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Epson STYLUS PHOTO 1200 Manual

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  • Page 1 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. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...
  • Page 2 Model: P113A Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 Directive 73/23/EEC: EN 60950 December 1998 H. Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
  • Page 3 Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions ......1 A Few Precautions ........2 When using the printer.
  • Page 4 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software for Windows Printer Software Introduction ......2-2 Accessing the printer software .
  • Page 5 Using the EPSON Spool Manager ......5-3 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 ......5-4 Installing the Status Monitor 2 utility.
  • Page 6 Chapter 7 Network Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Users......7-2 Setting up your printer as a shared printer .
  • Page 7 Ink cartridges ........11-1 EPSON special media ....... . 11-1 Appendix A Tips for Color Printing Basics of Color .
  • Page 8 Appendix B Printer Specifications Printing ..........B-2 Paper .
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
  • Page 10 Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
  • Page 11 Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one.
  • Page 12 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an NERGY TAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the NERGY TAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International NERGY TAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership 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 13 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer System Requirements ........1-2 For PCs .
  • Page 14 System Requirements For PCs ® ® To use your printer, you need Microsoft Windows ® ® Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0; and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.
  • Page 15 If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you need an Apple Macintosh computer with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable. Applicable computer models (as of September 1, 1998) Macintosh LC475, LC575, LC630 Macintosh Quadra Series Macintosh Centris Series Macintosh PowerBook™...
  • Page 16 In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also need 10MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software. To print, you need extra hard disk space amounting to about double the size of the file you want to print. Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include the printer software CD-ROM that runs your printer, and the items shown in the illustration.
  • Page 17 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions paper support edge guides printer cover output tray sheet feeder output tray extension adjust lever control panel ink cartridge clamps Setting Up Your Printer...
  • Page 18 Buttons Button Function Turns the printer on and off. Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the power is on. Power Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2 seconds. Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out Load/Eject error.
  • Page 19 Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the P power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the control panel.
  • Page 20 Installing the Ink Cartridges Before installing the ink cartridges, note the following. Warning: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
  • Page 21 2. Turn on the printer . The print head moves to the left, which to the ink cartridge install position. The P power light flashes and the B and A ink out lights come on. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage the printer.
  • Page 22 4. Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your printer. Next, remove only the yellow tape seals from each cartridge. Caution: Remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them; otherwise the cartridges may become unusable. Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seals from the cartridges;...
  • Page 23 6. Press the ink cartridge clamps down until they lock in place. Caution: Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges will become unusable. 7. Press the cleaning button.
  • Page 24 8. Close the printer cover. Now you are ready to connect the printer to your computer. To connect the printer to your PC, see the next section. To connect the printer to a Macintosh, see “Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh”...
  • Page 25 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector below the interface connector.
  • Page 26 Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top operating condition. EPSON Status Monitor 2 EPSON Status Monitor 2 notifies you of printer errors and displays printer status information such as the amount of ink remaining. The Status Monitor also guides you when replacing ink cartridges.
  • Page 27 4. Select the desired option and follow the instructions on the screen. Notes: After installing the printer driver, installation of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 starts automatically. If you do not wish to install this utility until later, click on the button Cancel and install the utility later, as described in Chapter 5, “Installing...
  • Page 28 Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh Note: To connect to an iMac computer using the USB port, see the USB User’s Guide shipped with your printer. To use the printer's built-in serial interface, you will need an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable. Follow these steps to connect the printer: 1.
  • Page 29 CD- ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: EPSON Printer Driver Package SP1200 This is the printer driver software that runs your printer. With it, you can make settings such as media type, print quality, speed, and paper size.
  • Page 30 Use this when printing scanned photographs or computer graphics. If you are using the floppy disk version, make a backup copy of the EPSON Macintosh printer software disk before you begin installation. Caution: Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software.
  • Page 31 4. After the initial screen appears, click Continue. The following dialog box appears. 5. If you want to install all of the printer software included on your printer software CD-ROM, make sure the Install Location box shows the correct disk drive and click Install. If you are low on disk space, select Custom Install from the pop-up menu and click Serial Driver Package.
  • Page 32 Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser After you install the printer software, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. You have to choose the printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer.
  • Page 33 When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. You must turn on background printing to use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to manage print jobs. For more information, see “Controlling Background Printing”.
  • Page 34 1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension. Next, slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper. edge guide output tray 2. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
  • Page 35 1. Make sure A4 or letter size paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Epson (for Windows 95, and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.0), and then click EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Readme.
