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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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 COLOR 3000 and consumable products, from setting up to troubleshooting. Online Help Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the Windows-based printer software that controls your printer. See Chapter 3 for information on accessing online help.
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Proof Sign-off: Nomoto Grady _______ _______ Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Front DR, pass 0 R title page 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 Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Front DR, pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh . . . . Using the built-in serial interface . . . . . . . . Using an optional EPSON interface card . . . Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh Installing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . Assigning a name to the printer . . . . . . . . Selecting your printer with the Chooser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Using the Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . Using predefined settings . . . . . . . . . Customizing your print settings . . . . . . Saving your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing your settings . . . . . . . . . . . Modifying visual effects . . . . . . . . . . Controlling the printing quality . . . . . . Making the Color and Halftoning settings Changing the Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . Defining a Custom Paper Size . . . . . . . . .
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Front DR, pass 0 Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the adjust lever . . . . . . . . . . Choosing Special Paper and Other Media Loading Special Paper and Other Media Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards . . . . . . . . Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPSON banner paper . . . . . . . . . . . . EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Front DR, pass 0 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems . . . . Printing quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interface . . . . .
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Front DR, pass 0 Appendix C EPSON Plot! Introduction . . . . . . . . Installing EPSON Plot! . . Opening EPSON Plot! . . Uninstalling EPSON Plot! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 Appendix D Specifications Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ink cartridges . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Nomoto Grady _______ _______ Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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. ❑ 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 Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Introduction DR, pass 0 ❑ 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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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Introduction DR, pass 0 ❑ 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 result in reduced print quality. ❑ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Introduction DR, pass 0 For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Introduction DR, pass 0 If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
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Proof Sign-off: Nomoto Grady _______ _______ R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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 . . . . . . . . . 1-6 1-6 1-6 Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . .
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Control Panel 1 PANEL-E Buttons Buttons Operate P LF/FF Load/Eject Pause/Reset Function Turns the printer on and off. Feeds paper line by line. Loads a single sheet or advances continuous or banner paper to the next top-of-form position if held down. When paper is not loaded: Loads a sheet of paper or a single sheet of continuous paper. When paper is loaded: Ejects a sheet of paper.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Buttons Micro Adjust D Micro Adjust U B Cleaning A Cleaning Media Type Function Adjusts the loading position or tear-off position for continuous paper. Press the Micro Adjust D button to feed paper forward or press Micro Adjust U to feed paper backward. Micro Adjust settings are saved in the printer’s memory. See Chapter 5 for details on adjusting the loading position or tear-off position.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Lights H Ink Out (Yellow) H Ink Out (Magenta) Ink Out (Cyan) Ink Out (Black) H B Printer status F N F N F N F N Pause N F Media Type-Plain Paper Media Type-360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Media Type-Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Media Type-Photo Quality Glossy Film Media Type-Ink Jet Transparencies Other/ Media Selection off Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 N N N N N N Ink low. The yellow ink cartridge is nearly empty. Prepare and replace the yellow ink cartridge.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 System Requirements When using your printer with a PC To use your printer, you need Microsoft Windows 3.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Interface cables 1 To use your printer with a Macintosh, you need a standard Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (8-pin mini-circular connector) or equivalent. Environment Minimum system Recommended system System 7.1 System 7.5 or later 3MB of available memory 8MB or more of available memory Note: ❑ The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Options and Consumable Products Options The following options are available for use with your printer. Interface cards A number of optional interfaces are available to supplement the printer’s built-in parallel interface. See Appendix B for details. If you are not sure whether you need an optional interface or if you want to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Serial Interface Cable C83605✽/C83606✽ from D-SUB 9-pin (computer) to D-SUB 25-pin (printer) Banner Paper Cutter Use of the EPSON Banner Paper Cutter is recommended for precisely and cleanly cutting off your printed continuous paper.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) S041067 S041048 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A3) S041068 S041045 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (B) S041070 S041044 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Super A3/B) S041069 S041043 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A2) S041079 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.
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Proof Sign-off: Nomoto Grady Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c _______ _______ A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the edge guides (banner paper holders) Installing the banner paper cover . . . . . . . . . . Installing the paper tray and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 . 2-3 . 2-4 . 2-6 .
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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 tray cover printer new-2 edge guides (banner paper holders) paper tray power cord banner paper cover ink cartridge In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines listed below when selecting a location for your printer. ❑ Place the printer on a flat, horizontal, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ❑ Place the printer so that it can be connected easily to the computer or the network interface cable.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Note the following precautions when using a printer stand: ❑ Use a stand that can support at least 30.0 kg (66.0 lb) for this printer. ❑ Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level. ❑ Position your cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding; where possible, secure them to a leg of the printer stand.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 2. Place the top edge of the right edge guide over the manual feed guide; then snap the bottom edge of the guide into place. Repeat this step for the left guide. 2 A809-2 3. Position the manual feed guide so that the tabs on the back of the printer line up with the clips on the inside of the guide; then press on the back of the guide with both hands until it clicks into place.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing the banner paper cover To install the banner paper cover, slide the clips on the bottom of the banner paper cover over the tabs on the bottom of the manual feed guide. Then, push the cover up until the holes fit over the tabs on the back of the printer to close the cover. a806-4 Installing the paper tray and cover You need to install the paper tray and the paper tray cover before you begin using the printer.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Plugging In the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. It is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors beside the button, as shown. P 2 Ou k In e at er Op t r e ap Ou P LF /F F a-301-e e us Pa c Se 5 t se Re 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet you will be plugging it into.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing Ink Cartridges for the First Time w Warning: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. To install the ink cartridges for the first time, see the following. To replace an empty ink cartridge, see Chapter 7, “Maintenance and Transportation.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 2. Push the top of the ink compartment door, as shown below. You see four slots for the ink cartridges. 2 2 1 A-302 3. Remove the ink cartridges from their packages. 4. Follow the instructions printed on the cartridges, and insert the cartridges, foil plug first, into the proper ink cartridge slot. Push each cartridge all the way into its slot until it meets resistance.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 5. After you have installed all of the ink cartridges, the Pause light stops flashing. Close the ink compartment door. The first time you install the ink cartridges, the printer automatically charges the ink delivery system. This operation takes about 8 minutes to complete. c Caution: During the ink charging process, the Pause light continues to flash. Never turn off the printer while the Pause light is flashing.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your PC Connecting the printer to your computer using the built-in parallel interface requires a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. Follow the steps below to make the connection: 2 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing the Printer Software in Your PC After connecting the printer to your computer, install the Windows-based printer software. It is included in the printer software CD-ROM(s) or floppy disks shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: 2-12 ❑ Printer Driver The printer driver gives you complete control over your printer. With it, you can fine-tune settings such as print quality and speed, media type, and paper size.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, before you begin installation, make backup copies of the EPSON printer software disks. 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 page 2-16 for Windows 95, or page 2-19 for Windows 3.1. 2 The following section explains how to install the printer software for Windows 95.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Note: If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software included on your CD-ROM, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box. 310212 4. Make sure Epson Stylus COLOR 3000 is selected, and click OK to start the printer software installation.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Installing in Windows 95 (using plug-and-play) Follow these steps to install the printer software using Windows 95 plug-and-play capabilities. 2 Note: To install the printer software using Windows* 95 plug-and-play capabilities, your computer’s parallel port must be an IEEE 1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel port. See your computer documentation for more information. 1.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 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. Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Depending on the country, the CD-ROM may contain multiple-language versions of the printer software.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Using your printer on a network with Windows 95 To use your printer on a network, you need to set up your printer as a network printer. Follow these steps: 2 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Right-click the icon of your printer, and click Properties. Be sure to right-click. 4. Click the Details tab.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 5. Click the Add Port button, then specify the network path to the printer. Click OK. Note: If you want to print from DOS applications as well as from Windows applications, click the Capture Printer Port button instead of the Add Port button. Click anywhere in the Device box and select the printer port your printer is connected to, then specify the network path to the printer. Make sure Reconnect at logon is selected, then click OK. 6.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 3. In the File menu, select Run. You see the Run dialog box. In the Command Line box, type D:\SETUP. If the CD-ROM drive you are using is not drive D, substitute the correct letter. If you are installing from floppy disks, type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP). 2 3101l2 Note: If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software included on your CD-ROM, type EPSETUP instead of SETUP.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 6. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation program. The installation program automatically selects this printer as the default printer for Windows applications. The printer software that controls your printer is now installed. For information on accessing and using the software, see Chapter 3, “Printing With Windows.” For DOS users Most DOS software programs include drivers for EPSON ESC/P 2 printers.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 When printing with black and color inks, choose one of the following: EPSON Stylus 1500 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 EPSON Stylus PRO (XL/XL+) EPSON Stylus COLOR (500/II) LQ-2550 LQ-1060 DLQ-3000 2 Note: The printers listed above do not provide all EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 features, such as 720-dpi printing and MicroWeave.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh The method you use to connect the printer to your Macintosh depends on whether you want to connect directly to the printer using the printer’s built-in serial interface, or you want to connect the printer to a network using an optional interface card (see the next page).
