L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 cover-2 DR, pass 0 Where to Find Information This User’s Guide Provides you with all the information you need to use your EPSON Stylus COLOR 400 and consumable products, from setting up to troubleshooting. Online Help (CD-ROM) Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the Windows printer software that controls your printer. Online help will be automatically installed when you install the printer software.
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Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-29-97 R Front DR, pass 0 Contents Safety Information Important Safety Instructions . A few precautions . . . . . . ENERGY STAR Compliance . For United Kingdom Users . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 . . . .
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-29-97 Front DR, pass 0 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software Checking Your Printer Driver Settings . . . . . How to access the printer driver settings . How to check the settings . . . . . . . . . . Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings . . Using the Automatic setting . . . . . . . . . Using the predefined settings . . . . . . . . Customizing the print settings . . . . . . . Making the Media Type setting . . . . . . . Using the Printer Utilities . . . . . . . .
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-29-97 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6 R Front DR, pass 0 5-2 5-7 5-8 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Monitor . . . . . . .
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-29-97 Front DR, pass 0 Appendix B Printer Specifications Printing . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . Printable area Ink Cartridges . . Mechanical . . . . Electrical . . . . . Environmental . Safety Approvals Glossary Index vi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Introduction DR, pass 0 ❑ 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 cabinet 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.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Introduction DR, pass 0 ❑ Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise. ❑ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. ❑ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Introduction DR, pass 0 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. Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Introduction DR, pass 0 If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c 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.
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Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Buttons P Button 1 Function Turns the printer on and off. Resets the printer if pressed twice while the power is on, which means it clears the printer’s memory. Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2 seconds. Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out error. Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position if pressed for 3 seconds while the or ink out light is flashing or on.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 System Requirements When using your printer with a PC, you need Microsoft® Windows 3.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, paper specifically designed for ink jet printers such as EPSON’s 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper will meet most high-quality printing needs.
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L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include a CD-ROM, which includes the printer software that runs your printer, and the following items: paper support printer 1c-new power cord black ink cartridge color ink cartridge In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer. The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines listed below when placing your printer. 2 ❑ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ❑ Place the printer close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. ❑ Leave adequate room for easy operation and maintenance.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Using a printer stand When using a printer stand, note the following: ❑ Use a stand that can support at least 11.0 kg (24.3 lb). ❑ Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level. Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer as shown below.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the control panel. P 2 3a 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet you will be plugging it into. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing the Ink Cartridges w Warning: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Install the ink cartridges as follows: Note: Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install the cartridges, or the ink may dry up. 1.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 P 2. Turn on the printer by pressing the power button. The print head moves slightly to the left, which is the ink cartridge install position. The power light flashes and ink out lights come on. the and B A P 2 23a 7-2 c Caution: Do not move the print head by hand. Otherwise you may damage the printer.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 3. Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps. 8 4. Open the ink cartridge packages. Next, remove only the yellow tape seals from each cartridge as shown below. 36 black ink cartridge (S020093) c 2-8 color ink cartridge (S020089) Caution: ❑ You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges. If you attempt to print using a cartridge with this tape seal still attached, the cartridge may become unusable.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 5. Lower the cartridges into their holders with the labels face-up and the arrow marks pointing to the rear. The color ink cartridge, which is larger, goes on the right and the black ink cartridge goes on the left. black color 2 24 Note: Install both ink cartridges. If either of the cartridges is not installed, the printer will not work. 6. Press the ink cartridge clamps down until they lock in place.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 R 7. Press the cleaning button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. 6 R Note: cleaning button, the printer Even if you do not press the moves the print head and begins the ink charging process about 60 seconds after you install both ink cartridges. The ink charging process may take about five minutes to complete, during which time the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your PC To connect the printer to your computer using the built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. 2 Follow the steps below to connect the printer to the computer: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing the Printer Software After connecting the printer to your computer, install the printer software. It is included in the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus COLOR 400” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: 2-12 ❑ Printer driver The printer driver is software that runs, or “drives”, your printer. With it, you can make settings such as print quality and speed, media type, and paper size.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, before you begin installation, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, you can use the Driver disk creation utility included on the CD. See next page for Windows 95, or page 2-18 for Windows 3.1.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Note: If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software included on your CD-ROM, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box. setup2 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 400 is selected, and click OK to start the printer software installation.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer’s parallel port. 2. Turn off your printer and computer, if necessary. 3. Turn on the printer first; then turn on the computer. Your computer begins loading Windows 95. 2 4. If you defined a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the New Hardware Found screen.