  • Page 36 4. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Properties, or Options. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. The driver settings window appears. 5. Click the Main tab if necessary, then click anywhere in the Media Type box and select the media you loaded in the printer.
  • Page 37 Windows”. After printing, check your results. If everything printed satisfactorily, your EPSON printer is now fully setup and ready to help you create wonderful printouts. If the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, see “Checking the Print Head Nozzles”...
  • Page 38 4. Choose Page Setup from the File menu. This brings up the dialog box shown below. 5. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. 6. Select Landscape as the Orientation option. Portrait or 7.
  • Page 39 12. Click Print to start printing. After printing, check your results. If everything printed satisfactorily, your EPSON printer is now fully setup and ready to help you create wonderful printouts. If the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, see “Checking the Print Head Nozzles”...
  • Page 40 1- 28 Setting Up Your Printer...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software for Windows Printer Software Introduction ......2-2 Accessing the printer software ..... .2-3 Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings .
  • Page 42 Printer Software Introduction The printer software 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. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition. For information on how to access the printer software, see “Accessing the printer software”...
  • Page 43 Press Alt and the letter on the keyboard to open that utility. While printing is in progress, pressing any of the utility buttons, except the EPSON Status Monitor 2 button, may mar your printouts. Accessing the printer software You can access the printer software from most Windows applications, or from My Computer on the Windows desktop.
  • Page 44 From Windows applications Open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup. Then click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties. (Depending on your application, you may need to click a combination of these buttons.) You see the printer software window. From My Computer 1.
  • Page 45 The settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you three levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below. Automatic setting The quickest and easiest way to start printing. See “Using the Automatic setting” on page 2-8. Custom settings Choose from a list of ready-made settings suited to the kind of document you want to...
  • Page 46 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Super S041069 A3/B) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 x 8”) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 x 10”) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet...
  • Page 47 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film S041074 (Super A3/B) Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 Back Light Film EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film (A3) S041131 Note: The availability of special media varies by country. Using the Printer Software for Windows...
  • Page 48 Using the Automatic setting When Automatic is selected on the Main menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, click Color to print in color, or Black to print in black-and-white or grayscale.
  • Page 49 The Custom settings let you make a wide range of changes with a single click of the mouse. In the Custom settings list, you’ll find ready-made settings provided by EPSON designed to match a particular kind of printout, such as graphs and charts for a presentation or images taken by a digital camera.
  • Page 50 Follow the steps below to select a Custom setting. 1. Click the Custom button on the Main menu. 2. From the Custom settings list, select the most appropriate setting for the type of document or image you will print. 3. When you choose a setting, other settings such as Print Quality, Halftoning, and Color Adjustment are set automatically.
  • Page 51 1. Click the Custom button on the Main menu and then click Advanced. The following dialog box appears: 2. Select the Media Type you loaded in the printer. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting” on page 2-5. 3. Choose Color or Black in the Ink option. 4.
  • Page 52 Save button. Your settings will be added to the Custom settings list. Note: The names of the ready-made settings provided by EPSON cannot be applied to your new settings. To delete a setting, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and click Delete.
  • Page 53 Modifying the printout style You can modify your printout style using a variety of printer driver settings located on the Paper and Layout menus. On the Paper menu, you can specify the orientation of your printout, and adjust the printable area. On the Layout menu, you can have the size of your document automatically fitted to the paper size, print 2 or 4 pages of your document on one sheet, and put a watermark on your document.
  • Page 54 To change the orientation of your printout, select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide). If you need to print close to the bottom of the page, click the Rotate by 180° check box. Use the options in the Printable Area box to adjust the total area available for printing.
  • Page 55 To fit the size of your document to the size of the paper you will print on, use the Reduce/Enlarge options on the Layout menu. Normal Prints your document at its normal size. Fit to Page Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of your document to make it fit the paper size you select in the Paper Size list on the Paper menu.
  • Page 56 Printing 2 or 4 pages on one sheet Note: When Banner is selected as the Paper Source, these functions are not available. To print 2 or 4 pages of your document on one sheet of paper, use the Print Layout options on the Layout menu. 2 Pages Prints 2 or 4 pages of your document on a single piece 4 Pages...
  • Page 57 Accessing help from Windows Click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson (for Windows 95 and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.0), and then click EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Help. You see the help contents window. 2-17...
