Printer Basics
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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Exif Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Printing From Start to Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Diagnosing Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome Your Epson Stylus® Photo R260 is a full-featured printer. With its exceptional speed and print resolutions, you can print superior photographs and use it for all of your everyday printing, plus print directly onto CDs and DVDs.
About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains instructions on loading paper, printing with Windows and Macintosh,® printing borderless photos, printing on CDs and DVDs, direct printing from a digital camera or mobile phone, maintaining your printer, and solving basic problems. For more information about your printer, double-click the Stylus Photo R260 User’s Guide icon on your desktop.
Printing From Start to Finish Loading Paper The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your job. If you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. For the best results, you’ll want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your printer. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. See “Selecting the Correct Paper Type” on page 19 for more information.
3. Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. If it is not, push the tray lever up to reposition the front tray. Caution: Before you move the tray lever, make sure no paper or other objects are on the front tray and the front tray is not extended. Do not touch the front tray when you move the tray lever. Do not move the tray lever while the printer is printing. 4. Insert paper, printable side up, against the right edge guide and behind the tab.
5. Slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). 8 × 10-inch or Letter-size paper 4 × 6-inch or 5 × 7-inch paper Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ■ Don’t load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable side face-up. It’s often brighter or whiter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode.
When you load Epson® ink jet papers, follow these loading capacity guidelines: Paper name Loading capacity Epson Presentation Paper Matte 100 sheets Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper 80 sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Ep
Printing in Windows Follow the instructions in this section to print a document or photo using basic print settings. For instructions on printing borderless photos, see page 20. For instructions on printing with Advanced print settings, see your on-screen User’s Guide. 1. From the File menu, click Print. Select your printer here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected. 3. Click the Properties or Preferences button.
You see the basic print settings window: Select the type of document you’re printing Select PhotoEnhance™ to automatically correct photos Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation Click here for more options 4.
7. For more printing options, click the Advanced button. Then select the following settings as necessary.
During printing, the following window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use these buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see how much ink you have left. Click to pause or resume printing Click to cancel printing Click to purchase ink Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the ) paper button on your printer. Selecting Default Settings Your printer settings only apply to the program that you’re currently using.
Printing With a Macintosh Follow the instructions in this section to print a document or photo using basic print settings. For instructions on printing borderless photos, see page 20. For instructions on printing with Advanced print settings, see your on-screen User’s Guide. Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup.
7. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Select the type of paper you’re using Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Click Print 9. You can also choose other print settings by selecting these options in the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages: Select the number of copies or a page range. ■ Layout: Select page layout options. ■ Output Options (Mac OS X 10.2.x or 10.
■ Extension Settings: Select a wider platen gap if ink smears on sheets or envelopes. ■ Summary: View a list of all your selections. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 10. Click the Advanced button to change the Print Quality, High Speed, or Mirror Image settings. Note: For the highest quality on selected papers, you can select Photo RPM (5760 × 1440) from the Print Quality pop-up menu. When you select Photo RPM, printing will take longer. 11.
The following window appears and shows the progress of your print job. If necessary, you can click the print job to select it, then use these buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the ) paper button on your printer. 13. When you’re finished, close the printer window or Print Center.
Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful snapshots and enlargements, without trimming, on these papers and sizes: Paper name Sizes Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches Letter (8.
See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings: ■ “Storing and Displaying Your Prints” below ■ “Windows XP” on page 22 ■ “Macintosh” on page 25 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus printer will last for many years. The special Epson Claria inks designed for your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.
Windows XP 1. Locate the photo you want to print on your computer. 2. Right-click the photo, highlight Open With, and select Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. Print icon 3. Click the Print icon at the bottom of the screen. 4. Click Next.
5. Select the photo(s) you want to print and click Next. You see the Printing Options window: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series Click Printing Preferences 6. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected, then click Printing Preferences. You see the following window: Select Photo Click here for photos without white borders Click here for more settings 7. Select Photo as the Quality Option setting.
8. Select one of the following as the paper Type setting: ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Photo Paper Glossy ■ Presentation Paper Matte ■ Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster ■ Premium Presentation Paper Matte Note: If you’re not sure which Type to select, see the table on page 20. 9. Click the Borderless check box. Read the message and click OK.
