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...Profile Test Target 48 Creating Your Custom Profile 50 Printing With Your 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...Swapping the Interchangeable Ink Cartridge 63 Confirming the Swapped Cartridge in the Software 64 Aligning the Print Head 65 Cleaning the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter 68 iv Contents Printing on Roll Paper 32 Selecting Roll Paper Print Settings 33 Removing Your ...
...Profile Test Target 48 Creating Your Custom Profile 50 Printing With Your 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...Swapping the Interchangeable Ink Cartridge 63 Confirming the Swapped Cartridge in the Software 64 Aligning the Print Head 65 Cleaning the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter 68 iv Contents Printing on Roll Paper 32 Selecting Roll Paper Print Settings 33 Removing Your ...
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Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning the Interior Transporting the Printer Solving Problems Printer Parts Diagnosing Printer Problems Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Quality Problems Paper Problems 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...
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning the Interior Transporting the Printer Solving Problems Printer Parts Diagnosing Printer Problems Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Quality Problems Paper Problems 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...
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... button until the Power light comes on . Printer lights Printer lights P power m paper out H ink (seven) Meaning On: printer is out of the printer buttons and lights. On: printer is turned on or goes off. Lights flash in ink replacement mode, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Printer Buttons and Lights The tables below summarize the...
... button until the Power light comes on . Printer lights Printer lights P power m paper out H ink (seven) Meaning On: printer is out of the printer buttons and lights. On: printer is turned on or goes off. Lights flash in ink replacement mode, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Printer Buttons and Lights The tables below summarize the...
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Then double-click SP 2200. 2. You see a window like this (the Macintosh windows look different): 3. Place the two cut between the orange and black boxes. Identify the one with the ... any ink smears on your cut photos. 7. Then select that pattern number in the middle to form a basket to print and cut your cut paper, clean the cutter as described below. Mac OS X: Open the OS X Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. You see an adjustment screen. 4. The printer prints and cuts a cutting position...
Then double-click SP 2200. 2. You see a window like this (the Macintosh windows look different): 3. Place the two cut between the orange and black boxes. Identify the one with the ... any ink smears on your cut photos. 7. Then select that pattern number in the middle to form a basket to print and cut your cut paper, clean the cutter as described below. Mac OS X: Open the OS X Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. You see an adjustment screen. 4. The printer prints and cuts a cutting position...
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..." 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 decline, so turn it only if quality declines.... This section explains how to clean the print head. You can deliver ink properly. Caution...
..." 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 decline, so turn it only if quality declines.... This section explains how to clean the print head. You can deliver ink properly. Caution...
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... for more than 5 minutes. 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head again. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Cleaning takes about 45 seconds, during which the printer makes noise and the green P power light and red...ink light is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Select SP 2200 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Caution: Never turn the printer 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. 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head again. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Cleaning takes about 45 seconds, during which the printer makes noise and the green P power light and red...ink light is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Select SP 2200 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise...
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Each staggered line should be solid, with no gaps, as shown), clean the print head again; Red ink lights When a cartridge is low on , you printed. You can also swap the Photo Black ink cartridge for the optional Matte Black cartridge when you can replace the cartridge even if all the red ... doesn't improve after swapping the cartridges, see page 58 for guidelines and additional instructions. When an H ink light stays on ink. Maintaining Your Printer 59 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you need to replace the indicated cartridge.
Each staggered line should be solid, with no gaps, as shown), clean the print head again; Red ink lights When a cartridge is low on , you printed. You can also swap the Photo Black ink cartridge for the optional Matte Black cartridge when you can replace the cartridge even if all the red ... doesn't improve after swapping the cartridges, see page 58 for guidelines and additional instructions. When an H ink light stays on ink. Maintaining Your Printer 59 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you need to replace the indicated cartridge.
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...2200 and select Printer and Option Information. 4. The printer prints on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your printer working at its best, you need to clean the cutter. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to 9.x: Choose File > Page Setup or Print. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean... the paper feeders. 3. Cleaning the Exterior 1. Macintosh OS X: Open the OS X Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Click the Clean button. 6. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the interface cable. ...
...2200 and select Printer and Option Information. 4. The printer prints on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your printer working at its best, you need to clean the cutter. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to 9.x: Choose File > Page Setup or Print. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean... the paper feeders. 3. Cleaning the Exterior 1. Macintosh OS X: Open the OS X Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Click the Clean button. 6. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the interface cable. ...
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... ink on the printer. they can damage the printer components and case. Cleaning the Interior 1. Clean here Don't get water on the printer. 2. Hold down into the printer, and clean the rotating rollers with your printouts, clean the paper rollers. The printer automatically feeds the cleaning sheet, very slowly. 8. Load a cleaning sheet (packed with the cleaning pad as shown: Cleaning pad Warning: Don...
