Color Ink Jet Printer Color Ink Jet Printer Daily Use Daily Use Printed in Japan 02.XX-XX Daily Use 4032203 Rev.0 cover-F DICF43 4032203 cover-F 4032203 cover-F Rev.0 PMS265 Rev.0 DIC2425 4032203-00 EUL 4032203 Rev.
Where to Find Information Setup Guide This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It includes information on setting up your printer and installing the printer software. Photo Print Software Setup included on the CD-ROM This guide provides information on installing EPSON PhotoQuicker, EPSON PhotoStarter and EPSON CardMonitor. It also contains uninstalling and system requirements. Daily Use guide This guide provides information mainly for direct printing.
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Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . 7 Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When setting up your printer Observe the following when setting up the printer: ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. When using the printer Observe the following when using the printer: ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer’s cabinet. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ The handling method varies depending on the storage media. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card and PC card adapter for details. ❏ You can only use memory cards and PC card adapters that are based on PCMCIA ATA standards (Memory Card ATA standards) with this printer. For details about PCMCIA ATA standards, please see the manual packaged with your memory card or PC card adapter, or contact the manufacturer.
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply port makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that come in contact with this area of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. ENERGY STAR® Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions Printer Parts paper support sheet feeder roll paper holder adapter printer cover card eject lever PC card slot edge guides output tray output tray extension Preview Monitor slot roll paper holder Adjust lever Preview Monitor cable connector USB interface cable connector 7
ink cartridge clamps control panel, top print head control panel, front Buttons Control panel, front Button Function P Turns the printer on and off. power Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the power is on. b Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within two seconds. maintenance Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out error. Performs print head cleaning if pressed for 3 seconds while the b error light is off.
z Loads and ejects roll paper. roll paper Feeds roll paper in reverse to a position where it can be easily removed from the sheet feeder, if pressed for more than 3 seconds. Clears the b error light if pressed after removing roll paper. e Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position and charges ink to the printer when ink is out. ink cartridge replacement Control panel, top Display: Shows the items and settings you change with the buttons on the control panel.
Note: The buttons on the top control panel only affect direct printing from a PC card. Lights Light Description Processing On when the printer is on. Flashes when the printer is receiving data, reading data from a PC card, sending PC card data to the computer, printing, charging ink, cleaning the print head, or when an ink cartridge is being replaced. b error On when the printer is out of paper. Load paper into the sheet feeder, then press the b maintenance button to resume printing.
Using Roll Paper Using the Roll Paper Holder With the roll paper holder mounted on the printer, you can print in roll paper format, which is convenient for banner printing. When you are printing using the roll paper holder, keep the following in mind: ❏ Load the paper printable side up. ❏ Use flat, undamaged paper. If the paper is curled, flatten it before loading to avoid paper feeding problems. ❏ Always handle the paper by the edges.
Photo Paper (100 mm × 8 m) Photo Paper (210 mm × 10 m) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (100 mm × 8 m) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (127 mm × 8 m) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (210 mm × 10 m) 1. Load roll paper in the roll paper holder. Note: Remove the transparent sheet after setting the roll paper into the holders. 2. Check that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly to the edges as shown, using a triangle.
c Caution: Always use a triangle or other tool to ensure that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly. A diagonal cut may cause paper feed problems. 3. To flatten the roll paper, place it printable-side up between the pages of the instruction booklet packaged with the roll paper to protect it. Then, roll the booklet in the direction opposite of the paper’s curl. 4. Remove the paper support and lower the output tray. Then turn on the printer.
5. Insert the roll paper holder adapter into the slot at the rear of the printer, then attach the roll paper holder to the adapter. 6. Gently insert the end of the paper into the printers as far as it will go, flush with the right edge guide. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the printer. 7. To load the paper correctly, you must hold the paper in place with your hand while you press the z roll paper button. The paper will feed into the printer.
8. Open the printer cover and make sure that the paper is feeding correctly. If it is not straight, press the z roll paper button for at least three seconds to eject the paper. The error light comes on. Press the z roll paper button to clear the error, then feed the paper again. The roll paper is now loaded. Note: ❏ Always check the ink levels before printing on roll paper as replacing ink cartridges while the roll paper is loaded can smear the paper.
2. When printing is finished, press the z roll paper button once to print a cutting guideline about 12 mm from the bottom of the print data. 3. To print the next print job, press the z roll paper button to feed the paper back to the printing position. Then start the next print job. The space between pages is automatically set to 36 mm, as shown below. Standard margins No margins Note: You must press the z roll paper button, or the printer will not operate even if you send a new print job.