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem port or printer port on the Macintosh. (Some Macintosh Power Book models have only one serial port.) The ports are marked with the following icons. 2 em-17.18 modem port printer port Note: If your Macintosh has a built-in modem, connect the interface cable to the printer port. 4. Turn on the printer by pressing the P Operate button. 5. Turn on your Macintosh.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 For information on installing these interface cards in the printer, see Appendix B, “Using Optional Interfaces.” Note: The asterisk in the product number is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country. Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh Always use the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Macintosh-based printer software when printing with your printer.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 2. After the initial screen appears, click Continue to advance to the following dialog box, where you can choose to install all or some of the software components included on your printer software CD. For information on the included software, see the next page. 2 install 3.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 4. When installation finishes, click Restart to complete the installation and restart your computer and activate the new software. If you use the optional LocalTalk Interface Card (C82312✽) or Ethernet Interface Card (C82331✽), you need to assign a name to your printer using the EPSON Namer utility as described on page 2-24. If you use a serial interface, skip to “Selecting your printer with the Chooser” on page 2-25.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 ❑ R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 ColorSync 2.0 and Profiles Matches the colors in your printout with the colors displayed on your monitor automatically. 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.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Power Macintosh Extension Module Increases print speed especially when printing CAD documents or line art. For more information, see your Macintosh user’s guide. EPSON Namer Assigns a unique name to the printer so that you can use it on an AppleTalk network. Assigning a name to the printer Use the following procedure to assign a name: 1. Double-click the EPSON Namer icon.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Selecting your printer with the Chooser After you install the printer software, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. You have to choose the printer only the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 2. Select the Chooser desk accessory from the Apple menu. This brings up the Chooser dialog box. Then click the EPSON Stylus(EX) icon and the port you are using with your printer. picture4 Note: If you don’t see the EPSON Stylus(EX) icon, use the arrows on the right to scroll through the available icons. 3.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 4. Click the Background Printing radio button 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 Monitor2 utility to manage print jobs. For more information, see “Using the EPSON Monitor2 Utility” on page 4-33. 2 5. Close the Chooser.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 Using the AppleTalk connection Follow the steps below to use an AppleTalk network connection to send print data to the printer. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Select the Chooser from the Apple menu. Click the EPSON Stylus(AT) icon. Select the AppleTalk zone you want to use. A list of all the printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 0 3. Click the name you assigned to your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000. The following dialog box appears and prompts you to confirm the selected printer model name. 2 !2-30 4. Click OK if the printer model name is correct. If your printer name does not appear, make sure the printer is turned on and correctly connected, then click RETRY. 5. Click the Background Printing radio button to turn background printing on or off.
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Proof Sign-off Nomoto Grady Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c _______ _______ A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Chapter 3 Printing With Windows Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Getting Started Printing 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Advanced Settings . . . . Using predefined settings . . . . Customizing your print settings Saving your settings . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 3-9 3-11 3-12 Making the Media Type Setting . . . . . . . .
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 This chapter describes the steps you should take every time you print: load paper, check your print settings, then send your print job. Loading Paper The following procedure describes how to load plain paper into the printer. You can also print on ink jet paper, transparencies, photo-quality glossy film or paper, envelopes, index cards, continuous paper, banner paper, EPSON Ink Jet Back Light film, and adhesive sheets.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 2. Lift up the printer hood and remove the paper tray cover. 3 a-401 3. Slide the left edge guide inside the paper tray all the way to the left. Then flip up the rear edge guide and slide it toward you as far as it will go. 4. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Windows 5. Load the stack of paper, printable side down, so that its right edge is firmly against the right side of the paper tray.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Note: ❑ There are two right edge guide positions; use the far right position for paper larger than 420 mm wide (A2 size). ❑ Most paper packaging indicates the printable side of the paper with an arrow. ❑ The paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets of 17-lb. or 64g/m2 plain paper. Do not load paper above the arrow mark on the inside surface of the right edge guide. 6. Replace the paper tray cover.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 1. For Windows 95 users only, repeatedly push the Media Type button on the printer’s control panel to cycle through the list of available media types until you select the media loaded in the printer. If you do not see your media in the list, select Other/Media Selection Off. Note: ❑ The printer’s Media Type setting does not work with Windows 3.1, because Windows 3.1 does not support this function.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 4. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. The printer software window appears. slideco 5. Click the Main tab if necessary, and make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. Note: ❑ When Automatic is selected, the printer software makes all of the detailed settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 6. 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. See “Making the Media Type Setting” on page 3-13 for more information. 7. Select Color as the Ink setting if your document includes color. Select Black if you are printing black text only, a draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 10. 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. 11. Make the Orientation setting.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 The printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Photo Good for printing scanned photos Text/Graph Good for printing presentation documents such as graphs and charts Video/Digital Camera Good for printing images captured using a video or digital camera Economy Good for printing drafts of text ICM (Windows 95 only) ICM means Image Color Matching.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Customizing your print settings Many users will never need to manually make their own print settings. 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 on the Main menu and then click the More Settings button.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Saving your settings To save your custom settings as a group, click Save Settings on the Main menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears: cust01 Type a unique name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click the Save button. Your settings will appear in the Advanced settings list under the Advanced button on the Main menu. Note: ❑ You cannot use a predefined settings name for your custom settings.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Making the Media Type Setting There are actually two Media Type settings; the setting in your printer driver and the setting on your printer’s control panel. You need to make the Media Type setting in your driver every time, even if you select Automatic as the Mode setting. You do not have to make the Media Type setting on your printer’s control panel, but it is recommended.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Using EPSON Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and do some printer maintenance from your screen. 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 Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 EPSON Status Monitor Note: The Status Monitor is only available for Windows 95. The Status Monitor utility helps you keep track of the printer, and it alerts you if it detects a printer error. You can use this utility to check the paper path, paper size, paper type, and you can check how much ink is remaining. When you install the printer software for Windows 95, the Status Monitor is automatically copied to your hard disk.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Head Cleaning The Head Cleaning utility cleans the color and black print heads. If print quality declines, use this utility to ensure the print head nozzles are delivering ink properly. Before and after print head cleaning, use the Nozzle Check utility to check whether the print heads need to be cleaned (again). You can access the Nozzle Check utility directly from the Head Cleaning utility.