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...damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's ...rights reserved. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in any use with this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to this EPSON printer. CPD- 8323R1 8/00 ii Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for any...
...damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's ...rights reserved. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in any use with this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to this EPSON printer. CPD- 8323R1 8/00 ii Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for any...
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... Jobs 4-8 Batch Printing 4-9 Network Printing 4-10 Sending Print Jobs from Client Computers 4-10 Configuring EPSON Stylus RIP 4-11 Setting EPSON Stylus RIP Preferences 4-11 Starting EPSON Stylus RIP Automatically 4-12 5 Troubleshooting Printing High Quality Color Images 5-1 Solving Problems 5-2 You see a Printer cannot be opened or Printer not found error message (Macintosh) 5-2 You see a memory or VM error message (Macintosh) 5-3 You...
... Jobs 4-8 Batch Printing 4-9 Network Printing 4-10 Sending Print Jobs from Client Computers 4-10 Configuring EPSON Stylus RIP 4-11 Setting EPSON Stylus RIP Preferences 4-11 Starting EPSON Stylus RIP Automatically 4-12 5 Troubleshooting Printing High Quality Color Images 5-1 Solving Problems 5-2 You see a Printer cannot be opened or Printer not found error message (Macintosh) 5-2 You see a memory or VM error message (Macintosh) 5-3 You...
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... possible problems you how to install EPSON Stylus RIP on Windows computers and set up client computers on Macintosh computers. An Index is included at the end of your software or hardware. Chapter 3 tells you may have. Chapter 4 explains how to print with the EPSON Stylus RIP ... find this User's Guide, which contains the following: Chapter 1 tells you how to install EPSON Stylus RIP on Windows computers. Chapter 2 explains how to print with the EPSON Stylus RIP software on Macintosh computers and AppleTalk networks. For more information about your software. Introduction If...
... possible problems you how to install EPSON Stylus RIP on Windows computers and set up client computers on Macintosh computers. An Index is included at the end of your software or hardware. Chapter 3 tells you may have. Chapter 4 explains how to print with the EPSON Stylus RIP ... find this User's Guide, which contains the following: Chapter 1 tells you how to install EPSON Stylus RIP on Windows computers. Chapter 2 explains how to print with the EPSON Stylus RIP software on Macintosh computers and AppleTalk networks. For more information about your software. Introduction If...
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..., and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store™ at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). To use your Web browser (or other files, look at http://support.epson.com. The following information ready: Product name (EPSON Stylus RIP) Product...Services A variety of the problem You can download drivers and other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your printer's specific technical support telephone number. Introduction Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance through e-...
..., and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store™ at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). To use your Web browser (or other files, look at http://support.epson.com. The following information ready: Product name (EPSON Stylus RIP) Product...Services A variety of the problem You can download drivers and other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your printer's specific technical support telephone number. Introduction Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance through e-...
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... problems if you won't be able to set to Ethernet for Macintosh Typical Network Configuration In a typical network configuration, the print server and all client Macintosh computers are connected to the printer only via an Ethernet connection on an optional network interface card, with the EPSON Stylus ... remote only and another connected by an Ethernet card on the network in a "mixed" configuration. Installing EPSON Stylus RIP for both server and clients print server printer optional Ethernet card In this configuration, the print job is sent over the network twice before it prints:...
... problems if you won't be able to set to Ethernet for Macintosh Typical Network Configuration In a typical network configuration, the print server and all client Macintosh computers are connected to the printer only via an Ethernet connection on an optional network interface card, with the EPSON Stylus ... remote only and another connected by an Ethernet card on the network in a "mixed" configuration. Installing EPSON Stylus RIP for both server and clients print server printer optional Ethernet card In this configuration, the print job is sent over the network twice before it prints:...
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... for this mode to turn on a network, you 'll see the error displayed in the window to manage your keyboard. Using the Stylus RIP Monitor If you're running the EPSON Stylus RIP on Raster Spool Mode: 1. To cancel a print job, click the Cancel button on the screen, or press the J and . (...use the StylusRIP Monitor to track the progress of the Stylus RIP Server software. 2. Check Raster Spool Mode and click OK. 3. You must have Raster Spool Mode turned on your print jobs from the File menu of your print job. If a problem occurs during printing, you can use the information in the...
... for this mode to turn on a network, you 'll see the error displayed in the window to manage your keyboard. Using the Stylus RIP Monitor If you're running the EPSON Stylus RIP on Raster Spool Mode: 1. To cancel a print job, click the Cancel button on the screen, or press the J and . (...use the StylusRIP Monitor to track the progress of the Stylus RIP Server software. 2. Check Raster Spool Mode and click OK. 3. You must have Raster Spool Mode turned on your print jobs from the File menu of your print job. If a problem occurs during printing, you can use the information in the...
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... window: Name of file currently printing Page currently printing Percentage of current page complete Percentage of current job completed Print jobs in the queue If a problem occurs during printing, you run out of the window and click Cancel Selected Files. 4-8 If you 'll see an error indicated in the Message... area. To remove a job that is currently spooling, click Cancel Printing. Printing with EPSON Stylus RIP for example, Stylus RIP displays an error message in this area and holds the print job. After you correct the...