Note: The top margin is automatically set to 20 mm, regardless of the margin setting. Removing Roll Paper from the Printer Follow the directions below to remove the paper from the printer. 1. Press the z roll paper button to feed the paper. A cutting guide line is printed on the roll paper. Note: To cancel the paper removal sequence and print more data, press the z roll paper button and send the next print job. The paper will return to the printing start position before starting the next print job.
3. Once you have cut the paper, hold down the z roll paper button for about 3 seconds. The paper feeds in reverse to a position where it can be easily removed from the sheet feeder at the back of the printer. If it does not feed to this position, repeat this step. 4. Gently remove the paper, then press the z roll paper button to clear error light. Storing EPSON Roll Paper Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing.
Printing Photos Directly from PC Cards Available Media Types The type and quality of media determines the finish of your prints. Be sure to read the following information and select the correct paper for your needs. Note: ❏ You should always print at normal room temperature and humidity: 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) and 40 to 60% RH. ❏ Do not touch the printable surface of the media. Fingerprints may degrade in print quality.
Note: ❏ More media types and sizes are available when you print images from a computer with the EPSON Stylus Photo 915 printer software. ❏ The availability of special media varies by country. For the latest information on available media, visit our regional customer service web site. c Caution: Use EPSON special media in a normal room environment (temperature and humidity) to obtain best results. The following table lists available media types and sizes when printing directly from PC cards.
Media name Size available Product code Characteristics Matte Paper-Heavyw eight A4 S041256 S041258 S041259 Bright white, ultra smooth coated paper. For photo quality color with a matte finish. Perfect for photographs, signs, crafts projects and much more. Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4 S041285 S041287 S041297 100 mm × 8 m S041302 S041303 Borderless prints for glass frames and photo albums. Looks and feels like a real photograph.
Loading Paper Loading sheet paper This section applies to the following paper types: Plain Paper Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper Bright White Ink Jet Paper Photo Paper Matte Paper-Heavyweight Premium Glossy Photo Paper Note: Read all instruction sheets packed with your EPSON special media before loading it in the printer. 1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension.
2. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. 3. With the printable side up, load the paper so it is against the right edge guide, and slide it into the sheet feeder.
4. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. Note: Be sure to make the left edge guide flush against the paper or the paper will not feed properly into the printer. Loading EPSON Photo Stickers 16 To load EPSON Photo Stickers 16, follow the steps below. Note: Be sure to read the instruction sheet packed with the media before loading. 1. With the printable side up, set the media against the right edge guide and slide it into the sheet feeder.
Always load one sheet at a time in the feeder with the cut corner on the upper right side. cut corner printable side 2. Slide the left edge guide against the edge of the media. Note: Set the left edge guide flush against the media or the media will not feed properly into the printer. Loading PC Cards Loadable storage media Digital photographs are stored either in the digital camera’s built-in memory or in card-type memory which can be inserted and removed from the camera.
Note: appearance may vary.
c Caution: ❏ Always load any storage media other than a PC card into a PC card adapter before loading it into the PC card slot. ❏ The handling method varies depending on the storage media. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card and PC card adapter for details. Note: ❏ Use the PC card adapter for CompactFlash packed with your printer. PC card adapters for SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Microdrive and SD Memory Card are sold separately.
c Caution: The loading method varies depending on the storage media. Be sure to refer to the manuals packaged with your memory card and PC card adapter for details. 2. Load the PC card into the printer’s card slot. Load the card with the u mark up. Be sure to insert the PC card as far as it will go so that the printer can read the data. c Caution: ❏ Slide the PC card horizontally into the slot with the insert mark up.
Ejecting PC cards 1. Check that the Processing light is not flashing. 2. Press the button as shown to eject the PC card. c Caution: ❏ Do not remove or insert CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Microdrive or SD memory card while the PC card adapter is in the slot. Doing so can cause data to be lost. ❏ The ejecting method varies depending on the storage media. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card and PC card adapter for details.