Macintosh 1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus Photo R260 3. Select Stylus Photo R260 from the Format for pop-up menu. 4. Select a borderless Paper Size. 5. Select your photo orientation. 6. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 7. From the File menu, select Print. Select Stylus Photo R260 Select Print Settings 8. Select Stylus Photo R260 in the Printer pop-up menu.
9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10. Select one of the following as the Media Type setting: ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Photo Paper Glossy ■ Presentation Paper Matte ■ Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster ■ Premium Presentation Paper Matte Note: If you’re not sure which Media Type to select, see page 20. 11. Select Quality using the slider.
Cleaning the Rollers Before you print on CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to clean the rollers inside your printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper. 1. Make sure your printer is turned on and several sheets of letter-size paper are loaded. 2. Press the ) paper button to feed a sheet of paper through the printer. 3. Repeat step 2 several times. Inserting a CD or DVD Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print.
Note: Use one CD/DVD at a time. Caution: Before you position the CD or DVD, make sure that no dust or dirt is on the CD/DVD tray, as this may damage the disc’s data side. Be sure to use the CD/DVD tray provided with this printer. If you use another CD/DVD tray, there may be a gap in the print position and printing may not be performed properly. To print on a small CD or DVD (8-cm), place the small CD/DVD adapter on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter.
3. Gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the front tray until the marks on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray match each other. Caution: Make sure both sides of the CD/DVD tray slide underneath the brackets on the front tray. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is printing; otherwise, your printer may be damaged or the surface of the CD or DVD may become dirty or scratched. Make sure the arrow marks match Make sure the CD/DVD tray slides under the bracket (on both sides) 4.
Designing a CD or DVD 1. Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, select EPSON Print CD, then select EPSON Print CD again. 2. To add a background image, click the like this: background icon. You see a window Note: If you have already chosen a background, you see a different screen. Click Select Image. 3. To select one of your own images, click the File tab, click Browse to locate the folder your images are stored in, then click OK. You see thumbnail images of all the files in the folder. 4.
5. To add text, click the button. Enter your text and use the tabs to apply formatting and special effects, then click OK. (To open the window again, double-click any block of text.) 6. To curve a single line of text, click the text in the main window and drag the red “handle” up or down. Then adjust it using the other handles that appear. 7. When you’re finished, choose Save as from the File menu to save your file.
2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected. 3. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting. 4. Select None as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting. 5. Click Print. Note: You can only print on one CD or DVD at a time. When the copies setting is set to 2 or more, remove each CD or DVD from the tray after it has been printed, and then place the next CD or DVD on the tray (see “Inserting a CD or DVD” on page 27 for loading instructions).
4. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected, then click Print Position Confirmation Pattern. 5. Click Print. The confirmation pattern is printed on the CD or DVD. 6. Remove the CD or DVD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks labeled Top and Right. You’ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for accurate measurements. 7. Open the File menu, select Print, then select Adjust Print Position. You see a screen like this: 8.
Adjusting the Print Density If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs, you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density. CDs and DVDs from different manufacturers may absorb ink differently, so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc. Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern, and then make adjustments as necessary. 1. Start Epson Print CD. 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 27. 4.
Designing a CD or DVD 1. Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Print CD folder, then select EPSON Print CD. 2. To add a background image, click the following window: background icon. You see the 3. To select one of your own images, click Select Background, locate the folder your images are stored in, select the one you want, then click Open. 4. Click OK in the Adjust Background window. 5. To add text, click the button.
6. To curve a single line of text, click the text in the main window and drag the red “handle” up or down. Then adjust it using the other handles that appear. 7. When you’re finished, choose Save as from the File menu to save your file. Note: For additional help with Epson Print CD, open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select EPSON Print CD Help. Printing on a CD or DVD After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you’re ready to print. 1. Open the File menu and select Print. 2.
Adjusting the Print Position If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way you want, you may need to adjust the printing position. You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD. 1. Place an extra ink jet-printable CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray and insert it into the printer, as described on page 27. 2. Start Epson Print CD. 3. Select Print from the File menu. Click Print Position Check Pattern 4.
