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Epson STYLUS Photo R340 Printer Basics Manual

Epson STYLUS Photo R340 Printer Basics Manual

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  • Page 1: Printer Basics

    Epson Stylus ® Photo R340 Printer Basics...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome! About Your Documentation Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Viewing Your On-Screen User’s Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Storing Your Photos Accessing Photos Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Connecting External Devices Saving Your Photos to an External Device Viewing a Slide Show of Your Photos Copying Photos to Your Computer Removing a Memory Card...
  • Page 4 Cleaning the Roller Inserting a CD or DVD Printing Your Design Adjusting the Print Position Adjusting the Print Density Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head Replacing an Ink Cartridge Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer...
  • Page 5 Uninstalling Printer Software Windows Mac OS X Where To Get Help Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Energy Star Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index Contents...

  • Page 6: Contents

    Contents...
  • Page 7 PC. Here are some of the printer’s outstanding features: ■ Epson’s exclusive 6-color ink technology lets you achieve fine shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and excellent fill across a wide range of colors. Genuine Epson create long-lasting and water-resistant prints.

  • Page 8: Welcome

    About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For basic printing without a computer, see the Quick Reference card. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■...
  • Page 9 Loading Paper Epson offers a wide variety of papers that let you customize your projects and achieve professional results. This chapter gives you guidelines on: ■ “Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder” below ■ “Storing Your Photos” on page 10 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 1.

  • Page 10: Loading Paper

    User’s Guide. Storing Your Photos With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus Photo R340 will last for many years. The special Epson inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with Epson papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.

  • Page 11: Storing Your Photos

    “Copying Photos to Your Computer” on page 15 Inserting Memory Cards 1. Press the P power button to turn on your Epson Stylus Photo R340. 2. Open the memory card door. 3. Insert the memory card into one of the three slots, as shown below.

  • Page 12: Accessing Photos

    ™ ZiO! Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras or drives. If you’re not sure about your camera or drive, you can try connecting it. If it’s not compatible, you’ll see a screen saying that the connected device cannot be used.

  • Page 13: Removing Memory Cards

    Follow these steps to connect it: 1. Remove any memory cards from the printer. If you leave a card in the printer, images will be read from the card instead of your camera or storage device. 2. Connect the USB cable from your camera or storage device to the the front of the printer.

  • Page 14: Saving Your Photos To An External Device

    Zip disk, CD-R, DVD-R, or thumb drive. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras or drives. If you’re not sure about your camera or drive, you can try connecting it. If it’s not compatible, you’ll see a screen saying that the connected device cannot be used.

  • Page 15: Viewing A Slide Show Of Your Photos

    1. Make sure your computer and printer are connected and turned on. 2. Open the memory card door. 3. Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot on the printer, as shown on page 11. Viewing a Slide Show of Your Photos...

  • Page 16: Copying Photos To Your Computer

    Caution: If you access the card from your computer and delete files from the card, add files to the card, or format the card, the card may not work correctly with your camera and the printer may not be able to read the files on the card. Always format cards and delete pictures using your camera, and do not copy files to the card from your computer.
  • Page 17 Copying Photos to Your Computer...

  • Page 18: Printing Without A Computer

    Printing Without a Computer Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 lets you print photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just load paper, insert your digital camera’s memory card, choose print settings from the control panel, and press the x Follow the instructions in these sections to print: ■...

  • Page 19: Viewing And Printing Photos

    Viewing and Printing Photos The View and Print option lets you preview and choose individual photos to print. 1. Press to choose press 2. Press to choose the photo you want to print. 3. Press u or d to select the number of copies. 4.

  • Page 20: Printing Photos From A Specific Date

    6. Press the x button to print your photos. Start Note: To cancel printing, press the y Printing Photos from a Specific Date Print all the photos taken on a specific date that are stored on your memory card. 1. Press to choose Print by Date 2.

  • Page 21: Choosing Print Settings

    3. Select the setting that matches the type of paper you loaded, then press table below: For this paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper...

  • Page 22: Touching Up Your Photos

    (see page 24). Touching Up Your Photos Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your photos without using a computer. Note: These settings affect only your printed pictures. They do not change your original image files.

  • Page 23: Manually Adjusting Your Photos

    3. Select from these options, then press ■ : Uses your camera’s PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print settings (this option P.I.M. is automatically selected when your pictures contain P.I.M. data). ■ : Uses your camera’s Exif Print settings (this option is automatically selected when Exif your pictures contain Exif Print data).

  • Page 24: Cropping And Sizing Your Photos

    Cropping and Sizing Your Photos Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 lets you decide how your photos fit on the page with cropping, expansion for borderless prints, and fit to frame. Cropping with the Zoom Buttons You can use the zoom buttons to crop out only the part of the photo you want to print. This does not affect your original image file, only the printout.