  • Page 58 Increasing the Print Speed Printing color images using higher print quality settings takes longer than printing black-and-white images with normal print quality, because the volume of data in a high-quality color document is much greater. For this reason, it is important to be selective in your use of color and print quality settings if you also require a faster print speed.
  • Page 59 The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Printer driver settings Black Color Collate* Flip Horizontal* Reverse Order* Data characteristics Variety of colors Grayscale Full color Hardware resources System speed Fast Slow HDD free space Large Small Memory free...
  • Page 60 Turn this on to display printing progress while printing. EPSON Printer Port (For Windows 95 and 98 only) Turn this on to speed up the data transfer rate to EPSON printers. Enable DMA transfer (For Windows 95 and 98 only) If your computer has a parallel port which supports ECP mode, you can enable DMA transfer to help you speed up printing.
  • Page 61 1. Double-click the My Computer icon and double-click the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the System icon and click the Device Manager tab. 3. Double-click the Ports (COM & LPT) icon and double-click LPT1. If you have connected your printer to a port other than LPT1, double-click the appropriate port icon.
  • Page 62 6. Click OK to save the settings. 7. Reopen the Speed & Progress dialog box to verify if DMA transfer has been enabled. Note: You may not be able to use DMA transfer on some computers even after you make the settings explained above. Consult your computer maker for information on the DMA transfer capability of your computer.
  • Page 63 To access the Port Configuration dialog box, double-click the My Computer icon, double-click the Printer icon, right-click your printer icon, and select Properties. The printer driver window appears. Click the Port tab, then click the Configure Port button. Click the LPT port tab for the port to which your printer is connected, then click the Port Configuration button.
  • Page 64 Resources Settings (IRQ and DMA) If you have connected your printer to LPT2 or LPT3, making IRQ and DMA settings here may help you speed up printing. Input the same configuration numbers for IRQ and DMA which you have made with your expansion board. See your computer manual to determine the settings for IRQ and DMA.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh Printer Software Introduction ......3-2 Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings ....3-3 Making the Media Type setting .
  • Page 66 For information on using the printer driver, see “Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings” on page 3-3. EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and do some printer maintenance from your screen. To access the utilities, click the Utility icon button in the Print dialog box, then click the button for the utility you want to use.
  • Page 67 Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings You will find the printer driver settings in the following dialog boxes: Print dialog box (click Print on the File menu of your application or click Options in the Page Setup dialog box) Page Setup dialog box (click Page Setup on the File menu of your application) Layout dialog box (click the Layout icon button in the...
  • Page 68 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A3) S041065 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Super A3/B) S041066 EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
  • Page 69 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper S041069 (Super A3/B) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 x 8) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 x 10”) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet...
  • Page 70 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film S041074 (Super A3/B) Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 Back Light Film EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film (A3) S041131 Note: The availability of special media varies by country. Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
  • Page 71 The Custom settings let you make a wide range of changes with a single click of the mouse. In the Custom settings list, you’ll find ready-made settings provided by EPSON and designed to match a particular kind of printout, such as graphs and charts for a presentation or images taken by a digital camera.
  • Page 72 The Custom settings list includes the following ready-made settings: PhotoEnhance3 Best for printing video images or scanned images. This setting automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. PhotoEnhance3 does not affect your original image data.
  • Page 73 4. When you choose a Custom setting, other settings such as Print Quality, Halftoning, and Color are set automatically. Changes are shown in the Current Settings display on the right side of the Print dialog box. Using the Advanced settings The Advanced settings give you complete control over your printing environment.
  • Page 74 Print dialog box. The names of the ready-made settings provided by EPSON cannot be applied to your new settings. To delete a setting, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and click Delete.
  • Page 75 You cannot delete the ready-made settings from the Custom Settings list. Using your saved settings To select your settings, click Custom in the Print dialog box, then select your setting in the Custom settings list, located below and to the right of the Custom button. If you change the Media Type or Ink option when one of your customized settings is selected in the settings list, the selection shown in the list returns to Custom Settings.
  • Page 76 You can change the following settings: Paper size Select the paper size you want to use. If you want to define a custom paper size, see "Defining a custom paper size" on page 12. Paper Source Select the paper source. Orientation Use this setting to specify the direction of printing on the page: Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide).
  • Page 77 2. To define a new paper size, click New. The dialog box changes to allow you to enter a name for the new size. 3. Type the paper size name in the New Paper Size box. 4. Specify the measurement unit as either Inches or cm. 5.
