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  • Page 2: Photo Quality Glossy Film

    EPSON Ink Jet Papers Use EPSON’s paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned your printer all of its awards! EPSON’s papers are specially coated to work with EPSON’s quick drying inks. You’ll notice that when prints come out of your printer, you can immediately handle them. There is no drying time, no smearing or smudging, and your image is clean and smooth.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Opening Your Electronic Manual Navigating an Electronic Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Printing with Windows Printing with a Macintosh Using Custom Project Types Using the Advanced Dialog Box Using Special Papers EPSON Photo Paper Envelopes Selecting the Correct Media Type...
  • Page 4 USING YOUR PRINTER WITH DOS Selecting a Printer Driver Control Panel Default Settings Changing the Default Settings Maintaining the Printer Aligning the Print Head with the DOS Utility Aligning the Print Head Using the Control Panel Buttons CONFIGURING FOR A NETWORK Windows 95 and Windows 98 Users Setting Up the Host System Setting Up Client Systems...
  • Page 5 Replacing an Ink Cartridge Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer PROBLEM SOLVING Diagnosing Printer Problems Checking the Control Panel Lights Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software Problems Getting Good Print Quality Uninstalling Printer Software...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    The printer software CD-ROM includes all the software you need for printing: Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t use your printer without it. The EPSON Guided Printing Exercise gives you a quick lesson in printing and ® ™...

  • Page 8: About Your Documentation

    For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual. For instructions on viewing it, see page 9. (where is your CD-ROM drive letter). Then click EPSON Printer Driver Installer ®...

  • Page 9: Warnings, Cautions, Notes, And Tips

    Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your printer. Tips contain additional hints for better printing.

  • Page 10: Windows System Requirements

    Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system should have: ® An IBM compatible PC with at least a 386/25 (for Windows 3.1x), 486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0), or 486/66 MHz (for Windows 98) processor DOS, Microsoft At least 16MB of RAM (32MB for Windows 95 or 98 or 64MB for...

  • Page 11: Macintosh System Requirements

    For serial connection, an ImageWriter DIN male/male, Belkin brand recommended; EPSON part number: F2V024-06) For USB connection to an iMac computer, a shielded USB “AB” interface cable, from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.5 ft. (2.0 meters) long.

  • Page 12: Energy Star Compliance

    Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000.

  • Page 13: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively: Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Always turn the printer off using the P power button.

  • Page 14: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

  • Page 15: Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual

    CD-ROM drive. If you already copied the EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual to your hard disk and installed Acrobat Reader when you installed your printer software, do the following to...
  • Page 16 When you view the manual, Acrobat Reader is installed automatically, if you don’t have it. Windows 3.1: To copy the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual from your CD-ROM to your hard disk, use the Windows File Manager. Open the...

  • Page 17: Navigating An Electronic Manual

    Navigating an Electronic Manual When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar: Bookmarks and Page There are several ways to navigate through electronic manuals: click on hot topics, which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color. To find out if a topic is hot, move your cursor over it.

  • Page 18: Printing From Start To Finish

    Follow the step-by-step instructions for your operating system in these sections: “Printing with Windows” below “Printing with a Macintosh” on page 17 For instructions on using special papers such as EPSON Photo Paper or envelopes, see page 26. For instructions on customizing your settings to fine-tune your printouts, see “Using Custom Project Types”...

  • Page 19: Printing With Windows

    (the Print dialog box for your application may look slightly different): Make sure your printer is selected here 5. Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 slide paper against the right edge guide . You see the Print dialog box for your Print is selected.
  • Page 20 6. If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click and go to step 7. Properties If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Properties on the next screen. In Windows 3.1, you won’t see a Properties button; just click Setup, Printer, or Options until you see the window in step 7.
  • Page 21 8. Check the following settings: Make sure the Media Type is set to of paper, select the corresponding Media Type for it, as described on page 29. For instructions on loading special paper, see page 26.) Make sure Ink is set to Set the Mode option to printing results for all kinds of documents, on all types of paper.
  • Page 22 , pause Windows 95, 98, NT For more information on printing, see the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual. See page 9 for instructions on viewing the manual. tab (not available with Windows 3.1) if you want to reduce or , or restart your print job as necessary.