7. Open the File menu, select Print, then select Position Adjustment. You see a screen like this: 8. Click Value Entry, then input the Top distance (from your measurement) in the Top Space box. Enter the Right distance (from your measurement) in the Right Space box. 9. Click OK to save the measurements. Adjusting the Print Density If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs, you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density.
If you would like to adjust the color, open the File menu, select Print, and make the Color Correction setting lighter or darker as necessary. Then, repeat steps 3 through 6 (but select either Second Time or Third Time in the Test Print Pattern section, depending on whether you’re printing your second or third pattern on the disc). Note: You can print three density patterns on one disc. Each pattern is printed in a different location. 7. Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours.
3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera or phone to the external interface port on the front of the printer. 4. Turn your camera or phone on. 5. Use your camera or phone to select the photos you want to print, adjust any necessary settings, and print your photos. See your camera or phone manual for details.
Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or dots or lines are missing, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility. You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for three seconds.
You see a screen like the following: 4. Click Print or Next. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 5. If there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, click Clean. Then skip to step 3 on page 43 to clean the nozzles. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red H ink light is off.
■ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R260 Series in the printer list, click OK, then select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer makes noise and the green P power light flashes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. You may damage it. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished. 4.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red H ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). Ink button and light When you print, you’ll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or expended. When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best.
You see a window like this one: Note: To see the part numbers for the ink cartridges currently installed in your printer, click Information. ■ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R260 Series in the printer list, click OK, then select EPSON StatusMonitor. You see a window like this one: Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. Note: To update the ink cartridge status, click Update.
Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for each color in your Epson Stylus Photo R260.
Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Don’t remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Don’t touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. Don’t remove the green IC chip from the cartridge. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the printer. If you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from dirt and dust.
Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. See page 8 for details. 2. Make sure the printer is turned on (the green P power light should be on, but not flashing). Then open the printer cover. 3. Press and release the H ink button. If your ink light is off, go to step 5.
5. Lift up the cartridge cover. 6. Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Dispose of it carefully. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and don’t drink the ink. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 7. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before you install it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable.
10. If you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps 6 through 9 before continuing with step 11. 11. Close the cartridge cover. 12. Close the printer cover and press the H ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one and a half minutes. When it’s finished, the green P power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red H ink light goes out.
Before you align the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. See page 8 for details. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Make sure none of the lights are indicating errors. See page 55 for more information. 3. Load several sheets of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Do one of the following: ■ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment.
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the USB cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder. 3. If the outer case or inside of the sheet feeder are dirty, clean them with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 4.
Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for transportation by packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Turn on the printer.
Solving Problems See “Diagnosing Printer Problems” below to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be. If you cannot solve the problem, see “Where To Get Help” on page 66. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer’s lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 56). Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
Lights Explanation Red H ink light and green P power light are on One of the cartridges is expended or not installed. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps in “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 44 to install it. If you have just installed a new cartridge, it may be incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed. Reinstall it or replace it with the correct cartridge, as described on page 44.
2. Turn off both the printer and computer. Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 4. Hold down the ) paper button, then press the P power button. Continue holding down the ) paper and P power buttons until the green P power light starts to flash, then release them. 5. A nozzle check pattern prints. (If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the print head as described on page 41.
Setup and Software Installation Problems Tip: It’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website periodically for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R260 printing software. Click the Driver Update button on the Maintenance tab in your Windows printer software or visit Epson’s support website at http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation.
■ If you’re printing on a network, see your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 69. ■ Run a printer check as described on page 56. If the check page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly.
Printing is too slow. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 69. If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed. You may also need to: ■ Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open programs that you’re not using. ■ Increase your system’s memory (RAM). For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Set the Quality Option to Draft (Windows) or the Quality/Speed slider to Speed (Macintosh).
Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure you load paper with the printable side face-up. The printable side is usually the brighter or whiter side of the paper. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face-down (the printable side should be face-up). If it’s damp or curled, reload a new stack of paper. ■ When printing on special paper, check the instructions in the paper package. You may need to use an included support sheet or load your paper one sheet at a time.
■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 51 for instructions. ■ You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; see your software documentation. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Clean the print head; see page 41 for instructions. ■ Clear the Grayscale setting in your printer software (for Windows). Change the ink setting in your printer software to Color (for Macintosh). ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 44.