... ink on the printer. they can damage the printer components and case. Cleaning the Interior 1. Clean here Don't get water on the printer. 2. Hold down into the printer, and clean the rotating rollers with your printouts, clean the paper rollers. The printer automatically feeds the cleaning sheet, very slowly. 8. Load a cleaning sheet (packed with the cleaning pad as shown: Cleaning pad Warning: Don...
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...came with packing tape, as shown. Maintaining Your Printer 71 If you transport it closed vertically. 13. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 57); Tape it vertically and horizontally to hold it up in print quality, clean the print head (see page 65). Test ...your ink cartridges, as you notice a decline in the m position with them. 14. After transporting the printer, remove all the tape and replace your printer. 11. Keep the printer level as described on page 59. 16....
...came with packing tape, as shown. Maintaining Your Printer 71 If you transport it closed vertically. 13. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 57); Tape it vertically and horizontally to hold it up in print quality, clean the print head (see page 65). Test ...your ink cartridges, as you notice a decline in the m position with them. 14. After transporting the printer, remove all the tape and replace your printer. 11. Keep the printer level as described on page 59. 16....
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... While printing, your paper. If multiple sheets or the wrong size sheet fed, press the m paper button to eject the paper, then turn your printer off the printer, press the adjust lever down to the m position. Turn off and then on. Turn on ink. Green P power light on Red H ink .... Green P power light flashes Red m paper light flashes Jammed paper or a 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. If a red H ink light is flashing, it is out, load more paper and press the...
... While printing, your paper. If multiple sheets or the wrong size sheet fed, press the m paper button to eject the paper, then turn your printer off the printer, press the adjust lever down to the m position. Turn off and then on. Turn on ink. Green P power light on Red H ink .... Green P power light flashes Red m paper light flashes Jammed paper or a 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. If a red H ink light is flashing, it is out, load more paper and press the...
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...If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 83. Lights Explanation Green P power light is installed correctly (see page 15). Hold down the m paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn the printer back on page 83. 5. Turn off ... the printer's ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has lines, you still see page 57.) ■ If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your dealer or EPSON; If you need to clean the...
...If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 83. Lights Explanation Green P power light is installed correctly (see page 15). Hold down the m paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn the printer back on page 83. 5. Turn off ... the printer's ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has lines, you still see page 57.) ■ If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your dealer or EPSON; If you need to clean the...
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... utility. ■ Close open programs that you need cleaning; You may need more than the minimum. To print a high-resolution image, you 're not using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode on your computer's port (see page 57 for instructions. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it's tilted or at...
... utility. ■ Close open programs that you need cleaning; You may need more than the minimum. To print a high-resolution image, you 're not using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode on your computer's port (see page 57 for instructions. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it's tilted or at...
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...paper; Set it to m for most papers. see page 59. ■ Align the print head as described on -screen Reference Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for thick paper, see page 17. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; for proper saturation and absorption of the paper is blurry or... smeared. ■ Clean the print head; For roll paper, see page 12; For roll paper, see page 12; Set it 's usually whiter or shinier. ■ Check ...
...paper; Set it to m for most papers. see page 59. ■ Align the print head as described on -screen Reference Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for thick paper, see page 17. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; for proper saturation and absorption of the paper is blurry or... smeared. ■ Clean the print head; For roll paper, see page 12; For roll paper, see page 12; Set it 's usually whiter or shinier. ■ Check ...
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...black and white photographs. ■ Clean the print head; For best results, use a color management system to get as close as described on ink; see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure Black Ink Only is off EPSON Natural Color (Macintosh) or EPSON Vivid Color (Windows). ■ Try changing ... or print it in a smaller size; See the Photoshop color management instructions on -screen colors. page 28) or Print Quality (Macintosh; If your photos have a green or pink color cast after using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. ■ If the contrast looks weak or...
...black and white photographs. ■ Clean the print head; For best results, use a color management system to get as close as described on ink; see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure Black Ink Only is off EPSON Natural Color (Macintosh) or EPSON Vivid Color (Windows). ■ Try changing ... or print it in a smaller size; See the Photoshop color management instructions on -screen colors. page 28) or Print Quality (Macintosh; If your photos have a green or pink color cast after using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. ■ If the contrast looks weak or...
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... correctly for your margins; see "Printer Specifications" in your on-screen Reference Guide. ■ Place your paper against it. ■ If you 're using the manual feed slot, make sure the paper is loaded as if viewed in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ Clean the print head; The margins are...
... correctly for your margins; see "Printer Specifications" in your on-screen Reference Guide. ■ Place your paper against it. ■ If you 're using the manual feed slot, make sure the paper is loaded as if viewed in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ Clean the print head; The margins are...