  • Page 78 You can modify the page layout of your document using the printer driver settings located in the Layout dialog box, shown below. To open this dialog box, click Print on the File menu of your application and click the Layout icon button in the Print dialog box.
  • Page 79 Printing a watermark on your document Note: When Banner is selected as the Paper Source, these functions are not available. Selecting this function enables you to print a watermark in the background of your printed documents or images. Select the watermark you want to print from the Watermark list; then select its position, size, color, and intensity.
  • Page 80 3. Enter a name for the watermark, and click Save . Note: Each watermark name should be unique. Your custom watermark will appear in the Watermark list. Printing 2 or 4 pages on one sheet Note: When Banner is selected as the Paper Source, this function is not available.
  • Page 81 5. In the Print dialog box, make sure your print settings are as you want them, then click Print. Note: You can check or change the priority of print jobs using the EPSON Monitor3 utility. See “Controlling Background Printing” on page 6-4 for details.
  • Page 82 Previewing your printout This feature allows you to see how your document will look before actually printing it. Follow these steps: 1. Make your printer driver settings. 2. Click the Preview icon button in the Print dialog box. The Print button changes into a Preview button. Note: To change the Preview button back into a Print button, simply click Preview icon button again.
  • Page 83 Increasing the Print Speed Printing color images using higher print quality settings takes longer than printing black-and-white images with normal print quality, because the volume of data in a high-quality color document is much greater. For this reason, it is important to be selective in your use of color and print quality settings if you also require a faster print speed.
  • Page 84 The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Printer driver settings Black Color Collate* Flip Horizontal* Reverse Order* Data characteristics Variety of colors Grayscale Full color Hardware resources System speed Fast Slow HDD free space Large Small Memory free...
  • Page 85 Loading Envelopes ........4-7 Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch)....4-8 Loading.
  • Page 86 EPSON provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in EPSON ink jet printers. EPSON recommends you to use media distributed by EPSON to ensure high-quality results. For a list of EPSON special media, see “EPSON special media”...
  • Page 87 Note: If you extend the printable area with the Maximum setting in the printer driver, the cut corner on special paper may mar your printout. Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located on the inside surface of the left edge guide. Paper Handling...
  • Page 88 Loading capacity for envelopes and EPSON special media is explained below. Envelopes Up to 10 envelopes. Note: If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press each envelope flat before loading. 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper...
  • Page 89 Up to 20 sheets. For 4 × 6 inch Photo Paper Photo Paper, always put a support sheet* under the stack of Photo Paper. Panoramic Photo One sheet at a time. Paper and Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper Photo Paper Cards One sheet at a time.
  • Page 90 “+” position before printing. About special media cleaning sheets Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not be used with this printer. The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not necessary with this type of printer, and the sheets could jam in the printer.
  • Page 91 Loading Envelopes When printing on envelopes, please note the following: You can load up to 10 envelopes into the sheet feeder. Note: The folding quality and thickness of envelopes varies widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press each envelope in the stack flat before loading.
  • Page 92 Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch) EPSON Photo Paper (S041134) is perforated around the margins so you can trim your printed images to look like 4 × 6 inch (102 × 152 mm) photographs. Note the following when using this paper.
  • Page 93 You can load up to 20 sheets of Photo Paper into the sheet feeder. To print on the coated (whiter) side of Photo Paper, select Photo Paper as the Media Type setting and EPSON PhotoPaper 4X6 in as the Paper Size setting in your printer driver.
  • Page 94 Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing, and avoid storing it in places exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. EPSON recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag and keeping them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
  • Page 95 Select Banner as the Paper Source setting, Photo Paper as the Media Type setting and enter 1 as the numbers of Copies in your printer driver. EPSON recommends you to use media distributed by EPSON to ensure high-quality results. 1. Turn the printer on.
  • Page 96 You should cut the paper the desired length of your image plus 50 mm. EPSON recommends that you use roll paper with an overall length of 2 meters or less. 7. Load paper into the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper.
  • Page 97 If the paper does not feed correctly, remove the paper completely and load it again. If you cannot remove the paper by the above method, press the E button to eject the paper. 8. After printing, press the E button to eject the sheet from the printer.
  • Page 98 4-14 Paper Handling...
  • Page 99 Using the EPSON Spool Manager ......5-3 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 ......5-4 Installing the Status Monitor 2 utility .
