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Introduction 5 Tip: Tips contain hints for it to your equipment. Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R380 as you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. For additional instructions, see the on-screen...! Of course your printer can do lots more when you how to do most of these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Please follow these things without ever turning on your Epson Stylus Photo R380.
Introduction 5 Tip: Tips contain hints for it to your equipment. Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R380 as you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. For additional instructions, see the on-screen...! Of course your printer can do lots more when you how to do most of these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Please follow these things without ever turning on your Epson Stylus Photo R380.
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...11 Part number S041062 S041153 S041106 S041405 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect ... printer provide the ultimate combination of paper types and sizes varies by location. Paper name* Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper...
...11 Part number S041062 S041153 S041106 S041405 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect ... printer provide the ultimate combination of paper types and sizes varies by location. Paper name* Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper...
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... document in your Windows or Macintosh computer. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series Click here to your printer software 38 Printing From Your Computer Open the File menu and select Print. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for...paper (see the on the Start Here sheet. Be sure to load the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the printer driver. (See page 44 for printing a photo or document stored on printing, see page 7). 2. Note: For detailed instructions on your application program. 3.
... document in your Windows or Macintosh computer. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series Click here to your printer software 38 Printing From Your Computer Open the File menu and select Print. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for...paper (see the on the Start Here sheet. Be sure to load the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the printer driver. (See page 44 for printing a photo or document stored on printing, see page 7). 2. Note: For detailed instructions on your application program. 3.
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... about print settings, click the ? or Help button. 4. Note: For more options Make sure you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you choose the correct paper Type...
... about print settings, click the ? or Help button. 4. Note: For more options Make sure you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you choose the correct paper Type...
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... From Your Computer Open the File menu and select Print. button. 7. 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 ? Depending on your settings, you can choose these other options from the pop.... ■ Layout: select page layout options. ■ Output Options (Mac OS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.9 only): save your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R380 Select Print Settings 6. 5.
... From Your Computer Open the File menu and select Print. button. 7. 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 ? Depending on your settings, you can choose these other options from the pop.... ■ Layout: select page layout options. ■ Output Options (Mac OS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.9 only): save your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R380 Select Print Settings 6. 5.
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... of all your desktop. When 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. If you select Photo RPM, printing will take longer. Click the Advanced button to change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the Printer List window. Printing From a Macintosh 43 ■ Cover Page (Mac OS X 10...
... of all your desktop. When 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. If you select Photo RPM, printing will take longer. Click the Advanced button to change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the Printer List window. Printing From a Macintosh 43 ■ Cover Page (Mac OS X 10...
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...use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts Paper support Edge guide External interface (PictBridge port) Infrared port Sheet feeder Printer cover Control panel Memory card slots (under cover) Front cover Tray lever ... Epson® offers standard and high-capacity ink cartridge sizes for each color, and you can use both sizes at www.epson.com/ highcapacity (U.S. Don't use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380,...
...use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts Paper support Edge guide External interface (PictBridge port) Infrared port Sheet feeder Printer cover Control panel Memory card slots (under cover) Front cover Tray lever ... Epson® offers standard and high-capacity ink cartridge sizes for each color, and you can use both sizes at www.epson.com/ highcapacity (U.S. Don't use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380,...
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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 (FAT 12 or ....60950-1 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 3 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...
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 (FAT 12 or ....60950-1 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 3 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...
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...paper into the sheet feeder with ink. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Paper Single sheets Envelopes Type Specifications Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson Thickness: 0.003 to 0.004 inch ...Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Luster Envelopes Envelope 4 - E The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). otherwise the disc or CD/DVD tray may decline in the printer driver so your printer...
...paper into the sheet feeder with ink. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Paper Single sheets Envelopes Type Specifications Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson Thickness: 0.003 to 0.004 inch ...Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Luster Envelopes Envelope 4 - E The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). otherwise the disc or CD/DVD tray may decline in the printer driver so your printer...
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... and the backup procedure was cancelled. Paper may be blocking movement of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 5 Turn off the printer, then lift up the printer cover and remove any jammed paper or other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first,... card should be printed. Try cleaning the print head again. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Loading Guidelines You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the error messages on the LCD screen. Error message Solution A printer error has occurred. Data error. Cannot recognize the Make sure...
... and the backup procedure was cancelled. Paper may be blocking movement of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 5 Turn off the printer, then lift up the printer cover and remove any jammed paper or other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first,... card should be printed. Try cleaning the print head again. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Loading Guidelines You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the error messages on the LCD screen. Error message Solution A printer error has occurred. Data error. Cannot recognize the Make sure...
