Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Series Basic Manual

Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Series Basic Manual

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  • Page 1 Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Series ® Basics...
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Available Epson Papers ........
  • Page 4 Problems and Solutions ........46 Where to Get Help .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction ® Your Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Series printer gives you beautiful archival prints on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes. Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks for improved skin tones and increased vibrancy.
  • Page 6: Loading Paper

    Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Bright White Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss...
  • Page 7 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions, then open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 2. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. Then press the button on the edge guide and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly).
  • Page 8: Loading Paper Using The Single Sheet Guide

    ■ Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster ■ Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper ■ Epson Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper (See page 15 for available sizes.) 1. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close the paper support.
  • Page 9 5. Make sure the printer is on so it can load the paper correctly. 6. Insert one sheet of paper, printable side up and against the right side, then slide the edge guide against the sheet, but not too tightly. Note: Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces.
  • Page 10: Loading Roll Paper

    Loading Roll Paper You can load roll paper or canvas media for printing large images, panoramic images, or multiple photos, with or without borders. You can load roll paper in these widths: ■ 8.3-inches wide ■ 13-inches wide (See page 15 for a list of roll paper and canvas media types and sizes.) Tip: It’s a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges, if necessary, before loading roll paper (see page 35).
  • Page 11 Note: Avoid touching the surface of your paper or canvas media. With canvas media that you have previously loaded, it’s a good idea to cut the edge straight each time you reload it. 6. Move the roll paper edge guide at the back of the printer all the way to the right.
  • Page 12: Removing Roll Paper Prints And Roll Paper

    9. Slide the roll paper edge guide against the right side of the paper, but not too tightly. Caution: Do not load roll paper or canvas media into the auto sheet feeder (marked with up orange triangles). 10. Guide the paper into the slot until it meets resistance and hold it there until the printer pulls it in slightly.
  • Page 13: Loading Thick Media

    3. If you are finished printing on roll paper or canvas media, press and hold the M roll paper button for 3 seconds to feed the paper backward and out of the printer. If it does not feed all the way out, press the M roll paper button again. 4.
  • Page 14 5. Open the front manual feed slot cover and slide the edge guide left. 6. Insert one sheet of thick media into the front manual feed slot, short edge first with the printable side face-up, until the trailing edge is aligned with the arrows.
  • Page 15: Available Epson Papers

    Available Epson Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
  • Page 16 Paper name Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Loading Paper Size 4 × 6 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) B (11 ×...
  • Page 17 Paper name Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 325 gsm Epson Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper Epson Exhibition Canvas Satin Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte...
  • Page 18: Printing From Start To Finish

    To print photos directly from a PictBridge to the R2000 Series, see the online User’s Guide. Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Series software. See “Checking for Software Updates” on page 43 for instructions. Printing in Windows 1.
  • Page 19 3. On the Main tab, select the loaded (see page 27). 4. For the setting, select Color printing. setting that matches the paper you Media Type for any type of photographic Color Grayscale Printing From Start to Finish...
  • Page 20 (This setting does not affect photographs.) ■ Gloss Optimizer 6. Select one of the following as the ■ Epson Standard (sRGB) ■ Adobe RGB Use this setting if your source file was captured in Adobe RGB. Printing From Start to Finish...
  • Page 21 Media Type setting, using the Image Color Matching system. ■ Off (No Color Adjustment) driver. Note: For color management instructions, see http://www.epson.com/SPR2000Profiles. For more information about print settings, click Help or see your online User’s Guide. 7. Choose the paper Source ■...
  • Page 22 9. If you’re printing borderless photos, select the borderless expansion setting click 10. To reduce or enlarge your printout or print double-sided, click the tab and select settings as necessary. (Click Layout User’s Guide for details.) 11. Click to save your settings. 12.
  • Page 23: Printing With Mac Os X

    ® X 10.5 to 10.6. setting. Printer Select your Epson product setting for the paper size and source you are using: option. Click the + (plus sign), double- Paper Size for Super B-size rolls. For the Height, enter the desired...
  • Page 24 6. Select Print Settings Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Printer Settings. For more information about print settings, click the 7. Select the Media Type page 27). Note: The ink type will change depending on the size and type of paper you select. To avoid changing black ink more often than necessary, switch the printer to the type of black ink you usually use (see page 41).
  • Page 25 Adobe RGB color standard. Adobe RGB Use this setting if your source file was captured in Adobe RGB. Note: For color management instructions, see http://www.epson.com/SPR2000Profiles. For more information about print settings, click Help or see your online User’s Guide. 10. Select a...
  • Page 26 12. To monitor your print job, click the Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Note: If you’re printing on roll paper, see page 12 for instructions on removing your printed photos and paper, if necessary. Printing From Start to Finish printer icon in the dock.
  • Page 27: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 325 gsm Epson Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte setting in your printer software (see page 19 for...
  • Page 28 Media usable with Matte Black ink (see page 41): (continued) For this paper/media Epson Hot Press Bright Epson Hot Press Natural Epson Cold Press Bright Epson Cold Press Natural Ink jet-printable CD or DVD Printing From Start to Finish Select this setting...
  • Page 29: Printing On Cds And Dvds

    Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use your R2000 Series and the Epson Print CD software that came with it to print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. To prevent errors, you should burn files, music, or video onto your CD or DVD before printing.
  • Page 30 5. Place your disc on the CD/DVD tray with the label side up. Note: For small 8-cm discs, place the adapter on the tray and then place the disc in the adapter. 6. Insert the tray into the front manual feed slot. Then slide the edge guide against the left side of the CD/DVD tray.
  • Page 31: Printing On A Cd Or Dvd

    (see page 32). Printing on a CD or DVD When you installed the software for the R2000 Series, you installed the Epson Print CD program for printing label designs directly onto CDs or DVDs. Follow these steps to open the program and print on the disc you loaded in the printer: 1.
  • Page 32: Removing Your Printed Cd/Dvd

    If you’re using discs whose printable area extends to within 0.16 inch (4 mm) of the edge of the center hole, you may need to adjust the Inner/Outer Diameter setting in the File menu of the Epson Print CD software. See the program’s Help utility for instructions.
  • Page 33: Maintaining Your Printer

    (the taskbar) and select . Open the Settings Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning and click Mac OS X: Open the folder, open the Epson Software folder, open the EPSON Printer , select Utility4 SP R2000 and Cleaning icon in...
  • Page 34: Checking And Aligning The Print Head

    Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning (see page 33). 1. Load a few sheets of Epson Presentation Paper Matte (or the photo paper you have on hand) in the sheet feeder (see page 6). It’s best to use matte or photo paper for the most accurate alignment.
  • Page 35: Checking The Ink Cartridge Status

    On a Windows computer that is connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you want to receive Epson offers the first time you try to print when ink is low. Click Accept or Decline. To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your online User’s Guide.
  • Page 36 You see the screen to the right. Mac OS X: 1. Open the Applications 2. Open the Epson Software 3. Open the EPSON Printer Utility4 4. Select SP R2000 EPSON StatusMonitor You see the screen to the right. Maintaining Your Printer icon in the bottom right folder.
  • Page 37: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Gloss Optimizer Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
  • Page 38 Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. 1. Remove the CD/DVD tray or thick media and close the front manual feed slot cover before replacing ink. If you have roll paper or canvas media loaded in the printer, remove it to prevent ink marks on the paper (see page 12).
  • Page 39 5. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Dispose of it carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Page 40 9. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 10. Once you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12.
  • Page 41: Switching Black Ink Types

    The following media use Matte Black ink: ■ Presentation Paper Matte ■ Premium Presentation Paper Matte ■ Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided ■ Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte ■ Velvet Fine Art Paper ■ Watercolor Paper Radiant White ■...
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Rollers

    The following media use Photo Black ink: ■ Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster ■ Exhibition Canvas Satin Cleaning the Rollers If you notice lines or streaks on your printouts, you may need to clean the rollers inside the printer by feeding several sheets of plain paper through it.
  • Page 43: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Epson product, check the status of the printer lights to diagnose the cause. You can also check the basic troubleshooting suggestions below or in your online User’s Guide. The User’s Guide provides detailed help and easy access to Epson’s support website, FAQs, and paper and ink...
  • Page 44: Checking The Printer Lights

    Checking the Printer Lights Check the status of the printer lights to solve the most common problems. If an error occurs, follow the instructions in the table below. Network Network light (green) light (orange) Light status paper on H ink on H ink flashing I paper flashing H ink flashing fast...
  • Page 45 The print head is obstructed by paper or other foreign material. Turn off the printer, remove any obstructions, and turn it back on. If the error persists, contact Epson (see page 51). Paper may have jammed in the sheet feeder, rear manual feed slot, front manual feed slot, or roll paper slot.
  • Page 46: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your printer. Printing Problems ■ Make sure your paper is loaded printable side up, short edge first, and all the way to the right (see page 6 and page 8). ■...
  • Page 47: Print Quality Problems

    User’s Guide for instructions. Print Quality Problems ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 15) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 37). ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side).
  • Page 48: Network Problems

    ■ Remove sheets from the output tray as they eject. Let your prints dry separately for at least 12 hours before framing or placing in a protective sheet. If you need to stack them, place a sheet of plain paper between each print. ■...
  • Page 49 ■ If your wireless router or access point doesn’t broadcast its network name (SSID), manually enter your wireless network name. If your wireless router or access point has wireless security enabled, you will also need to know what kind of security it is using. The product does not appear in the Add Printer window (Mac OS X) Make sure the printer driver was installed correctly and that your computer’s TCP/IP settings are configured correctly.
  • Page 50 ■ Make sure your firewall or security software is not set to block port 3629 (TCP/UDP). Contact your firewall manufacturer for assistance. Printing Is Slow or the Print is Cut Off Print a Network Status Sheet by pressing the and check the signal strength. If it’s poor, try moving the product closer to your wireless router or access point.
  • Page 51: Purchase Supplies And Accessories

    Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
  • Page 52: Important Safety Instructions

    Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your R2000 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product label. ■...
  • Page 53: Ink Cartridge Safety

    ■ Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service this product yourself. ■ Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered this product;...
  • Page 54: Wireless Network Safety

    If service is needed, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor. If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid, so long as you use an address in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico.
  • Page 55 Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly...
  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58 Notices...
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