Proof Sign-off: Fujimori _______ _______ R Keywest Notice B6 size 12-15-97 pass 0 User’s Guide Update The following additional procedures are necessary when loading paper in the paper tray as described in your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000’s Setup Guide Chapter 3 and Reference Guide Chapter 2. ❑ After opening the paper tray cover, lift the paper guide roller before loading paper or pulling out the paper tray extension.
L Keywest Notice B6 size 12-15-97 pass 0 ❑ Set the roller position to match the paper size you are loading by sliding the switch. Set the roller to “Other” when loading paper other than A3 or Ledger size. set-a2 ❑ After paper is loaded, put the paper guide roller back in the paper tray. set-b1 Printed in Japan xx.xx-x.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady _______ _______ cover-2 DR, pass 0 Where to Find Information This Reference Guide Provides you with detailed information about printing on special paper, using the printer driver and utilities, and provides other tips that will help you get the results you want. Setup Guide Provides you with the basic information you need to start using your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 and its optional and consumable products.
Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c _______ _______ A5 size 10-09-97 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.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Front DR, pass 0 Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions . A few precautions . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ENERGY STAR Compliance . . For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-4 Choosing Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . EPSON special media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About special media cleaning sheets . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Front DR, pass 0 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Path and Loadable Paper Size . . . . . . . . . Paper Tray and Loading Capacity by Media Type . Loading Paper in a Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips on using a paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper in the standard paper tray . . . . Loading paper in the optional lower paper tray Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slots . . . . . .
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 R Front DR, pass 0 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh The Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Automatic Setting . . . . . . . . Using the Predefined Settings . . . . . . . Customizing the Print Settings . . . . . . Making your settings . . . . . . . . . . Saving your settings . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing your settings . . . . . . . . . Modifying visual effects . . . . . . . . Controlling the printing quality . . . .
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Front DR, pass 0 Chapter 6 The Control Panel Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Special Power-On Functions . . . . . . . . . . Nozzle check and printer settings . . . . . . . . Print head alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper size and media type verification . . . . . Parallel interface ECP mode . . . . . . . . . . . Platen gap adjustment for the manual feed slots Chapter 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Front DR, pass 0 Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Australian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Hong Kong Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady _______ _______ Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Introduction DR, pass 0 ❑ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in damage to the print head. ❑ Once you install an ink cartridge, do not lift up the ink cartridge 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.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Introduction DR, pass 0 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Introduction DR, pass 0 If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol ( ). G The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N.
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Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady _______ _______ Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Chapter 1 1 Printing on Various Kinds of Paper Choosing Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . EPSON special media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About special media cleaning sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-2 1-6 Printing on Plain Paper, 360 dpi Paper, Photo Quality Paper, Glossy Paper, Ink Jet Cards, and Greeting Cards. . . . . . . . .
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Choosing Special Paper and Other Media You can use most plain bond (normal) 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. Although most types of coated paper will provide you with good printing results, print quality varies depending on the paper quality and the manufacturer.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 The product names of some EPSON media currently on the market may vary depending on when it was distributed. The following table lists media types whose product names have changed. The media names used in this manual are shown in the “Current Name” column, and the former names for the same media are shown in brackets. The quality and use of this media are the same regardless of the name on the media.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Current name (former name) Sizes available Product code Characteristics, application Photo Paper 4 × 6 inch A4 Letter A3 Super A3/B Panoramic S041134 S041140 S041141 S041142 S041143 S041145 This media gives you the highest quality printouts at moderate printing costs. The glossy surface provides you with a photo-like finish. It is best for high resolution printing.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 c R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Caution: ❑ Use EPSON special paper under normal room environment (temperature and humidity) to obtain the best results. 1 ❑ Keep your fingers off the printable surface of the paper. Fingerprints may deteriorate the print quality. ❑ Keep unused paper in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place to avoid a decline in quality.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 About special media cleaning sheets A4 size cleaning sheets packed with EPSON special media can be used with this printer. Cleaning sheets are also available separately. Using a cleaning sheet can remove paper dust in the paper paths. If a paper tray is not feeding properly, use a cleaning sheet. Follow the steps below to use the cleaning sheet. 1.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Printing on Plain Paper, 360 dpi Paper, Photo Quality Paper, Glossy Paper, Ink Jet Cards, and Greeting Cards. 1 Follow the instructions below to print on plain paper, 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Ink Jet Note Cards, Ink Jet Greeting Cards, and Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards. 1. See the table below, and determine the most appropriate paper path.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 2. Set the paper size and media type levers to match the size and type of paper loaded. Set the media type and paper size levers to the Other position if you are unsure of the correct settings.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 4. Select the paper path from the Paper Source list on the Paper menu you use for Windows, or in the Page Setup dialog box for Macintosh. 5. Select the size of the paper you loaded from the Paper Size list on the Paper menu for Windows, or in the Page Setup dialog box for Macintosh. 6. Select the type of paper you loaded from the Media Type list on the Main menu for Windows, or in the Print dialog box for Macintosh.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Printing on Envelopes To print on envelopes, follow the instructions below: 1. See the table below, and determine the most appropriate paper path. Then load an envelope according to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.” Paper path Direction Remarks Paper tray Flap side up with the flap edge to the left. See the illustration below.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 1 !KH4-1 2. Set the paper size lever to Envelope and set the media type lever to match the type of envelope you load in the paper tray. If the envelope is a normal one, select Plain Paper. Set the lever to Other if you are unsure of the type of envelope you load. k-14 Note: Do not load envelopes in the optional lower paper tray or in the front manual feed slot.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 3. Open the application you want to print from, and click Print or Page Setup on the File menu. Click Options, Properties, Printer, Setup, or a combination of these buttons to open the printer driver. For detailed information on opening the printer driver and making printer driver settings, see Chapter 3 (Windows) or Chapter 4 (Macintosh). 4.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Printing on Photo Quality Glossy Film and Ink Jet Transparencies 1 When printing on Photo Quality Glossy Film and Ink Jet transparencies, please follow the instructions below: 1. See the table below, and determine the most appropriate paper path. Then load transparencies or glossy film according to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 2. Set the paper size and media type levers to match the paper you loaded. Set the media type and paper size levers to the Other position if you are unsure of the correct settings. Paper Media type lever position Photo Quality Glossy Film Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies Transparencies k-14 3. Open the document you want to print, and click Print or Page Setup on the File menu.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 6. Select the type of paper you loaded from the Media Type list on the Main menu for Windows or in the Print dialog box for Macintosh. Paper Media Type option Photo Quality Glossy Film Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies 7. Click Close, OK, or Print to print. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. 8.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Printing on Ink Jet Back Light Film and Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets When printing on Ink Jet Back Light Film or Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets, please follow the instructions below: 1. See the table below, and determine the most appropriate paper path. Then load film or adhesive sheets according to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 4. Select the size of the film or sheet you loaded from the Paper Size list on the Paper menu for Windows or in the Page Setup dialog box for Macintosh. 5. Select the type of paper you loaded from the Media Type list on the Main menu for Windows or in the Print dialog box for Macintosh.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Storing Back Light Film and Self Adhesive Sheets Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing, and avoid storing it in places exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. EPSON recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag and keeping them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 When printing on Photo Paper, follow the instructions below: 1. See the table below, and determine the most appropriate paper path. Then load Photo Paper according to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.” Paper path Printable side Remarks Paper tray Down Paper loading capacity varies depending on the media type. See page 2-5. Put the support sheet or a piece of plain paper under the stack of paper.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 2. Set the paper size lever to match the type of paper you loaded and set the media type lever to the Glossy Paper position. k-14 3. Open the document you want to print, and click Print or Page Setup on the File menu. Click Options, Properties, Printer, Setup, or a combination of these buttons to open the printer driver.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 7. Click Close, OK, or Print to print. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. 1 Notes for EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6 inches) Please note the following when using this paper: Printing ❑ The outside edge of your image might be cut off when you remove the perforated margins. 17 mm (0.67 inch) trim size 6 mm (0.24 inch) printed image size c-24b 3 mm (0.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 1 DR, pass 0 Removing the perforated edges Using scissors, cut along the perforations to remove the edges of the Photo Paper. You can also fold the paper back and forth a few times along the perforations, as shown below, and then carefully tear the paper along the perforations ot remove the edges.
Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D. Grady Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c _______ _______ A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2 Selecting a Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper Path and Loadable Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Paper Tray and Loading Capacity by Media Type . . . . . . . 2-5 Loading Paper in a Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips on using a paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper in the standard paper tray .
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Selecting a Paper Path Your printer has three paper paths to choose from, and if you purchase an optional 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette, you will have a fourth paper path to choose from. Paper tray k-1 Front manual feed slot k-3 Rear manual feed slot k-4 Lower Paper Tray (optional) k-2 250 Sheet Paper Tray 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Note: ❑ The paper loading capacity in the paper tray varies depending on the paper type.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Paper Path and Loadable Paper Size The paper sizes you can load vary depending on the paper path you use. The table below shows loadable paper sizes and available paper paths.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Paper size (and loading direction*1) Front manual feed slot*2 Rear manual feed slot Paper tray*3 Lower paper tray (optional)*4 A6 – N N – A5 – N N – A4 N N N N A3 N N N N Super A3/B N N N N Panoramic (210 × 594 mm) – N – – Other, up to 44 inches – N – – N = loadable, – = unloadable *1 Load short edge first (portrait), unless otherwise specified.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Paper Tray and Loading Capacity by Media Type The loadable capacity varies depending on the media type and paper tray you use. The table below describes loadable quantities and location of paper trays.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Media type Paper tray Lower paper tray (optional) Remarks Ink Jet Tranparencies 150 150 Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets – – Ink Jet Back Light Film – – You can load only in the front and rear feed slots. 50 – Put a support sheet or piece of plain paper under the stack of Photo Paper. 100 100 Put a support sheet or piece of plain paper under the stack of Photo Paper.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Loading Paper in a Paper Tray You can load single sheets up to Super A3/B size using the paper tray. Before you load special paper, see also Chapter 1, “Printing on Various Kinds of Paper.” 2 Tips on using a paper tray Follow the tips below to get the best performance when printing from the paper tray. ❑ Load paper in the paper tray before sending data to the printer.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Using the paper size and media type cards The paper size and media type cards are provided to help you identify the kind of paper you have loaded in the paper tray. Find the paper size card that matches the size of the paper you have loaded (for example, A4) and insert it in the card slot above the paper size lever, on the left.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 1. Lift the paper tray slightly up and pull it out until you feel slight resistance. 2 K-5 2. Open the paper tray cover. K-6 3. If you load Legal-size or larger paper, release the extension lock and pull out the paper tray extension completely.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 4. Slide both edge guides out as far as they will go. K-8 5. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 6. Load the stack of paper with the printable surface down and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the paper tray. Make sure the stack lies flat on the bottom of the tray. 2 k-9 Note: ❑ Load paper into the paper tray short edge first. Only a few kinds of paper can be loaded long edge first. See “Paper Path and Loadable Paper Size” on page 2-3 for details. ❑ If your paper is curled, flatten it before you load it.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 7. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper stack. k-10 8. Close the paper tray cover.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Note: If you have extended the paper tray extension, first slide out the paper tray cover extension then close the paper tray cover. 2 k-12 9. Firmly slide in the paper tray until it meets resistance. 10. Set the paper size and media type levers to match the paper you loaded.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Note: ❑ The paper size and media type lever settings you make in the paper tray can be overridden by the Paper Size and Media Type settings you make in your printer driver or application. The main purpose of this selection is to send a paper size or media type mismatch message to the printer driver in case the media loaded in the printer does not match the media you select in the software.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Loading paper in the optional lower paper tray To load paper in the 250 Sheet Lower Paper Tray that comes with the optional 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette, always pull the paper tray completely out from the paper cassette. 2 k-15 Then follow steps 2 to 10 (for the standard paper tray) on page 2-9 for instructions. Note: ❑ To pull out the paper tray, lift it up slightly and then pull it out.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Feeding paper from the lower paper tray To print on the paper that is loaded in the lower paper tray, set the Paper Source setting in the printer driver to Paper Tray (Lower). The printer also feeds from the lower paper tray if the Paper Source setting in the printer driver is set to Auto Select and you select the paper size and media type settings in the printer driver that match the size and type of media loaded in the lower paper tray.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Switching paper trays between the printer and the optional paper cassette If you install the optional lower paper tray in the printer’s standard paper tray slot, replace the optional paper tray cover with the standard paper tray cover, which has a right edge guide. Also, if you install the standard paper tray in the optional 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette, replace the paper tray cover with the optional paper tray cover.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 3. Lift the paper tray cover slightly backwards. 2 4. Lift the paper tray cover up and toward you so that the cover notches easily slide off the paper tray posts. 3 5. Lower the other paper tray cover so that the cover notches slide straight down and fit on the paper tray posts.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 6. Move the paper tray cover to the upright position and make sure the cover notches click into place over the paper tray posts. 2 5 7. Close the paper tray cover.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slots You can load single sheets of paper in the manual front or rear feed slot without removing the paper supply from the paper tray. Loading in the front manual feed slot Follow the tips below when loading paper in the front feed slot. ❑ You can load one sheet at a time in the front feed slot. ❑ Load paper printable side down. The following procedure describes how to load paper in the front feed slot.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 3. Align the right edge of the paper with the right edge guide and load the paper printable side down in the feed slot until it meets resistance. 2 kh-16 4. The printer automatically feeds the paper, and the printer starts printing when you send a print job from the computer. When the printer finishes printing, it ejects the sheet. If the sheet does not eject completely, press the Eject button.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 3. Open the rear slot cover. k-17 4. Slide the left edge guide to match the paper’s width. k-18 5. Align the right edge of the paper with the right edge guide, and load the paper printable side up in the rear feed slot until it meets resistance.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-14-97 R Chapter 2 DR, pass 1 Note: Load envelpes flap side down with the flap edge against the left edge guide. For C5 envelopes, load the flap edge (short edge) first with the flap side down. 2 !KH4-1 6. The printer feeds the sheet automatically, and the printer starts printing when you send a print job from the computer. When the printer finishes printing, it ejects the sheet. If the sheet does not eject completely, press the Eject button.