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 7. Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Depending on the country, the CD-ROM may contain multiple-language versions of the printer software. First try typing D:\Win95 and clicking OK. If an error message does not appear, proceed to step 8. If an error message does appear, you have the multiple-language version and you need to click OK to return to the Install From Disk screen.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Using your printer on a Network If you want to use your printer on a network, you need to set up your printer as a network printer. Follow these steps: 2 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Right-click the icon of your printer, and click Properties. Be sure to right-click. 4. Click the Details tab. The following window appears: detail 5.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 7. Select your printer, click the Queue menu, then click Setup. The Queue setup window opens. 8. Make sure the Use Print Manager for this port option is on; it is on if the box contains a check mark. Then click OK. Now you can use your printer on a network. Installing in Windows 3.1 Follow these steps to install the software using Windows 3.1: 1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 4. Click OK. You see the EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box. 2 setup2 5. Select your printer icon and click OK. The installation program begins copying the printer software files. After a few moments, the installation program creates the EPSON program group in Windows. 6. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation program.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Loading Paper The following procedure describes how to load plain paper into the printer. You can also print on ink jet paper, transparencies, photo-quality glossy film or paper, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. For details on using such media, see Chapter 4, “Printing on Special Paper.” Note: To print on transparencies, you need to reposition the paper support as described in “Loading Transparencies” in Chapter 4. 1.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 2. Slide the left edge guide to the left as far as it will go. Pull up the paper support extension and pull out the output tray extension. 2 4-2 3. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. 4. Load the stack of paper with the printable surface up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder. Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 5. Slide the left edge guide against the edge of the paper. Make sure the paper stack fits under both the edge guide tab and arrow mark as shown below. 12 Starting to Print To get started printing right away, follow the printing method explained below, which is typical of many Windows applications. The actual way you print may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 3. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. The driver settings window appears. 2 slideco 4. Click the Main tab if necessary, and make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. 5. Click anywhere in the Media Type box, and select the media you loaded in the printer from the list. 6.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 7. Click OK at the bottom of the window. You return to the Print dialog box (or a similar dialog box). 8. Click Close, OK, or Print to print. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. While your document is printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog box will appear, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. If you are printing from Windows 95, this dialog box also displays the Status Monitor.
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L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Checking Your Printer Driver Settings Before you start printing, you should make sure that the settings in the printer driver included with your printer software match your document requirements. While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the results you expect.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 How to access the printer driver settings The way you should access the printer driver settings depends on how you want the settings to take effect. Be aware that settings you make in your application override settings made directly in the driver, so in most cases you should access the driver from your application to make sure that the printer driver settings are appropriate for your document.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 From Windows 3.1 Follow these steps to access the printer driver settings from Program Manager: 1. Open the Main program group and double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. 3. Choose your printer from the Installed Printers list. 4. Choose Setup. You see the Main menu of the printer settings window. See the following for information on how to check the settings.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 1. Check the Mode option. For most print jobs, leave the option set to Automatic. The printer driver automatically makes the best settings according to the data to be printed, the Media Type setting, and the Ink setting. The current settings are shown at the bottom of the menu. 2. Check the Media Type option. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 5. Make sure the paper size you loaded in the printer is selected in the Paper Size list. If you don’t see your paper size in the list, use the arrows to scroll through the list. Note: If your paper size is not included in the list, select User Defined and enter the paper size dimensions in the dialog box that appears. For information on the User Defined setting, see online help. 6. Check the Copies option.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Basically, there are three levels of settings: the Automatic setting; the predefined settings, which give you more control over printer settings; and the custom settings, which you make to fit your individual needs. These settings are described in detail in the following sections. Several printer utilities are provided to help you check the condition of the printer and perform maintenance procedures.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Using the predefined settings The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize the print settings for a particular kind of printout such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera. You will find the predefined settings in the list under the Advanced button on the Main menu.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 The printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Photo Good for printing scanned photos Text/Graph Good for printing presentation documents such as graphs and charts PhotoEnhance Good for printing images captured using a video, digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Customizing the print settings Many users will never need to manually make their own print settings. However, if you need more control over the driver, want to make the most detailed settings available, or just want to experiment, click the Advanced button on the Main menu and then click the More Settings button.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 To save your custom settings, click Save Settings on the Main menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears: 3 custom Type a unique name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click the Save button. Your settings will appear in the Advanced settings list, along with the predefined settings. Note: ❑ You can not use a predefined settings name for your custom settings.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Making the Media Type setting On the Main menu, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. See the following to determine the appropriate Media Type setting (shown in bold) for your paper. First find your paper, then select a corresponding Media Type setting. For some kinds of paper, you have several Media Type settings to choose from.