3. The PC card will pop out far enough for you to pull it out. Printing from the Control Panel This section briefly describes how to print from a PC card using the printer’s control panel. Be sure to read and understand the instructions below before printing from a PC card. Note: ❏ Always test a few sheets of paper to make sure the print results before printing large jobs. ❏ We recommend disconnecting the USB cable when printing directly from PC card. Printing 1.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to select menus. Use the right and left arrow buttons to select individual settings. Note: The photo numbering order may differ from your digital camera’s settings. Always check the photo numbering by printing an Index. Index prints show photo information such as the photo number and the date. You can also check the photo number with the optional Preview Monitor. 3. Make sure the paper size is correct.
Cancelling printing To stop printing in progress, press Cancel button. The printer will cancel all print jobs and stop printing, and eject any pages which is printing. Depending on the printer’s status, printing may not stop immediately. Data format You can use image files that meet the following requirements with this printer. Digital camera Based on DCF version 1.0 standards* File format JPEG format image files taken with a DCF version 1.
Display This section explains the Print Mode, Paper Type, Paper Size, Layout, Select Photo, Select Copies, Quality, and Photo Enhance settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Print Mode This selects the printing method. Print all photographs on the PC card. Print an index of all photographs on a PC card. Print a single, selected photograph from the PC card. Print selected photographs from the PC card.
2. Paper Type This selects the type of paper to print on. Print on the Photo Paper. Print on the Matte paper-heavyweight. Print on the plain paper, Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper or Bright White Ink Jet Paper. When you want to print on Premium Glossy Photo Paper, move cursor to Paper Type, then press the right arrow button for three seconds. “Pr” flashes on the Select Photo menu, and now you can print on the Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Press the left or right arrow buttons to exit. 3.
Print on 100 mm width of roll paper Print on 127 mm width of roll paper Note: Do not select A4 or 100 × 150 mm sheet paper for the Paper Size setting when roll paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. Doing so causes unnecessary paper to be fed after each print job. If you have already started printing, press the Cancel button. Wait until the printer stops printing and feeding paper. Cut off the paper at the back of the printer, then turn off the printer. The remaining paper is ejected. 4.
Print a photograph twenty times or twenty different photographs with the photo number, date, time or so on the selected paper. This layout is good for printing high quality index. When printing on the total surface area of the selected paper, keep note the following. ❏ Printing with this setting selected takes longer than for normal printing.
7. Quality This selects the photo print quality. Note: The Quality settings available depend on the Paper Type setting. Prints at high quality, but with reduced speed. Prints fast, saving ink. This setting is good for draft printing. 8. PhotoEnhance Turns image enhancement on and off. Images imported from the PC card are automatically enhanced. Printing requires more time, but the image is enhanced to ensure higher picture quality. Enhancement is off.
1. Select ALL as the Print Mode setting. 2. Select the Paper Type that is loaded in the sheet feeder. The example below shows printing on EPSON photo paper. 3. Select the Paper Size that is loaded in the sheet feeder. The example below shows printing on A4-size paper. 4. Select the Page Layout setting you want. The example below shows printing with no margins. For details on the settings, see “Display” on page 33. Note: The Photo No.
The example below is two copies of each photo. 6. Select the print quality. The example below shows printing at high quality. 7. Turn PhotoEnhance on or off. The example below shows PhotoEnhance on. 8. Press the Print button. Printing an Index Print You can print one or more copies of an index of all the photographs on a loaded PC card. An index can be helpful in selecting which photos you want to print. The settings used in the instructions below are only examples.
1. Select Index as the Print Mode setting. 2. Select the media type that is loaded in the sheet feeder. The example below shows printing on plain paper. 3. Select the Paper Size that is loaded in the sheet feeder. The example below shows printing on A4-size paper. 4. Select the number of copies to print. The example shows printing only one sheet. 5. Select the Print Quality. The example below shows printing at high speed.
Note: The Page Layout and PhotoEnhance settings are not available when printing an Index print. 6. Press the Print button. All photographs on the PC card are printed out as an index. Printing a Selected Photo To print a selected photo, follow the instructions below. The settings used in the instructions are only examples. To find out what other settings are available, see “Display” on page 33. 1. Select One as the Print Mode setting. 2. Select the type and size of the media loaded in the sheet feeder.
4. Specify the number of the photo you want to print. The example below shows photo number 2. Note: Be sure to check the photo number with an index print or the optional Preview Monitor before you print. 5. Specify the number of copies for the photo you selected in step 4. 6. Make the Quality and Photo Enhance settings. The example below shows printing at high quality with PhotoEnhance on. 7. Press the Print button to print the specified photos.
