EPSON Stylus® Photo 1280 Printer Basics
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Contents WELCOME! PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print About PRINT Image Matching About Exif Print About Your Software About Your Documentation Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide LOADING PAPER Loading Sheets Loading Envelopes Loading Roll Paper If the Roll Paper Jams or Feeds Incorrectly Removing and Storing Roll Paper PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Basic Printing in Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Basic Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.5.
Printing BorderFree Photos BorderFree Printing with Windows BorderFree Printing with Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print Using Film Factory Using the P.I.M.
Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software Windows Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x Where To Get Help Photo Software Technical Support 65 65 66 67 68 NOTICES Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc.
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Welcome! Your EPSON Stylus® Photo printer delivers state-of-the-art print quality for both professional and home office users. With resolutions up to 2880 × 720 dpi, it’s the ideal output device for everything from exhibition prints to family photos. You can print edge-to-edge, borderless prints on a variety of roll paper sizes, or on single sheets of special EPSON® photo papers available in popular print sizes.
With PRINT Image Matching, the digital camera manufacturer can set specific printing options for each camera model. These options include: ■ Contrast, sharpness, and brightness ■ Gamma level, color space, and color saturation ■ Shadow point, highlight point, and color balance The camera saves this information in each image file. Your printer—along with EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ and P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®— uses the information to ensure the most accurate image reproduction.
■ Your bonus photo software includes these applications: EPSON Software Film Factory Photo management software that lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash. Supports PRINT Image Matching (both P.I.M. and P.I.M. II) and Exif Print. Adobe Photoshop Elements (Windows® XP, 98, Me, 2000, and NT 4.0, and Macintosh® OS 8.
About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on: ■ Viewing your on-screen Reference Guide ■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
2. Windows: (If you’re using Windows XP, first click Start.) Double-click Computer, double-click your CD-ROM or DVD drive icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. My Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON icon in your CD-ROM window. (You may have to double-click the EPSON icon on your desktop first.) 3. On the Install Menu, click Install Reference Guide. A shortcut icon for your guide appears on your desktop. To view the guide, just double-click the icon.
Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view. If there’s a right arrow Click the down arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to it. to close a subtopic list. Closed list, click to expand Click to go to topic Note: If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic.
Loading Paper This chapter explains how to load plain paper and envelopes. It also describes how to load, remove, and store roll paper, and what to do if your roll paper jams or feeds incorrectly. For instructions on loading special media, see your on-screen Reference Guide. Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ “Loading Sheets” below ■ “Loading Envelopes” on page 8 ■ “Loading Roll Paper” on page 10 Loading Sheets Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. 1.
Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper top edge first. ■ Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, or Matte Paper Heavyweight. ■ Load EPSON Premium Glossy, Semigloss, and Luster Photo Paper one sheet at a time. ■ Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
2. Set your printer’s thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the 0 position when you’re done printing envelopes.) 3. Select Plain paper as the Media Type setting and choose the correct envelope size as the Paper Size setting. See page 16 (Windows), page 22 (Macintosh OS X), or page 19 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x) for more information.
Loading Roll Paper This procedure illustrates how to load 4-inch wide roll paper, but you can follow the same steps to load wider roll paper. Before you begin, turn on your computer and printer. 1. Remove the paper support and lower the output tray. Then insert the paper support adapter into the positioning slots on the back of the printer, as shown. (The down arrows on the adapter should be positioned above the slots.) 2. Set the roll paper onto the roll paper holders.
3. Before loading the paper, make sure the edge is cut cleanly—at a 90 degree angle in each corner—to ensure proper loading. If necessary, trim the edge using a straight-edge tool or triangle. Note: Make sure that the end of the roll paper is cut perpendicular to the edges. A diagonal cut may cause paper feeding problems. 4. If necessary, uncurl the paper. Locate the uncurling sheet that came inside the printer box.
5. Insert the tabs on the roll paper holders into the slots on the paper support adapter. As you face the front of the printer, insert the tab on the right roll paper holder into the slot at the right end of the adapter, and the tab on the left roll paper holder into the appropriate slot to the left. Slot at right end of the adapter Note: It’s important to insert the tab on the right roll paper holder into the slot at the right end of the adapter.
