Printer Basics
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... Profile Test Target 48 Creating Your Custom Profile 50 Printing With Your Custom Profile 50 Solving Color Management Problems 56 Maintaining Your Printer 57 Cleaning the Print Head 57 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 59 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 59 Checking the Ink... 61 Swapping the Interchangeable Ink Cartridge 63 Confirming the Swapped Cartridge in the Software 64 Aligning the Print Head 65 Cleaning the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter 68 iv Contents Printing on Roll Paper 32 Selecting Roll Paper Print Settings 33 Removing ...
... Profile Test Target 48 Creating Your Custom Profile 50 Printing With Your Custom Profile 50 Solving Color Management Problems 56 Maintaining Your Printer 57 Cleaning the Print Head 57 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 59 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 59 Checking the Ink... 61 Swapping the Interchangeable Ink Cartridge 63 Confirming the Swapped Cartridge in the Software 64 Aligning the Print Head 65 Cleaning the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter 68 iv Contents Printing on Roll Paper 32 Selecting Roll Paper Print Settings 33 Removing ...
Printer Basics
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... the Power light comes on or goes off . Flashing: paper is low on and off . On: printer is performing an ink operation. Welcome! 7 Printer buttons Printer buttons P power m paper H ink Uses Turns the printer on ink. Cleans the print head. z roll paper Prints a cutting guideline and feeds roll paper to its home position. Reverses roll paper...
... the Power light comes on or goes off . Flashing: paper is low on and off . On: printer is performing an ink operation. Welcome! 7 Printer buttons Printer buttons P power m paper H ink Uses Turns the printer on ink. Cleans the print head. z roll paper Prints a cutting guideline and feeds roll paper to its home position. Reverses roll paper...
Printer Basics
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This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for a long time, print quality can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. Caution: When you don't turn it on at its best...
This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for a long time, print quality can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. Caution: When you don't turn it on at its best...
Printer Basics
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...Click the utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to 9.x: Choose File > Page Setup or Print. Caution: Never turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any ...; You can also turn off . (If an H ink light is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head again. Select SP 2200 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. When the green P power light and red H ink...
...Click the utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to 9.x: Choose File > Page Setup or Print. Caution: Never turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any ...; You can also turn off . (If an H ink light is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head again. Select SP 2200 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. When the green P power light and red H ink...
Printer Basics
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...low on , you may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. Maintaining Your Printer 59 When an H ink light stays on ink. Before and after cleaning and aligning the print head, you printed. If the quality doesn't improve after swapping the cartridges, see page 63 for guidelines.... Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you can also swap the Photo Black ink cartridge for the optional Matte Black cartridge when you see any gaps (as shown), clean the print head again; Each staggered line should be solid, with no gaps, as shown. ■...
...low on , you may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. Maintaining Your Printer 59 When an H ink light stays on ink. Before and after cleaning and aligning the print head, you printed. If the quality doesn't improve after swapping the cartridges, see page 63 for guidelines.... Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you can also swap the Photo Black ink cartridge for the optional Matte Black cartridge when you see any gaps (as shown), clean the print head again; Each staggered line should be solid, with no gaps, as shown. ■...
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...with them. 14. After transporting the printer, remove all the tape and replace your printer. If you transport it closed vertically. 13. Tape the adjust lever up during shipping. 12. Repack the printer and its attachments in print quality, clean the print head (see page 65). Test your ink ...cartridges, as shown. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 57); Close the output tray and tape it ....
...with them. 14. After transporting the printer, remove all the tape and replace your printer. If you transport it closed vertically. 13. Tape the adjust lever up during shipping. 12. Repack the printer and its attachments in print quality, clean the print head (see page 65). Test your ink ...cartridges, as shown. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 57); Close the output tray and tape it ....
Printer Basics
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...on , the indicated cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 12). Green P power light flashes Red m paper light on Red m paper ... The cartridge indicated by the H ink light is blocking print head movement. Green P power light on ink. Follow the steps on loading or reloading roll paper. Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is out of the following: Sheet Feeder: Return the adjust ...
...on , the indicated cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 12). Green P power light flashes Red m paper light on Red m paper ... The cartridge indicated by the H ink light is blocking print head movement. Green P power light on ink. Follow the steps on loading or reloading roll paper. Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is out of the following: Sheet Feeder: Return the adjust ...
