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...to avoid damage to your equipment. Of course your printer can do most of these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Print photos stored on a memory card ■ Print photos directly from your camera or mobile phone ■ ...This book tells you how to do lots more when you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Introduction 5 Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R380 as you connect it on -screen User's Guide by selecting the ...
...to avoid damage to your equipment. Of course your printer can do most of these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Print photos stored on a memory card ■ Print photos directly from your camera or mobile phone ■ ...This book tells you how to do lots more when you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Introduction 5 Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R380 as you connect it on -screen User's Guide by selecting the ...
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... care, photographs from most camera stores. ■ Always keep your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will last for many years. The special Epson Claria™ inks designed for your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for prints that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass...
... care, photographs from most camera stores. ■ Always keep your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will last for many years. The special Epson Claria™ inks designed for your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for prints that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass...
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Open the photo or document in the printer driver. (See page 44 for printing a photo or document stored on your printer software 38 Printing From Your Computer Open the File menu and select Print. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic ...page 7). 2. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your Windows or Macintosh computer. Load paper (see the on the Start Here sheet. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series Click here to your application program. 3. Be sure to load...
Open the photo or document in the printer driver. (See page 44 for printing a photo or document stored on your printer software 38 Printing From Your Computer Open the File menu and select Print. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic ...page 7). 2. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your Windows or Macintosh computer. Load paper (see the on the Start Here sheet. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series Click here to your application program. 3. Be sure to load...
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... Type Select your paper Size Select your document Orientation Click here for more information about print settings, click the ? Printing in Windows 39 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the... Type setting for details. or Help button. 4. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. See page 44 for the paper you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
... Type Select your paper Size Select your document Orientation Click here for more information about print settings, click the ? Printing in Windows 39 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the... Type setting for details. or Help button. 4. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. See page 44 for the paper you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
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...re using a Mac OS® X-compatible application, follow the steps below to close the Page Setup window. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R380 Select your Paper Size* Select your settings, then click OK or Print to save your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose... a paper size with the Sheet Feeder - Open the photo or document in the Paper Size list for your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10, 5 x 7, or 4 x 6). 4. Printing From a Macintosh...
...re using a Mac OS® X-compatible application, follow the steps below to close the Page Setup window. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R380 Select your Paper Size* Select your settings, then click OK or Print to save your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose... a paper size with the Sheet Feeder - Open the photo or document in the Paper Size list for your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10, 5 x 7, or 4 x 6). 4. Printing From a Macintosh...
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... following settings as Reverse print order. 42 Printing From Your Computer You see page 44) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Open the File menu and select Print. Depending on your settings, you want... to print at a later time. ■ Paper Handling: select page printing options, such as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R380 Select Print Settings 6. 5.
... following settings as Reverse print order. 42 Printing From Your Computer You see page 44) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Open the File menu and select Print. Depending on your settings, you want... to print at a later time. ■ Paper Handling: select page printing options, such as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R380 Select Print Settings 6. 5.
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... from the Print Quality pop-up menu. If you're using Mac OS X 10.2.8, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R380 in the printer software. ■ Expansion: reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■ Summary: view a list of your selections. 8. ..., click ?. 9. Printing From a Macintosh 43 Click Print. 10. Click the Advanced button to change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the Printer List window. For more information on the bottom of all your desktop. ■ Cover Page (Mac OS X 10.4.x only): print a...
... from the Print Quality pop-up menu. If you're using Mac OS X 10.2.8, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R380 in the printer software. ■ Expansion: reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■ Summary: view a list of your selections. 8. ..., click ?. 9. Printing From a Macintosh 43 Click Print. 10. Click the Advanced button to change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the Printer List window. For more information on the bottom of all your desktop. ■ Cover Page (Mac OS X 10.4.x only): print a...
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.... You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R380) ■ Product serial number (located on the back) ■ Proof of purchase...and E-mail: www.arcsoft.com, [email protected] 62 Solving Problems Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. ArcSoft PhotoImpression Technical Support Phone: (510) 440-9901...
