EPSON Stylus C40UX
EPSON paper name
Size
Part number
paper support
Photo Paper
4 x 6 inches,
perforated
printer cover
S041134
Letter - 20 sheets S041141
Letter - 500 sheets S041272
Letter - 100 sheets S041271
A4
Panoramic
S041140
S041145
Ink Jet Transparencies
Letter
A4
S041064
S041063
Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Photo Quality Glossy Film
Letter
S041257
Letter
A4
A6
S041072
S041071
S041107
Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4
S041106
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
Letter - 10 sheets S041153
Letter - 50 sheets S041155
output tray
left edge guide
Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
Letter
S041267
ink cartridges
(do not remove holder)
Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) A6
Photo Stickers (refill) A6
S041144-KIT
S041144
power button
and light
maintenance
button and
error light
Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration
Black
Color
48 nozzles
45 nozzles (15 each: cyan, magenta, yellow)
Maximum 1440 dpi × 720 dpi
Bidirectional with logic seeking
8 ppm
Resolution
Print direction
Print speed
Input buffer
Accessories
Ink Cartridges
12KB
Mechanical
Paper feed method Friction
Cartridge
Black
Part numbers
T013201 (U.S); TO13311 (Canada)
T014201 (U.S); TO14311 (Canada)
Paper path
Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder
capacity
Color
100 sheets of 17 lb (65.8 g/m2) paper
Media
Dimensions
Storage
EPSON paper name
Size
Part number
Width: 16.7 inches (424 mm)
Depth: 9.0 inches (229 mm)
Height: 6.8 inches (172 mm)
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
Letter
A4
S041060
S041059
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
Letter
A4
Legal
S041062
S041061
S041067
Printing
Weight
Width: 16.7 inches (424 mm)
Depth: 18.1 inches (460 mm)
Height: 10.9 inches (277 mm)
A6
S041054
6.1 lb (2.8 kg) without the ink cartridges
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Paper
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)
Plain bond paper and special ink jet 0.003 to 0.004
papers distributed by EPSON
17 to 24 lb
inch (0.08 to 0.11 (64 to 90 g/m2)
mm) for plain bond for plain bond
paper
paper
A5 (148 × 210 mm)
A6 (105 × 148 mm)
Transparencies, glossy film Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Transparencies and glossy film
distributed by EPSON
0.005 inch
(0.13 mm)
—
A6 (105 × 148 mm; glossy film only)
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
Envelopes
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Self adhesive sheets distributed by
EPSON
—
—
No. 10, 4.1 × 9.5 inches (104 × 241 mm) Plain bond paper or air mail paper
DL, 4.3 × 8.7 inches (110 × 220 mm)
0.006 to 0.02 inch 12 to 20 lb
(0.16 to 0.52 mm) (45 to 75 g/m )
2
C6, 4.4 × 6.4 inches (114 × 162 mm)
Ink jet cards
Photo Paper
A6 (105 × 148 mm)
Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON
Photo paper distributed by EPSON
—
—
—
—
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
Panoramic (210 × 594 mm)
Photo Stickers
A6 (105 × 148 mm), 16 frames/sheet
Photo stickers distributed by EPSON —
—
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Paper
Transfer paper distributed by EPSON 0.007 inch
(0.18 mm)
33 lb
(124 g/m )
2
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first,
except for envelopes. Load envelopes flap edge first with
the flap side down
Printable area
A
A
B-L
B-R
C
B-L
B-R
C
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.
envelopes
single sheets/index cards
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.
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).
Do not load curled or folded paper.
Use papers under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
*
Youcan extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12inch(3.0 mm)
by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However,
print quality may decline in the expanded area.
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
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3. Unpack the ink cartridges that came with your printer and
remove the yellow tabs.
Control Panel
To diagnose some problems, check the printer’s control panel,
Lights
Problem and solution
b on
No paper is loaded in
the printer
Load paper in the sheet feeder,
then press the b maintenance
button. The printer resumes
printing and the light goes out.
black cartridge
color cartridge
Don’t remove the seals from the bottom of the
cartridges; ink will leak 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
Keep the cartridges out of the reach of children.
