Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. 4. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can...
... rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. 4. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can...
Printer Basics
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... Custom Profile 50 Solving Color Management Problems 56 Maintaining Your Printer 57 Cleaning the Print Head 57 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 59 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 59 Checking the Ink Supply 60 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 60 Ink Cartridge Precautions 61 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 61 Swapping the Interchangeable...
... Custom Profile 50 Solving Color Management Problems 56 Maintaining Your Printer 57 Cleaning the Print Head 57 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 59 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 59 Checking the Ink Supply 60 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 60 Ink Cartridge Precautions 61 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 61 Swapping the Interchangeable...
Printer Basics
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... Miscellaneous Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help Technical Support for Other Photo Software Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Automatic Roll Paper Cutter Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Energy Star Compliance Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index...
... Miscellaneous Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help Technical Support for Other Photo Software Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Automatic Roll Paper Cutter Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Energy Star Compliance Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index...
Printer Basics
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Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 2200 is the ultimate desktop printer for thick paper (up to 0.05-inch) gives you print panoramics, portraits, and specialty prints up to 13 × 44 inches. ■ Straight-through, manual feed slot for professional and amateur photography. Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ EPSON's 7-color inks let you print...
Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 2200 is the ultimate desktop printer for thick paper (up to 0.05-inch) gives you print panoramics, portraits, and specialty prints up to 13 × 44 inches. ■ Straight-through, manual feed slot for professional and amateur photography. Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ EPSON's 7-color inks let you print...
Printer Basics
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.... ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: EPSON Software Film Factory is a photo management program that lets you import JPEG or TIFF files from your P.I .M. Your printer-along with Photoshop 6.0 and 7.0, and Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.) ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you...printer CD-ROM includes all the software you quick, on some Mac OS X systems.) Welcome! 3 II Plug-in the JPEG/TIFF image file. Visit http://support.epson.com. Supports PRINT Image Matching, P.I .M. It also includes an on loading roll paper, replacing ink cartridges...
.... ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: EPSON Software Film Factory is a photo management program that lets you import JPEG or TIFF files from your P.I .M. Your printer-along with Photoshop 6.0 and 7.0, and Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.) ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you...printer CD-ROM includes all the software you quick, on some Mac OS X systems.) Welcome! 3 II Plug-in the JPEG/TIFF image file. Visit http://support.epson.com. Supports PRINT Image Matching, P.I .M. It also includes an on loading roll paper, replacing ink cartridges...
Printer Basics
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... a paper-out or multiple-sheet-feed error. Cleans the print head. When using the buttons. Printer lights Printer lights P power m paper out H ink (seven) Meaning On: printer is low on . Flashing: the indicated ink cartridge is turned on ink. On: the indicated ink cartridge is out of paper or multiple sheets have been fed. Flashing...
... a paper-out or multiple-sheet-feed error. Cleans the print head. When using the buttons. Printer lights Printer lights P power m paper out H ink (seven) Meaning On: printer is low on . Flashing: the indicated ink cartridge is turned on ink. On: the indicated ink cartridge is out of paper or multiple sheets have been fed. Flashing...
Printer Basics
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You'll get the best results printing on envelopes using the optional Matte Black ink cartridge. 1. Set the adjust lever to 9.x) for instructions. Slide the left edge guide against the right side of the sheet feeder. Loading Paper 11 Load envelopes ...as shown, with the printable side up to 10 envelopes at a time. Choose these settings in your printer software: ■ Plain Paper as the Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting ■ Black Ink Only (Windows) or Black as the Ink setting (Macintosh...
You'll get the best results printing on envelopes using the optional Matte Black ink cartridge. 1. Set the adjust lever to 9.x) for instructions. Slide the left edge guide against the right side of the sheet feeder. Loading Paper 11 Load envelopes ...as shown, with the printable side up to 10 envelopes at a time. Choose these settings in your printer software: ■ Plain Paper as the Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting ■ Black Ink Only (Windows) or Black as the Ink setting (Macintosh...
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...you select a profile for the Stylus Photo 2200, make sure you select the profile that are compatible with no margins, extending the image all the way to Finish 43 Printing Borderless Cut Sheets You can print your photos with the optional Matte Black ink cartridge). If you 're using ...paper types that matches the black ink cartridge you get beautiful portraits and enlargements, without trimming, on roll paper, see page...