  • Page 23: Printing With A Macintosh

    Printing with a Macintosh 1. Make sure your printer and Macintosh are turned on. 2. Load a stack of plain paper with the printable side up and place it against the right edge guide. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper’s left edge, making sure the stack is lower than the arrow on the guide.
  • Page 24 6. Now open the File menu and choose dialog box: Media Type setting Automatic mode setting 7. Check the following settings: Make sure the Media Type is set to of paper, select a corresponding Media Type for it, as described on page 29. For instructions on loading special paper, see page 26.) Make sure Ink is set to Set the Mode option to...
  • Page 25 8. Click the Layout icon if you want to reduce or enlarge your printed image, print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or add a watermark. 9. Click the Background Printing icon if you want to prioritize or schedule your print job for printing.

  • Page 26: Using Custom Project Types

    11. Click to start printing. Print If you turned on background printing, you see the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box to show you the print job’s progress. You can cancel your print jobs as necessary. Job currently printing Jobs waiting to print...
  • Page 27 Follow these steps to print with custom project types: 1. Create your image or document in your application software. 2. Access the printer settings dialog box as described in “Printing with Windows” on page 13 or “Printing with a Macintosh” on page 17. 3.
  • Page 28 Always choose your Media Type and Ink setting before you select a custom project type. Some project types may not be available with the Media Type or Ink settings you choose. Printing with PhotoEnhance3 or PhotoEnhance longer on some systems and images. 6.

  • Page 29: Using The Advanced Dialog Box

    You can even save your custom settings as a group so you can use them whenever you print a similar project. For more information, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual. 1. Create your image or document in your application software. Then access the printer settings dialog box as described in “Printing with Windows”...
  • Page 30 3. Choose the Media Type same as the ones you selected on the main printer settings dialog box. You can change them here as you customize your settings, if needed. The available Print Quality settings may be limited by the Media Type you choose.
  • Page 31 8. Select any other settings you need to change in the printer software. 9. Click (Windows), then click any other buttons that your application uses for printing or click (Macintosh). Print For complete instructions on using all your printer software’s settings, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual. PhotoEnhance...

  • Page 32: Using Special Papers

    Your EPSON Photo Paper Pack includes letter-size and 4 6-inch Photo Paper. You can use EPSON Photo Paper to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing. EPSON 4 6-inch Photo Paper is micro-perforated around the edges so you can trim your printouts and “bleed”...
  • Page 33 3. When you create the image in your application software, size it to 4.25 6.25 inches. You can also use your printer software’s Reduce/Enlarge settings, as described in your EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual. 0.24 in 0.12 in 4.

  • Page 34: Envelopes

    Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. Load the envelope flap edge first and printable side up. Place it against the right edge guide and adjust the left edge guide as shown here. You may get better results if you press each envelope flat before loading it, or try loading one envelope at a time.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Correct Media Type

    Media Type setting in your printer software. Check the table below if you’re not sure which setting to choose. For details on loading special media, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual. For this media name . . .

  • Page 36: Using Your Printer With Dos

    50. Selecting a Printer Driver If driver support for the EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 is not available from your software manufacturer, you can use one of the other EPSON ESC/P 2 drivers. These drivers don’t provide all the EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 features such as 720 or 1440 dpi printing.

  • Page 37: Control Panel Default Settings

    Control Panel Default Settings Your printer includes internal default settings that are active whenever you turn on the printer. These settings control functions such as print direction and loading position. Because they are preset to the most likely settings you’ll want to use, you probably won’t need to change them.
  • Page 38 Settings I/F mode You may need to change the I/F mode so that your printer and computer can communicate properly. Auto: printer automatically selects the interface that is receiving data, and uses that interface until the end of the print job. Allows you to share the printer among multiple computers without changing the interface mode.
  • Page 39 ESC/P 2, the printer emulates an EPSON ESC/P 2 printer. If you select IBM X24E, the printer operates as an IBM Proprinter™ X24E. If possible, select EPSON ESC/P 2 in your application programs. This will allow you to use the most advanced font and graphics handling available.