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L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 The Printer Software The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition. The quickest and easiest way to start printing is to leave the Mode option set to Automatic on the printer driver’s Main menu.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Accessing the Printer Software As explained on the following pages, you can access the printer driver settings and printer utilities contained in your printer software directly from any Windows application, or from My Computer in Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, or Program Manager in Windows 3.1.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 From Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 Follow these steps to access the printer software from My Computer. If you are using Windows 3.1, see the next section. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. For Windows 95, right-click the icon of your printer, and click Properties. The Properties window appears. Click a tab at the top of the Properties window to open the corresponding menu. For Windows NT 4.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 4. Choose Setup. You see the Main menu of the printer software window. The Main and Paper menus contain the printer driver settings. The Utility menu contains the printer utilities. Click a tab at the top of the menus to open the corresponding menu. For information on the printer driver settings, see online help and the following sections.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Note: Depending on the media you choose in the Media Type list while Automatic is selected, a slide bar appears in the Mode box that lets you choose Quality or Speed. Select Quality when print quality is more important than speed. Online help provides more information about the printer driver settings. See page 3-19 for instructions on using online help.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Photo Good for printing scanned photos Text/Graph Good for printing presentation documents such as graphs and charts Photo Enhance (for Windows 3.1) or Photo Enhance 2 (for Windows 95) Good for printing images captured using a video, digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance and PhotoEnhance 2 automatically adjust the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Customizing the 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.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Saving your settings To save your custom settings, click Save Settings on the Main menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears: 3 custo01 Type a unique name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click the Save button. Your settings will appear in the list under the Advanced button on the Main menu.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Making the Media Type Setting On the Main menu, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. See the following to determine the Media Type setting (shown in bold) for your paper. First find your paper, then click the corresponding Media Type setting.
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Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Using the Paper menu The Paper menu provides you with the Paper Source and Paper Size settings, as well as various other settings, such as number of copies and printable area. See your Setup Guide or online help for information about making the Paper Source and Paper Size settings. 3 paper Click in the Copies box or click the arrows next to the box to specify the number of copies you want. Enter any number from 1 to 99.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Printable Area Select Maximum to make your printout as large as possible on the paper. Select Centered to position your printout at equal distance from all edges. Using the Layout menu (Windows 95 & NT 4.0 only) The Layout menu provides you with three layout options for Windows 95 and two for Windows NT 4.0.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Proportional Printing There are three options in the Proportional Printing box: Normal, Fit to Page, and Custom. The Fit to Page setting proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of the image to make it fit the paper size you select in the Paper Size list. The Custom setting allows you to manually define the percentage you want to enlarge or reduce an image. Click the arrows next to the Proportion box to select from 10% to 400%.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 Checking Print Job & Printer Status When a print job is sent to the printer from a Windows 95- or Windows 3.1-based application, the EPSON Spool Manager starts automatically. The Spool Manager for Windows 95 displays the Progress Meter, which shows the status of the current print job and the status of printer consumables such as ink (not available on certain systems). The Spool Manager for Windows 3.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 EPSON Progress Meter for Windows 95 When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Progress meter appears in the lower right portion of your computer screen. This meter shows the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information if the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility is installed and bidirectional communication between the printer and computer is established.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 For Windows 3.1 To access the Spool Manager from Windows 3.1, double-click the EPSON Spool Manager icon after it appears at the bottom of your desktop, or double-click the Spool Manager icon in the EPSON program group. For more information, see online help. spool EPSON Despooler for Windows 3.1 When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Despooler dialog box appears in the lower right portion of your computer screen.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide R Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 You can control printing from the Despooler dialog box using the stop, pause, and reprint buttons as explained below.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Ref. Guide Chapter 3 DR, pass 0 From Windows 95 To access online help from Start, click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson, and then click EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 Help. You see the help contents window. From Windows NT 4.0 To access online help from Start, click the Start button, point to Programs and EPSON Printers, and then click EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 Help. You see the help contents window. From Windows 3.
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L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 The Printer Software The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition. The quickest and easiest way to start printing is to leave the Mode option set to Automatic in the Print dialog box.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Using the Automatic Setting When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make (see page 4-4 for details on making the Media Type setting). Some users will never have to switch from the Automatic to the Advanced mode.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Media Type Select the Media Type setting that matches the kind of paper you loaded in the printer. See below to determine which Media Type setting (shown in bold) best matches your paper.
