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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content...
  • Page 2 edge guides paper support extension paper support ink cartridge clamp paper light thickness lever black ink color ink out light out light printer cover control panel output tray output tray extensions load/eject button power button cleaning button...
  • Page 3 General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. disclaims any and all rights in those marks. EPSON The E emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. NERGY Copyright © 1997 by Epson America, Inc. 4007083 4/97...

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements How To Use Your Manuals Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Where to Get Help Electronic Support Services Compliance NERGY Energy-saving Tips Important Safety Instructions Basic Printing Printing from Windows Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications Setting Default Printer Options Checking Printer Status Printing from a Macintosh...
  • Page 6 Saving Custom Settings Printing on Special Media Using Special Media Letterhead, Pre-printed Forms, and Legal-size Paper EPSON 360 dpi, High Quality, and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON 4 6 Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film, and Transparencies...
  • Page 7 Network Printing on a PC Setting Up the Host System Setting Up Remote Systems Setting Up Your Network Path in Windows 95 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Print Heads Using the Head Cleaning Utility Using the Control Panel Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge Installing the New Cartridge...
  • Page 8 Only the P power light is on, but nothing prints The S paper out light is flashing or on A B black or A color ink out light is flashing or on The S and Plights are flashing All the lights are flashing The printer has finished charging the ink cartridge, but the Ppower light is still flashing The printer software installed with Windows 3.1 does not...
  • Page 9 Specifications Printing Paper Ink Cartridge Mechanical Electrical Environmental Safety Approvals Interface Glossary Index...
  • Page 10 ® Your tylus printer is the ideal output device for EPSON S Photo full-color layout proofs, digital photography, photo editing—or any imaging project you create on your computer. The printer includes the following features: Exclusive Micro Piezo ink jet technology for smaller,...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    CD-ROM drive, you can get the printer driver software on diskettes or download it through your modem. Contact EPSON as described on pages 4 and 5. Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system should have: ®...

  • Page 12: How To Use Your Manuals

    Chapter 6 provides solutions for any problems you may have. The Appendix provides the technical details on your printer, ink cartridges, and media. EPSON A Glossary and an Index Introduction . This User’s guide included at the end of the book.

  • Page 13: Warnings, Cautions, Notes, And Tips

    Notes contain important information about your printer. Tips contain additional hints for great printing. Where to Get Help provides customer support and service through a EPSON network of authorized EPSON (800) 922-8911 for the nearest location or the following services:...

  • Page 14: Electronic Support Services

    EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password. EPSON Download Service You can call the Download Service at (800) 442-2007.

  • Page 15: Energy Star Compliance

    ® Members of CompuServe can type at the menu GO EPSON prompt to reach CompuServe’s Epson America Forum. As an owner of an product, you are eligible for a free EPSON introductory CompuServe membership, which entitles you to an introductory credit and your own user ID and password.

  • Page 16: Energy-Saving Tips

    Energy-saving Tips Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise: If your monitor isn’t E NERGY when you’re not using it. Turn off your computer, printer, and monitor each day when you are done using them. Use the print preview option in your software so you can catch errors before you print something.
  • Page 17 Introduction Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
  • Page 18 Introduction Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them. Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. Always turn the printer off using the Ppower button. When this button is pressed, the Ppower light flashes briefly then goes out.

  • Page 19: Basic Printing

    Note: If you need driver software for Windows NT and it’s not included in your box, you can download it from EPSON. See page 5 in the Introduction for more information. Basic Printing It’s easy to print with your new have to set up your printer, following the instructions in the Quick Setup guide.

  • Page 20: Setting Printer Options From Windows Applications

    Print contains the settings you change most often, including the number of copies and the pages you want printed. 2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo printer is selected, and then click the Printer button. (You may have to click a combination of these buttons.) You see a dialog box like the following:...
  • Page 21 (See page 1-5 for more information.) Basic Printing . The Automatic you want to print on from the . This lets you choose Speed tab and choose your paper size, . You Close Print Despooler EPSON...