9. Gently hold the paper in place as you press and release the z roll paper button to feed the paper into the printer. Note: Don’t force the paper to feed into the printer. Allow the paper to move automatically. Make sure to press the z roll paper button when you feed roll paper. Pressing the b maintenance button by mistake may cause paper feeding problems. If the Roll Paper Jams or Feeds Incorrectly If the paper feeds incorrectly, do the following: 1.
Removing and Storing Roll Paper When you finish a print job on roll paper, you can position the paper for another print job or remove it from the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Press the z roll paper button. The printer prints a small line on the roll paper to show you where to cut it and feeds the paper forward. 2. If you want to continue printing on roll paper, press the z roll paper button again; the paper feeds back into the printer.
Printing from Start to Finish Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a photograph or newsletter— from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controlling the print job.
Basic Printing in Windows This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. Make sure you have paper in the printer. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print: 1. From the File menu, click Print. You see your application’s Print window (your window may look slightly different): Select your printer here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo printer is selected. 3. Click Properties or Preferences.
You see your printer settings window. Select the type of paper you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK 4. Make the following settings: ■ Choose the Media Type for your paper. If you’re not sure which setting to select, see page 32. ■ For Ink, select Color to print a color document or black and white photograph, or Black to print a grayscale or black text document. ■ Set the Mode to Automatic.
After a moment, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing. You can also see how much ink you have left.
Basic Printing on a Macintosh After you create a document in a software program, follow the steps in one of these sections to print it using the basic printing settings: ■ For Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x applications, see the next section. ■ For Macintosh OS X applications, see page 21. Printing with OS 8.5.1 to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser, as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, click Page Setup.
4. From the File menu, click Print. You see a window like the following: Select your paper type (see page 32) Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select Quality or Speed (for faster printing) 5. Make the following settings: ■ Choose the Media Type for your paper (click the arrow to display the Media Type list). If you’re not sure which setting to select, see page 32.
If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see this window: Click to restart your print job Click to pause printing Click to cancel printing Click on the current print job or a waiting print job . . . Click to check ink levels Then click here to view details of the selected print job and control print job priorities Tip: If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the J key and press the .
3. Select the following Page Setup settings as necessary: Select your printer in the Format for pop-up menu Select the Paper Size, Orientation, and any other settings you want to use 4. When you’re finished, click OK. 5. Select Print from the File menu. You see a screen like this: Click here and select Print Settings 6. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu.
You see the following window: Select your paper type (see page 32) Select Color for color documents and black and white photographs Select Automatic mode Select Quality or Speed (for faster printing) Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help. The Macintosh OS X printer driver contains a subset of the settings available with the Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x printer driver described in this book. For example, double-sided printing is not available on Macintosh OS X. 7.
8. You can also select these options in the pull-down menu: ■ Copies & Pages, to select the number of copies or a page range ■ Layout, to select page layout options ■ Output Options, to save your print job as a PDF file ■ Color Management, to select ColorSync,® adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of all your selections ■ Save Custom Setting, to save your selections for future use. 9. Click Print. 10.
Customizing Your Print Settings You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts. Customizing Windows Print Settings 1. On the Main tab, click Custom. Click Custom, then choose from the Custom Settings list or . . . click Advanced 2. Optionally, select one of these settings from the Custom Settings list: ■ Economy: For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper.
3. Click the Advanced button. You see the Advanced window: Note: You must click Custom to see the Advanced button. Select higher print quality (higher resolution) Select color management settings Select various print options Click to save settings Set individual color values 4. For higher quality printing (higher resolution), select Photo - 1440dpi or SuperPhoto - 2880dpi (if available for your Media Type). Then click OK. Note: Printing is slower at higher resolutions.
7. Optionally, click the Paper tab to change paper size, page orientation, or the paper source. If you’re printing on roll paper, change the Paper Source to Roll Paper.
8. Optionally, click the Layout tab to make layout settings: Select image resizing options here; these affect only your printed image Shows current settings Click here to print on both sides of the page Select settings here to print multiple pages on one sheet, or create a poster Add a watermark to a printed page here 9. Click OK to save your settings and return to the Print window, then click OK (or Print) to print.
Customizing Macintosh Print Settings 1. On the printer settings window, click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list to open it. Click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list that appears Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x Click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list that appears 2. Optionally, select one of these settings from the Custom Settings list: ■ Economy: For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper.
