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  • Page 1 Color Ink Jet Printer Daily Use 4011290 XXX-00...

  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information Setup Guide This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It includes information on setting up your printer and installing the printer software. Daily Use Guide This guide provides information on daily printer operation.
  • Page 3 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Printing with Windows ......13 Printer Software Introduction ......13 Making Changes to Printer Settings .
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting ......55 Correcting USB Problems ......55 Error Indicators .

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

  • Page 8: A Few Precautions

    Always turn the printer off using the P power button. When this button is pressed, the P power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the P power light stops flashing.

  • Page 9: When Handling The Ink Cartridges

    In this ink cartridge, the IC chip retains a variety of cartridge- related information, such as the amount of ink remaining, so that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.

  • Page 10: When Choosing A Place For The Printer

    Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. When choosing a place for the printer Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

  • Page 11: Energy Star Compliance

    For United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

  • Page 12: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

  • Page 13: Printer Parts And Functions

    Printer Parts and Functions Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions paper support extension edge guides sheet feeder paper support output tray extension ink cartridge clamps ink cartridge replacement button printer cover output tray Pint head adjust lever control panel...
  • Page 14 Flashes when printer is receiving data, printing, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. On when the printer is out of paper. Load paper in the sheet feeder, then press the resume printing. Flashes when the paper is jammed. Take all of the paper out of the feeder, then reload the paper.

  • Page 15: Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, And Other Media

    When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the following points in mind. For more details on using such media, see “Paper Handling”...
  • Page 16 The loading capacity for EPSON special media is explained below. 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Card, Ink Jet Note Card, and Ink Jet Greeting Card Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies...

  • Page 17: Loading Envelopes

    * Take care not to print on support sheets loaded under special media. 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 18 Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Make sure to flatten the envelope flaps before loading. Also avoid using envelopes that are too thin; they may curl during printing. Select Plain Paper as the Media Type setting in the printer driver.

  • Page 19: Printing With Windows

    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. Getting more information For information on using the printer driver, see “Making Changes...
  • Page 20 When you access the printer software from the Start menu, the settings you make apply to all of your Windows applications. From Windows applications 1. From the File menu, click Print or Print Setup. 2. In the dialog box that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties.

  • Page 21: Making Changes To Printer Settings

    Paper Size, Copies, Orientation, Paper Source Printable Area Layout: Reduce/Enlarge, Multi-Page, Watermark The Mode settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you four levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below. Automatic PhotoEnhance Custom Advanced In addition to making comprehensive Mode settings that affect overall print quality, you can also modify individual aspects of your printout using the Paper and Layout menus.

  • Page 22: Making The Media Type Setting

    On the Main menu, select the Media Type setting that matches the media which is loaded in the printer. To find out what Media Type you are using, find your media in the list below, and refer to the corresponding Media Type under which it is grouped (shown in larger type).

  • Page 23: Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

    EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 x 8” (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 x 10” (with envelopes) Matte Paper-Heavyweight...

  • Page 24: Photo Paper

    EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A3) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Super A3/B) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (B) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6)
  • Page 25 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A3) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (B) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Super A3/ Super B) Ink Jet Back Light Film EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film (A3) Note: The availability of special media varies by location.

  • Page 26: Using The Automatic Mode

    Using the Automatic mode When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting 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 27 Using the PhotoEnhance mode The PhotoEnhance mode provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data. Note: This mode is only available when printing 32-bit color data. Printing with PhotoEnhance selected may increase the time required for printing, depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained in your image.
  • Page 28 You can select from the following settings. Standard People Nature Soft Focus Sepia Selecting PhotoEnhance also enables the Digital Camera Correction check box. Select this check box when you are printing photos taken with a digital camera to give your printed images the smooth, natural appearance of photographs taken with a film camera.

  • Page 29: Using The Custom Mode

    Using the Custom mode The Custom mode offers ready-made settings designed for printing text and graphs and for applying a color-matching method. You can also create and save your own custom settings. You can select from the following ready-made settings. Text/Graph Economy (For Windows 95 and...

