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Daily Use
Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Printing with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the printer's control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Daily Use Where to Find Information ..... 2 Safety Instructions ......3 Important Safety Instructions . -
Page 2: Where To Find Information
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 3: Safety Instructions
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 case. Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. -
Page 4: A Few Precautions
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer. -
Page 5: When Handling The Ink Cartridges
When handling the ink cartridges Observe the following: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. -
Page 6: When Choosing A Place For The Printer
If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. -
Page 7: For United Kingdom Users
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 8: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the instruction sheets packed with the media first. For more details on using special media, see “Paper Handling” in the online... -
Page 9: Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes When printing on envelopes, please note the following: You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time in 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 10: Making Changes To Printer Settings
When you access the printer software from a Windows application, the settings that you make apply only to the application you are using. From the Start menu (Windows 98, 95, 2000, and NT 4.0) For accessing the printer software, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. -
Page 11: Making The Media Type Setting
The Mode settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you three levels of control over the printer driver. Automatic When this mode is selected, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. -
Page 12: Previewing Your Printout
Previewing your printout Select the Print Preview check box on the Main menu when you wish to view a preview of your document before printing. Printing with Macintosh Printer Software Introduction The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. -
Page 13: Previewing Your Printout
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 14: Maintenance
Note: You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty, even if the other cartridge still contains ink. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation and during the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on, and during ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in the printer. -
Page 15: Cleaning The Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head 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 cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons. -
Page 16: Aligning The Print Head
Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software. Refer to the appropriate section below. Note: Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in progress;... -
Page 17: Correcting Usb Problems
Printer Driver on a computer which was not originally equipped with a USB port or which has been upgraded from Windows 95 to Windows 98 or 2000. Make sure that EPSON USB Printer Devices appears on the Device Manager menu (for Windows 98 only) - Page 18 If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices.
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Page 19: Printer Does Not Work Correctly With The Usb Cable
USB port. For Windows 98, try reinstalling the USB printer device driver and the printer software. First, uninstall EPSON Printer Software using the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel, then uninstall EPSON USB Printer Devices. -
Page 20: Options And Consumable Products
Caution: Use only interface cables which meet the specifications listed above. Consumable products The following ink cartridges and EPSON special media are available for your printer. Ink cartridges You can use the following cartridges with your printer. Black ink cartridge... - Page 21 Media types EPSON offers specially-designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs. EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059 S041025 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter)
- Page 22 S041134 EPSON Photo Paper (100 × 150 mm) S041255 EPSON Photo Paper (200 × 300 mm) S041254 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4)
- Page 23 Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4) S041287 S041297 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter) S041286 Note: The availability of special media varies by location.