Color Ink Jet Printer Setup and Direct Printing Guide 4010389 XXX-00
Color Ink Jet Printer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 When using the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 When handling the ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 When choosing a place for the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Printing Photo Directly with PC Cards Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Loading A4 paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Loading A6 paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Loading EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Loading PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check that power is ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Unable to start printing or make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Printing stops halfway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 The Frame mode cannot be set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Unable to print parts of a photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Unable to print the selected photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 When Print Quality Declines . . .
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Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer cabinet. ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer label. ❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
When handling the ink cartridges ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children, and do not drink the ink. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after removing it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Printer Parts and Functions paper support extension paper support printer cover edge guides output tray sheet feeder output tray extension input switch volume adjust lever serial interface connector power cord parallel interface connector 5
replacement position for ink cartridges control panel, top PC card slot control panel, front print head ink cartridge clamps Control panel, front See the next page for information on the functions of the buttons and lights.
Buttons Button Function Turns the printer on and off. P Power E Load/Eject R Maintenance 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 B Black Ink or A Color ink light is flashing or on. Returns the print head to its home position after Ink cartridge replacement.
Control panel, top Display: Shows the items and settings you change with the buttons on the front control panel. Menus button: Move the cursor to the item you want to set on the display. Frame button: Allows you to select the optional frames and turn on or off the frame print. P A P E R F O R M A T Type Photo Paper Super Matte Size A6 4x6 Plain Paper A4 Index Sticker Layout Crop Marks Size S E L E C T Photo No. Copies S Quality E T Enhancement Photo No. • • • All Camera Effect No.
Chapter 1 1 Setting Up Your Printer Direct Printing or Printing with a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct Printing or Printing with a Computer You can use this printer to print photos directly with a PC card or with a computer. Set up the printer first, referring to this chapter. For direct printing, see the rest of this guide to find information about daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. When you want to print with a computer, connect the printer to your computer and install the printer software as described in Chapter 7, “For Use with a Computer”.
Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the P Power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the control panel. 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. c Caution: It is not possible to change the printer's voltage.
Note: ❏ Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them, or the ink may dry up. ❏ Use the ink cartridges packed with your printer the first time you install ink cartridges, otherwise the printer may not charge the ink properly. Install the ink cartridges as follows: 1. Lower the output tray; then open the printer cover. 2. Turn on the printer. The print head moves slightly to the left, which is the ink cartridge replacement position.
3. Lift up the ink cartridge clamps. 1 4. Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your printer. Remove only the yellow tape seals from each cartridge. Black ink cartridge c Color ink cartridge Caution: ❏ Remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them; otherwise the cartridges may become unusable. ❏ Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seals from the cartridges; otherwise the cartridges may become clogged and not print.
5. Place the cartridges gently into their holders with the labels face-up. The color ink cartridge, which is larger, goes on the right and the black goes on the left. Do not press down on the cartridges. 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. c 1-6 Caution: Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges.
7. Press the R Maintenance button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The ink charging process may take about one minute to complete, during which time the Power light flashes and the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds. These sounds are normal. When the ink delivery system has been charged, the print head returns to its home (far right) position. c Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Power light is flashing. 8. Close the printer cover.
1-8 Setting Up Your Printer
Chapter 2 Direct Printing Introduction What You Can Do with This Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Available Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Plain paper (A4, A6, 4 x 6 inch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 EPSON special media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Print area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What You Can Do with This Printer This printer can print out photographs in the following types of prints. Photo prints You can print photographs stored on your digital camera’s removable media. This printer simply makes it quick and easy. All you need to do is to load paper and a PC card in the printer, make settings on the display, and press the Start Print button. When you want to change settings for prints, see “Making Settings on the Display” on page 2-8.
Index prints All of your digital photographs on the PC card can be printed out as an index on a single sheet of paper. This format is convenient for checking the number of a specific photograph or creating a table of contents for an album. See “Printing Index Print” on page 3-16. Album prints Photographs can be printed out in E or Card size on a single sheet of A4 paper. You can write in the blank space around the photographs and bind several pages together. You can easily make your own album.
Enlargements on A4 paper With an A4 size sheet of paper, you can enlarge your favorite photographs to size 2L or 4L. Photo stickers You can print 16 photo stickers. To make settings for stickers, see “Making Settings on the Display” on page 2-8. Note: Using the optional PC card which includes colorful frames, you can print out photographs inside your favorite frame. Contact your EPSON dealer.
Available Paper The type and quality of paper determines the finish of your prints. Before use, be sure to read the following information and select the correct paper for your needs. This printer can print out photographs directly with PC cards in three sizes: 105 x 148 mm (A6), 114 x 175 mm (4 x 6 inch) and 210 x 297 mm (A4). Note: ❏ You should only use print media at normal room temperature and humidity: 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) and 40 to 60%RH. ❏ Keep your fingers off the printable surface of the paper.
Note: ❏ When printing images through a computer, you can use more various media types and sizes using the printer software for IP-100 packed with your printer. See online User’s Guide for more information. ❏ The availability of special media varies by country. c 2-6 Caution: Use EPSON special paper under normal room environment (temperature and humidity) to obtain best results.
Media names Size available Product code Characteristics EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet A4 S041106 Allows you to cut to any shape you want after printing and peel off your printout and stick it on most surfaces. EPSON Photo Stickers 16 A6 S041144 This media is divided into 16 small stickers, and you can peel off your printout and stick on most surfaces.
Making Settings on the Display This section explains the PAPER, FORMAT, SELECT, and SET settings on the display. 1 2 3 4 P A P E R F O R M A T Type Photo Paper Size A6 Layout Size 6 S E L E C T 7 8 S Quality E T Enhancement 5 4x6 Photo No. All Copies Copies High On When selecting the All mode 1. Type This item is for selecting the type of paper to print on. Photo Paper: Print on EPSON Photo Paper.
4x6: Print on 4 x 6 inch paper. (114 x 175 mm) A4: Print on A4 paper. (210 x 297 mm) 3. Layout This item is for selecting the layout of the photoprint. The settings available depend on the size of paper selected. Note: When you press the Index button, the index symbol appears on the display. : Print a photograph across the entire print area of the selected paper. : Print a photograph on the top half of an A4 size sheet of paper.
4. Size The FORMAT Size setting is automatically selected depending on the PAPER Size and FORMAT Layout settings. PAPER Size FORMAT Size 4L A6 N/A 4x6 N/A A4 Full size Approx. 258 x 182 mm 2L N/A N/A 2 images* Approx. 182 x 131 mm 4x6 L E Card Sticker Full size 2 images* Approx. Approx. 158.4 x 107.6 mm 156 x 106 mm Full size Full size 4 images* Approx. Approx. Approx. 131 x 93 mm 131 x 93 mm 131 x 93 mm Full size Top half 3 images Approx. Approx. Approx. 114 x 78 mm 107.
Note: ❏ The print area sizes noted above specify the size of a single image. ❏ The print area size for EPSON Photo Stickers 16 or 4 x 6 Photo Paper is the size before peeling off or removing the perforated margines. After peeling off or removing the perforated margins the size of the printed image is slightly smaller. ❏ When you set the Trimming setting to 1 (no trimming), the Print area size varies depending on the digital camera you use.
7. Quality This item is for selecting the quality of photoprint. Note: The Quality settings are available depending on the PAPER Type settings. High: Prints with a good balance between speed, quality, and cost. Draft: Prints fast, saving ink. This setting is good for draft-printing. Super High: Prints slow but with the highest quality. 8. Enhancement This item turns image enhancement on or off. On : The image imported from the PC card is automatically enhanced.
1. Turn the printer off and open the side cover. 2. Set the Input switch to INT. 2 3. Turn the printer on. Printing from the Macintosh To connect to a Macintosh computer and print, set the Input switch to EXT. 1. Turn the printer off and open the side cover. 2. Set the Input switch to EXT. 3. Turn the printer on.
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Chapter 3 Printing Photo Directly with PC Cards Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Loading A4 paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Loading A6 paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Loading EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Loading PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Paper Loading A4 paper When you load A4 size plain paper and the following EPSON special media, follow the steps below. Note: Read the instruction sheets packed with your EPSON special media before loading paper. EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet 1. Pull out the paper support.
2. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension. Pressing the printer. part of the output tray will release it from the 3 3. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
4. With the print side up, load the paper resting it against the right edge guide and slide it into the sheet feeder. If the support sheet is necessary, set the sheet first. See the table below. Some media such as glossy films and transparencies have the corner cut as shown in the illustration to identify the correct loading direction. support sheet Paper Max.
5. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. 3 Note: Set the left edge guide flush against the paper or the paper will not be properly fed into the printer. Loading A6 paper When you load A6 size plain paper and the following EPSON special media, follow the steps below. Note: Read the instruction sheets packed with your EPSON special media before loading paper.
1. Shuffle the paper several times and flatten them as shown below. 2. With the print side up, set the paper against the right edge guide and slide it into the sheet feeder. If the support sheet is necessary, set the sheet first. See the table below. printable side Cards Max. sheets Support sheet* EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card 30 sheets including the support sheet Required EPSON Photo Stickers 16 1 sheet at a time Required * Use Loading Support Sheet is packaged with your EPSON special paper.
3. Slide the left edge guide against the edge of the paper. Note: Set the left edge guide flush against the paper or the paper will not be properly fed into the printer. Loading EPSON Photo Stickers 16 To load photo sticker sheets in the printer, set the Loading Support Sheet included in the sticker package into the sheet feeder first. Then, load one sheet at a time in the feeder with the print side up and the cut corner to the upper right side.
❏ Load the paper printable side up with the perforated margins positioned as shown in the illustration. loading position ❏ Use flat, undamaged paper. If the paper or the Loading Support Sheet is curled, flatten it before loading to avoid paper feeding problems. ❏ Always place the included Loading Support Sheet under the stack of Photo Paper, but do not print on it. ❏ You can load up to 19 sheets of Photo Paper into the sheet feeder.
Note: The outside edge of your image might be cut off when you remove the perforated margins. 17 mm (0.67 in.) 3 trimmed size 6 mm (0.24 in.) printed image size 3 mm (0.12 in.) 3 mm 6 mm ❏ Cut or tear the paper at the perforation only after printing. Do not cut, tear, or fold the paper before printing.
Loading PC Cards Loadable storage media Digital photographs are stored either in the digital camera memory or in a card-type memory which can be loaded and unloaded from the camera. The latter is referred to as “storage media.” Storage media applicable to this printer are shown below. PC card (PCMCIA Type II) CompactFlash card SmartMedia Note: ❏ For SmartMedia or CompactFlash cards, load the media into a PC card adapter before loading it into the printer slot.
Loading PC cards Load the PC card into the PC card slot as follows: 1. Insert the storage media into the PC card adapter. For CompactFlash cards 3 For SmartMedia 2. Load the PC card into the printer’s card slot. Load the card with the u mark up. c Caution: Slide the PC card horizontally into the slot with the insert mark up. Forcing the card into the slot any other way can damage the printer and/or card.
Ejecting PC cards 1. Check that the Processing light is not on or flashing. Processing • • • c Caution: Do not eject PC cards or turn off power to the printer while the printer is processing (reading or writing) data. Data can be lost. 2. Press the button as shown to eject the PC card. c 3-12 Caution: Do not remove or insert the CompactFlash or SmartMedia card while the PC card adapter is in the slot. Data can be lost.
3. The PC card will pop out far enough for you to pull it out. 3 Printing All Photographs on the PC Card All of the photographs on the PC card can be printed out in a specified number of copies. This is the default mode when a PC card is loaded into the printer. Note: Before starting printing, set paper and a PC card containing digital photographs in the printer. See “Loading Paper” on page 3-2. See “Loading PC Cards” on page 3-10. 1. Press the All button to select the All mode.
Note: As soon as you load the PC card, if the All light starts flashing and Camera appears next to Photo No., the Photo No., Copies, and other settings are already set on the camera side. For more information, see “Printing with the camera’s settings” on page 3-15. 2. Press the Change Settings button to set the number of copies you want to print. S E L E C T Photo No. All Camera Copies Copies 3. Press the Menus buttons until the cursor moves to the item you want to set.
5. Press the Start Print button. When you make the above settings, the photos will be printed one by one on the paper. If you want to print all the photos on a single sheet, see “Printing all photos on a single sheet” on page 3-15. To stop printing 3 To stop printing in progress, press the Cancel button. Printing all photos on a single sheet You can make album-ready prints. Load an A4 size sheet of paper, and select A4 for PAPER Size and either 2L/4x6 ,L ,E , or Card for Layout.
Printing Index Print All photographs on a PC card can be printed out as an index on a single sheet of paper in the specified number of copies. The Index mode is subdivided into super high and draft modes. Note: Before starting printing, set paper and a PC card containing digital photographs in the printer. See “Loading Paper” on page 3-2. See “Loading PC Cards” on page 3-10. 1. Press the Index button once or twice to select the Index print mode; Draft Index mode or Normal Index mode.
❏ Quality and Enhanced settings are changeable only when the Normal Index mode is selected. P A P E R Type Photo Paper Size A6 4x6 When selecting paper size 3 4. Press the Change Settings buttons to make settings. For details on the settings, see “Making Settings on the Display” on page 2-8. P A P E R Type Photo Paper Size A6 4x6 When selecting paper size 5. Press the Start Print button.
Printing Selected Photos It is possible to select one specific photograph from the PC card and print it out in a specified number of copies. When you want to print with a different photo in the same PC card continuously, see “Printing continuously different photos” on page 3-20. Note: Before starting printing, put some paper and a PC card containing digital photographs in the printer. See “Loading Paper” on page 3-2. See “Loading PC Cards” on page 3-10. 1. Press the One button to select the One Frame mode.
3. Press the Menus buttons until the cursor moves to the item you want to set. P A P E R Type Photo Paper Size A6 4x6 When selecting paper size 3 Note: The Size setting in the PAPER menu determines what Layout setting in the FORMAT menu is available, so you should always make the Size setting first. 4. Press the Change Settings buttons to make the settings. For details on the settings, see “Making Settings on the Display” on page 2-8.
Printing continuously different photos To print different photos in the same PC card continuously, follow the instructions below. ❏ Load the same size paper as before. ❏ While printing, repeat steps 2 to 5 as described on page 3-18. Printing a Selected Range of Photos It is possible to select a continuous range of photographs on the PC card and print them one after another. Note: Before starting printing, put some paper and a PC card containing digital photographs in the printer.
3. Press the Menus button to move the cursor to Copies, then press the Change Settings buttons to select the photo number for the To. S E L E C T Photo No. • • • From Photo No. To Copies 3 Note: This printer sorts photos in chronological order. The photo numbers may be different from the storage numbers in the digital camera. Print the index in advance to see the correct photo numbers. 4. Press the Menus buttons until the cursor moves to the item you want to set.
6. Press the Start Print button. The photographs in the selected range are printed out one after another. Printing the selected range of photographs on a single sheet Load an A4 size sheet of paper, and select A4 for PAPER Size and either 2L/4x6 ,L ,E , or Card for Layout. Then, press the Start Print button. For details on settings, see “Making Settings on the Display” on page 2-8.
3. Press the Menus buttons until the cursor moves to Set No. next to Copies on the display. 4. Press the Change Settings buttons to change the setting for the selected item. For details about the settings, see the table below. No. Item Set No. Setting 1 Trimming 0 Trims the photo image to fit in the print area of the paper. 1 Reduces the photo image to fit in the print area without trimming.
No. Item Set No. Setting 5 Voice guidance 0 Helps you with voice guidance as well as the button operation sound. 1 Helps you only with the button operation sound. Note: ❏ When you press the Cancel button in the Internal Settings mode, the changed settings are all ignored, and the last settings are valid.
Chapter 4 Using Filters and Frames Printing Photos with Special Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Printing Photos with Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Printing a list of frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing Photos with Special Effects You can manually adjust the image of your photographs. 1. Press the Filter button. The Filter light starts flashing and Effect No. appears next to Photo No. on the display. S E L E C T Photo No. Effect No. • • • Copies Note: ❏ Pressing the Filter button allows you to select the effects and turn the mode on and off. ❏ The Filter button does not work in the Draft Index mode. 2. Press the Change Settings buttons to select an Effect No.
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3. Press the Filter button again. The Filter light turns on to indicate the Effect mode is on. Note: If you press the Cancel button, the Effect mode is turned off with the current Effect No. being retained. 4. Load paper and print photos as described in Chapter 3, “Printing Photo Directly with PC Cards”. Printer prints photos with the selected effect. Note: In the Effect mode, you cannot set Quality. Turning off the Effect mode Press the Filter button to turn off the Effect light or set the Effect No.
1. Load the optional PC card which includes colorful frames into the printer’s card slot. The Frame light automatically starts flashing and Frame No. appears next to Copies on the display. 4 If you do not see Frame No., press the Frame button. Frame S E L E C T Photo No. Copies Frame No. • • • Note: Pressing the Frame button allows you to select frames and turn the mode on and off. 2. Press the Change Settings buttons to select your favorite frame No. For information on the frames and their No.
Note: ❏ The selected Frame No. is retained until the printer is turned off. ❏ If you press any buttons other than the Change Settings buttons while selecting the Frame No., the current number becomes valid and the printer turns on the Frame mode. 3. Press the Frame button again. The Frame light turns on to indicate the Frame mode is on. Note: ❏ Type, Size, and Layout are automatically changed to the Sticker mode. ❏ If you press the Cancel button, the Frame mode is turned off with the Frame No.
Printing a list of frames You can print the list of frames stored in the optional PC card which includes frames. 1. Load the optional PC card including colorful frames in the card slot. 2. Set A6 paper in the sheet feeder. 3. Press the Index button. 4 The Index and Frame lights start flashing. 4. Press the Start Print button. All frames on the card are printed out. (Multiple selection is not possible.
4-8 Using Filters and Frames
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Ink Cartridges 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. This table describes the status of the lights on your printer and the actions you need to take. o = on, f = flashing Lights Action f B Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge (S020093). o B Replace the empty black ink cartridge. f A Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge (S020110).
To replace an ink cartridge using the printer’s control panel, follow these steps. 1. Make sure the printer is on. The Power light should be on, but not flashing. (Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the B Black Ink and A Color Ink light.) 2. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer, then open the printer cover. 3.
4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. The cartridge will rise partly out of the cartridge holder. The illustration shows color ink replacement. To replace black ink, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left. c Caution: Once you open the ink cartridge clamp, the ink cartridge becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled even if ink remains. 5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly.
6. Remove the ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Black ink cartridge c Color ink cartridge 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 blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become clogged and cannot print.
8. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. The illustration shows color ink replacement. To replace black ink, press down the smaller clamp on the left. c Caution: Once you install the cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. 9. Press the R Maintenance button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about 1 minute to complete.
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 solve these problems by checking the print head nozzles with the printer’s control panel buttons. Note: You can also check the print head nozzles from your computer with the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software. 1. Load A4 or wider paper in the sheet feeder. 2.
The printer prints 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). 3. Press the P Power button to turn off the printer after it finishes printing the nozzle check pattern. If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing, there is a problem with the printer. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head.
Cleaning the Print Head If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head with the printer’s control panel button, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. Note: ❏ Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines. ❏ Check the print head nozzles to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned.
c Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 3. When the Power light stops flashing, print a few lines from a document to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle. If print quality hasn’t improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.
2. Press the Change Settings button to select 10 next to Photo No. on the display. S E L E C T Photo No. Copies 3. Load A4 or wider paper in the sheet feeder. 4. Press the Start Print button to print the alignment sheet. 5. Find the number of the correctly aligned lines. If all alignment patterns are incorrect, choose the best one. 6. Press the Menus button until the cursor moves to Copies on the display. S E L E C T Photo No. Copies 7.
8. Press the Start Print button. After the print head alignment is set, the number next to Copies changes to 0 automatically. 9. Press the P Power button to turn the printer off. If you could not find the best alignment pattern at step 5, repeat the procedures from step 3 until you obtain the best result. 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 printer’s lights are off.
c Caution: ❏ Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. ❏ Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. ❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. ❏ Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed.
6. Repack the printer and power cord in the original box. 7. Keep the printer level during transport.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Unable to Print Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Check that power is ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Unable to start printing or make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Printing stops halfway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems with the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures. o = on, n = off, f = flashing Lights Problem and Solution Paper Out oS No paper is loaded in the printer. Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press the E Load/ Eject button to turn this light off.
Lights Problem and Solution Ink Out (black ink cartridge) oB The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the black ink cartridge with a new one (S020093). See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 5-2. Ink Low (color ink cartridge) fA The color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge (S020110). Ink Out (color ink cartridge) oA The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the color ink cartridge with a new one (S020110). See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 5-2.
Display indication 6-4 Troubleshooting Error Action Printer internal adjustments. Turn the printer off. After a few seconds, turn it on again. If the error is not cleared, contact your dealer. System error. Turn the printer off. After a few seconds, turn it on again. If the error is not cleared, contact your dealer. The Input switch is not properly set. Turn the printer off and set the Input switch to the INT side. Turn the printer on and try printing a photograph.
Unable to Print Photos Note: If you encounrer problems while using the printer with your computer, see “Problem Solver” in the Online Guide. Check that power is ON Check that the power card is plugged into the electrical outlet. Unable to start printing or make settings Check that the PC card is properly loaded in the printer’s card slot. Check that the PC card has data in it. Check if any error code is displayed.
The Frame mode cannot be set Check that the PC card containing the frame data has been properly inserted in the printer’s card slot. Unable to print parts of a photograph Check the Trimming setting. When Trimming is set, the photograph is trimmed to fit in the print area. For details, see “Changing the Internal Settings” on page 3-22. Unable to print the selected photo Print the index and check the correct photo number.
Check that the adjust lever is properly set If ink smears on thick paper, set the adjust lever to the + position. 1. Open the printer’s side cover. 2. Slide the adjust lever to the + position. 6 Note: After printing on thick paper, be sure to return the adjust lever to the 0 position. If you print on paper of normal thickness in the + position, the image will print faintly.
Check if the ink has run out To check the amount of ink remaining in the cartridge, follow the steps below: 1. Hold down the Index button while the printer is turned on. 2. Press the Change Settings buttons and select the number of the ink cartridge to check. 1 : Black 2 : Color 10 : Print Head Alignment (For details, see “Aligning the Print Head” on page 5-10.) The percentage of ink remaining in the cartridge is displayed next to Copies.
Where to Get Help If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you give us the following information: Serial number of your printer (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.) Printer model Brand and model of your computer Printer software version (Click About in your printer driver.
Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for support information, including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information. To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request. Once you have entered your telephone and fax numbers, Faxon EPSON will fax a copy of the document catalogue to your fax machine.
Customer and Warranty Support Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland.
For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as the user’s guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia. There is also technical information, including details of the latest software and drivers available.
EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here. The Helpdesk numbers are: Phone: (02) 9903 9040 Fax: (02) 9903 9189 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring.
❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏ Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.hk Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers.
Chapter 7 For Use with a Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 For PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 For Macintosh computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Using the Printer with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Connecting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements For PCs To use your printer, you need Microsoft®, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, or Windows® NT 4.0, and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. Your computer should also meet the following system requirements: Minimum system Recommended system i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 i486/66 MHz for Windows 98 Pentium or higher processor 16MB RAM 32MB RAM or more for Windows 95 and 98, 64MB or more for Windows NT 4.0 10MB hard disk space for Windows 95 and 98 20MB for Windows NT 4.
Applicable computer models (as of April 1, 1998) Macintosh LC475, LC575, LC630 Macintosh Quadra Series Macintosh Centris Series Macintosh PowerBook™ Series (PowerBook 190, 520, 540, 550 or later) Macintosh PowerBook Duo 280, 2300C/100 Macintosh Performa 475, 575, 588, 630, 5210 or later Power Macintosh Series Environment Minimum system Recommended system System 7.5.1 System 7.6 or later 5MB of available memory 10MB of available memory when background printing is turned on.
Using the Printer with a PC Connecting the printer To connect the printer to your computer using the built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. Follow these steps to connect your printer. 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.
Installing the printer software After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSON IP-100” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Printer software components Your printer software includes: ❏ Printer driver The printer driver is the software that runs, or “drives,” your printer. With it, you can make settings such as media type, print quality, speed, and paper size.
Installing on Windows Follow these steps to install the printer software: 1. Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. The Installer dialog box appears. 2. Click Install Printer Driver/Utility to start the printer software installation. 3. When the installation is complete, click OK. Note: ❏ If the New Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears when you turn on your computer, click Cancel and follow the steps above.
Using the Printer with a Macintosh Connecting the printer To use the printer’s built-in serial interface, you will need an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable. Follow these steps to connect the printer: 1. Make sure both your printer and Macintosh are switched off. 2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer. 7 Note: Use only an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable to connect the printer to your Macintosh. Do not use a LocalTalk cable.
3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem port or printer port on the Macintosh. 4. Set the INPUT switch of your printer to the EXT position. For details, see “Selecting the Input Switch” on page 2-12. See the next section for instructions on installing the printer software. You must install the printer software before using your printer.
Print Head Alignment Adjusts the print head so that vertical and horizontal lines are aligned. ColorSync 2.0 and Profiles Matches the colors in your printout with the colors displayed on your screen automatically. Use this when printing scanned photographs or computer graphics. c Caution: Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software. Follow these steps to install your printer software: 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2.
5. If you want to install all of the printer software included on your printer software CD-ROM, make sure the Install Location box shows the correct disk drive and click Install. 6. If you are low on disk space, select Custom Install from the pop-up menu and click Serial Driver Package. Confirm the destination for installation, then click Install. Note: Click the icon to get information on each component. 7.
2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your printer’s icon and the port your printer is connected to. Note: ❏ If you are using an AppleTalk network, an alert message may appear when you click the port. In this case, reselect the other port, or make the AppleTalk setting Inactive then select the port again. ❏ If you are using your Macintosh in an Ethernet environment, you can connect your printer to either the printer or modem port and leave the AppleTalk setting Active. 3.
Loading Paper Follow these steps to load plain paper in the printer. You can also print on ink jet paper, photo-quality glossy film or paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. For details on using such media, see “Printing on Special Paper” in the online User’s Guide. 1. Turn up the paper support extension.
2. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension. Next, slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper. edge guide output tray output tray extension 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 print side up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the edge of the paper. edge guide right printable side up under the arrow mark, edge guide left. Note: ❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. ❏ Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
Printing Your First Page for Windows After loading the paper, you are ready to print your first page. In order to check the operation of your printer, we recommend printing the README file provided with your printer software. The README file contains the latest information about your printer software. Follow these steps to print the README file: 1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Epson (for Windows 95, and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.0), and then click EPSON IP-100 Readme. 2.
4. Click the Main tab if necessary, then click anywhere in the Media Type box and select the media you loaded in the printer. 5. Select Color as the Ink setting. 6. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. 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.
Printing Your First Page for Macintosh After loading the paper, you are ready to print your first page. In order to check the operation of your printer, we recommend printing the README file located on your printer software CD. The README file contains the latest information about your printer software. Follow these steps to print the README file: 1. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Open the EPSON folder and double-click the README file. 3. Choose Page Setup from the File menu.
7. Choose Print from the File menu. This brings up the dialog box shown below. 8. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list. 9. Select Color as the Ink option. 10. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. 11. Click Print to start printing. Congratulations! Your EPSON printer is now fully setup and ready to help you create wonderful printouts.
Appendix A Options and Consumable Products Interface cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Ink cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 EPSON special media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface cables You can use any interface cable that meets the following specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements. Parallel Interface Cable (shielded) C83602✽ from D-SUB 25-pin (computer) to 36-pin Amphenol 57 Series (printer) Note: The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country. Ink cartridges Black ink cartridge S020093 Color ink cartridge S020110 EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer.
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10”) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106 EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) S041147 EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 × 8” (with envelopes) S041148 EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 × 10” (with envelopes) S041149 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) S041072 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (A4) S041126 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Pa
A-4 Options and Consumable Products
Index A F Adjust lever, 5, 6-7 Album print, 2-3 All button, 8, 3-13 Available paper, 2-5 to 2-7 Filter button, 8, 4-2 Frame button, 8, 4-5 B Index button, 8, 3-16 Index date and time, 3-23 Index print, 2-3 Ink cartridge checking ink volume, 6-8 installing, 1-3 to 1-7 Ink cartridge clamps, 6 Ink cartridges replacing, 5-2 to 5-6 Ink jet card, A-2 Ink jet paper, A-2 Input switch, 5, 2-12 to 2-13 Internal settings, 3-22 Buttons front control panel, 7 top control panel, 8 C Cancel button, 8 Change Setting
Paper support, 5 attaching, 1-2 Paper support extension, 5 Parallel interface connector, 5 PC card, 3-10 ejecting, 3-12 loading, 3-11 PC card slot, 6 Photo No.
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