.... You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R380) ■ Product serial number (located on the back) ■ Proof of purchase...and E-mail: www.arcsoft.com, [email protected] 62 Solving Problems Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. ArcSoft PhotoImpression Technical Support Phone: (510) 440-9901...
Product Information Guide
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.../06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 The highcapacity cartridges are available at once in your printer not covered by Epson's warranties. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts Paper support Edge guide External interface (PictBridge port) Infrared port Sheet feeder Printer cover ...color, and you can use both sizes at www.epson.com/ highcapacity (U.S. For example, you can install a standard size magenta cartridge (part number 78) and a high-capacity black cartridge (part number 77). Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380, if desired. Don't use genuine Epson...
.../06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 The highcapacity cartridges are available at once in your printer not covered by Epson's warranties. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts Paper support Edge guide External interface (PictBridge port) Infrared port Sheet feeder Printer cover ...color, and you can use both sizes at www.epson.com/ highcapacity (U.S. For example, you can install a standard size magenta cartridge (part number 78) and a high-capacity black cartridge (part number 77). Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380, if desired. Don't use genuine Epson...
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Epson Stylus Photo R380 Epson Media Paper name* Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Size Borderless 4 × 6 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Borderless 4 × 6 inches Borderless 5 × 7 inches Borderless 8 × 10 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo... (285 mm) 15.8 lb (7.15 kg) without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6...
Epson Stylus Photo R380 Epson Media Paper name* Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Size Borderless 4 × 6 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Borderless 4 × 6 inches Borderless 5 × 7 inches Borderless 8 × 10 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo... (285 mm) 15.8 lb (7.15 kg) without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6...
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... for its voltage. Interfaces USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Device Class for computers), based on the back of the printer for Camera File system" standard. The printer supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of card xD-Picture ...SD™ Card SDHC Card miniSD™ Card* miniSDHC Card* microSD Card* microSDHC Card* CompactFlash® Microdrive™ * Adapter required. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Memory Card Compatibility Top slot Bottom slot Slot Top slot Bottom slot Type of files DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant* JPEG, DOS FAT ...
... for its voltage. Interfaces USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Device Class for computers), based on the back of the printer for Camera File system" standard. The printer supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of card xD-Picture ...SD™ Card SDHC Card miniSD™ Card* miniSDHC Card* microSD Card* microSDHC Card* CompactFlash® Microdrive™ * Adapter required. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Memory Card Compatibility Top slot Bottom slot Slot Top slot Bottom slot Type of files DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant* JPEG, DOS FAT ...
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...-printable disc, do not print in the printer driver so your printer knows what kind of the disc; B-L The minimum left margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). Load envelopes flap edge left with the borderless feature, print quality may get stained with the short edge first. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Paper Single sheets Envelopes Type Specifications...
...-printable disc, do not print in the printer driver so your printer knows what kind of the disc; B-L The minimum left margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). Load envelopes flap edge left with the borderless feature, print quality may get stained with the short edge first. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Paper Single sheets Envelopes Type Specifications...
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... paper and the following table lists the error messages and recommended solutions. The following number of sheets of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 5 Error message Solution A printer error has occurred. Cannot recognize ink Make sure the ink cartridges are installed cartridges. See the documentation for your dealer to see...
... paper and the following table lists the error messages and recommended solutions. The following number of sheets of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 5 Error message Solution A printer error has occurred. Cannot recognize ink Make sure the ink cartridges are installed cartridges. See the documentation for your dealer to see...
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... run a sheet of letter-size plain paper are aligned. 6 - Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may smear. Do not move the tray lever. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Set the front tray to use the small CD/DVD adapter when you should not be used with the white or printable side...on the front tray and the front tray is printing. 3. Gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the tray. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that no paper or other objects are on the CD/DVD tray, as these may damage the disc's ...
