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Epson Stylus Color II Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Reference Guide

    Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges ... Cleaning the Printer ......
  • Page 4 ......B-2 EPSON ESC/P 2 Commands ....B-2 IBM X24/X24E Emulation Codes .

  • Page 5: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts sheet feeder control panel notch output tray extension paper thickness lever power switch thickness adjustment lever paper support printer cover notch output tray serial interface connector parallel interface connector ink cartridge clamps...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Windows see the appropriate Setup and Software Guide. Note: After you install the driver, check the ReadMe icon in the EPSON group in Windows or on the Macintosh hard disk for the latest information about your printer and software. Your printer supports a wide variety of settings that give you the flexibility to improve print quality or speed up printing.

  • Page 7: Energy-Saving Tips

    Energy Star standards, energy cost savings would exceed $1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons. All of EPSON’s ink jet printers conform to Energy Star standards. Energy-saving Tips Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise: If your monitor isn’t Energy Star compliant, turn it off...

  • Page 8: Where To Get Help

    A Glossary and Index are provided at the end of the manual. Where to Get Help If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada and you need technical assistance you can call an EPSON Color Specialist at (800) 788-0343. EPSON also provides customer support and service through a...

  • Page 9: Electronic Support Services

    Info and EPSON Contacts. Link to the EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and the EPSON Chat area. To get in touch with EPSON around the world, EPSON Contacts includes Contact Information for local EPSON subsidiaries.
  • Page 10 EPSON Bulletin Board Service You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service (BBS) at (310) 782-4531. No membership is required. Make sure your communications software is set to 8 data bits with 1 stop bit, no parity bit, and a modem speed of 28.8 Kbps or less. See the documentation that came with your communications software for more information.

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet or insert objects through the slots.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Paper Handling Choosing Paper and Other Media ....Setting the Paper Thickness and Adjustment Levers ..Setting the Paper Thickness Lever ....Setting the Thickness Adjustment Lever .

  • Page 13: Choosing Paper And Other Media

    EPSON ink jet printers. These papers include the following: EPSON special coated paper for 360 dpi. Use this paper for best results when printing at 360 dpi. EPSON special coated paper for 720 dpi. Use this paper for best results when printing at 720 dpi.

  • Page 14: Setting The Paper Thickness And Adjustment Levers

    Before you change the lever settings, make sure there is no paper in the paper path and that printing is paused. To do this, press the Pause button or turn off the printer. Setting the Paper Thickness Lever The paper thickness lever on the right side of the sheet feeder has two settings: plain paper and thick paper.

  • Page 15: Setting The Thickness Adjustment Lever

    If a document is smeared, set the thickness adjustment lever to the + position (regardless of the paper type) and print it again. To access the lever, open the printer cover; the lever is in the left back corner, as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 16: Loading Plain Paper

    thickness adjustment lever Loading Plain Paper The following procedure explains how to load plain bond paper. For instructions on loading coated or glossy paper, envelopes, and transparencies, see page 1-7. You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper. For paper specifications, see Appendix A.
  • Page 17 1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer. Then slide out the extension. 2. Slide the left edge guide on the sheet feeder to the left as far as it will go. 3. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.

  • Page 18: Loading Special Papers And Other Media

    Then slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper. 5. Change the Media Type and other printer driver settings so they are appropriate for the paper or labels you loaded. For instructions see your Setup and Software Guide.

  • Page 19: Loading Special Papers And Transparencies

    Make sure each sheet is dry before stacking. You can print on sheets of labels in your printer; just follow the instructions for loading plain paper on page 1-5. Return unused sheets and envelopes to their original package as soon as possible after you finish printing.
  • Page 20 Follow these steps to load special paper or transparency film: 1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer and slide out the extension. 2. Slide the left edge guide on the sheet feeder to the left as far as it will go.

  • Page 21: Loading Envelopes

    6. Change the Media Type and other printer driver settings so they are appropriate for the paper or transparency film you loaded. (For instructions, see your Setup and Software Guide.)
  • Page 22 3. Adjust the left edge guide so the envelopes feed straight into the paper path. 4. Change the Media Type and other printer driver settings so they are appropriate for the envelopes you loaded. (For instructions, see your Setup and Software Guide.)
  • Page 23 Controlling the Printer Using the Printer’s Control Panel ....Lights .......

  • Page 24: Using The Printer's Control Panel

    This chapter explains how to control the printer using the control panel. It also describes the additional printer functions you can perform using the Default setting mode. Using the Printer’s Control Panel The printer’s control panel contains lights for displaying the printer status and buttons for controlling certain functions, as described in this section.