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L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Using the Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and do some printer maintenance from your screen. To access the utilities, click the Utility tab in the printer software window (shown below), then click the button for the utility you want to use. A brief description of the utilities is given below. For more details, see online help.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Status Monitor Note: The Status Monitor is only available for Windows 95. The Status Monitor utility helps you to keep track of the printer, and it alerts you if there are any problems. When you install the printer software for Windows 95, the Status Monitor is automatically copied to your hard disk. The Status Monitor utility is available only when the printer is connected directly to the host computer.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Nozzle Check You can check the print head nozzles for clogging with this utility. Check the nozzles when you notice print quality has declined and also after cleaning to confirm that the print head nozzles have been cleared. See page 6-25 for more information. Head Cleaning You can clean the print head with this utility. You may need to clean the head when you notice print quality has declined.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Checking Printer Status When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Despooler and Status Monitor appear in the lower right portion of your screen. The Despooler shows the progress of the current print job and allows you to control the progress of the print job, as described below. Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager The EPSON Spool Manager is similar to Windows Print Manager.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Understanding the Despooler When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Despooler dialog box appears in the lower right portion of your screen. This box shows the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information. dispol1 You can control printing from the Despooler dialog box using the stop, pause, and reprint buttons as explained below.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Getting Information Through Online Help Your printer software has an extensive online help feature that includes detailed information and instructions about printer driver settings and the printer utilities. Online help will answer most of your questions about your printer software. 3 From Windows applications To access online help from your application, open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup.
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L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Loading Special Paper and Other Media You can use most plain bond paper to achieve good results. However, coated papers and glossy paper/film give you better results because they reduce the amount of ink that is absorbed. EPSON provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in EPSON ink jet printers. EPSON recommends you to use media distibuted by EPSON to ensure high-quality results.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper You can load paper up to the arrow mark. If you load legal-size ink jet paper, do not load it more than halfway to the arrow mark. EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card You can load up to 30 index cards. Always place the included support sheet under the cards when loading them. EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper You can load up to 20 sheets.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies You can load up to 10 transparencies. Before loading transparencies, you need to reposition the paper support as described in “Loading Transparencies” later in this chapter. Be sure to remove each printout from the output tray immediately after printing.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 ❑ R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 If ink smears on your documents when printing on thick special media, such as envelopes or index cards, set the adjust lever to the “+” position. To change the setting, open the printer cover and position the lever as shown below. 4 Note: Return the adjust lever to the “0” position before printing on media of normal thickness. Leaving the lever in the “+“ position may cause gaps in the printed image.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Loading Envelopes When printing on envelopes, please note the following: ❑ You can load up to 10 envelopes into the sheet feeder. ❑ Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down, as shown below. h22-e2 ❑ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Also avoid using envelopes that are too thin; they may curl during printing. ❑ Select Plain Paper as the Media Type setting on the printer driver’s Main menu.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Loading Transparencies When printing on transparencies, please note the following: ❑ Before loading transparencies, remove the paper support and reinsert it into the slots at the back of the printer as shown below. 4 new-1 ❑ Always put a support sheet or a sheet of plain paper under the stack of transparencies. ❑ You can load up to 10 transparencies.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Using EPSON Photo Paper (S041134) EPSON Photo Paper (S041134) is perforated around the margins so you can trim your printed images to look like 4 × 6 inch (102 × 152 mm) photographs. Please note the following when using this paper. Loading ❑ Load the paper printable side up with the perforated margins positioned as shown below. c-24a loading position 4-8 ❑ Use flat, undamaged paper.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 ❑ R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 To print on the coated (whiter) side of Photo Paper, select Photo Quality Glossy Paper as the Media Type setting and EPSON PhotoPaper 4X6 in as the Paper Size setting in your printer driver. Note: The outside edge of your image might be cut off when you remove the perforated margins. 4 17 mm (0.67 in.) trim size 6 mm (0.24 in.) printed image size c-24b 3 mm (0.12 in.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Removing the perforated margins ❑ To remove the perforated margins, fold the paper back and forth a few times along the perforations, then carefully tear the margins off. c-24c ❑ You may also remove the margins by cutting along the perforations.
