Product Information Guide
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...expanded area. ** When printing with this printer. ❏ Except for all papers except DL envelopes (0.28 inch [7.0 mm]) and No. 10 envelopes (1.10 inches [28.0 mm]). EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series 10/03 Poor quality paper may be...sheets before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series Media Loading Guidelines ❏ See page 1 for a list of EPSON papers that you encounter problems, switch to 60% RH Printable area A A B-L B-R B-L B-R C envelopes C single sheets/index cards...
...expanded area. ** When printing with this printer. ❏ Except for all papers except DL envelopes (0.28 inch [7.0 mm]) and No. 10 envelopes (1.10 inches [28.0 mm]). EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series 10/03 Poor quality paper may be...sheets before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series Media Loading Guidelines ❏ See page 1 for a list of EPSON papers that you encounter problems, switch to 60% RH Printable area A A B-L B-R B-L B-R C envelopes C single sheets/index cards...
Product Information Guide
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.... Press OK to More Options. Try the suggestions in the printer. 3. To ensure good results, use . 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series - 9 Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of ink remaining. Make sure both the printer and computer are available when printing without a computer: ❏... remains on and you see page 11.) ❏ If the check page printed, the problem probably lies in the printer until you may have a problem with the optional Bluetooth adapter. The printer prints a page showing a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you may...
.... Press OK to More Options. Try the suggestions in the printer. 3. To ensure good results, use . 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series - 9 Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of ink remaining. Make sure both the printer and computer are available when printing without a computer: ❏... remains on and you see page 11.) ❏ If the check page printed, the problem probably lies in the printer until you may have a problem with the optional Bluetooth adapter. The printer prints a page showing a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you may...
Start Here Card
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... Reference Guide icon on or off) Close the Chooser. Then go to print! You're ready to step 2. If the Stylus Photo R300 appears in XXXXXX XX-XX.XX Macintosh OS 8.6 to view more information about your printer, solving problems, and contacting EPSON. • Your Quick Reference card See how easy it isn't already selected, choose...
... Reference Guide icon on or off) Close the Chooser. Then go to print! You're ready to step 2. If the Stylus Photo R300 appears in XXXXXX XX-XX.XX Macintosh OS 8.6 to view more information about your printer, solving problems, and contacting EPSON. • Your Quick Reference card See how easy it isn't already selected, choose...
User Manual
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... does not represent EPA endorsement of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for identification purposes only and may be misused by any consumable products other printers. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for any damages or problems arising from the use of any...
... does not represent EPA endorsement of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for identification purposes only and may be misused by any consumable products other printers. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for any damages or problems arising from the use of any...
User Manual
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... an Ink Cartridge Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer Problem Solving Diagnosing Problems Control Panel Messages Running a Printer Check Setup or Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With Paper Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems Miscellaneous Printout Problems 62 63 65 66 67 67 68 70 72 75 77 78 78...
... an Ink Cartridge Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer Problem Solving Diagnosing Problems Control Panel Messages Running a Printer Check Setup or Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With Paper Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems Miscellaneous Printout Problems 62 63 65 66 67 67 68 70 72 75 77 78 78...
User Manual
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...on a Macintosh ■ Printing on CDs, DVDs, and creating jewel case inserts ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems For more details about your printer. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid ...EPSON, SPR300 Reference Guide, then click Reference Guide. ■ Macintosh: Double-click the SPR300 Reference Guide icon on your desktop. You can view the Reference Guide by doing one of photos without a computer, see the Start Here sheet. Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide Your printer...
...on a Macintosh ■ Printing on CDs, DVDs, and creating jewel case inserts ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems For more details about your printer. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid ...EPSON, SPR300 Reference Guide, then click Reference Guide. ■ Macintosh: Double-click the SPR300 Reference Guide icon on your desktop. You can view the Reference Guide by doing one of photos without a computer, see the Start Here sheet. Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide Your printer...
User Manual
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... Problems" on page 101 ■ "Printer Problems" on page 102 ■ "Print Quality Problems" on page 103 ■ "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 106 ■ "CD/DVD Printing Problems" on page 107 ■ "Miscellaneous Printout Problems" on page 107 ■ "Uninstalling Printer Software" on page 109 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 111 Diagnosing Problems Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer...
... Problems" on page 101 ■ "Printer Problems" on page 102 ■ "Print Quality Problems" on page 103 ■ "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 106 ■ "CD/DVD Printing Problems" on page 107 ■ "Miscellaneous Printout Problems" on page 107 ■ "Uninstalling Printer Software" on page 109 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 111 Diagnosing Problems Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer...
