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  • Page 1: Printer Basics

    Epson Stylus ® Photo R320 Printer Basics...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome! About PRINT Image Matching About Exif Print About Your Documentation Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Storing Your Photos Accessing Photos Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Connecting External Devices Saving Your Photos to an External Device Copying Photos to Your Computer...
  • Page 4 Cleaning the Roller Inserting a CD or DVD Printing Your Design Adjusting the Print Position Adjusting the Print Density Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head Replacing an Ink Cartridge Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer...
  • Page 5 Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS 9 Where To Get Help Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Energy Star Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index Contents...
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    PC. Here are some of the printer’s outstanding features: ■ Epson’s exclusive 6-color ink technology lets you achieve fine shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and excellent fill across a wide range of colors. Genuine Epson create long-lasting and water-resistant prints.

  • Page 8: About Print Image Matching

    Most digital cameras store Exif Print information such as shutter speed, metering, flash, exposure settings, resolution, and lens use in the JPEG image file. Your printer—along with Epson Software Film Factory or P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop—uses the information to ensure the most accurate image reproduction.

  • Page 9: About Your Documentation

    About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For basic printing without a computer, see the Quick Reference card. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■...
  • Page 10 When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen: Click here to expand the table of contents Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents, then click on the topic you want to view. ■...

  • Page 11: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Epson offers a wide variety of papers that let you customize your projects and achieve professional results. This chapter gives you guidelines on: ■ “Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder” below ■ “Storing Your Photos” on page 12 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 1.

  • Page 12: Storing Your Photos

    Reference Guide. Storing Your Photos With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus Photo R320 will last for many years. The special Epson inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with Epson papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.

  • Page 13: Accessing Photos

    “Copying Photos to Your Computer” on page 17 Inserting Memory Cards 1. Press the P Power button to turn on your Stylus Photo R320. 2. Open the memory card door. 3. Insert the memory card into one of the three slots, as shown below.

  • Page 14: Removing Memory Cards

    Caution: Do not remove a card while the card light is flashing; you may lose photos on your card. Connecting External Devices If you have one of the following devices, you can connect it directly to your printer using a USB cable: ■...
  • Page 15 Follow these steps to connect it: 1. Remove any memory cards from the printer. If you leave a card in the printer, images will be read from the card instead of your camera or storage device. 2. Connect the USB cable from your camera or storage device to the the front of the printer.

  • Page 16: Saving Your Photos To An External Device

    If it’s not compatible, you’ll see a screen saying that the connected device cannot be used. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the memory card you want to back up is inserted in the printer.

  • Page 17: Copying Photos To Your Computer

    1. Make sure your computer and printer are connected and turned on. 2. Open the memory card door. 3. Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot on the printer, as shown on page 13. 4. In Windows XP, you see a screen like this: You can choose any supported programs or options to open, view, or print your photos.

  • Page 18: Configuring Photostarter

    Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card, follow the steps below to remove it. Be sure to remove any cards before unplugging the USB cable from your printer. Caution: Do not eject a card while the card light is flashing or without performing the steps described below, or you may lose data on the card.

  • Page 19: Printing Without A Computer

    Advanced mode, press the Basic/Advanced button to select Basic mode. Before you can print, you need to load 4 × 6 inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (see page 11) and insert your camera’s memory card in the appropriate card slot (see page 13).

  • Page 20: Setting The Number Of Copies

    To select multiple photos in the Select Photo menu, use one of these settings: ■ Select several photos by number, and choose one or more copies of each—for Individual: example, photos 2, 9, and 17. ■ Print all the photos on your card. All: ■...

  • Page 21: Custom Photo Printing

    Custom Photo Printing Before you begin, make sure the printer is in Advanced mode. If the printer is in Basic mode, press the Basic/Advanced button to select Advanced mode. 1. Press to highlight 2. Press to highlight the photo number you want to print, then press To select multiple photos in the Select Photo menu, use one of these settings: ■...
  • Page 22 Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper Plain paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson ColorLife ® Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper 7.

