Setup This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It includes information on setting up your printer and installing the printer software. Standalone Operation Guide This guide provides information for direct printing, troubleshooting tips and customer support information. Reference Guide The Reference Guide contained on the CD-ROM provides detailed information about printing with a computer, maintenance, and problem solving.
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Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . 14 Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When setting up your printer Observe the following when setting up the printer: ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
When choosing a place for the printer Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer: ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. If you place the printer by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the printer and the wall. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle. ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down.
English When using the printer Observe the following when using the printer: ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer. ❏ Always turn the printer off using the P power button. When this button is pressed, the LCD panel goes blank.
When using a memory card ❏ Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer while the computer and the memory card are communicating (when the memory card lights is flashing.). ❏ The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details. ❏ Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. Refer to Loading Memory Cards.
Refer to the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter's documentation for the safety instructions. When handling the ink cartridges Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏ Do not shake the ink cartridges; this can cause leakage. ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port.
❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it. ❏ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the back of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. ❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information such as the amount of ink remaining, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
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Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions Printer Parts paper support sheet feeder printer cover preview monitor memory card slot cover external Device USB connector edge guides CD/DVD guide 14 output tray output tray extension
English Memory card slot (enlarged figure) Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/SD/MultiMediaCard memory card slot SmartMedia/xD-Picture Card memory card slot CompactFlash Type II memory card slot memory card light computer USB connector 15
cartridge cover LCD panel print head control panel Control Panel a b c k j i d h e g 16 f
a. LCD panel: Shows the items and settings you change with the buttons on the control panel. b. Direct Save button: Store the contents of memory card in an external storage device. c. Custom buttons: Store the current settings on the LCD panel when held down for more than two seconds. Load the stored settings when pressed. d. Stop button: Cancels print operations, or the settings on the LCD panel. e.
Button Function P Turns the printer on and off. power Displays instructions to resolve errors, or cleans the following errors: ( maintenance No ink No ink cartridge/abnormality No paper (cut sheet only) Paper jam Multi-page feed Starts the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility. Displays the Ink Cartridge Replacement menu when the ( maintenance light is off and the button is pressed when in Advanced Mode. If the Maintenance button is pressed when in Basic Mode, nothing happens.
English Direct Printing Basics Introduction This section provides information on how to print directly from a memory card using settings on the LCD panel and without the use of a computer. Note: ❏ Before printing large jobs, print a single sheet to confirm quality. ❏ Disconnecting the USB cable is recommended when printing directly from a memory card. For printing from a computer, double click the ESPR320 Reference Guide icon on the desktop.
5. Load the paper with the printable side up so it is against the right edge guide, and slide it into the sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper. Make sure that the paper stack is loaded under the tabs inside the edge guides. Note: ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
Up to 20 sheets. EPSON Photo Stickers One sheet at a time. EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper One sheet at a time. English EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Loading Memory Cards Loadable storage media Digital photographs are stored either in the digital camera’s built-in memory or in loadable storage media called memory cards. Memory cards can be inserted into and removed from the camera. The types of storage media that can be used with this printer are shown below.
c Caution: The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details. Note: See “Memory card data format” on page 22 for the specifications of memory cards that can be used with the printer. Memory card data format You can use image files that meet the following requirements.
Turn the printer on, open the memory card slot cover, then insert a memory card as shown in the illustration. When the memory card is inserted correctly, the memory card light will come on.
c Caution: ❏ Insert a memory card so that the top of the card faces the right side, as shown in the illustration. ❏ Loading a memory card in ways other than those shown here may damage the printer, memory card, or both. ❏ Use only one type of memory card at a time. Eject the loaded memory card before inserting another kind of memory card. ❏ Close the memory card slot cover when the memory card is in operation to protect the memory card from static electricity.
You can print one or more copies of an index of all the photographs on a loaded memory card. An index can be helpful in selecting which photos you want to print. 1. Make sure that Basic Mode is selected. Note: When Advanced Mode is selected, press the Basic/Advanced mode switch button, then press the OK button to switch to Basic Mode. 2. Make sure Select Photo is highlighted, then press the OK button to open the menu. 3. Press the u button to select Index, then press the OK button. 4.
