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... ink jet printers. and Epson Print Lab, Epson Store, SoundAdvice, and Epson Connection are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. While some people assume. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. The information contained herein is not responsible for any damages or problems arising from the use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers...
... ink jet printers. and Epson Print Lab, Epson Store, SoundAdvice, and Epson Connection are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. While some people assume. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. The information contained herein is not responsible for any damages or problems arising from the use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers...
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... Setup or Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With Paper Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Windows Mac OS X Where To Get Help Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Energy Star Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty...
... Setup or Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With Paper Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Windows Mac OS X Where To Get Help Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Energy Star Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty...
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...all types of photos without a computer, see the Quick Reference card. Notes contain important information about printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems For more details about your printer. About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its...'s Guide, double-click the SPR340 User's Guide icon on -screen User's Guide. Viewing Your On-Screen User's Guide Your printer CD-ROM includes an on your equipment. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be ...
...all types of photos without a computer, see the Quick Reference card. Notes contain important information about printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems For more details about your printer. About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its...'s Guide, double-click the SPR340 User's Guide icon on -screen User's Guide. Viewing Your On-Screen User's Guide Your printer CD-ROM includes an on your equipment. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be ...
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... 56 ■ "Printer Problems" on page 57 ■ "Print Quality Problems" on page 59 ■ "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 61 ■ "CD/DVD Printing Problems" on page 62 ■ "Miscellaneous Printout Problems" on page 62 ■ "Uninstalling Printer Software" on page 64 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 65 Diagnosing Problems Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 includes a number of...
... 56 ■ "Printer Problems" on page 57 ■ "Print Quality Problems" on page 59 ■ "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 61 ■ "CD/DVD Printing Problems" on page 62 ■ "Miscellaneous Printout Problems" on page 62 ■ "Uninstalling Printer Software" on page 64 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 65 Diagnosing Problems Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 includes a number of...
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...cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. No memory card or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized. The printer resumes printing. Contact Epson (see page 11). 54 Problem Solving Use a compatible, formatted memory card (see page 65). Paper or CD/DVD tray jam or feed error...see page 39) and press the x Start button. If the error message still appears, contact Epson (see page 47). Load paper and press the Start button. Parts inside your printer are recommended for details. See your manual. Control Panel Messages Message Ink out. Black: T048120 Cyan...
...cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. No memory card or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized. The printer resumes printing. Contact Epson (see page 11). 54 Problem Solving Use a compatible, formatted memory card (see page 65). Paper or CD/DVD tray jam or feed error...see page 39) and press the x Start button. If the error message still appears, contact Epson (see page 47). Load paper and press the Start button. Parts inside your printer are recommended for details. See your manual. Control Panel Messages Message Ink out. Black: T048120 Cyan...
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...has been inserted correctly (see page 12). The printer prints the nozzle check pattern. Make sure the memory card has been inserted correctly (see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. Press the r button, then press OK. Cannot recognize the device. Running a Printer Check You may need enough ink to perform print...ink cartridge that letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and the CD/DVD guide is a problem with the card or disk and try again. Cannot perform the print head cleaning due to choose Nozzle Check. If so...
...has been inserted correctly (see page 12). The printer prints the nozzle check pattern. Make sure the memory card has been inserted correctly (see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. Press the r button, then press OK. Cannot recognize the device. Running a Printer Check You may need enough ink to perform print...ink cartridge that letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and the CD/DVD guide is a problem with the card or disk and try again. Cannot perform the print head cleaning due to choose Nozzle Check. If so...
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...the printed lines is fine. Turn off the printer, or it back on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridge cover is a problem with the printer. If there are no packing material remains in the test lines, the printer itself . For example, if any screen ... Start Here sheet. 5. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Carefully follow the installation instructions on page 67. ■ Close your printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Setup or Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■...
...the printed lines is fine. Turn off the printer, or it back on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridge cover is a problem with the printer. If there are no packing material remains in the test lines, the printer itself . For example, if any screen ... Start Here sheet. 5. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Carefully follow the installation instructions on page 67. ■ Close your printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Setup or Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■...
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Contact your System Administrator. ■ Make sure Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP was preinstalled on -screen User's Guide. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you're printing from your computer, make sure your software is installed correctly. ■ ... a printer check as though it on a flat, stable surface that the cable meets the system requirements on page 55. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you may not have multiple photos or large files on your memory card, it 's not working properly in Device Manager. Printer Problems 57...
Contact your System Administrator. ■ Make sure Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP was preinstalled on -screen User's Guide. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you're printing from your computer, make sure your software is installed correctly. ■ ... a printer check as though it on a flat, stable surface that the cable meets the system requirements on page 55. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you may not have multiple photos or large files on your memory card, it 's not working properly in Device Manager. Printer Problems 57...
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... Windows XP, you may need to install your Windows storage device driver. 58 Problem Solving For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your document doesn't include color (except for the printer to : ■ Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation ...rotate and process the image. Printing without a computer, it takes longer for black-and-white photos). ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to a hub, disconnect USB devices that the photos are printing a landscape photo without a computer is too slow. Printing is also a bit slower. ■ If ...
... Windows XP, you may need to install your Windows storage device driver. 58 Problem Solving For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your document doesn't include color (except for the printer to : ■ Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation ...rotate and process the image. Printing without a computer, it takes longer for black-and-white photos). ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to a hub, disconnect USB devices that the photos are printing a landscape photo without a computer is too slow. Printing is also a bit slower. ■ If ...
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...envelopes. If it's damp or curled, reload a new stack of the paper. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing. Print Quality Problems 59 Print Quality Problems You see page 47. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 45 for instructions. ■ Select a higher print ...Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 34 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you 're printing on special paper, check the instructions in the pop-up ). Mac OS ...
