Quick Guide Printing Solving Problems Notices CPD-17763 4049260-00 XXX
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Contents Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Printing 4 × 6 Borderless Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Selecting the Correct Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Printing Before you print, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Loading Paper 1. Open the output tray and its extension. Tab 2. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder, behind the tab. 3. Press the locking tab and slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable side face-up.
Basic Printing Whenever you print, be sure to: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine Epson® papers and inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper. That’s why printer settings are important. They tell your printer what kind of paper you’re using and what type of print you want. Make sure you check your printer settings every time you print. 1.
5. Select the following in the printer settings window: Select the Quality Option for the document you’re printing Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 6.
During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see how much ink you have left. Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on your printer. Printing 4 × 6 Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page.
5. From the File menu, click Print. You see a Print window like this one: Select your printer here Click here to open your printer software 6. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) 7. Select the following in the printer settings window: Photo or Best Photo Borderless Photo paper type 4 x 6 in is automatically selected Orientation 8.
9. Select one of the following paper types: ■ DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper ■ Glossy Photo Paper 10. Click the Borderless checkbox. Read the message and click OK. Your paper Size is set to 4 × 6 in automatically. 11. Select Portrait or Landscape to match the orientation of your photo. 12. Click OK. 13. At the Print window, click OK or Print to start printing. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings.
Solving Problems See “Checking the Printer’s Lights” below to help determine what the cause of your problem may be. Then see “Problems and Solutions” on page 12. Checking the Printer’s Lights If the printer’s lights come on or flash, there may be a problem with your printer. Check the table below to diagnose the problem. Lights Explanation Green power light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Red is on Your paper ran out.
Lights Explanation Red paper light and red ink light flash Paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Turn the printer back on. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or Epson as described on your Start Here sheet. Green power light is off and red paper light and red ink light are flashing The printer may have an internal error. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again.
Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face-up. It’s usually shinier or whiter than the other side. ■ If you’re using double-sided paper and printing heavily saturated or dark images, you may notice that smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when you print the second side. If one side of the paper will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first to prevent marks or smudging.
Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. ■ If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Press the paper button to eject the paper, then select the correct paper size. ■ If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. Your paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the sheet feeder, reload it against the right edge, then slide the left edge against the paper (but not too tightly).
The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper Size setting matches the paper you loaded. ■ Make sure the paper is positioned all the way to the right of the sheet feeder. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. ■ See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for your paper size. The margins must be within the printable area of the page. Image size or position is incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper Size setting matches the paper you loaded.
Cleaning the Print Head Follow the instructions below to clean the print head: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red is off. ink light 2. Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Head Cleaning. Note: If you don’t see the printer icon, see page 15 for instructions on making it appear. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 40 seconds.
Notices System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: ■ A Microsoft® Windows compatible PC with a Pentium® 233 MHz or faster recommended ■ Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP ■ At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) ■ 100MB free hard disk space (200MB or more recommended) ■ VGA or better display adapter and monitor ■ A Windows-compliant USB port ■ A shielded USB “AB” cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.
Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read these safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
■ 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 case 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. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
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