Page 1 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions Printer Parts..........10 Control Panel .
Page 3 Preparing the print data .......68 Printing from EPSON Easy Photo Print ....68 Printing from the printer driver .
Page 4 EPSON Printer Utility ........170...
Page 5 EPSON File Manager ........199...
Page 6 Error indicators ........269 EPSON Status Monitor ....... 272 Running a printer operation check .
Page 7 Multiple pages feed ........283 The paper jams ........283 Paper improperly loaded .
Page 8 Using special media ....... . . 354 Loading capacities for Epson special media ... . . 356 Attaching the Multi - Sheet Matte Support .
Page 9 Media type settings ........369 Making User Defined paper sizes for Windows ..372 Making User defined paper sizes for Mac OS X .
Page 10: Printer Parts And Control Panel Functions
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions Printer Parts paper support extension top printer cover paper support front printer cover output tray edge guides extension output tray roll paper support rear edge guide rear manual feed slot USB interface cable connector roll paper knob roll paper holder IEEE 1394 interface cable connector...
Page 11 cartridge cover ink out light print head front manual front edge guide control panel feed slot Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions...
Page 12: Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons Button Function Turns the printer on and off. power Loads or ejects paper. paper Resumes printing if pressed after a paper out error or double feed error. Cancels the printing of a print job if pressed while printing.
Page 13: Lights
Lights Light Description On when the printer is on. power Flashing when the printer is receiving data, printing, having an ink cartridge replaced, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. On when the printer is out of paper. paper out Flashing when the paper tray is jammed, or when the output tray is in an incorrect position.
Page 14: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When setting up your printer Observe the following when setting up the printer: ❏...
Page 15 ❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. ❏ 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.
Page 16: When Choosing A Place For The Printer
When choosing a place for the printer Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer: ❏ 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 40 cm between the back of the printer and the wall.
Page 17: When Handling The Ink Cartridges
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer. ❏ Always turn the printer off using the P power button. When this button is pressed, the P power light flashes.
Page 18 ❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible. ❏...
Page 19: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
® NERGY Compliance ® As an NERGY Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® The International NERGY Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal...
Page 20: Chapter 1 How To Print
Chapter 1 How to Print Introduction This section guides you through the procedures for different kinds of printing. “Printing Photos” on page 23 Explains how to print color or black-and-white photos on various sizes or kinds of single-sheet paper. How to Print...
Page 21 “Printing on Roll Paper” on page 29 Explains how to use the main function of the roll paper setting, printing banners. This allows you to print panoramic photos or continuous documents on roll paper. “Printing on Thick Paper” on page 38 Explains how to print documents and images on thick paper.
Page 22 “Printing Text” on page 43 Explains how to print documents and images on various sizes or kinds of single-sheet paper. “Printing Web Pages” on page 49 Explains how to print web pages on various sizes or kinds of single-sheet paper. How to Print...
Page 23: Printing Photos
Printing Photos Handling single sheets of paper Refer to the section below for details on loading single sheets of paper. “Loading single sheets of paper” on page 346 Some types of special media, such as Velvet Fine Art Paper, Watercolor Paper-Radiant White and UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, should be loaded into the rear manual feed slot.
Page 24: Driver Settings For Windows
Using software such as EPSON Easy Photo Print or EPSON Darkroom Print, which are included on the CD-ROM, is the easiest way to make printouts on this printer. For details, see the following section. “EPSON Creativity Suite” on page 198...
Page 25: Driver Settings For Mac Os X
2. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 3. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Format for setting. 4. Make the appropriate Paper Size and Orientation settings. How to Print...
Page 26 5. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. 6. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 7. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies &...
Page 27: Driver Settings For Mac Os 9
Note: If you want to print high quality black-and-white photos, use Advanced B&W Photo. For more details, see the following section. & See “B&W Photo Printing” on page 60 10. Click Print to start printing. Driver settings for Mac OS 9 1.
Page 28 4. Select Auto Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source when feeding paper into the sheet feeder. Select Manual - Roll as the Paper Source when feeding paper into the rear manual feed slot. 5. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout.
Page 29: Printing On Roll Paper
9. Click Print to start printing. Printing on Roll Paper Printing on roll paper allows you to perform high quality banner printing. This means you can print panoramic photos, or a continuous document, rather than individual pages. Handling roll paper Refer to the section below for loading roll paper.
Page 30: Driver Settings For Windows
Driver settings for Windows Note: ❏ You can change the margins for roll paper with the printer driver settings. Refer to the section below to print without margins on either side of your printout. & See “Borderless Printing” on page 66 ❏...
Page 31 8. Select the appropriate Size setting. 9. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. Note: Do not select Sheet as the Source setting when roll paper is loaded in the rear manual feed slot. Doing so causes unnecessary paper to feed after each document.
Page 32: Driver Settings For Mac Os X
2. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 3. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Format for setting. 4. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting according to the type of roll paper printing you want to perform.
Page 33 6. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. 7. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 8. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies &...
Page 34 “Media type settings” on page 369 11. Select Roll Paper Option from the pop-up menu. 12. Make the appropriate Roll Paper Option setting. 13. Click Print to start printing. How to Print...
Page 35: Driver Settings For Mac Os 9
Note: This screen shot appears when A4 (roll paper) is selected as the paper size. 14. Cut the roll paper. “Cutting the roll paper” on page 364 Note: Wait until the printer stops printing and feeding paper. Cut off the paper at the back of the printer, and then turn off the printer.
Page 36 Selecting Banner means you can print data as a banner. This allows you to print long documents as a continuous sheet rather than as individual sheets. Selecting Cut sheet means you can print standard-sized data. This allows you to print documents as individual sheets rather than as a continuous sheet.
Page 37 Note: Do not select PhotoEnhance as the Mode setting, because it may cause gaps in your printout. 10. Click Print to start printing. 11. Cut the roll paper. “Cutting the roll paper” on page 364 Note: Wait until the printer stops printing and feeding paper. Cut off the paper at the back of the printer, and then turn off the printer.
Page 38: Printing On Thick Paper
Printing on Thick Paper You can print high quality images and documents on thick paper. Refer to the section below for loading thick paper. “Loading Thick Paper” on page 347 Driver settings for Windows 1. Open the file you want to print. 2.
Page 39 5. Make the appropriate Type setting. “Media type settings” on page 369 6. Make the appropriate Size setting. 7. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. 8. Click OK to close the driver setting dialog box. 9.
Page 40: Driver Settings For Mac Os X
6. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. 7. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 8. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. How to Print...
Page 41 Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system’s documentation for details. 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10. Make the appropriate Media Type, Color, and Mode settings. &...
Page 42: Driver Settings For Mac Os 9
Driver settings for Mac OS 9 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 3. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. 4. Select Manual - Front as the Paper Source setting. Note: Borderless printing is not available when Manual - Front is selected.
Page 43: Printing Text
9. Click Print to start printing. Printing Text Handling single sheets of paper Refer to the section below for details on loading single sheets of paper. “Loading single sheets of paper” on page 346 When using special media, refer to the section below. “Using special media”...
Page 44: Driver Settings For Windows
Driver settings for Windows 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Access the printer driver. “Accessing the printer software for Windows” on page 366 3. Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. See the following section for details on the Quality Option settings.
Page 45: Driver Settings For Mac Os X
2. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 3. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Format for setting. 4. Make the appropriate Paper Size and Orientation settings. How to Print...
Page 46 5. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. 6. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 7. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies &...
Page 47: Driver Settings For Mac Os 9
10. Click Print to start printing. Driver settings for Mac OS 9 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 3. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size.
Page 48 6. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. 7. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 8. Make the appropriate Media Type setting. “Media type settings” on page 369 9.
Page 49: Printing Web Pages
1. Open the file you want to print. If you have installed EPSON Web-To-Page, the EPSON Web-To-Page toolbar appears on the Internet Explorer window.
Page 50 Note: If you want to preview the layout of your printout, click the Preview button on the toolbar. For more information on EPSON Web-To-Page, choose User’s Guide from the Web-To-Page pulldown menu on the toolbar. 3. Right-click on the icon of your printer, and choose Printing Preferences in Windows XP and 2000, or Properties in Windows Me and 98.
Page 51: Using The Printer Driver For Mac Os X
10. Print your data. Using the Printer Driver for Mac OS X Note: EPSON Web-To-Page is an application only available to Windows users. Macintosh users can print web pages using the printer driver in Mac OS X. 1. Open the file you want to print.
Page 52 5. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. 6. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 7. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies &...
Page 53: Using The Printer Driver For Mac Os 9
10. Click Print to start printing. Using the Printer Driver for Mac OS 9 Note: EPSON Web-To-Page is an application only available to Windows users. Macintosh users can print web pages using the printer driver in Mac OS 9. 1. Open the file you want to print.
Page 54 3. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section. “Making User Defined paper sizes for Mac OS 9” on page 376 4. Select Auto Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source. 5.
Page 55 9. Click Print to start printing. How to Print...
Page 56: Chapter 2 Various Printing Options
Chapter 2 Various Printing Options Introduction to Various Printing Options This printer provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in various formats, and you can print using many different types of paper. The sections that follow the introduction explain procedures for each type of printing.
Page 57 “Borderless Printing” on page 66 Lets you print without margins on all four sides of the paper. “Double-Sided Printing” on page 75 Lets you print on both sides of the paper. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. “Fit to Page Printing”...
Page 58 Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. “Pages Per Sheet Printing” on page 96 Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper. “Poster Printing” on page 105 Lets you enlarge material on a single document page to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of paper, and then make a poster.
Page 59 Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. “Watermark Printing” on page 114 Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. For example, you can put “Confidential” on an important document.
Page 60: B&W Photo Printing
B&W Photo Printing Advanced B&W Photo mode allows you to print high quality black-and-white photos. Compatible media You can use the following media with this feature. A3+, A3, A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in), Premium Glossy Photo Paper 210 mm ×...
