User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... sure you're using the correct PostScript driver for your printer (included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM). If you're working with scanned images, check the scanner software settings. Try cleaning the print head with the utilities provided with your printer, then print a few lines to specific problems you may have...
... sure you're using the correct PostScript driver for your printer (included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM). If you're working with scanned images, check the scanner software settings. Try cleaning the print head with the utilities provided with your printer, then print a few lines to specific problems you may have...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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.... Complex jobs that use a large number of the font. Upgrade your application, make sure you configure EPSON Stylus RIP differently. Solution Make sure you have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. Most fonts are downloaded with more memory. Solution When you print...
.... Complex jobs that use a large number of the font. Upgrade your application, make sure you configure EPSON Stylus RIP differently. Solution Make sure you have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. Most fonts are downloaded with more memory. Solution When you print...
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... to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge. 5-6 Stylus RIP will create a new preference file automatically when you use a font management utility, check it prints in black ink only Possible cause You didn't specify color data in your ...Setup dialog box. See your printer documentation for instructions on your system. Troubleshooting You see Chapters 2 and 4 for more colors are missing in your application to be able to print with the RIP. You must have moved or renamed the Stylus RIP software folder. One ...
... to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge. 5-6 Stylus RIP will create a new preference file automatically when you use a font management utility, check it prints in black ink only Possible cause You didn't specify color data in your ...Setup dialog box. See your printer documentation for instructions on your system. Troubleshooting You see Chapters 2 and 4 for more colors are missing in your application to be able to print with the RIP. You must have moved or renamed the Stylus RIP software folder. One ...
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... of images are processed for instructions. Solution Place EPS or TIFF files on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. See your printer's PPD from PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 (Windows) Possible cause Your PostScript printer PPD file is interrupting the printing process. Solution Try printing the images in another application...bitmap art, especially when enlarged. EPS and TIFF files do not print Possible cause These files cannot be processed directly by Stylus RIP. The print head nozzles are enlarging the images. Run a self test on a page created in a smaller size.
... of images are processed for instructions. Solution Place EPS or TIFF files on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. See your printer's PPD from PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 (Windows) Possible cause Your PostScript printer PPD file is interrupting the printing process. Solution Try printing the images in another application...bitmap art, especially when enlarged. EPS and TIFF files do not print Possible cause These files cannot be processed directly by Stylus RIP. The print head nozzles are enlarging the images. Run a self test on a page created in a smaller size.
Printer Basics
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...Roll Paper 34 Printing on Paper Cut from a Roll 35 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 37 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 39 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 40 Removing and Installing Ink...Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning the Printer 45 Transporting the Printer 46 PROBLEM SOLVING 47 Diagnosing Printer Problems 47 Checking the Control Panel Lights 47 Running a Printer Check 49 Identifying Printer Parts 50 Problems and Solutions 51 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 51 Problems...
...Roll Paper 34 Printing on Paper Cut from a Roll 35 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 37 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 39 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 40 Removing and Installing Ink...Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning the Printer 45 Transporting the Printer 46 PROBLEM SOLVING 47 Diagnosing Printer Problems 47 Checking the Control Panel Lights 47 Running a Printer Check 49 Identifying Printer Parts 50 Problems and Solutions 51 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 51 Problems...
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To make sure the edge is cut cleanly-at a 90-degree angle in the same mounting slots. 28 If necessary, trim the edge using a straight-edge tool or triangle. 2. Loading Roll Paper 1. Before loading the roll, make loading easier, roll the first several inches of paper.) 3. Remove the printer's paper support and install the roll paper holder in each corner-to uncurl it. Use the plastic sheet included with your printer to prevent your hands from marring the printable surface. (Or you can just use a folded sheet of the paper backward to ensure proper loading.
To make sure the edge is cut cleanly-at a 90-degree angle in the same mounting slots. 28 If necessary, trim the edge using a straight-edge tool or triangle. 2. Loading Roll Paper 1. Before loading the roll, make loading easier, roll the first several inches of paper.) 3. Remove the printer's paper support and install the roll paper holder in each corner-to uncurl it. Use the plastic sheet included with your printer to prevent your hands from marring the printable surface. (Or you can just use a folded sheet of the paper backward to ensure proper loading.