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L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Ink Jet Back Light Film EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film (A3) S041131 Note: The availability of special media varies by country. Ink If your document includes color, select Color. If you are printing black text, a draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray, choose Black.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 The printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Advanced Photo This setting provides you with excellent reproduction of scanned images or digitally captured images. Advanced Photo slows down printing, but helps to avoid any shifting of placement of ink dots in your printouts, which may occur due to the movement of the print head and paper feeding.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 PhotoEnhance 2 This setting is best for printing images captured using a video, digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance 2 feature produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data. Note: ❑ Selecting PhotoEnhance 2 automatically sets the Ink option to Color.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Customizing the Print Settings Some 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, customize your print settings as described below. Making your settings 1. Click the Advanced button in the Print dialog box. 2. Click the More Settings button. The More Settings dialog box appears.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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. CUSTOMA 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 custom settings. You can select your saved group of settings from the settings list in the Print dialog box.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Choosing your settings To choose your settings, click Advanced in the Print dialog box, then click in the settings list beside the More Settings button and select your setting. If you change the Media Type or Ink option when one of your customized settings is selected in the settings list, the selection shown in the list returns to Custom Settings. The customized setting that was previously selected is not affected by this change.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 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. Vivid Intensifies the colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics, such as charts and graphs.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Contrast Magnifies or minimizes the difference between the bright and dark parts of an image. Saturation Modifies the vividness of color. Lower saturation produces colors that are more muted than those produced with higher saturation. 4 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Adjusts the amount of each of the three basic colors used for printing. PhotoEnhance 2 Select this option when printing images taken with a video camera, digital camera, or scanner.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 ColorSync 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.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Controlling the printing quality Use the following controls in the More Settings dialog box to adjust the quality of the output. Some settings in this dialog box may be determined by Print Quality and Media Type settings. Print Quality The available Print Quality settings are: SuperFine - 1440 dpi Gives you the highest quality output at high resolution.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 MicroWeave MicroWeave allows your printer to generate superior output because graphics data is re-ordered and printed in finer increments. This technology reduces the possibility of banding, the light horizontal lines that can mar an image.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Changing the Paper Size To change the paper size, choose Page Setup from the File menu of your application. The following dialog box appears: PRINTW 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 4-20 for details on defining a custom paper size.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Note: ❑ The paper sizes you can load vary depending on the paper source that you use, see “Paper Path and Loadable Paper Size” on page 2-3 for details. ❑ Always load envelopes short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge to the left with the flap side up when loading in the paper tray. Load envelopes flap edge to the left with the flap side down when loading in the rear manual feed slot.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Rotate by 180 degrees Select this setting to rotate your document 180 degrees, which allows you to print closer to the bottom edge. This is possible because the printer’s minimum top margin is smaller than the minimum bottom margin. Reduce or Enlarge Use this setting to reduce or enlarge the size of your image. The range is from 25% to 400%, but may vary depending on the application and paper size you use.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 2. To define a new paper size, click New. The dialog box updates to allow you to enter a name for the new size. dr-12A 4 3. Type the paper size name in the New Paper Size box. 4. Specify the unit of measurement as either inches or cm. 5. Type in the width and the height. 6. Click OK. You return to the Page Setup dialog box. You can define up to eight paper sizes.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Modifying the Printout Method and Style To modify the printout method and style, click Print on the File menu of your application and click Layout in the Print dialog box. LAYOUTMA There are four settings in the Layout dialog box: Fit to Page, Watermark, Print Layout, and Print Order. These settings are described below.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Watermark Selecting this function enables you to print a watermark in the background of your printed documents or images. Select the watermark you want to print from the Watermark list; then select its position, size, color, and intensity. The position and size of the water mark can be changed by dragging the watermark with your mouse in the preview window on the left side of the dialog box.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 2. Click Add MAC2 3. Select the image file you want to add and click Open. WATER_L 4. Name the image and click Save. WATER_D Print Layout You can print two or four pages on a sheet of paper by selecting 2 Pages or 4 Pages in the Print Layout box. You can also choose to print a frame around each page on the sheet of paper.
R Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 Print Order You can determine how you want to print multiple copies of your document: collated (printed a set at a time) or in reverse order. Controlling Background Printing After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 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.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 4 DR, pass 0 To stop printing, click the document, and click the dialog box. on the top of To restart printing, click the document, and click of the dialog box. To cancel a print job, click the document, and click top of the dialog box. on the top on the To prioritize print jobs in a print queue, follows the steps below. 1. Click the Show details arrow on the bottom of the dialog box. You will see an extended dialog box similar to the one below.
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L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 Introducing the EPSON Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to do some printer maintenance from your screen. For Windows 95 and Macintosh, utilities to check the current printer status are also available. To access the utilities for Windows, click the Utility tab in the printer software window and the menu below appears. Then click the button for the utility you want to use. The utilities are explained briefly below.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 For Macintosh users, click Utility in the Print dialog box and you will see a dialog box similar to the one below. UTILA 5 EPSON Status Monitor 2 for Windows 95 The Status Monitor 2 utility helps you keep track of the printer, shows how much ink and paper are remaining, and alerts you if it detects a printer error. To open the Status Monitor, click the EPSON Status Monitor 2 button on the Utility menu before printing.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 EPSON StatusMonitor for Macintosh The StatusMonitor utility helps you keep track of the printer, shows you how much ink and paper are remaining, and 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. See page 5-23 for more details about the EPSON StatusMonitor for Macintosh.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Printer and Option Information (Windows only) This utility allows the printer driver to confirm printer configuration information, such as whether an optional paper cassette or extra memory module is installed. It also provides specific information regarding certain characteristics of the printer such as Printer ID (Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 only).
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 1. Click the Settings Sheet button in the Printer and Option Information dialog box to print out information about your printer and options. This requires A4 or letter size paper. You will see a printout similar to the one below. Kr-01 2. Make sure the settings in the utility match the information on the printed Settings Sheet. If they do not match, correct the settings on screen to match the information on the settings sheet. 3.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Speed & Progress (Windows 95) Follow the instructions below to open the Speed & Progress dialog box, where you can make certain print speed settings to your system. 5 To open the Speed & Progress dialog box, follow the steps below. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Double click the Printers folder. 3. Right-click the icon of your printer, and click Properties. The Properties window appears. 4.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 High Speed Copies Select this setting to turn on high-speed printing for multiple copies. This speeds up printing by using your hard disk space as a cache when printing multiple copies of your document. Show Progress Meter Select this setting to view the Progress Meter every time you print. EPSON Printer Port Select this setting to use the EPSON printer port driver instead of the Windows default printer port driver.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 High Speed Copy Folder You can change the cache folder where print data for multiple-copy printing is temporarily stored. This box is available only when more than one local hard disk drive is installed. Configuration (Macintosh) Clicking this button in the Utility dialog box opens the Configuration dialog box, where you can choose how the StatusMonitor notifies you in case of an error or if a warning message becomes necessary.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95 allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Note: To monitor your printer through a network, you must install an optional Type B Ethernet Interface Card (C82357 ) in your printer and use the Status Monitor utility that comes with this interface card.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 EPSON Status Monitor 2 window You can access many Status Monitor menu commands directly by clicking the buttons on the toolbar from this window. When you point to a toolbar button, the corresponding menu command appears briefly on your screen, and an explanation of the button’s function appears in the status bar at the bottom of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. To view this window, see “Opening EPSON Status Monitor 2” on the previous page.