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L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 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. Also, because ink quality decreases over time, replace an ink cartridge if you haven’t used up the ink within six months and print quality declines. EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 To replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps. B A 1. Make sure the printer is on. Determine which cartridge color needs to be replaced as indicated by the black or ink out light. Note: If you need to replace an ink cartridge when the lights are off, see page 6-28. B and A ink out 2. Make sure the printer is paused and the output tray at the front of the printer is lowered; then open the printer cover.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. When you do, the cartridge will rise partly out of the cartridge holder. The following illustration shows color ink replacement. For black ink replacement, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left. color black 5-1new 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.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 6. Remove the ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge as shown below. 36 c color S020089 5 Caution: ❑ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Leaving the tape on when you install the cartridge will permanently damage it. ❑ Do not remove the whole tape seal (especially the white portion) from the top of the cartridge. Remove only the yellow portion.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 8. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. The following illustration shows color ink replacement. For black ink replacement, press down the smaller clamp on the left. 27-2 R cleaning button. The printer moves the print 9. Press the head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process may take a few minutes to complete.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the control panel lights are off. Then unplug the power cord. 2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt. 4.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as follows: 1. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position. If not turn on the printer and wait until the print head returns to the home position. Turn off the printer and then close the printer cover.
Proof Sign-off: Ohtera Nomoto Grady Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b _______ _______ _______ A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem . Error indicators . . . . Status Monitor . . . . . Printer operation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-4 Problems and Solutions Power supply . . .
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Diagnosing the Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two easy steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed. The information that you need to diagnose the most common problems is provided by the printer’s control panel lights and by the EPSON Status Monitor utility (Windows 95 only).
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Problem and Solution nS Paper Out No paper is loaded in the printer. The paper is not loaded correctly. Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press the E load/eject button to turn this light off. The printer resumes printing. Remove and reload the paper. See “Loading Paper” in Chapter 2.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Lights Problem and Solution f f n n f f f f Carriage Error P S H I P S H I Printer failed. P Press the power button twice to reset the printer. If the error is not cleared, contact your dealer. Unknown Printer Error An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer, and contact your dealer.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 To perform a printer operation check, follow these steps: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Unlock the wire clips on both sides of the interface connector and remove the ground connector, if necessary. Then disconnect the cable from the printer’s interface connector. 31a-e 3. Make sure that paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. c Caution: Use paper at least 182 mm (7.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The printer prints an operation check page including the version of your printer’s ROM, the ink counter code, the current code page, and a nozzle check pattern. Here is a typical printout: The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK). P 5. Press the power button to turn off the printer after it finishes printing the operation check page.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Problems and Solutions This section divides printer problems into five sections: Power supply . . . . page 6-7 Operation . . . . . . . page 6-8 Paper handling . . . page 6-13 Printing quality . . . page 6-16 Go to the section that most likely contains the source of the problem, and look for the description that matches the problem.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The printer does not work and the control panel lights are off. Cause What to do The printer is turned off. Press the power button. The power light will come on. The power cord is not properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet, and turn the printer back on. If the lights don’t come on, press the power button again.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Your software is not properly Make sure that your printer is selected set up for your printer. in your software. Install or reinstall the printer software as described in Chapter 2. Nothing prints and several of the control panel lights are on or flashing. Cause What to do Several common printer errors have occurred at once.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The printer operation check page prints well, but nothing prints from an application. Cause What to do Your printer is not selected in Select your printer in the printer setup your software. section of your software. The interface cable does not meet both the printer and computer requirements. Use a printer cable that meets the requirements shown under “Interface cables“ on page 1-4. Your computer is not 100% IBM® AT compatible.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 For Windows 3.1, double-click the Windows Setup icon on the Main menu; then click Options and choose Change System Settings. Then choose a lower resolution setting for your display from the Display pop-up list. For detailed information on making this setting, see your Windows 3.1 user’s guide. If you have a display adapter setting utility, use it to set lower resolution. For detailed information, see your display board user’s guide.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Printing starts too high or too low on the page. Cause What to do Margins are set incorrectly in your application. Check that the margins are set correctly in your program. See “Printable area” in Appendix B. The size of the paper loaded in the printer does not match the paper size setting within your application.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The New Hardware Found screen appears even though the printer software has already been installed. Cause What to do The error may occur in Windows 95 system. Click Do not install a driver [Windows will not prompt you again], then click OK. Paper handling Paper does not feed properly from the sheet feeder. Cause What to do Too many sheets are loaded in the sheet feeder.