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Checking Printer Status When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Despooler and Status Monitor appear in the lower right portion of your screen. The Despooler shows the progress of the current print job and allows you to control the progress of the print job, as described below. For more details about the Despooler, see page 3-22. The status Monitor (Windows 95 only) provides printer status information.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Understanding the Status Monitor The Status Monitor provides information about printer status as described below. Media Check The Media Check function is selected by default, and it automatically compares the media loaded in the printer with the media selected in the printer driver. A check in the Perform Media Check before printing box means this function is selected.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Also, you can control printing from the Despooler using the stop, pause, and reprint buttons as explained below. Stop Cancels printing Pause Pauses printing until you press it again Reprint Restarts printing from the current page, reprints the whole document, or holds the document for printing later Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager The EPSON Spool Manager is similar to Windows Print Manager.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 This chapter describes the steps you should take every time you print: load paper, check your print settings, then send your print job. Loading Paper The following procedure describes how to load plain paper into the printer. You can also print on ink jet paper, transparencies, photo-quality glossy film or paper, envelopes, index cards, continuous paper, banner paper, EPSON Ink Jet Back Light film, and adhesive sheets.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 2. Lift up the printer hood and remove the paper tray cover. a-401 4 3. Slide the left edge guide inside the paper tray all the way to the left. Then flip up the rear edge guide and slide it toward you as far as it will go. 4. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. 5. Load the stack of paper, printable side down, so that its right edge is firmly against the right side of the paper tray.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Note: ❑ There are two right edge guide positions; use the far right position for paper larger than 420 mm wide (A2 size). ❑ Most paper packaging indicates the printable side of the paper with an arrow. ❑ The paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets of 17-lb. or 64g/m2 plain paper. Do not load paper above the arrow mark on the inside surface of the right edge guide. 6. Replace the paper tray cover.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 1. Repeatedly, push the Media Type button on the printer’s control panel to cycle throught the list of available media types until you select the media loaded in the printer. If you do not see your media in the list, select Other/Media Selection Off. Note: The media selection you make here can be overridden by the Media Type setting you make in your printer driver or application.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 6. Check the Orientation option for Landscape orientation. Portrait or Note: Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down when loading from the manual feed slot. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side up when loading from the sheet feeder. 7. After making your settings, click the OK button to close the Page Setup dialog box. Note: You cannot print from the Page Setup dialog box.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 9. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. Note: ❑ When Automatic is selected, the printer software determines the best settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. ❑ ❑ If you choose Plain Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Photo Quality Glossy Paper, or Photo Quality Glossy Film as the Media Type setting while Automatic is selected, a slide bar appears in the Mode box that lets you choose Quality or Speed.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Media Type There are actually two Media Type settings; the setting in your printer driver and the setting on your printer’s control panel. You need to make the Media Type setting in your driver every time, even if you set the Mode to Automatic. You do not have to make the Media Type setting on your printer’s control panel, but it is recommended.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Print Quality, Halftoning, and Color are set automatically. Changes are shown in the Current Settings display on the right side of the Print dialog box. Before printing, be sure to verify the Media Type and Ink settings, as they may be affected by the predefined settings you select. See the previous section for more information on the Media Type and Ink settings.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 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. 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.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 2. Click the More Settings button. The More Settings dialog box appears. The settings in the More Settings dialog box are explained in detail later in this chapter. 4 Note: The Print Quality, Media Type, and Ink settings affect the availability of other options, so always make your settings in this order: Print Quality, Media Type, Ink, then other settings. Macintosh 3. Make your settings, and then click OK.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 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. !6-9 2. Type a unique name (up to 16 characters) for your custom settings in the Name box. 3. Click Save. You can save up to 10 groups of settings. You can select your saved group of settings from the Advanced settings list in the Print dialog box.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Choosing your settings To choose your saved settings, click Advanced in the Print dialog box, then click in the Advanced settings list (beside the More Settings button) and select your saved setting. If you change the Media Type or Ink option when one of your saved settings is selected in the Advanced settings list, the selection shown in the list returns to Custom Settings.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Color Adjustment The Color Adjustment settings provide you with a level of control over printed colors that you can not find in many applications. Mode There are four color adjustment modes as follows: Automatic Analyzes the print data and optimizes color correction for the type of data sent to the printer. Photo-realistic Provides output that closely matches the original data. Use this setting for color photographs.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Slide bars For the settings below, click and drag the slide bar to the right or left with your mouse or type a value in the box next to the slide bar to adjust a setting. The range varies from -25% to +25%. Brightness Changes the overall lightness or darkness of an image. 4 Contrast Magnifies or minimizes the difference between the bright or dark parts of an image. Saturation Modifies the vividness of color.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 ColorSyncTM Select ColorSync when matching printed colors with the colors on your screen is important. It automatically adjusts the color range to print colors the way they appear on your screen. There are two settings, Profile and Rendering Intent. See below for details. To use this feature, make sure you set the system profile for your monitor.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Saturation The best option for reproducing vivid images. Use this setting for presentation graphics, such as charts and graphics. Colorimetric The best option when precise matching of colors is most important, for example when printing a company logo. Colorimetric attempts to reproduce colors the way the eye distinguishes them.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Fine - 720 dpi Select this setting when you want high-quality output at 720 dpi. With this setting, we recommend the use of EPSON Photo Quality media. See page 1-9 for a complete list of EPSON special media. 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 1-9 for a complete list of EPSON special media.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Note: ❑ You can select MicroWeave when printing with black ink, but the printing time is significantly longer. ❑ MicroWeave is switched off automatically when Economy is selected as the predefined setting in the Print dialog box or as the Print Quality setting in the More Settings dialog box. High Speed This setting activates bidirectional printing, which reduces the time it takes to print an image.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Making the Color and Halftoning settings The following settings control color quality and the halftone pattern. Ink Select Color if your printout includes color. Select Black if you are printing black text only, a draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray. Halftoning This setting lets you select one of four options: No Halftoning, Error Diffusion, Coarse Dithering, or Fine Dithering.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Changing the Paper Size To change a paper size, choose Page Setup from the File menu of your application. The following dialog box appears: !5-5n 4 Paper size You can select any of the following predefined paper sizes. If you do not see your paper size in this list, see page 4-26 for details on defining a custom paper size. Note: The Paper Size and Media type settings automatically affect the paper source.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Paper Source Your printer has a built-in sheet feeder, tractor feeder, and manual feed slot. Select the appropriate paper source, or select the paper size and media type you have loaded and the driver will automatically select the correct paper source for you. If you plan to print on EPSON banner paper that is longer than 594 mm (length of A2 paper), choose Manual Feed Slot (Banner).