User Manual
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...: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486 The genuine EPSON ink cartridges listed above are at once, or the wrong paper size has been fed into the printer. Load paper correctly and press Maintenance. Load paper in the sheet feeder, and press ... clear the jam. Reinstall the cartridge shown. See your printer's documentation for replacement. Remove and reload the paper, then press the maintenance button. Remove and reload the paper, then press the ( maintenance button. 98 Problem Solving Parts inside your dealer. Ink cartridges cannot be recognized...
...: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486 The genuine EPSON ink cartridges listed above are at once, or the wrong paper size has been fed into the printer. Load paper correctly and press Maintenance. Load paper in the sheet feeder, and press ... clear the jam. Reinstall the cartridge shown. See your printer's documentation for replacement. Remove and reload the paper, then press the maintenance button. Remove and reload the paper, then press the ( maintenance button. 98 Problem Solving Parts inside your dealer. Ink cartridges cannot be recognized...
User Manual
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... error. Reload the tray, then press the maintenance button. Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Stop button for 7 seconds to the printer. Please wait. Solution Close the CD/DVD guide, then press the ( maintenance button. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. Display Close the ...memory card. (See page 19.) Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect to turn it . Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter error. Connect an external storage device that is not set correctly. The CD/DVD tray is compatible with the printer. (See page 20.) Diagnosing Problems 99 The printer is completed.
... error. Reload the tray, then press the maintenance button. Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Stop button for 7 seconds to the printer. Please wait. Solution Close the CD/DVD guide, then press the ( maintenance button. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. Display Close the ...memory card. (See page 19.) Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect to turn it . Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter error. Connect an external storage device that is not set correctly. The CD/DVD tray is compatible with the printer. (See page 20.) Diagnosing Problems 99 The printer is completed.
User Manual
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...print head; Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer itself or some other source. 1. Running a Printer Check You may have a problem with your printer. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in "Setup or Software Installation Problems" beginning on page 101. Press the ( Maintenance ... check page, remember to turn off . see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. Press the button to your dealer or EPSON as described on the printer. 4. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off the printer and reconnect its cable to highlight More Options, then press ...
...print head; Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer itself or some other source. 1. Running a Printer Check You may have a problem with your printer. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in "Setup or Software Installation Problems" beginning on page 101. Press the ( Maintenance ... check page, remember to turn off . see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. Press the button to your dealer or EPSON as described on the printer. 4. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off the printer and reconnect its cable to highlight More Options, then press ...
User Manual
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... (SP R300 Series) doesn't appear in Device Manager. If it on page 113. ■ Close your other programs, including any unused items and check the Chooser again. ■ If you may need to the printer and the computer. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Carefully...to set up your software doesn't install correctly, you 're printing over a network, see an error message or your printer in the printer. Setup or Software Installation Problems 101 See the Start Here sheet for instructions. ■ For Windows 2000, if you see your on a network. Wait...
... (SP R300 Series) doesn't appear in Device Manager. If it on page 113. ■ Close your other programs, including any unused items and check the Chooser again. ■ If you may need to the printer and the computer. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Carefully...to set up your software doesn't install correctly, you 're printing over a network, see an error message or your printer in the printer. Setup or Software Installation Problems 101 See the Start Here sheet for instructions. ■ For Windows 2000, if you see your on a network. Wait...
User Manual
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...the preview monitor to process them. When you have lots of photos or large files on a flat, stable surface that you're not using. ■ Increase your on-screen Reference Guide. Printing is performing routine maintenance. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you're ... make sure your software is installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on a network, you remove the card from your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to : ■ Clear space on page 113. You may also need more slowly. Make sure your ...
...the preview monitor to process them. When you have lots of photos or large files on a flat, stable surface that you're not using. ■ Increase your on-screen Reference Guide. Printing is performing routine maintenance. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you're ... make sure your software is installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on a network, you remove the card from your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to : ■ Clear space on page 113. You may also need more slowly. Make sure your ...
User Manual
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...; In the Advanced options, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on. ■ If your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect USB devices that the photos are printing a landscape photo without a computer, it takes longer for instructions. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn it is also...Speed mode. see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; See page 49 for guidelines. Print Quality Problems You see page 27 for instructions. ■ If you follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the software, including ...