  • Page 25: Fit To Frame

    Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs for printing. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with this printer. Follow the steps in the sections below to print on CDs and DVDs.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Roller

    Follow these steps to load CDs and DVDs into your printer: Caution: If you don’t insert the tray correctly, you may damage the printer or tray. Note: To print on small CDs (8 cm), you must print from EPSON Print CD on the computer. See page 38.

  • Page 27: Printing Your Cd Or Dvd

    3. Insert the tray into the printer carefully, making sure it is level, not tilted up or down. Slide the tray under the tab and the two rollers. Push it in until the arrows on the tray and guide are aligned.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Printing Position

    2. If you want to change the layout settings, press following options: 1-up One photo is printed on the CD/DVD, centered. Four photos are printed on the CD/DVD, with one photo in each 4-up quarter. 8-up 8 photos are printed on the CD/DVD, arranged in a circle. 12-up 12 photos are printed on the CD/DVD, arranged in a circle.

  • Page 29: Resetting Default Settings

    CD/DVD function. Resetting Default Settings You can reset the printer’s settings (such as the layout, color effects, or crop settings) to the default settings before printing other photos. 1. Press the button.

  • Page 30: Printing From Your Computer

    DVDs with your text or photos, or create greeting cards and calendars. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Follow the instructions in these sections to print your photos: ■...
  • Page 31 Paper Type” on page 34 for more information about paper types. 6. Select your document or image Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 7. Click to close the Printing Preferences or Properties window.

  • Page 32: Selecting Default Settings

    You can also see how much ink you have left. Selecting Default Settings Your printer settings only apply to the program you’re currently using. If you want, you can change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs.
  • Page 33 4. Select your document or image 5. Click to close the Page Setup window. 6. From the File menu, select 7. Open the Printer menu and select 8. Select Print Settings 9. Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Note: The Quality setting on this screen gives you the best combination of quality and speed for most prints.
  • Page 34 If multiple print jobs are listed and you want one to print before the other(s), select the job and click the 14. When you’re finished, close your printer window or Print Center. : For adjusting the color controls, changing the gamma setting, Stylus Photo R340 to delete the job.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    Selecting the Correct Paper Type When printing, always be sure to select the correct paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting. This tells the printer what kind of paper you’re using so it can adjust the ink coverage accordingly.

  • Page 36: Printing Borderless Photos

    Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Caution: If you use an unsupported paper size, ink may spray inside your printer and mar future printouts. See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings: ■ “Windows” on page 36 ■...

  • Page 37: Windows

    Windows 1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. Open the File menu and click screen like this: Select Sheet Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 3. Select Photo Best Photo 4.

  • Page 38: Mac Os X

    Mac OS X 1. From the File menu, select 2. Select Stylus Photo R340 3. Choose the borderless Paper Size 4. Click to close the Page Setup window. 5. From the File menu, select 6. Select Stylus Photo R340 7. Choose from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 39: Printing On Cds Or 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 40: Inserting A Cd Or Dvd

    If you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for “Adjusting the Print Position” on page 41 and “Adjusting the Print Density” on page 43. Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly.
  • Page 41 3. Insert the tray into the printer carefully, making sure it is level, not tilted up or down. Slide the tray under the tab and the two rollers. Push it in until the arrows on the tray and guide are aligned.

  • Page 42: Printing Your Design

    Printing Your Design After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you’re ready to print. Note: For information on designing CDs and DVDs, see the EPSON Print CD on-screen Help. 1. Open the File menu and select Print 2.
  • Page 43 4. Make sure Stylus Photo R340 (Windows) or Pattern 5. Click . The confirmation pattern is printed on the position check disk or CD. Print 6. Remove the position check disk or CD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks (distances labeled A and B as shown).

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Print Density

    Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern and make adjustments as necessary. 1. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 39. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Select from the File menu.
  • Page 45 9. Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Then check the saturation levels again. You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in EPSON Print CD to adjust color saturation. See the EPSON Print CD on-screen help for instructions.

  • Page 46: Maintaining Your Printer

    ■ “Adjusting the LCD Brightness” on page 52 Note: You can also maintain your printer from the or from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). For details, read your on-screen User’s Guide (described on page 8). Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head.
  • Page 47 If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 57. 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 48: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    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.

  • Page 49: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    The print head moves to the replacement position. 3. Open the cartridge cover. 4. 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 and do not drink the ink.
  • Page 50 8. Close the ink cartridge cover. 9. Press and close the printer cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 10. When you see a message that charging is complete (after about a minute), press Replacing an Ink Cartridge...

  • Page 51: Aligning The Print Head

    To align the print head from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network); see your on-screen User’s Guide for details. Note: For the best results, load letter-size Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment.