  • Page 100 Note: Ink status information only appears if the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility has been installed. To install this utility, see “Installing the Status Monitor 2 utility” on page 5-4.
  • Page 101 EPSON Spool Manager sends the job to the printer. For Windows 95 and 98 Click the EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 button after it appears on the taskbar. You can see the status and information for the print jobs and also you can cancel, pause and resume, or restart selected print jobs from the Spool Manager.
  • Page 102 Note: Before using the Status Monitor, be sure to read the README file. To access it, click Start, point to Programs, click Epson, and then click EPSON Status Monitor 2 Readme. Installing the Status Monitor 2 utility...
  • Page 103 Note: If the dialog box below appears, and if your EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 is connected directly to your computer, select Monitor local printers. If it is connected through a network, select Monitor Windows shared printers.
  • Page 104 You see the Status Monitor 2 window: The EPSON Status Monitor 2 window displays this information: Printer icon The color of the printer icon indicates the current printer status. Green: Ready Yellow: Some kind of maintenance is necessary Red: Error has occurred...
  • Page 105 Note: You can also access the Printer Status window from the Status Alert dialog box or the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility. See “Making monitoring settings” on page 5-8 for information on the Status Alert dialog box.
  • Page 106 If the Status Monitor is inactive, open the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window from Start, as described in “Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2” on page 5-5. Then point to Background Monitoring on the Settings menu and click Monitor from restart or Monitor now.
  • Page 107 2. Select the printer you want to monitor from the Installed Printers list, and then click Monitoring Preferences on the Settings menu. The dialog box below appears. You can make the following settings: Monitoring Interval You can adjust the monitoring interval by dragging the slider. Note: Setting a short monitoring interval may slow down some applications.
  • Page 108 3. Click OK to save your settings. Note: If you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear in front of other windows on the desktop, right-click the background monitoring icon and choose Show on Top. 5-10 Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs for Windows...
  • Page 109 Controlling Background Printing ......6-4 Using EPSON Monitor3 ......6-4 Changing the priority of print jobs.
  • Page 110 You can also use this utility to check ink levels before printing. To use the StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. The following dialog box appears: The StatusMonitor checks the amount of ink remaining when opened.
  • Page 111 Making Configuration Settings If you want to change the way the StatusMonitor utility monitors your printer, click the Configuration button in the Utility dialog box. The Configuration Settings dialog box appears. The options in this dialog box allow you to make the following settings: Error notification Choose how the StatusMonitor notifies you in...
  • Page 112 Controlling Background Printing After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to check, control, or cancel print jobs that are queued for printing. This utility also shows the status of the job currently being printed.
  • Page 113 If you click the Show details arrow, an extension similar to the one below appears at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box. The extended dialog box displays detailed information on a selected document’s printer driver settings.
  • Page 114 You can also change the priority of print jobs whose print times were previously set in the printer driver’s Background Printing dialog box. 1. Click the Show details arrow at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box, then click a document name in the Document Name box.
  • Page 115 Chapter 7 Network Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Users ......7-2 Setting up your printer as a shared printer ... .7-2 Accessing the printer through a network .
  • Page 116 For Windows 95 and 98 Users This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it. First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which the printer is connected.
  • Page 117 Note: If a dialog box requesting the Windows 95 or 98 CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, and then follow the messages on the screen. If a dialog box appears asking you to restart your computer, do so.
  • Page 118 Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer.
  • Page 119 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen. For Windows NT 4.0 Users 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 120 Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your computer with others on a network. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Select your printer, then click Sharing on the File menu. 3.
  • Page 121 Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer.
  • Page 122 4. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon. Note: Be sure to confirm all network settings with the network administrator. 5. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. Network Printing...
  • Page 123 Chapter 8 Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge ..... . .8-2 Using the printer's control panel ....8-2 Using the Status Monitor .
  • Page 124 Caution: EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
  • Page 125 To replace an ink cartridge using the printer’s control panel, follow these steps. 1. Make sure the printer is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. (Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the B black and A color ink out light.) 2.
  • Page 126 4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. When you do, the cartridge will rise partly out of the cartridge holder. The illustration shows color ink replacement. To replace black ink, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left.
  • Page 127 Caution: You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Leaving the tape on when you install the cartridge will permanently damage it. Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become clogged and cannot print.
  • Page 128 10. Close the printer cover. Using the Status Monitor If you have installed EPSON Status Monitor 2 in your computer, you can monitor the remaining ink level from your computer and view on-screen instructions for replacing a low or empty ink cartridge.
