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... Head 25 Aligning the Print Head 26 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Checking the Ink Supply 28 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 28 Ink Cartridge Precautions 29 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 29 Cleaning the EPSON 1000 ICS 31 Transporting the EPSON 1000 ICS 33 Problem Solving 35 Identifying Parts 35 Diagnosing Problems 37 Checking the Control Panel Error Messages 37 Printing a Nozzle Check 39 Problems and Solutions 39 Setup and Software Installation Problems 39 Printing and Copying Problems 40 Scanning Problems 42 Problems with Paper Feeding 43 Print Quality...
... Head 25 Aligning the Print Head 26 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Checking the Ink Supply 28 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 28 Ink Cartridge Precautions 29 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 29 Cleaning the EPSON 1000 ICS 31 Transporting the EPSON 1000 ICS 33 Problem Solving 35 Identifying Parts 35 Diagnosing Problems 37 Checking the Control Panel Error Messages 37 Printing a Nozzle Check 39 Problems and Solutions 39 Setup and Software Installation Problems 39 Printing and Copying Problems 40 Scanning Problems 42 Problems with Paper Feeding 43 Print Quality...
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... EPSON 1000 ICS CD-ROM. A browser is in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to it. If there's a right arrow , click it . After expanding the table of contents. The manual is not included on the left to close a subtopic list. If you installed your hard drive: click Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Online Reference Guide > Online Reference Guide. Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide Your software...
... EPSON 1000 ICS CD-ROM. A browser is in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to it. If there's a right arrow , click it . After expanding the table of contents. The manual is not included on the left to close a subtopic list. If you installed your hard drive: click Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Online Reference Guide > Online Reference Guide. Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide Your software...
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... on the next screen.) If you click the print icon on the Print dialog box: ■ Make sure EPSON 1000 ICS is selected. ■ Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 're ready to change the printer software settings before printing. 8 Opening the Printer Software Opening the Printer Software After you open your printer software Make the following selections on your application's tool bar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you may not...
... on the next screen.) If you click the print icon on the Print dialog box: ■ Make sure EPSON 1000 ICS is selected. ■ Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 're ready to change the printer software settings before printing. 8 Opening the Printer Software Opening the Printer Software After you open your printer software Make the following selections on your application's tool bar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you may not...
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... and straight vertical line should look something like this allows any white lines or gaps, clean the print head again. Make sure the EPSON 1000 ICS is turned on page 39. 3. Examine the nozzle check pattern you may need to confirm the print head nozzles are clean: make sure paper is loaded. 26 Aligning the Print Head It should be complete, with no gaps in the EPSON 1000 ICS and press the left Menu button several times until you 're done. 5. The nozzle check pattern prints. 4.
... and straight vertical line should look something like this allows any white lines or gaps, clean the print head again. Make sure the EPSON 1000 ICS is turned on page 39. 3. Examine the nozzle check pattern you may need to confirm the print head nozzles are clean: make sure paper is loaded. 26 Aligning the Print Head It should be complete, with no gaps in the EPSON 1000 ICS and press the left Menu button several times until you 're done. 5. The nozzle check pattern prints. 4.
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Scan Clear Clear all(3sec.) Menu Copies Value B&W Color Copy left Menu button on the control panel several times until you see Print Head Alignment and then press the x Copy button to use a magnifying glass or loupe. Use the Value buttons to replace one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. 4. Replacing an Ink Cartridge If the Error light on the EPSON 1000 ICS is properly aligned. If pattern 8 was the best aligned in the status monitor that your ink levels are low in each other patterns were better...
Scan Clear Clear all(3sec.) Menu Copies Value B&W Color Copy left Menu button on the control panel several times until you see Print Head Alignment and then press the x Copy button to use a magnifying glass or loupe. Use the Value buttons to replace one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. 4. Replacing an Ink Cartridge If the Error light on the EPSON 1000 ICS is properly aligned. If pattern 8 was the best aligned in the status monitor that your ink levels are low in each other patterns were better...
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... after cleaning and aligning the print head, you an approximate percentage of installing them . When you see this window. Menu buttons ■ In Windows, double-click the printer icon on the EPSON 1000 ICS control panel several Copies Clear times until you need to your ink supply, do not refill them and before the expiration date on page 10, click the Utility tab, and then click EPSON Status Monitor. If one of your screen). When a cartridge is low, you...
... after cleaning and aligning the print head, you an approximate percentage of installing them . When you see this window. Menu buttons ■ In Windows, double-click the printer icon on the EPSON 1000 ICS control panel several Copies Clear times until you need to your ink supply, do not refill them and before the expiration date on page 10, click the Utility tab, and then click EPSON Status Monitor. If one of your screen). When a cartridge is low, you...
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... need help determine what the cause of the unit, refer to your software. Identifying Parts If you the basics for diagnosing and solving problems. ■ First see "Diagnosing Problems" on the next page: paper support document cover paper guide control panel release button Problem Solving 35 Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section for your product to see "Problems and Solutions" on page 39 for solutions to common setup, software, print quality, paper feeding, or other problems...