  • Page 22: Setting Default Printer Options

    1. Click , point to Start Settings 2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 3. Select . Then click the Properties You see the Main printer settings dialog box, as shown on page 1-2. Any changes you make will become the default settings for all your applications and documents.

  • Page 23: Checking Printer Status

    The printer is currently printing. The ink level is low or empty; check the Ink Out light on the control panel and replace the cartridge if necessary. Basic Printing espooler dialog EPSON D The name of the file you’re printing appears here Click to...

  • Page 24: Printing From A Macintosh

    Basic Printing Note: On the Macintosh, printer settings are saved with your document, but you can’t save them from one application to another. You’ll have to check your settings each time you print from a new application. If you want to reuse settings, you can create document templates for your favorite...
  • Page 25 If you click Advanced instead of Automatic, you can choose PhotoEnhance from the list of modes. See Chapter 2 for more information. 5. Make sure the Mode option is set to printer software determines the best settings for your print job.

  • Page 26: Choosing Paper And Other Media

    Following is a list of the media available for ink jet printers. See Chapter 3 for more information on EPSON using special paper and other materials. Media name EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper...

  • Page 27: What To Do When The Printer Lights Flash

    What To Do When the Printer Lights Flash black ink out light color ink out light The four lights on your printer’s control panel show the printer’s status and alert you to problems like paper jams. When the paper light comes on, your paper ran out or is incorrectly loaded.

  • Page 28: Custom Printing

    Follow these steps to print with predefined settings: 1. Create your image or project in your application software. 2. Access the Main printer settings dialog box as described on page 1-2 (Windows) or page 1-6 (Macintosh). EPSON ™ on the Macintosh.
  • Page 29 Custom Printing Note: When you use advanced settings, the Quality/Speed slider disappears. You see one of the following dialog boxes: Click Advanced, then click here to see a list of project types Windows Macintosh Click Advanced, then click here to see a list of project types...
  • Page 30 The Photo setting and the PhotoEnhance setting have similar effects. However, PhotoEnhance intelligently analyzes your image data, and its effect varies widely depending on your image.The Photo setting consistently increases contrast. You may have to experiment to choose the best setting for your needs.

  • Page 31: Customizing Print Quality And Special Effects

    7. If you’re printing on envelopes, EPSON Photo Paper, or other special-size media, make sure you select the correct paper size. If you’re using Windows, click the you’re using a Macintosh, choose menu of your application.
  • Page 32 Some of these options are automatically set or disabled by other settings you choose Note: The Print Quality option you choose limits your choice of Media Types. Be sure to check both of these settings. Macintosh 4. Choose one of the following Economy For low-resolution rough drafts on plain paper.
  • Page 33 Custom Printing If vertical lines in your printout are misaligned when you use the High Speed setting, you may need to align the print heads. See Chapter 5 for instructions. 7. Choose any of the following options. Some of these settings are automatically selected or disabled by the (resolution) you choose.

  • Page 34: Customizing Color Settings

    Customizing Color Settings You can choose from several color adjustment modes or manually adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation. For professional color correction, you can set individual CMY color values. To achieve the maximum color accuracy, you can use Image Color Matching (ICM) under Windows 95 or ColorSync on the Macintosh.
  • Page 35 Custom Printing The Photo-realistic setting and the PhotoEnhance setting have similar effects. However, PhotoEnhance intelligently analyzes your image data, and its effect varies widely depending on your image. Photo-realistic consistently increases contrast. You may have to experiment to choose the best setting for your needs.

  • Page 36: Using Colorsync On The Macintosh

    Note: When you choose PhotoEnhance, ICM, or ColorSync, all the other color options are preset. 4. For even more fine-tuning, choose (Windows 95), or ColorSync PhotoEnhance Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness.
  • Page 37 Custom Printing Note: The EPSON Standard profile is custom- designed for your printer. If you use a scanner or other color imaging equipment, you may have other profiles available. ColorSync uses profile information from each device— including your tylus Photo—to achieve accurate color EPSON S matching.