Page 61: Driver Settings For Windows
Driver settings for Windows 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Access the printer driver. For details, see the following section. “Accessing the printer software for Windows” on page 366 3. Click the Main tab, and then click Advanced. 4.
Page 62 8. Select Advanced B&W Photo as the Color Management setting. This makes the Color Toning drop-down menu available. Select one of the following settings. Neutral Applies standard color correction for black-and-white photos. Cool Applies a cool tone to your photos. Warm Applies a warm tone to your photos.
Page 63: Driver Settings For Mac Os X
“Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 3. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Format for setting. 4. Make the appropriate Paper Size and Orientation settings. 5. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 64: Driver Settings For Mac Os 9
Warm Applies a warm tone to your photos. Sepia Applies a sepia tone to your photos. For details on making advanced settings in this mode, see the following section. “When Advanced B&W Photo is selected as the Color setting in Print Settings” on page 164 11.
Page 65 3. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section. “Making User Defined paper sizes for Mac OS 9” on page 376 4. Select Auto Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source when feeding paper into the sheet feeder.
Page 66: Borderless Printing
If you select Custom as the Mode setting, the Advanced button is available. For more details on advanced settings, see the following section. “Advanced B&W Photo:” on page 183 11. Click Print to start printing. Borderless Printing This printer allows you to print without margins on all four sides of the paper.
Page 67: Compatible Media
Compatible media You can use the following media with this feature: Matte Paper - Heavyweight A3+, A3, A4 Archival Matte Paper A3+, A3, A4 A3+, A3, A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 Premium Glossy Photo Paper in.), 329 mm × 10 m, 210 mm ×...
Page 68: Preparing The Print Data
Printing from EPSON Easy Photo Print Using EPSON Easy Photo Print included on the CD-ROM is the easiest and quickest way to create borderless photos with this product. EPSON Easy Photo Print also includes a number of features that help you create outstanding photos.
Page 69: Printing From The Printer Driver
Photo Print folder, then the EPSON Easy Photo Print icon. 2. Print images from EPSON Easy Photo Print. To learn how to print your photos, choose User's Guide from Help menu to view instructions in the EPSON Easy Photo Print User's Guide. Printing from the printer driver...
Page 70 2. Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. See the following section for details on the Quality Option settings. & See “Quality Option” on page 126 3. Select the Borderless check box. 4. Make the appropriate Type setting. “Media type settings”...
Page 71 1. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 2. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Format for setting. 3. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting according to the type of borderless printing you want to perform.
Page 72 7. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Print setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system’s documentation for details. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
Page 73 10. Click Print to start printing. Note: ❏ Print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. ❏ You can control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper during borderless printing. &...
Page 74 4. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. 5. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 6. Make the appropriate Media Type setting. “Media type settings” on page 369 7.
Page 75: Double-Sided Printing
❏ You can control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper during borderless printing. When the Borderless check box is selected on the Page Setup dialog box, the Borderless Expansion slider becomes available. Double-Sided Printing There are two types of double-sided printing available.
Page 76 ✽ Single-fold booklet ✽: Binding edge A booklet can be created by printing pages 1 and 4 on the first sheet of paper, pages 5 and 8 on the second sheet of paper, and pages 9 and 12 on the third sheet of paper. After these sheets are reloaded into the sheet feeder, you can then print pages 2 and 3 on the back of the first sheet of paper, pages 6 and 7 on the back of the second sheet of paper, and pages 10 and 11 on the back of...
Page 77: Standard Double-Sided Printing For Windows
❏ Depending on the media type, stacks of up to 30 sheets can be loaded into the sheet feeder during double-sided printing. ❏ Only use media types that are suitable for double-sided printing. Otherwise, the printout quality may deteriorate. ❏ Depending on the media type and the amount of ink used to print text and images, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper.
Page 78 6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. 7. Click the Page Layout tab, then select the Double-Sided Printing check box. Various Printing Options...
Page 79 8. Click Margins to open the Margins dialog box. 9. Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right. 10. Choose cm or inch as the Unit setting. Then, specify the width of the binding margin.
Page 80 Note: The actual binding margin may be different from the specified settings depending on your application. Experiment with a few sheets to examine actual results before printing the entire job. 11. Click OK to return to the Page Layout menu. Then, click OK to save your settings.
Page 81: Standard Double-Sided Printing For Mac Os 9
❏ If a paper jam occurs, refer to the following. & See “The paper jams” on page 283 14. Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the even-numbered pages. Standard double-sided printing for Mac OS 9 Follow the steps below to print odd- and even-numbered pages onto opposite sides of the sheet.
Page 82 7. Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right. 8. Specify the width of the binding margin in the text box. You can enter any width from 0.12 inch to 1.18 inch or from 0.3 cm to 3.0 cm.
Page 83: Folded Booklet Double-Sided Printing For Windows
“Loading single sheets of paper” on page 346 13. Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the paper. Note: ❏ The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them into the printer.
Page 84 1. Access the printer driver. “Accessing the printer software for Windows” on page 366 2. Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. See the following section for details on the Quality Option settings. & See “Quality Option” on page 126 3.
Page 85 7. Click the Page Layout tab and select the Double-Sided Printing check box. Then, select the Folded Booklet check box. 8. Click Margins to open the Margins dialog box. 9. Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed.
Page 86 10. Choose cm or inch as the Unit setting. Specify the width of the binding margin. You can enter any width from 0.3 cm to 3.0 cm, or from 0.12 inches to 1.18 inches. The specified margin width will be used on both sides of the fold. For example, if a 10-mm margin is specified, a 20-mm margin will be inserted (a margin of 10 mm will be placed on each side of the fold).
Page 87: Folded Booklet Double-Sided Printing For Mac Os 9
11. Click OK to return to the Page Layout menu. Then, click OK to save your settings. 12. Load paper into the sheet feeder, then send the print job from your application. Instructions for printing the inside pages will be displayed while the outside pages are printed. “Loading single sheets of paper”...
Page 88 1. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 2. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. 3. Select Auto Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source. 4. Select the Double-Sided Printing check box. Then, select the Folded Booklet check box.
Page 89 7. Specify the width of the binding margin in the text box. You can enter any width from 0.12 inch to 1.18 inch or from 0.3 cm to 3.0 cm.The specified margin width will be used on both sides of the fold. For example, if a 10-mm margin is specified, a 20-mm margin will be inserted (a margin of 10 mm will be placed on each side of the fold).
Page 90 10. Make the appropriate Media Type setting. “Media type settings” on page 369 11. Load paper into the sheet feeder, then click Print to start printing. Instructions for printing the inside pages will be displayed while the outside pages are printed. “Loading single sheets of paper”...
Page 91: Fit To Page Printing
14. Once printing is complete, fold the sheets and bind them together using a stapler or other binding method. Fit to Page Printing You can use the Fit to Page printing function when you want to print, for example, an A4 size document on another size paper. Fit to Page printing automatically fits images or text you want to print to the paper size you select in the printer software, or it allows you to manually resize the image.
Page 92 2. Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. See the following section for details on the Quality Option settings. & See “Quality Option” on page 126 3. Select Sheet as the Source setting. 4. Make the appropriate Type setting. “Media type settings”...
Page 93 7. Click the Page Layout tab, then select the Reduce/Enlarge Document check box. You can select the following settings to change the size of your document. By Output Paper Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of Size your document to make it fit the paper size selected in the By Output Paper Size list.
Page 94: Driver Settings For Mac Os 9
Driver settings for Mac OS 9 1. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 2. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. 3. Select Auto Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source. 4.
Page 95 8. Click the Layout icon button. 9. Select the Fit to Page check box. 10. Select the paper size loaded in your printer from the Output Paper Size list. 11. Click OK to save the settings and close the Layout dialog box. 12.
Page 96: Pages Per Sheet Printing
Pages Per Sheet Printing Pages Per Sheet printing allows you to print two or four pages on single sheets of paper. Note: This feature is not available when selecting the Borderless check box on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Mac OS Driver settings for Windows 1.
Page 97 6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. Various Printing Options...
Page 98 7. Click the Page Layout tab, select Multi-page, then select Pages Per Sheet. 8. Make the following settings for Pages Per Sheet printing. 2, 4 Prints two or four pages of your document on a single piece of paper. Print Page Prints frames around the pages printed on each Borders sheet.
Page 99: Driver Settings For Mac Os X
4. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. 5. Open the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 6. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages setting. Various Printing Options...
Page 100 Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system’s documentation for details. 7. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 8. Make the following settings. Pages per Prints multiple pages of your document on a single Sheet piece of paper.
Page 101 Note: The Layout settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system’s documentation for details. 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10. Make the appropriate Media Type, Color, and Mode settings. & See “Print Settings” on page 161 “Media type settings”...
Page 102: Driver Settings For Mac Os 9
11. Click Print to start printing. Driver settings for Mac OS 9 1. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 2. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. 3. Select Auto Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source. Various Printing Options...
Page 103 4. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. 5. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 6. Make the appropriate Media Type setting. “Media type settings” on page 369 7.
Page 104 8. Select the Multi-Page check box in the Layout dialog box, then select Pages per Sheet. 9. Make the following settings for Pages Per Sheet printing. 2 Pages, Prints two or four pages of your document on a 4 Pages single piece of paper.
Page 105: Poster Printing
Poster Printing Poster printing allows you to print poster-size images by enlarging one page to cover several sheets of paper. Note: ❏ This feature is not available with Mac OS X. ❏ This feature is not available when selecting the Borderless check box on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh).
Page 106 5. Make the appropriate Size setting. 6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. Various Printing Options...
Page 107 7. Click the Page Layout tab and select Multi-Page, then select Poster Printing. Click the up or down arrow to select 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4. Various Printing Options...