5. Press the Print button to print the index. Single photo print The example here is to print a single photo on the 10 × 15 cm size of Premium Glossy Photo Paper with Borderless and normal print quality. Index Photo Number 1. If you have printed an index, find the number of photo that you want to print from the index. The number is printed under the photo. If not, proceed to Step 2. 2. Press the u or d button to select Select Photo then press the OK button.
4. Select Copies, press the OK button to open the Copies counter, select the number you want to print, then press the OK button. 5. Press the Print button to start printing. Print all photographs on the memory card All: Print all photographs on the memory card. 1. Select All as the Select Photo, then press the OK button. Note: The first image is displayed on the preview monitor. 27 English 3.
2. Select Copies, press the OK button to open the Copies counter, select the number you want to print, then press the OK button. 3. Press the Print button to start printing. Print multiple selected photographs Individual: Print selected photographs from the memory card. 1. Select Individual as the Select Photo, then press the OK button. 2. Press the u or d button to select the photo number you want to print, then press the OK button. The selected number is displayed on the preview monitor. 3.
5. When you have finished selecting photos, press the Back button, then press the OK button to confirm your selections. 6. When the numbers of all the photos you want to print have been registered, press the Print button to print the selected photographs. Print the DPOF data This printer conforms to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) version 1.10. DPOF lets you set the photo numbers and the number of copies for photos on the digital camera before you print.
1. Load a memory card which contains DPOF data. Once a memory card has been loaded, the Select Photo value becomes DPOF and the Copies value becomes the number of copies you selected on your digital camera. 2. Press the Print button to start printing. Print a range of photographs Range: Print a range of selected photographs from the memory card. 1. Select Range as the select Photo, then press the OK button. 2.
Using P.I.F. Index is possible to print a list of the PRINT Image Framer frames stored in the memory card, when the memory card is in the printer. 1. Select P.I.F. Index from Select Photo, then press the OK button. 2. Make sure that 1 each is selected as the Copies setting. 3. Press the Print button to start printing. Printing on CD/DVD This section provides information on how to use the LCD panel to print directly onto a CD/DVD, without the use of a computer.
❏ Moisture on the printable surface may cause smearing. ❏ If the CD/DVD tray or the internal transparent compartment are accidentally printed on, immediately wipe off the ink. ❏ Reprinting on the same CD/DVD may not improve the print quality. Preparing to Print on CD/DVD 1. Open the printer cover, then open the CD/DVD guide. 2. The “Switching to CD/DVD print mode” message appears when you open the CD/DVD guide, and the print settings are automatically set to those for printing onto CD/DVDs.
One photo will be printed on the CD/DVD, centered on the hole in the middle of the disc. Four photos will be printed on the CD/DVD, with one image in each of four quarters. 12 photos will be printed on the CD/DVD, arranged in a circle around the outer edge of the disc. Selecting the Photos to Print 1. Press the d button to highlight Select Photo, then press the OK button. 2. Press the d button to select the desired photo, checking with the preview monitor, then press the OK button.
3. Press the u button to specify the number of prints for each photo, if you selected the 4-photo or 12-photo option for the Layout setting. Note: ❏ To select more than one photo, repeat steps 2 and 3 to select other photos and the number of times to print them. ❏ The total number of images that will be printed is displayed at the bottom of the LCD display. ❏ When selecting photos for the 4-photo or 12-photo layout setting, you can select a number of images less than the total.
English 2. Insert the CD/DVD tray into the CD/DVD guide. Note: ❏ Align the arrow mark on the CD/DVD tray with the arrow mark on the CD/DVD guide. ❏ Insert the CD/DVD tray so that the CD/DVD tray passes under the small rollers on the both sides of the CD/DVD slot. 3. Close the printer cover. 4. Press the Back button to return to the Layout screen. The selected image is displayed on the preview monitor. Then, press the Print button to print the CD/DVD.
Adjusting the Print Position Follow the steps below to adjust the print position, if necessary. 1. Press the u or d button to highlight CD Setting and press the OK button. 2. To move the image up or down; press the u button to select CD/DVD Print Position Adjustment Up/Down and press the OK button. 3. Press the u or d button to select the direction and amount to move the image, then press the OK button. 4.