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...If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON; Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to clean the print head; Load letter-size paper in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on your printer and computer. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn on page 76.... Turn off the printer, reconnect the interface cable, then turn it on page...
...If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON; Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to clean the print head; Load letter-size paper in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on your printer and computer. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn on page 76.... Turn off the printer, reconnect the interface cable, then turn it on page...
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... setting, 79 Grainy prints, 79 H Head Cleaning utility, 57 to 59 Help EPSON, 83 to 84 see also Printer Information Center and Troubleshooting High Speed setting, 77 to 78 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 56, 79 Incorrect characters, 81 colors, 79 margins, 81 Ink cartridge confirming ...swapped, 64 to 65 level of ink in, 21, 27, 60 Matte Black, optional, 59 to 60, 63 to 64 ordering, 60 to 61 Photo...
... setting, 79 Grainy prints, 79 H Head Cleaning utility, 57 to 59 Help EPSON, 83 to 84 see also Printer Information Center and Troubleshooting High Speed setting, 77 to 78 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 56, 79 Incorrect characters, 81 colors, 79 margins, 81 Ink cartridge confirming ...swapped, 64 to 65 level of ink in, 21, 27, 60 Matte Black, optional, 59 to 60, 63 to 64 ordering, 60 to 61 Photo...
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...Windows basic printing, 20 to 22 custom printing, 28 to 91 Watercolor Paper - Slow printing, 77 Smeared printout, 10, 78 Software installation problems, solving, 76 photo, 3 to 4 reinstalling, 82 to 83 summary, 3 to 4 uninstalling, 82 to 83 SoundAdvice, 83 Source setting, 18, 21, 34, 44 Support, 83..., 81, 85 Utilities Auto Cutter Adjustment, 16 Cutter Cleaning, 68 Head Cleaning, 57 to 59 Nozzle Check, 58 to 59 Print Head Alignment, 65 to 67 Printer and Option Information, 16, 64, 68 V Velvet Fine Art Paper, 10, 17 to 18, 32 Vivid Color setting, EPSON, 79 W Warranty, 90 to 29 default settings, ...
...Windows basic printing, 20 to 22 custom printing, 28 to 91 Watercolor Paper - Slow printing, 77 Smeared printout, 10, 78 Software installation problems, solving, 76 photo, 3 to 4 reinstalling, 82 to 83 summary, 3 to 4 uninstalling, 82 to 83 SoundAdvice, 83 Source setting, 18, 21, 34, 44 Support, 83..., 81, 85 Utilities Auto Cutter Adjustment, 16 Cutter Cleaning, 68 Head Cleaning, 57 to 59 Nozzle Check, 58 to 59 Print Head Alignment, 65 to 67 Printer and Option Information, 16, 64, 68 V Velvet Fine Art Paper, 10, 17 to 18, 32 Vivid Color setting, EPSON, 79 W Warranty, 90 to 29 default settings, ...
User Manual (Epson StylusRIP Professional Software)
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❏ Perform a print head cleaning; In the printer driver, check that application. 56 EPS files do not print ❏ EPS files are downloaded with more RAM. Complex jobs that you have the printer fonts installed properly. ❏ If you change to the Courier font or...fonts are designed to be processed directly by StylusRIP Professional. Make sure you have the correct printer fonts, try cleaning the print head. They cannot be placed into other documents. Printer prints out illegible type or characters ❏ StylusRIP Professional can only to print to check...
❏ Perform a print head cleaning; In the printer driver, check that application. 56 EPS files do not print ❏ EPS files are downloaded with more RAM. Complex jobs that you have the printer fonts installed properly. ❏ If you change to the Courier font or...fonts are designed to be processed directly by StylusRIP Professional. Make sure you have the correct printer fonts, try cleaning the print head. They cannot be placed into other documents. Printer prints out illegible type or characters ❏ StylusRIP Professional can only to print to check...
Service Manual
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...viewed from the pump drive input gear is defined as viewed from the Printhead or Cap assembly. DE Mechanism Outline OPERATING PRINCIPLES Printer Mechanism 58 EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B 2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism The Ink system mechanism consists of the Pump unit. 2.2.5.1 Pump Mechanism The Pump mechanism ...drains ink from the right end of the Carriage guide shaft by the specified number of the ASF/Pump motor is transmitted in head cleaning wiper. The driving force of the ASF/Pump motor. The Cap assembly has a built-in the following table depending on ...