4. Insert both cartridges as shown and close the clamps.
black
color
bmaintenance button to
resume printing.
b
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
flashing
(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.
Install both ink cartridges or the printer won’t work.
P off
b on
The print head is
Turn off the printer. Open the
5. Press the b maintenance button and close the printer
cover. The P power light flashes and you hear the ink
charging.
obstructed by jammed printer cover and remove any
paper or other material paper or other obstructions from
and can’t return to the the paper path. Then, turn the
home position
printer back on. If the error does
not clear, contact your dealer.
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.
An unknown printer
Turn off the printer and contact
your dealer.
Pbflashing error has occurred
flashing
6. Wait until ink charging is finished (the P power light stops
flashing).
Installing the First Ink Cartridges
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Open the cover and lift the ink cartridge clamps
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Additional Media Loading Guidelines
Testing the Printer
Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with
your special media; they may damage the printer.
You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem
comes from the printer itself or some other source.
❏ Always load paper short edge first, even when printing
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
landscape-oriented pictures.
❏ Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the
2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
printable surface.
3. Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and
release the Ppower button. Continue holding down the
b maintenance button until the P power light starts
to flash, then release it.
❏ 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.
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.)
❏ If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet
of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before
printing.
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.
❏ 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
❏ 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.
special media:
Load this number of
For this paper name...
sheets
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Up to 30 sheets
Up to 30 sheets; 10
sheets for legal-size
Printing on Special Media
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
Up to 30 cards with the
included support sheet
beneath the stack
Select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in
the table below.
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
Select this Media Type
For this paper name...
setting
Plain paper and envelopes
Plain paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
EPSON Photo Stickers
One sheet at a time
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 (Panoramic size)
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies
Up to 10 sheets
EPSON Photo Paper
Photo Paper
EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6-inch size)
Up to 20 sheets with the
included support sheet
beneath the stack
EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Stickers
Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Paper (A4- and letter-size)
Matte Paper - Heavyweight
One sheet at a time with
the included support
sheet beneath the sheet
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies
Ink Jet Transparencies
EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Up to 20 sheets with the
included support sheet
beneath the stack
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Replacing an Ink Cartridge
Cleaning the Print Head
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.
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.
Use these ink cartridges before the expiration date on the
package:
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).
❏ 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
You can also clean the print head by holding down the
b maintenance 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.
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.)
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
2. Lift the ink cartridge clamp and remove the cartridge.
3. Unpack the new ink cartridge and remove the yellow tab.
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.
If ink gets on your hands, wash them with soap and
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water.
❏ Windows: click Start, point to Settings, then select
Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus C40
4. Insert the new cartridge and close the clamp.
printer icon and select Properties (Windows 98 or Me)
or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). Click the
Utility tab, then click the
❏ Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup
or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the
Head Cleaning button.
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.
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.)
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.
6. Wait until ink charging is finished (the P power light stops
flashing and the b error light goes out).
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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).
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.
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.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on, but not printing, and
letter-size plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is loaded.
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.
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.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
❏ 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
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:
Utility tab, then click the
button.
Print Head Alignment
❏ Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup
or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the
Print Head Alignment button.
❏ If your printout looks okay, you’re done.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page.
You see the alignment window.
❏ If any dots or lines are missing (as shown below), clean the
print head again; see the previous section for instructions.
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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3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper
support.
Cleaning the Printer
4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to
the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
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.
Tape the ink
cartridge holder to
the printer case
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.
5. Push in the output tray.
Don’t clean the print
head guide rail.
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.
Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.
After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the
print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in
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.
Related Documentation
Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special
paper; they may jam inside the printer.
TM-SC40UX
PL-SC40UX
CPD-12408
CPD-12420
CPD-12409
EPSON Stylus C40UX Service Manual
EPSON Stylus C40UX Parts Price List
EPSON Stylus C40UX Start Here
Transporting the Printer
EPSON Stylus C40UX Notices booklet
If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it
for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
EPSON Stylus C40UX CD-ROM with
Reference Guide
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges
installed when transporting the printer.
CPD-12433
EPSON Stylus C40UX slipsheet
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.
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