  • Page 38: Saving Custom Settings

    Note: You can save up to 10 groups of settings. 9. Click , and then click Saving Custom Settings After you’ve fine-tuned your printer settings for a special project, you can save your settings as a group. Then you can easily select the settings the next time you print a similar project.

  • Page 39: Printing On Special Media

    Special Media Your tylus Photo lets you print on just about any kind EPSON S of paper you want to use. You can get great results printing on various sizes of plain paper, letterhead, and envelopes. You’ll get even better results with specially coated ink jet paper. For the best output, use ’s Photo Paper or other photo quality...
  • Page 40 Printing on Special Media For this media name . . . Plain paper Envelopes EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Special Coated Paper for 360 dpi Printing EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper...

  • Page 41: Letterhead, Pre-Printed Forms, And Legal-Size Paper

    Always load the top edge first. If you’re loading legal-size paper, pull out the paper support extension. EPSON 360 dpi, High Quality, and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.

  • Page 42: Epson 4 6 Photo Paper

    Printing on Special Media 6 Photo Paper EPSON Photo paper (4 6) is perforated around the edges, so you can trim your printouts and “bleed” the photo—extend it to the edge of the paper—on all sides. Follow these steps to print on...

  • Page 43: Epson Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film, And Transparencies

    See the Appendix for more storage information. 4. Choose EPSON Photo Paper 4 6 in setting and as the Maximum 5. Choose Photo Quality Glossy Paper setting.
  • Page 44 Printing on Special Media 2. Before you load the media, place the included support sheet or a plain paper sheet beneath the stack. You can load up to 20 sheets of glossy paper, 30 sheets of glossy film, or 10 transparencies. However, you may get better results by loading one sheet at a time.

  • Page 45: Envelopes

    Note: Before you print, make sure you set the Paper Size option for the type of envelope you’re using. Set the Media Type to Plain paper. Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. Adjust the left edge guide and load the envelopes as shown, flap edge first and printable side up: Set the thickness lever to the + position when you print on...

  • Page 46: Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

    Flip Horizontal option in your printer software. EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Use these cards to print photos, postcards, or greeting cards. You can load up to 30 cards at a time with the included support sheet or a sheet of plain paper beneath the stack.

  • Page 47: Printing Panoramic Images And Other Custom Size Projects

    Printing Panoramic Images and Other Custom Size Projects You can use banner paper or ordinary (continuous-form) computer paper to print an image up to 44 inches long. You can also print on any size paper that fits into the printer (at least 3.94 3.94), by using the custom page size feature of your printer software on either a Windows computer or a Macintosh.

  • Page 48: Printing A Panoramic Image From Windows

    Printing on Special Media Printing a Panoramic Image from Windows Follow these steps to print a panoramic image or other custom-size project on a Windows computer: 1. Create the project in your graphics application or other software. You can create it in either portrait or landscape orientation.

  • Page 49: Printing A Panoramic Image From A Macintosh

    If you’re using computer paper, choose Plain paper for the Media Type setting. If you’re using coated banner paper, try the Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper setting. The following dialog box appears: 6. Type inches for the Paper Width inches for the Paper Height.
  • Page 50 Printing on Special Media You see a dialog box like the following: 3. Choose Portrait Landscape orientation you want. Set the printable area if necessary. 4. Click the button. The following dialog box Customize appears: Click to create a new paper size 5.
  • Page 51 If you’re using computer paper, choose Plain paper for the Media Type setting. If you’re using coated banner paper, try the Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper setting. 7. To print a panoramic image, type and up to inches for the “landscape”...

  • Page 52: Managing Print Jobs And Network Printing

    Note: The Status Monitor doesn’t appear if you’re printing over a network. Print Jobs and Network Printing Your printer software includes several utilities for managing print jobs. You can use them to monitor your printer’s status, set up large jobs to print later, and handle network printing. If you’re using your printer on a network, you need to follow special setup procedures.