■ If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the sheet feeder, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and carefully reload it. ■ If paper jams, press the ) paper button to clear the jam. If that doesn’t work, open the cover and remove any jammed paper, including small pieces that may have torn off. Reload the paper and press the ) paper button. If your paper loads incorrectly or jams frequently: ■ Use new, smooth, high-quality paper, loaded printable side up.
The CD/DVD won’t feed into the printer. Make sure you gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the front tray until the arrow marks on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray match each other. Make sure both sides of the CD/DVD tray slide underneath the brackets on the front tray. See page 27. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted. Turn off the Mirror Image setting in the your printer software or your application program.
You see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 69. Then try printing again. ■ If you’re using Windows, make sure your printer is selected. For Macintosh OS X, make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows. ■ If you’re using a switch box or USB hub with your printer, connect the printer directly to your computer instead. Too many copies are printing.
Macintosh 1. Quit all running applications. 2. Insert the Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 3. Open the Epson CD-ROM desktop icon. 4. Double-click the English folder, then double-click the OSX folder. Note: You may have to scroll down to see these folders. 5. Double-click the Installer icon. Note: If the Authenticate dialog box appears, enter your password or phrase and click OK. 6.
Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R260) ■ Product serial number (located on the label in back) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem Then call: ■ U.S.: (562) 276-7282, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Saturday.
Solving Problems
Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: ■ A Microsoft® Windows compatible PC with a Pentium®-equivalent processor (300 MHz or faster recommended) ■ Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ■ 256MB RAM (512MB or more recommended) ■ 300MB free hard disk space (550MB or more recommended) ■ SVGA monitor with at least a 256 color display ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for inst
Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through the slots. Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
■ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust. ■ Do not place the printer near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight. ■ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing.
■ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing. ■ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information such as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of original purchase.
fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with nonEpson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred.
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Index A Accessories, 67 Aligning print head, 51 to 52 Automatic mode, Macintosh, 16 B Banding, 60 Basic printing Macintosh, 15 to 18 Windows, 11 to 14 Blank pages, 64 Blurry images, 61 Borderless expansion adjusting, Macintosh, 26 adjusting, Windows, 24 Borderless printing, 20 to 26 C Cable, USB, 69 Camera, printing from, 39 to 40 Cancelling printing Macintosh, 18 Windows, 14 CDs adjusting print density, Macintosh, 38 to 39 adjusting print density, Windows, 34 adjusting print position, Macintosh, 37 to 38
Epson accessories, 67 help, 66 to 67 ink, 46 papers, 10, 19, 20 Print CD, Macintosh, 34 to 39 Print CD, Windows, 29 to 34 Store, 67 warranty, 74 to 75 Exif Print, 5 Expansion borderless, Macintosh, 26 Borderless, Windows, 24 F Faint images, 61 FCC Compliance, 72 to 73 Full bleed printing, 20 to 26 G Gamma setting, Macintosh, 16 Grainy prints, 61 H Head Cleaning utility, 42 to 43 Help, Epson, 66 to 67 I Incorrect characters, 65 Incorrect colors, 62 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 44 ordering, 46 replacing
P Page Setup, Macintosh, 15 Paper Epson, 10, 19, 20 feeding problems, 62 to 63 loading, 7 to 9 orientation, Macintosh, 15 orientation, Windows, 12 size, Macintosh, 15 size, Windows, 12 Paper Type setting, 19 Phone, printing from, 39 to 40 Photos displaying and storing, 21 printing, 20 to 26 PictBridge, 39 Print CD software Macintosh, 34 to 39 Windows, 29 to 34 Print dialog box Macintosh, 15 Windows, 11 Print head aligning, 51 to 52 cleaning, 41 to 43 Print Head Alignment utility, 51 to 52 Print quality prob
USB cable, 69 port for camera, 40 port for phone, 40 Utilities Head Cleaning, 42 to 43 Nozzle Check, 41 to 42 Print Head Alignment, 51 to 52 W Warranty, 74 to 75 Windows basic printing, 11 to 14 Picture and Fax Viewer, 22 system requirements, 69 uninstalling software, 65 80 Index
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