6. Press the Back button to return to the Layout screen, then press the Print button to print the CD/DVD. Note: The printer remembers the print adjustment setting even after it has been turned off, so you do not need to adjust the position each time you use the CD/DVD function. Adjusting the Print Density Follow the steps below to adjust the amount of ink used when printing photos on a CD/DVD. This adjusts the depth of color in the printed image. 1.
Canceling Printing Using the Control Panel To stop printing in progress, press the Stop button. The printer will cancel all print jobs, stop printing, and eject any pages or CD/DVD tray that were printing. Depending on the printer’s status, printing may not stop immediately. Ejecting Memory Cards After printing all of the jobs, eject the memory card. 1. Make sure that the memory card light is not flashing. 2. Open the memory card slot cover then pull the card out to eject the memory card.
English Various Setting Advanced Printing Main settings a b c d e Note: Press the Basic/Advanced mode button to select Advanced Mode if Basic Mode is selected. a. Select Photo On this menu, you can select how to print data stored on a memory card. All Print all photographs on the memory card. Index Print an index of all photographs on the memory card. Range Print a range of Photographs on the memory card.
P.I.F. Index Print an index of the PRINT Image Framer frames stored in the memory card. Photo number Print a single, selected photograph from the memory card. Individual Print selected photographs from the memory card. b. Copies Select the number of copies you want to print. c. Paper Type On this menu, the paper type can be selected. Glossy Print on EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper or EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper. Photo Print on EPSON Photo Paper.
English e. Layout On this menu, the print layout can be specified. Borderless Prints without margins. Portrait layout. Single Prints with 3-mm margins on all sides. Portrait layout. Upper half Prints in the upper half without a border. Double Prints two images (landscape) on one page. Quarter Prints four images (portrait) on one page. Octet Prints eight images (landscape) on one page. 20 Prints 20 images (landscape) on one page. Index Print 80 images (landscape) on one page.
❏ Because this setting enlarges the image to a size slightly larger than the paper size, the portion of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper will not be printed. ❏ Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when printing. ❏ Before printing large jobs, print a single sheet to confirm quality.
Example. Center 1.5× Note: When the photo is zoomed, the image may become blurry depending on the resolution of the original photo. Filter This setting can be used to adjust the color tones used for printouts, by applying a filter before the photos are printed. The default setting is None. None No filter is applied to the printouts. B&W Photos are printed in grayscale, similar to a black and white photo. Sepia Photos are printed with a sepia tint, similar to the brown tint seen in old photographs.
Automatic Correction This printer is able to correct the color of printouts automatically. There are two kinds of correction available. By default, the setting is P.I.M. For printing with PRINT Image Matching, see “Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching” on page 50. P.I.M. (PRINT Image Matching) Print with the PRINT Image Matching function. If the photo data does not include PRINT Image Matching data, try printing with PhotoEnhance.
This setting allows you to adjust the brightness of your printouts. The default setting is Standard. Saturation This setting allows you to adjust the vividness of your printouts. Then default setting is Standard. Sharpness This setting allows you to adjust the sharpness of your printouts. The default setting is Standard. Date This setting is to print the date information contained in your photo data. The default setting is None. The following examples show the format options for setting the date.
Time This setting is to print the time information contained in your photo data. The default setting is None. The following examples show the format options for setting the time. None Does not print the time. 12-hour system 10:00 24-hour system 22:00 Photo Information If your photo data contains the photo information conforms to Exif standard, the information can be printed with this setting.
This setting automatically trims the parts of an image that extend beyond the margins of the selected print size. Either the top and bottom areas or the left and right areas of the image will be trimmed, depending on the aspect ratio of the original photo and the selected print size. The default setting is On. On Trims the image. Off Does not trim the image Resize each photo (without trimming it) so that it fits inside the print area specified on the Layout menu.
Sticker Adjustment: Up/Down This setting allows you to adjust the print position of the Photo Stickers by moving the image up or down. Sticker Adjustment: Left/Right This setting allows you to adjust the print position of the Photo Stickers by moving the image to the left or right. Ink Cartridge Replacement The ink cartridge can be replaced by selecting this option. & See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 64 Head Cleaning The print head can be cleaned by selecting this option.