Printing Multiple Selected Photos It is possible to specify the photo number and the number of copies for each photo before start printing. This function prints photos in the order that you specified on the display or with the optional Preview Monitor. The instructions below contain one example of the settings you can use. To find out about other available setting options, see “Display” on page 33. 1. Select Set as the Print Mode setting. 2. Select the type and size of the media loaded in the sheet feeder.
4. Specify the number of the photo you want to print. The example below shows photo number 2. Specify 0 as the number of photos to leave the print area blank. 5. Specify the number of copies for the photo you selected in step 4. 6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 to select photos and specify the number of copies for each. 7. Make the Quality and Photo Enhance settings. The example below shows printing at high quality with PhotoEnhance on. 8. Press the Print button to print the selected photos.
Printing with the DPOF setting This printer conforms to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) version 1.10. DPOF lets you set the photo numbers and the number of copies for photos on the digital camera before you print. To create DPOF data, you must use a digital camera that supports DPOF. 1. Load paper and a PC card which contains DPOF data. DPOF icon appears on the Select Photo menu as soon as you load the PC card into the printer’s card slot. The printer is in DPOF mode.
Expanded Layout Options There are expanded layout options available for printing Stickers, Multi-sized photos, and Panoramic Layout Photos. Printing stickers You can print photographs directly from PC card on EPSON Photo Stickers 16. Original Photo EPSON Photo Stickers 16 1. Load EPSON Photo Stickers 16 in the sheet feeder. 2. Insert a PC card which contains photo data. 3. Select the Print Mode; All, One or Set. 46 All: Print all photographs on a PC card one by one.
The example below shows the One mode. 4. Move the cursor to the Page Layout setting, then press the right or left arrow button for 3 seconds. All layout icons disappear. 5. Select SE on the Copies menu with the left or right arrow button. 6. Specify the photo number and the number of copies that you want to print, when One or Set is selected for the Print Mode setting.
7. Make the Quality and Photo Enhance settings. 8. Press the Print button to print the stickers. Printing Multi-sized photos You can print several different photo sizes on a single sheet of paper. Original photo 1. Select One for the Print Mode.
2. Select the paper type and size. Only A4 and 100 mm × 150 mm size sheet paper are available for this function. 3. Move the cursor to the Page Layout setting, then press and hold the right or left arrow button for 3 seconds. All layout icons disappear. 4. Select the ID with the right or left arrow buttons. 5. Specify the photo number and the number of copies that you want to print.
6. Make the Quality and Photo Enhance settings. 7. Press the Print button to print the Multi-sized photos. Printing photos using the panoramic layout You can print photos using a panoramic layout. This function adjusts the sides of photo image to the printable area. Note that data cannot be printed larger than the printable area. Original Photo Panoramic Layout Photos Note: The purpose of this setting is to make a normal size photo look like a panoramic photo.
1. Select the Print Mode; All, One or Set. All: Print all photographs one by one in the panoramic layout. One: Print a selected photo in the panoramic layout. Set: Continuously print the selected photos in the panoramic layout. 2. Select the type and size of the media loaded in the printer. 3. Move the cursor to the Page Layout setting, then press and hold the left or right arrow button for 3 seconds. All layout icons disappear.
4. Select PA with the right or left arrow button. 5. Specify the photo number and the number of copies that you want to print when One or Set is selected for the Print Mode setting. 6. Make the Quality and Photo Enhance settings. 7. Press the Print button to print in panoramic layout. Using Filters You can manually adjust the appearance of your photographs by using the filter function. There are 9 filter effects available. This function is not available when Index is selected for the Print Mode setting.
2. Specify the photo number and the number of copies that you want to print, when One or Set is selected for the Print Mode setting. 3. Press and hold the Brightness button for three seconds. The Filter icon flashes on the Copies menu. 4. If you selected All or Set for the Print Mode setting, select the number of the photo on which you want to apply a filter. 5. Select the number of the filter you want to use. The table below lists the filter numbers and their effects.
7. When you select All or Set for the Print Mode setting, repeat the steps 3 to 5 to make filter settings for each photograph. To clear the each filter setting, select 0 (No effect) for the filter number. To clear all of filter settings, press the Cancel button. 8. Press Start to start printing. To turn off filter effects, press the Cancel button. Brightness Adjustment You can adjust brightness of your printouts. This function effects all printed photographs.