... run a sheet of letter-size plain paper are aligned. 6 - Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may smear. Do not move the tray lever. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Set the front tray to use the small CD/DVD adapter when you should not be used with the white or printable side...on the front tray and the front tray is printing. 3. Gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the tray. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that no paper or other objects are on the CD/DVD tray, as these may damage the disc's ...
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...position by Epson's warranty. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 7 When you which cartridge is low or expended. Printing Your Design After you may be adjusted automatically. Press l or r to select Ink Cartridge Status, then press OK. 3. otherwise, your printer may need to adjust the print position or color, see...their best. See your design and loaded a CD or DVD, follow these steps to print: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Caution: Be sure to insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is not expended. this ensures that the print position will be damaged or the surface of the ...
...position by Epson's warranty. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 7 When you which cartridge is low or expended. Printing Your Design After you may be adjusted automatically. Press l or r to select Ink Cartridge Status, then press OK. 3. otherwise, your printer may need to adjust the print position or color, see...their best. See your design and loaded a CD or DVD, follow these steps to print: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Caution: Be sure to insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is not expended. this ensures that the print position will be damaged or the surface of the ...
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... print. Push down gently until the cartridge clicks into the holder. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Cartridges are ready to install the ink. If an ink cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may become unusable... tape, take the cartridge apart or try to refill it . Epson Stylus Photo R380 Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you may not be unable to print. 6. Press u or d to open the cartridge cover. Open the printer cover, then open the cartridge cover while the print head is ...
... print. Push down gently until the cartridge clicks into the holder. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Cartridges are ready to install the ink. If an ink cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may become unusable... tape, take the cartridge apart or try to refill it . Epson Stylus Photo R380 Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you may not be unable to print. 6. Press u or d to open the cartridge cover. Open the printer cover, then open the cartridge cover while the print head is ...
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... not need to check the print head nozzles using the printer's control panel. Press l or r to select Head Cleaning, then press OK. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 9 Press u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. Caution: Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. This unclogs the nozzles so they can...Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you don't use your printout or colors are no warnings or errors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to run the Head ...
... not need to check the print head nozzles using the printer's control panel. Press l or r to select Head Cleaning, then press OK. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 9 Press u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. Caution: Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. This unclogs the nozzles so they can...Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you don't use your printout or colors are no warnings or errors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to run the Head ...
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... you 've finished your computer. Press Setup to select the next pattern, then repeat steps 8 through 10. 12. Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while the message "Print head cleaning in the printer. 4. Press d to enter the Setup menu. 5. If there are displayed on -screen User's Guide for instructions.) 1. Aligning the...
... you 've finished your computer. Press Setup to select the next pattern, then repeat steps 8 through 10. 12. Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while the message "Print head cleaning in the printer. 4. Press d to enter the Setup menu. 5. If there are displayed on -screen User's Guide for instructions.) 1. Aligning the...
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... special paper; they can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Close the front tray extensions and front cover. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 11 Otherwise, ink may jam inside the printer. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to prevent water... inside . 4. Also, leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn off . 3. If there is any ink inside the printer. Keep the printer cover closed to clean the sheet feeder. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its original box or one of a similar size.
... special paper; they can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Close the front tray extensions and front cover. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 11 Otherwise, ink may jam inside the printer. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to prevent water... inside . 4. Also, leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn off . 3. If there is any ink inside the printer. Keep the printer cover closed to clean the sheet feeder. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its original box or one of a similar size.
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.... Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from the printer. After transporting the printer, plug it . If you transport it . 10. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Related Documentation CPD-22276 CPD-22278 CPD-22277 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Start Here Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Basics Epson Stylus Photo R380 CD-ROM with it . Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord. if output is grainy or...
.... Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from the printer. After transporting the printer, plug it . If you transport it . 10. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Related Documentation CPD-22276 CPD-22278 CPD-22277 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Start Here Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Basics Epson Stylus Photo R380 CD-ROM with it . Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord. if output is grainy or...