  • Page 129 For more information on installing and using the Status Monitor, see “Using EPSON Status Monitor 2” on page 5-4. Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge In some circumstances you may need to replace an ink cartridge before it is empty.
  • Page 130 3. Hold down the E load/eject button for three seconds, the print head moves to the replace position. The P power light begins flashing. 4. Lift the appropriate ink cartridge clamp and remove the ink cartridge. Dispose of the empty ink cartridge properly. 5.
  • Page 131 Chapter 9 Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles ......9-2 Using the Nozzle Check Utility .....9-2 Using the control panel buttons .
  • Page 132 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by checking the print head nozzles. You can check the print head nozzles from your computer with the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons.
  • Page 133 Using the control panel buttons 1. Hold down the load/eject button and press the P power button to turn on the printer. After printer operations start, release both buttons. The printer prints an operation check page including your printer’s ROM version information, the ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern.
  • Page 134 If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing, there is a problem with the printer. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. See the next section for details on cleaning the print head.
  • Page 135 Note: If the B or A ink out light is flashing or on, you can not clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. 2. Access the printer software window. If you need instructions, see “Accessing the printer software” on page 2-3. 3.
  • Page 136 In the check pattern, if you find that any segments are missing from the test lines, you may need to repeat the head cleaning and print the nozzle check pattern again. If print quality hasn’t improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the printer off and leave it alone overnight.
  • Page 137 4. When the P power light stops flashing, click the Confirmation button in the Head Cleaning dialog box to print a nozzle check pattern and to reset the cleaning cycle. Use the check pattern to confirm the head is clean. See page 5 to see a sample of the nozzle check pattern.
  • Page 138 Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 3. When the P power light stops flashing, print a few lines from a document to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.
  • Page 139 Caution: Use paper at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide; for example, A4 size paper loaded short edge first. Otherwise, the print head will spray ink directly onto the platen. 2. Access the printer software window. If you need instructions, see “Accessing the printer software”...
  • Page 140 5. If the inside of the printer is accidentally soiled with ink, wipe it off with a damp cloth. Warning: Do not touch the gears inside the printer. Caution: Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components.
  • Page 141 3. Remove the paper from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support. 4. Push in the output tray extension, and then raise the output tray. 5. Attach the protective materials to the printer. 6. Repack the printer and power cord in the original box. 7.
  • Page 142 9-12 Maintenance...
  • Page 143 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem ....... .10-2 Error indicators ........10-2 Running a printer operation check .
  • Page 144 Diagnosing the Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two easy steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed. The information that you need to diagnose the most common problems is provided by the printer’s control panel lights and by the Status Monitor utility.
  • Page 145 Paper Jam Paper has jammed in the Press the E load/eject button. The printer. printer ejects the jammed paper and then resumes printing. If the error is not cleared, open the printer cover and remove the jammed paper. Then reload paper in the sheet feeder, and press the E load/eject button.
  • Page 146 Carriage Error The print head carriage is If the paper is not ejected, turn off caught on jammed paper the printer. Open the printer cover or other foreign material and remove any paper from the and cannot return to the paper path by hand.
  • Page 147 If you use the parallel interface, first, unlock the wire clips on both sides of the interface connector and remove the ground connector, if necessary. Then disconnect the cable from the printer’s interface connector. 3. Load paper into the sheet feeder. Caution: Use paper at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide;...
  • Page 148 The printer prints an operation check page including the version of your printer’s ROM, the ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. Here is a typical printout: The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check page prints in color (CMYKcm).
  • Page 149 Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. Select the Automatic mode in your printer driver. Check the B black and A color ink out lights. If a light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge.
  • Page 150 Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles.Select Automatic mode in your printer driver. Check the B and A ink out lights. If a light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge. See Chapter 8, “Replacing Ink Cartridges”. Make sure the Maximum Printable Area setting in your printer driver is turned off.
  • Page 151 Check the B and A ink out lights. If a light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge. See “Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge” on page 8-2. Adjust the color settings in your application software or your printer driver. For instructions, see “Using the Advanced settings”...
  • Page 152 If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly toward the opposite side. Set the adjust lever to the “+” position, and make sure the Media Type setting is set correctly in your printer driver. Remove each sheet from the output tray as it’s printed, especially if you’re using transparencies.