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 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: 4 !6-19 2. To define a new paper size, click New. The dialog box updates to allow you to enter a name for the new size. 3. Type a name for the paper size in the New Paper Size box. 4.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 6. Click OK. You return to the Page Setup dialog box. You can define up to eight 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 the paper size name from the list in the Custom Paper dialog box, and click Delete.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 EPSON StatusMonitor The StatusMonitor utility helps you keep track of the printer, and it alerts you if it detects a printer error. You can use this utility to check the paper path, paper size, paper type, and you can also check how much ink is remaining before printing. To use the StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Active Path The paper source is determined by the printer’s paper-release lever position. If it is set to the single sheet position and paper is loaded in the manual feed slot, the StatusMonitor automatically selects and displays information according to the media loaded in the manual feed slot.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 The StatusMonitor provides an error notification if a printer error occurs, and you can choose how that error notification will be given using the Configuration setting dialog box. Click the Configuration button while the StatusMonitor dialog box is open. The following dialog box appears: 4 Choose the error notification method, warning method, and what kind of error(s) you want the StatusMonitor to check for; then click OK.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Head Cleaning Cleans the color and black print heads. If print quality declines, use this utility to ensure the print head nozzles are delivering ink properly. Before and after print head cleaning, use the Nozzle Check utility to check whether the print heads need to be cleaned (again). You can access the Nozzle Check utility directly from the Head Cleaning utility. If print quality does not improve, repeat the print head cleaning.
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R Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Using the EPSON Monitor2 Utility After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor2 utility to check on what print jobs are queued for printing. You can cancel any print job in the queue. This utility also shows the status of the job currently being printed. Before using EPSON Monitor2, you must first turn on Background Printing in the Chooser.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Printing on Single Sheets You can load single sheets up to 432 mm (17 inches) wide using the paper tray. Before you load special paper, see “Printing on Special Paper” on page 5-18. Tips on using the paper tray Follow the tips below to get the best performance when printing from the paper tray. 5-2 ❑ Load paper into the paper tray before sending data to the printer.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Loading Oversized Paper in the Paper Tray To load paper more than 420 mm wide or 297 mm long, you need to pull out the paper tray extension and/or move the edge guide to the right side as described below. Note: ❑ You can load paper up to 432 mm (17 inches) wide; however, the maximum printable width is 416 mm (16 inches). ❑ When printing on banner paper, alwasy load it in the manual feed slot.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 3. While holding the paper tray in place, gently pull out the paper tray extension until it is extended as shown below. The paper tray extension acts as the rear edge guide. A-403 If you plan to print on large paper such as A2 or US C, pull out the paper tray extension until it is fully extended. 4. Slide the edge guides on the sheet feeder to the right match the paper’s width. A-404 5.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 7. Slide in the paper tray extension to match the length of the paper stack. Next, replace the paper tray cover and push in the cover extension unit. Also close the printer hood. A-405-2 5 If you plan to print on paper such as A2 or US C slide the paper tray extension to match the length of the paper stack. Next, replace the paper tray cover and fold out the cover extension.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Note: ❑ Do not load more than 30 sheets of oversized paper into the sheet feeder. Also do not load paper above the red line on the right edge guide, which is located on the inside surface of the edge guide. Otherwise, a paper jam may occur. ❑ The maximum width of paper you can load is 432 mm. Load Super A3/B, A2, and US C size paper short edge first.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 c R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Caution: Do not insert a sheet of paper before you turn on the printer. 2. Position the right edge guide even with the arrow mark on top of the manual feed guide, and then slide the left edge guide to match the paper’s width. Note: Before loading paper more than 364 mm wide, such as A2 or US C, move the right edge guide to the right as far as it will go.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 3. While holding both edges of the paper, align the right edge of the paper with the right edge guide and load it printable side up in the manual feed slot until it meets resistance. A-504-2 4. The printer feeds the sheet automatically. Note: If the sheet does not feed correctly, pull out the paper. Then try loading it again. 5. Send data from the computer to start printing. When the printer finishes printing, it ejects the sheet.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Adjusting the loading position The loading position is the position of the paper after the printer loads it. If printing is too high or low on the page, change the loading position with the micro-adjust feature. c Caution: Do not use the knob on the left side of the printer to adjust the loading position. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Printing on Continuous Paper The built-in tractor feeder lets you print on continuous paper from 102 mm (4 inches) to 406 mm (16 inches) wide. You can use the built-in tractor feeder without removing paper from the sheet feeder. c Caution: Use the knob on the left side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or change the top-of-form position.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 2. Move the paper-release lever to the continuous-paper position. Note: If a single sheet is in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject it before moving the paper-release lever. A-701aa 5 3. Lift up the banner paper cover and hold the manual feed guide with both hands and gently lift it up and off the printer.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 4. Release the sprocket units on the tractor by raising the sprocket-lock levers. A-803 5. Move the sprocket units to match the paper’s width, then position the center support midway between the two sprocket units. 6. Open both sprocket covers. 7. Make sure the printable side of the paper is up. Then fit the first four holes of the paper over the sprocket pins and close the sprocket covers.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 8. Make sure the left sprocket unit is as far to the right as it will go. This places the left perforation at the left edge of the printable area. Then lower the sprocket-lock lever to lock the left sprocket unit. A-805 5 9. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then lower the sprocket-lock lever into place. 10. Reattach the manual feed guide and banner paper cover to the printer.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 11. Open the printer hood and push in the paper tray all the way (you may have to remove paper to do this). This prevents continuous paper from jamming. 12. When you print your document, the printer advances the continuous paper to the loading position and starts printing. Removing continuous paper 1. After you finish printing, press the Load/Eject button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off position.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Tips on using continuous paper Follow the tips below when printing on continuous paper. ❑ If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, load paper in the tractor feeder and press the Pause button to continue printing. ❑ You can use the micro-adjust feature to adjust the loading position or tear-off position. See “Adjusting the loading position” or “Adjusting the tear-off position” below.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 c Caution: ❑ Do not use the knob on the left side of the printer to adjust the tear-off position. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. ❑ Never use the tear-off feature with labels. When fed backward, labels may come off the backing and jam the printer. When you use labels, always turn off the auto tear-off setting using the default-setting mode.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets When using the tractor feeder, you can easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper. Switching to single sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below. 1. If any printed sheets remain in the printer, tear off the printed pages.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Switching to continuous paper To switch from single sheets to continuous paper, follow the steps below. 1. If a single sheet is in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject it. 2. Open the printer hood and push in the paper tray all the way (you may have to remove paper to do this). This prevents continuous paper from jamming. 3. Move the paper-release lever to the continuous-paper position.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Setting the adjust lever Be sure to check the adjust lever position if you print on thick paper such as envelopes or index cards, or if ink smears on your documents. If ink smears on your documents, set the adjust lever to the + position regardless of the paper type. To change the adjust lever position, open the printer cover and change the setting as shown below.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Choosing Special Paper and Other Media You can use most plain bond paper with your printer and achieve good results. However, 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, but print quality can vary depending on the paper quality and manufacturer.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 The product names of some EPSON media currently on the market may vary depending on when it was distributed. In the following table, the media names referred to in this manual are shown in the “Current name” column, and the former names for the same media are shown in the “Former name” column. The quality and use of this media is the same regardless of the name on the media packaging.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Transparencies Former name Current name Transparency Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) (Letter) S041067 S041064 Glossy Film Former name Current name High Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) (Letter) (A6) (A3) (B) (Super A3/B) S041071 S041072 S041107 S041073 S041075 S041074 Note: ❑ The availability of special media varies by country.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 ❑ Before you load Super A3/B or A2 size paper, see “Loading oversized paper into the sheet feeder” in this chapter. Note the following important precautions when handling such paper. ❑ Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark, which is located on the inside surface of the edge guide. Basic loading capacity for special media is explained below.