  • Page 25: Lights

    If color ink runs out while you’re printing, the printer stops. You can continue to print with the black ink cartridge by switching to monochrome printing. To do this, turn off the printer, turn it on again, and resend your print job. Paper Out On when the printer runs out of paper.

  • Page 26: Buttons

    On when printing is paused and flashes when you clean the print heads or replace ink cartridges. The Pause light also flashes when an error occurs. Never turn off the printer when the Pause light is flashing. Print Mode See Print Mode in the next section.
  • Page 27 Plain paper (composite black). Composite black is produced by mixing cyan, magenta, and yellow ink. Load/Eject Loads or ejects a sheet of paper. The printer normally loads and ejects paper automatically. Button combinations and power-on functions The button combinations below perform additional functions to control your printer.
  • Page 28 Prints a demonstration page of the printer’s fonts and colors. (Paper must be loaded in the printer.) Hold down Alt until the printer feeds a page. To exit demonstration mode, wait until the Pause light comes on; then turn off the printer.

  • Page 29: Using The Default Setting Mode

    Hold down Pause until the printer feeds a page. To exit printer adjustment mode, press the Pause button and turn off the printer. (If a partial page feeds before you press Pause, press Load/Eject to clear the paper path.)
  • Page 30 Software. Specifies the printer control language to use: EPSON ESC/P 2 (default) or IBM X24/X24E. If your software allows you to select EPSON ESC/P 2, choose it for the most advanced fonts and graphics. Auto CR. Specifies that the printer perform a carriage return and line feed operation if the print positions exceed the right margin of the paper.
  • Page 31 When you are finished, press Pause and turn off the printer to exit Default setting mode. (If a partial page feeds before you press Pause, press Load/Eject to clear the paper path.)

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges ... Cleaning the Printer ......

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Print Heads

    To clean the color print head: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and press the Pause button. 2. Hold down the Alt button and press Print Mode. The cleaning cycle begins.

  • Page 34: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    To clean the black print head: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and press the Pause button. 2. Hold down the Alt button and press Economy/Condensed. The cleaning cycle begins. 3. Press the Pause button. After you clean the print heads, turn off the printer; then hold down the Alt button as you turn the printer back on.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Correct Ink Cartridges

    When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. only). In Canada, call (800) BUY-EPSON for sales locations. Caution: Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON’s warranty. Maintenance...

  • Page 36: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Follow these steps to replace either or both ink cartridges: 1. Make sure the printer is on and one of the Ink Out lights is flashing or turned on. 2. Press the Pause button (check that the Pause light comes on).
  • Page 37 6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully so any excess ink does not spill out. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Page 38 8. Lower the ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and the arrow pointing to the back of the printer. 9. Push down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. 10. Press the Alt button again. The Pause light flashes as the printer charges the ink delivery system.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Printer

    If you want to clean the printer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and disconnect any cables connected to it. Be sure to keep the printer cover closed as you clean it. 2. Remove any paper or other media from the sheet feeder.

  • Page 40: Transporting The Printer

    Notice Sheet that was packed with the printer. 9. Repack the printer and attachments in the original box. Be sure to keep the printer flat as you transport it. If you notice problems with your printed output after transporting the printer, clean the print heads as described on page 3-2.

  • Page 41: Calibrating The Printer When Printing From Dos

    Do not calibrate your printer too often. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure paper is load in the printer and turn it off. 2. Hold down the Pause button and turn on the printer to enter printer adjustment mode. It prints a multilingual instruction sheet.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems ..... . . Problems with Printing ..... . . Paper Handling Problems .

  • Page 43: Print Quality Problems

    If you have a printing problem, check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that apply to your problem. Also check the ReadMe icon in the Windows EPSON group or on the Macintosh for the latest information. If none of the suggested solutions solve your problem, see “Where to Get...
  • Page 44 If you are using 720-dpi resolution, you get better results when you use EPSON special coated paper for 720 dpi or EPSON high-quality glossy paper.
  • Page 45 Brightness and Contrast settings (PC driver) or Light/Dark setting (Macintosh driver) are appropriate for the image. Try using the printer driver’s Automatic feature to let the driver determine the appropriate image settings. If you are using a DOS application and the black ink in the...
  • Page 46 If you still see white banding, clean the print heads as described earlier in the chapter. The printout contains incorrect or garbled characters. Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR II is selected as the default Windows printer driver (PC driver) or is the last printer selected in the Chooser (Macintosh driver).