... window: Name of file currently printing Page currently printing Percentage of current page complete Percentage of current job completed Print jobs in the queue If a problem occurs during printing, you run out of the window and click Cancel Selected Files. 4-8 If you 'll see an error indicated in the Message... area. To remove a job that is currently spooling, click Cancel Printing. Printing with EPSON Stylus RIP for example, Stylus RIP displays an error message in this area and holds the print job. After you correct the...
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... high quality color images Solving problems Printing High Quality Color Images To obtain high quality color images, keep the following points in laser printers and copiers. 5-1 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes solutions to your computer or network before you start the Stylus RIP software, so check these conditions whenever you might encounter with the EPSON Stylus RIP software...
... high quality color images Solving problems Printing High Quality Color Images To obtain high quality color images, keep the following points in laser printers and copiers. 5-1 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes solutions to your computer or network before you start the Stylus RIP software, so check these conditions whenever you might encounter with the EPSON Stylus RIP software...
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.... Solution Turn on the printer and try printing again. You're using coated ink jet paper. Make sure the printer connection is not correctly connected to check the alignment. Solving Problems Here are some detailed solutions to specific problems you may have or error... You see a Printer cannot be opened or Printer not found error message (Macintosh) Possible cause The printer is not defective and it meets the specifications for your printer. Troubleshooting Make sure you're using the correct PostScript driver for your printer (included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM)....
.... Solution Turn on the printer and try printing again. You're using coated ink jet paper. Make sure the printer connection is not correctly connected to check the alignment. Solving Problems Here are some detailed solutions to specific problems you may have or error... You see a Printer cannot be opened or Printer not found error message (Macintosh) Possible cause The printer is not defective and it meets the specifications for your printer. Troubleshooting Make sure you're using the correct PostScript driver for your printer (included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM)....
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... files, 1-9 to 1-11, 3-12 to 3-14 settings, 2-10 to 2-13, 4-6 to 4-7 Color problems, 5-6 ColorSync, 1-9 to 1-10 Communications error, 5-3 Configuring Stylus RIP Macintosh, 2-2 to 2-8 Windows, 4-11 to 4-12 D Drag and drop printing, 2-15 to 2-16 E EPS files, problems, 5-7 EPSON accessories, 6 help, 6 Error messages, 5-2 to 5-3 F Fonts, problems, 5-4 to 5-6 H Help, 6 I ICC profiles, 1-9 to 1-10, 3-13 ICM support, 3-13 Images...
... files, 1-9 to 1-11, 3-12 to 3-14 settings, 2-10 to 2-13, 4-6 to 4-7 Color problems, 5-6 ColorSync, 1-9 to 1-10 Communications error, 5-3 Configuring Stylus RIP Macintosh, 2-2 to 2-8 Windows, 4-11 to 4-12 D Drag and drop printing, 2-15 to 2-16 E EPS files, problems, 5-7 EPSON accessories, 6 help, 6 Error messages, 5-2 to 5-3 F Fonts, problems, 5-4 to 5-6 H Help, 6 I ICC profiles, 1-9 to 1-10, 3-13 ICM support, 3-13 Images...
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... jobs Macintosh, 2-16 to 2-18 Windows, 4-8 to 4-9 Media(Quality) setting Macintosh, 2-13 Windows, 4-6 Memory errors, 5-3 Missing colors, 5-6 Monitor, Stylus RIP, 2-17 to 2-18 N Network configuration, Macintosh, 1-3 to 1-5 Network Name setting, Macintosh, 2-4 Network printing, Windows, 3-11... 2-10 to 2-14 Windows, 4-3 to 4-7 P PageMaker problems, 5-7 PANTONE Macintosh, 1-9 to 1-11 Windows, 3-12 to 3-14 Paper options Macintosh, 2-14 Windows, 4-7 Peer-to-peer network, 4 PostScript driver, installing, 3-5 to 3-10 PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript ...
... jobs Macintosh, 2-16 to 2-18 Windows, 4-8 to 4-9 Media(Quality) setting Macintosh, 2-13 Windows, 4-6 Memory errors, 5-3 Missing colors, 5-6 Monitor, Stylus RIP, 2-17 to 2-18 N Network configuration, Macintosh, 1-3 to 1-5 Network Name setting, Macintosh, 2-4 Network printing, Windows, 3-11... 2-10 to 2-14 Windows, 4-3 to 4-7 P PageMaker problems, 5-7 PANTONE Macintosh, 1-9 to 1-11 Windows, 3-12 to 3-14 Paper options Macintosh, 2-14 Windows, 4-7 Peer-to-peer network, 4 PostScript driver, installing, 3-5 to 3-10 PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript ...