... need help determine what the cause of the unit, refer to your software. Identifying Parts If you the basics for diagnosing and solving problems. ■ First see "Diagnosing Problems" on the next page: paper support document cover paper guide control panel release button Problem Solving 35 Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section for your product to see "Problems and Solutions" on page 39 for solutions to common setup, software, print quality, paper feeding, or other problems...
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.... Error Message Solution Color ink out - - > The color ink cartridge has run out of ink. Paper out - - > Load paper in the sheet feeder, then press the Load paper in the sheet feeder and press x Copy button to replace the ink cartridge. Scanner error - - > Turn off the EPSON 1000 ICS, then press it clicks securely into place. Press the Copy button to begin replacing page 29 to turn it back on . press the Clear button to suppress this Copy button to continue printing...
.... Error Message Solution Color ink out - - > The color ink cartridge has run out of ink. Paper out - - > Load paper in the sheet feeder, then press the Load paper in the sheet feeder and press x Copy button to replace the ink cartridge. Scanner error - - > Turn off the EPSON 1000 ICS, then press it clicks securely into place. Press the Copy button to begin replacing page 29 to turn it back on . press the Clear button to suppress this Copy button to continue printing...
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Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in your software settings, the interface cable, or your computer. Press the left Menu button on to determine whether a problem comes from the EPSON 1000 ICS itself or some troubleshooting tips for your EPSON 1000 ICS and its ink delivery system. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in the sheet feeder. 2. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on the control panel until charging...
Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in your software settings, the interface cable, or your computer. Press the left Menu button on to determine whether a problem comes from the EPSON 1000 ICS itself or some troubleshooting tips for your EPSON 1000 ICS and its ink delivery system. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in the sheet feeder. 2. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on the control panel until charging...
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... Guide. 40 Problems and Solutions You need to connect the EPSON 1000 ICS at the correct time during the installation process. Make sure you follow the steps on your Start Here poster carefully when you 're printing over a network, see your EPSON 1000 ICS for instructions on , but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the USB cable is detected by the driver. Printing and Copying Problems Only the POperate light is on configuring your computer documentation. Your EPSON software may not have software installation...
... Guide. 40 Problems and Solutions You need to connect the EPSON 1000 ICS at the correct time during the installation process. Make sure you follow the steps on your Start Here poster carefully when you 're printing over a network, see your EPSON 1000 ICS for instructions on , but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the USB cable is detected by the driver. Printing and Copying Problems Only the POperate light is on configuring your computer documentation. Your EPSON software may not have software installation...
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... on page 2) for instructions. ■ Check your paper size. see page 25 for your software documentation for instructions on page 2. ■ The print head nozzles may also need cleaning; See "Printer Specifications" in your printer driver (see page 9) or the B&W setting on the Copy control panel (see page 25. Printing or copying is printing, but nothing prints. It sounds like the EPSON 1000 ICS is too slow. Your EPSON 1000 ICS is performing routine maintenance. If you're printing a high-resolution image, you 're not using. ■...
... on page 2) for instructions. ■ Check your paper size. see page 25 for your software documentation for instructions on page 2. ■ The print head nozzles may also need cleaning; See "Printer Specifications" in your printer driver (see page 9) or the B&W setting on the Copy control panel (see page 25. Printing or copying is printing, but nothing prints. It sounds like the EPSON 1000 ICS is too slow. Your EPSON 1000 ICS is performing routine maintenance. If you're printing a high-resolution image, you 're not using. ■...
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.... ■ Make sure the printable side of paper. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper or try loading your paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in a smaller size; See page 16 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray as soon as it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of the paper is grainy. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 9. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; See page 26...
.... ■ Make sure the printable side of paper. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper or try loading your paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in a smaller size; See page 16 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray as soon as it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of the paper is grainy. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 9. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; See page 26...
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... paper with your EPSON 1000 ICS, connect the EPSON 1000 ICS directly to get as close as described on page 2). ■ Make sure the USB cable is selected in your computer and try printing again. see page 27. ■ If you loaded. Problem Solving 45 see wrong or missing colors. Also check if you 're using Automatic mode. for guidelines. ■ Make sure your electronic Reference Guide (as possible. See page 16 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning...
... paper with your EPSON 1000 ICS, connect the EPSON 1000 ICS directly to get as close as described on page 2). ■ Make sure the USB cable is selected in your computer and try printing again. see page 27. ■ If you loaded. Problem Solving 45 see wrong or missing colors. Also check if you 're using Automatic mode. for guidelines. ■ Make sure your electronic Reference Guide (as possible. See page 16 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning...
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... document is incorrect. See your electronic Reference Guide (as described on an unstable or uneven surface. ■ Try adjusting the brightness with your scans to appear darker. see page 31. ■ Make sure the EPSON 1000 ICS is too dark. ■ Check the position and condition of the scanning area and causing your application software. Make sure the paper and/or layout options are set correctly...
... document is incorrect. See your electronic Reference Guide (as described on an unstable or uneven surface. ■ Try adjusting the brightness with your scans to appear darker. see page 31. ■ Make sure the EPSON 1000 ICS is too dark. ■ Check the position and condition of the scanning area and causing your application software. Make sure the paper and/or layout options are set correctly...