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... and insert the cut it to the desired length of the paper backward to uncurl it will go. Use the plastic sheet included with your printer to prevent your image plus two inches for the necessary margins. Before loading the paper, cut sheet, printable side up, as far as it... make loading easier, roll the first several inches of your hands from a roll without using the roll paper holder, follow these steps: 1. Cut the edge cleanly, at certain paper widths (4, 8.3, 8.5, and 12.95 inches). 2. marginless printing is available only at a 90-degree angle in each corner, to ensure proper ...
... and insert the cut it to the desired length of the paper backward to uncurl it will go. Use the plastic sheet included with your printer to prevent your image plus two inches for the necessary margins. Before loading the paper, cut sheet, printable side up, as far as it... make loading easier, roll the first several inches of your hands from a roll without using the roll paper holder, follow these steps: 1. Cut the edge cleanly, at certain paper widths (4, 8.3, 8.5, and 12.95 inches). 2. marginless printing is available only at a 90-degree angle in each corner, to ensure proper ...
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... on page 39. 2. Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 37 Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it 's connected over a network, see your printer for moving your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint, or has missing bands of color, you don't turn on your computer. ... unclogs the nozzles so they can dry out and diminish print quality. When you may need to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is connected directly to your...
... on page 39. 2. Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 37 Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it 's connected over a network, see your printer for moving your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint, or has missing bands of color, you don't turn on your computer. ... unclogs the nozzles so they can dry out and diminish print quality. When you may need to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is connected directly to your...
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... pattern has missing dots or lines, click Clean to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Follow the instructions on page 39. 8. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P printer icon, then select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT or Printing Preferences in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Then...
... pattern has missing dots or lines, click Clean to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Follow the instructions on page 39. 8. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P printer icon, then select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT or Printing Preferences in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Then...
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...cleaning cycle as shown below, clean the print head again; If any dots are missing, as described above .) Press the R cleaning button and hold it down for three seconds. If you 're done. see any improvement after cleaning... If your computer, it's better to use the control panel to clean the print head. (If the printer is connected directly to your printout looks okay, you don't see ...the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head If your printer is connected over a network, you have to use the head cleaning utility as described above . You can also turn the printer off and wait ...
...cleaning cycle as shown below, clean the print head again; If any dots are missing, as described above .) Press the R cleaning button and hold it down for three seconds. If you 're done. see any improvement after cleaning... If your computer, it's better to use the control panel to clean the print head. (If the printer is connected directly to your printout looks okay, you don't see ...the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head If your printer is connected over a network, you have to use the head cleaning utility as described above . You can also turn the printer off and wait ...
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If the print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have left, see the graphic in the printer driver (Windows) or click the ink level icon in the printer driver or EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh). Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head ...nozzles may also need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. Canada Black ink cartridge T015201 T015311 Color ink cartridge T016201 T016311 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them and before the expiration date ...
If the print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have left, see the graphic in the printer driver (Windows) or click the ink level icon in the printer driver or EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh). Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head ...nozzles may also need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. Canada Black ink cartridge T015201 T015311 Color ink cartridge T016201 T016311 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them and before the expiration date ...
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...and the rollers turn on printer components, and don't spray oils or lubricants inside the printer, except as described below. Don't clean the gears or touch any excess water. 4. You can clean the rollers using the cleaning tool that came with your printer's paper eject rollers may be...and disconnect the printer cable. 3. If you notice streaks of ink marring your printouts, your printer (or you can damage the printer components and case. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working its best, you should clean it several sheets of plain paper in the printer, but make ...
...and the rollers turn on printer components, and don't spray oils or lubricants inside the printer, except as described below. Don't clean the gears or touch any excess water. 4. You can clean the rollers using the cleaning tool that came with your printer's paper eject rollers may be...and disconnect the printer cable. 3. If you notice streaks of ink marring your printouts, your printer (or you can damage the printer components and case. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working its best, you should clean it several sheets of plain paper in the printer, but make ...
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... original box or one of a similar size. Transporting the Printer If you move your printer. Be sure to prepare it . Open the printer cover. Close the cover, push in the original box using the dampened cleaning tool as shown, then close the tray. 6. After transporting...always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. When you finish cleaning, press the E load/eject button to the printer case 2. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Wipe off the printer. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in its ...
... original box or one of a similar size. Transporting the Printer If you move your printer. Be sure to prepare it . Open the printer cover. Close the cover, push in the original box using the dampened cleaning tool as shown, then close the tray. 6. After transporting...always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. When you finish cleaning, press the E load/eject button to the printer case 2. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Wipe off the printer. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in its ...