  • Page 40: Changing The Default Settings

    Settings Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. The printer prints text based on the selected character table. Changing the Default Settings To change the printer’s default settings, use the control panel buttons; the control panel lights show your selections.

  • Page 41: Selecting Fonts

    Roman T and Sans Serif H fonts are available in proportionally spaced fonts only. Some of the character tables might not be able to print with EPSON Roman T and EPSON Sans Serif H fonts. In these cases, selected character tables are printed with EPSON Roman.

  • Page 42: Maintaining The Printer

    Scalable Fonts The size of the Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T, and Sans Serif H fonts can be selected from 8 to 32 points in 2-point increments through your software or by sending an ESC/P 2 command. See the documentation that came with your application for information on selecting the size of scalable fonts.

  • Page 43: Aligning The Print Head Using The Control Panel Buttons

    C:\EPCALIB2 disk drive letter). Then press The following window appears: 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR is selected. Click Next follow the directions on the screen to align the print head. Aligning the Print Head Using the Control Panel...

  • Page 44: Configuring For A Network

    Configuring for a Network Before you can use your printer on a network, you must configure your computer as described in the following sections. Windows 95 and Windows 98 Users If your computer is on a Windows 95 or Windows 98 network and you want other users to share the printer connected to it, you need to: set up the system connected to the printer (host system) so the printer can be shared...

  • Page 45: Setting Up Client Systems

    Then open the Printer folder, and continue with step 6. 5. In the Control Panel, double-click 6. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 menu. 7. Click the radio button. Then enter a Share Name, Comment, and Shared As...

  • Page 46: Windows Nt 4.0 Users

    Windows NT 4.0 Users This section is written for users on a small network. If you are on a large network and would like to share your printer, consult your network administrator. This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it.

  • Page 47: Accessing The Printer Through A Network

    3. Click and enter the Share Name. Shared 4. Click Accessing the Printer Through a Network To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. 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 48 3. Click Network printer server 4. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon. Be sure to confirm all network settings with the network administrator. 5. Click and follow the on-screen instructions. , then click Next...

  • Page 49: Macintosh Users

    A list of all the printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right. Click the name assigned to the EPSON Stylus COLOR 900. 4. Click the Background Printing buttons to turn background printing on or off.

  • Page 50: Using Printer Software Diskettes

    CD-ROM. Ordering Printer Software Diskettes You can order printer driver software diskettes from EPSON by phone or fax for $9.95 shipping and handling (plus tax where applicable), or you can download the diskette image files. When you’re ready to install your printer software, see page 45.

  • Page 51: Installing Printer Software From Diskettes

    Fax: Send the following information by fax to EPSON at (310) 782-5266: Name and Company name Street address (no P.O. boxes please) City, State and ZIP code Daytime telephone number Payment method (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express) Card number and expiration date Be sure to sign your fax;...

  • Page 52: Installing Windows 3.1 Software

    7. After you install the printer software, repeat steps 4 through 6 to install Status Monitor 2 from its diskettes. Your printer software icons appear in the EPSON folder and the EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 printer is set as your default Windows printer.

  • Page 53: Installing Macintosh Software

    1. Make sure your printer and Macintosh are turned off. 2. Turn on your Macintosh and wait until you see the desktop icons, then turn on your printer. 3. Insert the EPSON printer software diskette 1. 4. If necessary, double-click the double-click the Installer 5.

  • Page 54: Maintaining Your Printer

    For more details, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual as described on page 9. Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head.

  • Page 55: Using The Head Cleaning Utility

    Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Access the printer settings dialog box as described in “Printing with Windows” on page 13 or “Printing with a Macintosh”...

  • Page 56: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel Follow these steps to clean the print head: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Press the R cleaning button and hold it down for three seconds. Cleaning takes a little over a minute, during which the printer makes some noise and the P power light flashes.

  • Page 57: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    You can also check your ink levels using Status Monitor 2 (not available for Windows 3.1). See your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual for details. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:...

  • Page 58: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). Or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. If you need to replace an ink cartridge before the lights flash (because the ink is too old, for example) follow the instructions in “Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge”...
  • Page 59 To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Don’t open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, you can’t reuse it, even if it contains ink. 5.