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... to 2-15 Standalone configuration definition, 1-3 Stylus RIP Monitor, 2-17 to 2-18 Support, EPSON, 6 SWOP setting, 2-12 to 2-13, 4-7 System requirements, 3, 4 T Temp Directory setting, 4-11 to 4-12 TIFF files, problems, 5-7 Timeout setting, 2-4 Troubleshooting, 5-1 to 5-8 U USB Adapter, 3 USB connection, 1-3, 1-4 W Windows color matching, 3-12 to 3-14 configuring Stylus RIP, 4-11 to 4-12 installing Stylus RIP, 3-2 to 3-10 managing print...
... to 2-15 Standalone configuration definition, 1-3 Stylus RIP Monitor, 2-17 to 2-18 Support, EPSON, 6 SWOP setting, 2-12 to 2-13, 4-7 System requirements, 3, 4 T Temp Directory setting, 4-11 to 4-12 TIFF files, problems, 5-7 Timeout setting, 2-4 Troubleshooting, 5-1 to 5-8 U USB Adapter, 3 USB connection, 1-3, 1-4 W Windows color matching, 3-12 to 3-14 configuring Stylus RIP, 4-11 to 4-12 installing Stylus RIP, 3-2 to 3-10 managing print...
Printer Basics
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... EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and Micro Piezo are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of SEIKO EPSON ...problems arising from the use of this publication may be liable for any use of any form or by purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson America, Inc. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be trademarks of this information as applied to strictly comply with this EPSON printer...
... EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and Micro Piezo are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of SEIKO EPSON ...problems arising from the use of this publication may be liable for any use of any form or by purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson America, Inc. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be trademarks of this information as applied to strictly comply with this EPSON printer...
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...Macintosh Instructions 32 Removing and Storing 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...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 with Printing 52 Problems Getting Good Print Quality 53 Problems...
...Macintosh Instructions 32 Removing and Storing 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...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 with Printing 52 Problems Getting Good Print Quality 53 Problems...
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... Macintosh® s using EPSON papers s printing on roll paper s maintaining the printer s solving basic problems For more information on printing, see page 2. 1 You'll find instructions on the printer software CD-ROM. This ...book contains all the basic information you need to help you get the most from your printer. For instructions on viewing the guide, see your electronic Reference Guide on : s printing with your printer. Welcome! Your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P...
... Macintosh® s using EPSON papers s printing on roll paper s maintaining the printer s solving basic problems For more information on printing, see page 2. 1 You'll find instructions on the printer software CD-ROM. This ...book contains all the basic information you need to help you get the most from your printer. For instructions on viewing the guide, see your electronic Reference Guide on : s printing with your printer. Welcome! Your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P...
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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. Head Cleaning button Never turn the printer off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for solutions in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality...
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. Head Cleaning button Never turn the printer off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for solutions in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality...
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...no gaps or missing dots. cleaning button When the Ppower light stops flashing, open an application and print a small image containing black and color data. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern A good nozzle check pattern should look something like this allows any dried ink to use the control panel... light flashes. If you have to use the head cleaning utility as described above . You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each line in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 53. If any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check for instructions....
...no gaps or missing dots. cleaning button When the Ppower light stops flashing, open an application and print a small image containing black and color data. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern A good nozzle check pattern should look something like this allows any dried ink to use the control panel... light flashes. If you have to use the head cleaning utility as described above . You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each line in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 53. If any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check for instructions....
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...'s a good idea to check EPSON's web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. s Then see if there is a new driver available, free of the problem. Downloading instructions are posted for your product to check the control panel lights. 47 Checking the Control Panel Lights Paper out light Color ink out light Black...
...'s a good idea to check EPSON's web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. s Then see if there is a new driver available, free of the problem. Downloading instructions are posted for your product to check the control panel lights. 47 Checking the Control Panel Lights Paper out light Color ink out light Black...
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...source. If the check page doesn't print, you need to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on your printer and computer. Only the nozzle check pattern is loaded in the printer. 4. If nothing seems to clean the print head; Hold down the E load/eject ...button until the Ppower light starts to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 3. Continue holding down the E load/eject button, then press and release the Ppower button. The printer prints a page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern...
...source. If the check page doesn't print, you need to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on your printer and computer. Only the nozzle check pattern is loaded in the printer. 4. If nothing seems to clean the print head; Hold down the E load/eject ...button until the Ppower light starts to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 3. Continue holding down the E load/eject button, then press and release the Ppower button. The printer prints a page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern...
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... sure the ink cartridge clamps are some troubleshooting tips if you 've closed all other problems. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer started making noise, but the Ppower light is still flashing when you turn it may charge improperly and use excess ... network. 51 See your printer for about three minutes. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer while it's charging, it back on, contact your printer cable is securely connected to clear the error. s Make sure your EPSON dealer or see "Where To...
... sure the ink cartridge clamps are some troubleshooting tips if you 've closed all other problems. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer started making noise, but the Ppower light is still flashing when you turn it may charge improperly and use excess ... network. 51 See your printer for about three minutes. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer while it's charging, it back on, contact your printer cable is securely connected to clear the error. s Make sure your EPSON dealer or see "Where To...