  • Page 53: Using The Spool Manager

    (Windows 95) or at the bottom of your desktop (Windows 3.1). To open it at any time, double-click the icon in the EPSON program group or folder. You see the Spool Manager window: The Spool Manager window displays the status of your print queues and journal files and lets you control them.
  • Page 54 For information about any of these procedures, use the Spool Manager Help menu. Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing Here are some of the things you can do: Hold or release a queue Send journal files to your printer over a network Hold, re-queue, or delete a journal file Select the information you want to see in the Spool Manager window...

  • Page 55: Using The Status Monitor

    4. In the dialog box, change the spool directory to the one you created in step 1. Then click 5. Make sure tylus EPSON S from the Queue menu. The Queue Setup dialog box Setup appears. 6. Make sure the spool directory is the one you created in step 1.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 3. Click the EPSON Status Monitor Despooler window with the Status Monitor at the bottom: 4. Check the amount of ink you have left. For more information about the Despooler window, see page 1-5.

  • Page 57: Managing Print Jobs On A Macintosh

    Chooser and increase the memory allocation for Monitor2. Follow these steps: 1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu and select the icon. Then click either the printer or EPSON Stylus(EX) modem icon. 2. Under Background Printing Chooser.

  • Page 58: Using The Macintosh Status Monitor

    Follow these steps: 1. Choose from the File menu or click the print icon in Print your application. You see the printer settings dialog box. , set the Prefered Size icon on EPSON Monitor2...
  • Page 59 Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing 2. Click the button. You see the Utility menu: Utility For information about these three utilities, see Chapter 5 3. Click the Status Monitor amount of ink remaining in the printer and displays the Status Monitor window: Click to control messages and warnings...

  • Page 60: Network Printing On A Pc

    These files can then be printed from another computer attached to the printer. First you need to install the EPSON S software on each computer that is going to print on the network. Then run Spool Manager and identify the shared directory to use for journal files.

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Host System

    Follow these steps to set up the computer connected to the printer: 1. Create an icon for the EPSON (EPSPMGR4.EXE) in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder. 2. Place this icon in the Startup folder. 3. Open the Spool Manager window as described on page 4-2.

  • Page 62: Setting Up Your Network Path In Windows 95

    Follow these steps: 1. Click , point to Start Settings, 2. Right-click the EPSON S Properties Click the tab. You see the dialog box shown below: Details 3. Click the button, then specify the network path...
  • Page 63 Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing 4. Open the Spool Manager window as described on page 4-2. 5. In the Spool Manager window, double-click your printer’s queue. The Queue Setup dialog box appears. 6. Make sure the Use Print Manager for this port checked.

  • Page 64: Maintenance And Transportation

    Maintenance and Transportation It’s easy to keep your EPSON S best. All you have to do is follow the simple instructions in this chapter for replacing ink cartridges, moving the printer, and performing routine maintenance. This chapter covers the following procedures:...

  • Page 65: Using The Head Cleaning Utility

    Maintenance and Transportation Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes. Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to run the utility from a Windows computer or a Macintosh: 1.

  • Page 66: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty. After the cleaning cycle is complete and the Ppower light stops flashing, you need to run a nozzle check.

  • Page 67: Removing An Empty Ink Cartridge

    5-7. Use these ink cartridges within six months of installing EPSON them and before the expiration date on the package: Black ink cartridge: S020093 Color ink cartridge: S020110 When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S.

  • Page 68: Installing The New Cartridge

    Caution: Don’t open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, you can’t reuse it. Even if the cartridge contains ink, reusing it may damage the print head. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Page 69 Maintenance and Transportation Caution: You must remove the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; leaving the tape on will permanently damage it. Do not remove the clear seal from the bottom of the cartridge; ink will leak out. 2.

  • Page 70: Replacing An Outdated Ink Cartridge

    4. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. 5. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, remove it as 6. Press the Caution: Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge...

  • Page 71: Aligning The Print Heads

    Maintenance and Transportation Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print heads by hand. Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge before the B black or A color ink out light is flashing or on: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing. 2.

