User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
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...and models. For more information about PRINT Image Matching, including a complete list of colors and enhancements set in the camera itself. II Work in Adobe Photoshop page 3...■ Uninstalling the Plug-in digital photo files to maximize the image quality of the print-including a wider range of P.I.M.-enabled camera models and software titles, visit the web site at www....printimagematching.com. PRINT Image Matching technology ensures that P.I.M.-enabled digital cameras and printers work together perfectly to import...
...and models. For more information about PRINT Image Matching, including a complete list of colors and enhancements set in the camera itself. II Work in Adobe Photoshop page 3...■ Uninstalling the Plug-in digital photo files to maximize the image quality of the print-including a wider range of P.I.M.-enabled camera models and software titles, visit the web site at www....printimagematching.com. PRINT Image Matching technology ensures that P.I.M.-enabled digital cameras and printers work together perfectly to import...
User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
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... click OK. Image Follow these steps to save a new file. Note: If you're using Windows, but will still retain P.I .M.-enabled software program, it to import a P.I .M. Your screens will look different if you're using Photoshop Elements, you will not be recognized as Auto... file you import your new Adobe Photoshop file in other P.I.M.-enabled programs, keep the P.I .M. image into the file and embedding a color space called EPSON RGB 2001. Adobe Photoshop does not retain the PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print information separately in Adobe Photoshop? Instead, use your P.I...
... click OK. Image Follow these steps to save a new file. Note: If you're using Windows, but will still retain P.I .M.-enabled software program, it to import a P.I .M. Your screens will look different if you're using Photoshop Elements, you will not be recognized as Auto... file you import your new Adobe Photoshop file in other P.I.M.-enabled programs, keep the P.I .M. image into the file and embedding a color space called EPSON RGB 2001. Adobe Photoshop does not retain the PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print information separately in Adobe Photoshop? Instead, use your P.I...
Printer Basics
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No part of this EPSON printer. The information contained herein is designed only for use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks, and PRINT Image Matching ... countries' laws permit limited copying of their respective owners. Printed on recycled paper. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Connection, and EPSON Store are service marks, and ColorLife, EPSON Software, PhotoEnhance, and BorderFree are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by ...
No part of this EPSON printer. The information contained herein is designed only for use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks, and PRINT Image Matching ... countries' laws permit limited copying of their respective owners. Printed on recycled paper. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Connection, and EPSON Store are service marks, and ColorLife, EPSON Software, PhotoEnhance, and BorderFree are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by ...
Printer Basics
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PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print About PRINT Image Matching About Exif Print About Your Software About Your Documentation Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide LOADING PAPER Loading Sheets Loading Envelopes Loading Roll Paper If the ...
PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print About PRINT Image Matching About Exif Print About Your Software About Your Documentation Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide LOADING PAPER Loading Sheets Loading Envelopes Loading Roll Paper If the ...
Printer Basics
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... 57 Problems and Solutions 58 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 58 Printing Problems 59 Print Quality Problems 60 Problems with Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 34 PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print 34 Using Film Factory 35 Using the P.I.M. Printing BorderFree Photos 33 BorderFree Printing with Windows 33 BorderFree Printing with Paper...
... 57 Problems and Solutions 58 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 58 Printing Problems 59 Print Quality Problems 60 Problems with Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 34 PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print 34 Using Film Factory 35 Using the P.I.M. Printing BorderFree Photos 33 BorderFree Printing with Windows 33 BorderFree Printing with Paper...
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Limited Warranty 75 INDEX 77 v Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 65 Windows 65 Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 66 Where To Get Help 67 Photo Software Technical Support 68 NOTICES 69 Windows System Requirements 69 Macintosh System Requirements 70 ENERGY STAR Compliance 70 Important Safety Instructions 71 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 72 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Epson America, Inc.
Limited Warranty 75 INDEX 77 v Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 65 Windows 65 Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 66 Where To Get Help 67 Photo Software Technical Support 68 NOTICES 69 Windows System Requirements 69 Macintosh System Requirements 70 ENERGY STAR Compliance 70 Important Safety Instructions 71 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 72 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Epson America, Inc.
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... information about your digital camera settings in each camera model. About Your Software The printer software CD-ROM that came with EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ and P.I .M. With PRINT Image Matching, ...the digital camera manufacturer can set specific printing options for each image file. These options include: ■ Contrast, sharpness, and brightness ■ Gamma level, color space, and color saturation ■ Shadow point, highlight point, and color...
... information about your digital camera settings in each camera model. About Your Software The printer software CD-ROM that came with EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ and P.I .M. With PRINT Image Matching, ...the digital camera manufacturer can set specific printing options for each image file. These options include: ■ Contrast, sharpness, and brightness ■ Gamma level, color space, and color saturation ■ Shadow point, highlight point, and color...
