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  • Page 1 Printer Basics...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome ..........7 PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print .
  • Page 4 Transporting the Printer ........60...
  • Page 5 Uninstalling Printer Software ....... . . 71 Windows ..........71 Macintosh OS X .
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Note: The front USB port does not support digital cameras or other USB devices. PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print Your Stylus Photo R200 printer supports these innovative digital image formats to give you the best photo prints possible: ■...

  • Page 8: About Exif Print

    JPEG/TIFF image file. Your printer—along with EPSON Software Film Factory and the P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop— uses the information to ensure the most accurate image reproduction.

  • Page 9: About Your Software

    Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print without it. Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support website periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.

  • Page 10: About Your Documentation

    About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. ® This book contains instructions on loading paper, printing with Windows ® Macintosh, printing borderless photos, printing on CDs and DVDs, maintaining your printer, and solving basic problems.

  • Page 11: Printing From Start To Finish

    Printing From Start to Finish Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Whenever you print, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right paper.

  • Page 12: Loading Envelopes

    Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Load the printable side face-up. It’s often brighter or whiter. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■...

  • Page 13: Loading Special Papers

    “Printing With Macintosh OS X” on page 17 ■ “Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x” on page 20 Loading Special Papers To load EPSON ink jet papers, follow these guidelines: Paper Type Premium Bright White Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper...

  • Page 14: Printing In Windows

    Printing in Windows 1. From the File menu, click 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Series 3. Click the Properties button, click it. Then click Options next screen.) Printing From Start to Finish Print Select your printer here button. (If you see a...
  • Page 15 Best Photo: Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. The Quality Option settings on this screen give you the best combination of quality and speed for most prints. For the highest quality (Photo RPM papers, click the Advanced button on the Main tab.

  • Page 16: Selecting Default Settings

    You can use these buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see how much ink you have left. Selecting Default Settings Your printer settings only apply to the program that you’re currently using. If you want, you can change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs. 1. Right-click the 2.

  • Page 17: Printing With Macintosh Os X

    (If you’re using an application that’s compatible only with Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps on page 20 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to the Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet.
  • Page 18 Copies & Pages ■ : To select page layout options. Layout ■ Color Management or gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments made by the printer driver. ■ Expansion: setting), to adjust the borderless image size; see page 29 for details. ■...
  • Page 19 13. When you’re finished, close Print Center. To select a wider platen gap if ink smears on sheets : To save your selections for future use. (In OS X from the Presets pull-down menu.) Stylus Photo R200 to delete the job Delete to pause printing...

  • Page 20: Printing With Macintosh Os 8.6 To 9.X

    Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select 2. Click to close the Page Setup window.
  • Page 21 Print 7. If you turned on background printing, you can select from the Application menu in the upper right corner of your screen. You see the EPSON Monitor window: Select your job, then click here to cancel printing Note: If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the J key and press the .

  • Page 22: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper...

  • Page 23: Customizing Print Settings

    For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the ? or Help button. If you want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, select the Show this screen first checkbox.
  • Page 24 4. Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can: ■ Click to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print. ■ Click the Basic ■ Click the Page Layout options. 5. Select the following page layout settings as necessary: Select image position options here...

  • Page 25: Customizing Macintosh Print Settings

    Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Macintosh OS X 1. Click on the printer settings window. Advanced 2. Select these advanced settings as necessary: Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode.
  • Page 26 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. On the printer settings window, click Advanced 2. Select these advanced settings as necessary: Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on certain paper types Select various print options here...

  • Page 27: Printing Borderless Photos

    EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings: ■ “Windows” on page 28 ■ “Macintosh OS X” on page 29 ■ “Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x” on page 31 Sizes 8 ×...

  • Page 28: Windows

    Windows 1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. From the File menu, select You see the following window: 3. Select Photo 4. Select one of the following as the paper Type setting: ■ Matte Paper - Heavyweight ■...

  • Page 29: Macintosh Os X

    1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. From the File menu, select You see the following window: 3. Select Stylus Photo R200(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) drop-down list. 4. Select your Paper Size. Caution: When printing borderless photos, select one of the supported paper sizes listed in the table on page 27;...
  • Page 30 7. From the File menu, select 8. Select Stylus Photo R200(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) drop-down list. Note: Always select the same Printer setting as you chose in step 2. 9. Select Print Settings 10. Select one of the following as the Media Type setting: ■...