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... print head, see page 22 for instructions). A dotted line appears in your scan settings. the printed image. Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software. ■ Because your monitor and printer use different technologies to clean your screen and printout, image. The scanner doesn't recognize your monitor's color palette, you may need to represent colors, your printed colors cannot exactly match the colors you increase your image type when scanning in Full Auto mode. Adjust your software determine the size...
... print head, see page 22 for instructions). A dotted line appears in your scan settings. the printed image. Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software. ■ Because your monitor and printer use different technologies to clean your screen and printout, image. The scanner doesn't recognize your monitor's color palette, you may need to represent colors, your printed colors cannot exactly match the colors you increase your image type when scanning in Full Auto mode. Adjust your software determine the size...
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... current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other rights which vary from an end user. will direct you to send your original product covered by Epson. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product caused by parts or supplies not...
... current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other rights which vary from an end user. will direct you to send your original product covered by Epson. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product caused by parts or supplies not...
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... Problems installing software, 40 paper feeding, 43 print quality, 44 to 46 setting up EPSON 1000 ICS, 39 to 40 Progress Meter, 11 Project types, custom, 12 to 32 Margin problems, 41 Matte Paper - H Help, 49 to 50 High Quality Ink Jet Paper, 16 High Speed setting, 41, 44 High-resolution images, 12, 45 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 13 Image quality problems, 44 to 47 Incorrect characters, 45 Incorrect colors, 45 to 47 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 11, 28 ordering, 28 replacing...
... Problems installing software, 40 paper feeding, 43 print quality, 44 to 46 setting up EPSON 1000 ICS, 39 to 40 Progress Meter, 11 Project types, custom, 12 to 32 Margin problems, 41 Matte Paper - H Help, 49 to 50 High Quality Ink Jet Paper, 16 High Speed setting, 41, 44 High-resolution images, 12, 45 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 13 Image quality problems, 44 to 47 Incorrect characters, 45 Incorrect colors, 45 to 47 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 11, 28 ordering, 28 replacing...
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... Cool Peel, 16, 46 Transparencies, 16 Transporting EPSON 1000 ICS, 33 to 34 Troubleshooting copying, 40 to 41 image quality, 44 to 47 paper jams, 43 printing, 40 to 41, 44 to 46 scanning, 42, 46 to 47 TWAIN instructions, 22 to 24 U USB, 51 Utilities Nozzle Check, 26 Print Head Alignment, 26 to 27 W Warranty, 55 to 56 Watermark, 11 Windows default settings, 10 printer status, 11 system requirements, 51 Index 59
... Cool Peel, 16, 46 Transparencies, 16 Transporting EPSON 1000 ICS, 33 to 34 Troubleshooting copying, 40 to 41 image quality, 44 to 47 paper jams, 43 printing, 40 to 41, 44 to 46 scanning, 42, 46 to 47 TWAIN instructions, 22 to 24 U USB, 51 Utilities Nozzle Check, 26 Print Head Alignment, 26 to 27 W Warranty, 55 to 56 Watermark, 11 Windows default settings, 10 printer status, 11 system requirements, 51 Index 59
Product Brochure
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...; ink jet technology s Creates borderless 4-color photos, quickly and easily, on 4" x 6," 8" x 10," and letter-size paper 36-bit color scanning (600 x 1200 dpi) s Scans your favorite images using advanced Micro Step Drive technology for remarkable clarity and color Convenient EPSON Smart Panel™ software s Includes access to seven different functions in one . The EPSON 1000 ICS is more than just a powerful printer. In fact, this affordable unit even offers borderless photo printing. You can easily make multiple color copies, print personalized...
...; ink jet technology s Creates borderless 4-color photos, quickly and easily, on 4" x 6," 8" x 10," and letter-size paper 36-bit color scanning (600 x 1200 dpi) s Scans your favorite images using advanced Micro Step Drive technology for remarkable clarity and color Convenient EPSON Smart Panel™ software s Includes access to seven different functions in one . The EPSON 1000 ICS is more than just a powerful printer. In fact, this affordable unit even offers borderless photo printing. You can easily make multiple color copies, print personalized...
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... Software Installation screen opens automatically. Connect the square end of the USB cable to your EPSON 1000 ICS's USB port, then connect the flat end of the cable to your computer's USB port. 8 Your First Scan 1 Raise the document cover and place a photo face-down on the document table glass. 2 Slide the left sides of the document table. 3 Double-click the EPSON Smart Panel icon on and connected to your computer, you see several minutes to print a test page. Click to File button. EPSON...
... Software Installation screen opens automatically. Connect the square end of the USB cable to your EPSON 1000 ICS's USB port, then connect the flat end of the cable to your computer's USB port. 8 Your First Scan 1 Raise the document cover and place a photo face-down on the document table glass. 2 Slide the left sides of the document table. 3 Double-click the EPSON Smart Panel icon on and connected to your computer, you see several minutes to print a test page. Click to File button. EPSON...