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Windows 98 and Me
1
Make sure your printer is connected and turned on.
Then turn on your computer.
2 Wait for Windows to detect your printer and display a screen like this:
DON’T CLICK ANY BUTTONS ON THIS SCREEN.
Note: If a screen like this doesn’t appear, make sure your printer
is turned on and connected.
3 Put the Epson CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive and wait a few
seconds for the CD to be recognized.
4 Click Next on the Add New Hardware Wizard Screen.
(In Windows Me, you may not need to click Next.)
If you’re using Windows 98, continue with step 5.
If you’re using Windows Me, go to step 9.
5 When you see this screen, click the Search for option, then click Next.
6 When you see this screen, click CD-ROM drive. Make sure Specify a
location is not checked, then click Next.
7 At the next screen, click Next. Installation proceeds automatically.
8 When installation halts, click Finish. Your computer detects your printer
again.
9 Do one of the following:
Click Next on each of the four screens that follow.
Click Next on the next screen. When the Add Printer Wizard
screen appears, click Finish.
10 When installation halts, click Finish. You see the license agreement.
11 Read the agreement and click Agree.
Continue with the instructions in “Finishing Windows Installation” in the
next column.
Me
98
Me
98
Here’s where to look for answers:
Quick Guide
Check this handy booklet for step-by-step instructions
on printing documents and photos, replacing ink
cartridges, and solving common problems.
On-screen Printer User’s Guide
Double-click the Printer User’s Guide icon on your desktop to view
detailed information about your Epson Stylus C86.
On-screen Help for Epson Software
™
Film Factory
™
Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen
when you’re using the program. In Windows you can also go to Start >
Programs (or All Programs) > Film Factory > Getting Started Guide.
EPSON Technical Support
• World Wide Web
From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at
http://support.epson.com. Here you can download drivers and other
files, look at product documentation and troubleshooting information,
and receive technical advice through e-mail.
• Automated Telephone Services
A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. To use these services, you must have a touch tone
telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your Epson SoundAdvice
SM
Express Code is 70535. Use this code to quickly select the
Epson Stylus C86 in SoundAdvice.
Questions?
Windows 2000
1
Make sure your printer is connected and turned on.
Then turn on your computer.
2 Wait for Windows to detect your printer and display a screen like this:
DON’T CLICK ANY BUTTONS ON THIS SCREEN.
Note: If a screen like this doesn’t appear, make sure your printer
is turned on and connected.
3 Put the Epson CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive and wait
a few seconds for the CD to be recognized.
4 Click Next on the Found New Hardware Wizard screen.
5 When you see this sceen, click the Search for option, then
click Next.
6 Click CD-ROM drive, then click Next. Make sure Specify a location
is not checked.
7 At the next screen, click Next. Installation proceeds automatically.
8 When installation halts, click Finish.
9 Read the agreement and click Agree. Continue with the instructions in
“Finishing Windows Installation”.
Finishing Windows Installation
1
Make sure you have paper loaded in the printer. Then click Print a
Test Page to check that your printer is set up correctly.
2 Click Install Epson Software
Film Factory. If you want the
program, click Install.
If you see a message about
installing QuickTime
®
, click Yes
and follow the instructions on
the screen. You don’t need a
registration number.
3 Click Install Printer User’s Guide.
4 Click Add Epson Photo Website Links and follow the instructions on
the screen. The click Back to return to the Options menu.
5 Click Install Epson Web-To-Pageand follow the instructions on
the screen.
6 When you’re finished, click Exit to close the Options Menu.
7 When you see the Epson Product Registration screen, register your
printer as instructed, then remove the Epson CD.
You’re ready to print! See your Quick Guide for details.
Macintosh
Note: To print from Macintosh Classic applications as well as OS X
applications, follow the steps below in OS X, then restart your Macintosh
in OS 9 and follow the steps below again.
1 Make sure your printer is connected and turned on.
Then turn on your Macintosh.
2 Put the Epson CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive and wait a few
seconds for the CD to be recognized.
3 If the CD-ROM window doesn’t open automatically, double-click the
Epson CD-ROM icon. Then double-click Epson installer.
4 When you see the license agreement, read it and click Agree.
5 At the Options Menu, click
Install Printer Driver. In Mac
OS X, enter your administrator
password and click OK.
6 Follow the instructions on the
screen to install the software.
7 Click Install Epson Software Film Factory. If you want the program,
click Install and follow the instructions on the screen.
8 Click Install Printer User’s Guide.
9 Click Share Photos Online and follow the instructions on the screen.
10 Click Explore Photo Projects Online and follow the instructions on
the screen.
11 When you’re finished, click Exit to close the Options Menu.
12 When you see the Epson Product Registration screen, register your
printer as instructed, then remove the Epson CD and restart your
Macintosh.
Continue with the instructions below for your operating system.
Mac OS X
1
Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the
Utilities folder and select Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
If necessary, click Add.
2 On the Printer List screen, click the Add button.
3 Select EPSON USB from the
pull-down list, click Stylus C86,
then select All from the Page
Setup drop-down list.
Note: If you don’t see your
printer in the Printer List, make
sure the printer is turned on and
connected.
4 Click Add. You see the printer list with the Stylus C86 and Stylus
C86 (Sheet Feeder - Borderless) printer options.
5 Close the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
You’re ready to print! See your Quick Guide for details.
Mac OS 9
1
Open the Apple
®
menu and select Chooser.
2 Click the C86 Series icon, click your USB port, and turn on
Background printing.
3 Close the Chooser.
You’re ready to print! See your Quick Guide for details.
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registered trademark, Epson Software is a trademark, and Epson Store and SoundAdvice are service
marks of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
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Use genuine EPSON inks and paper to get the best results from your EPSON
printer! You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from your
local retailer or from the EPSON Store
SM
at (800) 873-7766, or visit
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Look for these cartridges and paper:
T044120 T043120 T044220 T044320 T044420
Standard Black High Capacity Cyan Ink Magenta Ink Yellow Ink
Ink Cartridge Black Ink Cartridge Cartridge Cartridge
Cartridge
DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper
DURABrite
®
Ink Glossy Photo Paper is a high-gloss,
heavyweight paper that is optimized for use with
DURABrite inks. This paper is perfect for snapshots
and photo enlargements. Available in letter and
4 x 6" size.
Premium Bright White Paper
Premium Bright White Paper has a sleek,
ultra-smooth surface, and 108+ brightness.
This paper delivers crisp black text and vivid,
colorful images. It’s perfect for everyday
printing—especially two-sided documents.
Double-Sided Matte Paper
Double-Sided Matte Paper is coated on both sides
with a flat matte finish for photographic quality
output. It’s the ideal paper when you need
high-quality double-sided printing for brochures,
newsletters, or flyers.
How To Get Paper and Ink
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