  • Page 60: Replacing An Outdated Ink Cartridge

    Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge If an ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it. How can you tell? You may notice that your printouts don’t look as good as they used to. If print quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace one or both cartridges.
  • Page 61 6. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. 7. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

  • Page 62: Aligning The Print Head

    For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment. 2. Access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 13 (Windows) or page 17 (Macintosh).

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder. 3.

  • Page 64: Transporting The Printer

    Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box. Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location.

  • Page 65: Problem Solving

    There are additional problem solving tips in the “Troubleshooting” section of your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual. If none of the suggested solutions solve your problem, contact your EPSON dealer or see “Where To Get Help” on page 69.
  • Page 66 If no paper ejects, turn off the printer, remove the jammed paper, and turn it on again. If the lights still flash or stay on, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 69 for contact information. When all the lights flash, your printer may have an internal error.

  • Page 67: Running A Printer Check

    Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether the problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these steps to run the printer check: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2.

  • Page 68: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Here are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, or getting good print quality. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software If you installed the ink cartridges and the printer started making noise .
  • Page 69 Your Macintosh has extension conflicts. Disable Quick Draw GX in the Extensions Manager. Make sure EPSON Monitor3 and SC 900 are enabled, and then restart your Macintosh. You may have too many items in the Chooser. Delete any unused items and check the Chooser again.

  • Page 70: Problems Getting Good Print Quality

    Problems Getting Good Print Quality If you see horizontal banding . . . Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 48. Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded. See page 29 for guidelines.
  • Page 71 Make sure your paper or media meets the specifications listed in your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 Manual. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 56 for instructions.
  • Page 72 Windows default printer, or as the current printer in the Macintosh Chooser. Be sure to select EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 in your application. For instructions on selecting the Windows default printer, see your Windows documentation or online help.

  • Page 73: Uninstalling Printer Software

    EPSON Status Monitor 2 6. If you’re using Windows 98 with a USB connection, you need to uninstall the EPSON USB Printer Device software also. Follow steps 1 through 4 again, selecting EPSON USB Printer Device 7. Restart your computer. To reinstall your software, see the Start Here card.

  • Page 74: Uninstalling Macintosh Software

    Uninstalling Windows 3.1 Software 1. Double-click the icon. 2. Double-click Printers 3. Select EPSON Stylus COLOR 900 button. Remove 4. To reinstall your software, see the Start Here card. Uninstalling Macintosh Software 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your drive.

  • Page 75: Where To Get Help

    Access EPSON For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about SoundAdvice EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 922-8911. EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 922-8911. You must provide a return fax number to use this service.
  • Page 76 Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). Or visit our website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral If you need help using another manufacturer’s software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. to 8...

  • Page 77: Index

    Economy setting, 22, 24 ENERGY STAR, 6 Envelopes, printing on, 28 EPSON Accessories, 70 help, 69 to 70 media and paper, 29 EPSON Monitor3, 20 Error Diffusion setting, 24 Faint images, 65 Finest Detail setting, 24 Flip Horizontal setting, 24...
  • Page 78 Graph setting, 22 Guided Printing Exercise, 12 Halftoning setting, 24 Head Cleaning utility, 49 Help, 69 to 70 High Speed setting, 24 ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 22, 25 Incorrect colors in printout, 66 Ink cartridge replacing, 51 to 53 replacing outdated, 51, 54 to 55 safety instructions, 8 Ink Jet Transparencies, 29...
  • Page 79 Print head aligning, DOS, 36 to 37 aligning, Windows and Macintosh, 56 cleaning, 48 to 50 Print quality, 24, 64 Printable area setting, Photo Paper, 27 Printer cable, 4, 5 noise, 62 parts, 6 Printer software, uninstalling, 67 to 68 Printing Macintosh, 17 to 20 network, 38 to 43...
  • Page 80 Windows network printing, 38 to 42 Progress Meter, 16 system requirements, 4 uninstalling software, 67 USB, 4, 63 World Wide Web, 69 Year 2000, 6...

  • Page 81: Copyright Notice

    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

  • Page 82: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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 83: How To Order Epson Ink And Paper

    To order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). Or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

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