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film For best results, you should load glossy film one sheet at a time. Before loading glossy film into the sheet feeder, always put a support sheet* under the glossy film. If you wish to load multiple sheets of glossy film, load only up to 30 sheets. EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies You can load up to 30 transparencies.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards For best results when printing on index cards, you should use EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards. When printing on index cards, please note the following: ❑ Make sure that the adjust lever is set to the + position before you load index cards. The adjust lever is located inside the printer. See “Setting the adjust lever” on page 5-19. ❑ You can insert up to 30 index cards into the sheet feeder.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 ❑ Make sure the printable side of the paper is loaded correctly. For the sheet feeder, load cards with the printable surface down; for the manual feed slot, load cards with the printable surface up. c Caution: Do not touch the printable surface of the paper. Hold the cards by their edges. The moisture or oils on your fingers can decrease the print quality.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 ❑ Before printing on envelopes from a DOS application program using the sheet feeder, the printer must be in the envelope printing mode. To enter this mode, load a single envelope in the sheet feeder and then eject it by pressing the Load/Eject button. The printer will now feed envelopes correctly. ❑ You can load up to 10 envelopes in the sheet feeder. Load envelopes with the flap edge first and the printable surface face down.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 ❑ When you load envelopes into the manual feed slot, position the right edge guide so that its right edge is even with the arrow mark on top of the manual feed guide. Load envelopes flap side down with the flap edge first. See “Loading paper manually” on page 5-6. A-506-2 5-28 ❑ Do not print on the back side of envelopes. ❑ Do not use envelopes that are curled, folded, or partially sealed.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 Labels When printing on labels, please note the following: ❑ Do not use labels that are curled or folded. Also avoid using labels that are peeling off the backing. ❑ Return unused labels to their original packages. Unfavorable storage conditions such as high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight can damage them. ❑ If your labels jam or don’t feed properly, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 ❑ Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they may curl around the platen and jam when you resume printing. Removing continuous labels from the printer 1. Tear off the fresh supply of labels at the rear of the printer. A-807 2. Press the LF/FF button to advance the remaining labels out of the printer.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 EPSON banner paper Loading banner paper If you print on EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Banner Paper, EPSON Photo Quality Banner Paper, or EPSON Ink Jet Canvas Cloth, EPSON recommends you to use the optional Banner Paper Cutter, especially for EPSON Ink Jet Canvas Cloth. See your dealer for information about the Banner Paper Cutter. 1. Hold down the Media Type D button and turn on the printer to enter the default-setting mode.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 4. Open the banner paper cover. A101-3 5. Move the right and left banner paper holders all the way out to the sides and attach the banner paper roll to the roll paper holder. Then slide the left banner paper holder to match the paper roll’s width. Note: ❑ For best results, use banner paper distributed by EPSON.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 6. While holding both ends of the roll, align the edges of the paper with the paper holders and load the paper in the manual feed slot until it meets resistance. The printer automatically feeds the paper to the loading position. Note: If the paper feeds unevenly, pull it out. Then load it again. 7. Close the banner paper cover.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 5 DR, pass 0 3. Take out the front edge of the banner paper from the manual feed slot and position the front edge so that the paper remains completely out of the feed slot. Note: If you do not use the remaining banner paper for a while, return the banner paper roll to its original package. Unfavorable storage conditions such as high temperature, direct sunlight, or humidity can damage the paper.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Using the Control Panel The lights and buttons on the control panel help you easily control most common printer operations. Note: Software usually overrides control panel selections. Use your software to select print functions whenever possible.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Using Special Power-On Functions The following functions are available if you hold down the corresponding button while turning on the printer: LQ self test (LF/FF) Checks the paper length and performs self-test printing at 360 dpi (dots per inch). See Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting.” Draft self test (Load/Eject) Checks the paper length and performs self-test printing at 180 dpi. See Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Using the Default-Setting Mode You can change several printer settings that control a variety of functions such as print direction and loading position. Because these settings take effect each time you turn on the printer, they are called default settings. The factory default settings are designed to meet the needs of most users, so you probably do not need to change them.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Setting Options Skip over perforation Off, On Auto tear off Off, On Banner mode Off, On Parallel I/F transfer rate Fast, Normal R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 * IBM mode only For details, see “About the default settings” below. To change a setting, see “Changing the default settings” on page 6-10. Note: Most software controls the character table and auto line feed. If your software controls these features, you may never need to set them with the control panel.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 The bidirectional setting causes the print heads to print in both directions. This provides the fastest printing. If vertical or horizontal lines are not aligned, align the print heads as shown on page 8-41. If you can’t use the calibration utility, you will need to align the print heads using the print head alignment mode. The unidirectional setting causes the print heads to print in one direction only.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 If you don’t know what type of interface your computer requires, check your computer manual. Auto interface wait time If you select Auto as the I/F (interface) mode option, you can set the interface timeout to 10 seconds or 30 seconds. The printer does not accept data from another interface unless no data is received from the current interface for the period set as the Auto interface wait time.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by different languages. The printer prints text based on the selected character table. For a list of the available character tables, see page D-21. International character set for Italic table International character sets contain the italic characters and symbols used by different languages. The printer prints italic text based on the selected italic table.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Page length for continuous paper This option is available only when you use continuous paper with the tractor. You can set the paper length to 11, 12, 8.5, or 70/6 (the length of A4 paper) inches. Skip over perforation If you turn on this feature, the printer skips over the perforations of continuous paper, providing a 1-inch margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Parallel I/F transfer rate This setting specifies the I/F (interface) transfer rate for the parallel interface. For most printing, leave this setting set to Fast. If you encounter problems, set it to Normal. Changing the default settings To change the printer’s default settings, use the control panel buttons; the control panel lights show your selections. 1.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Language English French German Italian Spanish Portuguese N = On, O = Off, F = Flashing Ink Out O N F O N F B R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Ink Out Magenta O O O N N N After you press the Pause button, the printer prints the current default settings and the next instructions in the language you selected. The printed instructions include submenu tables that list all of the settings you can change and show you how the control panel lights appear for each selection.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Selecting fonts Your printer has eight built-in character fonts including two EPSON fonts: EPSON Roman T and EPSON Sans Serif H. (Roman T is similar to the Times font; Sans Serif H is similar to Helvetica.) To select a font, enter the default-setting mode. See “Changing the default settings” on page 6-10. Note: Font selections you make with your software override your printer’s control panel selections.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Scalable fonts The size of the Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T, and Sans Serif H fonts can be selected from 8 to 32 points in 2-point increments through your software or by sending an ESC/P 2 command. See the documentation that came with your software for information on selecting the size of scalable fonts.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Replacing an Ink Cartridge The printer’s indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge. Note: If you remove an ink cartridge and then reinstall it, the printer cannot determine the correct level of ink remaining and the Ink Out light may not flash or come on when the cartridge runs out of ink. EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 When the Ink Out light (Yellow) is ❑ flashing obtain a replacement yellow ink cartridge (S020122). ❑ on replace the empty yellow ink cartridge. Note: When the color ink cartridge is empty, the printer can continue to work using only black ink. To continue printing with black ink only, see “Printing with an empty color ink cartridge” on page 7-5.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 4. Insert the end of the cartridge with the foil plug into the ink compartment following the directions on the cartridge label. A-303 5. Push the cartridge firmly all the way into the compartment until the cartridge meets the back of the ink compartment. Make sure the corresponding Ink Out light goes off. Note: If the Ink Out light remains on, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Printing with an empty color ink cartridge If one or more of the color ink cartridges is empty, you can still print documents with black ink as long as all cartridges are still installed. To continue printing when one of the color Ink Out lights is lit continuously, turn the printer off and back on again. Be aware that any data you sent to the printer before turning it off will be lost.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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 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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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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. Turn on the printer. 2. Remove all four of the ink cartridges and store them in separate plastic bags. Note: If you only need to transport your printer a short distance, do not remove the ink cartridges. 3.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Diagnosing a Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two easy steps: 1) diagnose the problem and 2) 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 utility (Windows 95 and Macintosh only).