  • Page 30: Previewing Your Printout

    Follow the steps below to select a Custom setting. 1. Select Custom as the Mode setting on the Main menu. 2. Click anywhere in the list box to open it, then select the most appropriate setting for the type of document or image you wish to print.
  • Page 31 This feature displays a rectangle on the page being previewed. This rectangle is the printable area for the page. The printer cannot print anything which is outside this rectangle. Press the icon button again to turn this feature off.
  • Page 32 Watermark Reset watermark settings Previous page Next page You can also manipulate the previewed document in the following ways: Select and preview individual pages. Reduce or enlarge the size of the preview. Select and print any or all pages. Apply watermarks. The watermark you select will appear in the previewed image.

  • Page 33: Getting Information Through Online Help

    Accessing help from the Windows Start menu Click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson (for Windows 95 and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.0), then click EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 Help. The help contents window opens.

  • Page 34: Printing With Macintosh

    For information on using the printer utilities, see “Using the Printer Utilities” in the online Reference Guide. You can also get more information about the printer software by clicking the help icon in any of the dialog boxes in the printer driver. Making Changes to Printer Settings You will find the printer driver settings in the following dialog boxes.
  • Page 35 Preview dialog box (click the click Preview in the Print dialog box) The Mode settings in the Print dialog box are arranged to give you four levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below. Automatic PhotoEnhance Custom Advanced...
  • Page 36 In the Print dialog box, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. To find out what Media Type you are using, find your media in the list below, and refer to the corresponding Media Type under which it is grouped (shown in larger type).
  • Page 37 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 x 8” (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 x 10” (with envelopes) Matte Paper-Heavyweight...
  • Page 38 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A3) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Super A3/B) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (B) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6)
  • Page 39 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A3) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (B) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Super A3/ Super B) Ink Jet Back Light Film EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film (A3) Note: The availability of special media varies by location.
  • Page 40 Using the Automatic mode When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box, 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 41 Note: This mode is only available when printing 32-bit color data. Printing with PhotoEnhance selected may increase the time required for printing, depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained in your image. If you select Roll Paper as a Paper Source in the Page Setup dialog box, do not print your document with the PhotoEnhance mode on.
  • Page 42 Using the Custom mode The Custom mode offers ready-made settings designed for printing text and graphs and for applying a color-matching method. You can also create and save your own custom settings. You can select from the following ready-made settings. Text/Graph Economy ColorSync...

  • Page 43: Previewing Your Printout

    The Preview feature allows you to see how your document will look before actually printing it. Follow these steps to preview your document. 1. Make your printer driver settings. 2. Click the Print button changes into a Preview button. Note:...
  • Page 44 3. Click the Preview button. The Preview dialog box appears and displays a preview of your document. The Preview dialog box contains six icon buttons you can use to perform the following functions. Selection Zoom Margin Display/ Non- Display Watermark Editing Add Page Remove...
  • Page 45 Save As box and click Save. When you want to print the data, double-click the file to open EPSON Monitor 3. Click the to the printer. Save File modes. Click the icon to select the mode...

  • Page 46: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    The printer’s indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge. You can also check ink levels and start the ink cartridge replacement procedure from your computer using the Status Monitor 3 utility.
  • Page 47 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 48 To replace an ink cartridge using the orange ink cartridge replacement button, follow the steps below. Note: You can also replace an ink cartridge from your computer using EPSON Status Monitor 3. Click the How to button in the Status Monitor’s Printer Status window, then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 49 To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left. 5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
  • Page 50 Prepare the new cartridge by removing the yellow tape seal, then install it in the printer. Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge;...
  • Page 51 7. Align the tabs on the ink cartridge so that they are resting on the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge clamp. Do not apply excessive force to the cartridge. Caution; Make sure the ink cartridge tabs are not under the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge clamp, as this could damage the clamp.
  • Page 52 Caution: After you remove an ink cartridge from the printer, please insert a new one immediately. If no cartridge is present, the print head may dry out and become unable to print.
  • Page 53 Caution: The P power light continues to flash while the printer performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink. 10. Close the printer cover.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    For Windows users 1. Make sure A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 2. Click the Utility tab in the printer software, then click the Nozzle Check button. 3. Follow the instructions on your screen.
  • Page 55 2. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the below) and press the P power button ( below) to turn on the printer. Then release both buttons. load/eject button ( in the illustration in the illustration...