  • Page 153 The printer’s voltage may not match the outlet rating. Turn off the printer and unplug it immediately. Then, check the printer labels. If the voltage doesn’t match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK IN. Contact EPSON. Only the power light is on Try one or more of these solutions: Turn off the printer and computer.
  • Page 154 If you’re trying to print a large image, your computer may not have enough memory to print. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try to uninstall the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall. Follow the messages on the screen.
  • Page 155 Ink out lights are on and the other lights are flashing Follow these steps. 1. Remove any paper in the printer. 2. Turn the printer off. Check for and remove any foreign objects or pieces of paper from inside the printer. Also, make sure that there is sufficient space around the vent on the back of the printer allowing for proper ventilation.
  • Page 156 The paper isn’t jammed inside. If it is, remove the jammed paper. Then load paper again. Make sure you follow any special loading instructions that came with your paper. See also “Paper Handling” on page 4-1. Multiple pages feed Remove the stack of paper and: Make sure the paper is not too thin.
  • Page 157 Adjust the left edge guide to fit your paper. Paper isn't ejected fully or is wrinkled Try one or more of these solutions: 1. If the paper doesn’t eject fully, press the E load/eject button. Also check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver.
  • Page 158 Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the printer’s interface cable is plugged in securely. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try to uninstall the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs, then point to EPSON Printers, and point to EPSON Printer Port Uninstall.
  • Page 159 Inverted image Turn off the Flip Horizontal setting in the printer driver, or the “Mirror” setting in your application software. For instructions, see online help for the printer driver or for your application. For Macintosh, see also “Using the Advanced settings” on page 3-9.
  • Page 160 Printing is too slow Try one or more of these solutions: To increase speed, select Automatic mode and then set the slide bar to the Speed setting. For instructions, see “Using the Automatic setting” on page 2-8 for Windows or “Using the Automatic setting”...
  • Page 161 Color ink cartridge T001011 EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, EPSON offers specifically designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs . EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4)
  • Page 162 S041142 EPSON Photo Paper (Super A3/Super B) S041143 EPSON Photo Paper (329mm × 10m) S041233 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154 EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film (A3) S041131 Note: The availability of special media varies by country.
  • Page 163 Appendix A Tips for Color Printing Basics of Color ........A-1 Image Resolution and Image Size .
  • Page 164 Basics of Color This section describes the basic properties of color, the relationships between colors, and how to use color to improve the quality of your printed documents. Properties of color Color is composed of three properties: hue, saturation, and brightness.
  • Page 165 Note: In theory, pure cyan, magenta, and yellow should produce black, but actually they produce a muddy brown and must be combined with black ink to produce a true black (K). Your monitor produces images by illuminating color phosphors on the screen with an electron gun. (A phosphor is a substance that gives off light when irradiated.) Each screen point (pixel) has three colored phosphors: red (R), green (G), and blue (B).
  • Page 166 The range of colors that can be displayed: monitor printer Note: When printing a scanned image, you may find it more difficult to match colors. Because scanners create the original image data using CMYK, the data format of your image will be changed twice. Process of color printing A printer produces color images by printing tiny patterns of ink dots using CMYK colors as mentioned in the previous section.
  • Page 167 Dithering Dithering uniformly aligns individual dots of different colored inks to create the appearance of natural colors. This method is suitable for printing documents that contain large areas of solid color, such as bar charts and graphs. Error diffusion Error diffusion blends individual colored dots with the colors of the surrounding dots to create the appearance of natural colors.
  • Page 168 300 pixel Print 225 pixel 300 dpi 300 pixel Print 225 pixel 150 dpi Tips for Color Printing...
  • Page 169 400 pixel Print 292 pixel 300 dpi 100 pixel Print 72 pixel 75 dpi Since increasing the image size means decreasing the image resolution, you must take care that print quality or color tone is not degraded when working with images pasted into documents created with word processing software.
  • Page 170 Guidelines for Using Color To help you use color to maximize your document’s impact on its readers, determine the who, what, when, where, why, and how of color printing. Know WHO your readers are and WHAT your purpose is Your documents are intended to communicate information, opinions, or feelings to one or more people and also to get results.
  • Page 171 Decide WHERE color will most benefit your document If you use color on every page or all over a page, you may lose not only the impact of color, but also the clarity and readability of your work. When used consistently and strategically, color breaks up the monotony of black-and-white text reading.
