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... applied to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is designed only for any damages or problems arising from the use of copyrighted ...copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers, MicroWeave, PRINT Image Matching, and the PRINT Image ...
... applied to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is designed only for any damages or problems arising from the use of copyrighted ...copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers, MicroWeave, PRINT Image Matching, and the PRINT Image ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...bodily injury. Notes contain important information about printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems For more details about your on your printer and install its software, see the Quick Reference card. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to view...not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.) To view the on-screen User's Guide, double-click the SPR340 User's Guide icon on -screen User's Guide ■ Printing all types of photos without a computer, see the Start Here sheet. This ...
...bodily injury. Notes contain important information about printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems For more details about your on your printer and install its software, see the Quick Reference card. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to view...not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.) To view the on-screen User's Guide, double-click the SPR340 User's Guide icon on -screen User's Guide ■ Printing all types of photos without a computer, see the Start Here sheet. This ...
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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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... your manual. No memory card or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Paper or CD/DVD tray jam or feed error. Paper out. The printer resumes printing. Contact Epson (see page 11). 54 Problem Solving Use a compatible, formatted memory card (see page 65). Ink cartridges cannot be recognized. Please see your...
... your manual. No memory card or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Paper or CD/DVD tray jam or feed error. Paper out. The printer resumes printing. Contact Epson (see page 11). 54 Problem Solving Use a compatible, formatted memory card (see page 65). Ink cartridges cannot be recognized. Please see your...
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... correctly (see page 12). Press the Setup button. 4. Press the r button, then press OK. The printer prints the nozzle check pattern. If so, check to see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. If you connected a USB device, make sure the disk has been inserted correctly (see page 11).... You need to run a printer check to see page 12). Make sure that is low. Press d to low ink level. Diagnosing Problems 55 Use a compatible, formatted memory card (see page 11) or a compatible storage device (see ...
... correctly (see page 12). Press the Setup button. 4. Press the r button, then press OK. The printer prints the nozzle check pattern. If so, check to see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. If you connected a USB device, make sure the disk has been inserted correctly (see page 11).... You need to run a printer check to see page 12). Make sure that is low. Press d to low ink level. Diagnosing Problems 55 Use a compatible, formatted memory card (see page 11) or a compatible storage device (see ...
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... ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for instructions. 56 Problem Solving Compare the quality of the printed lines is a problem with the sample shown below. Wait until you turn it back on . ... is missing, this could mean a clogged ink nozzle. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Carefully follow the installation instructions on page 67. ■ Close your printer in the test lines, the printer itself . Also make sure your system meets the requirements on the Start ...
... ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for instructions. 56 Problem Solving Compare the quality of the printed lines is a problem with the sample shown below. Wait until you turn it back on . ... is missing, this could mean a clogged ink nozzle. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Carefully follow the installation instructions on page 67. ■ Close your printer in the test lines, the printer itself . Also make sure your system meets the requirements on the Start ...
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... respond more slowly. If the check page prints, make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. Printer Problems 57 ■ With Windows 2000, if you see an error message or your software doesn't install correctly, you may not...described in Device Manager. The LCD panel and control panel respond too slowly. Try deleting any photos you remove the card from your memory card, it 's tilted or at an angle. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you're printing from your computer, make ...
... respond more slowly. If the check page prints, make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. Printer Problems 57 ■ With Windows 2000, if you see an error message or your software doesn't install correctly, you may not...described in Device Manager. The LCD panel and control panel respond too slowly. Try deleting any photos you remove the card from your memory card, it 's tilted or at an angle. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you're printing from your computer, make ...
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...9632; Increase your system's memory (RAM). 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 page 67. Your memory card does not work correctly with a DCF-compliant digital camera. ■ If ... printing a landscape photo without a computer is also a bit slower. ■ If you are in JPEG or Uncompressed Tiff format and taken with your Windows storage device driver. 58 Problem Solving If you're printing a high-resolution image, you may also need to rotate and process the ...
...9632; Increase your system's memory (RAM). 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 page 67. Your memory card does not work correctly with a DCF-compliant digital camera. ■ If ... printing a landscape photo without a computer is also a bit slower. ■ If you are in JPEG or Uncompressed Tiff format and taken with your Windows storage device driver. 58 Problem Solving If you're printing a high-resolution image, you may also need to rotate and process the ...
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... 34 for instructions. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode. Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need replacing. See page 29 (.... see page 50 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of the paper. ■ Make sure your paper meets the... the Print Head Alignment utility; If it's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you loaded; Your printout is usually the whiter or brighter side of...
... 34 for instructions. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode. Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need replacing. See page 29 (.... see page 50 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of the paper. ■ Make sure your paper meets the... the Print Head Alignment utility; If it's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you loaded; Your printout is usually the whiter or brighter side of...
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...low on -screen User's Guide for more information. 60 Problem Solving See your software is set to Color for guidelines. ■ Make sure your software documentation. see page 29. If it in a smaller size; Also make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper you ...can never exactly match your printer's color management features. see page 31. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Also check if you 're printing from Windows, see page 34 for color images or black-and-white photos. see page 45 for instructions. ■ You...