English Print Head Alignment The print head can be aligned by selecting this option. & See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 73 Color LCD Contrast The contrast of the preview monitor can be adjusted by selecting this option. LCD Contrast The contrast of the LCD panel can be adjusted by selecting this option. Memory Card Overwrite This option sets whether or not writing from a computer to a memory card is allowed when the printer is connected to the computer. By default, the setting is Enable.
Restore Factory Settings This resets all the settings to default. If you use this function, the setting values for each mode will be reset to the values which were preset at the factory. Language The language displayed on the LCD panel can be selected with this option. BT Device Name Setting BT Communication mode BT Encryption BT Passkey Setting BT Device Address These setting are available when the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is connected to the printer.
English ✽ ✽ The Exif and P.I.M. icons appears when the first photograph in the memory card has PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print information and when All, Range, Photo number and Individual selected in Select Photo. Effectiveness Exif Print When taking photographs using an Exif Print compatible digital camera, information about camera settings and scene conditions when the photograph was taken is embedded in the photo data.
PRINT Image Matching PRINT Image Matching gives control of the printing process to the digital camera, allowing printed images to reflect the camera’s distinctive qualities. When taking photographs using a PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera, print command information from the camera is embedded in the photo data. The print command then instructs the printer how to correct color and details based on information stored at the moment the photo was taken.
English Plain Paper/EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper/ EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper/EPSON Photo Paper/ EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight/ EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper/ EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper/ EPSON Photo Stickers Note: Refer to the digital camera's documentation to find out whether the camera is Exif Print and/or PRINT Image Matching compatible. DPOF Settings This printer conforms to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) version 1.10.
PRINT Image Framer 1. Insert the memory card containing digital photo data and PRINT Image Framer data into the printer’s card slot. If you have saved or deleted data on the memory card via your computer and have not ejected the memory card from the printer since, eject and reinsert the memory card before printing. Note: Be sure to save the PRINT Image Framer data to the memory card using the EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool; otherwise the P.I.F. file name will not appear on the LCD panel. 2.
Note: You can view PRINT Image Framer layout images on the preview monitor, but you cannot view photos images at this time. 6. Specify the photos that you want to print and the number of copies of each using the Select Photo and Copies menus. 7. Press the Print button to start printing. 55 English 5. Select the desired PRINT Image Framer data from the Layout menu. The PRINT Image Framer data file is displayed. PRINT Image Framer data is located at the bottom of the Layout menu.
Digital Camera Direct Printing You can use this feature with digital cameras which support the USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge functions. For more details on the operation of the digital camera, refer to its manual. 1. Turn on the printer and load the paper. 2. Make sure that no memory card is loaded. 3. Use the printer’s control panel to adjust the print settings. (e.g. paper size, paper type, and layout) 4. Turn on the digital camera, then connect the printer and the digital camera with a USB cable. 5.
❏ Your printer has two USB connectors, one on the front and one on the rear. Although you can connect a USB cable to either, Epson recommends that you use the front USB connector for connecting the digital camera and the rear USB connector for connecting a portable computer or a desktop computer. ❏ Some of the settings on your digital camera may not be reflected in the output because of the printer’s specifications.
❏ Saturation in More Options ❏ Sharpness in More Options ❏ Contrast in More Options ❏ Automatic Correction in More Options * The DPOF and P.I.F. Index settings are not available. Note: ❏ This function is not available in Basic Mode. ❏ You cannot store or load the settings or restore stored settings when an error occurs, when printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the print head or replacing the ink cartridge and aligning the print head.
Press the Direct Save button, it is possible to store the contents of a memory card in an external storage device, such as an MO (magneto-optical) drive, Zip® drive, CD-R/RW drive, or USB Flash Drive by connecting it to the printer. Note: ❏ The media must have enough free space for backup. ❏ The media must have only one partition. ❏ You cannot back up while printing from the computer to the printer. ❏ Do not connect the external storage device while the computer is accessing the memory card in the printer.