  • Page 72: Cleaning The Printer

    Caution: Don’t touch the gears inside the printer. Never use alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Don’t use a hard or abrasive brush. Don’t get water on the printer components. Don’t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.

  • Page 73: Transporting The Printer

    Maintenance and Transportation Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Transporting the Printer If you want to move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation and repack it in the original box. Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a paper jam or other problem. The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem, following the guidelines in this chapter. Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed. This chapter tells you everything you need to know about the following: Diagnosing problems...

  • Page 75: Running A Printer Check

    5. After it prints the page, turn off the printer. Remember to reconnect the interface cable, then turn on the printer and your computer. tylus Photo EPSON S program EPSON as described under “Where to Get...

  • Page 76: Improving Print Quality

    Clean the print heads (see Chapter 5 for instructions). Use higher quality paper appropriate for your print job (see Chapter 3 for a list of EPSON Match the Media Type dialog box to the type of media you loaded in the printer (see Chapter 3 for details).

  • Page 77: Vertical Lines Are Misaligned Or Vertical Banding Appears

    Troubleshooting Vertical lines are misaligned or vertical banding appears Possible cause The print head nozzles are clogged. High Speed mode is turned on. The print heads are misaligned. The printed image has incorrect or missing colors Possible cause The Ink option is set to Black.

  • Page 78: The Printed Image Is Faint Or Has Gaps

    The printed image is faint or has gaps Possible cause The print head nozzles are clogged. The Media Type setting doesn’t match the loaded paper. The loaded paper is damaged, old, or dirty. The ink cartridges are low on ink. The printed image is blurry or smeared Possible cause The printer’s thickness...

  • Page 79: Photographic Images Look Grainy Or Rough

    Troubleshooting Photographic images look grainy or rough Possible cause The print heads are misaligned. The resolution of your image may be too low. Color documents print in black and white Possible cause Your printer is not selected in your application. Color printing is not selected.

  • Page 80: Only The P Power Light Is On, But Nothing Prints

    If your Macintosh has a built-in modem, connect the printer to the printer port. Open the Extensions folder, EPSON folder, and Spool folder. Then delete any queued files. If the printer sounds like it’s trying to print but doesn’t feed paper, clean the print heads;...

  • Page 81: A B Black Or A Color Ink Out Light Is Flashing Or On

    Remove the packing material, following the instructions on the Notice Sheet in the box. Turn off your printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights still flash or stay on, contact EPSON as described in the Introduction. Solution Press down on the clamp to lock it into place.

  • Page 82: The Printer Software Installed With Windows 3.1 Does Not Work Correctly After You Upgrade To Windows 95

    Status Monitor. You see a type 11 or memory error message (Macintosh) Possible cause You may need to increase the memory allocation for your application, EPSON Monitor2, or both. Solution Reinstall the printer software after installing Windows 95. Solution Click Do not install a driver, and then click OK.

  • Page 83: A Portion Of Your Image Doesn't Print (Macintosh)

    A portion of your image doesn’t print (Macintosh) Possible cause Your system doesn’t have enough available memory. You may need to increase the memory allocation for your application, EPSON Monitor2, or both. Printing is too slow Possible cause Your printer software options are set incorrectly.

  • Page 84: Your Printer Icon Doesn't Appear In The Chooser (Macintosh)

    Possible cause You’re using System 7.5.2 Solution In the Extensions Manager, disable Quick Draw GX. Make sure Monitor2 and Stylus Color are enabled, then restart EPSON EPSON your Macintosh. Solution In your Extensions folder, delete Monitor2, and the folder. Then reinstall the printer driver EPSON software.

  • Page 85: Paper Doesn't Feed

    Troubleshooting Paper doesn’t feed Try this Remove the stack of paper from the sheet feeder Multiple pages feed at the same time Try this Remove the stack of paper. Paper jams inside the printer Try this Turn off your printer, open the cover, and remove all the paper that’s inside, including any small pieces...