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...Otherwise, dirt or scratches on any ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Caution: Before you should not be used with this printer. Note: Use only one CD/DVD at a time. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 You can print on a CD or DVD, you move the tray lever, make sure that the CD ...or DVD and adapter lie flat on the printer and open the front cover. 2. Press u to finish cleaning the rollers. otherwise the printer may be accurate. ...
...Otherwise, dirt or scratches on any ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Caution: Before you should not be used with this printer. Note: Use only one CD/DVD at a time. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 You can print on a CD or DVD, you move the tray lever, make sure that the CD ...or DVD and adapter lie flat on the printer and open the front cover. 2. Press u to finish cleaning the rollers. otherwise the printer may be accurate. ...
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... print position or color, see a message on the LCD screen telling you print with images, graphics, and text. Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. When the Copies setting is set the front tray to the paper position by Epson's warranty. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 7 You... place the next CD or DVD on ; Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series (Windows) or Stylus Photo R380 (Macintosh) is printing; When a cartridge is installed in a drive. To ensure good results, use the Epson Print CD program (included on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to create and print a design with...
... print position or color, see a message on the LCD screen telling you print with images, graphics, and text. Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. When the Copies setting is set the front tray to the paper position by Epson's warranty. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 7 You... place the next CD or DVD on ; Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series (Windows) or Stylus Photo R380 (Macintosh) is printing; When a cartridge is installed in a drive. To ensure good results, use the Epson Print CD program (included on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to create and print a design with...
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Epson Stylus Photo R380 Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed ... not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be able to install the ink. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Open the printer cover, then open the cartridge cover while the print head is expended. 5. Remove the yellow ...cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it straight out. otherwise, ink will leak. 7. Press Setup, select ...
Epson Stylus Photo R380 Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed ... not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be able to install the ink. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Open the printer cover, then open the cartridge cover while the print head is expended. 5. Remove the yellow ...cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it straight out. otherwise, ink will leak. 7. Press Setup, select ...
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...d to enter the Setup menu. 4. You can also run a nozzle check to print a few sheets of letter-size plain paper in the printer. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R380 9. After about one minute, the message "Ink cartridge replacement is low, you see if the print head needs cleaning. Do not insert the...DVD tray during ink charging as described below . This unclogs the nozzles so they can clean the print head using your printout or colors are displayed on -screen User's Guide for instructions. 1. You can deliver ink properly. Before you cannot clean the print head. ...
...d to enter the Setup menu. 4. You can also run a nozzle check to print a few sheets of letter-size plain paper in the printer. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R380 9. After about one minute, the message "Ink cartridge replacement is low, you see if the print head needs cleaning. Do not insert the...DVD tray during ink charging as described below . This unclogs the nozzles so they can clean the print head using your printout or colors are displayed on -screen User's Guide for instructions. 1. You can deliver ink properly. Before you cannot clean the print head. ...
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... any improvement after cleaning four or five times, turn off and wait six hours. Epson Stylus Photo R380 6. Press Start. If there are displayed on but not printing, and no gaps in the printer, and make sure the front tray is complete." 10/06 Aligning the Print Head If...your computer. Press u or d to clean the print head again. An alignment sheet is turned on the LCD screen. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. Press d to enter the Setup menu. 5. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on the LCD screen. You may damage it. If you printed. Then, ...
... any improvement after cleaning four or five times, turn off and wait six hours. Epson Stylus Photo R380 6. Press Start. If there are displayed on but not printing, and no gaps in the printer, and make sure the front tray is complete." 10/06 Aligning the Print Head If...your computer. Press u or d to clean the print head again. An alignment sheet is turned on the LCD screen. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. Press d to enter the Setup menu. 5. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on the LCD screen. You may damage it. If you printed. Then, ...
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.... 2. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from your computer. 7. Close the front tray extensions and front cover. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 11 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its original box or one of a similar size. Don't use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner...
.... 2. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from your computer. 7. Close the front tray extensions and front cover. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 11 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its original box or one of a similar size. Don't use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner...
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... you transport it. Close the paper support. 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 . Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. After transporting the printer, plug it in print quality, clean the print head; if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head. 12 - Turn off the...
... you transport it. Close the paper support. 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 . Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. After transporting the printer, plug it in print quality, clean the print head; if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head. 12 - Turn off the...