  • Page 47: Problems With Printing

    Chapter 2. Problems with Printing If you cannot get the printer to print, first check that paper is loaded in the printer. Then check that the printer is plugged into a working electrical outlet that is not controlled by a switch or timer.
  • Page 48 Turn off the printer and perform a self test as described in Chapter 1 of your Setup and Software Guide. If the self test does not print, the problem is with the printer. If the self test prints correctly, the problem is probably caused by your software.
  • Page 49 All lights except the Power light flash and nothing prints. Contact your dealer or your Authorized EPSON servicer. Printing stops and the Data and Pause lights flash. There is a problem with the carriage. Turn off the printer. After a few seconds, turn it back on and try printing again. If this does not solve the problem, contact your dealer or an authorized EPSON servicer.
  • Page 50 Manager files, for example, C:\SPLTEMP. 2. Open the EPSON program group and double-click the Spool Manager icon. 3. Make sure Epson Stylus Color II is selected, and then open the Queue menu. 4. Select Setup. In the Queue Setup dialog box, change the spool directory to the one you created in step 1.
  • Page 51 If you often print pages with large graphics and dense text with little white space, you will use up cartridges faster than if you print pages with lots of white space. The printer also uses ink during a print head cleaning cycle, so do not perform cleaning cycles unless necessary.
  • Page 52 The printer does not seem to receive print jobs. On a PC, release any print jobs that may be held in the EPSON Spool Manager. Start Spool Manager and click any job marked pending or held. Then open the Document menu and select Delete.

  • Page 53: Paper Handling Problems

    Use a higher quality paper that is suitable for ink jet printers and is not too thin, too thick, or rough. For best quality, use EPSON special coated and high-quality glossy papers. See Appendix A for paper specifications. Fan the stack of paper before you load it.

  • Page 54: Other Paper Handling Problems

    If you still have paper handling problems, see the following suggestions. The printer loads more than one sheet at a time. Remove the stack of paper and fan it. Tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Then reload the paper.
  • Page 55 Ejected paper is wrinkled. The paper is too thin or damp. Do not store paper in damp or humid places. Single-sheet paper does not fully eject. Use the Load/Eject button to eject the page. The paper is too long. Use paper that is within the specified size.

  • Page 56: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Printing ....... . Paper ....... . . Ink Cartridges .

  • Page 57: Printing

    Printing Printing method: Nozzle configuration: Printable columns and printing speed: * Character pitch (characters per inch) 17 (10 condensed) 20 (12 condensed) Print speeds vary depending on system configuration, software application, resolution, and amount of page covered. Figures based on letter-size paper with color printing.

  • Page 58: Paper

    Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the use of any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 59 (High-quality glossy paper can be stored at 20 to 60% relative humidity.) Do not load folded or curled paper, envelopes, and transparencies. The following EPSON genuine papers are available: S041062 Special coated paper for 720 dpi printing (Letter) S041048 Special coated paper for 720 dpi printing (Legal)

  • Page 60: Ink Cartridges

    Envelopes The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). Note: When printing multiple sheets of glossy paper, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm). BL The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). BR The minimum right margin is: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) for Statement and Executive paper 0.38 inch (9.7 mm) for Letter and Legal paper and transparencies 0.15 inch (3.8 mm) for A4 paper...

  • Page 61: Mechanical

    ** The ink thaws in approximately 3 hours at 77°F (25°C). Caution: Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON’s warranty. Do not use an ink cartridge after the expiration date on the package.

  • Page 62: Electrical

    Dimensions and weight: Electrical Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Safety Approvals Safety standards: EMC: Storage Width 17.0 inches (433 mm) Depth 9.8 inches (248 mm) Height 7.8 inches (198 mm) Weight 11.3 lb (5 kg), without ink cartridges Printing Width...

  • Page 63: Fonts

    Fonts The printer comes with an installed set of fonts, which are selectable using the Default setting mode. However, the printer always uses the fonts you select with your software program. The only time you need to select the printer’s installed fonts is when your software program does not allow you to select fonts.

  • Page 64: Interface Specifications

    1 and LOW when it is logical 0. About a 5- s pulse. LOW indicates data has been received and the printer is ready to accept more data. BUSY A HIGH signal indicates the printer cannot receive data.
  • Page 65 — — A-10 Technical Specifications Direction Description A HIGH signal indicates the printer is in a paper-out state or in an error state. SLCT Pulled up to +5 V through AUTO When this signal is LOW, the FEED paper is automatically fed one line after printing.

  • Page 66: Serial Interface

    0.2 microseconds. Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY signal is LOW.

  • Page 67: Initialization

    Start bit Stop bit Connector: Recommended cable: Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in these ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization Control panel initialization All three initialization methods reset the font according to the default settings selected using the control panel.