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 State of Panel Light Problem and Solution N Paper Out No paper is loaded in the printer. S R 8 Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press the light Load/Eject button to turn the Paper Out off. The printer resumes printing. Troubleshooting S The paper is not loaded correctly. Remove and reload paper correctly. See “ Loading Paper” in Chapter 3 (Windows) or Chapter 4 (Macintosh).
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 State of Panel Light Problem and Solution F Ink Out H (Cyan) The cyan ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement cyan ink cartridge. (S020130) N Ink Out H (Cyan) The cyan ink cartridge is empty. Replace the cyan ink cartridge with a new one (S020130). F Plain Paper F 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper F Photo Quality Ink Jet The paper-release lever is not in the correct position.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Status Monitor If you are printing with Windows 95 or a Macintosh, you can use the Status Monitor to check the printer’s current status. For more details, see page 3-20 (Windows) or page 4-29 (Macintosh). Printing a self test Performing a self test on the printer can help you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or the computer.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The test is printed using the available fonts at 360 dpi (dots per inch). Here is part of a typical self test: The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color. Note: If you want to print a self-test at 180 dpi, turn on the printer while holding down the LF/FF button. 3. The test continues until the paper in the sheet feeder runs out or until you press the Pause button. To stop the test, press the Pause button.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c ❑ Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 If the self test does not print satisfactorily, this tells you there is a problem with the printer, such as an empty ink cartridge or dirty print head. See “Problems and Solutions” on the next page for possible causes and answers to the problem, or go directly to “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 8-36. Hex dump mode Experienced users can use the hex dump mode to pinpoint communication problems between the printer and a software program.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Problems and Solutions This section divides printer problems into six categories: Power supply . . . . page 8-8 Operation . . . . . . page 8-9 Paper handling . . . page 8-17 Printing quality . . . page 8-26 Printer utilities . . . page 8-33 Interface . . . . . . . page 8-34 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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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printer does not work and the control panel lights are off. Cause What to do The power cord is not properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Press the Operate button to turn off the printer, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet, and press the Operate button to turn on the printer. If the control panel lights still don’t come on, contact your dealer. The printer is turned off.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Your software is not properly set up for your printer. Make sure that your printer is properly selected in your software. Install or re-install the printer driver software as described in Chapter 2. An ink cartridge may be too old. Cartridges are too old if they have been used longer than six months or beyond the date on their packaging. First try cleaning the print heads as described in “Cleaning the Print Heads“ on page 8-36.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The self test prints well, but nothing prints from within an application program. 8 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 “Interface cables“ on page 1-7. (For Windows users) Your computer is not 100% IBM® AT compatible.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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. For Macintosh, choose Control Panel from the Apple menu and select Monitors. Select a lower resolution.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Color documents print out in black and white. 8 Cause What to do Your printer is not selected in your software. Select your printer by clicking the Print command on the File menu of your application program, and then selecting it in the following dialog box(es). Color printing is not selected in your application or in the printer driver. Select color printing in your application and the printer driver. Try to print again.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Print speed is not what you expect. Cause What to do The image resolution and the amount of color used in the document may be too high. Carefully considering your use of color and resolution can help you optimize your printing times. For more details, see “Increasing the Print Speed” later in this chapter. Note: High resolution printing and color printing significantly increase the amount of data to be processed.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Software settings override those made in the default-setting mode. For DOS users: The Network I/F (interface) mode is set to off. Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Always try making a setting in your application first. If that is not possible, use the printer driver. If that is also impossible, see “Using the Default-Setting Mode” on page 6-4. Turn the Network I/F mode on in the default-setting mode. To enter the default-setting mode, see “Changing the default settings” on page 6-10.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Line spacing is incorrect. Cause What to do The line-space setting in your software is wrong. Adjust the line-space setting with your software. The typestyles or characters set with your software do not print. Cause What to do Your software is not correctly configured. Make sure that your software is correctly configured for your printer. The font selected in the default-setting mode or from the control panel does not print.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Paper handling 8 Single sheets do not feed properly Cause What to do Too many sheets may be loaded in the sheet feeder. Remove the paper from the feeder and reload up to 100 plain paper sheets (or up to 70 special coated sheets, or up to 30 sheets of oversized paper). Paper is curled or folded. Use flat, non-damaged paper. The paper may be too thick or too thin to be fed. See “Paper” on page D-4.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 You are printing on oversized Raise the output tray by extending the paper, and the paper may be legs under both sides of the tray to obstructed by the output tray. keep enough clearance between the output tray and paper support. See “Loading oversized paper in the sheet feeder” on page 5-3. Paper may be jammed in the paper path.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide 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, check the amount of paper you can load in the sheet feeder; see “Loading Special Paper and Other Media” on page 5-22. Paper has been compressed and is sticking together. Fan your stack of paper before loading it in the sheet feeder.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The banner mode setting is on. Make sure the banner mode setting is off. If this setting is on, the printer feeds paper a specified length. Change this setting using the default-setting mode. See “Using the Default-Setting Mode” on page 6-4. Paper feeding is crooked. Cause What to do The edge guide of the sheet feeder may not match the paper’s width. Adjust the edge guides. There may be too much paper in the sheet feeder.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Continuous paper does not feed properly 8 Regular gaps occur in the printout. Cause What to do The skip-over-perforation setting may be on. Set skip-over-perforation to off in the default-setting mode. See “Using the Default-Setting Mode” on page 6-4. The perforation is not aligned with the tear-off position. Cause What to do The tear-off position is not properly set. Adjust the tear-off position using a Micro Adjust button.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Cause What to do The paper supply is obstructed. Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed by a cable or some other object. The paper supply is placed too far away. Make sure that your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter (3 feet) of the printer. The holes on the sides of the paper are misaligned. Make sure that the holes on the sides of the paper are even with each other.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The page length setting for continuous paper in the default-setting mode is not correct. Change the page length setting for continuous paper in the default-setting mode. See “Using the Default-Setting Mode” on page 6-4. The paper is jammed inside the printer. See the following section to clear the paper jam. c Caution: Use the knob on the left side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Clearing a paper jam To clear a paper jam, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Remove continuous paper from the printer if it is loaded. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the unused paper at the rear of the printer. 4. Turn the knob on the left side of the printer toward you to remove the paper. Remove any remaining pieces. A-703 5.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems 8 If you have frequent paper feed or paper jam problems, try these corrective measures: ❑ Use a higher-quality paper, one that is not too thin or rough. Make sure it is suitable for ink jet printers. If paper still does not feed properly, you may need to use paper from a different vendor. Also, some types of paper must be fed one sheet at a time. ❑ Fan the stack of paper and straighten it before loading.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Printing quality The printed image has gaps or faint areas. Cause What to do The print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print heads as described in “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 8-36. The paper quality has been reduced due to age. Use new paper. The printer driver settings may not be correct.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c The printer driver’s Ink setting is set to Color even though the printer is being used with an empty color ink cartridge installed. For DOS users: The print direction setting is set to bidirectional (Bi-D) in the default-setting mode. Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Select Black as the Ink setting in your printer driver. See “Printing with an empty color ink cartridge” on page 7-5. Replace the color ink cartridge.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Ink has leaked on the platen. Open the cover and wipe the black section inside the printer with a soft, clean cloth. w Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. The print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print heads “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 8-36. White horizontal lines appear through the text. Cause What to do The print head nozzles are clogged.