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Print Head

    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 57: Using The Head Cleaning Utility

    Using the Head Cleaning utility Follow the steps below to use the Head Cleaning utility. For Windows users 1. Make sure that the printer is on and both B black and A color ink out lights are off. Note: If the B black or A color ink out light is flashing, you can not clean the print head.

  • Page 58: Using The Control Panel Buttons

    For Macintosh users 1. Make sure that the printer is on, and the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Click the dialog box, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the control panel buttons Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the control panel buttons.
  • Page 59 If print quality hasn’t improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the printer off and leave it alone overnight. Then do the head cleaning again. If the print quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.

  • Page 60: Aligning The Print Head

    1. Make sure A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 2. Click the Utility tab in the printer software, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 3. Follow the messages on your screen to align the print head.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    USB port or which is upgraded from Windows 95 to 98. For details about your computer, contact your dealer. Make sure that EPSON USB Printer Devices appears in the Device Manager menu If you canceled the plug-and-play driver installation before the procedure was completed, either the USB printer device driver or the printer driver may be incorrectly installed.
  • Page 62 If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear in the Device Manager menu. If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear in the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other Devices to view the installed devices.
  • Page 63 4. Under Other Devices, click USB Printer or EPSON Stylus Photo 1270, then click Remove. Then click OK. 5. When the following dialog box appears, click OK. Then click OK to close the Properties window. 6. Turn off the printer and restart your PC. Then, reinstall the driver from the beginning, following the instructions in the Setup Guide.
  • Page 64 Use the recommended USB cable as described in “System Requirements” in the online Reference Guide. If you use a USB hub, connect the printer to the first tier of the hub, or connect the printer to the computer’s USB port directly.

  • Page 65: Error Indicators

    Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.
  • Page 66 Cartridges” on page 40. Use the appropriate color ink cartridge (T009). See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 40. Turn off the printer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper from the paper path by hand. Then turn the printer back on.

  • Page 67: Typical Problems And Solutions

    Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Turn off the High Speed setting in your printer driver. For instructions, see the printer driver’s online help for Windows. For Macintosh, see “Using the Advanced settings” in the...

  • Page 68: Paper Feed Or Paper Jam Problems

    Media Type setting in your printer driver is correct. Paper feed or paper jam problems If the printer doesn’t feed paper, feeds multiple pages, or the paper is jammed, remove and reload the stack of paper, then press the E load/eject button. Also make sure of the following: The paper isn’t old or creased.

  • Page 69: Cancelling Printing

    To cancel printing, follow the instructions below. For Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0 When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen. Click the Stop button to cancel printing.
  • Page 70 When background printing is on 1. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu. 2. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. 3. Click the name of the document which is printing in the Document Name list, then click the cancel the print job.

  • Page 71: Where To Get Help

    For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your product in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, EPSON (UK) LTD provides a range of customer services and technical support. Support Via the World Wide Web...
  • Page 72 For a full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services: http://www.epson.co.uk/support/ Support Via Telephone Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland. They can provide the following services:...
  • Page 73 For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as the user’s guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia.
  • Page 74 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.
  • Page 75 Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiry, and Technical Email Support are available. Epson HelpDesk < Phone: (065) 8323111 > Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following over the phone: Sales enquiry and product information...
  • Page 76 To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited. Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information:...
  • Page 77 For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below: Phone: (632) 813-6552 Fax: (632) 813-6545 BBS: (632) 814-0595...

  • Page 78: Options And Consumable Products

    Caution: Use only interface cables which meet the specifications listed above. Using other cables not covered by EPSON warranties may cause the printer to malfunction. Roll Paper Holder A Roll Paper Holder C81106 is available from EPSON for your printer.

  • Page 79: Consumable Products

    Note: The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location. EPSON special media EPSON offers specifically designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs. EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4)
  • Page 80 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Super A3/B) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (B) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4)
  • Page 81 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A3) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (B) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Super A3/ Super B) EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Super A3 / Super B) EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film (A3) Note: The availability of special media varies by location.
  • Page 82 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona Ave. P.O. Box 2842 Torrance, CA 90509-2842 Phone: (800) 922-8911 Fax: (310) 782-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

  • Page 83: Daily Use

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