Page 108 8. Click Settings to adjust the way your poster will print. The Poster Settings dialog box opens. 9. Make the following settings. Print Cutting Select this check box to turn the cutting guide Guides options on. Overlapping Slightly overlaps the panels and prints alignment Alignment Marks markers so that the panels can be aligned more precisely.
Page 109 Driver settings for Mac OS 9 1. Access the Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 2. Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. 3. Select Auto Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source. 4.
Page 110 8. Click the Layout icon button. 9. Select the Multi-Page check box in the Layout dialog box, then select Poster. 10. Make the following settings. 1 page covers xx Specifies how many printed sheets of sheets paper the enlarged document page will cover.
Page 111 Trim Lines Prints border lines on the panels to guide you when trimming the pages. Panel Selection Click the panels you do not need to print, then click the OK button to print the remaining panels. Note: If you want to print only a few of the panels without printing the entire poster, click Panel Selection, click the panels that you do not wish to print, then click OK.
Page 112 1. Cut off the margin of Sheet 1 along a vertical line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks, as shown in the illustration below. 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back side.
Page 113 4. Align the edges of the paper together using the alignment markers and tape them from the back side of the paper. 5. Repeat the instructions from step 1 to step 4 to tape Sheets 3 and 4 together. 6. Repeat the instructions from step 1 to step 4 to tape the top and bottom faces of the paper.
Page 114 Watermark Printing Watermark printing allows you to print a text-based or an image-based watermark on your document. Note: ❏ This feature is not available with Mac OS X. ❏ This feature is not available when selecting the Borderless check box on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh).
Page 115 5. Make the appropriate Size setting. 6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. Various Printing Options...
Page 116 7. Click the Page Layout tab, choose the desired watermark from the Watermark list, then click Settings. Various Printing Options...
Page 117 8. Specify the necessary settings for the watermark. You can change the position and size of the watermark by dragging the image within the preview window at the left of the dialog box. 9. Click OK to return to the Page Layout menu. 10.
Page 118 4. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. 5. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. 6. Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 7.
Page 119 9. Select the Watermark check box in the Layout dialog box, then choose the desired watermark from the Name list. 10. Specify the necessary settings for the watermark. You can change the position and size of the watermark by dragging the image within the preview window at the left of the dialog box.
Page 120 12. Click Print to start printing. Creating your own watermark for Windows You can add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the watermark list. 1. Click Add/Del under Watermark on the Page Layout menu. The following dialog box appears. 2.
Page 121 4. Click Settings. The following dialog box appears. 5. Make sure that the appropriate watermark is selected in the Watermark list, then make Color, Position, Density, Size, Font, Font Style, and Angle settings. (For details, see online help.) Your settings are reflected in the display at the left of the dialog box.
Page 122 1. Click Add/Del beside the Name list. The following dialog box appears. 2. To use an image file as a watermark, click Add PICT. Specify the desired image file, then click Open. To create a text-based watermark, click Add Text. Type the text in the Text text box, select a font and a text style, then click Various Printing Options...
Page 123 3. The image file name or the watermark text appears in the Mark Name list in the Watermark dialog box. To change the name of an image watermark, select it from the list, then type a new name. When a text watermark is selected in the Name list, you can edit the text or change the font and text style by clicking Edit Text.
Page 124 Chapter 3 Printer Software Settings For Windows Printer software introduction Printer driver menus The printer software that comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer.
Page 125 Getting more information Online help provides more information about the printer software. & See “Getting information through online help” on page 154 Making settings on the Main menu You can make Quality Option, Paper Options, Print Options, Orientation, and Advanced settings, and also check the ink levels on the Main menu.
Page 126 Quality Option You can select one of the following quality types. Draft For economical, high-speed printing. Text For medium-quality, standard text printing. Text & Image For high-quality, standard text and graphics printing. Photo For high-quality photographic printing. Best Photo For top-quality photographic printing. User Defined If you create custom settings and then select one of them (your unique...
Page 127 Size Select the paper size that you want to use. You can also add a custom paper size. To add your own paper size setting, see the following. “Making User Defined paper sizes for Windows” on page Banner Select this mode when you want to print multi-page data Mode continuously rather than as individual pages.
Page 128 When you send a print job to the printer, the Print Preview window opens, allowing you to make changes before printing. The Print Preview toolbar contains several icon buttons to perform the following functions. Icon Button name Function Drag ’n’ Drop Click this button to select and move watermarks.
Page 129 Reset Click this button to return all watermark Watermark settings to what they were when the Settings EPSON Print Preview dialog box was first opened. Previous Page Click this button to display the page before the one currently being previewed.
Page 130 The How to buy button appears when an ink cartridge is finished or nearly finished. Click the How to Buy button to access the EPSON website. Choose your country from the drop-down menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Printer Software Settings...
Page 131 Click the Reset Defaults button to return the settings to their factory default values. Technical Support Click the Technical Support button to access the EPSON website. Here you can find information covering a broad range of EPSON support. Advanced Shows the Advanced menu.
Page 132 Making the Advanced settings The settings in the Advanced dialog box give you complete control over your printing environment. Use these settings to experiment with new printing ideas or to fine-tune a range of print settings to meet your individual needs. Once you are satisfied with your new settings, you can give them a name and add them to the Custom Settings.
Page 133 To open the Advanced menu, click Advanced on the Main menu. If the following Note dialog box appears, click Continue. Printer Software Settings...
Page 134 Paper & Quality Options Source Select Sheet to print on normal paper. Select Roll to print on roll paper. Select Manual - Roll to print single sheets fed into the rear manual feed slot. Select Manual - Front to print on thick paper fed into the front manual feed slot.
Page 135 Color Mode EPSON Standard: Provides output that closely matches the original data. EPSON Vivid: Based on your data, enhances color balance for optimum print results. This setting is recommended for most print jobs. Adobe RGB: Covers the full range of CMYK colors that this product can print.
Page 136 PhotoEnhance This mode provides a variety of image correction settings that you can apply to your photos before printing. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data. Note: Printing with PhotoEnhance selected may increase the time required for printing, depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained in your image.
Page 137 Note: Advanced B&W Photo is available depending on the ink cartridge installed (Photo Black or Matte Black), the media type setting, and the print quality setting. For most media types, select Best Photo or Photo RPM as the print quality setting. Printer Software Settings...
Page 138 Here you can use the following tools to make detailed adjustments to your photos. Color Toning Select one of the following settings. Neutral Applies a standard color correction to black-and-white photos. Cool Applies a cool tone to your photos. Warm Applies a warm tone to your photos.
Page 139 Tone Adjusts the tone by five levels. Light Applies a harder tone to your photos. Normal Applies a hard tone to your photos. Dark Applies a soft tone to your photos. Darker Applies a softer tone to your photos. Darkest Applies the softest tone to your photos.
Page 140 Default Click the Default button to return the settings to their default values. This setting uses the Windows color matching method to automatically adjust printout colors to match colors on your screen. Select this setting when printing scanned photographs or computer graphics.
Page 141 ❏ The following settings are available for Windows XP/2000 only. Off (No Color Only use this setting when you create a new color Adjustment) profile or if the other Mode settings do not produce satisfactory results. Turning this setting off by selecting Off (No Color Adjustment) is generally not recommended, because it does not allow the printer driver to enhance or adjust the color.
Page 142 Show all profiles Shows all profiles in the Input Profile and the Printer Profile pull-down menu. This setting is not available when Host ICM is selected as the ICM Mode setting. Save Settings To save your Advanced settings in the Custom Settings list, click Save Setting.
Page 143 Click the Reset Defaults button to return the settings to their factory default values. Technical Support Click the Technical Support button to access the EPSON website. Paper Configuration Click the Paper Config button to access the Paper Configuration dialog box. Here you can make the following detailed paper settings.
Page 144 Color Density Use this to adjust the strength of color density when printing on non-EPSON media. You can adjust the density by dragging the scroll bar to the left or right, or by entering a value between -50 and 50 in the text box.
Page 145 More Options Adjust the printing data as follows. Rotate 180° Prints the pages rotated 180 degrees. Mirror Image Prints an image as it would appear in a mirror. (Text and graphics appear backwards.) Reduce/Enlarge Document Adjust the size of your document to fit the size page you want to print on.
Page 146 Borderless When the Borderless check box is selected on the Main menu, the Borderless Expansion slider becomes available. Using the slider, you can control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper during borderless printing. For most print jobs, selecting Max is recommended in order to eliminate margins on all sides of the paper.
Page 147 Making settings on the Maintenance menu Epson printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and maintain certain features of your printer from your computer. To use the utilities, click the Maintenance tab in the printer software, then click the button for the utility that you want to use.
Page 148 Refer to the appropriate section below. Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides you with printer status information, such as the amount of ink remaining, and checks for printer errors. This utility is only available when both of the following conditions are met: ❏...
Page 149 Head Cleaning The Head Cleaning utility cleans the print head. You may need to clean the print head if you notice that print quality has declined. Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. You can access the Nozzle Check utility directly from the Head Cleaning utility.
Page 150 Printer Information acquisition Depending on the configuration of your system, the information displayed in the Printer and Option Information dialog box may be updated automatically, or may need to be entered manually. If a message appears in the Current Settings window prompting you to enter settings, or if you change the printer configuration, follow the steps below to make the necessary settings manually.
Page 151 Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 If you do not want the EPSON Status Monitor 3 to appear every time you print, select the Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box.
Page 152 Show Progress Meter To display the progress meter every time you print, select Show Progress Meter. Always spool RAW datatype (for Windows XP and 2000) Select this check box to have Windows NT based clients spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF (metafile) format (Windows NT based applications use the EMF format by default).
Page 153 Rendering Mode do not solve the problem. Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3. You can make the following settings. Select Displays the current error notification settings.
Page 154 Shortcut Icon type to have a shortcut icon placed in your Windows taskbar. You can click the shortcut icon in the taskbar to open EPSON Status Monitor 3 or right-click the icon to access some of the printer utilities. Allow...