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Vertical or horizontal printed lines do not align. White banding appears between color and black graphics. 8 Cause What to do The print heads are misaligned. Align the print heads with the Print Head Alignment utility as described in “Aligning the Print Heads” on page 8-41. The printing position is misaligned. Make sure the High Speed option in your printer driver is not selected.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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 driver settings are overridden by application settings. For more information on making driver settings, see Chapter 3 for Windows, or Chapter 4 for Macintosh. High Speed mode is selected in the printer driver.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The print head nozzles for a particular color of ink are clogged. Clean the color print head as described in “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 8-36. The ICM (Windows) or ColorSync (Macintosh) setting in your driver is not appropriate for your document. Set the driver to Automatic. Your printer and monitor are not properly calibrated for color matching.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Color dots are missing in printed characters or graphics. The printed color image has gaps or faint areas. Cause What to do The color print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the color print head as described in “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 8-36. For DOS users: The Network I/F (interface) mode is turned off. Turn on the Network I/F mode in the default-setting mode as described in “Changing the default settings” on page 6-10.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics. Cause For DOS users: The Network I/F (interface) mode is turned off. 8 What to do Turn on the Network I/F mode in the default-setting mode as described in “Changing the default settings” on page 6-10. Printer utilities The Status Monitor window does not appear when you are using Windows 95. Cause What to do The Use Print Manager for this port option is checked in the Queue Setup window.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 When you clean the print heads using the Head Cleaning utility, the output quality does not improve. Cause What to do You attempted to clean the print heads while an ink cartridge was low or out of ink. Check the Ink Out lights. When one of the ink cartridges is low or out, the Head Cleaning utility has no effect. Replace ink cartridges as needed. See page 7-2.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide 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 and white 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 Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The table below shows the factors related to print speed only.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 If you are using DOS or you cannot clean the print heads with this utility, you can use the printer’s control panel instead. For more details, see “Cleaning the print heads with the printer’s control panel buttons” on page 8-40. Note: ❑ Print head cleaning uses ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print heads only if print quality declines. ❑ Use the Nozzle Check utility to confirm whether the print heads need to be cleaned. This saves ink.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 If any segments in the pattern are missing from the test lines, you need to clean the print heads and print the nozzle check pattern again. Proceed to step 5. If the check pattern prints correctly, you do not need to clean the print heads. Click Cancel, and see “Printing quality” on page 8-26 if a problem exists. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print heads.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 For Macintosh users: 1. Make sure paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. c Caution: Use paper at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide; for example, A4 size paper loaded short edge first. Otherwise, the print head will spray ink directly onto the platen. 2. Open the printer driver and choose Utility from the Print dialog box. You see the Utility dialog box. 3. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 4.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Make sure your printer is selected. Click Next, then follow the directions on the screen. 8 Using the printer’s control panel buttons If you cannot use the print head alignment utility program that came with your printer, then follow these steps to align the print heads. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. c Caution: Use paper at least 210 mm (8.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Ink Cartridge Problems If output quality does not improve even after cleaning and aligning the print heads, you may need to replace one or multiple ink cartridges. To replace an ink cartridge before the corresponding Ink Out light is on or flashing, follow these steps. c Caution: Once you remove an ink cartridge, it becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled even if ink remains. 1. Make sure the printer is on.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Printer software version: (The version number is usually found by clicking About, or a similar button, on the Help menu.) 8 Version of software applications you normally use with your printer: For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Customer Support Our Customer Support team can provide the following services: ❑ Technical information on installing, configuring and operating your Epson products ❑ Arranging for faulty Epson products to be repaired within the warranty period For information on contacting our Customer Support team, please see the Service and Support Information booklet that came with your Epson product.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Eptec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities You can call the Epson Bulletin Board Service on 01442 227479. No membership is required. Make sure that your communications software is set to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, ANSI terminal mode emulation and a modem speed of up to 28.8 Kbps. Downloading protocols supported include Xmodem, Ymodem and Zmodem.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers. Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions. If you have a modem, phone (02) 9417 5090. Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Access the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf! You can get the same information as offered on the EPSON FAXBACK and the EPSON Bulletin Board plus more.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The Helpdesk numbers are: 8 (02) 9903 9040 1 902 263 192 (02) 9903 9189 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 Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.hk. Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers.
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L Loire-P Ref. Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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.
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Loire-P Ref. Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix A DR, pass 0 Since the printer and monitor produce color images differently, and also 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 Loire-P Ref. Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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.
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Loire-P Ref. Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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 Loire-P Ref. Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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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Loire-P Ref. Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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 Loire-P Ref. Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix B DR, pass 0 Available Interfaces You can use various interface cards to supplement the capabilities of your printer’s built-in hardware interface.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix B DR, pass 0 Installing Optional Interfaces To install an optional interface, read the following. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet (and from the back of the printer, if your printer’s power cord is removable). w Warning: Do not install the interface card when the printer is connected to an electrical outlet. If you do, you may damage the printer or your computer. 3.
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L Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix B DR, pass 0 6. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment. Push it in firmly to fully insert the connector at the rear of the interface card into the printer’s internal socket. A-902 7. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with the interface card. 8. Connect the proper interface cable to the interface card and to your computer.
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Loire-P Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix B DR, pass 0 The C82305✽/C82306✽ serial interface card To use the C82305✽/C82306✽ interface card, see the sections below to set the correct baud rate, handshake timing, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and communications protocol, see the C82305✽/C82306✽ interface card manual.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix C DR, pass 0 Introduction EPSON Plot! is a Microsoft Windows-based utility program that lets you print HPGL and HPGL/2 files to your EPSON printer using an EPSON printer driver. Once you create an image in HPGL or HPGL/2 file format with your CAD or graphics application program, you can use EPSON Plot! to open the file, view the file, and print the file to your EPSON printer.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Bitmap fonts: Font EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi Proportional N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N — — — You can select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. See "Command List" on page D-21 for more information.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON can not attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Refer to the specifications below and test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Glossy paper: Size A2 (420 × 594 mm) Supre A3 (13 × 19 inch) A3 (297 × 420 mm) A4 (210 × 297 mm) Letter (216 × 279 mm) Paper types Special papers distributed by EPSON Envelopes: Size No.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 Continuous labels: Size: Backing sheet: 101.6 mm to 406.4 mm × 101.6 mm (minimum folding length) Label sheet: Minimum 63.5 mm × 23.9 mm Paper types: Plain paper Thickness: Total thickness: Maximum 0.2 mm Label thickness: Maximum 0.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 ❑ EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive sheets should be stored under the following conditions: Temperature: 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) Humidity 20 to 60% RH ❑ The Banner Paper Cutter is required for use with EPSON Banner Paper. Printable area: Single sheets/index cards A B-L B-R a-1 C A: The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). B: The minimum left margin* is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch).