  • Page 23: Saving Print Settings

    Prints 20 photos per sheet; the photo number and date are also printed with each photo. (Good for printing larger-size index prints.) Prints an index of your photos; up to 80 photos on each letter-size sheet of paper. Prints a CD/DVD jewel case insert with one photo on one side of the insert. Prints a CD/DVD jewel case insert with twenty-four photos;...

  • Page 24: Touching Up Your Photos

    Touching Up Your Photos Your Epson Stylus Photo R320 lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your photos without using a computer. Two basic types of adjustments are available: ■...

  • Page 25: Automatically Adjusting Your Photos

    Note: These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you’re done. Cropping and Sizing Your Photos Your Epson Stylus Photo R320 lets you decide how your photos fit on the page with two options: Crop Fit to Frame 1.
  • Page 26 The dimensions 1.2× and 1.5× indicate how much the printed part of your photo is zoomed. For example, if you select 1.5×, it zooms in to 1.5 times the original size. A higher zoom level crops more of the image out of the photo. 1.5×...

  • Page 27: Adding Photo Information

    Cropped area Fit to Frame turned on Note: These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you’re done. Adding Photo Information You can print the date and time each photo was taken, as well as the camera settings, in the lower right corner of your photos.

  • Page 28: Printing Special Layouts

    Printing Special Layouts Using special Epson paper, you can make greeting cards, jewel case inserts, and iron-on transfers. You can also print directly to CDs and DVDs without even turning on your computer. You can buy the following Epson papers for your projects: ■...

  • Page 29: Printing From Your Computer

    When you print from your computer, you can edit and enhance photos, create custom CDs or DVDs with your text or photos, or create greeting cards and calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 30: Basic Printing In Windows

    Basic Printing in Windows 1. From the File menu, click 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R320 Series 3. Click the Preferences button, click it. Then click 4. Select the following in the Printing Preferences or Properties window: Select your...
  • Page 31 Paper Type” on page 37 for more information about paper types. 7. Select your document or image Orientation. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 8. Click to close the Printing Preferences or Properties window.

  • Page 32: Selecting Default Settings

    Selecting Default Settings Your printer settings only apply to the program you’re currently using. If you want, you can change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs. 1. Right click the 2. Select Printer Settings 3. Select the default settings you want for all your applications, then click You can still change the printer settings in your program, if necessary.
  • Page 33 RPM) on selected papers, see your on-screen Reference Guide. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click ?. . You see a screen like this: Print Stylus Photo R320 Select Stylus Photo R320 Select Print Settings Select your Media Type (see page 37) Select Color (for color...
  • Page 34 11. Click Print 12. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock. Then double-click your printer name ( In OS X 10.3.x click the You see a screen like this: 13. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following: ■...

  • Page 35: Printing In Os 9

    RPM) on selected papers, see your on-screen Reference Guide. . You see a screen like this: Page Setup is selected. If not, you need to select your printer in the . You see a screen like this: Print Select higher quality or faster printing...
  • Page 36 If you turned on background printing, you can open the Print EPSON MonitorIV window by selecting it in the Application menu in the upper-right corner of your screen. 9. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following: ■...

  • Page 37: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    Selecting the Correct Paper Type When printing, always be sure to select the correct paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting. This tells the printer what kind of paper you’re using so it can adjust the ink coverage accordingly.

  • Page 38: Printing Borderless Photos

    Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Caution: If you use an unsupported paper size, ink may spray inside your printer and mar future printouts. See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings: ■ “Windows” on page 39 ■...

  • Page 39: Windows

    Windows Follow these steps to print borderless photos: 1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. Open the File menu and click You see a screen like this: Select Sheet Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation...

  • Page 40: Macintosh Os X

    Premium Luster Photo Paper 8. Select other print settings as necessary, then click Printing From Your Computer . You see a screen like this: Page Setup Select Stylus Photo R320 Choose a borderless Paper Size in the Format for pop-up menu. Print in the Printer pop-up menu.