  • Page 52: Transporting The Printer

    4. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the LCD screen and preview monitor. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners on these parts. 5. If ink has spilled inside the printer, wipe it off only in the area shown below using a soft, damp cloth.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Lcd Brightness

    Keep the printer level as you transport it. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 45); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 50).

  • Page 54: Problem Solving

    ■ “Where To Get Help” on page 65 Diagnosing Problems Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: ■ To identify the most common problems, check for messages on the control panel display and follow the instructions provided.

  • Page 55: Control Panel Messages

    Magenta: T048320 Yellow: T048420 Light Cyan: T048520 Light Magenta: T048620 The genuine Epson ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. Paper or CD/DVD tray jam or feed error. Press the Start button. If the error does not clear, reinsert the paper or CD/DVD tray and Press the Start button.

  • Page 56: Running A Printer Check

    Running a Printer Check You may need to run a printer check to see if a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. 1. Make sure any memory cards are removed (page 16), then disconnect the printer cable from the printer.

  • Page 57: Setup Or Software Installation Problems

    ■ If you are using Mac OS X and you do not see the printer name in the Format for menu under Page Setup, you may need to set up your printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

  • Page 58: Printer Problems

    Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 45. ■ 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.
  • Page 59 Note: Borderless printing takes longer than normal, especially near the edges of the paper. Printing without a computer is also a bit slower. ■ If you are printing a landscape photo without a computer, it takes longer for the printer to rotate and process the image. Your memory card does not work correctly.

  • Page 60: Print Quality Problems

    Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 50 for instructions. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you load paper with the printable side face up. The printable side is usually the whiter or brighter side of the paper.
  • Page 61 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 your on-screen User’s Guide for more information.

  • Page 62: Problems With Paper Feeding

    Colors will change slightly after drying. Wait for 24 hours and check your print again to see if the colors look right. ■ If you are printing without a computer, check your printer’s control panel settings to make sure the Filter setting is not set to settings are set to...

  • Page 63: Cd/Dvd Printing Problems

    Ink smears on the CD/DVD or printing is too light. ■ Adjust the print density as described on page 43. ■ Adjust the brightness or contrast (see the EPSON Print CD on-screen help for details). ■ Make sure you’re using ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. ■...
  • Page 64 Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 67. Then try printing again. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in your software, or is set as an active printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. ■...

  • Page 65: Uninstalling Printer Software

    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. Note: Remember that you don’t need to uninstall and reinstall your optional photo software or on-screen User’s Guide, and you won’t see the license agreement.

  • Page 66: Where To Get Help

    ■ Description of the problem You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral.
  • Page 67 Problem Solving...

  • Page 68: Notices

    ■ VGA or better display adapter and monitor ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ Windows-compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. Caution: Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

  • Page 69: Important Safety Instructions

    ■ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Energy Star Compliance

    NERGY ® As an E Partner, Epson has determined that this product NERGY meets the E NERGY office equipment program is a voluntary partnership NERGY with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

  • Page 72: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...

  • Page 73: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    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. If your printer is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you.
  • Page 74 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you, visit our website at: http://www.epson.com. To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you, visit http://support.epson.com.
  • Page 75 Notices...

  • Page 76: Index

    22, 43 to 44 adjusting print position, 27 to 28, 41 to 43 cleaning roller, 25, 38 inserting in printer, 25 to 26, 39 to 40 ordering, 24 printing on, 24 to 28, 38 to 44 printing without computer, 24 to 28...
  • Page 77 Flip Horizontal setting, 62 Full bleed printing, 35 to 37 Glossy papers, 20, 34, 35, 36, 37 Grainy prints, 60 Index Head Cleaning utility, 45 to 46 Help, Epson, 65 High Speed setting, 58 Incorrect characters, 63 colors, 60 margins, 63...
  • Page 78 18 to 19 proof sheet, 19 viewing and printing, 18 PictBridge, 12 to 14 Preview monitor, 7 Print CD software, EPSON, 38 to 44 Print dialog box, 29, 32 Print head aligning, 50 cleaning, 45 to 46 Print Head Alignment utility, 50...
  • Page 79 50 maintaining, 45 to 51 noise, 57 problems, 53 to 63 transporting, 51 to 52 Printer settings, restoring to defaults, 28 Printing adjusting CD/DVD position, 27 to 28, 41 to 43 CDs without computer, 24 to 28 photos, 17 to 21...
  • Page 80 Software EPSON Print CD, 38 to 44 problems, solving, 56 to 57 uninstalling, 64 Storing photos, 10 System requirements, 67 Thumb drive, 12 to 14 Thumbnails, 19 Touching up photos, 21 to 22 Transferring photos to computer, 15 to 16...
  • Page 81 Index...

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