...envelopes. If it's damp or curled, reload a new stack of the paper. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing. Print Quality Problems 59 Print Quality Problems You see page 47. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 45 for instructions. ■ Select a higher print ...Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 34 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you 're printing on special paper, check the instructions in the pop-up ). Mac OS ...
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...you're using; see your on-screen colors. see page 45 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning; see your printer's color management features. Your printout is usually whiter...colors. ■ Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for information about accessing Advanced settings. ■ Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen User's Guide for color images or black-and-white photos... if you 're printing from Windows, see page 50 for more information. 60 Problem Solving If it is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ The ...
...you're using; see your on-screen colors. see page 45 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning; see your printer's color management features. Your printout is usually whiter...colors. ■ Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for information about accessing Advanced settings. ■ Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen User's Guide for color images or black-and-white photos... if you 're printing from Windows, see page 50 for more information. 60 Problem Solving If it is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ The ...
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... change slightly after drying. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Make sure the paper support extension is pulled up . Press the x Start button to Standard (see if the colors look right. ■ If you may have set to eject the paper, then select the correct paper size. ... curling. Wait for 24 hours and check your print again to see page 22). Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully or is not set to Sepia or B&W and that may have torn off. If your printer's control panel settings to make sure the Filter setting is wrinkled. ■ If ...
... change slightly after drying. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Make sure the paper support extension is pulled up . Press the x Start button to Standard (see if the colors look right. ■ If you may have set to eject the paper, then select the correct paper size. ... curling. Wait for 24 hours and check your print again to see page 22). Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully or is not set to Sepia or B&W and that may have torn off. If your printer's control panel settings to make sure the Filter setting is wrinkled. ■ If ...
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... hold the CD/DVD tray level as described on page 43. ■ Adjust the brightness or contrast (see the EPSON Print CD on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be reversed.) The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your program. (If you load it in the Print Center or...Make sure you're using ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. ■ Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to dry for instructions. 62 Problem Solving Clean the roller; Turn off the Flip Horizontal setting in the Page Layout screen (Windows), Print Settings window under the Advanced settings (Macintosh), ...
... hold the CD/DVD tray level as described on page 43. ■ Adjust the brightness or contrast (see the EPSON Print CD on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be reversed.) The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your program. (If you load it in the Print Center or...Make sure you're using ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. ■ Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to dry for instructions. 62 Problem Solving Clean the roller; Turn off the Flip Horizontal setting in the Page Layout screen (Windows), Print Settings window under the Advanced settings (Macintosh), ...
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...not set for multiple copies. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is positioned correctly in your on choosing the correct margins for instructions. Miscellaneous Printout Problems 63 Slide the left edge guide against the paper. ■ See your... computer instead. See "Printer Specifications" in the feeder, all the way to your software documentation for instructions on...
...not set for multiple copies. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is positioned correctly in your on choosing the correct margins for instructions. Miscellaneous Printout Problems 63 Slide the left edge guide against the paper. ■ See your... computer instead. See "Printer Specifications" in the feeder, all the way to your software documentation for instructions on...
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... when you 're done. In the next window, make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo R340 icon is on the Start Here sheet. 64 Problem Solving Double-click the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility icon. 4. Make sure the printer is selected and click OK. Click EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click the Add/Remove button (Change...
... when you 're done. In the next window, make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo R340 icon is on the Start Here sheet. 64 Problem Solving Double-click the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility icon. 4. Make sure the printer is selected and click OK. Click EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click the Add/Remove button (Change...
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...information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). A variety of the problem You can download drivers and other files, look at http://support.epson.com. To find the nearest reseller, please call (800) 463-7766 for ...you must have a touch tone telephone and call , please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R340) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ...
...information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). A variety of the problem You can download drivers and other files, look at http://support.epson.com. To find the nearest reseller, please call (800) 463-7766 for ...you must have a touch tone telephone and call , please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R340) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ...
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...printed on the package. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after you handle used ink cartridges; if the display or preview monitor are in place. If it gets in your eyes,... flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a physician immediately. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to prevent the ink from staining items that are covered by hand. For best results...
...printed on the package. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after you handle used ink cartridges; if the display or preview monitor are in place. If it gets in your eyes,... flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a physician immediately. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to prevent the ink from staining items that are covered by hand. For best results...
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..., if purchased and operated only in the event that the Epson printer covered by Epson. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the replacement printer in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer's...damage to determine whether the printer requires service. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will ship a replacement printer to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of original purchase. Epson America, Inc. damage, maintenance...
..., if purchased and operated only in the event that the Epson printer covered by Epson. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the replacement printer in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer's...damage to determine whether the printer requires service. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will ship a replacement printer to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of original purchase. Epson America, Inc. damage, maintenance...
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... on, 24 to 28, 38 to 44 printing without computer, 24 to 28 problems, 62 Characters, incorrect, 63 Checking printer, 55 Cleaning print head, 45 to 46 printer, 50 roller, 25, 38 sheets, 51 Color Management settings, Macintosh, 33 Color problems, 60 ColorLife Photo Paper, 34 CompactFlash memory card, 11 Contrast, 22 display, 52 Control panel messages...
... on, 24 to 28, 38 to 44 printing without computer, 24 to 28 problems, 62 Characters, incorrect, 63 Checking printer, 55 Cleaning print head, 45 to 46 printer, 50 roller, 25, 38 sheets, 51 Color Management settings, Macintosh, 33 Color problems, 60 ColorLife Photo Paper, 34 CompactFlash memory card, 11 Contrast, 22 display, 52 Control panel messages...