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...least 3.9 inches between the back of the printer and the wall. ■ Do not place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Clean with the printer, make sure you use it on its side, or turn the printer off using the Ppower button. Don't ... into the wall outlet does not exceed the outlet's ampere rating. ■ Keep your printer and computer system away from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Adjust only those controls that are subject to leak from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, ...
...least 3.9 inches between the back of the printer and the wall. ■ Do not place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Clean with the printer, make sure you use it on its side, or turn the printer off using the Ppower button. Don't ... into the wall outlet does not exceed the outlet's ampere rating. ■ Keep your printer and computer system away from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Adjust only those controls that are subject to leak from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, ...
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... printing Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, 26 to 27 Macintosh OS X, 22 to 25 Windows, 20 to 22 Basket installing, 15 to 16, 32 removing, 40 Best Photo setting, 21, 44 Black Ink Only setting, 11, 79 Blank pages, 81 Blurry images, 78 Borderless setting, 34, 38, 43 to 47 Bright White Paper... Cancelling printing Macintosh OS 9.x, 27 Macintosh OS X, 25 Windows, 21 Characters, incorrect, 81 Checking printer, 75 Chooser, Macintosh, 76, 81 Cleaning cutter, 68 pad, 69 print head, 57 to 59 printer, 68 to 69 sheets, 69 Color management menu, OS X, 24 settings, 28 to 31, 48 to 56 with , 48 to 6 Draft setting, 21...
... printing Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, 26 to 27 Macintosh OS X, 22 to 25 Windows, 20 to 22 Basket installing, 15 to 16, 32 removing, 40 Best Photo setting, 21, 44 Black Ink Only setting, 11, 79 Blank pages, 81 Blurry images, 78 Borderless setting, 34, 38, 43 to 47 Bright White Paper... Cancelling printing Macintosh OS 9.x, 27 Macintosh OS X, 25 Windows, 21 Characters, incorrect, 81 Checking printer, 75 Chooser, Macintosh, 76, 81 Cleaning cutter, 68 pad, 69 print head, 57 to 59 printer, 68 to 69 sheets, 69 Color management menu, OS X, 24 settings, 28 to 31, 48 to 56 with , 48 to 6 Draft setting, 21...
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...setting, 79 Grainy prints, 79 H Head Cleaning utility, 57 to 59 Help EPSON, 83 to 84 see also Printer Information Center and Troubleshooting High Speed setting, 77 to 78 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 56, 79 Incorrect characters, 81 colors, 79 margins, 81 Ink cartridge confirming ...swapped, 64 to 65 level of ink in, 21, 27, 60 Matte Black, optional, 59 to 60, 63 to 64 ordering, 60 to 61 Photo...
...setting, 79 Grainy prints, 79 H Head Cleaning utility, 57 to 59 Help EPSON, 83 to 84 see also Printer Information Center and Troubleshooting High Speed setting, 77 to 78 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 56, 79 Incorrect characters, 81 colors, 79 margins, 81 Ink cartridge confirming ...swapped, 64 to 65 level of ink in, 21, 27, 60 Matte Black, optional, 59 to 60, 63 to 64 ordering, 60 to 61 Photo...
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... using with Film Factory, 42 Print Quality problems, 78 to 79 setting, 63 Print Settings menu, Macintosh OS X, 24 Print Show movies, 3 to 5 Printer cable, 85 check, 75 cleaning, 68 to 69 control panel, 73 to 75 maintaining, 57 to 69 noise, 77 parts, 73 problems, 74 to 75, 77 transporting, 70..., 37, 38 printing on, 32 to 37 problems, solving, 74, 80 removing, 40 to 41 storing, 40 to 41 S Safety instructions, 86 to 87 Semigloss Photo Paper, 10, 32, 33, 36, 39, 43 to 47 Service, 83 to 84 Sheet feeder loading envelopes in, 11 loading paper in, 9 problems, solving, 74...
... using with Film Factory, 42 Print Quality problems, 78 to 79 setting, 63 Print Settings menu, Macintosh OS X, 24 Print Show movies, 3 to 5 Printer cable, 85 check, 75 cleaning, 68 to 69 control panel, 73 to 75 maintaining, 57 to 69 noise, 77 parts, 73 problems, 74 to 75, 77 transporting, 70..., 37, 38 printing on, 32 to 37 problems, solving, 74, 80 removing, 40 to 41 storing, 40 to 41 S Safety instructions, 86 to 87 Semigloss Photo Paper, 10, 32, 33, 36, 39, 43 to 47 Service, 83 to 84 Sheet feeder loading envelopes in, 11 loading paper in, 9 problems, solving, 74...