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..., Adobe Photoshop Limited Edition provides a basic set of the software. Your printer CD-ROM contains a demo version of the image-editing tools preferred by graphic design professionals. EPSON PhotoCenter is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you add a link to -use yet...later) Offers unique features designed specifically for accurate color between scanned, displayed, and printed images. II, or Exif Print-enabled digital camera. (Works with Photoshop 6.0 and 7.0, and Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.) Monaco Systems™ MonacoEZcolor™ software offer (Windows XP, 98, Me, and...
..., Adobe Photoshop Limited Edition provides a basic set of the software. Your printer CD-ROM contains a demo version of the image-editing tools preferred by graphic design professionals. EPSON PhotoCenter is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you add a link to -use yet...later) Offers unique features designed specifically for accurate color between scanned, displayed, and printed images. II, or Exif Print-enabled digital camera. (Works with Photoshop 6.0 and 7.0, and Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.) Monaco Systems™ MonacoEZcolor™ software offer (Windows XP, 98, Me, and...
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... requirements, important safety information, and instructions on: ■ Viewing your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer software CD-ROM. 4 The manual is not included on -screen Reference Guide...for better printing. Insert your equipment. Tip: Tips contain additional hints for your printer. Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide Your printer software CD-ROM includes an on the printer software CD-ROM.) Follow these guidelines: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to view ...
... requirements, important safety information, and instructions on: ■ Viewing your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer software CD-ROM. 4 The manual is not included on -screen Reference Guide...for better printing. Insert your equipment. Tip: Tips contain additional hints for your printer. Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide Your printer software CD-ROM includes an on the printer software CD-ROM.) Follow these guidelines: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to view ...
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Make sure you click the print icon on your document in a software program, follow these steps to change the printer software settings before printing. 16 Basic Printing in the printer. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) Note: If you have paper ... the option to print: 1. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. From the File menu, click Print. Make sure your printer software 2. Click Properties or Preferences. (If you may look slightly different): Select your printer here Click here to open your EPSON Stylus Photo printer is selected. 3.
Make sure you click the print icon on your document in a software program, follow these steps to change the printer software settings before printing. 16 Basic Printing in the printer. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) Note: If you have paper ... the option to print: 1. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. From the File menu, click Print. Make sure your printer software 2. Click Properties or Preferences. (If you may look slightly different): Select your printer here Click here to open your EPSON Stylus Photo printer is selected. 3.
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Basic Printing on a Macintosh After you create a document in a software program, follow the steps in one of your document or image 2. From the File menu, click Page Setup. Printing with OS 8.5.1 to 9.x Before you begin, ... size Select the orientation of these sections to print it using the basic printing settings: ■ For Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to select your EPSON Stylus Photo Printer (SP 1280) is selected. Make sure your printer in the Chooser, as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. If not, you see page 21. Then click OK. 19 You see...
Basic Printing on a Macintosh After you create a document in a software program, follow the steps in one of your document or image 2. From the File menu, click Page Setup. Printing with OS 8.5.1 to 9.x Before you begin, ... size Select the orientation of these sections to print it using the basic printing settings: ■ For Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to select your EPSON Stylus Photo Printer (SP 1280) is selected. Make sure your printer in the Chooser, as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. If not, you see page 21. Then click OK. 19 You see...
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...: ■ Copies & Pages, to select the number of your print job as necessary to save your desktop. For OS X 10.2, double-click Stylus Photo 1280 in the dock on the bottom of copies or a page range ■ Layout, to select page layout options ■ Output Options, to save... listed, click a print job, then click the Priority arrow as a PDF file ■ Color Management, to select ColorSync®, adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of your print job, click the Print Center icon...
...: ■ Copies & Pages, to select the number of your print job as necessary to save your desktop. For OS X 10.2, double-click Stylus Photo 1280 in the dock on the bottom of copies or a page range ■ Layout, to select page layout options ■ Output Options, to save... listed, click a print job, then click the Priority arrow as a PDF file ■ Color Management, to select ColorSync®, adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of your print job, click the Print Center icon...
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...newer digital cameras support one of the original image before you edit it is already selected, the software will open. Click the Import button, then: ■ Click From File to import a photo from a PC card in a card reader. ■ Click From Twain Device to select a... with the steps in the photo file. If your photo thumbnails. logo appears in a roll. 5. Click the photo you retouched a PRINT Image Matching photo, the P.I .M. Click Import & Retouch to select all the photos in your device is a good idea to follow, as brightness and color, these technologies. logo may ...