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 Note: You can rearrange the order of the printers in the list by changing the priority of the printer information shown in the Printer Name, Status, and Job Count columns. Click the Printer Name, Status, or Job Count title bar to change the priority. ❑ Printer Name When you install the Status Monitor, it automatically adds the names and icons of the EPSON printers connected to your computer to this list.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Printer menu This menu allows you to get detailed information on printer and print job status for any printer you select in the Installed Printers list. Click the Printer menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to access the following settings. 5 ❑ Printer Status Opens the Printer Status window, which provides detailed information on the selected printer’s status. ❑ Job Status Provides details on jobs waiting to print.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 View menu This menu lets you control the appearance and content of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window and the Installed Printers list. Click the View menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to access the following settings. STM03 5-14 ❑ Toolbar/Status bar Shows or hides the toolbar and status bar in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. ❑ Large icon /Small icon Changes the size of the printer icons in the Installed Printers list.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Settings menu This menu allows you to control the Status Monitor’s monitoring interval and background monitoring feature, as well as add and delete printers from the Installed Printers list. Click the Settings menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to access the following settings.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 ❑ Select background monitoring icon Changes the shape of the icon that appears on the taskbar when background monitoring is active. For more information on using the background monitoring feature, see page 5-20. Help menu Click Help in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to view online help. Click About to view the Status Monitor’s version number and copyright information.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 To open a menu, click the corresponding tab along the top of the Printer Status window. STM07 5 Current Status menu This menu provides you with detailed printer status information through a graphic display and a status message box. The appearance of the printer illustration in the graphic display changes to reflect the current printer status, described in the adjacent message box.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 Consumables menu This menu provides you with detailed information on the kind of paper loaded in the printer and the amount of ink remaining. You can also use this menu to select whether the printer driver verifies that the paper selected in the printer driver matches the paper loaded in the printer.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Printer Information menu If your printer is connected to your computer through a network, this menu provides information on network connections and other printer resources.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 Setting Monitoring Preferences You can adjust the monitoring interval (the length of time between status information updates for the selected printer) and turn on the background monitoring feature in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. To open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, see “Turning on background monitoring” on the next page.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Turning on background monitoring Follow the steps below to turn on background monitoring and specify when the Status Alert dialog box appears. 1. Make sure the Status Monitor is active. (It is active if a printer-shaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen.) If the Status Monitor is inactive, open the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window from Start, as described on page 5-10.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 3. Use the slider to adjust the monitoring interval, if necessary. Note: Setting a short monitoring interval may cause some applications to run more slowly. 4. Click Monitor this printer to turn on background monitoring for the selected printer and to view the Status Alert options. 5. Click the Status Alert options to specify when you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear. 6.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Using the EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh) To use the StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. The following dialog box appears: STM 5 The StatusMonitor checks the amount of ink remaining when it is first opened. To recheck the ink-level information, click the Update button. Active path The active paper path, or currently selected paper source, for the printer appears in this box.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10/09/97 Chapter 5 pass 0 Paper remaining level Shows the amount of paper remaining as a percent of the total paper capacity of the paper trays. w Warning: The number of sheets you can load varies by media type. See page 2-5 for details on loading special media. Size Shows the paper size lever setting on the paper tray. Type Shows the media type lever setting on the paper tray.
Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c _______ _______ A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Chapter 6 The Control Panel Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Special Power-On Functions . . . . . . . . . . Nozzle check and printer settings . . . . . . . . . Print head alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper size and media type verification . . . . . . Parallel interface ECP mode . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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. The lights also provide you with a means to diagnose printer errors, as described on page 8-2. Note: Software usually overrides control panel selections. Use your software to select print functions whenever possible. PANEL Button P Operate Reset Cleaning Eject 6-2 Function Turns the printer on and off.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Using Special Power-On Functions The following functions are enabled if you hold down the corresponding button (in parentheses) while turning on the printer. See the following sections for more details. ❑ Nozzle check and printer settings (Reset) Prints a nozzle check pattern and printer settings. ❑ Print head alignment (Reset + Eject) Enters the printer-adjustment mode.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Nozzle check and printer settings The nozzle check and printer settings function prints the same nozzle check pattern that the Nozzle Check utility prints, but it also includes a list of printer settings. This function can only be activated from the control panel, as described below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Load A4 or letter size plain paper in the printer. 3.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Print head alignment In addition to aligning the print head from the printer software, you can also align the head using the control panel. See also “Aligning the Print Heads” on page 8-41. Follow the instructions below to align the print head using the control panel: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Load A4 or letter size plain paper in the printer. 3.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 5. Check the printed pattern and select the numbered pattern, from #1 to #4, that is misaligned. (It multiple numbered patterns are misaligned you will need to repeat this step.) For example, pattern #1 above requires alignment. Press the Reset button to select a pattern until the ink out lights indicate the appropriate numbered pattern, as shown below.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 #3 #4 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Ink out light #1 #2 #5 #6 #7 Black H \ B B B B B Cyan B B H \ B B B Magenta B B B \ H B B Yellow B B B B B \ H H = on, \ = flashing, B = off 9. Press the Cleaning button to enter your selection. The printer goes back to the print head alignment mode. 10. If other numbered patterns in step 4 are misaligned, repeat steps 5 through 9. 11.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 3. Using the table below, confirm your setting preference and press the Reset button to toggle the setting, if necessary. Setting Light status On (enabled): Black ink out light is on Off (disabled): Cyan ink out light is on 4. Press the Eject button to exit the setting mode or press Operate to exit the mode and turn the printer off.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 6 DR, pass 0 Platen gap adjustment for the manual feed slots When the platen gap adjustment setting is enabled and you load paper in the front or rear manual feed slot, the printer increases the gap between the platen and the print head to avoid smearing ink on thick paper.
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Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady _______ _______ Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up the printer after transporting it . . . . . . . . .
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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 corresponding ink out light may not flash to warn you even when the cartridge is almost out of ink.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Light status R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Actions required Replace the empty magenta ink cartridge. Obtain a replacement yellow ink cartridge (S020122). Replace the empty yellow ink cartridge. B and o = off, H and n = on, \ and f = flashing Note: When one of the ink cartridges is empty, the printer cannot continue to print. 7 Maintenance c Caution: Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 To replace an ink cartridge, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is on. Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the ink out light that is flashing or on. 2. Open the appropriate ink cartridge compartment door. The black and cyan ink cartridges are located in the left ink cartridge compartment, and the yellow and magenta ink cartridges are located in the right ink cartridge compartment. k-20 3.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 4. Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package. 5. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face up and pointing to the rear of the printer, and fully insert the ink cartridge. k-22 6. Close the clamp until it clicks into place. Make sure the corresponding ink out light goes off. 7 Maintenance Note: If the ink out light remains on, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 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 any paper in the printer and in the paper tray. Press the Eject button to eject any paper that has been fed into the printer. 3. Turn off the printer and make sure the print heads are in the home (far right) position.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 5. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 6. Remove the paper tray. k-5 7. Attach the protective materials you removed when you unpacked the printer. 8. Repack the printer, paper tray, power cord, and any other parts in the original box. box 9. Remember to keep the printer level during transport.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 7 DR, pass 0 Setting up the printer after transporting it The steps you need to take to set up the printer after transporting it are almost identical to the steps carried out the first time you set up the printer. When you set up the printer again, refer to the Setup Guide. However there are some points to be noted: ❑ The first time you start printing after transporting the printer, the print head nozzles may be clogged.