...you select a profile for the Stylus Photo 2200, make sure you select the profile that are compatible with no margins, extending the image all the way to Finish 43 Printing Borderless Cut Sheets You can print your photos with the optional Matte Black ink cartridge). If you 're using ...paper types that matches the black ink cartridge you get beautiful portraits and enlargements, without trimming, on roll paper, see page...
Printer Basics
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...ink, so clean it for moving, if necessary: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 59 ■ "Swapping the Interchangeable Ink Cartridge" on page 63 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 65 ■ "Cleaning the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter" ...on page 68 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 68 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on the printer for a long time, print quality can ...
...ink, so clean it for moving, if necessary: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 59 ■ "Swapping the Interchangeable Ink Cartridge" on page 63 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 65 ■ "Cleaning the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter" ...on page 68 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 68 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on the printer for a long time, print quality can ...
Printer Basics
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...to replace a cartridge; Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Follow the instructions on but not printing, and all the red H ink lights are off. (If an H ink light is loaded in the printer and click Print...9.x: Choose File > Page Setup or Print. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. When the green P power light and red H ink lights stop flashing, make sure ...flashing or on, you don't see any dried ink to clean the print head again. Select SP 2200 in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Head Cleaning. If the pattern has white lines, ...
...to replace a cartridge; Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Follow the instructions on but not printing, and all the red H ink lights are off. (If an H ink light is loaded in the printer and click Print...9.x: Choose File > Page Setup or Print. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. When the green P power light and red H ink lights stop flashing, make sure ...flashing or on, you don't see any dried ink to clean the print head again. Select SP 2200 in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Head Cleaning. If the pattern has white lines, ...
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...look their best. Maintaining Your Printer 59 When an H ink light stays on ink. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you can also swap the Photo Black ink cartridge for guidelines and additional instructions. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When a red H ink light... flashes, the indicated ink cartridge is more than six months old, you need to replace the indicated cartridge. Each staggered line should be ...
...look their best. Maintaining Your Printer 59 When an H ink light stays on ink. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you can also swap the Photo Black ink cartridge for guidelines and additional instructions. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When a red H ink light... flashes, the indicated ink cartridge is more than six months old, you need to replace the indicated cartridge. Each staggered line should be ...
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... them . OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP2200 > Status Monitor. You see a window like this : ■ Macintosh: OS 8.6 to your ink supply, do not refill them and before the expiration date on the package: Ink cartridge Photo Black (Standard) Light Black (Gray) ...icon on ink, you'll see a window like this : Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. Checking the Ink Supply To check your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. 60 Maintaining Your Printer Other products may cause damage to 9.x: Choose File > Print, then click ...
... them . OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP2200 > Status Monitor. You see a window like this : ■ Macintosh: OS 8.6 to your ink supply, do not refill them and before the expiration date on the package: Ink cartridge Photo Black (Standard) Light Black (Gray) ...icon on ink, you'll see a window like this : Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. Checking the Ink Supply To check your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. 60 Maintaining Your Printer Other products may cause damage to 9.x: Choose File > Print, then click ...
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... printer is empty. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. If ink gets in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the tabs on , but not flashing). Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.... 1. sales only). Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Lift up the cartridge cover. 4. Press in the printer until you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You cannot print if an ink cartridge is turned on (the green P power light should ...
... printer is empty. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. If ink gets in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the tabs on , but not flashing). Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.... 1. sales only). Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Lift up the cartridge cover. 4. Press in the printer until you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You cannot print if an ink cartridge is turned on (the green P power light should ...
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...on , and the red H ink lights go out. Cartridge cover 10. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. press H ink button Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.... 62 Maintaining Your Printer If you may inhibit normal operation and printing. 7. Close the cartridge cover, then close the printer cover. 11. Slide the new cartridge into place. 9. When it's finished, the green P power light stops flashing and stays ...
...on , and the red H ink lights go out. Cartridge cover 10. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. press H ink button Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.... 62 Maintaining Your Printer If you may inhibit normal operation and printing. 7. Close the cartridge cover, then close the printer cover. 11. Slide the new cartridge into place. 9. When it's finished, the green P power light stops flashing and stays ...