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... 51 for solutions to common setup, software, print quality, and paper feeding problems. It's a good idea to check EPSON's web site periodically for diagnosing and solving printer problems. s First see if there is a new driver available, free of the problem. Downloading instructions are posted for ... Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for possible updates to your printer driver. Checking the Control Panel Lights Paper out light Color ink out light Black ink out light Power light Cleaning button Load/eject button Power button Follow the guidelines on the next page to...
... 51 for solutions to common setup, software, print quality, and paper feeding problems. It's a good idea to check EPSON's web site periodically for diagnosing and solving printer problems. s First see if there is a new driver available, free of the problem. Downloading instructions are posted for ... Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for possible updates to your printer driver. Checking the Control Panel Lights Paper out light Color ink out light Black ink out light Power light Cleaning button Load/eject button Power button Follow the guidelines on the next page to...
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... you installed a cartridge your printer box. When an ink out light comes on . When the Ppower and S paper out lights flash, and both of the sheets are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. Then turn off The Ppower light is on , contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 59 for... replacement instructions. s Turn off , the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
... you installed a cartridge your printer box. When an ink out light comes on . When the Ppower and S paper out lights flash, and both of the sheets are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. Then turn off The Ppower light is on , contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 59 for... replacement instructions. s Turn off , the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
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... computer. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the interface cable, or your dealer or EPSON as described on page 51. see page 37.) 5. The printer prints a page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Hold down the E load/eject button... light starts to work, contact your computer. Only the nozzle check pattern is loaded in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on page 59. 49 Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to clean the print head; Follow these steps: 1. Try the suggestions in the...
... computer. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the interface cable, or your dealer or EPSON as described on page 51. see page 37.) 5. The printer prints a page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Hold down the E load/eject button... light starts to work, contact your computer. Only the nozzle check pattern is loaded in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on page 59. 49 Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to clean the print head; Follow these steps: 1. Try the suggestions in the...
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.... Make sure the print head nozzles are installed correctly. Printing is performing routine maintenance. 52 Your printer makes noise when you upgraded to Speed. The printer looks and sounds as described in your printer for instructions. To clean the print head, see page 37. Problems with Printing Only the Ppower light is on, but...
.... Make sure the print head nozzles are installed correctly. Printing is performing routine maintenance. 52 Your printer makes noise when you upgraded to Speed. The printer looks and sounds as described in your printer for instructions. To clean the print head, see page 37. Problems with Printing Only the Ppower light is on, but...
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...Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON photo-quality paper (such as the Ink setting; this provides smoother gradations in the printer settings. s Set the Quality/Speed slider to the Quality setting in your printer. see page 40. s Run the...s Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you 're printing a black-and-white image, make sure Color is in a smaller size; Problems Getting Good Print Quality You see your application software's documentation. 53 see banding.... s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 37.
...Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON photo-quality paper (such as the Ink setting; this provides smoother gradations in the printer settings. s Set the Quality/Speed slider to the Quality setting in your printer. see page 40. s Run the...s Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you 're printing a black-and-white image, make sure Color is in a smaller size; Problems Getting Good Print Quality You see your application software's documentation. 53 see banding.... s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 37.
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..., shinier, or smoother than the other side. 54 Other papers may smear. Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to ensure proper absorption of EPSON Archival inks. s Make sure the print head nozzles are low on glossier paper. s Make sure your paper one sheet at a time. Your printout is , ...the ink cartridges are not clogged. s Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you 're printing on ink. To clean the print head, see page 40. s Make sure your printer is faint or has gaps in the + position, your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down . See page...
..., shinier, or smoother than the other side. 54 Other papers may smear. Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to ensure proper absorption of EPSON Archival inks. s Make sure the print head nozzles are low on glossier paper. s Make sure your paper one sheet at a time. Your printout is , ...the ink cartridges are not clogged. s Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you 're printing on ink. To clean the print head, see page 40. s Make sure your printer is faint or has gaps in the + position, your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down . See page...
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... parts of the following: s Leave Color as the Ink setting (the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is set to get as close as Sepia; Color mode provides the smoothest gradations, but may be saved in CMYK format. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see wrong or... missing colors. See page 9 (Windows) or page ...
... parts of the following: s Leave Color as the Ink setting (the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is set to get as close as Sepia; Color mode provides the smoothest gradations, but may be saved in CMYK format. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see wrong or... missing colors. See page 9 (Windows) or page ...