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Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c _______ _______ A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Chapter 8 8 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem . Error indicators . . . . Status Monitor . . . . . Printer operation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 8-2 8-7 8-7 Problems and Solutions Power supply . . . Operation . . . . . Paper handling . .
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Diagnosing the Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two easy steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed. The information that you need to diagnose the most common problems is provided by the printer’s control panel lights and by the status monitor utility (EPSON Status Monitor 2 for Windows 95 and EPSON Status Monitor for Macintosh only).
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 State of panel lights R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Problems and solutions 8 No paper is loaded in the standard paper tray. Load paper in the paper tray or a manual feed slot. Make sure paper is correctly loaded in the paper tray. See page 2-7 for instructions about loading paper in the paper tray. The standard paper tray is not installed. Make sure that the paper tray is properly installed in the printer. No paper is loaded in the lower (optional) paper tray.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 State of panel lights Problems and solutions The black ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge (S020118). The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the black ink cartridge with a new one (S020118). See page 7-2 for instructions. The black ink cartridge is not installed. Install the black ink cartridge. The cyan ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement cyan ink cartridge (S020147).
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 State of panel lights R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Problems and solutions 8 The yellow ink cartridge is nearly empty. Troubleshooting Obtain a replacement yellow ink cartridge (S020122). The yellow ink cartridge is empty. Replace the yellow ink cartridge with a new one (S020122). See page 7-2 for instructions. The yellow ink cartridge is not installed. Install the yellow ink cartridge. A memory error occurred when printing in High Speed Copy mode.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Paper size and media type verification error The error light patterns shown in the table below may appear under the following conditions: ❑ The paper size and media type verification setting is set to on using the control panel setting. See page 6-7 for more information. ❑ The position of the paper size or media type lever on the paper tray does not match the Paper Size or Media Type setting made in the printer driver.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Status Monitor 8 Troubleshooting If you are using Windows 95 or a Macintosh, you can use the Status Monitor 2 or StatusMonitor to check the printer’s current status. For more details, see page 5-10 (for Windows) or page 5-23 (for Macintosh). Printer operation check Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern and Printer Settings Sheet using the control panel can help you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or the computer.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 3. Make sure that paper is loaded in the paper tray. c Caution: Use paper at least 182 mm (7.17 inches) wide; for example, A4 size paper loaded short edge first. Otherwise, the print head will spray ink directly onto the platen, which could mar future printouts. P 4. Hold down the Reset button and press the Operate button to turn the printer on. Then release both buttons.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 P 5. Press the Operate button to turn off the printer after it finishes printing the operation check page. ❑ If the operation check results appear as shown in step 4, the printer itself is all right and the problem probably lies in the printer software settings, application settings, the interface cable (be sure to use a shielded cable), or the computer itself.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Power supply The lights come on briefly but then go off and stay off. Cause What to do The printer’s voltage rating may not match the voltage of your electrical outlet. Check the printer and outlet voltage ratings. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer immediately and contact your dealer. w Warning: Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that does not have matching voltage.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Operation The 8 P Operate light is on but nothing prints. Cause What to do The interface cable is not connected properly. Confirm that the cable is fastened to the printer and the computer securely. If the cable is connected correctly, run a printer operation check as described on page 8-7. If your Macintosh has a built-in modem, connect the interface cable to the Macintosh’s printer port.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints. Cause What to do The print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 8-37. If this does not work after four or five trials, see below. One or more of the ink cartridges have been used longer than six months or beyond the date on the packaging. Try cleaning the print head.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, choose a lower resolution setting as the Color Palette setting. To access the Color Palette, click Start, point to Settings, and choose Control Panel. Then double-click the Display icon and click the Settings tab. For detailed information on making this setting, see your Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 user’s guide. For Windows 3.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Color documents print out in black and white. Cause What to do Your printer is not selected in Select your printer in your software. your software. 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. If the image still comes out in black and white, try printing from another program.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Print speed is not what you expect. 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 print times. For more details, see “Increasing the Print Speed” on page 8-31. Note: High resolution printing and color printing significantly increase the amount of data to be processed.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The New Hardware Found screen appears even though the printer software has already been installed. Cause What to do This error may occur when using Windows 95. Click the Do not install a driver (Windows will not prompt you again) button; then click OK. Paper handling Paper does not feed properly from the paper tray. Cause What to do Too many sheets are loaded in the paper tray.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The paper’s size is not compatible with the printer. Use paper that meets the paper requirements for this printer. See “Paper” on page A-2. The paper size and/or media type lever positions are not correct. Make sure that all the printer driver settings, paper size and media type lever positions on the paper tray, and paper loaded in the paper tray match. If you load paper that is not listed on the lever position settings, select Other.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printer loads more than one sheet at a time. Cause What to do Too many sheets are loaded in the paper tray. Take the paper stack out of the tray, remove some sheets, and reload paper. Before you load paper, see page 2-5 to check the amount of paper you can load in the paper tray. The edge guides are not set correctly. Adjust the guides against the stack of paper. See “Loading Paper in a Paper Tray” on page 2-7.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Ejected paper is wrinkled. 8 Cause What to do The paper is damp. Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment. Store paper in its original packaging. The paper is too thin. Make sure the paper meets the paper requirements for this printer. See “Paper” on page A-2. Paper does not fully eject. Cause What to do The paper is too long. Press the Eject button to eject the paper. Use paper that meets the paper requirements for this printer.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Paper feed or paper jam problems occur frequently. Cause What to do Sheets of paper are stuck together. Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading. The paper is too thin or rough. Make sure the paper meets the paper requirements for this printer. See “Paper” on page A-2. Too many sheets are loaded in the paper tray.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 The printed image is blurred. 8 Cause What to do Your paper is damp. Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment. Store the paper in its original packaging. The printer driver settings may not be correct. Select Automatic on the printer driver’s Main menu (Windows) or Print dialog box (Macintosh), and make sure the Media Type setting is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the printer. The printed image is smeared.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film are loaded. Load glossy film one sheet at a time with the loading support sheet or a piece of plain paper under it. If you need to load multiple sheets of glossy film, load only up to 30 sheets with the loading support sheet (or a piece of plain paper) under them. Ink has leaked on the platen. Wipe the inside of the printer as shown below with a soft, clean cloth.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 White horizontal lines appear in the printed image. 8 Cause What to do The Media Type setting in your printer driver is incorrect. Make sure the Media Type setting matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. The Super MicroWeave option in your printer driver is not selected. Turn on Super in your printer driver. One of the ink cartridges is low on ink.