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... Premium Bright White Paper using either the Photo Black or Matte Black ink cartridge. Radiant White 2880 dpi Premium Glossy Photo Paper 2880 dpi Velvet Fine Art Paper 2880 dpi Matte Black- Maintaining Your Printer 63 To swap the Photo or Matte Black cartridge: ■ Follow the steps in "...Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges" on page 61 to print with these as the Media Type setting in your printer software, as described on the next page....
... Premium Bright White Paper using either the Photo Black or Matte Black ink cartridge. Radiant White 2880 dpi Premium Glossy Photo Paper 2880 dpi Velvet Fine Art Paper 2880 dpi Matte Black- Maintaining Your Printer 63 To swap the Photo or Matte Black cartridge: ■ Follow the steps in "...Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges" on page 61 to print with these as the Media Type setting in your printer software, as described on the next page....
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... 2. Windows 1. Confirm your printer from the printer list. If not, click your cartridge and click OK. (If you can't click a cartridge, it , selecting compatible settings as the Cartridge Option. Select Printer and Option Information. Macintosh OS X 10.x You need to remove the printer from Print Center and then add it again. Highlight the Stylus Photo 2200 entries and click Delete...
... 2. Windows 1. Confirm your printer from the printer list. If not, click your cartridge and click OK. (If you can't click a cartridge, it , selecting compatible settings as the Cartridge Option. Select Printer and Option Information. Macintosh OS X 10.x You need to remove the printer from Print Center and then add it again. Highlight the Stylus Photo 2200 entries and click Delete...
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Open the Print Center again and add the Stylus Photo 2200 and its additional features as described on the printer. 2. Check your printer settings (see light or dark horizontal banding, you may need to 9.x 1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Open an application .... Turn on your Start Here sheet. 4. The settings should match the Media Types that are compatible with the swapped cartridge as listed on page 63. Close the Chooser. 4. Check your printer settings. 5. Aligning the Print Head If your USB or FireWire port. 3. Load plain, letter-size paper. Maintaining...
Open the Print Center again and add the Stylus Photo 2200 and its additional features as described on the printer. 2. Check your printer settings (see light or dark horizontal banding, you may need to 9.x 1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Open an application .... Turn on your Start Here sheet. 4. The settings should match the Media Types that are compatible with the swapped cartridge as listed on page 63. Close the Chooser. 4. Check your printer settings. 5. Aligning the Print Head If your USB or FireWire port. 3. Load plain, letter-size paper. Maintaining...
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... automatic roll paper cutter, if they're installed. 10. Remove any paper from the printer. 9. Then close the printer cover. Open the printer cover, then open the cartridge cover. 3. Pack the cartridges separately in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 8. Press the H ink button to move the print head back to its home...
... automatic roll paper cutter, if they're installed. 10. Remove any paper from the printer. 9. Then close the printer cover. Open the printer cover, then open the cartridge cover. 3. Pack the cartridges separately in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 8. Press the H ink button to move the print head back to its home...
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...the protective materials that came with packing tape, as shown. Maintaining Your Printer 71 Tape the adjust lever up during shipping. 12. Tape it vertically and horizontally to hold it closed vertically. 13. Test your ink cartridges, as you notice a decline in the m position with them. 14.... Keep the printer level as described on page 59. 16. Close the output tray and tape it up in print ...
...the protective materials that came with packing tape, as shown. Maintaining Your Printer 71 Tape the adjust lever up during shipping. 12. Tape it vertically and horizontally to hold it closed vertically. 13. Test your ink cartridges, as you notice a decline in the m position with them. 14.... Keep the printer level as described on page 59. 16. Close the output tray and tape it up in print ...
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...Feed Slot: See page 17 for your paper. Green P power light on Red H ink light flashes The cartridge indicated by the H ink light is low on While printing, your printer off and then on page 61 to the ! Make sure the adjust lever is in the wrong slot ...foreign object is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. position, and pull out the jammed paper. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps on . Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is blocking print head movement. If a red H ...
...Feed Slot: See page 17 for your paper. Green P power light on Red H ink light flashes The cartridge indicated by the H ink light is low on While printing, your printer off and then on page 61 to the ! Make sure the adjust lever is in the wrong slot ...foreign object is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. position, and pull out the jammed paper. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps on . Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is blocking print head movement. If a red H ...