...newer digital cameras support one of the original image before you edit it is already selected, the software will open. Click the Import button, then: ■ Click From File to import a photo from a PC card in a card reader. ■ Click From Twain Device to select a... with the steps in the photo file. If your photo thumbnails. logo appears in a roll. 5. Click the photo you retouched a PRINT Image Matching photo, the P.I .M. Click Import & Retouch to select all the photos in your device is a good idea to follow, as brightness and color, these technologies. logo may ...
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...settings saved in digital photo files from the Photoshop Elements menu, then select Full color management - II Plug-in the file and embeds a color space called EPSON RGB 2001. If ...while retaining your new Photoshop file in another software program that information in for Print and click OK. ■ For Macintosh OS X, select Color Settings from your P.I.M., P.I .M. If you... so the original retains its original package. Store your printer driver. Keep your image. Using the P.I .M. II Plug-in resealable plastic bags, photo albums, or glass-covered picture frames. You can 't...
...settings saved in digital photo files from the Photoshop Elements menu, then select Full color management - II Plug-in the file and embeds a color space called EPSON RGB 2001. If ...while retaining your new Photoshop file in another software program that information in for Print and click OK. ■ For Macintosh OS X, select Color Settings from your P.I.M., P.I .M. If you... so the original retains its original package. Store your printer driver. Keep your image. Using the P.I .M. II Plug-in resealable plastic bags, photo albums, or glass-covered picture frames. You can 't...
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...and the black cartridge is on top. Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Click OK, then click EPSON StatusMonitor. 4. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on the left. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer software. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Warning: Keep ink... out of the reach of it carefully. 3. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. ...
...and the black cartridge is on top. Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Click OK, then click EPSON StatusMonitor. 4. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on the left. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer software. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Warning: Keep ink... out of the reach of it carefully. 3. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. ...
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... on ink, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Check the ink level graphic in the printer software. See page 20 for instructions on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. Checking the Control Panel Lights Maintenance light Power light Roll paper button Maintenance button Power button...
... on ink, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Check the ink level graphic in the printer software. See page 20 for instructions on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. Checking the Control Panel Lights Maintenance light Power light Roll paper button Maintenance button Power button...
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...nozzle check pattern. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer itself or some other source. To end the check, turn on your printer or application software may have a problem with your computer. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off after it . see page ... seems to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 2. Try the suggestions in your software settings, the interface cable, or your printer. Follow these steps: 1. Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 29. 19
...nozzle check pattern. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer itself or some other source. To end the check, turn on your printer or application software may have a problem with your computer. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off after it . see page ... seems to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 2. Try the suggestions in your software settings, the interface cable, or your printer. Follow these steps: 1. Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 29. 19
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...printer, wait a moment, then turn off the printer or it back on, contact EPSON as described on and the printer cable is turned on page 29. ■ Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are some troubleshooting tips if you install ink cartridges, the printer... You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Make sure your printer, installing software, or printing. Contact your System Administrator. ■ If your printer icon (SP 1280) doesn't appear in the printer. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer makes noise after 5 minutes, turn...
...printer, wait a moment, then turn off the printer or it back on, contact EPSON as described on and the printer cable is turned on page 29. ■ Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are some troubleshooting tips if you install ink cartridges, the printer... You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Make sure your printer, installing software, or printing. Contact your System Administrator. ■ If your printer icon (SP 1280) doesn't appear in the printer. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer makes noise after 5 minutes, turn...
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... the system requirements on page 31 or 32. ■ Run a printer check as described on -screen Reference Guide. If the check page prints, make sure your printer and application software are not clogged. Your printer makes noise when you need to set up your on page 19. ...■ For Windows 2000, don't select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing; Your printer is working , contact your computer ...
... the system requirements on page 31 or 32. ■ Run a printer check as described on -screen Reference Guide. If the check page prints, make sure your printer and application software are not clogged. Your printer makes noise when you need to set up your on page 19. ...■ For Windows 2000, don't select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing; Your printer is working , contact your computer ...
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... ink cartridge, see page 5 for instructions. ■ Check the paper thickness lever position. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Set the lever to turn off High Speed in the + position, your paper isn't damp or curled...printable side should be old or low on -screen Reference Guide. ■ The print head nozzles may also need cleaning; If it 's in the printer software. Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position, as shown to the 0 position. If you print on transparencies.
... ink cartridge, see page 5 for instructions. ■ Check the paper thickness lever position. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Set the lever to turn off High Speed in the + position, your paper isn't damp or curled...printable side should be old or low on -screen Reference Guide. ■ The print head nozzles may also need cleaning; If it 's in the printer software. Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position, as shown to the 0 position. If you print on transparencies.