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The printer loads more than one sheet at a time. Cause What to do Too many sheets are loaded in the sheet feeder. Take the paper stack out of the feeder, remove some sheets, and reload the stack. Load paper only up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide. The edge guides are not set correctly. Adjust the guides against the stack of paper. See “Loading Paper” in Chapter 2. The paper is too thin.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently. Cause What to do Sheets of paper are stuck together. Fan the stack of paper and straighten it before loading. The edge guides are not set correctly. Adjust the guides against the stack of paper. The paper is too thin or rough. Make sure the paper meets the paper requirements for this printer. See “Paper” in Appendix B.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Printing quality The printed image has gaps or faint areas. Cause What to do The print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” later in this chapter. The paper quality has been reduced due to age. Use new paper. The printer driver settings may not be correct.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film are loaded. R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Load glossy film one sheet at a time with the loading support sheet or a piece of plain paper under the glossy film. If you need to load multiple sheets of glossy film, load only up to 30 sheets and set the top margin of the page to 30 mm or more. Wipe the inside of the printer as shown below with a soft, clean cloth.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 White horizontal lines appear in the printed image. Cause What to do The print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” later in this chapter. One of the ink cartridges is low on ink. Check the control panel to confirm that the or ink out light is flashing, and replace the appropriate ink cartridge. The MicroWeave option in your printer driver is off.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Printing quality is not what you expect. Cause What to do The paper loaded is not the paper selected in your application or the printer driver. Make sure you loaded the correct paper in the printer and that you selected the same media type in your application and/or the printer driver. See page 3-12. Make sure you are using paper that meets the paper requirements for this printer. See “Paper” in Appendix B.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The Media Type setting does not match the paper loaded. Change the Media Type setting in your printer driver to match the type of media you have loaded, or load media that matches the Media Type setting. See page 3-12. The print head nozzles for a particular color of ink are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” later in this chapter. The ICM setting in your driver is not appropriate for your document.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Color dots are missing in printed characters or graphics. The printed color image has gaps or faint areas. Cause What to do The color print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” later in this chapter. Black dots are missing in printed characters or graphics. The printed black image has gaps or faint areas. Cause What to do The black print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The Status Monitor window does not appear when you are using Windows 95. Cause What to do The Use Print Manager for this port option is checked in the Queue Setup window. Make sure Use Print Manager for this port is not checked. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Epson, and click Spool Manager4. Then click Setup on the Queue menu in the EPSON Spool Manager window.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Increasing the Print Speed Just as printing at a high resolution requires more processing time, printing in color takes longer than printing in black because the volume of data in a color document is much greater. For this reason, it is important to be selective in your use of color if you also require a faster print speed.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The table below shows the factors related to print speed only.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 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 with the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 4. Follow the messages on your screen. P While the printer is cleaning the head, the power light flashes and any paper loaded in the printer is automatically ejected. c Caution: This operation takes about two minutes to complete. Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing. P P 5.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Using the control panel buttons P 1. Make sure that the power light is on and the both ink out lights are off. B A R B and A Note: ink out light is flashing or on, you can not clean the If the or head, and this operation will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure. If you do not want to replace an ink cartridge at this cleaning button to return the print head moment, press the to its home position. 2.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 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. Note: Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in progress; otherwise your printout may be marred. 1. Make sure the paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. c Caution: Use paper at least 210 mm (8.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 c R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Caution: Once you remove an ink cartridge, it becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled even if ink remains. 1. Make sure the printer is on, then open the printer cover. 2. Hold down the E load/eject button for three seconds, the print head moves to the replace position. The power light begins flashing. P 3. Lift the appropriate ink cartridge clamp. Dispose of the empty ink cartridge properly. 4.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve your problem with the troubleshooting information in this guide, in online help, or in EPSON Answers, contact EPSON customer support for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you are able to give the exact information indicated below. Serial number of your printer: (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Enquiry Desk The enquiry desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK, 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland, by faxing 01442 227271, or via the Internet at info@epson.co.uk.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Faxon Epson Contact Faxon Epson Faxback Service for: ❑ Literature and Specifications on the latest Epson products ❑ Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon Epson, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 World Wide Web If you can connect to the Internet and have a Web Browser, you can access Epson’s World Wide Web site at http://www.epson.com. Here you will find information on the latest Epson Products, software drivers and answers to frequently asked questions. For Australian users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Your Dealer Don’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the first call for advice on problems. They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to take. EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice.