The numbers correspond to the brightness effects as shown below. Display Brightness Darker Slightly darker No effect Slightly brighter Brighter 4. Press the Brightness button to select the setting. The Brightness icon stops flashing. 5. Press the Start button to start printing. Note: The effect of the Brightness feature is the same as the filter effects of the same name. You cannot use both at the same time. If are the same as the 4. Slightly brighter, 5. Brighter, 6. Slightly darker, 7.
2. Press the Select Photo and the Brightness button at the same time. The settings are saved as defaults. If you want to reset the default settings, specify the Print Mode that you want to reset, then press the Select Photo, Brightness and Cancel button at the same time. The Factory settings reappear and the preserved setting clears.
Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Supply Using the LCD panel To check which cartridge requires replacing, check the LCD panel.
Error light F Display b Action Black ink cartridge is nearly empty. Color ink cartridge is nearly empty. O b Black ink cartridge is empty. Replace with a new one. Standard capacity, black: T007 Light capacity, black: T010 Color ink cartridge is empty. Replace with a new one. Color: T008 O = on, N = off, F = flashing You can check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges when running Nozzle Check from the printer’s control panel.
w Warning: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏ Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a physician immediately.
❏ If you replace the ink cartridges while the roll paper is loaded, the media may be smeared. For more information about ink cartridges, see “When handling the ink cartridges” on page 4. 1. Make sure that the printer is on, but not printing, then open the printer cover. Note: You can identify the status of the printer condition. If the error light is flashing, it means the black or color ink cartridge is low. If the error light is on and not flashing, it means the black or color ink cartridge is empty. 2.
4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag and then only peel off the yellow tape seal. Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
c Caution: ❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it, or the cartridge will become unusable and you will be unable to print. ❏ If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape seal, you must remove the cartridge and install a new one. Prepare the new cartridge by removing the yellow tape seal, then install it in the printer.
careful handling is recommended. Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or its surrounding area. 5. Align the tabs on the ink cartridge so that they are resting on the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge clamp. Push the clamps down until they lock firmly into place. Make sure that the ink cartridge tabs are not under the hinges protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge clamp.
Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the control panel buttons. 1. Turn off your printer. 2. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 3.
The printer will print an operation check page that includes your printer’s ROM version information, the ink counter code, ink levels, and a nozzle check pattern. To check the black remaining ink levels, see BK. For color ink levels, see CL. Below are sample printouts. Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned Segments are missing The above sample may be shown in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK).
Note: ❏ Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines (for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing). ❏ Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink. ❏ When the b error light is flashing or on, you cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
The printer will start cleaning the print head and the process light will begin flashing. Print head cleaning takes about thirty seconds to complete. c Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Processing light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 3. When the Processing light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.
3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt from the sheet feeder. 4. If the outer case or the inside of the sheet feeder is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 5. If the inside of the printer accidentally gets soiled with ink, wipe it off with a damp cloth. w c Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears or rollers inside the printer.
Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer, carefully prepare and repack it as described below using the original box (or a similar box that the printer fits snugly into) and packing materials. Follow the steps below. 1. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position. If not, plug in the printer, wait until the print head returns to the home position, then close the printer cover and unplug the printer.
7. Repack the printer and power cord in the original box. 8. Keep the printer level during transport.
Troubleshooting Error Indicators and Display You can identify many common printer problems using the lights or display on your printer’s control panel. If the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then implement the recommended corrective measures. Lights O Problem and Solution b Paper out No paper is loaded in the printer. b F Paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer.
O b Ink out The black or color ink cartridge is empty or not installed. Replace the black or color ink cartridge with a new one. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 58 for details. Black: T007 (Standard Capacity) T010 (Light Capacity) Color: T008 Wrong cartridge The installed black or color ink cartridge cannot be used by this printer. Use the appropriate black or color ink cartridge. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 58 for details.
Display Problem Solution The black ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge. The color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge. The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the black ink cartridge with a new one. The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the color ink cartridge with a new one. No paper is loaded in the printer. Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press the b maintenance button to turn this light off.
Internal printer parts need adjustment or replacement. Turn the printer off, and after a few seconds, turn it on again. If the error is not cleared, contact your dealer. The storage media or PC card is not compatible with this printer. Use a compatible storage media or PC card. See “Loadable storage media” on page 25. An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn the printer off, and after a few seconds, turn it on again. If the error is not cleared, contact your dealer.