  • Page 41: Macintosh Os 9

    Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Roller

    “Adjusting the Print Density” on page 48 Cleaning the Roller Before you print on CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to clean the roller inside the printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper.
  • Page 43 Follow these steps to load CDs and DVDs into your printer: Caution: If you don’t insert the tray correctly, you may damage the printer or tray. 1. Open the printer cover and push in the output tray extension. 2. Lower the CD/DVD tray guide.
  • Page 44 CD and ring lay flat on the tray; otherwise the printer may be damaged. 4. Insert the tray into the printer carefully, making sure it is level, not tilted up or down. Slide the tray under the tab and the two rollers. Push it in until the arrows on the tray and guide are aligned.

  • Page 45: Printing Your Design

    If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way you want, you may need to adjust the printing position. Use the blank cardboard position check disk included with your printer or an extra CD. You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD.
  • Page 46 4. Make sure Stylus Photo R320 (Windows) or Pattern 5. Click . The confirmation pattern is printed on the position check disk or CD. Print 6. Remove the position check disk or CD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks (distances labeled A and B as shown).
  • Page 47 7. Open the File menu and select Enter measurements here 8. Make sure Enter Values distance in the Height (Top) (Right) Right Space 9. Click to save the measurements. Adjust Print Position Windows (Windows) or (Macintosh) is checked. Input the A Value Entry box.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Print Density

    9. Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Then check the saturation levels again. You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in EPSON Print CD to adjust color saturation. See the EPSON Print CD on-screen help for instructions.

  • Page 49: Maintaining Your Printer

    “Transporting the Printer” on page 57 Note: You can also maintain your printer from the Maintenance tab on your driver (Windows) or from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). For details, read your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 9). The steps in this chapter must be performed with the printer in Advanced mode.

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Print Head

    Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. You can clean the print head either from the printer’s control panel or using your printer software. To clean it using the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network);...

  • Page 51: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson’s warranty.

  • Page 52: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
  • Page 53 4. Open the cartridge cover. 5. Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Dispose of it carefully. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
  • Page 54 9. 9. Close the ink cartridge cover. 10. Press and close the printer cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 11. When you see a message that charging is complete (after about a minute), press Maintaining Your Printer...

  • Page 55: Aligning The Print Head

    To align the print head from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network); see your on-screen Reference Guide for details. Note: For the best results, load letter-size Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment.

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Printer

    4. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the LCD screen and preview monitor. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners on these parts. 5. If ink has spilled inside the printer, wipe it off only in the area shown below using a soft, damp cloth.

  • Page 57: Transporting The Printer

    Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
  • Page 58 Maintaining Your Printer...

  • Page 59: Problem Solving

    ■ “Where To Get Help” on page 73 Diagnosing Problems Your Epson Stylus Photo R320 includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: ■ To identify the most common problems, check for messages on the control panel display and follow the instructions provided.

  • Page 60: Control Panel Messages

    Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486 The genuine Epson ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. Paper load error. Load paper correctly and press Maintenance. A paper jam has occurred. See printer manual to clear the jam.
  • Page 61 Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter error. Disconnect the Adapter from the printer, then reconnect it. System error. Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Stop button for 7 seconds to turn off the printer. Ink icon blinks Communicating with computer. Please wait.

  • Page 62: Running A Printer Check

    Running a Printer Check You may need to run a printer check to see if a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer.

  • Page 63: Setup Or Software Installation Problems

    ■ If you are using Macintosh OS X and you do not see the printer name in the Format for menu under Page Setup, you may need to set up your printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. See the Start Here sheet for instructions.

  • Page 64: Printer Problems

    Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 50. ■ The printer won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions.