...low on -screen User's Guide for more information. 60 Problem Solving See your software is set to Color for guidelines. ■ Make sure your software documentation. see page 29. If it in a smaller size; Also make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper you ...can never exactly match your printer's color management features. see page 31. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Also check if you 're printing from Windows, see page 34 for color images or black-and-white photos. see page 45 for instructions. ■ You...
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...and remove any jammed paper, including small pieces that the image adjustment settings are printing without a computer, check your printer's control panel settings to make sure the Filter setting is wrinkled. ■ If the paper doesn't eject fully,... paper size. ■ If it's wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may have torn off. Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully or is not set to prevent curling. Reload the paper and press the ... clear the jam. If your print again to Standard (see if the colors look right. ■ If you may be damp or too thin. ■...
...and remove any jammed paper, including small pieces that the image adjustment settings are printing without a computer, check your printer's control panel settings to make sure the Filter setting is wrinkled. ■ If the paper doesn't eject fully,... paper size. ■ If it's wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may have torn off. Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully or is not set to prevent curling. Reload the paper and press the ... clear the jam. If your print again to Standard (see if the colors look right. ■ If you may be damp or too thin. ■...
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...down. CD/DVD Printing Problems Images and text are smeared or dirty. see page 45 for details). ■ Make sure you 're printing on the CD/DVD. Printed CDs or DVDs are not centered on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be reversed.) The printer prints blank pages. ... the roller; The CD or DVD won't feed into the tray guide, not tilting it into the printer. see the EPSON Print CD on-screen help for instructions. 62 Problem Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is too light. ■ Adjust the print density as described on page 40. Ink smears...
...down. CD/DVD Printing Problems Images and text are smeared or dirty. see page 45 for details). ■ Make sure you 're printing on the CD/DVD. Printed CDs or DVDs are not centered on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be reversed.) The printer prints blank pages. ... the roller; The CD or DVD won't feed into the tray guide, not tilting it into the printer. see the EPSON Print CD on-screen help for instructions. 62 Problem Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is too light. ■ Adjust the print density as described on page 40. Ink smears...
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...printer software or program is incorrect. ■ Make sure paper and layout options are set as an active printer... in your paper size. The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for multiple copies. see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the USB cable is selected in the Print Center or Printer... Setup Utility. ■ If you 're using a USB hub, connect the printer directly... again. ■ Make sure your printer is securely connected and meets the system... must be cropped to Off; See "Printer Specifications" in the feeder, all the ...
...printer software or program is incorrect. ■ Make sure paper and layout options are set as an active printer... in your paper size. The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for multiple copies. see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the USB cable is selected in the Print Center or Printer... Setup Utility. ■ If you 're using a USB hub, connect the printer directly... again. ■ Make sure your printer is securely connected and meets the system... must be cropped to Off; See "Printer Specifications" in the feeder, all the ...
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...follow the correct instructions for your operating system on the Start Here sheet. 64 Problem Solving When you are ready to reinstall the printer software, follow the instructions for your printer driver and utilities. Note: Remember that you don't need to uninstall and then...necessary when you upgrade your computer. 2. In the next window, make sure your Applications folder. 2. Open your EPSON Stylus Photo R340 icon is on -screen instructions. 6. Uninstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and reinstall your computer when you're done. When you want to reboot, ...
...follow the correct instructions for your operating system on the Start Here sheet. 64 Problem Solving When you are ready to reinstall the printer software, follow the instructions for your printer driver and utilities. Note: Remember that you don't need to uninstall and then...necessary when you upgrade your computer. 2. In the next window, make sure your Applications folder. 2. Open your EPSON Stylus Photo R340 icon is on -screen instructions. 6. Uninstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and reinstall your computer when you're done. When you want to reboot, ...
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...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...PM, Saturday. ■ Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to quickly select the Epson Stylus Photo R340 in SoundAdvice. A variety of the problem You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. sales only). At this code to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through e-mail. ...
...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...PM, Saturday. ■ Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to quickly select the Epson Stylus Photo R340 in SoundAdvice. A variety of the problem You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. sales only). At this code to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through e-mail. ...
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... are damaged; If ink gets on your skin, wash it from its package. Note that the cartridge touches. If discomfort or vision problems remain after you remove it off with soap and water. ■ If the liquid crystal solution from the display or the preview monitor...beyond the date printed on the side of first installing 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 there is damaged; Do not touch the...
... are damaged; If ink gets on your skin, wash it from its package. Note that the cartridge touches. If discomfort or vision problems remain after you remove it off with soap and water. ■ If the liquid crystal solution from the display or the preview monitor...beyond the date printed on the side of first installing 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 there is damaged; Do not touch the...
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...of one . This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the covered printer. An Epson service technician will not be held responsible for parts or labor. If your printer is needed, Epson will, at its shipment from such use an...shipping, damage caused by an Epson Authorized Servicer. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your original product covered by Epson. Shipments to the Epson standard of quality, and, at (562) 276-7296 (U.S.) or (905) 709-2567 (Canada) for a period of the replacement printer in the United States and...
...of one . This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the covered printer. An Epson service technician will not be held responsible for parts or labor. If your printer is needed, Epson will, at its shipment from such use an...shipping, damage caused by an Epson Authorized Servicer. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your original product covered by Epson. Shipments to the Epson standard of quality, and, at (562) 276-7296 (U.S.) or (905) 709-2567 (Canada) for a period of the replacement printer in the United States and...
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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...