3. To access advanced settings, click Advanced Settings (OS X) or the Advanced button (OS 8.5.1 to 9.x). You see this window: Note: For OS 8.5.1 to 9.x, you must click Custom to see the Advanced button. Select color management settings here Click here to select higher print quality (higher resolution) Select various print options here Macintosh OS 8.5.1 through 9.
4. For higher quality printing (higher resolution), select Photo - 1440dpi or Photo - 2880dpi (if available for your Media Type). 5. Set any other advanced settings you want to use. 6. For OS 8.5.1 to 9.x, click Save Settings if you want to save your advanced settings as a group. Enter a name for your settings in the window that appears and click Save. Note: When you want to use them again, you can select this group of settings from the Custom Settings list on the printer settings dialog box. 7. OS 8.5.
Selecting the Correct Media Type Select the correct Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this paper . . .
Printing BorderFree Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although BorderFree printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements, without trimming. (Not available with Macintosh OS X.) You can print BorderFree photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. See the inside back cover for a complete list of paper types, sizes, and ordering information.
BorderFree Printing with Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x Follow theses steps to print BorderFree photos. 1. Start your photo application and open your photo file. 2. Click File > Page Setup. You see the following: 3. Select your Paper Size. 4. Choose Auto Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source. 5. Click the Borderless checkbox. Read the message and click OK. 6. When you’ve finished making page setup settings, click OK. 7. Click File > Print. 8. Select your paper type as the Media Type option.
Using Film Factory In addition to supporting PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print, Film Factory is a useful tool for organizing, retouching, and printing all of your digital images. Note: If you’re running Mac OS X and want to print P.I.M. and Exif Print-enabled digital photos, use the P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop (see page 39 for details). Although Film Factory for Mac OS X does not support P.I.M. and Exif Print, you can still use its other features to print beautiful photo prints.
If you created a new roll or you want to add photos to an existing roll, you need to import the photos. Click the Import button, then: ■ Click From File to import a photo from your computer’s hard drive. ■ Click From Removable Media to import a photo from a disk or CD-ROM. ■ Click From PC Card to import a photo from a PC card in a card reader. ■ Click From Twain Device to import a photo from a scanner or digital camera. If your device is already selected, the software will open.
Printing Your Photos 1. When you’re ready to print, click the Print Assignment button. You see this screen: Click to print the date with your photo Select your printer settings here 2. Windows and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.
Macintosh OS X: Click the Properties button. Select your printer in the Format for menu, select the correct Paper Size setting, and click OK. (Neither BorderFree printing nor roll paper support are available for OS X.) 3. If you want to print the current date with your photo, click the Print Date box. 4. Click the Print button on the left side of the screen. You see more options: Select the number of copies you want to print If you’re using P.I.M.
Store your prints in resealable plastic bags, photo albums, or glass-covered picture frames. Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. Make sure you return unused paper to its original package. Using the P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop Like Film Factory, the P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop allows you to retain the special image settings saved in digital photo files from your P.I.M., P.I.M. II, or Exif Print-enabled digital camera.
2. Open the File menu and select Import > PRINT Image Matching II. You see a window like this: 3. Open the folder containing your images. (In Windows, all your files are listed; on a Macintosh, only PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print files appear.) 4. Select the image you want to import. 5. To see a preview of the selected image, check the Image Preview box. 6. Select your import option: PRINT Image Matching II, Exif Print, or Color extension only. 7. Click the Open button.
Printing an Image PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print images are converted into the EPSON RGB 2001 color space. To retain their quality and enhancements, don’t change the color space. Note: The illustrations in the sections below show Macintosh screens; Windows screens will look different, but the settings are the same. 1. Open the File menu, then: Photoshop 7.0 or Elements: Select Print Preview (or Print with Preview).
5. Windows: Click Properties or Preferences. Then select the Media Type setting. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Select the Media Type setting. Macintosh OS X: Select Print Settings from the Copies & Pages pull-down menu. Then select your Media Type. 6. Windows: Click Custom, then click the Advanced button that appears. You see the Advanced screen. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Under Mode, click Custom, then click the Advanced button that appears. You see the Advanced screen.
Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for moving your printer. Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ “Cleaning the Print Head” below ■ “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 7 ■ “Aligning the Print Head” on page 11 ■ “Cleaning the Printer” on page 13 ■ “Transporting the Printer” on page 14 For more details, see your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on page 4.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Make sure the printer is on but not printing, and the b maintenance light is off. Note: You can’t clean the print head if the b maintenance light is flashing or on. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Windows: Open an application and select Print from the File menu. Click Properties or Preferences. Then click the Utility tab. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.
6. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its lines, click Finish. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in “Print Quality Problems” on page 22. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you print.
When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may also need to replace it if you 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 the cartridge even if the b maintenance and P power lights aren’t flashing.
3. Check the ink levels in the printer driver to see which cartridge you need to replace: Windows: Check the ink level graphic in the printer software. See page 16 for instructions on opening the software. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x: Click the ink level icon in your main printer settings dialog box. See page 20 for instructions on accessing the dialog box. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder on your hard drive. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer list.
7. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you insert it. Lower the cartridge so that the tabs rest on the hooks. Tabs Hooks Caution: Don’t place the cartridge tabs under the hooks on the holder clamp; you may damage the clamp when you close it. 8. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it snaps into place. Make sure the cartridge tabs are positioned above the hooks 9. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with step 10. 10.
Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is on but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded. Tip: For best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment. 2. Windows: Open an application and select Print from the File menu.
5. On the test page, select the pattern with the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other. You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe. Select one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. Enter the number of the best pattern for each row in the corresponding boxes on the screen. Then click Next. If you can’t find an aligned pattern, enter the number of the best pattern and click Realignment to print another test page. Then repeat this step. 6.
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 and wait for the Ppower light to go out. 2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable. 3. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. 4. Clean ink out of the printer’s interior with a soft, damp cloth. Caution: Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.
Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Follow these steps: Caution: 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. 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn the printer off. 2.
Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. ■ First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 17 to help determine what the cause of the problem may be. ■ Then see “Problems and Solutions” on page 20 for solutions to common setup and printing problems. Caution: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.
Identifying Printer Parts Paper support Right edge guide Sheet feeder Printer cover Left edge guide Output tray Output tray extensions Ink cartridge holders (not removable) Paper thickness lever Control panel Maintenance light Power light Ink cartridge replacement button 16 Roll paper button Maintenance button Power button
Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer’s control panel lights, as described in this section, or running a printer check, as described on page 19. Checking the Control Panel Lights Power light Maintenance light Roll paper button Maintenance button Power button Follow the guidelines below when you check the control panel lights: P is on or flashes P and b flash The P power light is on when the printer is ready to print.
P and b are on When both lights are on, one of the ink cartridges is out of ink. Determine which cartridge is empty. Then replace the cartridge as described on page 7. If both lights come on after you’ve replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your printer can’t use. P is off and b is on Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head, or you may have an internal error. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check for any jammed paper.
Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 3. Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button.
Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, or printing. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software You’re having problems installing the printer software. ■ Make sure your printer is turned on and the printer cable is securely connected at both ends. Then carefully follow the installation instructions on the Start Here sheet. Also make sure your system meets the requirements beginning on page 31.
■ ■ Run a printer check as described on page 19. If the check page prints, make sure your printer and application software are installed correctly. Make sure Windows XP, Me, 2000, or 98 was preinstalled on your system. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you’ve upgraded your system from an earlier version of Windows. ■ If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide.
Printing is too slow. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in “Notices.” If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed. Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). You may also need to: ■ Clear space on your hard disk or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open applications that you’re not using. ■ Increase your system’s memory (RAM).
■ Set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position. Set the lever to the + position when you print on thicker paper or envelopes. You may also need to turn off High Speed in the printer software. ■ Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 11 for instructions. ■ Check the paper thickness lever position. If it’s in the + position, your printer is set for thicker paper or envelopes.
■ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded. See page 32 for guidelines. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, reload a new stack of paper with the printable side up; it is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ If you’re printing color images, make sure both your application and printer software are set for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 5 for instructions.
Problems with Paper Feeding ■ If paper jams, press the b maintenance button for several seconds to clear the jam. If that doesn’t work, turn off the printer and gently pull the paper forward (toward the output tray) to pull it out. Reload the paper and press the b maintenance button. ■ If you try to print while the b maintenance light is on, your paper won’t feed properly. Press the b maintenance button to turn off the light before you print. Too many copies are printing.
■ If you see a paper jam error message, press the z roll paper button for at least three seconds to clear the error. ■ If the b maintenance light is on, press the b maintenance button and wait for the light to go off. Then press the z roll paper button to resume printing. ■ ■ ■ 26 Always select Roll Paper as the Paper Source setting. If Sheet Feeder (or Auto Sheet Feeder) is selected, paper will feed unnecessarily after each print job.