Page 155 For Windows Me, 98, and 2000, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. 2. For Windows XP and 2000, select your printer, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu. For Windows Me and 98, select your printer, then click Properties on the File menu.
Page 156 & See “Page Setup Dialog Box” on page 157 & See “Print Dialog Box” on page 159 & See “EPSON Printer Utility” on page 170 Accessing the printer software For information on accessing the printer software, see the following.
Page 157 Size, Orientation, and Scale settings that you want to use for printing. Settings Page Attributes Displays the page setup settings. Custom Paper Size Displays your custom paper size settings. Summary Displays the list of current setting items. Format for Stylus Photo R2400 Select your printer.
Page 158 Paper Size Manual - Front Select this mode to print on thick paper fed into the front manual feed slot. Roll Paper - Borderless Select this mode when you Banner want to print multi-page data continuously on roll paper without margins. Roll Paper - Borderless Select this mode to print on roll paper without margins.
Page 159 Print dialog box settings Allows you to make the appropriate Printer and Presets settings that you want to use for printing. Printer Stylus Photo R2400 Select your printer. Presets Standard Prints with the current settings. Custom Prints with the custom saved settings.
Page 160 & See “Printable area” on page 335 Note: Always match the Format for setting in the Page Setup dialog box and the Printer setting in the Print dialog box. Otherwise the data may not be printed correctly. Copies & Pages Allows you to make the appropriate Copies, Collated, and Pages settings that you want to use for printing.
Page 161 Print Settings Media Type Determines what other settings are available in the Print dialog box, so you should always make this setting first. Select the Media Type setting that matched the paper that is loaded in the printer. To find what media type you are using, find your media in the Media Type Setting list.
Page 162 Color Color Print in color. Advanced B&W Print photos in high quality black and white. Photo Black Print in grayscale. Advanced B&W Photo To access the Advanced B&W Photo settings select Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. Then, from the pop-up menu, select Color Management.
Page 163 Automatic mode Provides the quickest and easiest way to start printing. The printer software takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Color settings. Note: Depending on the media selected in the Media Type list (while Automatic is selected), a slider appears to the right of the Mode options, which lets you choose Quality or Speed level.
Page 164 Finest Detail Depending on the Print Quality setting you make, you can select the Finest Detail check box to print text, solid graphics, and line art with very sharp edges. Finest Detail takes longer to print and increases your memory requirements. Also, you may not be able to print some larger images, and some patterns may not print correctly.
Page 165 Color Toning Select one of the following settings. Neutral Applies a standard color correction to black-and-white photos. Cool Applies a cool tone to your photos. Warm Applies a warm tone to your photos. Sepia Applies a sepia tone to your photos. Fine This appears when you change the Tone, adjust the Adjustment...
Page 166 Highlight Adjusts the highlight tonality within a range of -25 to +25. Tonality Max Optical Adjusts the focus of the print. Create a soft focus print Density by setting the density to low within a range of -50 to 0. Highlight Point Shift Select this check box to add a little more ink to white areas to give it a glossy look.
Page 167 Color Controls Select this setting to use the color matching and adjustment methods provided with the printer driver. Mode EPSON Vivid Based on your data, enhances color balance for optimum print results. This setting is recommended for most print jobs.
Page 168 Color Density Use this to adjust the strength of color density when printing on non-EPSON media. You can adjust the density by dragging the scroll bar to the left or right, or by entering a value between -50 and 50 in the text box.
Page 169 Summary Displays the list of current setting items. Note: Summary is the standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system’s documentation for details. Preview Button Allows you to see how your document will look before actually printing it. Note: Preview button is the standard feature of Mac OS X.
Page 170 EPSON Printer Utility Epson printer utility functions Epson printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and perform certain maintenance procedures from your computer. EPSON Monitors the printer status. If it detects a printer StatusMonitor error, it will inform you with an error message.
Page 171 Nozzle Check Checks the print head nozzles for clogging. Check the nozzles if you notice print quality has declined and after cleaning, to confirm that the print head nozzles have been cleared. If the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs cleaning, you can access the Head Cleaning utility directly from the Nozzle Check utility.
Page 172 For Mac OS 9 Printer Software Introduction Printer driver dialog box The printer software that comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer.
Page 173 Page Setup Dialog Box Paper Size Select the paper size that you want to use. You can also add a custom paper size. To add your own paper size setting, see the following. “Defining a custom paper size” on page 376 Paper Source Select Auto Sheet Feeder to Print on normal paper.
Page 174 Borderless Check this box when you want to print without margins. This feature prints to all four edges of the paper. Expansion button: When the Borderless check box is selected, the Expansion button becomes available. Click the Expansion button to open the Borderless Expansion dialog box, where you can control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper during borderless printing.
Page 175 Roll Paper Option The Roll Paper Option settings are only available when Roll Paper is selected as the Paper Source setting. The available settings are described below. Banner: Select this mode when you want to print multi-page data continuously rather than as individual pages. When this is selected, the Save roll paper check box is available.
Page 176 Print Dialog Box Print Dialog Box Basic settings Copies Enter the number of copies that you want to print in the Copies text box. Pages Choose All or Range. If you select Range, enter the appropriate range of pages in the Range text boxes. Media Type Determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first.
Page 177 Color Color Print in color. Advanced B&W Print photos in high quality black and white. Photo Black Print in grayscale. Mode The Mode settings give you three levels of control over the printer software, as explained below. Automatic Provides the quickest and easiest way to start printing.
Page 178 Advanced Settings You can create and save your own custom settings. & See “Advanced settings” on page 178 When you select a custom setting, other settings, such as Print Quality and Color Management, are made automatically. Changes to these settings are reflected in the display at the left side of the Print dialog box.
Page 179 To open the Advanced dialog box, select Custom and click Advanced. Note: ❏ The PhotoEnhance feature only affects images, not text or graphs. For example, if Sepia is selected from the Tone list (available when PhotoEnhance is selected), only the images in a document will be printed in sepia.
Page 180 Color Color Print in color. Advanced B&W Print photos in high quality black and white. Photo Black Print in grayscale. Print Quality Select the desired setting from the Print Quality list. Note: The availability of the Print Quality setting depends on the Media Type setting.
Page 181 Note: This option appears only when Color Controls is selected. Mode EPSON Vivid: Based on your data, enhances color balance for optimum print results. This setting is recommended for most print jobs. EPSON Standard (sRGB): Provides output that closely matches the original data.
Page 182 Tone You can select from the following settings. Auto Correct Applies Epson standard tone adjustment to your photos. Sepia Applies a sepia tone to your photos. Neutral Gray Applies a standard gray to your photos.
Page 183 Profile: Matches the printout colors to the colors displayed on your monitor according to the information stored in the selected profile. EPSON Standard is a custom-designed profile that works with your printer. Rendering Intent: You can select from the following settings.
Page 184 Here you can use the following tools to make detailed adjustments to your photos. Note: Advanced B&W Photo is available depending on the ink cartridge installed (Photo Black or Matte Black), the media type setting, and the print quality setting. For most media types, select Best Photo or Photo RPM as the print quality setting.
Page 185 Tone Adjusts the tone by five levels. Darkest Applies the softest tone to your photos. Darker Applies a softer tone to your photos. Dark Applies a soft tone to your photos. Normal Applies a hard tone to your photos. Light Applies a harder tone to your photos.
Page 186 Color Density Use this to adjust the strength of color density when printing on non-EPSON media. You can adjust the density by dragging the scroll bar to the left or right, or by entering a value between -50 and 50 in the text box.
Page 187 Type a unique name for your settings in the Name text box, then click Save. The name can contain a total of up to 16 letters and numerals. You can also use up to eight, double-byte characters; however, they may not be displayed correctly on the screen depending on your operating system settings.
Page 188 1. Click the Background Printing icon button in the Print dialog box. 2. Make the appropriate Background Printing setting. 3. Select Urgent, Normal, Print at, or Hold as the Print Time setting. If you select Print at, use the arrows beside the date and time boxes to specify the date and time when you want the document to be printed.
Page 189 Note: You can check or change the priority of print jobs using the EPSON MonitorIV utility. & See “Using EPSON MonitorIV” on page 245 Previewing your printout The Preview feature allows you to see how your document will look before actually printing it. Follow these steps to preview your document.
Page 190 3. Click the Preview button. The Preview dialog box opens and displays a preview of your document. The Preview dialog box contains several icon buttons that you can use to perform the following functions. Icon Button name Function Edit Click to select, move, and resize Watermark watermarks.
Page 191 Add page Click to add or remove selected pages from the list of pages to be printed. Remove page 4. If you are satisfied with the previewed image, click Print. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the image, click Cancel.
Page 192 Save As text box and click Save. 5. When you want to print the document, double-click the file to open EPSON MonitorIV, make sure that the correct document is selected, then click the Resume button to send the data to the printer.
Page 193 Select Reverse Order to print your documents in reverse order, starting with the last page. Printer utilities Epson printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and maintain certain features of your printer from your computer.
Page 194 You can also use this utility to check how much ink is remaining before printing. To use the EPSON StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. & See “Using EPSON StatusMonitor” on page 242 Auto Nozzle Prints nozzle check pattern and automatically Check and checks print head nozzles.
Page 195 Configuration Click this button to open the Configuration dialog box, where you can change the method by which the EPSON Status Monitor utility notifies you when the printer status changes. & See “Using the Configuration Settings dialog box” on page 243...
Page 196 It also tells you how to maintain your printer, solve any problems you may encounter, and contact customer support, if necessary. EPSON EasyPrintModule EPSON EasyPrintModule works along with your software to provide easy access to your print settings. Using Your Software...
Page 197 Microsoft Internet Explorer toolbar after installing software. EPSON Easy Photo Print EPSON Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print digital images on various kinds of paper. The step-by-step instructions in the window let you preview the printed images and get the effects you want without having to make any difficult settings.