  • Page 31: Macintosh Os 8.6 To 9.X

    Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. From the File menu, select 3. Select your Paper Size. 4. Click the Borderless Note: If you need to adjust the amount of image expansion necessary for borderless printing, click the Expansion button and move the Expansion slider.

  • Page 32: Printing On Cds And Dvds

    Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Rollers

    Before you print on CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to clean the rollers inside your printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper. 1. Make sure your printer is turned on and several sheets of letter-size paper are loaded.
  • Page 34 Make sure you always use the small CD ring when printing on 8-cm CDs and that the CD and ring lay flat on the tray, otherwise the printer may be damaged. 4. Insert the tray carefully, making sure it’s level, not tilted up or down. Push the tray under the tab and the two rollers.

  • Page 35: Designing Cds And Dvds

    Designing CDs and DVDs You can use EPSON Print CD to create and print a disc design with images, graphics, and text. 1. Start EPSON Print CD. Windows: Click Start EPSON Print CD Macintosh OS X: Open the folder and select Print CD Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Open the...
  • Page 36 4. To modify the template or enhance your background, click the background icon, if necessary. You can adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma, or apply mosaic, blur, or special color effects, as follows: ■ Windows: Click the Adjustment ■ Macintosh: Use any of the available editing features. Then click Printing From Start to Finish Image Adjustment tab.
  • Page 37 To check your design, it’s a good idea to print it on a sheet of plain paper before printing on a CD or DVD. Make sure you have plain paper loaded in the printer, then follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” on page 38.

  • Page 38: Printing Your Design

    Follow the steps for your operating system below. Windows 1. Open the File menu and select Settings 2. Make sure these settings are selected: ■ Stylus Photo R200 ■ as the source Manual ■ as the Paper Size ■...
  • Page 39 Macintosh OS X 1. Open the File menu and select Setup 2. Make sure Stylus Photo R200 selected as the Format for option and the Paper Size is set to 3. Click 4. Open the File menu and select 5. Select these print settings: ■...
  • Page 40 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. Open the File menu and select Page Setup 2. Make sure SP R200 top of the screen and these settings are selected: ■ as the Paper Size ■ Manual Feed 3. Click 4. Open the File menu and select Print 5.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Print Position

    Use the blank cardboard check disk included with your printer, or an extra CD. You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD.
  • Page 42 1. Place the cardboard check disk (or an extra CD) on the CD tray and insert it into the printer, as described on page 33. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Open the File menu and Select 4. Make sure...
  • Page 43 1. Place the cardboard check disk (or an extra CD) on the CD tray and insert it into the printer, as described on page 33. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Open the File menu and Select 4. Make sure...
  • Page 44 Print screen. The confirmation pattern is printed on the check disk or CD and the printer ejects it. 10. Remove the check disk or CD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks labeled Top and Right. You’ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for accurate measurements.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Print Density

    Note: You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in EPSON Print CD to adjust color saturation. See “Designing CDs and DVDs” on page 35 for instructions. Windows 1.
  • Page 46 Macintosh OS X 1. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 33. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Select Page Setup 4. Make sure Stylus Photo R200 Paper Size is set to 5. Click 6. Open the File menu and select 7.
  • Page 47 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 33. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Select from the File menu. Page Setup 4. Make sure SP R200 selected: ■ for the Paper Size ■...
  • Page 48 Printing From Start to Finish...

  • Page 49: Maintaining Your Printer

    (This only works when the red H ink light is off.) Caution: When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, print quality can decline, so turn it on and print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

  • Page 50: Running The Head Cleaning Utility

    Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red H ink light is off. (If the H ink light is flashing or on, you need to replace a cartridge; see page 51 for details.)

  • Page 51: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, refer to “Problems and Solutions” on page 64. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again.

  • Page 52: Checking The Ink Supply

    ■ Windows: Double-click the You see a window like this one: ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose SP R200 Series ■ Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: From the File menu, select ink icon. You see a window like this one: Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge.

  • Page 53: Purchasing Ink Cartridges

    Light Magenta Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S.

  • Page 54: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on (the green P power light should be on, but not flashing). Then open the printer cover.
  • Page 55 5. Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Dispose of it carefully. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.
  • Page 56 H ink light goes out. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 mintues. Maintaining Your Printer...