  • Page 86: Paper Doesn't Eject Fully Or Is Wrinkled

    Delete the stalled print jobs in Spool Manager following the instructions in Chapter 4. Then try printing again. Open the Extensions folder, EPSON folder, and Spool folder. Then delete any queued files. Increase the memory requirements for EPSON Monitor2, following the instructions in Chapter 4.

  • Page 87: The Margins Are Incorrect

    Troubleshooting The margins are incorrect Possible cause Margins are set incorrectly in your software application. Paper settings in the printer software are incorrect for your paper size. The image is inverted as if viewed in a mirror Possible cause You used a Flip Horizontal option in your application software or the printer software.

  • Page 88: Something On The Page Is Wrong Or Missing

    If your Macintosh has only one serial port, open the Chooser, click the EPSON Stylus (EX) icon, and then select the modem port. Connect the interface cable to the printer port. Then open the Chooser, click the EPSON Stylus (EX) icon, and then select the printer port.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Line spacing Paper feed speed Input buffer Character tables Specifications s exclusive drop-on-demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology EPSON’ 32 nozzles 6 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) 20 inches per second (printable area 8.26 inches) Print quality...

  • Page 90: Paper

    Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper. EPSON ink jet papers and other special media are only usable under normal conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77°F (15 to 25°C) Humidity:...
  • Page 91 Printable area Single sheet The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm). The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).

  • Page 92: Ink Cartridge

    It thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty. Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.

  • Page 93: Electrical

    Electrical Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Environmental Temperature Humidity Safety Approvals Safety standards Interface Parallel interface Forward channel Specification 120V Model Input voltage range 103.5 to 132V Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption...
  • Page 94 Specifications Reverse channel Serial interface Initialization Hardware initialization Software initialization Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 Nibble 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 The printer’s built-in serial interface is based on the RS-423 standard.

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Glossary banding The horizontal lines that sometimes appear in a printed image. See also MicroWeave. bidirectional Moving the print head from left to right and right to left, for faster output. buffer The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before printing it.
  • Page 96 This has the opposite effect of the Finest Detail setting. A version of the ESC/P (Epson Standard Code for Printers) command language, which gives you control of your printer from your computer. Commands in this language produce enhanced graphics printing.
  • Page 97 media Materials upon which data is printed, such as envelopes, plain paper, special paper, and transparencies. Micro Piezo Ink jet technology that uses an electronic pulse to precisely force the ink through the print head. This results in smaller, cleaner dots, sharp lines, and crisp text.
  • Page 98 This data is then sent to the printer directly or to the print server. software program that converts print data into codes EPSON that your printer understands. See also spool. software program that displays the printer’s status,...

  • Page 99: Index

    Cyan setting Default printer options, setting Deleting print job Despooler Dithering Draft printing Economy setting Electrical specifications NERGY Energy-saving tips Envelopes Environmental specifications EPSON 3-13 Index color print quality project types saving 2-11 special effects printing specifications Accessories Customer Care Centers...
  • Page 100 Faint printouts Fax-on-Demand Film, see Photo Quality Glossy media Flip Horizontal setting Forms, printing Glossy media choosing printing specifications Halftoning setting Head Cleaning utility Help Horizontal banding ICM (Image Color Matching) Index cards, see Photo Quality Ink Jet media Initialization Ink cartridge replacing specifications...
  • Page 101 Panoramic images loading paper printing from Macintosh 3-11 3-13 printing from Windows 3-10 3-11 Paper coated glossy, see Photo Quality Glossy media handling problems 6-11 6-13 legal letterhead photo, see Photo paper (4 6) plain specifications support thickness lever types Paper jams 6-12 Paper size, custom...
  • Page 102 Spool Manager problems 6-13 using Status Monitor Macintosh problems Windows Support, EPSON System requirements, 2 Technical specifications Testing printer Text/Graph setting Thickness lever Transparencies choosing printing specifications Transporting printer 5-10 Troubleshooting T-shirt transfer paper User Defined paper size Utilities Head Cleaning...

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