Vertical misalignment or banding Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Make sure that the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 65. ❏ Make sure that the Media Type setting selected in the Control Panel is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer. ❏ Make sure that the position of the adjust lever is appropriate for the media type.
Incorrect or missing colors Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 65. If colors are still incorrect or missing, replace the color ink cartridge. If the problem persists, replace the black ink cartridge. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 58 for details. ❏ Make sure that you are not using an ink cartridge with an expired date printed on the cartridge carton.
❏ If you are printing on glossy media, place a support sheet (or a sheet of plain paper) beneath the stack, or load only one sheet at a time. ❏ When printing on thick media, set the adjust lever to the “+” position. ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 65. ❏ Load and eject dry paper several times. If the problem persists, ink may have leaked inside the printer, so wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, clean cloth.
❏ Printout has smears on the bottom edge ❏ Printing is too slow Blank pages print ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged nozzles.See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 65. Printout has smears on the bottom edge ❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction. ❏ Set the adjust lever to the “+” position. Printing is too slow ❏ Make sure that the Media Type setting in the Control Panel is correct.
Paper does not feed Remove the stack of paper and make sure of the following: ❏ The paper is not curled or creased. ❏ The paper is not too old. See the instructions that came with the paper for more information. ❏ The paper is not loaded higher than the arrow on the left edge guide. ❏ Paper is not jammed inside the printer. If it is, remove the jammed paper. ❏ The black and/or color ink cartridges are not empty. If one is, replace the appropriate cartridge.
❏ Make sure that the left edge guide is snug to the left edge of the paper. ❏ Make sure that the paper is not curled or folded. If so, flatten it or curl it slightly toward the opposite side before loading. ❏ Make sure that the position of the adjust lever is appropriate for the media type. When printing on media of normal thickness, set the adjust lever to the “0” position. When printing on envelopes and thick media, set the position to “+”.
❏ The left edge guide is adjusted to fit your paper. ❏ The printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted. Paper improperly loaded If you have loaded the paper too far into the printer, the printer cannot feed the paper correctly. Turn the printer off and gently remove the paper. Then turn the printer on and reload the paper properly.
❏ Lights came on and then went out ❏ Only the process light is on ❏ The b error light is flashing or on ❏ One of the ink out lights is flashing or on ❏ Ink out lights are on and the other lights are flashing All lights are off Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Press the P power button to make sure that the printer is on. ❏ Turn off the printer and make sure that the power cord is securely plugged in. ❏ Make sure that your outlet works and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer.
❏ If the printer sounds like it is trying to print, but is unable to, run the Head Cleaning utility. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 65. If this does not work, replace the ink cartridges. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 58 for instructions. Error light is flashing or on Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ If the b error light is on and paper is jammed in the printer, remove the paper from the printer. ❏ If the b error light is on and no paper is loaded, load more paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Turn the printer off. Check for and remove any foreign objects or pieces of paper from inside the printer. Also, make sure that there is sufficient space around the vent on the back of the printer to allow proper ventilation. Remove any objects blocking the vent, then turn the printer back on. Note: If you cannot remove a foreign object easily by yourself, do not use force and do not disassemble the printer. Call your dealer for assistance. 3. If the error does not clear, contact your dealer.
Exif Print Exif2.2, a new standard for digital cameras, also called “Exif Print.”, has been established to make the use of fine digital photos easier.
Printing with PRINT Image Matching How is PRINT Image Matching used? This product supports PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching or PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.
Media for which PRINT Image Matching is enabled PRINT Image Matching is enabled when the following media are used: Plain Paper/EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper/ EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper/EPSON Photo Paper/ EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight/ EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper/ EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper 87
Customer Support Technical Support Web Site EPSON's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation. If you have a Web browser and can connect to the Internet, access that site at: http://support.epson.
❏ Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product United Kingdom www.epson.co.uk Stylus Products Warranty & Support: 08705 133 640 Scanner Products Warranty & Support: 08702 413 453 Sales: 0800 220 546 Republic of Ireland www.epson.co.uk Stylus Products Warranty & Support: 01 679 9016 Other Products Warranty & Support: 01 679 9015 Sales: 1 800 409 132 Denmark www.epson.dk Warranty & Support: 80 88 11 27 Sales: 38 48 71 37 Finland www.epson.