  • Page 65: Print Quality Problems

    Printing without a computer is also a bit slower. ■ If you are printing a landscape photo without a computer, it takes longer for the printer to rotate and process the image. Your memory card does not work correctly.
  • Page 66 Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 55 for instructions. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you load paper with the printable side face up. The printable side is usually the whiter or brighter side of the paper.
  • Page 67 Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. You can also use your printer’s color management features. See your on-screen Reference Guide for more information.

  • Page 68: Problems With Paper Feeding

    ■ Adjust the print density as described on page 48. ■ Adjust the brightness or contrast (see the EPSON Print CD on-screen help for details). Problem Solving button to eject the paper, then select the correct paper size. button to clear the jam. If that doesn’t clear the Maintenance button.

  • Page 69: Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is reversed. Turn off the Flip Horizontal window or the mirror setting in your program. (If you’re printing on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be reversed.) The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected, or is the active printer in the Print Center, Printer Setup Utility, or Macintosh Chooser.

  • Page 70: Uninstalling Printer Software

    Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 75. Then try printing again. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in your software, or is set as the active printer in the Print Center, Printer Setup Utility, or Macintosh Chooser. ■...

  • Page 71: Macintosh Os X

    Change/Remove 8. Restart your computer when you’re done. When you are ready to reinstall the printer software, follow the instructions for your operating system on the Start Here sheet. Note: Remember that you don’t need to reinstall your optional photo software or on-screen Reference Guide, and you won’t see the license agreement.

  • Page 72: Macintosh Os 9

    Macintosh OS 9 1. Close all applications. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. In the Epson window, scroll down and double-click the 4. Double-click the English 5. Double-click the OS 9 6. Double-click the Installer 7. In the Installer dialog box, select button.

  • Page 73: Where To Get Help

    Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers...
  • Page 74 Problem Solving...

  • Page 75: Notices

    ■ VGA or better display adapter and monitor ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ Windows-compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. Caution: Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

  • Page 76: Important Safety Instructions

    ■ Always turn the printer off using the P Power button. It may take a moment for the printer to shut off after you press the button. Don’t switch off the power strip or unplug the printer until the printer is off.

  • Page 77: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.

  • Page 78: Energy Star Compliance

    NERGY As an E Partner, Epson has determined that this product NERGY meets the E NERGY office equipment program is a voluntary partnership NERGY with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

  • Page 79: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...

  • Page 80: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one. If your printer is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you.
  • Page 81 ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL,...
  • Page 82 Notices...

  • Page 83: Index

    19, 20, 23 CardMonitor, 65, 71, 72 adjusting print density, 48 adjusting print position, 45 to 47 cleaning roller, 42 inserting in printer, 42 to 44 ordering, 28 printing on, 41 to 48 problems, 68 to 69 Characters, incorrect, 70...
  • Page 84 Flip Horizontal setting, 69 Full bleed printing, 38 to 41 Glossy papers, 19, 22, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Grainy prints, 66 Head Cleaning utility, 50 to 51 Help, Epson, 73 High Speed setting, 65 Incorrect characters, 70 colors, 67...
  • Page 85 P.I.M., see PRINT Image Matching Page Setup Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, 35 Macintosh OS X, 32 Paper Epson, 12, 19, 22, 37, 38 to 41 feeding problems, 68 loading, 11 to 12 orientation, 11 to 12, 33, 35 Paper Size setting...
  • Page 86 Sizing photos, 25 to 27 Slow printing, 64 SmartMedia card, 13 Smeared printout, 68 Index Software EPSON Print CD, 41, 45 to 48 problems, solving, 63 uninstalling, 70 to 72 Storing photos, 12 System requirements, 75 Touching up photos, 24 to 25...
  • Page 89 Epson Ink Jet Papers Use Epson paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned Epson’s printers all of their awards! Epson papers are specially coated to work with genuine Epson inks. Here are details about just a few of Epson’s papers:...

  • Page 90: How To Order Epson Ink And Paper

    How To Order Epson Ink and Paper To order Epson ink cartridges and paper, contact your dealer or call the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

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