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Proof Sign-off: Ohtera Nomoto Keith Grady _______ _______ _______ _______ Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Appendix A A Tips for Color Printing Basics of Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Image Resolution and Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Guidelines for Using Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Appendix A DR, pass 0 Basics of Color This section describes the basic properties of color, the relationships between colors, and how to use color to improve the quality of your printed documents. Properties of color Color is composed of three properties: hue, saturation, and brightness. Hue The name of the color, such as red, blue, or violet. The circle that represents the relationship between all hues is called the hue circle.
Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Since the printer and monitor produce color images differently, and also the available range of color produced by the monitor and printer are different, the image on the screen does not exactly match your printed output all of the time. If you want to adjust, or calibrate, the printed color to more closely match the on-screen color, you may have to experiment with the printer driver settings.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Appendix A DR, pass 0 Process of color printing A printer produces color images by printing tiny patterns of ink dots using CMYK colors as mentioned in the previous section.
Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Image Resolution and Image Size The resolution of your original image affects the quality of your printouts. Generally, the higher the resolution, the better the print quality. However, keep in mind that the higher the resolution, the longer the wait for processing and printing a document. A Generally, the printed image size is in inverse proportion to the image resolution, as shown below.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Appendix A DR, pass 0 400 pixel Print 292 pixel 300 dpi 4-5bb 100 pixel Print 72 pixel 75 dpi Since increasing the image size means decreasing the image resolution, you must take care that print quality or color tone is not degraded when working with images pasted into documents created with word processing software.
Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Guidelines for Using Color To help you use color to maximize your document’s impact on its readers, determine the who, what, when, where, why, and how of color printing. Know WHO your readers are and WHAT your purpose is Your documents are intended to communicate information, opinions, or feelings to one or more people and also to get results.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Appendix A DR, pass 0 Know WHY you are using color Color adds interest and clarity, and makes documents appear easier to understand. Just as you use fonts and graphics to create appeal and capture attention, color provides an additional visual interpretation of a document that influences the reader. For example: An overhead presentation of sales results by territory is far more interesting and memorable if you show the figures with colored charts and graphs.
Proof Sign-off: Ohtera Nomoto Grady Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b _______ _______ _______ A5 size 06-02-97 R Appendix B DR, pass 0 Appendix B Printer Specifications B Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 B-5 Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Appendix B DR, pass 0 Printing Printing method: On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration: Monochrome (black) 64 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 63 nozzles (21 (each color) × 3 ) Printable columns and printing speeds: Character Pitch (characters per inch) Printing Column LQ Printing Speed (characters per second) 10 80* 200 *Printing column varies depending on the driver settings.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Appendix B DR, pass 0 Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON can not attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Single sheets: Size A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) A5 (148 mm × 210 mm) B5 (182 mm × 257 mm) Letter (216 mm × 279 mm) Half letter (139.7 mm × 215.
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Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Appendix B DR, pass 0 Printable area Single sheets/index cards/adhesive sheets/transparencies A B a-1 B-L B-R C Envelopes A a-2 B-L B-R C A: The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 30 mm (1.2 inches). B: The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin for single sheet paper is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch) except for letter and legal size paper.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Appendix B DR, pass 0 Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020093) Color Black Print capacity* 540 pages (A4, text at 360 dpi) Cartridge life 2 years from production date (within 6 months after opening package, at 25°C (77°F)) Temperature Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Transit: -30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) Freezing:** -16°C (3.2°F) Dimensions 19.8 mm (W) × 52.7 mm (D) × 38.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 c R Appendix B DR, pass 0 Caution: ❑ EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties. ❑ Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 Appendix B DR, pass 0 Electrical Input voltage range 120V Model 220−240V Model 103.5 to 132V 198 to 264V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current Power consumption 0.4A 0.2A Approx. 15W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) This product is also designed for IT power system with phase to phase voltage 220-240V. Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.