  • Page 172 Know HOW to select colors Use just one hue in the hue circle to make your document unified. Modify saturation or brightness to add interest. Use contrasting hues to make your work more eye-catching. Use of complementary colors in documents is generally not recommended.
  • Page 173 Appendix B Printer Specifications Printing ..........B-2 Paper .
  • Page 174 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 stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 175 (12 lb) to 75 g/m (20 lb) Index cards: A6 (105 mm × 148 mm) Size 5 × 8” (127 mm × 203 mm) 8 × 10” (203 mm × 254 mm) Paper types Special papers distributed by EPSON Printer Specifications...
  • Page 176 A6 (105 mm × 148 mm)*** * Glossy paper only ** Glossy paper and glossy film only *** Glossy film only Paper types Special papers distributed by EPSON Self adhesive sheets: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) Size Paper types...
  • Page 177 Temperature 15 to 25 C (59 to 77 F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film should be used under the following conditions; the film may be smudged, if you print below 22 C : Temperature 23 to 32 C (73 to 90 F)
  • Page 178 When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 30.0 mm (1.2"). When loading EPSON Photo Paper (392 mm x 10 m), the minimum top margin is 20 mm (0.79"). The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
  • Page 179 Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020187) Color Black Print capacity* 540 pages (A4, text at 360 dpi) Cartridge life 2 years from production date (within 6 months after opening package, at 25 C (77 F)) Temperature Storage: -20 to 40 C (-4 to 104 F) 1 month at 40 C (104 F) Transit: -30 to 60 C (-22 to 140 F) 1 month at 40 C (104 F)
  • Page 180 EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
  • Page 181 Mechanical Paper feed method Roller transport with automatic paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry Sheet feeder capacity About 100 sheets at 64 g/m2 (17 lb) paper Dimensions Storage Width: 578 mm (22.8 inches) Depth: 286 mm (11.3 inches) Height: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Printing (A4) Width: 578 mm (22.8 inches)
  • Page 182 Environmental Temperature Operation: 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F) Storage: -20 to 40 C (-4 to 104 F) 1 month at 40 C (104 F) Transit:*-20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) 120 hours at 60 C (140 F) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage:*,** 5 to 85% RH...
  • Page 183 Foward channel Data format 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode Synchronization STROBE pulse Handshake timing BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level TTL compatible Connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Reverse channel Transmission mode IEEE-1284 Nibble mode Adaptable connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Synchronization Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Handshaking...
  • Page 184 Connector 8-pin mini-DIN Recommended cable Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (part number M0197) USB interface The printer’s built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.0 and Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.0.
  • Page 185 Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. banding The horizontal lines that sometimes appear when printing graphics.
  • Page 186 default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. dithering A halftoning method in which dots are arranged in an orderly pattern. Dithering works best for printing images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs. See also halftoning.
  • Page 187 font A style of type designated by a family name. grayscale A scale of shades of gray from black to white. Grayscale is used to represent colors when printing with black ink only. halftones Patterns of black or colored dots used to reproduce an image. halftoning Method of using dot patterns to represent an image.
  • Page 188 MicroWeave Printing in which images are printed in finer increments to reduce the possibility of banding and to produce laser-like images. See also banding. monochrome This means printing with only one color of ink, which is generally black ink. nozzle Fine tubes in the print head through which ink is sprayed on the page.
  • Page 189 Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for data storage. ROM retains its contents when you turn off the printer. Red, green, and blue. These colors, in phosphors irradiated by the computer monitor's electron gun, are used to create the additive array of screen colors.
  • Page 190 Glossary...
  • Page 191 Nozzle checking, 9-2 to 9-4 Envelopes, 4-7 to 4-8, B-3 EPSON Monitor 3, 6-4 to 6-6 Options, 11-1 to 11-2 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 5-4 to 5-10 Error indicators, 10-2 to 10-4 Page Setup dialog box, 3-11 to 3-12 Paper menu, 2-13 to 2-14...
  • Page 192 Print head alignment, 9-8 to 9-9 cleaning, 9-4 to 9-8 nozzle checking, 9-2 to 9-4 Print Head Alignment utility, 9-8 to 9-9 Printing, basics Macintosh, 1-25 to 1-27 Windows, 1-23 to 1-25 Print speed, increasing Macintosh, 3-19 to 3-20 Windows, 2-18 to 2-24 Safety instructions, 1 to 4 Special paper, 4-2 to 4-10 Specifications...