SL-D3000 Printer Driver Operation Guide
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Contents Contents Installing the Printer Driver You cannot print (because the printer does not work) . 36 The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 The print outs are not what you expected. . . . . . . . . .38 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connection Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver System Requirements Supported Operating Systems Install the printer driver on the Client PC that will perform printing. The printer driver can be installed under the following operating systems. Make sure that the Client PC meets the following conditions.
Installing the Printer Driver Connection Configuration The Client PC can be connected directly to the printer, or it can be connected to the printer via a Printer PC. Client PC Client PC Printer Printer PC Printer In either situation, the printer driver should be installed on the Client PC. When multiple Client PCs are connected, install the printer driver on each Client PC that will use the printer driver. Also, when multiple printers are connected, install the printer driver for each printer.
Installing the Printer Driver Note: If the above requirements are not met, the printer driver may not be installed correctly, and problems could occur in the printer's system application. See the "SL-D3000 Administrator's Guide" for more information on installing the printer's system application.
Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver Note: O Note the following points when installing. O Do not disconnect the USB cable or the LAN cable connecting the printer to the PC. O Do not turn off the printer or the PC. O The printer has completed its Post-operation Check. O You must log in with an Administrator account. O In Windows 7, if an Administrator password or confirmation is requested, enter the password and then continue with the operation.
Installing the Printer Driver D If the Adobe RGB ICC profile is not installed, the following screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the profile. If the Adobe RGB ICC profile is already installed, the screen from step is displayed. E When the Adobe RGB ICC profile installation is complete, the printer model selection screen is displayed. Select the appropriate printer, and then click OK. F Select the printer name that you want to connect to, and then click OK.
Installing the Printer Driver G Click Port Settings. H Check the port you want to connect to, and then click OK. I Click OK. The port is created using the printer name selected in step . Select this port, and then click OK. This completes this section. Tip: The printer driver's name is registered as "EPSON SL-D3000". Specify this name when printing from other applications.
Printer Driver Functions Printer Driver Functions The printer driver is software that allows you to print using information and instructions from other applications. The main functions of the printer driver are described below. O Converts print data received from applications into printable data and sends it to the printer. O Specifies print settings such as the media type and size on the settings screen. Main Screen On the Main screen you can set the necessary items and print quality to perform printing.
Printer Driver Functions Item Print Settings Explanation Paper Type Select the Paper Type according to the paper being used. Image Quality Select the print quality from Standard (720 dpi) and High Image Quality (1440 dpi). Normally, select Standard. Select High Image Quality when you want to print at a higher resolution. Printing takes longer than in Standard mode, as priority is given to image quality. You can only select High Image Quality when Glossy or Luster is set as the Paper Type.
Printer Driver Functions Page Layout Screen Item Orientation Copies Back Printing Explanation Click Portrait or Landscape to select the print orientation. This should match the orientation set in the application. Copies Specify the number of copies. Collate Select to print multiple-page documents in sets when printing two or more pages of data. Set Select to print the information you have set for First Line and Second Line on the back of the paper.
Printer Driver Functions Configuration Screen Item Language Explanation Select the language used for the printer driver. Auto Select automatically selects Japanese or English depending on the language of the operating system. Unit Settings Select the unit displays.
Basic Printing Methods Basic Printing Methods Printing from PhotoShop The following section explains how to print image data on your computer using Adobe Photoshop CS5 as an example. Operations may differ depending on the application being used. For more details, see the instruction manual supplied with your application. A B Start Adobe Photoshop CS5 and open an image. Click Image Size from the Image menu to display the Image Size screen.
Basic Printing Methods C Specify the image size and resolution. Select Constrain Proportions, and then match the Width and Height to the paper size to be printed. Specify the Resolution. Here, 360 pixel/inch is set as an example. After making the settings, click OK. Tip: You can create fine prints by setting multiples of the Resolution as the printer's Image Quality resolution.
Basic Printing Methods E Select this printer from Printer on the Print screen, and then click Print Settings. F Make the necessary settings. Paper Type: Select the paper type to be used for printing. Image Quality: Normally, select Standard. Select High Image Quality when you want to print at a higher resolution. Paper Source: You can only select AutoSelect. This setting cannot be changed. Paper Size: Select the paper size to be used for printing.
Basic Printing Methods G On the Print screen, you can set items such as the orientation and position, as well as make color management settings while checking the image. Tip: O When the printer driver's Color is set to Color Controls (default), select Document as the Color Management setting, and Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting. U“Color” on page 21 O H When performing detailed color management using functions in PhotoShop, match the requirements for Color Management.
Basic Printing Methods I Select this printer, and then click Print. Print data is sent to the printer. If you selected Print Preview in step 6, the preview screen is displayed. Tip: Depending on the application you are using, this screen may not be displayed. After performing step 8, print data is sent to the printer. J When the preview screen is displayed, check the image, and then click Print. This completes this section.
Basic Printing Methods Canceling Printing This section explains how to cancel printing. You can cancel printing from the computer while sending data. A Double-click the printer icon on the Taskbar to display the print queue. B Select the print data, and then click Cancel from the Document menu. Note: Do not cancel printing when "Print Monitor for SL-D3000" is displayed; otherwise, the system may not operate correctly. Tip: Follow the steps below to open the Print Queue screen.
Basic Printing Methods Displaying the Printer Driver Help See the printer driver's online help for more details on each printer driver screen and each item. Displaying Help 1 Click Help on the printer driver's setting screen. The Help is displayed. From here you can use the contents page to view all of the Help items. Displaying Help 2 Right-click the item, and then click Help.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Color Color Settings You can perform color management in the following three ways by using the printer driver for this printer. Choose the best method according to the application you are using, the operating system environment, the aim of the print, and so on. Color Controls for Tone You can manually adjust the print color space and the tone.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Color Controls for Tone You can select sRGB or Adobe RGB to adjust the color space. You can also manually adjust the color tones while viewing a preview of the image. O sRGB: Normally, select sRGB. O Adobe RGB: Select when printing data that contains Adobe RGB color space information. Select Color Controls to fine-tune the brightness, contrast, saturation, color balance, and so on.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions C On the Main screen, select Color Controls from Color, and then click Advanced.... D Select the Color Correction Method. E Make the necessary settings. See the printer driver's online help for more details on each item. Tip: You can adjust the color while checking the sample image on the left side of the screen. You can also use the color circle to fine-tune the color. F Specify other items to suit your needs, and then print. This completes this section.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Color Management Using the Application (No Color Adjustment) Print from applications that support color management. Enable the color management settings in the application, and disable the printer driver's color adjustment function. A Make the settings for color adjustment using the application. Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5 Open the Print screen. Select Color Management and then Document.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Color Management Using the Printer Driver (ICM) Use image data in which an input profile has been embedded. The application must also support ICM. A Make the settings for color adjustment using the application. Depending on the type of application, make the settings following the table below.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions C On the Main screen, select ICM from Color. D Specify other items to suit your needs, and then print. This completes this section.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Borderless Printing This function allows you to print your data without margins on all four sides. The printer driver enlarges the print data to a size slightly larger than the paper size and prints the enlarged image. The sections which extend beyond the paper edges are not printed; therefore, resulting in borderless printing. The print data is enlarged by 0.08 inch (1.97 mm) beyond the paper edges on all four sides.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions C Select Borderless. D Specify other items to suit your needs, and then print. This completes this section.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Printing on Custom Paper You can also print on paper sizes that are not already available in the printer driver. You can register the following sizes. Width 4, 5, 6, 8, 8.27, 10, 12 inches (102, 127, 152, 203, 210, 254, 305 mm) Length 3.5 to 48 inches (89 to 1219 mm) Note: The available output size is limited depending on the application used for printing. A Display the printer driver's Main screen.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions C On the User Defined Paper Size screen, enter the name for the paper size, specify the size you want to use, and then click Save. Tip: O To change the paper size you registered, select the paper size name from the list on the left. D O To delete the user-defined size you registered, select the paper size name from the list on the left, and then click Delete. O You can register up to 30 paper sizes. Click OK.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Previewing an Image You can display a preview of your image before printing. A Display the printer driver's Main screen. B On the Main screen, specify necessary printing items such as Paper Type, Paper Source, and Paper Size. C Select Print Preview.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions D Specify other items to suit your needs, and then print. E Check the image on the Print Preview screen. The Print Preview screen is displayed. As well as enlarging or reducing the image by using Zoom, you can also enlarge the image by using Magnify to check the image in more detail. You can also specify whether or not to print each page. See the printer driver's online help for more details on each item. F Click Print. This completes this section.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Saving Printer Driver Settings You can save the settings to suit your preferences, and then apply them when printing. A Specify each item for the Main screen and the Page Layout screen that you want to save as your Favorite Setting. B Click Save As Favorite Setting... on the Main screen or the Page Layout screen. C Enter any name in the Name box, and then click Save. Tip: You can save up to 100 settings.
Printing Using the Printer Driver Functions Setting Back Printing This function allows you to print information used for printing on the back of the paper. Back printing is only available when the Back printing unit is installed. A Display the printer driver's Page Layout screen. B Select Set from Back Printing, and then specify the printable items. U“Basic Printing Methods” on page 14 Item First Line Time Explanation Prints the time.
Configuration Configuration Setting the Display Language and Units This function allows you to select the display language and units for the printer driver. A Display the printer driver's Configuration screen. To open the printer driver, right-click this printer's icon in the Devices and Printers folder, and then click Print Settings. Tip: Follow the steps below to display the printer icon. For Windows 7, click Start - Devices and Printers.
Problem Solver Problem Solver When an Error Message is Displayed If an error should occur with the printer (it is not working properly), the control panel light turns on and a message is displayed on the screen informing you of the problem. If you encounter an error message, check the solution on the screen and perform the necessary steps to fix the problem. You cannot print (because the printer does not work) Problem Solution The printer driver is not installed properly.
Problem Solver Problem The printer stops printing. Solution Is the status of print queue Pause? If you stop printing or the printer stops printing because of an error, the print queue enters a Pause status. You cannot print in this status. Double-click the printer icon in the the Devices and Printers or the Printers and Faxes folder, and select Pause from the Printer menu to clear the check. Your problem is not listed here.
Problem Solver The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints Problem Solution The print head moves, but nothing prints. Confirm the printer operation. See "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" to print a nozzle check pattern, and check the operations and print status for the printer. The nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Perform head cleaning. The nozzles may be clogged. See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" to print a nozzle check pattern again after performing head cleaning.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver Uninstalling the Printer Driver Tip: O You must log in with an Administrator account. O In Windows 7, if an Administrator password or confirmation is requested, enter the password and then continue with the operation. A Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program (or Add or Remove Programs). B Select "EPSON SL-D3000 Printer Uninstall" as the software you want to remove, and then click Uninstall/Change (or Change/Remove/Add or Remove).
Uninstalling the Printer Driver C Select the target printer icon, and then click OK. D Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. When the removal confirmation message is displayed, click Yes. Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the printer driver.
