Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of these core printing technologies is equally important in -one -size-fits-all -in delivering exceptional print quality. This combination...
Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of these core printing technologies is equally important in -one -size-fits-all -in delivering exceptional print quality. This combination...
User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
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...; Epson Stylus Photo 1280 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 2000P* ■ Epson Stylus Photo 2200 ■ PictureMate™ by Epson * This printer only supports PRINT Image Matching through this P.I .M. What Is New About P.I .M.-enabled products, visit www.printimagematching.com. 2 II While keeping all digital camera models that are installed along with the printer driver. II Plug-in itself; on the Macintosh,® they are automatically installed with the plug-in has been updated to...
...; Epson Stylus Photo 1280 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 2000P* ■ Epson Stylus Photo 2200 ■ PictureMate™ by Epson * This printer only supports PRINT Image Matching through this P.I .M. What Is New About P.I .M.-enabled products, visit www.printimagematching.com. 2 II While keeping all digital camera models that are installed along with the printer driver. II Plug-in itself; on the Macintosh,® they are automatically installed with the plug-in has been updated to...
Product Information Guide
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...Photo R200 Printer Parts Paper support extension Paper support Sheet feeder Edge guide Front USB port Output tray Output tray extension Ink button and light Power button and light Paper button and light Rear USB port Power connector CD/DVD tray guide Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Part number T048120 T048220 T048320 T048420 T048520 T048620 Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. Don't use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. EPSON Media Paper name* Size...
...Photo R200 Printer Parts Paper support extension Paper support Sheet feeder Edge guide Front USB port Output tray Output tray extension Ink button and light Power button and light Paper button and light Rear USB port Power connector CD/DVD tray guide Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Part number T048120 T048220 T048320 T048420 T048520 T048620 Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. Don't use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. EPSON Media Paper name* Size...
Product Information Guide
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... book. 11/03 EPSON Stylus Photo R200 - 3 Insert the CD/DVD tray into the sheet feeder with the flap side down. Red ) paper light flashes Paper is jammed in "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 4. Then reload paper and press the ) paper button to confirm printout quality. Make sure you have just installed a new cartridge, it may have a replacement cartridge. Red H ink and red ) paper lights flash alternately The CD/DVD tray guide was left margin is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Turn the printer back on...
... book. 11/03 EPSON Stylus Photo R200 - 3 Insert the CD/DVD tray into the sheet feeder with the flap side down. Red ) paper light flashes Paper is jammed in "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 4. Then reload paper and press the ) paper button to confirm printout quality. Make sure you have just installed a new cartridge, it may have a replacement cartridge. Red H ink and red ) paper lights flash alternately The CD/DVD tray guide was left margin is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Turn the printer back on...
Product Information Guide
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... print head nozzles may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. Otherwise the ink remaining in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Go to display information about the cartridge. Then open the printer cover. 2. If your screen telling you 'll also see a message on your ink light is low or empty. You see a window like this one: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP R200 Series > EPSON...
... print head nozzles may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. Otherwise the ink remaining in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Go to display information about the cartridge. Then open the printer cover. 2. If your screen telling you 'll also see a message on your ink light is low or empty. You see a window like this one: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP R200 Series > EPSON...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Selecting the Paper Type Setting Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of plain paper. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for additional instructions on any ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with the printable side up. Repeat steps 2 and 3 several sheets of paper you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on...
EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Selecting the Paper Type Setting Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of plain paper. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for additional instructions on any ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with the printable side up. Repeat steps 2 and 3 several sheets of paper you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on...
Product Information Guide
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... lay flat on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to make sure it 's level, not tilted up exactly. 5. Printing Your Design After you have created your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print. Push the tray under the tab and the two rollers. Open the File menu and select Printer Settings. If you 're ready to check the print position or color, see your operating system...
... lay flat on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to make sure it 's level, not tilted up exactly. 5. Printing Your Design After you have created your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print. Push the tray under the tab and the two rollers. Open the File menu and select Printer Settings. If you 're ready to check the print position or color, see your operating system...
Product Information Guide
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... adjust the print position or color, see your CD and ejects it in a drive. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click OK. 4. The printer prints your Printer Basics book. The printer prints your Printer Basics book. To allow the ink to dry, wait at the top of the screen and these settings are selected: ❏ A4 as the Paper Size ❏ Manual Feed as the Media Type 3. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. 2. Make sure SP R200...
... adjust the print position or color, see your CD and ejects it in a drive. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click OK. 4. The printer prints your Printer Basics book. The printer prints your Printer Basics book. To allow the ink to dry, wait at the top of the screen and these settings are selected: ❏ A4 as the Paper Size ❏ Manual Feed as the Media Type 3. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. 2. Make sure SP R200...
Product Information Guide
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.... Keep printed discs away from the File menu. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on the tray. You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red H ink light is off . (If the H ink light is off .) Caution: When you don't turn on your printer for a long time, print quality can decline, so turn it on , you need to maintain good print quality. Make sure the printer...
.... Keep printed discs away from the File menu. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on the tray. You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red H ink light is off . (If the H ink light is off .) Caution: When you don't turn on your printer for a long time, print quality can decline, so turn it on , you need to maintain good print quality. Make sure the printer...
Product Information Guide
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... power cord, and disconnect the USB cable. 2. Keep the printer cover closed to 4, then enter the number of the best square in the lower right corner of your screen). EPSON Stylus Photo R200 11/03 Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. You may need to print another test page and repeat this step. 5. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to print the alignment pattern. Load several times a year. 1. Follow the instructions...
... power cord, and disconnect the USB cable. 2. Keep the printer cover closed to 4, then enter the number of the best square in the lower right corner of your screen). EPSON Stylus Photo R200 11/03 Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. You may need to print another test page and repeat this step. 5. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to print the alignment pattern. Load several times a year. 1. Follow the instructions...