Page 198 Overview of EPSON Creativity Suite The EPSON Creativity Suite is a group of programs that let you scan, save, manage, edit, and print your images. Using the main program, EPSON File Manager, you can display your images in an easy-use window.
Page 199 The following sections describe the applications and how to access them. EPSON File Manager Use EPSON File Manager to: ❏ Retrieve images from a scanner, digital camera, or memory card and send the files directly to the application you want to ❏...
Page 200 Starting EPSON File Manager There are three ways to start EPSON File Manager: ❏ Double-click the EPSON File Manager icon on the desktop. ❏ Drag and drop images or a folder to the EPSON File Manager icon on the desktop. ❏ For Windows...
Page 201 Printing Photos the Easy Way EPSON Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print digital images on various kinds of paper. The step-by-step instructions in the window let you preview the printed images and get the effects you want without having to make any difficult settings.
Page 202 ❏ For Windows: Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows Me, 98, or 2000), point to EPSON Creativity Suite, then click EPSON Easy Photo Print. For Mac OS X: Double-click the Applications folder in Macintosh HD, then double-click the EPSON folder.
Page 203 ❏ Double-click the EPSON File Manager icon on the desktop, select the images to use, then click the Advanced Photo Print icon in the upper part of the EPSON File Manager window. ❏ For Windows: Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows Me, 98, or 2000), point to EPSON Creativity Suite, then click EPSON Darkroom Print.
Page 204 EPSON RAW Print lets you print photos from a supported digital camera in the RAW file format. Note: This software is for Windows XP and 2000 only. Starting EPSON RAW Print Make sure that EPSON Easy Photo Print software in EPSON Creativity Suite is already installed.
Page 205 ❏ For Windows: Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows Me, 98, or 2000), point to EPSON Creativity Suite, then point to EPSON Attach To Email, and then click EPSON Attach To Email. For Mac OS X: Double-click the Applications folder in Macintosh HD, then double-click the EPSON folder.
Page 206 This software is for Windows only. Accessing EPSON Web-To-Page After you install EPSON Web-To-Page, the menu bar is displayed on the Microsoft Internet Explorer Toolbar. If it does not appear, select Toolbars from the View menu of Internet Explorer, and then select EPSON Web-To-Page.
Page 207 EPSON application software. This module is automatically installed on your computer when you install the other software. Note: The latest version of the module can be downloaded from the EPSON web site. Uninstalling Creativity Suite Applications You can uninstall applications you don’t need. Follow the steps below.
Page 208 Limited account user. ❏ Depending on the application, the Installer may be separated from the Uninstaller. 1. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The EPSON software CD opens automatically. 2. Open the application folder to uninstall, then double-click your language folder if necessary.
Page 209 You can replace an ink cartridge using the printer’s control panel or using the EPSON Status Monitor utility. Refer to the appropriate section below for instructions. Warning: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.
Page 210 Caution: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause printer damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties. ❏ Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement;...
Page 211 This table describes the status of the lights on your printer and the required actions you need to take. Lights Action Obtain a replacement light light black (T0599), light magenta (T0596), light cyan (T0595), light black (T0597), photo black (T0591), matte black (T0598), cyan (T0592), magenta (T0593), or yellow (T0594) ink cartridge.
Page 212 ❏ If an ink cartridge is low, you may continue to use it until it is empty. To confirm the level of ink remaining in each cartridge, see the following. & See Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 for Windows & See “Using EPSON StatusMonitor” on page 242 for Macintosh ❏...
Page 213 4. For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times before opening the package. 5. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Caution: ❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package.
Page 214 ❏ If an ink cartridge is temporarily removed from the printer, be sure to protect the ink supply port of the ink cartridge from dirt and dust; store it in the same environment as the printer. Store ink cartridge with its label facing upward.
Page 215 8. Place the new ink cartridge vertically into the cartridge holder. Then, push the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. When you are finished replacing the cartridge, close the cartridge cover and the top printer cover. 9. Press the H ink button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
Page 216 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh). When an ink cartridge is low or empty, click How to in the EPSON Status Monitor window. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge.
Page 217 & See “Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge” on page 209 To replace an ink cartridge before the H ink error light flashes or the EPSON Status Monitor notifies you that the cartridge is empty, follow the instructions in this section.
Page 218 Note: ❏ You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty, even if the other cartridge still contains ink. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. ❏ In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation, during the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on, and during ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in the printer.
Page 219 Caution: ❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package. ❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
Page 220 5. Press the H ink button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light begins to flash. Note: Do not press the H ink button over three seconds. Otherwise the printer starts cleaning the print head. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer.
Page 221 Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 7. Place the ink cartridge vertically into the cartridge holder. Push the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place.
Page 222 Caution: The P power light continues to flash while the printer performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink. Note: If the ink end error occurs after the print head moves to its home position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly.
Page 223 Possible ink combination. Ink Setting Position (from the left) Recom- mended paper Plain Paper Light Light Light Light Photo Cyan Yel- Light Cyan Black Black genta Premium Black genta Glossy Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Proofing Paper Semimatte...
Page 224 Archival Matte Matte Black Paper Matte Paper - Heavy- weight Double- Sided Matte Paper UltraS- mooth Fine Art Paper Plain Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Velvet Fine Art Paper Note: The availability of special media varies by location.
Page 225 Caution: ❏ Do not install the ink cartridges in a combination not listed above. ❏ You can only change the fourth ink cartridge from the right. Replacing an ink cartridge Note: Replace the ink cartridges only when it is necessary. After replacing the ink cartridge, the printer consumes some ink from all the colors to clean the print head.
Page 226 Note: Do not press the H ink button over three seconds. Otherwise the printer starts cleaning the print head. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. Always press the H ink button to move it. 4.
Page 227 Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. Caution: ❏...
Page 228 5. Place the ink cartridge vertically into the cartridge holder. Push the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. When you are finished replacing the cartridge, close the cartridge cover and the top printer cover. 6. Press the H ink button. The print head moves and the ink delivery system begins to charge.
Page 229 Note: ❏ If the ink end error occurs after the print head moves to its home position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Press the H ink button again, and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. ❏...
Page 230 3. Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Printer and Option Information button. 4. Confirm if the appropriate ink cartridge is selected. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
Page 231 Checking the Ink Supply For Windows You can check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges using EPSON Status Monitor 3 or the progress meter. Refer to the appropriate section below for details. EPSON Status Monitor 3 Access EPSON Status Monitor 3 in one of the following ways.
Page 232 ❏ If any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not display an accurate calculation for the amount of ink remaining in any of the ink cartridges. Be sure to replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Page 233 1. Double-click Macintosh HD (the default hard disk name), double-click the Applications folder, then double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. The Printer List window appears. 2. Select your printer, then click OK. The EPSON Printer Utility dialog box appears. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
Page 234 EPSON StatusMonitor dialog box appears. Note: ❏ The graphic displays the amount of ink that remained when EPSON StatusMonitor was first opened. To update the ink-level information, click Update. ❏ If any one of the ink cartridges that are installed in the printer is...
Page 235 A graphic displaying the remaining amount of ink appears. Note: ❏ The graphic displays the amount of ink that was remaining when EPSON StatusMonitor was first opened. To update the ink-level information, click Update. ❏ If any one of the ink cartridges that are installed in the printer...
Page 236 Chapter 6 Improving Print Quality Checking the Printer Status For Windows Using the progress meter When you send a print job to the printer, the progress meter appears, as shown in the illustration below. The progress meter indicates the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information when bidirectional communication between the printer and the computer is established.
Page 237 Technical Support to access the online User's Guide. When the ink runs low or out, a How to button appears below the text box. Click How to, and EPSON Status Monitor 3 will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure. Improving Print Quality...
Page 238 Note: EPSON Spool Manager is not available with Windows XP and 2000. After you send a print job, an EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 button appears on the taskbar. Click this button to open EPSON Spool Manager.
Page 239 ❏ Ink Levels: EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides a graphic display of the amount of ink remaining and an estimate of the number of pages that can be printed before ink runs out.
Page 240 When the ink runs low or out, a How to button appears. Click How to, and EPSON StatusMonitor will lead you step by step through the ink cartridge replacement procedure. Improving Print Quality...
Page 241 You can also use this utility to check ink levels before printing. EPSON StatusMonitor displays the amount of ink remaining at the time it was opened. To update the ink level information, click Update. Accessing EPSON StatusMonitor Follow the steps below to access EPSON StatusMonitor.
Page 242 When the ink runs low or out, a How to button appears. Click How to, and EPSON StatusMonitor will lead you step by step through the ink cartridge replacement procedure. You can also use this utility to check ink levels before printing.
Page 243 Utility dialog box. The EPSON StatusMonitor dialog box appears. Using the Configuration Settings dialog box To change the way that the EPSON StatusMonitor utility monitors this product, or to change the way that this product handles print jobs, follow the steps below.
Page 244 In the Configuration Settings dialog box, you can make the following settings. Error notification Choose the method by which EPSON StatusMonitor will notify you in case of an error. Warning Choose the method by which EPSON StatusMonitor will notify you if a warning message becomes necessary.
Page 245 Using EPSON MonitorIV After you send a print job to this product, you can use the EPSON MonitorIV utility to check, cancel, or change the priority of print jobs that are queued for printing. This utility also shows the status of the job currently being printed.
Page 246 Starts the Print Head Cleaning utility. cleaning StatusMonitor Starts EPSON StatusMonitor, which displays the amount of ink remaining. ❏ Double-click a file in the list to preview it. (this function is disabled when you are printing the ESC/P command file.) ❏...
Page 247 ❏ Click the Show details arrow to open an extension (similar to the one below) at the bottom of the EPSON MonitorIV dialog box. The extension displays detailed information on the selected document’s printer software settings. Changing the priority of print jobs To change the priority of print jobs in a print queue, follow the steps in this section.