Connect the external storage device to the printer and operate according to the instructions displayed on the LCD panel. To learn more about connecting an external storage device, see “Connecting an external device” on page 60. c Caution: Do not remove the storage media from the external storage device or disconnect the cable from the printer while backing up.
Insert the USB cable to the external device USB connector and insert the other connector into the external storage device. 61 English ❏ Even if the printer is connected to a computer, the computer cannot recognize the external storage device.
Printing from an external device 1. Insert a medium that contains photo data into the external storage device. 2. If a memory card has been inserted in the memory card slot, remove it. Note: ❏ If a memory card is inserted in the memory card slot, the printer does not recognize the external storage device; it prints out the photo data in the memory card.
English Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Supply Using the LCD panel To check which cartridge requires replacing, check the LCD panel. Press the u or d buttons in Advanced mode to scroll the screen until More Options appears. The ink icons appear beneath More Options on the LCD panel. ✽ ✽ ink icon Ink icon indicates the amount of the ink remaining as follows: Ink icon Status comes on Ink remaining and Ink cartridge is nearly empty. blinks blinks Ink cartridge is empty.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and later reinserted, all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because the printer automatically checks reliability. You can replace an ink cartridge using the printer’s control panel. Refer to the appropriate section below for instructions.
❏ In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation, during the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on, and during ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in the printer. ❏ You can check which cartridge needs replacing with the LCD panel. See “Using the LCD panel” on page 63 for detail. For more information about ink cartridges.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen and press the OK button. The ink cartridge moves slowly to the ink replacement position. c Caution: Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. Always press the OK button to move it. 4. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.
❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. Do not touch this part. ❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, be sure to protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust; store it in the same environment as the printer. Be sure to store the cartridge as shown in the illustration.
5. Open the cartridge cover. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. The illustration shows replacement of the black ink cartridge. w Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
c English 8. Press the OK button. The print head will move and begins charging the ink delivery system. When the ink charging process is finished, the print head will return to its home position. Caution: The progress meter is displayed in the LCD panel while the ink is being charged. Never turn the power supply to the printer off before the completion message is displayed. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink. 9.
Improving Print Quality Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. Note: ❏ You cannot clean the print head if the message “ink out” is displayed or the ink icon flashes to show ink out or ink low on the LCD panel. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
The printer will print an operation check page that includes a nozzle check pattern. Below are sample printouts. Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned Segments are missing The above sample may be shown in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK). If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily (for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing), there is a problem with the printer. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head.
Note: ❏ Print head cleaning consumes some ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines; for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing. ❏ Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink. ❏ You cannot clean the print head if the message “ink out” is displayed or the ink icon flashes to show ink low on the LCD panel. In case of ink out, the ink cartridge replacement procedure will start.
❏ If the print quality still has not improved, at least one of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. & See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 64 to replace an ink cartridge before it is empty. ❏ If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer. ❏ To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at least once every month.
3. Press d button to position the cursor at Print Head Alignment and press the OK button. 4. Follow the instructions displayed on the LCD panel and press the OK button. The following alignment sheet is printed. 5. From the alignment pattern in set #1 on the printed test sheet, choose the vertical line that is aligned best. Press the u or d button to select the corresponding line number and press the OK button.
English 6. Repeat step 5 for the alignment patterns in sets #2, #3 and #4. 7. Press the OK button to finish.
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year as follows. 1. Unplug the printer’s power cord. 2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt from the sheet feeder. 4. If the outer case or the inside of the sheet feeder is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 5.
❏ Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer, as these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. ❏ Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. ❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. ❏ Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants. Unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed.
3. Remove the paper from the sheet feeder. 4. Open the printer cover again. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown below, then close the printer cover. 5. Close the CD/DVD guide if it is open. Raise the output tray, close the printer cover and the paper support. 6. Attach the protective materials to both sides of the printer. 7. Repack the printer and power cord in the original box. 8. Keep the printer level during transport. 9.
The solutions herein are for problems when printing directly from a memory card. Error/Warning Display You can identify many common printer problems using the display on your printer’s LCD panel. Error Display Solution Ink out. Black: T0481 Cyan: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486 Replace the ink cartridges shown, with a new ones. The genuine Epson ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. Paper is not set correctly.