...; In the Advanced options, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on. ■ If your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect USB devices that the photos are printing a landscape photo without a computer, it takes longer for instructions. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn it is also...Speed mode. see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; See page 49 for guidelines. Print Quality Problems You see page 27 for instructions. ■ If you follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the software, including ...
User Manual
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...print quality may need replacing. ■ If you're printing from a Macintosh, see page 60. 104 Problem Solving See page 93 for guidelines. ■ Make sure the printable side of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Make sure you 're printing on special paper, check the instructions in the popup ...a new stack of the paper. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. If you're printing from the output tray after printing, especially when you load ...
...print quality may need replacing. ■ If you're printing from a Macintosh, see page 60. 104 Problem Solving See page 93 for guidelines. ■ Make sure the printable side of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Make sure you 're printing on special paper, check the instructions in the popup ...a new stack of the paper. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. If you're printing from the output tray after printing, especially when you load ...
User Manual
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...wrong or missing colors. ■...Colors will change slightly after drying. see if the colors...color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may be old or low on ink. Wait for information about accessing Advanced settings. ■ Your printed colors can never exactly match your printer's color... management features. If it is , reload a new stack of paper you can also use a color...alters image colors, like Sepia. ■... printer's control panel settings to make sure the printer...Color for color images or black-and-white prints ...
...wrong or missing colors. ■...Colors will change slightly after drying. see if the colors...color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may be old or low on ink. Wait for information about accessing Advanced settings. ■ Your printed colors can never exactly match your printer's color... management features. If it is , reload a new stack of paper you can also use a color...alters image colors, like Sepia. ■... printer's control panel settings to make sure the printer...Color for color images or black-and-white prints ...
User Manual
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.... ■ If it's wrinkled when it . ■ If paper jams, press the b maintenance button to prevent curling. 106 Problem Solving Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Make sure the paper support extension is wrinkled. ■ If the paper doesn't eject fully, you may have torn... off. Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully or is pulled up . Don't load paper above the arrow ...
.... ■ If it's wrinkled when it . ■ If paper jams, press the b maintenance button to prevent curling. 106 Problem Solving Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Make sure the paper support extension is wrinkled. ■ If the paper doesn't eject fully, you may have torn... off. Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully or is pulled up . Don't load paper above the arrow ...
User Manual
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.... Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is too light. ■ Adjust the print density as described on page 77. ■ Adjust the brightness or contrast as described on page 68. ■ Make sure you 're printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages...Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to dry for at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it into the printer. CD/DVD Printing Problems 107 See page 36 (stand-alone printing) or page 67 (printing from a computer). Adjust the print position as you hold the...
.... Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is too light. ■ Adjust the print density as described on page 77. ■ Adjust the brightness or contrast as described on page 68. ■ Make sure you 're printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages...Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to dry for at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it into the printer. CD/DVD Printing Problems 107 See page 36 (stand-alone printing) or page 67 (printing from a computer). Adjust the print position as you hold the...
User Manual
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...size or layout you are printing without a computer, first print an index to Off. The photo numbering in your photos by number. Too many copies are printing. The wrong photo is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 113. Slide the left edge guide ... match the numbering in the printer may not match the width/height proportions (aspect ratio) of the page. The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for multiple copies. 108 Problem Solving
...size or layout you are printing without a computer, first print an index to Off. The photo numbering in your photos by number. Too many copies are printing. The wrong photo is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 113. Slide the left edge guide ... match the numbering in the printer may not match the width/height proportions (aspect ratio) of the page. The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for multiple copies. 108 Problem Solving
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...Accept. 110 Problem Solving Close all applications. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Quit when you 're done. 9. Macintosh OS X Follow these steps to reinstall the printer software, follow the correct instructions for X folders to reinstall your optional photo software or... Applications folder). 4. Double-click the OS 8-9 folder. 5. Double-click the Print Center icon. 5. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder - Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9x 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. When you don't need to the trash. 3. In the Installer dialog box, select...
...Accept. 110 Problem Solving Close all applications. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Quit when you 're done. 9. Macintosh OS X Follow these steps to reinstall the printer software, follow the correct instructions for X folders to reinstall your optional photo software or... Applications folder). 4. Double-click the OS 8-9 folder. 5. Double-click the Print Center icon. 5. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder - Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9x 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. 3. When you don't need to the trash. 3. In the Installer dialog box, select...
User Manual
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In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo R300 or EPSON Stylus Photo R300M) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Before you call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 112 Problem Solving sales only).
In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo R300 or EPSON Stylus Photo R300M) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Before you call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 112 Problem Solving sales only).