Page 248 2. Click the Show details arrow to open an extension (similar to the one below) at the bottom of the EPSON MonitorIV dialog box. 3. From the Priority list, select Urgent, Normal, Hold, or Print Time. Note: If you select Print Time, a dialog box appears, allowing you to specify the date and time when the document will be printed.Make...
Page 249 Note: If the H ink error light is flashing, you cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Using the Nozzle Check utility Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Nozzle Check utility. For Windows Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.
Page 250 Nozzle Check utility. 2. Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 3. Select your printer, then click OK in the Printer List window.
Page 251 Using the control panel buttons Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the control panel buttons. 1. Turn off your printer. 2. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. Note: Make sure that paper is not loaded into the front manual feed slot and the front printer cover is closed before using the Nozzle Check...
Page 252 Below are two sample nozzle check patterns. Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK). If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, there is a problem with the printer.
Page 253 Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility Epson recommends using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility which cleans the nozzles automatically. Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Head Cleaning utility.
Page 254 4. Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning button. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. The P power light flashes while the printer performs the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.
Page 255 Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility. 3. Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 4. Select your printer, then click OK in the Printer List window.
Page 256 Below is a sample nozzle check pattern: The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern prints in color. Note: ❏ If print quality has not improved, turn the printer off and leave it alone overnight. Then, do the nozzle check again, and repeat the head cleaning if necessary.
Page 257 Note: Make sure that paper is not loaded into the front manual feed slot and the front printer cover is closed before using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility. 3. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS 9” on page 368 4.
Page 258 ❏ If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer. ❏ To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at least once every month. Using the Head Cleaning utility Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Head Cleaning utility.
Page 259 Note: Make sure that paper is not loaded into the front manual feed slot and the front printer cover is closed before using the Head Cleaning utility. Below are two sample nozzle check patterns: Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern prints in color.
Page 260 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the H ink error light is off. 2. Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box. “Accessing the printer software for Mac OS X” on page 367 3. Select your printer, then click OK in the Printer List window.
Page 261 Note: Make sure that paper is not loaded into the front manual feed slot and the front printer cover is closed before using the Head Cleaning utility. Below are two sample nozzle check patterns. Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern prints in color.
Page 262 ❏ If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer. ❏ To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at least once every month. For Mac OS 9 Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.
Page 263 Below are two sample nozzle check patterns. Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern prints in color. If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, you may need to repeat the head cleaning and print the nozzle check pattern again.
Page 264 Using the control panel buttons Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the control panel buttons. 1. Make sure that the P power light is on and the H ink error light is off. Then, hold down the H ink button for three seconds.
Page 265 Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software. Epson recommends aligning the print head automatically. To align the print head automatically, select Automatic in the on-screen instruction.
Page 266 For Windows Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility. 1. Make sure that three sheets of A4 size EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper are loaded into the sheet feeder. Note: Make sure that paper is not loaded into the front manual feed slot and the front printer cover is closed before using the Print Head Alignment utility.
Page 267 For Mac OS 9 Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility. 1. Make sure that three sheets of A4 size EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper are loaded into the sheet feeder. Note:...
Page 268 The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by online problem solving, the printer’s control panel, the EPSON Status Monitor utility, or by running a printer operation check. Refer to the appropriate section below.
Page 269 Error indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.
Page 270 Ink out An ink cartridge is empty Replace the light light black or not installed. (T0599), light magenta (T0596), light cyan (T0595), light black (T0597), photo black (T0591), matte black (T0598), cyan (T0592), magenta (T0593), or yellow (T0594) ink cartridge with a new one.
Page 271 (T0591), matte black (T0598), cyan (T0592), magenta (T0593), or yellow (T0594) ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is nearly empty, check the ink levels using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON Status Monitor (Macintosh). Carriage error The print head carriage Turn off the printer.
Page 272 If a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the Progress Meter window. When the ink is out, click the How To button in the EPSON Status Monitor or Progress Meter window, and EPSON Status Monitor will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure.
Page 273 5. Hold down the ) paper button and press the P power button to turn on the printer. Release only the P power button. After the printer starts the operation check, release the ) paper button. Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample shown below.
Page 274 & See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 252 ❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. & See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 265 ❏ Use up ink cartridges within six months after opening their packages. ❏ Use the genuine Epson ink cartridges. Troubleshooting...
Page 275 ❏ Clear all customized settings, and select Text settings as the Quality Option setting on your printer’s software (Windows). Clear all customized settings, and select Automatic as the Mode setting on your printer’s software (Macintosh). & See “Making settings on the Main menu” on page 125 (for Windows) &...
Page 276 ❏ Make sure that the Media Type selected in the printer softwareis appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer. “Media type settings” on page 369 Incorrect or missing colors ❏ Clear the Grayscale setting in your printer software (for Windows).
Page 277 Blurry or smeared printout ❏ Make sure that you are using the appropriate printer driver for your printer. ❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson. & See “Paper” on page 333 ❏ Use genuine Epson ink cartridges. ❏ Make sure that the printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions.
Page 278 ❏ Select your printer as the default printer (Windows). ❏ Clear any stalled print jobs from the Spool Manager (Windows Me/98). & See “Using EPSON Spool Manager” on page 298 ❏ Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure that the printer’s interface cable is securely plugged in.
Page 279 Incorrect margins ❏ Check the margin settings in your application. Make sure that the margins are within the printable area of the page. & See “Paper” on page 333 ❏ Check the settings on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh).
Page 280 ❏ Check the settings on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh). Make sure the settings are appropriate for the paper size you are using. & See “Making settings on the Main menu” on page 125 (Windows) &...
Page 281 ❏ Select Thick paper in Printer and Option Information dialog (Windows), in Advanced dialog (Mac OS 9), or in Extension Setting dialog (Mac OS X). & See “Printer and option information” on page 149 (Windows) & See “Advanced settings” on page 178 (Mac OS 9) &...
Page 282 ❏ The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed the limit specified for the media. “Loading capacities for Epson special media” on page 356 ❏ Paper is not jammed inside the printer. If it is, remove the jammed paper.
Page 283 Multiple pages feed ❏ Make sure that the paper stack is flush with or lower than the triangular load-limit mark on the edge guide. ❏ Make sure that the left edge guide is snug to the left edge of the paper. ❏...
Page 284 3. Remove the jammed paper from the output path. If the jammed paper cannot be removed in this step, proceed to the next step. 4. Open the top printer cover, and remove the jammed paper gently. Caution: Do not pull the paper forcibly. Doing so may damage your printer.
Page 285 ❏ The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed the limit specified for that media. “Loading capacities for Epson special media” on page 356 ❏ The left edge guide is adjusted to fit your paper. ❏ The printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions.
Page 286 Thick Paper is ejected when sending a thick paper print job If the thick paper is ejected when you send a thick paper print job to the printer, it means that the printer is not ready. When a message stating that the printer is ready appears on the screen, reload the thick paper, and then press the ) paper button.
Page 287 (Windows Me/98). Users of Windows Me and 98 can clear any stalled print jobs from the spool manager. & See “Using EPSON Spool Manager” on page 298 ❏ If the printer sounds like it is trying to print, but is unable to, run the Head Cleaning utility.
Page 288 The error light is flashing or on Check EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh) to find the cause of the error, then try one or more of these solutions: ❏ If the ) paper out light is on and there is no paper in the printer, load paper into the sheet feeder.
Page 289 Print Head Carriage Problem If the carriage cover does not close or the print head carriage does not move to its home position, open the carriage cover and push the ink cartridges down until they click into place. Correcting USB Problems USB connections USB cables or connections can sometimes be the source of USB problems.
Page 290 Windows operating systems Your computer must be a model pre-installed with Windows Me, 98, XP, or 2000, a model that was pre-installed with Windows 98 and upgraded to Windows Me, or a model that was pre-installed with Windows Me, 98, or 2000 and upgraded to Windows XP. You may not be able to install or run the USB printer driver on a computer that does not meet these specifications or that is not equipped with a built-in USB port.
Page 291 If About is displayed in the shortcut menu that appears, click it. If a message box with the words “Unidrv Printer Driver” appears, you must reinstall the printer software as described in the Start Here sheet. If About is not displayed, the printer software has been installed correctly.
Page 292 Select the icon for your printer, and then click Properties on the File menu. 2. Click the Details tab. Troubleshooting...
Page 293 If EPUSBX: (EPSON Stylus Photo R2400) is displayed in the Print to the following port list, then the USB printer device driver and printer software are installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next step.
Page 294 If USB Printer or EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5. If neither USB Printer nor EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 appears under Other devices, click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the printer, then plug it into the printer again.
Page 295 7. Turn off the printer, restart your computer, and reinstall the printer software as explained in the Start Here sheet packed with your printer. Communication Error The power light does not turn on Cause What to do The power cord may not be Turn off the printer and check the power properly plugged into the cord connections between the printer and...
Page 296 You may not be using the If you are using the USB interface, use a correct interface cable. Revision 1.1 or 2.0 cable. Some error may have Check the lights on the Control Panel to see occurred. if lights other than power light are flashing or on in red.
Page 297 When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter will appear on your computer screen. Click the Stop button to cancel printing. For Windows Me and 98 It is possible to cancel printing using either the Progress Meter or EPSON Spool Manager. Refer to the appropriate section below. Troubleshooting...
Page 298 (with printers on a network this may be called a print queue). When a print job reaches the top of the queue, the EPSON Spool Manager sends the job to the printer. You can cancel print jobs from the Spool Manager. You can also...
Page 299 After you send a print job, an EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 button will appear in the icon tray. Click this button to open the EPSON Spool Manager. To cancel a print job, select the job in the list, and then click Cancel.
Page 300 3. In the Printer List, double-click Stylus Photo R2400. 4. In the Document Name list, select the document which is printing, then click the Delete button to cancel the print job. For Mac OS 9 When background printing is on Follow the steps below to cancel a print job.