A paper jam has occurred. See your printer’s documentation for information about cleaning the jam. Press the ( maintenance button to eject the jammed paper. See “The paper jams” on page 87 for details. Ink cartridges cannot be recognized. Black: T0481 Cyan: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486 Reinstall the cartridge shown. The genuine Epson ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. Service required.
Use a compatible and formatted memory card. Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter error. Disconnect the Adapter from the printer, then reconnect it. Disconnect the Adapter, then reconnect to the printer. System error. Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Stop button for 7 seconds to turn off the printer. Turn the printer off, and, after a few seconds, turn it on again. If the error is not cleared, contact your dealer.
Print Quality Problems Horizontal banding ❏ Make sure that the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. & See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 71 ❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. & See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 73 ❏ Use up ink cartridges within six months after opening their packages. ❏ Use the genuine Epson ink cartridges. ❏ Check the LCD panel.
❏ Make sure that the Paper Typeselected in the LCD panel is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer. Incorrect or missing colors ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility. & See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 71 If colors are still incorrect or missing, replace the color ink cartridge. If the problem persists, replace the black ink cartridge. & See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 64 ❏ If you have just replaced an ink cartridge, make sure the date on the box has not expired.
❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction. ❏ Make sure that the Paper Type setting in your LCD panel is correct. ❏ Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed, especially if you are using transparencies. ❏ If you are printing on glossy media or transparencies, place a support sheet (or a sheet of plain paper) beneath the stack, or load only one sheet at a time.
Blank pages print ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged nozzles. & See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 71 Printout has smears ❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction. ❏ Load and eject dry paper several times. If the problem persists, ink may have leaked inside the printer. In this case, wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, clean cloth.
❏ The paper is not loaded higher than the triangular load-limit mark on the edge guide. ❏ The paper stack fits under the tabs inside the edge guides. ❏ Paper is not jammed inside the printer. If it is, remove the jammed paper. & See “The paper jams” on page 87 ❏ The ink cartridges are not empty. If one is, replace the appropriate cartridge. & See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 64 Special loading instructions that came with your paper have been followed. Load the paper again.
Press the ( maintenance button to eject the jammed paper. If the error does not clear, turn the printer off, the printer cover and the CD/DVD guide. Remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces, then close the CD/DVD guide. Reload the paper, then press the ( maintenance button to resume printing. Note: If you cannot remove a foreign object easily by yourself, do not use force and do not disassemble the printer. Call your dealer for assistance.
Paper improperly loaded If you have loaded the paper too far into the printer, the printer cannot feed the paper correctly. Turn the printer off and gently remove the paper. Then turn the printer on and reload the paper properly. Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled ❏ If the paper does not eject fully, press the ( maintenance button, then open the printer cover and remove the paper. Also, check the Paper Size setting in the LCD panel.
English Printer Does Not Print LCD panel is off ❏ Press the P power button to make sure that the printer is on. ❏ Turn off the printer and make sure that the power cord is securely plugged in. ❏ Make sure that your outlet works and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer. LCD panel displays a warning or error message If the LCD panel displays a warning or error message, follow the instructions. See “Error/Warning Display” on page 79 for the explanation of warnings and error messages.
❏ If the ( maintenance light is on and paper is jammed in the printer, remove the paper from the printer. ❏ If the ( maintenance light is on and no paper is loaded, load more paper in the sheet feeder. ❏ If the ( maintenance light is flashing, ink is low. Obtain a replacement cartridge of the appropriate type. To determine which cartridge is low, see “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 64. ❏ If the ( maintenance light is on and ink is out, replace the appropriate ink cartridge.
If you are having difficulties using your printer with the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, refer to the "Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter" in the online Reference Guide. Communication Error The power light does not turn on Cause What to do The power cord may not be Turn off the printer and check the power properly plugged into the cord connections between the printer and electrical outlet. the electrical outlet. Then turn the printer back on.
The power light is on but nothing prints Cause What to do Your computer may not be Perform the setup procedure described in properly connected to the the Setup sheet. printer. The interface cable may Check both ends of the interface cable not be plugged in securely. between the printer and the computer. You may not be using the correct interface cable. If you are using the USB interface, use a Revision 1.1 cable. Some error may have occurred.