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 You are not printing on the correct side of the paper. Check the paper packaging for the correct side for printing; then make sure the printable side is loaded correctly. The printer driver settings are not correct. Check the printer driver settings to make sure they are appropriate. If these settings are correct, check your application because some settings are overridden by application settings.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c The Media Type setting does not match the paper loaded. Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Change the Media Type setting in your printer driver and the media type lever position on the paper tray to match the type of media you have loaded. Load media that matches the Media Type setting you selected in the printer driver and the media type lever position on the paper tray. The ICM (Windows) or ColorSync (Macintosh) setting in your driver is not appropriate for your document.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Colors are not very vibrant. Cause What to do The image was printed on the Make sure that you are printing on the wrong side of EPSON Ink Jet coated side of the paper. If necessary, Paper. flip over the paper and try printing again. If printing has not improved, clean the print heads as described on page 8-37. The Media Type setting does not match the paper loaded.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Photographic images look grainy or rough. 8 Cause What to do The printing position is misaligned. Align the print heads with the Print Head Alignment utility. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 8-41. The resolution of the original image data or the resolution setting for the image in your image-editing software may be too low. Increase the image resolution in your image-editing software. Keep in mind that higher resolution images take longer to print.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Your interface cable does not meet both the printer and computer specifications. Use an interface cable that meets both the printer and computer specifications. See “Connecting the Printer to Your PC” or “Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh” in the Setup Guide. Also see “Interface Specifications” in Appendix A. The printer driver was installed after EPSON Status Monitor 2 was installed.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Clearing a Paper Jam 8 To clear a paper jam, follow the steps below: 2. Take the paper tray out and check if there is jammed paper in the paper path. Troubleshooting 1. Turn off the printer. K-37 3. Gently pull the jammed paper out. If you are unable to remove the jammed paper, continue following these steps. If you can remove the jammed paper, go to step 9. !K-37 4.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 5. Open the rear manual feed cover and paper path cover. !K-19 6. If necessary, open the paper guide inside. K-34 7. Gently pull the jammed paper out. If you are unable to remove the jammed paper, continue following these steps. If you can remove the jammed paper, go to step 9.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 8 Troubleshooting 8. Open the rear manual feed slot cover and the printer cover. Gentry pull the jammed paper out. 9. Make sure the printer cover, paper guide inside, paper path cover, and rear manual feed slot cover are closed. Turn the printer back on. 10. Press the Eject button to make sure paper feeds properly and see if any pieces of paper are left inside the printer.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Even if your document requires the highest resolution and extensive use of color, for example when printing a camera-ready composite that includes color photographs, it may still be possible to optimize the print speed by adjusting other printing conditions. Keep in mind that changing some conditions to increase the print speed may also lower print quality.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Print speed Faster Slower Grayscale ** Full color System speed Fast Slow HDD free space Large Small Memory free space Large Small Running applications One Many Virtual memory Not in use In use 8 Variety of colors Troubleshooting Data characteristics Hardware resources Software status *Varies depending on the printer software and application software you are using.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 2. Click the Utility tab and click the Speed & Progress button on the Utility menu. The Speed & Progress dialog box appears. sandp 3. Compare what is written under the EPSON Printer Port setting on the Speed & Progress dialog box with the table below. Message Action High speed (DMA) Transfer enabled. DMA transfer is already enabled. Click OK and close the printer driver window. For higher data transfer rates, use DMA transfer.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 4. Double-click the My Computer icon and double-click Control Panel. 8 6. Double-click the Ports (COM & LPT) icon and double-click LPT1. If you have connected your printer to a port other than LPT1, double-click the appropriate port icon. 7. Click the Resources tab and click the Use automatic settings check box to deselect Automatic Setting. (Make sure there is no check in the Use automatic settings check box.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 8. Select one of the basic configuration settings from the Setting Based on list that uses same Input/Output range addresses, and the both Direct Memory Access channel number and Interrupt Request number are allocated and displayed. Confirm also the Conflicting Device list box shows No conflicts. res03 9. Click OK to save the setting. 10. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 8-33 to verify whether DMA transfer has been enabled.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Cleaning the Print Head If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself using the printer’s control panel buttons. Note: ❑ Print head cleaning uses ink.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 P 4. When the Operate light stops flashing, click Print nozzle check pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box and use the pattern to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle. Nozzle check pattern: pattern1 The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern prints in color.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 For Macintosh users: 1. Make sure that the printer is on, and the ink out lights are off. If the lights are on or flashing, replace the empty ink cartridge. 2. Choose Utility from the Print dialog box. Then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Follow the on-screen messages. P The Operate light flashes while the printer performs the cleaning cycle. This operation takes about three minutes to complete.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Using the control panel To clean the print head using the control panel buttons, follow these steps. 1. Make sure that the printer is on and the ink out lights are off. If the lights are on or flashing, replace the empty ink cartridge. P 2. Press the cleaning button for three seconds. The Operate light begins flashing, and the printer ejects any paper in the paper path and starts cleaning the print head.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines, you may be able to solve the problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility. Also you can align the print head using the control panel buttons if you are not able to use the utility (see page 6-5 for details). c Caution: Before aligning the print head, load paper that is at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide; for example, A4 size paper loaded short edge first.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Uninstalling the Printer Software (Windows 95) Follow the instructions below to uninstall the EPSON printer driver and utilities for Windows 95. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon and double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select EPSON Printer Software to uninstall the printer driver, or select EPSON Status Monitor 2 to uninstall the utility from the software list. Click Add/Remove.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in this guide, contact customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you give us the following information: Serial number of your printer: (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Enquiry Desk The Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland, by faxing 01442 227271, or via the Internet at info@epson.co.uk.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Faxon EPSON 8 Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: ❑ Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products ❑ Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 World Wide Web If you can connect to the Internet and have a Web browser, you can access EPSON’s World Wide Web site at http://www.epson.com. Here you will find information on the latest EPSON products, software drivers, and answers to frequently asked questions. For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Your dealer Don’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the first call for advice on problems. They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to take. EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 For Singapore Users Contact the telephone and fax numbers below: Phone: Fax: (065) 337-7911 (065) 334-1185 For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c Chapter 8 DR, pass 0 Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers.
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Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c _______ _______ A5 size 10-09-97 R Appendix a DR, pass 0 Appendix A Specifications Technical Specifications Printing . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . Ink cartridges . . . Mechanical . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . Environmental . . . Initialization . . . . Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 A-2 A-2 A-6 A-8 A-9 A-9 A-9 A-10 Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel interface . . . . . . . . .