Page 301 3. In the Document Name list, select the document which is printing, then click the Stop icon button to cancel the print job. When background printing is off Follow the steps below to cancel a print job. 1. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. 2.
Page 302 Chapter 8 Other Information Setting Up Your Printer on a Network For Windows XP and 2000 This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it. Note: ❏ This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share your printer, consult your network administrator.
Page 303 Setting up your printer as a shared printer To share a printer with other computers on a network, follow the steps below to configure the computer connected directly to the printer. Note: The figures provided in the following section pertain to Windows XP. 1.
Page 304 If you want Windows XP or 2000 to automatically download printer drivers for computers that are running different versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and select the environment and the operating systems for the other computers. Click OK, then insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 305 4. Select Network printer, then click Next. 5. On the next screen, click Next. 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then, click the icon for the appropriate printer. Other Information...
Page 306 7. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Depending on the operating system and the configuration of the computer to which the printer is connected, the Add Printer Wizard may prompt you to install the printer driver from the printer software CD-ROM.
Page 307 4. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) check box and click OK. 5. In the Network dialog box, click OK. 6. In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon. Note: ❏ If a dialog box appears requesting that you insert the Windows Me and 98 CD-ROM, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 308 8. Select Shared As, type the printer information as required, then click OK. Accessing the printer through a network To use your printer from other computers on a network, first add the printer to each computer that will access it. Follow the steps below.
Page 309 4. Select Network printer, then click Next. 5. On the next screen, click Browse. 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then, click the icon for the appropriate printer. 7. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. For Mac OS X Use the Printer Sharing setting, which is a standard feature for Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
Page 310 For Mac OS 9 This section tells you how to set up the printer so that you can use it on an AppleTalk network. By setting up your printer as a shared printer, your local printer is connected to the network and can be used by other computers.
Page 311 3. Click the Setup button. The Printer Sharing Setup dialog box opens. 4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as necessary. 5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer will appear in the port list in the Chooser.
Page 312 Note: Only printers that are connected to your current AppleTalk zone are available. If the following dialog box appears, enter the password for the printer, then click OK. 4. Select the appropriate Background Printing radio button to turn background printing on or off. 5.
Page 313 Increasing the Print Speed Follow the instructions in this section to increase the print speed of your printer. General tips Just as printing at a high resolution requires more processing time than printing at a low resolution, printing in color takes longer than printing in black-and-white because the volume of data in a color document is much greater.
Page 314 The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Printer software menu Printer Orientation Portrait Land- Main menu software scape (Windows), settings Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh) Grayscale Advanced dialog box, Main menu (Windows) Color** Gray- Color...
Page 315 Using the Speed & Progress dialog box (Windows only) You can make certain print speed settings in the Speed & Progress dialog box. Click the Speed & Progress button on your printer software’s Maintenance menu. The following dialog box appears. The available settings that are related to print speed are as follows: High Speed Copies To print multiple copies of your document faster, select High...
Page 316 Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Select this checkbox to disable printer status monitoring with EPSON Status Monitor 3. Always spool RAW datatype (Windows XP and 2000) Select the Always spool RAW datatype checkbox to have Windows NT-based clients spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF (metafile) format (Windows NT-based applications use the EMF format by default).
Page 317 Monitoring Preferences You can change settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3 in the Monitoring Preferences window. Right-click the shortcut icon on the taskbar, then select Monitoring Preferences. You can select the settings listed in the table below: Select Notification Displays the current error notification settings.
Page 318 Updating and Uninstalling Software Follow the directions in this section if you have updated your computer’s operating system, if you want to update your printer software from a previous version, or if you need to uninstall the printer software. Updating the printer software in Windows Me, XP, or 2000 When you update the printer software in Windows Me, XP, and 2000, be sure to uninstall the previous printer software before you...
Page 319 EPSON Printer Software from the list. Then, click Add/Remove (or Change/Remove in Windows XP and 2000). 4. Select the EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 icon, then click OK. 5. Click OK. Note: ❏ If you are using the USB port to connect the printer in Windows Me or 98, you need to uninstall an additional USB component.
Page 320 Setup Utility, select the printer name from Printer List, and then click Delete. For Mac OS 9 1. Quit all applications. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 3. Double-click the English folder, then double-click Disk 1 folder inside the Printer Driver folder.
Page 321 5. Click Continue. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Accept. 6. Select Uninstall from the menu at the upper left, and click Uninstall. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstalling the User's Guide For Windows Note: ❏...
Page 322 EPSON USB Printer Devices from the list in the Add or Remove Programs utility, click Change/Remove or Add/Remove, then click OK when a message prompts you to restart the computer. If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear in the Add or Remove Programs list, double-click EPUSBUN.EXE on the printer software CD-ROM, then...
Page 323 6. If ink has leaked inside the printer, wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. Wipe here Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears or rollers inside the printer. Caution: ❏ Do not apply grease to the metal parts under the print head carriage.
Page 324 Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer, carefully prepare and repack it as described below using the original box (or a similar box that the printer fits snugly into) and packing materials. Follow the steps below. Caution: ❏...
Page 325 4. Open the top printer cover again. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown below, then close the top printer cover. 5. Insert the output tray, close the paper support. 6. Attach the protective materials to both sides of the printer. 7.
Page 326 Magenta T0593 Yellow T0594 Note: The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location. Media Types Epson offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs. & See “Media type settings” on page 369...
Page 327 Note: ❏ The availability of special media varies by location. ❏ For the latest information on media available in your area, contact Epson customer support web site. & See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 379...
Page 328 PRINT Image Matching allow you to print fine-quality photographs using, in combination, a digital camera and printer that support these features. Note: We recommend using EPSON Easy Photo Print when using the Exif Print function or PRINT Image Matching function. Effectiveness Exif Print...
Page 329 Printout without Exif Print Printout with Exif Print When Exif Print data is embedded in the photo data, the printer interprets how to adjust and print the image. Note: The images above are samples. Print results depend on the printer.
Page 330 PRINT Image Matching PRINT Image Matching gives control of the printing process to the digital camera, allowing printed images to reflect the camera’s distinctive qualities. When taking photographs using a PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera, print command information from the camera is embedded in the photo data. The print command then instructs the printer how to correct color and details based on information stored at the moment the photo was taken.
Page 331 PRINT Image Matching function is to be used. ❏ If EPSON Easy Photo Print or EPSON Darkroom Print is not used, and printing is performed from general retouch software that does not support PRINT Image Matching, the PRINT Image Matching...
Page 332 How to use Take pictures using Exif Print and/or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital cameras, then use EPSON Easy Photo Print or EPSON Darkroom Print to print them. EPSON Easy Photo Print and EPSON Darkroom Print are is included on the software...
Page 333 Note: 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...
Page 334 Paper specifications Single sheets: A3+ (329 × 483 mm) Size A3 (297 × 420 mm) A4 (210 × 297 mm) A5 (148 × 210 mm) A6 (105 × 148 mm) B4 (257 × 364 mm) B5 (182 × 257 mm) 30 ×...
Page 335 ❏ Do not load curled or folded paper. ❏ Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature 15 to 25° C (59 to 77° F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH Printable area Normal Borderless Diagonal lines show printable area. Single sheets and index cards The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12”).
Page 336 B-R: The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12”). The minimum bottom margin is 20 mm (0.79”). Note: ❏ Depending on the type of media being used, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared.
Page 337 Borderless Pressing the z roll paper button after printing prints the cutting guideline. If you press the z roll paper button again and send print data, the margin between the printouts is about 65 mm. If you send a print job that has multiple pages, or send print jobs continuously, there will be no margin between the printouts.
Page 338 ❏ Epson recommends the use of original Epson ink cartridges only. Products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage to your printer and will not be covered by Epson's warranties. ❏ Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Page 339 Mechanical Paper path Auto sheet feeder, front manual feed slot, and rear manual feed slot entry Dimensions Storage Width: 615 mm (24.2 inches) Depth: 314 mm (12.4 inches) Height: 223 mm (8.8 inches) Printing Width: 615 mm (24.2 inches) Depth: 737 mm (29.0 inches) Height: 457 mm (18.0 inches) Weight 11.7 kg (25.8 lb), printer body only...
Page 340 Electrical 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 0.5 A (Max. 0.8 A) 0.25 A (Max. 0.4 A) Power consumption Approx.
Page 341 Standards and Approvals U.S. model: Safety UL 60950 CSA C22.2 No.60950 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Australian model: AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B...
Page 342 System Requirements Refer to the appropriate section below for the minimum and recommended computer system requirements necessary to use this printer. For Windows ® ® To use your printer, you need to have Microsoft Windows Me, 98, or 2000 installed. USB connection: To connect your printer via a standard, shielded USB 1.1 cable, you need a Windows XP, 98, or 2000 pre-installed PC equipped...
Page 343 Your computer should also meet the following system requirements. Minimum System Requirements Recommended System Pentium 150 MHz processor for Pentium 2.0 GHz or higher Windows Me Pentium processor for Windows 98 Pentium 300 MHz processor for Windows XP Pentium 133 MHz processor for Windows 2000 64 MB RAM for Windows Me and 98 256 MB RAM or more...
Page 344 For Macintosh ® ® To connect this printer to Apple Macintosh computers, you must use a USB cable. Your Macintosh must also meet the following system requirements. Minimum System Requirements Recommended System Mac OS 9.1 or later Mac OS 9.1 or later Mac OS X, 10.2, or later Mac OS X, 10.2, or later PowerPC G3 233 MHz for Mac OS...
Page 345 ❏ For Mac OS 9, the memory requirements above are for printing on Letter size paper. These requirements may vary depending on the size of the paper, the type of application you are using, and the complexity of the document that you want to print. In addition to these system and memory requirements, you need 20 MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software.
Page 346 Paper Handling Loading single sheets of paper Follow the steps below to load paper into the printer. 1. Open the paper support, then slide out the paper support extension. 2. Make sure the output tray is ejected, and the output tray extension is slid out.
