with the

included support sheet

beneath the stack

EPSON Photo Paper (A4- and letter-size) One sheet at a time with

the included support

sheet beneath the sheet

Matte Paper - Heavyweight Up to 20 sheets with the

included support sheet

beneath the stack

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Replacing an Ink Cartridge

To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink

cartridges and don’t refill them. Other products may

cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s

warranty.

Use these ink cartridges before the expiration date on the

package:

❏Black: T013201 (U.S.) or T013311 (Canada)

❏Color: T014201 (U.S.) or T014311 (Canada)

Low ink:

b error light flashes and a status screen appears

telling you which cartridge is low.

Empty cartridge:

b error light stays lit and the empty

cartridge is indicated on the screen; you must replace it to

continue printing.

1. Open the printer cover and press the

b maintenance

button for 6 seconds. The print head moves to the

cartridge’s replacement position. (If both ink cartridges

need replacement, it moves to the black cartridge position

first.)

2. Lift the ink cartridge clamp and remove the cartridge.

3. Unpack the new ink cartridge and remove the yellow tab.

If ink gets on your hands, wash them with soap and

water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately

with water.

4. Insert the new cartridge and close the clamp.

5. Press the

b maintenance button and close the printer

cover. (If the other cartridge needs replacement, the print

head moves into loading position. Repeat steps 2

through 5.)

6. Wait until ink charging is finished (the

P power light stops

flashing and the

b error light goes out).

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or

lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the

print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink

properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if

quality declines.

This section explains how to clean the print head using the

Head Cleaning utility. This is the recommended method

when the printer is connected directly to your computer (not

over a network).

You can also clean the print head by holding down the

bmaintenance button on the printer’s control panel for three

seconds when the

b error light is off. See the electronic

Reference Guide on your printer software CD-ROM for

detailed instructions.

When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the

print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your

printer at least once a month to maintain good print

quality.

Running the Head Cleaning Utility

Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the

b error light is off. (If the

b error light is flashing or on,

you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see the section to

the left for details.)

2. Do one of the following:

❏Windows: right-click the Status Monitor 3 icon on

the right side of the Windows taskbar. Then click Head

Cleaning.

❏Windows: click Start, point to Settings, then select

Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus C40

printer icon and select Properties (Windows 98 or Me)

or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). Click the

Utility tab, then click the Head Cleaning button.

❏Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup

or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the

Head Cleaning button.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print

head. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the

printer makes some noise and the

P power light flashes.

Never turn off the printer while the

P power light is

flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise

for more than 5 minutes.

4. When the

P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check

to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.

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Make sure plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is loaded

in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Then

click Print. The nozzle check pattern prints (see the next

section for details).

5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click

Finish.

If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print

head again.

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or

four times, check the solutions in the electronic Reference

Guide on your printer software CD-ROM. You can also

turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any

dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head

again.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each black and

colored area should be complete, with no gaps in the dot

pattern, as shown below:

❏If your printout looks okay, you’re done.

❏If any dots or lines are missing (as shown below), clean the

print head again; see the previous section for instructions.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may

need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected

to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head

Alignment utility.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, but not printing, and

letter-size plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is loaded.

Load paper that’s at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to

prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging

your printouts.

2. Do one of the following:

❏Windows: right-click the Status Monitor 3 icon on

the right side of the Windows taskbar. Then click Print

Head Alignment.

❏Windows: click Start, point to Settings, then select

Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus C40UX

printer icon and select Properties (Windows 98 or Me)

or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). Click the

Utility tab, then click the Print Head Alignment

button.

❏Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup

or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the

Print Head Alignment button.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page.

You see the alignment window.

4. On the printed page, select the pattern that shows the two

vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other.

You may need to use a magnifying glass.

Select one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. Then enter

the number of the best pattern for each row in the

corresponding boxes on the screen.

5. Click Realignment to print another test page. Make sure

the pattern numbered 8 in each row is the best aligned. If

not, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6. When you’re finished, click Finish.

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Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it

several times a year. Follow these steps:

1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and

disconnect the printer cable.

2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or

dirt from the sheet feeder.

3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.

4. Clean ink out of the printer’s

interior with a soft, damp cloth.

Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.

Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner

for cleaning; they can damage the printer components

and case.

Don’t get water on the printer components and don’t

spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.

Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special

paper; they may jam inside the printer.

Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it

for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.

To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges

installed when transporting the printer.

Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after

installing the printer in its new location.

Follow these steps:

1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the

far right position, then turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then

disconnect the printer cable from the printer.

3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper

support.

4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to

the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.

5. Push in the output tray.

6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box

using the protective materials that came with them. See

your Start Here sheet.

Keep the printer level as you transport it.

After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the

print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in

print quality, clean the print head (see page 6); if output is

misaligned, align the print head (see page 7).

Related Documentation

TM-SC40UX EPSON Stylus C40UX Service Manual

PL-SC40UX EPSON Stylus C40UX Parts Price List

CPD-12408 EPSON Stylus C40UX Start Here

CPD-12420 EPSON Stylus C40UX Notices booklet

CPD-12409 EPSON Stylus C40UX CD-ROM with

Reference Guide

CPD-12433 EPSON Stylus C40UX slipsheet

Don’t clean the print

head guide rail.

Tape the ink

cartridge holder to

the printer case