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 Envelopes A a-2 B-L B-R C A: The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.12 inch). B: The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). C: The minimum bottom margin is 14.0 mm (0.55 inch). Note: Load envelopes flap edge first. Continuous paper A A B B A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 9.0 mm (0.35 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Ink cartridges Black ink cartridge: (S020118) Color Black Print capacity* 3800 pages/A4 (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi) Cartridge life 2 years from production date Temperature Storage: -30 to 40°C (-22 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Transit: -30 to 50°C (-22 to 122°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) 120 hours at 50°C (122°F) Freezing:** -16°C (3.2°F) Dimensions 25.1 mm (W) × 139.6 mm (D) × 105.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 c 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. ❑ Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Electrical 120V Model Input voltage range 220−240V Model 103.5 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 0.7A 0.4A Approx. 21W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 Safety approvals Safety standards: U.S. model UL 1950 with D3, CSA 22.2 950 with D3 European model EN60950 (VDE, NEMKO) EMC: U.S. model FCC part 15 subpart B class B European model EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) class B EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 AS/NZS 3548 Class B Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Pin assignments The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below. Signal Pin Return Pin 1 19 STROBE IN STROBE pulse to read data. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN These signals represent information in bits 0 to 7 of parallel data respectively.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 Signal Pin Return Pin 18 - Logic H OUT Pulled up to +5 V through 3.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Timing chart The figure below shows the timing chart for the parallel interface. BUSY ACKNLG DATA a-3 STROBE 0 µs (Min.) 0.5 µs (Min.) 5 µs (Typ.) 0 µs (Min.) Transition time (both the rise and the fall) of every signal must be less than 0.2 µs.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 Pin assignments The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below. D-16 Signal Pin Return Pin 1 19 HostClk IN Host clock signal. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN These signals represent information in bits 0 to 7 of parallel data respectively.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Signal Pin Return Pin 32 29 DataAvail/ DataBit - 0, 4 OUT Data available sugnal and reverse channel transfer data bit 0 or 4. 33 - GND - Same as for Pins 19-30 34 - NC - Not used 35 - +5 V OUT 36 30 1284-Active IN Signal Direction Description Pulled up to +5 V through 3.3 KΩ resistance. 1284 active signal. Note: The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D 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. Control panel initialization ∗ Hold down the Pause button for five seconds. ∗ The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW. Software initialization ∗ Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer) command.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Command List This section lists the available printer commands by topic. Your printer works with the following commands. ESC/P 2 control codes Selecting EPSON ESC/P 2 printer in your software allows you to use the most advanced font and graphics handling available. See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 IBM XL24E emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter with the following commands. For detailed information, see IBM’s X24/X24E reference manual.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Character Tables These character tables are selected with the default-setting mode or by using software commands. Note: Most of the tables are the same as the PC437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F and only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF are shown for that kind of tables. PC437 (U.S.
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L Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Appendix D DR, pass 0 International character sets You can select one of the following international character sets with the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table. The following eight international character sets can be selected with the default-setting mode or with the ESC R command.
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Loire-p Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 R Appendix D DR, pass 0 Characters available with ESC ( ^ command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC ( ^ command.
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L Loire-P Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 ColorSync Macintosh software that is designed to help you get WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) color output. This software prints colors as you see them on your screen. control code Special codes used to control printer functions, such as performing a carriage return or line feed. cpi (characters per inch) A measure of the size of text characters, sometimes referred to as pitch.
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Loire-P Guide R Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of commands gives you control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application programs for personal computers. ESC/P 2 The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language. Commands in this language produce laser-like features, such as scalable fonts and enhanced graphics printing.
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L Loire-P Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 italic A typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence is italicized. line feed A control code that advances the paper one line space. loading position The position to which the paper is automatically loaded. IPS Inches per second. This scale is used to measure the print head speed. media Materials upon which data is printed, such as envelopes, plain paper, special paper, and transparency film.
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Loire-P Guide R Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 print queue If your printer is connected to a network, print jobs that are sent to the printer while it is busy are stored in a waiting line, or print queue, until they can be printed. proportional printing Printing in which the width of the character varies from character to character. For example, a capital W receives much more space than a lowercase i. The result looks more like a typeset book than a typewritten draft.
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L Loire-P Guide Rev.c A5 size 02-24-97 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.
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Proof Sign-off: Nomoto Grady _______ _______ Loire-P Ref. R Rev.c A5 size 24-02-97 Index DR, pass 1 Index A Adjust lever, 1-2, 5-19 Advanced settings Macintosh, 4-12–14 Windows, 3-9, 3-12, 3-19. See also online help Alignment, print head, 3-19✝. See also Utilities DOS users, 8-42–43 Macintosh, 4-32, 8-41–42 using the control panel, 8-43 Windows, 3-19, 8-41 AppleTalk*, 2-28-29 Automatic setting Macintosh, 4-7 Windows, 3-6, 3-13 B Back light film, 1-9, 5-34.
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Loire-P Ref. R Rev.c A5 size 24-02-97 Index DR, pass 1 Error diffusion, A-4 Error Diffusion setting Macintosh, 4-24 Windows. See online help Error indicators, 8-2–4 ESC/P 2 control codes, D-19 Ethernet. See Interface Help, online, 2-12, 3-4 Hex dump mode, 6-3 High Speed setting Macintosh, 4-23 Windows. See online help Hue, A-2 HPGL. See EPSON Plot! F I Fine-720 dpi setting Macintosh, 4-22 Windows. See online help See also Print Quality settings Fine Dithering setting Macintosh, 4-24 Windows.
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Loire-P Ref. R Rev.c A5 size 24-02-97 MicroWeave setting Macintosh, 4-22–23 Windows. See online help Monitor2 utility*, 2-31, 2-33, 4-33 More Settings dialog box Macintosh, 4-15, 4-17 Windows, 3-11. See also online help N Network printing Macintosh, 2-25–26, 2-28–33 Windows 95, 2-17-18 No Halftoning setting Macintosh, 4-24 Windows. See online help See also Halftoning settings Normal-360 dpi setting Macintosh, 4-22 Windows. See online help See also Print Quality settings Nozzle Check utility.
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L Loire-P Ref. Rev.c A5 size 24-02-97 Index DR, pass 1 Paper-release lever, 1-2, 3-2, 4-2, 5-11, 5-17, 5-18 Parallel. See Interface Parts, printer, 1-2, 2-2 Pause light, 1-5, 2-10 Personal computer. See Windows Photo quality paper, 1-9, 5-21. See also Paper Photo setting Macintosh, 4-13 Windows, 3-10. See also online help Plot!, 2-12, Appendix C Power Macintosh Extension Module*, 2-28 Power-on functions, 6-3 Predefined settings Macintosh, 4-12–13 Windows, 3-9–10.
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Loire-P Ref. R Rev.c A5 size 24-02-97 Print Quality settings Macintosh, 4-21–22 Windows, 3-11. See also online help Print settings DOS, 2-20 Macintosh, 4-4–15, 4-17–24. See also Printer software for Macintosh Windows, 3-4–11, 3-13–16. See also online help and Printer software for Windows Problems, Chapter 8 Profile setting*, 4-20 Q Quality vs. Speed slide bar Macintosh, 4-7 Windows, 3-6.
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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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