If you encounter problems while printing, you may need to cancel printing. To stop printing in progress, press Stop button. The printer will cancel all print jobs and stop printing, and eject any pages or CD/DVD tray that were printing. Depending on the printer’s status, printing may not stop immediately.
Customer Support Contacting Customer Support If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support.
Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation.
Options and Consumable Products Options The options below are available for your printer. Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter The optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is a wireless communication module used to print from digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, Mobile PCs, and other devices that support Bluetooth wireless technology without cables when connected to the printer.
English Ink cartridges You can use the following cartridges with your printer. Type of ink Product numbers of ink Black ink cartridge T0481 Color ink cartridge Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta T0482 T0483 T0484 T0485 T0486 Note: The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location. Media Types Epson offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs.
Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 90 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) 450 nozzles (90 × 5 colors) Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper.
English Paper specifications Single sheets: Size A4 210 × 297 mm 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in) A6 105 × 148 mm A5 148 × 210 mm B5 182 × 257 mm 9 × 13 cm (3.5 × 5 in) 13 × 20 cm (5 × 8 in) 20 × 25 cm (8 × 10 in) Letter 8 1/2 × 11 in Legal 8 1/2 × 14 in Paper types Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson Thickness (for plain bond paper) 0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.
Printable area Single sheets and index cards Normal Borderless A B-L B-R C Diagonal lines show printable area. A: The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). B-L: The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). B-R: The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). C: The minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). Note: Depending on the type of media being used, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared.
English Ink Cartridges Black (T0481) Cyan (T0482) Magenta (T0483) Yellow (T0484) Light Cyan (T0485) Light Magenta (T0486) Color Black. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan and Light Magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months of opening the package, at 25°C [77°F] Temperature Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Freezing:* -16°C (3.2°F) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25°C (77°F). c Caution: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges.
Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry Sheet feeder capacity About 120 sheets at 90 g/m² (24 lb) paper Dimensions Storage Width: 498 mm (19.6 inches) Depth: 264 mm (10.4 inches) Height: 225 mm (8.9 inches) Printing Width: 498 mm (19.6 inches) Depth: 476 mm (18.7 inches) Height: 289 mm (11.4 inches) Weight 6.0 kg (13.
Environmental Temperature Operation: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Humidity Operation*: 20 to 80% RH Storage:* 5 to 85% RH * Without condensation 103 English Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.
Built-in card slots Card Slots CF Type II card slot Compatible with “CF+ and CompactFlash Specification 1.4” SmartMedia card slot Compatible with “SmartMedia Standard 2000” Memory Stick/MemoryStick PRO card slot Compatible with “Memory Stick Standard version 1.3” SD/MMC card slot Compatible with “SD Memory Card Specifications / PART1. Physical Layer Specification Version 1.0” Compatible with “Memory Stick Standard Memory Stick PRO Format Specifications version 1.
CompactFlash English Compatible memory cards SmartMedia* Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo** Memory Stick PRO Duo** MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo** Microdrive SD (Secure Digital) Card MultiMediaCard miniSD card** xD-Picture Card Voltage Requirements 3.3 v Maximum current is 500 mA * Maximum capacity is 128 MB. ** Adapter required. Media type settings The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first.
Plain Plain paper Envelopes EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214 EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041442 Iron-On EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154 Matte EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight (A4) S041256 Photo EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140 S041622 S041857 EPSON Photo Paper (10 × 15 cm/4 × 6 in) S041134 Glossy 106 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4) S041287 S041624 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (10 × 15 cm/4 × 6 in) S041822 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (1
EPSON Photo Stickers 4 S041176 EPSON Photo Stickers 16 S041144 English Stickers External Storage Devices Connectivity Universal Serial Bus* Bit rate: 12 Mbps (Full speed device) Connector type: USB Series A Recommended cable length: Less than 2 meters Power supply Maximum current is 500 mA. * Not all USB devices are supported. Contact your regional customer support for details.
Standards and Approvals U.S. model: Safety UL 60950 CSA No.60950 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.