Image size or position is incorrect. Make sure paper and layout options are set correctly. You see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the interface cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 31 or page 32. Then try printing again. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in Windows, or as the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ If you’re using a switch box or USB hub with your printer, connect the printer directly to your computer.
4. For all systems except Windows XP, click EPSON USB Printer Devices in the program list if you’re using a USB port; then click the Add/Remove (or Change/Remove) button. 5. Restart your computer when you’re done. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM and double-click the EPSON icon in your CD-ROM window. (If you don’t see the window, double-click the EPSON icon that appears on your desktop.) 2.
Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer or Film Factory, see the contact information below. See the information on page 30 if you need help with the other photo software that came on your printer CD-ROM. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com.
Photo Software Technical Support If you need help with the bonus photo software that came with your printer, please contact the software manufacturer, as listed below. Software 30 Web site E-mail Telephone Adobe Photoshop www.adobe.com/support/ Elements or LE main.html techdocs@adobe.com (206) 675-6126 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST, Monday through Friday (pay support) MonacoEZcolor support@monacosys.com (888) 749-9944 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday www.ezcolor.com/faq.
Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other important information. Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: ■ A Microsoft® Windows® compatible PC with a Pentium® or better processor, 200 MHz or faster, recommended ■ Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.
Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: ■ An Apple® iMac™ series or Power Macintosh® G3 or G4 with built-in USB port ■ Mac® OS 8.5.1 to OS 9.x, and OS X 10.1 to OS X 10.2 ■ 64MB of available RAM (more recommended) ■ 150MB of free hard disk space (200MB recommended) ■ VGA display or better ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ A shielded USB “AB” cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.
Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
■ 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. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 34 ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users 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.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the EPSON printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty is not transferable and will not apply to products purchased from an end user. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. This warranty does not cover damage to the EPSON product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson.
Index Numerics 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper setting, 32 A Accessories, 46, 67 Adobe Photoshop, P.I.M. II plug-in for, 39 to 42 Aligning print head, 49 to 50 Automatic mode, 17, 20, 23 B Banding, 60 to 61 Basic printing Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.
Exif Print description, 2 with Film Factory, 35 to 38 with plug-in for Photoshop, 39 to 42 F Faint images, 61 Film Factory, 35 to 39 Flip Horizontal setting, 64 G Gamma setting, 26, 30 Glossy media, 32 H Head Cleaning utility, 43 to 45 Help, EPSON, 67 High Speed setting, 60 Holding a print job, 18, 21, 24 I ICC profiles, using with P.I.M.
O Orientation setting, 22, 27, 33 P P.I.M. II Plug-in, 3, 39 to 42 Page Setup, Macintosh, 19, 21 Panoramic paper, 32 Paper EPSON, 32 feeding problems, 13, 63 to 64 jams, clearing, 56 loading, 7 to 13 orientation, 22, 33 Source setting, 19, 27, 37 thickness lever, 61 type, setting, see Media Type setting Paper Size setting, 19, 22, 27 Pausing printing, 18, 21, 24 Photo Paper, 32 Photo software, 3, 68 Photo Stickers, 32 PhotoCenter, 3 Photoshop, 3, 68 using P.I.M.
R T Reference Guide, 4 to 6 Reinstalling software, 65 to 66 Resizing image, 28 Resolution, setting higher, 26, 30 Roll paper clearing jams, 56 feeding problems, 13, 63 to 64 loading, 10 to 13 printing, 27 removing, 14 storing, 14 Rotating image, 27 Technical support, 67 to 68 Thickness lever, 61 Transfer Paper, Iron-On, 32, 64 Transparencies, 32 Transporting printer, 52 Troubleshooting, 53 to 65 S Safety instructions, 71 to 72 Saving settings, 24, 26, 31 Self adhesive sheets, 32 Service, 67 to 68 Slow p
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EPSON Ink Jet Papers Use EPSON paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that earn EPSON printers all of their awards! EPSON papers are specially coated to work with EPSON genuine inks. You’ll notice that when prints come out of your printer, your image is crisp and smooth.
How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges and paper, call (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. EPSON Ink Cartridges T007201 (Black) T009201 (Color) EPSON Papers Paper name Size Part number EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041586 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041062 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 (4.1 x 5.