Norway www.epson.no Warranty & Support: 800 11 828 Sales: 23 16 21 24 Sweden www.epson.se Warranty & Support: 08 445 12 58 Sales: 08 519 92 082 Israel www.epson.com Warranty & Support: 04 8 560 380 Middle East www.epson.com Warranty & Support: + 971 (0) 4 352 44 88 or 351 77 77 Support Email: www.epson-support@compubase.co.ae South Africa www.epson.co.za/ For details of EPSON Express centres and Service Repair centres: http://www.epson.co.za/support/index.
Options and Consumable Products Options The following options are available for your printer. Interface cables EPSON supplies the following interface cable for your printer. However, you can use any interface cables that meet these specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements. USB Interface Cable (shielded) C83623✽ from Series A 4-pin (computer) to series B 4-pin (printer).
Preview Monitor When printing directly from PC card, the Preview Monitor C86000✽ lets you easily find photos on the memory card. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the Select Photo menu to select the photos that you want to print on the memory card. This monitor only displays the Page Layout and Select Photo settings. c Caution: Be sure to turn off your printer and unplug the printer’s power cord before attaching or removing the preview monitor. Failure to do so can damage the preview monitor.
Consumable products The following ink cartridges and EPSON special media are available for your printer. Ink cartridges You can use the following cartridges with your printer: Type of ink Product numbers of ink Black ink cartridge Standard Capacity: T007 Light Capacity: T010 Color ink cartridge T008 Note: The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location. Media types EPSON offers specially-designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs.
Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140 EPSON Photo Paper (100 × 150 mm) S041255 EPSON Photo Paper (100 mm × 8 m) S041279 EPSON Photo Paper (210 mm × 10 m) S041280 Matte Paper-Heavyweight EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041256 S041258 S041259 Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4) S041287 S041297 S041285 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (100 mm × 8 m) S041302 S041303 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (127 mm × 8 m) S041474 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (210
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 48 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) 240 nozzles (48 × 5 colors) Resolution Maximum 2880 dpi × 720 dpi Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Control code ESC/P Raster EPSON Remote Input buffer 32 KB Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality
Paper specifications Single sheets: Size A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) Paper types Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by EPSON Thickness 0.08 mm to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper: Size A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) 100 mm × 8 m 127 mm × 8 m 210 mm × 10 m Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Photo Stickers: Size A6 (105 mm × 148 mm) with 16 frames Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Note: ❏ Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. ❏ Do not load curled or folded paper.
Printable area Single sheets Normal No Margins✽✽ A B-L B-R C Diagonal lines show printable area. A: The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). B-L: The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). B-R: The minimum right margin is as follows: 3.0 mm (0.12") for single sheets. C: The minimum bottom margin is 14.0 mm (0.55"). ✽✽: When printing with the No Margins feature, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared.
Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (T007, T010) There are two types of black ink cartridges. The Light Capacity ink cartridge (T010) contains half as much ink as the standard capacity ink cartridge (T007).
Color ink cartridge (T008) Color Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light cyan and Light magenta Print capacity* 220 pages (A4, 360 dpi, 5% duty each color) Cartridge life 2 years from production date (within 6 months of opening the 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:** -18°C (-0.4°F) Dimensions 49.1 mm (W) × 60.0 mm (D) × 38.
Mechanical Paper feed method Friction Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry Sheet feeder capacity About 100 sheets at 64 g/m² (17 lb) paper Dimensions Storage Width: 467 mm (18.4 inches) Depth: 255.7 mm (10.1 inches) Height: 212.1 mm (8.4 inches) Printing Width: 467 mm (18.4 inches) Depth: 547 mm (21.5 inches) Height: 302 mm (11.9 inches) Weight 5.25 kg (11.
Operating Environment Temperature Operation: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Transit:* -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage:*,** 5 to 85% RH * Stored in a shipping container ** Without condensation Standards and Approvals U.S. model: 102 Safety UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No.950 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.
European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Australian model: EMC AS/NZS 3548 Class B 103
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EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Phone: (562) 981-3840 Fax: (562) 290-5220 EPSON UK LTD. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TJ, U.K. Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON FRANCE S.A. 68 bis, rue Marjolin 92300, Levallois-Perret, France Phone: 33.1.41.86.26.
Color Ink Jet Printer Color Ink Jet Printer Daily Use Daily Use Printed in Japan 02.XX-XX Daily Use 4032203 Rev.0 cover-F DICF43 4032203 cover-F 4032203 cover-F Rev.0 PMS265 Rev.0 DIC2425 4032203-00 XXX 4032203 Rev.