  • Page 57: Aligning The Print Head

    (in the lower right Print Head Alignment folder and select Applications in the printer list, click SP R200 Series utility icon, then select EPSON , then Page Setup Print Head Alignment...
  • Page 58 If you can’t find a square without visible bands, choose the one that’s best. Then click Realignment Maintaining Your Printer to print another test page and repeat this step. , follow the instructions on the screen to print the next Next to print another test page and repeat this step.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Printer

    3. If the outer case or inside of the sheet feeder are dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 4. If ink accidentally gets inside of the printer, wipe it off with a damp cloth in the area shown. Clean here Warning: Don’t touch the gears or any other parts inside the printer.

  • Page 60: Transporting The Printer

    To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Open the printer cover and turn on the printer. Wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from the printer.

  • Page 61: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems See “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 62 to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be. Printer Parts Paper support extension Paper support Sheet feeder Edge guide Front USB port Output tray Output tray extension...

  • Page 62: Diagnosing Printer Problems

    Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer’s lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 63). Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper light is Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes Red H ink light is on...

  • Page 63: Running A Printer Check

    ) paper and red H ink lights flashing Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer or some other source. 1. Turn off your printer and computer.

  • Page 64: Problems And Solutions

    If the test page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” below. If nothing works, contact you dealer or EPSON as described in “Where To Get Help” on page 73.

  • Page 65: Printer Problems

    Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 49. ■ The printer won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. Problems and Solutions...
  • Page 66 Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile. Your printer is performing routine maintenance. Printing is too slow. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 75. If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed.

  • Page 67: Print Quality Problems

    You may need to use an included support sheet or load your paper one sheet at a time. ■ Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide.
  • Page 68 Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. You can also use your printer’s color management features. See page 23 (Windows) or page 25 (Macintosh).

  • Page 69: Problems With Paper Feeding

    ) paper button to eject the paper, then select the correct paper size. ■ If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Make sure the paper support extension is pulled up.

  • Page 70: Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted. Turn off the Mirror Image in your program. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected, or is the active printer in Print Center (Macintosh OS X) or the Chooser (Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x).

  • Page 71: Uninstalling Printer Software

    You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities. For example, this might be necessary when you upgrade your operating system. You don’t need to uninstall EPSON Print CD, Film Factory, the P.I.M. II Plug-in, or your on-screen Reference Guide.

  • Page 72: Macintosh Os X

    Applications 2. Double-click the 3. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R200 4. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R200(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) Delete 5. Close Print Center. 6. Restart your Macintosh, then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software. Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9x 1.

  • Page 73: Where To Get Help

    Computer configuration and operating system version ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
  • Page 74 Solving Problems...

  • Page 75: Requirements And Notices

    Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: ■ A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium ■ Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP ■ At least 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) ■...

  • Page 76: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. ■ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.

  • Page 77: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.

  • Page 78: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.

  • Page 79: Declaration Of Conformity

    EPSON Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B261A NERGY As an E Partner, EPSON has determined that NERGY this product meets the E NERGY energy efficiency. The EPA E equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the...

  • Page 80: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one.
  • Page 81 Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred.
  • Page 82 Requirements and Notices...

  • Page 83: Index

    Macintosh , 19, 21 Windows , 16 adjusting print density adjusting print position designing , 35 to 37 inserting in printer , 33 to 34 ordering , 32 printing on , 32 to 47 Characters, incorrect , 71 Checking printer...
  • Page 84 , 73 , 53 papers , 13, 22, 27 Print CD , 35 to 47 Store , 73 EPSON PhotoCenter Exif Print, description Faint images , 68 Film Factory Full bleed printing , 27 to 32 Gamma setting , 18...
  • Page 85 P.I.M., see PRINT Image Matching Page Setup, Macintosh , 17, 20 Paper EPSON , 13, 22, 27 feeding problems , 69 loading , 11 to 12 orientation , 15, 17, 20 size , 15, 17, 20 Paper Source setting , 38...
  • Page 86 Transparencies , 22 Transporting printer Troubleshooting , 61 to 73 Type setting , 15 Uninstalling software , 75 Utilities Head Cleaning , 50 to 51 Nozzle Check , 50 to 51 Print Head Alignment Watermark , 21, 24 Windows advanced printing...

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