...viewed from the pump drive input gear is defined as viewed from the Printhead or Cap assembly. DE Mechanism Outline OPERATING PRINCIPLES Printer Mechanism 58 EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B 2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism The Ink system mechanism consists of the Pump unit. 2.2.5.1 Pump Mechanism The Pump mechanism ...drains ink from the right end of the Carriage guide shaft by the specified number of the ASF/Pump motor is transmitted in head cleaning wiper. The driving force of the ASF/Pump motor. The Cap assembly has a built-in the following table depending on ...
Service Manual
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... Ink cartridge inserted for ink change differs in the ink end status. Ink Level Low Error - - EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B Printer Condition Ink Color Error Power - Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes Indicators Paper - Table 3-1. However, you cannot perform head cleaning operation. : don't care : 0.5sec on + 0.5sec off repetition : 0.2sec on + 0.2sec on + 0.2sec on 0.4sec...
... Ink cartridge inserted for ink change differs in the ink end status. Ink Level Low Error - - EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B Printer Condition Ink Color Error Power - Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes Indicators Paper - Table 3-1. However, you cannot perform head cleaning operation. : don't care : 0.5sec on + 0.5sec off repetition : 0.2sec on + 0.2sec on + 0.2sec on 0.4sec...
Service Manual
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... paper printer driver. Printhead 1. If the problem is not solved, change the CR motor for foreign matter. 2. Print Quality Fault Check Points Print Quality State Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Remedy White streak/color Vertical ... unevenness the CR moving direction. Clean the PF roller surface carefully. 2. Printhead Adjustment 1. Perform Head cleaning and check the nozzle check pattern. PF roller 1. Check that each segment is not solved, change the Printhead for a new one . EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B Table 3-18. Reassemble...
... paper printer driver. Printhead 1. If the problem is not solved, change the CR motor for foreign matter. 2. Print Quality Fault Check Points Print Quality State Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Remedy White streak/color Vertical ... unevenness the CR moving direction. Clean the PF roller surface carefully. 2. Printhead Adjustment 1. Perform Head cleaning and check the nozzle check pattern. PF roller 1. Check that each segment is not solved, change the Printhead for a new one . EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B Table 3-18. Reassemble...
Service Manual
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...D After removing or changing the Printhead, adjustments are necessary. Always make contact with the Carriage Unit. Head ID input 3. EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 C A U T IO N . Bi-D adjustment 5. Routing the Head FFC Guides DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Disassembly 148 Refer to bend or damage the FFCs. (Especially the two places...surface into contact with the desktop. Head cleaning 2. " After removing the Printhead (when not changing it), place it so that the Head surface does not make adjustments in Figure 4-63, "Routing the Head FFC Guides". Carriage Unit top ...
...D After removing or changing the Printhead, adjustments are necessary. Always make contact with the Carriage Unit. Head ID input 3. EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 C A U T IO N . Bi-D adjustment 5. Routing the Head FFC Guides DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Disassembly 148 Refer to bend or damage the FFCs. (Especially the two places...surface into contact with the desktop. Head cleaning 2. " After removing the Printhead (when not changing it), place it so that the Head surface does not make adjustments in Figure 4-63, "Routing the Head FFC Guides". Carriage Unit top ...
Service Manual
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... following adjustments are necessary. Revision B 4.2.12.6 Removing the CR Encoder Sensor Board 1. Head cleaning 4. Head angular adjustment 5. Disconnect the FFC, which is connected to the CR Encoder Sensor Board, from the printer front) of the Carriage Unit and into the hook on the left of the Carriage...215;5 Grounding Plate Connector FFC Hook Figure 4-101. Removing the CR Encoder Sensor Board DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Disassembly 165 PG adjustment 2. EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 To connect the FFC of the PW Sensor, pass it around the Arm of the PW Sensor Cover and the rear side of...
... following adjustments are necessary. Revision B 4.2.12.6 Removing the CR Encoder Sensor Board 1. Head cleaning 4. Head angular adjustment 5. Disconnect the FFC, which is connected to the CR Encoder Sensor Board, from the printer front) of the Carriage Unit and into the hook on the left of the Carriage...215;5 Grounding Plate Connector FFC Hook Figure 4-101. Removing the CR Encoder Sensor Board DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Disassembly 165 PG adjustment 2. EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 To connect the FFC of the PW Sensor, pass it around the Arm of the PW Sensor Cover and the rear side of...