Hawaii2 Ref. Guide Rev.b A5 size 06-02-97 R Appendix B DR, pass 0 Safety Approvals Safety standards: U.S. model UL 1950 with D3, CSA 22.2 950 with D3 European model EN60950 (VDE and NEMKO) B EMC: U.S. model FCC part 15 subpart B class B European model EN 55022 (CISPR Pub.
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Proof Sign-off: Ohtera Nomoto Grady _______ _______ _______ Hawaii2Ref. Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 R Glossary DR, pass 0 Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
L Hawaii2Ref. Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 dpi Dots per inch. The dpi measures the resolution. See also resolution. driver A software program that sends instructions to a computer peripheral to tell it what to do. For example, your printer driver accepts print data from your word processor application and sends instructions to the printer on how to print this data. economy printing Printing in which images are printed with fewer dots to save ink.
Hawaii2Ref. Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 R Glossary DR, pass 0 interface The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time. loading position The position to which the paper is automatically loaded. media Materials upon which data is printed, such as envelopes, plain paper, special paper, and transparency film.
L Hawaii2Ref. Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 ROM Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for data storage. ROM retains its contents when you turn off the printer. RGB Red, green, and blue. These colors, in phosphors irradiated by the computer monitor’s electron gun, are used to create the additive array of screen colors. spool The first step in printing. The printer drover converts the print data into codes that your printer understands.
Proof Sign-off: Ohtera Nomoto Grady _______ _______ _______ Hawaii2 Ref. R Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Index DR, pass 0 Index A Adjust lever, 1-2, 4-6 Advanced Mode (button), 3-8, 3-10 settings list, 3-8, 3-11 See also Main menu, Predefined settings, Printer driver settings Alignment, print head, 6-28. See also Utilities Automatic Mode (button), 2-23, 3-5, 3-7. See also Main menu B Bidirectional printing.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Index DR, pass 0 E I Economy setting. See Predefined settings, Online help Edge guides, 1-2, 2-21−22 Envelopes, loading, 4-5, 4-7 printable area, B-5 specification, B-3 EPSON Answers CD-ROM. See Printer software, CD-ROM booklet code language, B-2 special media, 1-5, 4-2, 4-4−6. See also Media Type option ESC/P Raster, B-2 Error Diffusion, A-4. See also Online help Error indicators, 6-2 ICM Advanced settings list, 3-9.
Hawaii2 Ref. R Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 N Network, using with Windows 95, 2-16 Nozzle Check pattern, 6-5 utility, 3-16 O Online help, 3-19 Operation check page, 6-4−6 Options, 1-4−5 Orientation option, 3-6. See also Online help Output tray, 1-2, 2-19 P Paper choosing, 4-2−3 envelopes, 4-7, B-3, B-5 EPSON special, 1-5, Chapter 4 loading, 2-20−22 menu, 3-2, 3-5 Size option. See Online help specifications, B-3−5 support, 1-2, 2-4 Photo setting.
L Hawaii2 Ref. Rev.b A5 size 05-20-97 Index DR, pass 0 S V Safety approvals, B-8 instructions, 1−3 Scroll bars. See Online help Self adhesive sheets, 4-3, 4-5 specifications, B-4 Self test. See Printer operation check, EPSON Answers Settings adjust lever, 1-2, 4-6 printer driver. See Online help Sliders. See Online help Special media, 1-5, 4-2 cleaning sheets, 4-4 loading, 4-4−6 Specifications, B-2−8 Speed, 6-23−24 Spool Manager, 3-16.
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NOTICE NOTE: To prevent damage during shipping, several pieces of blue protective material are packed with your printer. You must remove these before you assemble your printer. HINWEIS: Zur Vermeidung von Transportschäden ist der Drucker durch schützende Verpackungsteile (blaufarbig) gesichert. Diese Teile miissen vor dem Zusammenbau des Druckers entfernt werden. ATTENTION: Afin d’éviter tout dommage durant le transport, des materiaux de protection bleus ont CM emballés avec votre imprimante.