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Appendix a DR, pass 0 Technical Specifications Printing Printing method: On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration: 64 nozzles × 6 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) Printable columns and printing speeds: Print quality (dots per inch) Printable area Maximum horizontal ink dots CR speed (inches per second) 360 dpi 12.7 inches 4578 20 ips 720 dpi 12.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Appendix a DR, pass 0 Single sheets: Size Super A3/B (329 × 483 mm) A3 (297 × 420 mm) B4 (257 × 364 mm) A4 (210 × 297 mm) A5 (148 × 210 mm) B5 (182 × 257 mm) Letter (216 × 279 mm) Legal (216 × 356 mm) Half Letter (139.7 × 215.9 mm) Executive (190.5 × 254 mm) Paper types Plain bond paper, special papers distributed by EPSON Thickness (for plain bond paper) 0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Appendix a DR, pass 0 Adhesive sheets: Size A4 (210 × 297 mm) Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Envelopes: Size No. 10 (240 × 104 mm) DL (220 × 110 mm) C5 (162 × 229 mm) C6 (114 × 162 mm) Paper types Plain bond paper, air mail Thickness 0.16 to 0.43 mm (0.006 to 0.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Appendix a DR, pass 0 Printable area: Single sheets (including panoramic size)/index cards A B-L B-R a-1 C A: The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). A B: The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). C: The minimum bottom margin is 14.0 mm (0.54 inch). Envelopes A a-2 B-L B-R C A: The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). B: The minimum left and right margins for C5 envelopes are 3.0 mm (0.12 inch).
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L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Appendix a 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.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Appendix a DR, pass 0 Electrical Input voltage range 120V Model 220−240V Model 99 to 132V 198 to 264V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current Power consumption 1.0A 0.5A Approx. 32W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Appendix a DR, pass 0 Hardware initialization When the printer is turned on, the printer mechanism is initialized and the input data buffer and print buffer are cleared. Printer settings are returned to their default values. However, the printer mechanism is not initialized if the printer is turned on within ten seconds after turning it off. In this case, the printer caps the print head, and ejects any paper in the paper path.
Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 R Appendix a DR, pass 0 Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface and a serial interface.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Appendix a DR, pass 0 ECP Mode Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 ECP mode Adaptable connector: 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Signal level: IEEE-1284 Level 1 device Data transmission timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Serial interface The printer’s built-in serial interface is based on the RS-423 standard.
Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady _______ _______ Keywest Ref. Guide R Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 dithering A halftoning method in which dots are arranged in an orderly pattern. Dithering works best for printing images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs. See also Halftoning. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots. dpi Dots per inch. The dpi measures the resolution. See also resolution.
Keywest Ref. Guide R Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 halftoning A method of using dot patterns to represent an image. Halftoning makes it possible to produce varying shades of gray using only black dots, or a nearly infinite array of colors using only a few colors of dots. high speed printing Printing in which images are printed in both directions. This provides faster printing. This is also called bidirectional printing. ICM Image Color Matching.
L Keywest Ref. Guide Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the features of a particular printer. Often shortened to “driver.” See also driver. printer operation check A method for checking the operation of the printer.
Keywest Ref. Guide R Rev.c A5 size 10-09-97 Glossary DR, pass 0 spool The process by which the printer driver converts the print data into codes that your printer understands. This data is then sent to the printer directly or to the print server. 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.
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Proof Sign-off: Fujimori D.Grady _______ _______ Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-13-97 Index DR, pass 0 Index For your convenience, the Setup Guide and Reference Guide contain the same index, which includes entries for both manuals. See the Setup Guide for page numbers listed after “Setup,” and see the Reference Guide for page numbers listed after “Reference.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-13-97 Index DR, pass 0 Color Adjustment settings Macintosh, Reference 4-11 Windows. See online help Colorimetric setting*, Reference 4-15 Color settings Macintosh, Reference 4-11-15 Windows. See also online help slide bars Macintosh, Reference 4-12 Windows.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-13-97 EPSON Despooler✝, Reference 3-18-19 Monitor3*, Reference 4-25-26 Namer*, Setup 2-29-30 PhotoEnhance✝, Reference 3-7 PhotoEnhance 2 Macintosh, Reference 4-8, 4-13 Windows, Reference 3-7 Photo Paper, Setup 1-12, Reference 1-4, 1-18-22 Printer Port setting, Reference 5-8 Progress Meter✝, Reference 3-17, 5-8 RIP Station 5000, Setup 1-10 special media, Setup 1-10.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-13-97 Index DR, pass 0 I ICM setting✝, Reference 3-7. See also online help Index cards. See Ink jet cards Ink jet cards, Setup 1-11, Reference 1-3, 1-7-9 paper, Setup 1-10-12, Reference 1-3, 1-7-9.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-13-97 M Index DR, pass 0 N ✝ Main menu , Setup 3-9-10. See also online help Maintenance, Reference Chapter 7 Manual feed slot, Setup 3-2, Reference 2-2 loadable paper sizes, Reference 2-3-4 loading paper, Reference 2-20-23 Matching, color Macintosh, Reference 4-11-15 Windows, Reference 3-7. See also online help Media type cards. See paper size and media type cards lever, Setup 1-2.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-13-97 Index DR, pass 0 P Page Setup dialog box*, Setup 3-12, Reference 4-18 Panoramic photo paper, Setup 1-12, Reference 1-4, 1-18-22 Paper cassette, optional. See 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette jam, Setup 1-5, Reference 8-29-31 loading, Setup 3-2-8, Reference 2-3-23 See also Special Paper out, Setup 1-4-5, Reference 8-3 path, Setup 3-2, Reference 1-7, 1-10, 1-13, 1-16, 1-19, 2-2-4 size, loadable, Reference 2-3 source, Setup 3-11-12, Reference 2-16, 4-19.
Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-13-97 Photo-realistic mode Macintosh, Reference 4-12 Windows. See online help Photo setting Macintosh, Reference 4-7 Windows, Reference 3-7. See also online help Platen gap adjustment, Reference, 6-9 Power-on functions, Reference 6-3-9 Predefined settings Macintosh, 5-6-8 Windows, 4-6-7.
L Keywest Rev.c A5 size 10-13-97 Index DR, pass 0 Printer utilities. See Utilities Print head alignment, Reference 5-4, 6-5-7, 8-41 cleaning, Reference 5-4, 8-37-40 Printing, basics Macintosh, Setup 3-12-13 Windows, Setup 3-9-11 Printing problems. See Troubleshooting Print Layout setting Macintosh, Reference 4-24 Windows, Reference 3-15 Print Order setting Macintosh, Reference 4-25 Windows. See online help Print Quality settings Macintosh, Reference 4-16-17 Windows.
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