Product Information Guide
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... printer components and case. Caution: Never use any other parts inside of a similar size. Related Documentation CPD-17239 4046837-00 CPD-17240 4046838-00 CPD-17241 3021461-00 EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Start Here EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Printer Basics EPSON Stylus Photo R200 CD-ROM Transporting the Printer If you need to the printer with them. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is misaligned, align the print head (see page 9); Keep the printer level...
... printer components and case. Caution: Never use any other parts inside of a similar size. Related Documentation CPD-17239 4046837-00 CPD-17240 4046838-00 CPD-17241 3021461-00 EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Start Here EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Printer Basics EPSON Stylus Photo R200 CD-ROM Transporting the Printer If you need to the printer with them. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is misaligned, align the print head (see page 9); Keep the printer level...
Start Here Card
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... double-click EPSON. 8 Click Install Optional Software. 9 Click the option for your OS to install the software and restart your Macintosh. 7 After your Macintosh restarts, double-click the SPR200 CD-ROM icon (if necessary). Mac OS X 1 Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder and select Print Center. 2 Select Stylus Photo R200 in OS 9 and follow the instructions on the screen to close the Install Menu...
... double-click EPSON. 8 Click Install Optional Software. 9 Click the option for your OS to install the software and restart your Macintosh. 7 After your Macintosh restarts, double-click the SPR200 CD-ROM icon (if necessary). Mac OS X 1 Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder and select Print Center. 2 Select Stylus Photo R200 in OS 9 and follow the instructions on the screen to close the Install Menu...
Start Here Card
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... Help button or question mark that appears on your EPSON printer! EPSON Software is recommended for enlargements and framing of cut-sheet paper sizes. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Here you 're using the program. Look for these services, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from your local retailer or from your desktop to quickly select the EPSON Stylus Photo R200...
... Help button or question mark that appears on your EPSON printer! EPSON Software is recommended for enlargements and framing of cut-sheet paper sizes. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Here you 're using the program. Look for these services, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from your local retailer or from your desktop to quickly select the EPSON Stylus Photo R200...
Printer Basics
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... PRINT Image Matching image quality when you can store, organize, and share your software installer. About Your Software Your printer CD-ROM includes all ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. ■ EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo management program that lets you control how your own text, photos, and graphics for professional-looking results. Add your documents look. Supports PRINT Image Matching (P.I .M. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer...
... PRINT Image Matching image quality when you can store, organize, and share your software installer. About Your Software Your printer CD-ROM includes all ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. ■ EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo management program that lets you control how your own text, photos, and graphics for professional-looking results. Add your documents look. Supports PRINT Image Matching (P.I .M. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer...
Printer Basics
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... Sheet Feeder - Borderless is selected as necessary: Select the type of all your selections. 18 Printing From Start to adjust the borderless image size; Select Print Settings from the pull down menu: ■ Copies & Pages: To select the number of quality and print speed for instructions on this screen gives you 're using Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Click Print Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button...
... Sheet Feeder - Borderless is selected as necessary: Select the type of all your selections. 18 Printing From Start to adjust the borderless image size; Select Print Settings from the pull down menu: ■ Copies & Pages: To select the number of quality and print speed for instructions on this screen gives you 're using Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Click Print Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button...
Printer Basics
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Printer Parts Paper support extension Paper support Sheet feeder Edge guide Ink button and light Power button and light Paper button and light Front USB port Output tray Output tray extension Rear USB port Power connector Solving Problems See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 62 to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be.
Printer Parts Paper support extension Paper support Sheet feeder Edge guide Ink button and light Power button and light Paper button and light Front USB port Output tray Output tray extension Rear USB port Power connector Solving Problems See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 62 to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be.
Printer Basics
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... ) paper button to continue printing. Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is jammed in the printer. Paper is low, or follow the steps in "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on CDs or DVDs, the CD/DVD tray is jammed in "Checking the Ink Supply" on page 33). Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper light is on Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes Red H ink light is on CDs or DVDs, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. When printing...
... ) paper button to continue printing. Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is jammed in the printer. Paper is low, or follow the steps in "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on CDs or DVDs, the CD/DVD tray is jammed in "Checking the Ink Supply" on page 33). Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper light is on Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes Red H ink light is on CDs or DVDs, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. When printing...
Printer Basics
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... turn off the printer, or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you dealer or EPSON as described in "Where To Get Help" on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridge cover is connected securely to the printer and the computer. ■ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, USB cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly. ■ If the test page doesn't print...
... turn off the printer, or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you dealer or EPSON as described in "Where To Get Help" on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridge cover is connected securely to the printer and the computer. ■ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, USB cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly. ■ If the test page doesn't print...
Printer Basics
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... working properly in all directions. The USB Printer Device Driver may not have software installation privileges. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the USB cable is working , contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you may need to set up your printer in your on a network. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on -screen Reference Guide. Problems and Solutions 65 If the check page prints, make...
... working properly in all directions. The USB Printer Device Driver may not have software installation privileges. Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the USB cable is working , contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you may need to set up your printer in your on a network. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on -screen Reference Guide. Problems and Solutions 65 If the check page prints, make...
Printer Basics
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... instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing, especially when you load paper with the printable side face up . see page 49 for instructions. Problems and Solutions 67 Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need replacing. It's usually brighter or whiter. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning; Your printout is face up . See page 23 (Windows) or page 25 (Macintosh). ■ Make sure the Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded...
... instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing, especially when you load paper with the printable side face up . see page 49 for instructions. Problems and Solutions 67 Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need replacing. It's usually brighter or whiter. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning; Your printout is face up . See page 23 (Windows) or page 25 (Macintosh). ■ Make sure the Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded...