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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 cover-2 DR, pass 0 Where to Find Information This User’s Guide Provides you with all the information you need to use your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO EX, and their consumable products, from setting up to troubleshooting. Online Help Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer (online help will be automatically installed when you install the printer software).
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura _______ _______ _______ Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Front DR, pass 0 logo 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.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Front DR, pass 0 Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Front DR, pass 0 Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions . A few precautions . . . . . . ENERGY STAR Compliance . . For United Kingdom Users . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 0-2 0-4 0-4 0-5 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When using your printer with a PC . . . . .
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Front DR, pass 0 Using Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . With Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh . . . . Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh Installing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . Using the Chooser to select your printer . . . . Chapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Front DR, pass 0 Checking Printer Status (for Windows 95 and 3.1) . . Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager . . . . Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 (for Windows 95) Getting Information Through Online Help . . . . . . Accessing help from your application . . . . . . . Accessing help from Windows 95 or NT 4.0 . . . . Accessing help from Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 7 Front DR, pass 0 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Front DR, pass 0 Appendix A Tips for Color Printing Basics of Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Image Resolution and Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basics of Color Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 A-5 A-7 Appendix B Specifications Technical Specifications Printing . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . Ink cartridges . . . Mechanical . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . Environmental . . . Initialization . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura _______ _______ Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Introduction DR, pass 0 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. q q q q q q q q q Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Introduction DR, pass 0 q Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 q q q q q q q R Introduction DR, pass 0 Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head. Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise. Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may reduce print quality.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Introduction DR, pass 0 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Introduction DR, pass 0 If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Keith _______ _______ _______ Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Chapter 1 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When using your printer with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When using your printer with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1-4 1-5 Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . .
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Buttons 1 Button Function P Turns the printer on and off. power Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within two seconds. Resumes printing if pressed after a paper out error. E load/eject Moves the print head to the replacement position if pressed for about three seconds while the B or A ink out light is flashing or on. Returns the print head to its home position after ink cartridge replacement.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 System Requirements When using your printer with a PC To use your printer with a PC, you need Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0; and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 When using your printer with a Macintosh The following are the hardware and system requirements that must be met to use this printer with a Macintosh.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Note: q The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, choose About This Macintosh from the Apple menu and refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused Block” (1,024K=1MB). q The memory requirements above are for printing on letter size paper.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Consumable products 1 Ink cartridges Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge S020093 S020110 EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, you can use paper specifically designed for ink jet printers. The quality of the printout depends on the type of paper used. See the table below for the names and product numbers of the different types of EPSON special media available.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 × 8 in.) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10 in.) S041122 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter) S041064 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106 EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6 in.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Comoro-W Rev.C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a printer stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-4 Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should contain a CD-ROM, which includes the printer driver software that runs your printer, and the following items: paper support C-3 printer power cord black ink cartridge color ink cartridge In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer. The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines listed below when placing your printer. q q q q q q q 2 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Leave adequate room for easy operation and maintenance.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Using a printer stand When using a printer stand, note the following: q q Use a stand that can support at least 31.0 kg (68.3 lb). Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level. Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slot at the rear of the printer as shown below.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Plugging in the Printer 1. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet into which you will be plugging it. 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. If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer; then, holding the center edge of the cover, open the printer cover. WA-5 2. Turn on the printer by pressing the P power button.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 The print head moves to the ink cartridge installment position on the left-hand side. The P power light flashes and the B and A ink out lights come on. 2 W-11a ink cartridge installment position c Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer. 3. Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 4. Open the ink cartridge packages. Next, remove the yellow tape seals only from each cartridge as shown below. Do not remove the white portion of the tape C-10 black ink cartridge (S020093) c Caution: q You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges. If you attempt to print using a cartridge with the yellow tape seal still attached, the cartridge may become unusable.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 5. Lower the cartridges into their holders with the labels face-up and the arrow marks pointing to the rear. The (larger) color cartridge goes on the right and the (smaller) black ink cartridge goes on the left. black color 2 WA-9 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.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 7. Press the R cleaning button; then close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. During the ink charging process, the P power light flashes. Note: Even if you do not press the R cleaning button, the printer moves the print head and begins the ink charging process about 60 seconds after you install the cartridges.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your PC To connect the printer to your computer using the built-in parallel interface, you will need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. To connect the printer to a Macintosh, see page 2-25. 2 Follow the steps below to connect the printer to the computer: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing the Printer Software in Your PC After connecting the printer to your computer, install the Windows printer software. It is included on the“Printer Software for EPSON STYLUS PHOTO EX” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: q q q q q 2-12 Printer driver The printer driver gives you complete control over your printer. With it, you can make settings such as Print Quality, Media Type, and Paper Size.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk before you begin installation. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, you can use the driver disk creation utility included on the CD. See below for Windows 95 and NT 4.0, or page 2-18 for Windows 3.1. 2 Installing in Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 If this dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the CD-ROM drive icon (or floppy disk drive icon for floppy disk users). If this dialog box appears, double-click Install Printer Driver/Utility. If this dialog box still does not appear, double-click the Setup.exe icon. You may need to use the arrows to scroll through the folder to find it. 3.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 If you use your printer on a network, you need to set up your printer as a remote printer. See page 2-20 (for Windows 95) or page 2-22 (for Windows NT4.0). Before using the printer software, read the README file located in the EPSON (Printers) folder.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 4. If you defined a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the New Hardware Found screen. hard02 If this screen does not appear, click Cancel and follow the installation procedure on page 2-13 instead. 5. Make sure your printer model name is displayed on the screen. Then click the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer button. Do not select any of the other buttons. 6. Click OK. You see the Install From Disk screen. 7.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 If you use the floppy disk version, insert it in a disk drive. Type A:\Win95 and click OK. If you inserted the floppy disk in a drive other than drive “A”, substitute the appropriate letter. 8. At the next screen you can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box. We recommend that you keep the model name as shown.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing in Windows 3.1 Follow these steps to install the software in Windows 3.1: 1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive (if you use the floppy disk version, insert it in a disk drive). 3. Choose Run from the File menu. You see the Run dialog box.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 2 Double-click here to install. Double-click here to make a floppy disk version of the printer software. cdinst2 Click here to quit. Click here to get help information. 5. Select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box. Click OK. The installation program begins copying the printer software files. 3102e 6. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation program.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Using Your Printer on a Network With Windows 95 To use your printer over a network with Windows 95, you must set up the computer to which the printer is connected (the print server) and also set up the other computers on the network which will use the computer (the client computers). To set up the print server so that the printer is shared across the network, see your Windows 95 documentation.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 6. In the following dialog box, click Browse. 2 Click here to specify the network path. adport 7. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the icon of the printer you plan to use on the network. Select the computer that is connected to the printer. browse Select the printer. 8. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 With Windows NT 4.0 To use your printer over a network with Windows NT 4.0, you must set up the computer to which the printer is connected (the print server) and also set up the other computers on the network which will use the computer (the client computers). To set up the print server so that the printer is shared across the network, see your Windows NT 4.0 documentation. The instructions below explain how to set up your Windows NT 4.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 6. If the following dialog box appears, click OK and go to the next step. If this dialog box does not appear, your printer is set up and ready to accept print jobs over the network, see Chapter 3 for information on how to start printing. 2 fig2 7. Click Have Disk. fig3 Click here. 8. Insert the printer software CD or floppy disk in the appropriate drive. 9. For the English version of the CD-ROM, type D:\WINNT40 and click OK.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 10. Select your printer in the dialog box below and follow the on-screen instructions. Select the model of your printer. Note for Windows NT 4.0 users: If your printer does not print correctly as a remote printer, the following procedure may help you solve the problem. 1. Install the Windows NT 4.0 printer software in your computer as described on page 2-13. 2. Click Start, and select Settings and Printers. 3.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh To use the printer’s built-in serial interface, you will need an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable. Read the following steps to connect the printer to your Macintosh: 2 1. Make sure both your printer and Macintosh are turned off. 2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer. c-14 3.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh Always use the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO EX Macintosh printer software when printing with your printer. This software is specially designed to allow easy access to all the features of the printer. c Caution: Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software. Installing the printer software Follow the steps below to install your printer software.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 2. After the initial screen appears, click Continue to advance to the following dialog box, where you can install all or some of the software components included on your printer software CD. For information on the included software, see page 2-28. 2 install 3. If you want to install all of the printer software included on your printer software CD-ROM, make sure the Destination Disk box shows the correct disk drive and click Install.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Serial Driver Package q q q q q q 2-28 SP EX This is the printer driver software that gives you control over your printer. With it, you can make settings such as Print Quality, Media Type, and Paper Size. EPSON Monitor3 Monitors and manages background printing jobs. You must turn on background printing in the Chooser to use this utility. For more information, see “Controlling Background Printing” on page 5-25.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 ColorSync 2.0 and Profiles Matches the colors in your printout with the colors displayed on your screen. Use this when printing scanned photographs or computer graphics. To use this feature, you may need to set the system profile for your monitor. Access the ColorSync System Profile utility through the Control Panel and click the Set Profile button. Select your monitor from the list of monitors that appears, and then click Select.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 1. Make sure the printer is connected to your Macintosh and is turned on. 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click the icon corresponding to your printer and the port your printer is connected to. If you don’t see the appropriate icon, use the arrows on the right to scroll through the available icons. picture4 Note: If you are using AppleTalk on the printer port, select the modem port or leave AppleTalk inactive.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 3. Click the Background Printing radio buttons to turn background printing on or off. When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. You must turn on background printing to use the EPSON Monitor 3 utility to manage print jobs. For more information, see “Using EPSON Printer Utilities” on page 5-22. 4. Close the Chooser.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura _______ _______ _______ Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Chapter 3 Starting to Print Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Printing With Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Printing With a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Loading Paper The following procedure describes how to load plain paper into the printer. You can also print on special media including ink jet paper, transparencies, photo-quality glossy film or paper, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. For details on using such kinds of media, see Chapter 6, “Printing on Special Paper.” 1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer and slide out the extension.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 2. Slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper. 3 W-61b If you load long paper (for example, legal size paper), pull up the paper support extension. W-3 3. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 4. Load the stack of paper with the printable surface up, the paper top edge first and the right edge of the paper stack resting against the right side of the sheet feeder. Note: q Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down. q Load pre-printed forms or letterhead top edge first. W-4 5. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper stack.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Printing With Windows To get started with printing right away, follow the printing method explained below, which is typical of many Windows applications. The actual way you print may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details. See page 3-8 for information on printing with a Macintosh.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 4. Click the Main tab if necessary, and make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. Note: When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. 5. Click anywhere in the Media Type box, and select the media you loaded in the printer. If you don’t see your media in the list, use the arrow on the right to scroll through the list.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 8. Select the size of the paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. If you don’t see your paper size in the list, use the arrow on the right to scroll through the list. Note: If your paper size is not included in the list, select User Defined and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. For information on the User Defined option, see online help. 9. Make the Orientation setting.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Printing With a Macintosh To get started printing right away, follow the printing method explained below, which is typical of many Macintosh applications. The actual way you print may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details. If you are printing from Windows applications, see the previous section.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 6. Choose Print from the File menu. This brings up the dialog box shown below. 3 7. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. Note: When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. 8. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list. See page 5-4 for information.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura _______ _______ Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software for Windows The Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the Printer Software . . . . . . From Windows applications . . . . . . From Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 From Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 The Printer Software The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition. There are four levels of settings: Automatic setting The quickest and easiest way to start printing. See page 4-5.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 From Windows applications How you should access the printer software varies depending on the application, application version, and version of Windows you are using. Read the following for a general idea of how to access the software. 1. Choose Print or Print Setup from the File menu. 2. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options in the dialog box that appears. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 3. For Windows 95, right-click your printer icon, and click Properties. For Windows NT 4.0, right-click your printer icon, then click Document Defaults. The Main, Paper, and Layout menus contain the printer driver settings. The Utility menu contains the printer utilities. 4. Click the corresponding tab at the top of the window to view a menu. For information on the printer driver settings, see online help and pages 4-5 to 4-14.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings Accessing the printer software will show you the following printer driver setting menus (tabs) as well as the Utility menu. Main Paper Layout Mode, Media Type, Ink Paper size, Copies, Orientation, Printable Area Proportional Printing, Print Layout, Watermark The layout menu is available only for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Note: Depending on the media you choose in the Media Type list (while Automatic is selected), a slide bar may appear in the Mode box that lets you choose Quality or Speed. Select Quality when print quality is more important than speed. Online help provides more information about the printer driver settings. See page 4-30 for instructions on using online help.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 The printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Advanced Photo Good for printing scanned photos and digitally-captured images in high quality. Also helps prevent the misprinting of ink dots that may occur due to the movement of the printer head and paper. Photo Good for printing scanned photos.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Customizing the Print Settings Many users will never need to make their own print settings manually. However, if you need more control over the driver, want to make the most detailed settings available, or just want to experiment, see below. 1. Click Advanced on the Main menu and then click More Settings. The More Settings dialog box appears: more 2. Select the Print Quality setting. 3. Select the Media Type that you loaded in the printer.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Saving your settings To save your custom settings, click Save Settings on the Main menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears: 4 Type a unique name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click the Save button. Your settings will appear in the list under the Advanced button on the Main menu. Note: q You cannot use a predefined setting name for your custom settings.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Making the Media Type Setting On the Main menu, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. See the following to determine the Media Type setting (shown in bold) for your paper. First find your paper, then click the corresponding Media Type setting.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Modifying the Printout Style (Windows 95 & NT 4.0) The Orientation feature in the Paper menu and the Layout menu allow you to make various print settings that affect the way your document is printed and the look of your printout. This section describes the features provided for Windows 95 and NT 4.0. For more details, see online help. Using the Orientation feature (Paper menu) The orientation box contains the Rotate by 180° setting.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Ulsing the Layout menu For Windows 95 only layout 4 Proportional Printing Normal Prints your document at its normal size. Fit to Page Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of your document to make it fit the paper size you select in the Paper Size list. Custom Allows you to manually define the percentage you want to enlarge or reduce an image. Click the arrows next to the Proportion box to select a scaling ratio from 10% to 400%.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Print Layout (for Windows 95) 2 Pages/4 Pages Prints 2 or 4 pages of your document on a single piece of paper. Page Order Allows you to select the order of the printed pages. Print page frames Allows you to print a frame around each page on the sheet of paper. The Print page frames feature is active if a check appears in the check box.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Using EPSON Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to perform some printer maintenance from your screen. For Windows 95, utilities to check the current printer status are also available. To access the utilities, click the Utility tab in the printer software window, then click the button for the utility you want to use. The utilities are explained briefly below. For more details, see online help.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (for Windows 95) Provides you with printer status information, such as the amount of ink remaining, and checks for printer errors. This utility is available only if: q q q You have installed the Status Monitor 2 (if not, see page 4-29), The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the parallel port (LPT1), and Your system is configured to support bi-directional communication.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. Use this utility if you notice your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines while the High Speed setting is turned on in the More Setting dialog box. Note: q Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities with printers connected to your computer through a network.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 The information displayed in the Printer and Option Information dialog box and the ability to update that information automatically varies, depending on your system setup. Under certain circumstances, you may need to input some information manually. If a message appears in the Current Settings window prompting you to enter settings, or if you change the printer’s configuration, follow the steps below to make the necessary settings manually: 1.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Speed & Progress (for Windows 95) You can make certain print speed settings to your system with this button. Click the Speed & Progress button to view the following dialog box and the settings that are described below. 4 sandp High Speed Copies Turns on high-speed printing for multiple copies. This speeds up printing by using your hard disk space as a cache when printing multiple copies of your document.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 DMA Transfer A message may appear below the EPSON printer port setting stating the DMA transfer capability of your system. If you do not see a message, DMA transfer is not available on your system. One of the following messages may appear: q High Speed (DMA) Transfer enabled. DMA transfer is already enabled on your system. q For higher data transfer rates, use DMA transfer.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Checking Printer Status (for Windows 95 and 3.1) When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter (Windows 95), or the Despooler (Windows 3.1) appears on your computer screen.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 From Windows 3.1 (Despooler) desp2 This dialog box shows the progress of the current print job. You can also cancel, pause and resume, and restart selected print jobs from the Progress Meter or the Despooler.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager The EPSON Spool Manager is similar to the Windows Print Manager. If a print job or jobs are received by the EPSON Spool Manager while a print job is being processed, the new jobs are placed in a print queue, ready to be processd in the order in which they were received. When a print job reaches the top of the line, the EPSON Spool Manager sends the job to the printer.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 (for Windows 95) If you installed the Status Monitor utility (see page 2-14), you can get detailed information on the printer status. Note: q If you have not installed the Status Monitor yet, see “Installing the Status Monitor 2 utility” later in this chapter. q Before using the Status Monitor, be sure to read the README file located in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 folder in the Epson folder on your hard drive.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Printer icon The color of the printer icon indicates the current printer status. Green Ready Yellow Some kind of maintenance is necessary Red An error has occurred Dimmed Communication problem between Status Monitor 2 and printer 4 Printer Name The name of the EPSON printer connected directly to your computer appears in this column. Note: You can add or delete printers from the list.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 To get more detailed information, double-click the printer name, select the printer and then choose Printer Status on the Printer menu, or select the printer and click the Printer Status button on the tool bar. See “Printer Status window” below for details. Note: You can control the contents of the Status Monitor 2 window using the View menu. See online help for Status Monitor 2.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 You can open the three menus described below by clicking the tabs at the top of the Printer Status window: q q q Current Status Provides you with detailed printer status information, a graphic display, and status messages. If a printer error occurs, troubleshooting tips appear in the bottom message box. Consumables Shows the graphic display for the amount of ink remaining.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 2. Select the printer you want to monitor from the Installed Printers list, and then click Monitoring Preferences on the Settings menu. The dialog box below appears. refe q Monitoring Interval You can adjust the monitoring interval by dragging the slider. Note: Setting a short monitoring interval may slow down some applications.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 3. Click OK to save your settings. Note: If you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear in front of other windows on the desktop, right-click the background monitoring icon and choose Show on Top. Installing the Status Monitor 2 utility Note: If you installed the Status Monitor 2 utility when you installed the printer software, you do not need to install it again. To use the Status Monitor 2, you need to install the software as described below: 1.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Getting Information Through Online Help Your printer software has an extensive online help feature, which will answer most of your questions about your printer software. It provides you with instructions on printing, making printer driver settings, using printer utilities, and troubleshooting printer errors. Accessing help from your application Open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 The Printer Software The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition. The quickest and easiest way to start printing is to leave the Mode option set to Automatic in the Print dialog box.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Using the Automatic Setting When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make (see page 5-4 for details on the Media Type setting). Usually, you will never have to change this setting.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Media Type Select the Media Type setting that matches the kind of paper you loaded in the printer. See below to determine which Media Type setting (shown in bold) best matches your paper.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Using the Predefined Settings If you click Advanced in the Print dialog box, you can select a predefined setting. The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize the print settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera. You will find the predefined settings in a list located between the More Settings and Save Settings buttons in the Print dialog box.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Text/Graph This setting is best for graphics-intensive documents such as charts and graphs for presentations. It intensifies the colors but lightens the midtones and highlights of an image. Note: Changing the Ink setting after Text/Graph is selected returns the settings list to Custom Settings, so always make your Ink setting before you select this option.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Economy This setting provides you with faster printing and saves ink. The printer uses less ink by printing fewer dots per character. Choose this setting for rough drafts of text only. Note: Changing the Ink setting after Economy is selected returns the settings list to Custom Settings, so always make your Ink setting before you select this option. ColorSync This setting automatically adjusts printed colors to match the colors on your screen.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Customizing the Print Settings Many users will never need to make their own print settings manually. However, if you need more control over the driver, want to make the most detailed settings available, or just want to experiment, click the Advanced button in the Print dialog box. Then click the More Settings button. The More Settings dialog box appears.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Normal - 360 dpi Select this setting for most types of documents. Use this setting for plain paper, EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies, or EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper. See page 5-4 for a complete list of EPSON special media. Economy Select this option for printing rough drafts of text. This setting speeds printing and saves ink by printing fewer dots per character. Note: The Print Quality settings limit the availability of Media Type settings.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Error Diffusion Select this setting when printing documents that contain detailed graphics or photographic images. Error diffusion blends individual colored dots with the colors of the surrounding dots to create the appearance of natural colors. By blending colored dots, the printer can achieve excellent colors and subtle color gradation.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 High Speed This setting activates bidirectional printing, which reduces the time it takes to print an image. Keep in mind that High Speed should be switched off when high quality is important. Note: If vertical lines appear misaligned when High Speed is selected, you may need to align the print heads. For details, see “Aligning the Print Heads” on page 8-34. Flip Horizontal This feature inverts an image, printing it reversed left-to-right.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Photo-realistic Provides output that closely matches the original data. Use this setting for color photographs. Vivid Intensifies the colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics, such as charts and graphs. No Color Adjustment The printer driver does not enhance the color. Choose this option only when making a ColorSync profile for this printer.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 PhotoEnhance2 Select this option when printing images taken with a video camera, digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance2 automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. PhotoEnhance2 does not affect your original image data. When PhotoEnhance2 is selected, other settings are dimmed, meaning you cannot change those settings.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Profile Matches the colors in your output with the colors displayed on your monitor. This software provides one profile, EPSON Standard, which is custom-designed to work with your printer. When this option is selected, the printer software uses the profile provided by EPSON. Some companies may provide other profiles with their products. If installed, these profiles will appear in the Profile list.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 After making your settings, click OK. Your settings will be applied and you will return to the Print dialog box. To return to the Print dialog box without applying your settings, click Cancel. Saving your settings To save your custom settings as a group, follow these steps: 1. Click Save Settings in the Print dialog box. The Custom Settings dialog box appears. image3 2.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Using your saved settings To select your settings, click Advanced in the Print dialog box, then click in the settings list beside the More Settings button and select your setting. If you change the Media Type or Ink option when one of your customized settings is selected in the settings list, the selection shown in the list returns to Custom Settings. The customized setting that was previously selected is not affected by this change.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Paper Size You can select any of the following predefined paper sizes. If you do not see your paper size in this list, see the next page for instructions on defining a custom paper size. A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 Letter Legal Executive Half Letter Envelope #10 Envelope C6 Envelope DL A6 Index card Index card 5 × 8 in Index card 8 × 10 in EPSON Photo Paper 4 × 6 in Panoramic 210 × 594 mm Ledger Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Defining a Custom Paper Size If your paper size is not included in the paper size list in the Page Setup dialog box, follow the steps below to define a custom paper size. 1. In the Page Setup dialog box, click Customize. The following dialog box appears: 5 image10 2. To define a new paper size, click New. The dialog box changes to allow you to enter a name for the new size. image9 3. Type the paper size name in the New Paper Size box. 4.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 6. Click OK. You return to the Page Setup dialog box. You can define up to 8 paper sizes. The paper size names you create will appear in the Paper Size menu in the Page Setup dialog box. To delete a custom paper size, click Customize in the Page Setup dialog box, select its name from the list in the Custom Paper dialog box, and click Delete.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Watermark Selecting this function enables you to print a watermark on the same page you print your document. Select the watermark you want to print from the Watermark list; then select its color and intensity. You can also add (or delete) PICT files as custom watermarks to the Watermark list. Follow the steps below to add custom wartermarks: 1. Click the Add/Delete button to the right of the Watermark list.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 3. Enter a name for the watermark, and click Save. mac4 Your custom watermark will appear in the Watermark list. Print Layout You can print two or four pages on a sheet of paper by selecting 2 Pages or 4 Pages in the Print Layout box. You can also choose to print a frame around each page on the sheet of paper.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 image8 EPSON StatusMonitor The StatusMonitor utility regularly monitors the printer status. If it detects a printer error, it will inform you with an error message. 5 You can also use this utility to check how much ink is remaining before printing. To use the StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. The following dialog box appears: status01 The StatusMonitor checks the amount of ink remaining when opened.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Configuration Clicking this button displays the Configuration dialog box, where you can choose how the StatusMonitor notifies you in case of an error or if a warning message becomes necessary. You can also choose when the printer status check will be carried out, and you can choose the folders for the temporary spooling of print data and for multiple copy print data storage.
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R Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. Use this utility if you notice your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines while the High Speed setting is turned on in the More Setting dialog box. Controlling Background Printing After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 to check or cancel any print jobs that are queued for printing. This utility also shows the status of the job currently being printed.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12/12/97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 To restart printing the document which you have paused, as described above, click the document, and click at the top of the dialog box. To cancel a print job, click the document, and click of the dialog box. at the top To prioritize print jobs, follow the steps below. 1. Click the Show details arrow at the bottom of the dialog box. You will see an extended dialog box similar to the one below. em3-2 2.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Choosing Special Paper and Other Media You can use most plain bond paper with your printer and achieve good results. Coated papers and glossy papers give you better results because they reduce the amount of ink that is absorbed. You should get good printing results with most types of coated paper. However, print quality can vary depending on the paper quality and the manufacturer. Test the printout quality before purchasing large quantities of paper.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 About special media cleaning sheets Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not be used with this printer. The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not necessary with this printer, and the sheets could jam in the printer.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide. If you load legal-size ink jet paper, do not load it more than halfway to the arrow mark. EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards You can load up to 30 index cards. Always place the included support sheet* under the cards when loading them. EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper You can load up to 20 sheets.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 EPSON Photo Paper When you use A4 size paper, you can load up to 20 sheets; while you can load up to 10 sheets when you use ledger, letter, and A3 size paper. Before loading Photo Paper, always put a support sheet* under the stack of Photo Paper. Photo Stickers One sheet at a time. Always put a support sheet* under the sticker. EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper One sheet at a time. EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper One sheet at a time.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Loading Envelopes When printing on envelopes, please note the following: q q You can load up to 10 envelopes into the sheet feeder. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down, as shown below. W-7 6 q q q Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded, and avoid using envelopes that are too thin; they may curl during printing. Select Plain Paper as the Media Type setting in the printer driver.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Loading Transparencies When printing on transparencies, please note the following: q q q Always put a sheet of plain paper under the stack of transparencies. You can load up to 10 transparencies. Make sure the printable surface of the paper is face up when loading transparencies into the sheet feeder. See the illustration below.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Replacing an Ink Cartridge The printer’s indicator lights will inform you as described below when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge. Note: If you need to replace an ink cartridge when the B and A lights are off, see “Ink Cartridge Problems” on page 8-34. EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 c R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Caution: q Once you remove an ink cartridge, it becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled even if ink remains in it. q Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one. Attempting to print a document or storing the printer without a cartridge installed can damage the printer. To replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps. 1. Make sure the printer is on.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Note: q If you press the R cleaning button for three seconds when the B and A ink out lights are off, the printer starts cleaning the print head. q The printer automatically moves the print head back to its home (far right) position after about 60 seconds if you have not started the replacement procedure. 4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it according to your local garbage disposal regulations. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. w Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 6. Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is the correct one, color or black. Remove the ink cartridge from its protective bag.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 7. Lower the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder with the label on the cartridge face up and the arrow on the cartridge pointing to the rear of the printer. The larger (color) cartridge goes on the right, the smaller (black) ink cartridge on the left. CW-13b 8. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. The following illustration shows color ink replacement. For black ink replacement, press down the smaller clamp on the left.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 9. Press the R cleaning button then close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about two minutes to complete. When the ink charging process is finished, the P power light stops flashing. c Caution: The P power light continues to flash while the printer performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the control panel lights are off. Then unplug the power cord. 2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt. 4.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as follows: 1. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is capped. It is capped when it is in the far right (home) position. If the print head is not capped, turn on the printer; then turn it off again. The print head returns to the home position and is capped. Close the printer cover.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Diagnosing the Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two easy steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed. The information that you need to diagnose the most common problems is provided by the printer’s control panel lights and by the Status Monitor 2 (Windows 95 only) and the StatusMonitor (Macintosh only) utility.
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Comoro-W Rev.C P S - N B A - - Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Problem and Solution 8 Paper Out 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. The printer resumes printing. The paper is not loaded correctly. Remove and reload the paper; then press the E load/eject button to turn this light off. The printer resumes printing. - F O O Paper has jammed in the printer. - - F - The black ink cartridge is nearly empty.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Status Monitor If you are using Windows 95 or a Macintosh, you can use the Status Monitor 2 (for Windows 95) or StatusMonitor (for Macintosh) to check the printer’s current status. For more details, see page 4-16 (for Windows) or page 5-23 (for Macintosh). Printer operation check Performing a printer operation check can help you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or the computer.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 To perform a printer operation check, follow these steps: 8 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Unlock the wire clips on both sides of the interface connector and remove the ground connecter, if necessary. Then disconnect the cable from the printer’s interface connector. Troubleshooting A5 size 12-12-97 R WA-16A 3. Make sure that paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. c Caution: Use paper at least 182 mm (7.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 4. Hold down the E load/eject button and press the P power button to turn the printer on. Then release both buttons. 12W The printer prints an operation check page including the version of your printer’s ROM, the ink counter code, character table, and a nozzle check pattern. Here is a typical printout: PATTERN1 The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color. 5.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Problems and Solutions 8 This section divides printer problems into five categories: Troubleshooting Power supply . . . . page 8-7 Operation . . . . . . . page 8-8 Paper handling . . . page 8-14 Printing quality . . . page 8-17 Printer utilities . . . page 8-24 Go to the category for the type of problem you have and look for the description that most closely matches the problem.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printer does not work and the control panel lights are off. Cause What to do The printer is turned off. Press the P power button. The P power light will come on. The power cord is not properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet, and turn the printer back on. The electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Your interface cable does not meet both the printer and computer specifications. Use an interface cable that meets both printer and computer specifications. See “Connecting the Printer to Your PC” or “Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh” in Chapter 2. Also see “Interface Specifications” in Appendix B. Your software is not properly set up for your printer. Make sure that your printer is properly selected in your software.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printer operation check prints well, but nothing prints from within an application program. Cause What to do Your printer is not selected in your software. Select your printer in the printer setup section of your software. The interface cable does not meet both the printer and computer requirements. Use a printer cable that meets the requirements shown under “System Requirements“ on page 1-4. Your computer is not 100% IBM® AT compatible.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 For Windows 3.1, double-click the Windows Setup icon on the Main menu; then click Options and choose Change System Settings. Then choose a lower resolution setting for your display from the Display pop-up list. For detailed information on making this setting, see your Windows 3.1 user’s guide. If you have a display-adapter setting utility, use it to set the lower resolution. For detailed information, see your display board user’s guide.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Printing starts too high or too low on the page. Cause What to do Margins are set incorrectly in your application. Check that the margins are set correctly in your program. See the printable area specifications on page B-5 in Appendix B. The size of the paper loaded in the printer does not match the paper size setting within your application program or printer driver.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Something on the page is wrong or missing. 8 Cause What to do The printer settings within your application are incorrect. Adjust the printer settings within your application and print again. If your Macintosh has only one serial port, choose Chooser from the Apple menu and select the modem port. The interface cable is not connected properly. Check that the cable is securely connected to the printer and the computer.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Paper handling Paper does not feed properly from the sheet feeder. Cause What to do Too many sheets are loaded in the sheet feeder. Take the paper stack out of the feeder, remove some sheets, and reload the stack. Before you load paper, see page 6-4 to check the amount of paper you can load in the sheet feeder. The edge guides are not set correctly. Adjust the guides against the stack of paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 3-2.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printer loads more than one sheet at a time. 8 Cause What to do Too many sheets are loaded in the sheet feeder. Take the paper stack out of the feeder, remove some sheets, and reload paper. Before you load paper, see page 6-4 to check the amount of paper you can load in the sheet feeder. The edge guides are not set correctly. Adjust the guides against the stack of paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 3-2.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Paper does not eject fully. Cause What to do The paper is too long. Press the E load/eject button to eject the paper. Use paper that meets the paper requirements for this printer. See “Paper” on page B-2. Paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently. Cause What to do Sheets of paper are stuck together. Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading. The paper is too thin or rough.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Printing quality 8 The printed image has gaps or faint areas. Cause What to do The print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 8-30. The paper quality has been degraded due to age. Use new paper. The printer driver settings may not be correct.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printed image is smeared. Cause What to do The paper is too thick. Open the printer cover and set the adjust lever to the “+” position. See page 6-6 in Chapter 6, “Printing on Special Paper.” Special paper was loaded without the support sheet or a regular sheet of paper under it though it requires one. Load the support sheet or a piece of plain paper under the special paper.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the area inside of the printer shown below (shaded area). 8 Troubleshooting Ink has leaked on the platen. R w Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. The print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 8-30. White horizontal lines appear in the printed image. Cause What to do The Media Type setting in your printer driver is incorrect.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head”on page 8-30. Vertical printed lines do not align. Cause What to do The print head is misaligned. Align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 8-34. The printing position is misaligned. Make sure the High Speed option in your printer driver is not selected. Printing quality is not what you expect.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printer driver settings are Check the printer driver settings to not correct. make sure they are appropriate. If these settings are correct, check your application because some settings are overridden by application settings. Also, for more information on making printer driver settings, see online help for Windows, or Chapter 5 for Macintosh. The High Speed setting is selected in the printer driver.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Your printer and monitor are not properly calibrated for color matching. See the user’s guides of your image-editing software and your monitor for information on calibrating your system for color matching. Since monitors and printers See Appendix A, “Tips for Color Printing.” produce colors differently, printed colors will not always match on-screen colors perfectly. Colors are not very vivid.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Black dots are missing in printed graphics or characters. The printed black image is light or faint. Cause What to do The black print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 8-30. 8 Photographic images look grainy or rough. Cause What to do The printing position is misaligned. Align the print heads with the Print Head Alignment utility. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 8-34.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Printer utilities The Status Monitor window does not appear when you are using Windows 95. Cause What to do The Enable bi-directional support for this printer option is not selected in the Spool Settings window. You must select Enable bi-directional support for this printer in the Spool Settings window to use the Status Monitor. To access the Spool Settings window, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Increasing the Print Speed Just as printing at a high resolution requires more processing time, printing in color takes longer than printing in black because the volume of data in a color document is much greater. For this reason, it is important to be selective in your use of color if you also require a faster print speed.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The table below shows the factors related to print speed only.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 To make DMA transfer available, see below. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon, double-click the Printer icon, right-click EPSON Stylus Photo EX, and select Property. The printer driver window appears. 2. Click the Utility tab and click the Speed & Progress button on the Utility menu. The Speed & Progress dialog box appears. 3. If a message appears on the Speed & Progress dialog box, compare it with the table below. Message Action High Speed (DMA) Transfer enabled.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 7. Click the Resources tab and click the Use automatic settings check box to deselect the Automatic Setting. (Make sure there is no check in the Use automatic settings check box.) Write down the Input/Output Range addresses shown in the Resource settings box. Write down this address. Res01 Click here to uncheck the check box. 8.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 9. Click OK to save the setting. 10. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 8-27 to verify whether DMA transfer has been enabled. Note: You may not be able to use DMA transfer on some computers even after you make the settings explained above. Consult your computer maker for information on the DMA transfer capability of your computer.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Cleaning the Print Head If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint, or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 3. Follow the on-screen messages. The P power light flashes while the printer performs the cleaning cycle. This operation takes about two minutes to complete. c Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 4. When the P power light stops flashing, click Print nozzle check pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box and use the pattern to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 For Macintosh users: 1. Make sure that the printer is on, and the B and A ink out lights are off. 2. Choose Utility from the Print dialog box. Then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Follow the on-screen messages. The P power light flashes while the printer performs the cleaning cycle. This operation takes about two minutes to complete. c Caution: Never turn off the printer while P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 4.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Using the control panel To clean the print head using the control panel buttons, follow these steps. 1. Make sure that the printer is on and the B and A ink out lights are off. 2. Press the R cleaning button for three seconds. The P power light begins flashing, and the printer ejects any paper in the paper path and starts cleaning the print head. This operation takes about two minutes to complete.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Aligning the Print Head Aligns the print head. Use this utility if you notice your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines while the High Speed setting is turned on in the More Setting dialog box. c Caution: Before using this utility, make sure the paper loaded in the printer is at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide; for example, A4 size paper loaded short edge first.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 To replace an ink cartridge while the B and A ink out lights are off, follow these steps. c Caution: q Once you remove an ink cartridge it becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled, even if ink remains in it. q Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one. 1. Make sure the printer is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. 8 Troubleshooting A5 size 12-12-97 R 2.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Note: The printer automatically moves the print head back to its home (far right) position after 60 seconds if you have not started the replacement procedure. 4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace. When you do, the cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder. To replace the color ink cartridge, lift up the larger clamp on the right. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up the smaller clamp on the left. 5.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 6. Remove the ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge, as shown below. 8 black S020093 c Troubleshooting Do not remove the white portion of the tape color S020110 Caution: q You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges. If you attempt to print using a cartridge with the yellow tape seal still attached, the cartridge may become unusable.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 8. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. The following illustration shows color ink replacement. For black ink replacement, press down the smaller clamp on the left. new 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 E load/eject button, then close the printer cover.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve your problem with the troubleshooting information in this guide and online help, contact customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you are able to give the exact information indicated below. Serial number of your printer: (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Enquiry Desk The enquiry desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland, by faxing 01442 227271, and via the Internet at info@epson.co.uk.
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Comoro-W Rev.C Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 To use Faxon Epson, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request, and once you have entered your telephone and fax numbers, Faxon Epson will fax a copy of the document catalogue to your fax machine. When you have found the documents that you need in the catalogue, call Faxon Epson again and enter the document ID numbers. The documents will be faxed to you automatically.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 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. Phone (02) 9903 9075 and the system will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the information to your fax machine. EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 (02) 9903 9040 (02) 9903 9189 8 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes the User’s Guide for your EPSON product, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any other information you feel is required.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura _______ _______ Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Appendix A Tips for Color Printing Basics of Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Image Resolution and Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Basics of Color Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Appendix A DR, pass 0 Basics of Color This section describes the basic properties of color, the relationships between colors, and how to use color to improve the quality of your printed documents. Properties of color Color is composed of three properties: Hue, Saturation, and Brightness. Hue The name of the color, such as red, blue, or violet. The circle that represents the relationship between all hues is called the hue circle. Saturation The vividness of the color.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Since the printer and monitor produce color images differently, and the available range of color produced by the monitor and printer are different, the image on the screen does not exactly match your printed output all of the time. If you want to adjust, or calibrate, the printed color to more closely match the on-screen color, you may have to experiment with the printer driver settings.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Appendix A DR, pass 0 Process of color printing A printer produces color images by printing tiny patterns of ink dots using CMYK colors as mentioned in the previous section. Because most ink jet printers are not able to print different gradations of the three primary colors, they must use a halftoning method in order to represent millions of colors or the gradation of colors as follows: 4-4 Dithering and error diffusion are the most commonly used halftoning methods.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Image Resolution and Image Size The resolution of your original image affects the quality of your printouts. Generally, the higher the resolution, the better the print quality. However, keep in mind that the higher the resolution, the longer the wait for processing and printing a document. Generally, the printed image size is in inverse proportion to the image resolution, as shown below. The larger the image size, the lower the image resolution.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Appendix A DR, pass 0 400 pixel Print 292 pixel 300 dpi 4-5bb 100 pixel Print 72 pixel 75 dpi Since increasing the image size means decreasing the image resolution, you must take care that print quality or color tone is not degraded when working with images pasted into documents created with word processing software.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Basics of Color Documents To help you use color to maximize your document’s impact on its readers, determine the who, what, when, where, why, and how of color printing. Know WHO your readers are and WHAT your purpose is Your documents are intended to communicate information, opinions, or feelings to one or more people and also to get results.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Appendix A DR, pass 0 Know WHY you are using color Color adds interest and clarity, and makes documents appear easier to understand. Just as you use fonts and graphics to create appeal and capture attention, color provides an additional visual interpretation of a document that influences the reader. For example: An overhead presentation of sales results by territory is far more interesting and memorable if you show the figures with colored charts and graphs.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Comoro-W Rev.C _______ _______ A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix b DR, pass 0 Appendix B Specifications Technical Specifications Printing . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . Ink cartridges . . . Mechanical . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . Environmental . . . Initialization . . . . Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 B-2 B-2 B-6 B-7 B-8 B-8 B-9 B-10 Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Appendix b DR, pass 0 Technical Specifications Printing Printing method: On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 32 nozzles Color: 32 nozzles × 5 (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) Printable columns and printing speeds: Print quality Printable width Available dots CR speed 180 dpi* 291.1 mm (11.46 inches) 2062 20 ips** 360 dpi 291.1 mm (11.46 inches) 4125 20 ips 720 dpi 291.1 mm (11.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix b DR, pass 0 Single sheets: Size A3 (297 × 420 mm) B4 (257 × 364 mm) A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) A5 (148 mm × 210 mm) B5 (182 mm × 257 mm) Letter (216 mm × 279 mm) Legal (216 mm × 356 mm) Executive (190.5 mm × 254 mm) Ledger (279 mm × 432 mm) Half Letter (139.7 mm × 215.9 mm) Paper types Plain bond paper, special papers distributed by EPSON Thickness (for plain bond paper) 0.08 mm to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix b DR, pass 0 Printable area: Single sheets/index cards A B-L B-R a-1 C Envelopes A B-L B B-R C A: The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Film, the minimum top margin is 30 mm (1.2 inches). B: The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin for single sheet paper is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch) except for letter and legal size paper.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix b DR, pass 0 Caution: EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties. cq q Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired. Mechanical Paper feed method: Friction Paper path: Sheet feeder, rear entry Sheet feeder capacity: 100 sheets at 64 g/m2 (17 lb) paper Dimensions: Storage Width: 546 mm (215.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Appendix b DR, pass 0 Electrical Input voltage range 120V Model 220−240V Model 99 to 132V 198 to 264V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current Power consumption 0.4A 0.2A Approx. 15W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 5W in standby mode (120V model) Approx. 5.5W in standby mode (220−240V model) This product is also designed for IT power system phase to phase voltage 220-240V.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix b DR, pass 0 Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in these ways: Hardware initialization ∗ The printer is turned on. ∗ The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface. Software initialization ∗ Software sends a ESC @ (initialize the printer) command.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Appendix b DR, pass 0 Safety approvals Safety standards: U.S. model UL 1950 with D3, CSA C22.2 No.950 with D3 European model EN60950 (VDE and NEMKO) EMC: B-10 U.S. model FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B European model EN 55022 (CISPR Pub.
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Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 R Appendix b DR, pass 0 Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface and a serial interface.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Appendix b DR, pass 0 Serial interface The printer’s built-in serial interface is based on the RS-423 standard. This interface has the following characteristics: Standard: Based on RS-423 Synchronization: Synchronous Bit rate: Approx.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura _______ _______ _______ Comoro-W R Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots. dpi Dots per inch. The dpi measures the resolution. See also resolution. driver A software program that sends instructions to a computer peripheral to tell it what to do. For example, your printer driver accepts print data from your word processing application and sends instructions to the printer on how to print this data.
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Comoro-W R Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 high speed printing Printing in which images are printed in both directions. This provides faster printing. This is also called bidirectional printing. ICM Image Color Matching. This setting uses the Windows 95 color matching method to match the colors in your printout automatically with the colors displayed on your screen. initialization Returns the printer to its defaults (fixed set of conditions).
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L Comoro-W Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 printer operation check A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you perform a printer operation check, the printer prints the ROM version, code page, ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. print head alignment A maintenance procedure you should perform when the black and color inks on your printout are misaligned or the printout seems fuzzy.
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Comoro-W R Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 spool manager A software program that converts print data into codes that your printer understands. See also spool. status monitor A software program that allows you to check the printer’s status, such as the amount of ink remaining before printing. subtractive colors Colors produced by pigments that absorb some colors of light and reflect others. See also CMYK. unidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in one direction only.
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L Comoro-w Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Index DR, pass 0 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow setting Macintosh, 5-13 Windows. See online help Error Diffusion setting Macintosh, 5-11 Windows. See online help Error indicators, 8-2–3 D Despooler=, 4-22. See also online help Dithering, A-4. See also Halftoning settings Driver. See Printer driver Driver disk creation=, 2-13, 2-19 E Economy setting Macintosh, 5-8, 5-10 Windows, 4-7.
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Comoro-w R Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 I Index DR, pass 0 M = ICM setting , 4-7. See also online help Image resolution and size, A-5 Index cards, 1-7, 6-3, 6-5 printable area, B-5 specifications, B-4 See also Special paper Ink cartridges, 1-7 installing, 2-5–10 problems with, 8-34–38 replacing, 7-2–7 specifications, B-6–7 Ink jet paper, 1-7, 6-4. See also Special paper Ink low, 1-3, 7-2, 8-3 Ink out, 1-3, 7-2–3, 8-3 Ink setting Macintosh, 5-5 Windows.
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L Comoro-w Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Index DR, pass 0 O Online help=, 2-12, 4-30 Options, 1-6 Orientation setting Macintosh, 5-18 Windows. See online help Output tray, 1-2, 3-2 P Page Setup dialog box*, 3-8–9, 5-17–18 Paper jam, 1-3, 8-3 out, 1-3, 8-3 specifications, B-2–5 support, 2-3, 6-8 See also Special paper Paper, matching with Media Type setting Macintosh, 5-4–5 Windows, 4-10–11 Paper loading, 3-2–4 See also Special Paper Paper menu=, 3-6–7, 4-3–4.
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Comoro-w R Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Printer software for Windows accessing, 3-5, 4-2–4 Advanced setting, 4-2, 4-6, 4-8. See also online help Automatic setting, 4-2, 4-5–6 customized settings, 4-2, 4-8–9 installing, 2-12–19 predefined settings, 4-2, 4-6–7 See also online help Printer utilities. See Utilities Print head alignment, 8-34–38 cleaning, 8-30–33 Printing, basics Macintosh, 3-8–9 Windows, 3-5–7 Printing problems. See Troubleshooting Print Quality settings Macintosh, 5-9–10 Windows.
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L Comoro-w Rev.C A5 size 12-12-97 Index DR, pass 0 Status Monitor Macintosh, 5-23 Windows, 4-24–29 SuperFine-1440 dpi setting Macintosh, 5-9 Windows. See online help Super MicroWeave setting*, 5-11 Super setting (MicroWeave)=. See online help System requirements, 1-4–5 T Text/Graph setting Macintosh, 5-7 Windows, 4-7. See also online help Text setting Macintosh, 5-8 Windows, 4-7.
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EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON UK LTD. 20770 Madrona Ave. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, P.O. Box 2842 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, Torrance, CA 90509-2842 HP2 7TJ, U.K. Phone: (800) 922-8911 Phone: (+44) 01442 61144 Fax: (310) 782-5220 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A. Zülpicher Straße 6, 68 bis, rue Marjolin 40549 Düsseldorf Germany 92300, Levallois-Perret, France Phone: (0211) 56030 Phone: 33.1.40.87.37.
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