Service Manual
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...128, "Removing the PF Roller". Refer to Figure 4-128, "Removing the PF Roller". Refer to the top front as viewed from the printer front, lift and remove it . Head cleaning 4. PF adjustment " Refer to "Chapter 5 Adjustment" for new ones, always apply grease G-26 in the specified positions. • Bush... • Front Paper Guide: Refer to scratch the PF Loop Scale. After sliding the PF Roller to Figure 4-128, "Removing the PF Roller". EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B C A U T IO N " Since the joggle of the Bush 12 is not peeled off by the Lower Driven Roller and by ...
...128, "Removing the PF Roller". Refer to Figure 4-128, "Removing the PF Roller". Refer to the top front as viewed from the printer front, lift and remove it . Head cleaning 4. PF adjustment " Refer to "Chapter 5 Adjustment" for new ones, always apply grease G-26 in the specified positions. • Bush... • Front Paper Guide: Refer to scratch the PF Loop Scale. After sliding the PF Roller to Figure 4-128, "Removing the PF Roller". EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B C A U T IO N " Since the joggle of the Bush 12 is not peeled off by the Lower Driven Roller and by ...
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...is printed. ! EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 5.2.15 A3+ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 2 Print Pattern Printing Function This function is designed to check the printing quality. Head ID The Head ID value saved in...check this pattern printing, use Photo quality ink jet paper. Print each color in three different dot patterns in each other. (Whether the left to change the Head. ! If the value is...the Waste ink pads is printed in the PF motor ring line is found abnormal, perform Head cleaning. If any pattern is printed. If the problem still persists, change the Pads. ! ...
...is printed. ! EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 5.2.15 A3+ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 2 Print Pattern Printing Function This function is designed to check the printing quality. Head ID The Head ID value saved in...check this pattern printing, use Photo quality ink jet paper. Print each color in three different dot patterns in each other. (Whether the left to change the Head. ! If the value is...the Waste ink pads is printed in the PF motor ring line is found abnormal, perform Head cleaning. If any pattern is printed. If the problem still persists, change the Pads. ! ...
Service Manual
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MAINTENANCE Overview 216 Confirm that the printer is in Roller Cleaning Mode" on the control panel for more than the Epson-specified paper during the cleaning sequence. * For head cleaning, it is not blinking ! The POWER indicator blinks during...EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 ! Printing Pattern Where Paper Eject Roller Marks Occur Revision B 6.1.3 Service Maintenance If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates "Maintenance Error", take the following actions to clear the error. 6.1.3.1 Head Cleaning: The printer has a built-in head cleaning...
MAINTENANCE Overview 216 Confirm that the printer is in Roller Cleaning Mode" on the control panel for more than the Epson-specified paper during the cleaning sequence. * For head cleaning, it is not blinking ! The POWER indicator blinks during...EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 ! Printing Pattern Where Paper Eject Roller Marks Occur Revision B 6.1.3 Service Maintenance If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates "Maintenance Error", take the following actions to clear the error. 6.1.3.1 Head Cleaning: The printer has a built-in head cleaning...
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...color ink. Table 6-1. No. We assume that time, the printer is used for Replacing the Waste Ink Pad: " When the Protection counter A reaches the above level, the printer displays "Maintenance request" and does not accept switch inputs except the power switch. Oil Applied to Figure 6-3. EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200...operations such as head cleaning as well as printing. Refer to the Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Type Name EPSON CODE Supplier Grease Grease G-26 G-45 B702600001 T.B.D EPSON EPSON Grease G-56 1059150 EPSON Oil O-12 1038991 EPSON Table 6-2. ...
...color ink. Table 6-1. No. We assume that time, the printer is used for Replacing the Waste Ink Pad: " When the Protection counter A reaches the above level, the printer displays "Maintenance request" and does not accept switch inputs except the power switch. Oil Applied to Figure 6-3. EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200...operations such as head cleaning as well as printing. Refer to the Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Type Name EPSON CODE Supplier Grease Grease G-26 G-45 B702600001 T.B.D EPSON EPSON Grease G-56 1059150 EPSON Oil O-12 1038991 EPSON Table 6-2. ...