  • Page 68: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized. Item Top-of-form position Page length Left and right margins Line spacing Character pitch Vertical tab position Horizontal tab positions Font selection Special printing effects...

  • Page 69: Command List

    Command List ......EPSON ESC/P 2 Commands ....

  • Page 70: Appendix B Commands And Character Tables

    This printer works with the two sets of commands described in this section. EPSON ESC/P 2 Commands Select the EPSON ESC/P 2 printer commands in your software programs for the most advanced fonts and graphics available. If you need more information about using printer commands, you can purchase the ESC/P 2 Reference Manual (ESCP2REF) from EPSON Accessories by calling (800) 873-7766 (in the U.S.

  • Page 71: Ibm X24/X24E Emulation Codes

    IBM X24/X24E Emulation Codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter with the following commands. (For detailed information, see the IBM X24/X24E reference manual.) General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U Paper feeding:...

  • Page 72: Character Tables

    Note: You never need to select the printer’s character tables or fonts when using the printer with a Macintosh. These character tables are selected using the printer’s Default setting mode or by using software commands.
  • Page 73 PC850 (Multilingual) PC861 (Icelandic) PC860 (Portuguese) PC863 (Canadian-French) Commands and Character Tables...
  • Page 74 PC865 (Nordic) Abicomp BRASCII Commands and Character Tables...
  • Page 75 Italic No characters are available for hex code 15 in the italic character table Commands and Character Tables...

  • Page 76: International Character Sets

    International Character Sets You can select one of the following international character sets using the printer’s Default setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table.

  • Page 77: Characters Available With Esc

    Characters Available with ESC (^ Command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC ( ^ command. Commands and Character Tables...

  • Page 78: Glossary

    The range of difference between the darkest and lightest colors in an image. The greater the difference, the higher the contrast. control code A special code used to control a printer function such as performing a carriage return or line feed. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.
  • Page 79 ® ESC/P EPSON Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands sent by the computer to control the printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. ESC/P 2 Enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language, including scalable fonts and enhanced graphics.
  • Page 80 A printing method in which images are printed in finer increments to reduce the possibility of banding and to produce laser-like images. printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the features of a particular printer.

  • Page 81: Index

    Brightness, G-1 Buffer, input, 2-5, A-2 Bulletin Board Service, Intro-5 Buttons, control panel, 2-2, 2-4–6 Cable, printer, 4-6–7 Calibrating the printer, 2-7, 3-10, 4-4 Carriage return, 2-8 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges Character pitch, 2-7, A-13 Character tables available, A-2, B-4–7...
  • Page 82 Electronic support services, Intro-4–5 Energy Star compliance, Intro-1–2 Energy, conserving, Intro-2 Envelopes loading, 1-7, 1-10, specifications, A-3–5 Environmental specifications, A-7 EPSON Accessories, Intro-4, 3-4 America Forum, Intro-5 Bulletin Board Service, Intro-5 Customer Care Centers, Intro-3 papers, 1-2–3, A-4 Spool Manager, 4-5, 4-9, 4-11 Error diffusion, G-2 Error messages, 4-8–9...
  • Page 83 Envelopes feed speed, A-2 feeding problems, 4-12 glossy, see Glossy paper handling, 1-2–10, 1-12, 4-12–14 jams, preventing, 4-12 ordering EPSON, 1-2–3, A-4 path, A-3 plain, 1-2, 1-5–7, A-3 printable area, A-4–5 printable surface, 1-5, 1-7, 1-10 selecting type, 1-2, 2-5...
  • Page 84 Print speed increasing, 2-7 specifications, A-2 Printable area, A-4–5, G-3 Printable columns, A-2 Printable surface, 1-5, 1-7, 1-10 Index Printer adjustment mode, 2-7, 3-10 buffer, 2-5, A-2 cable, 4-6–7 calibrating, 2-7, 3-10, 4-4 cleaning, 3-8 cleaning print heads, 2-2, 2-4, 3-2 controlling, 2-2, 2-4–6, 2-8–9...
  • Page 85 Telephone number, Intro-3 Telephone numbers, Intro-5 Temperature for ink cartridges, A-5–6 for paper, 1-8, A-4 for printer, A-7 Testing the printer, 2-3, 2-6, 4-7 Thickness adjustment lever, 1-3–5, 1-12, 4-3, 4-13 Timing chart, A-11 Top margin, 2-9, 4-6, A-5 Transparencies loading, 1-7 selecting, 1-2, 1-8–10, A-3...

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