Page 347 During printing the left edge guide automatically moves 3 mm to the left. Do not move it back manually Note: ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. ❏...
Page 348 1. Make sure that the printer is on and the power light is not flashing. Caution: Be sure to insert the thick paper while the power is on. Otherwise, automatic print position adjustment may not take place after inserting the thick paper. 2.
Page 349 5. Slide the thick paper into the printer until the back edge is level with the alignment arrows on the front manual feed slot. 6. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the thick paper. 7. Press the ) paper button. The thick paper is set automatically.
Page 350 2. Slide out the output tray and the output tray extension. 3. Remove the roll paper holder if it is attached. 4. Make sure the rear edge guide for the rear manual feed slot is flush with the left side of the printer.
Page 351 5. Attach the rear sheet guide. 6. Slide the edge guide on the rear sheet guide to make enough space for the paper you are loading. 7. Using the rear sheet guide, insert the paper into the rear manual feed slot, flush with the right edge guide.
Page 352 8. Slide the edge guide on the rear sheet guide until it is flush with the paper. 9. Insert the paper into the rear manual feed slot until the paper meets resistance. Maintain a constant pressure against the paper until you feel the printer pull the paper in slightly. Let go of the paper to allow the printer to adjust the paper position.
Page 353 11. Open the top printer cover and make sure the paper is loaded correctly. Note: ❏ You can only load one sheet at a time. ❏ You can leave the rear sheet guide attached to the printer, except when printing on roll paper. ❏...
Page 354 However, coated paper and glossy film provide superior printouts because they absorb less ink. Epson provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers. Epson recommends using media distributed by Epson to ensure high-quality results.
Page 355 Note: ❏ Load the media into the sheet feeder printable side up. See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable side. Some types of media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the illustration. cut corner ❏...
Page 356 Loading capacities for Epson special media Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for Epson special media. Media Type Loading Capacity Bright White Ink Jet Paper Up to 80 sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Up to 50 sheets for A3+ and A3...
Page 357 Proofing Paper Semimatte One sheet at a time Photo Quality Self Adhesive One sheet at a time Sheet * This paper type is rear manual feed slot paper. For instructions on how to load paper into the rear manual feed slot, see “Loading Single Sheets of Paper into the Rear Manual Feed Slot”...
Page 358 Remove it when printing using other media. Storing Epson Photo Paper Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. Epson recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag. Keep them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Page 359 ❏ Use Epson media to ensure high-quality results. ❏ Always check the ink levels before printing on roll paper, as replacing ink cartridges while the roll paper is loaded can smear the paper.
Page 360 1. Attach the roll paper holders to the roll paper. Note: Remove the protective sheet after putting together the roll paper and the holders. 2. Using a triangle, check that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly to the edges, as shown. Caution: Always use a triangle or other tool to ensure that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly.
Page 361 4. Make sure that the output tray extension is extended and the output tray is stored in the printer. 5. Gently swing out the roll paper support.
Page 362 6. Insert the roll paper holders into the slots at the rear of the printer. 7. Insert the paper into the rear manual feed slot as far as it will go, flush with the right edge guide. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper.
Page 363 Caution: Do not load the roll paper into the sheet feeder for cut sheets. 8. Hold the paper in place with your hand for about three seconds in order to load the paper correctly. The paper will feed into the printer automatically. Note: If the roll paper is not feeding easily, flatten it.
Page 364 Note: Epson recommends that you use a triangle or other tool to ensure that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly. A diagonal cut may cause paper feed problems.
Page 365 3. To print the next document, press the z roll paper button to feed the paper back to the printing position. 4. Turn the roll paper knobs to take in the slack of the roll paper. Removing the roll paper 1.
Page 366 Storing Epson roll paper Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. Store your printouts in a resealable plastic bag. Keep them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. Driver Settings Accessing the printer software for Windows You can access the printer software from most Windows applications, from the Windows Start menu, or the taskbar.
Page 367 From the Start menu Follow the steps below to access the printer software. 1. For Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, then click Printers and Faxes. (If the Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.) For Windows Me, 98, and 2000, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.
Page 368 EPSON Printer Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in the Utility Applications folder in Macintosh HD. Select your printer from the Printer List, then click OK. Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder and double-click the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility icon.
Page 369 (shown in larger type). For some media, there are several Media Type settings from which to choose. Plain Paper Plain paper EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041442 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A3+)
Page 370 EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A3) S041260 S041261 S041262 EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041256 S041258 S041259 Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A3+) S041289 S041316 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A3) S041288 S041315 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4) S041285 S041287...
Page 371 Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper (A3+) S041407 EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper (A3) S041406 EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper S041409 (329 mm × 10 m) EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper S041408 (210 mm × 10 m)
Page 372 S041896 Note: The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact Epson customer support web site. & See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 379 Making User Defined paper sizes for Windows Defining a custom paper size You can define a custom paper size and add it to the list.
Page 373 2. Type a name for your paper size in the Paper Size Name box. 3. Choose either cm or inch as the Unit setting. 4. Specify the width and height for your paper size. The range of available size is shown under each text box. Note: Although you can define a large range of paper sizes, the size of paper you can feed into the printer is limited by the size of the sheet feeder...
Page 374 Page Setup dialog box, follow the steps below to define a new paper size. 1. In the Page Setup dialog box, select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Format for setting. Then, select Custom Paper Size as the Settings setting. The following dialog box appears.
Page 375 Note: ❏ Although you can define a large range of paper sizes, the size of paper you can feed into the printer is limited by the size of the sheet feeder on your printer. Therefore, if necessary, it is recommended that you reduce or enlarge documents to fit paper within the range of your printer’s capabilities.
Page 376 2. Specify the Paper Size and Printer Margins by typing in the appropriate text boxes. 3. Click Save and then click OK to close the Custom Paper Size dialog box. The paper size is now available on the Paper Size list in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 377 2. To define a new paper size, click New. The dialog box now allows you to enter a name for the new size. 3. Type a unique name for the paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Choose either cm or inch as the Unit setting. 5.
Page 378 You can define up to 100 paper sizes. The paper size names you create will appear in the Paper Size list. To delete a custom paper size, click Customize, select the paper size from the list in the Custom Paper dialog box, then click Delete.
Page 379 Appendix A Customer Support Contacting Customer Support If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support.
Page 380 Technical Support Web Site Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation.
Page 381 Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. automatic roll paper cutter The built-in paper cutter, which automatically cuts images printed continuously on roll paper. Background Printing When background printing is on, the computer can be used for other operations while printing a document.
Page 382 Improves the print quality of low-resolution images by smoothing jagged edges and lines. This setting has no effect on high-resolution images or on text. EPSON MonitorIV A utility for Macintosh that allows you to manage print jobs that are in a print queue.
Page 383 A utility for Macintosh that monitors the printer status. If the StatusMonitor detects a printer error, it will inform you with an error message. EPSON Status Monitor 3 A utility for Windows that provides printer status information, such as the amount of ink remaining, and checks for printer errors.
Page 384 Ink Levels A graphic display of the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge. interface The connection between the computer and the printer. See also parallel interface and USB interface. interface cable The cable that connects the computer to the printer. local printer The printer connected to the computer’s port directly by an interface cable.
Page 385 Orientation Settings that determine the orientation of your printout. Select between Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide). Pages Per Sheet printing A printing mode that allows you to print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper. parallel interface An interface that is used for one-to-one connection between a computer and a printer.
Page 386 PRINT Image Matching This system enables stunning printing to be achieved easily through the combination of a digital camera loaded with the PRINT Image Matching function and a printer that supports such matching. Print commands are attached to photo data during digital camera photography and the printer adheres to these commands to print photos with the color match that optimally fulfills the objectives of the digitally composed shots.
Page 387 Saturation A setting that modifies the vividness of color. The lower the saturation, the duller the colors. The higher the saturation, the more vivid the colors. spool The first step in printing, in which the printer software converts the print data into codes that your printer understands.
Page 388 Macintosh, 181 Windows, 135 Color Management Macintosh, 181 Windows, 135 Configuration settings, 244 Consumables, 326 Contacting EPSON, 379 Control panel, 12, 13 Customer support, 379 Custom paper size, 372 Custom Settings dialog box Macintosh, 186 Windows, 142 Double-Sided printing, 75...
Page 389 EPSON Creativity Suite Introduction, 198 EPSON Easy Photo Print Introduction, 198 EPSON File Manager Introduction, 198 EPSON Monitor 3, 245 to 248 EPSON Monitor3, 245 EPSON Spool Manager, 238 EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh), 194 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows), 148 EPSON Web-To-Page...
Page 390 Ink out light, 12 Layout dialog box (Macintosh), 192 Lights, 13 Main menu (Windows), 125 Maintenance Menu (Windows), 147 Media Media type settings, 369 Using special media, 354 Monitoring preferences, 153 Multi-page printing Macintosh, 193 Windows, 145 Network printing Mac OS 9, 310 Mac OS X, 309 Windows Me and 98, 306 Windows XP and 2000, 302...
Page 391 Paper support extension, 10 PhotoEnhance settings Macintosh, 182 Windows, 136 PIF DESIGNER Introduction, 197, 198 Poster printing, 105 Preview feature Macintosh, 189 Windows, 127 Printable area specifications, 335 Print dialog box (Mac OS X), 159 Printer cleaning, 322 transporting, 324 Printer driver Introduction, 196 Printer parts, 10...
Page 392 Safety information, 14, 19 Saving settings Macintosh, 186 Windows, 142 Specifications, 333 electrical, 340 mechanical, 339 paper, 333 printing, 333 standards and approvals, 341 Speed & Progress settings Windows, 315 Spool Manager, 238 Status Monitor Windows, 238 System Requirements, 342, 344, 345 Technical support, 379 Top printer cover, 10 Uninstalling the driver, 318...

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