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Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click OK 3. Using the Printer Maintenance Utilities When you need to run a nozzle check, clean or align the print head, or check the level of ink in the ink cartridges, follow the instructions in this section. 1. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Select your drive. 2. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK.
Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click OK 3. Using the Printer Maintenance Utilities When you need to run a nozzle check, clean or align the print head, or check the level of ink in the ink cartridges, follow the instructions in this section. 1. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Select your drive. 2. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK.
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... clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to check the level of your Printer Basics book or on-screen Reference Guide. 6. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer...
... clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to check the level of your Printer Basics book or on-screen Reference Guide. 6. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer...
Printer Basics
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Contents WELCOME 1 About Your Software 1 About Your Documentation 2 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2 Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 3 Viewing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 4 PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7 Loading Paper 8 Loading Envelopes 9 Basic Printing ... Photos in Film Factory 20 Setting Up Your Print Job 22 Printing Your Photos 23 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 25 Cleaning the Print Head 25 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 26 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Ink Cartridge Precautions 28 iii
Contents WELCOME 1 About Your Software 1 About Your Documentation 2 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2 Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 3 Viewing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 4 PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7 Loading Paper 8 Loading Envelopes 9 Basic Printing ... Photos in Film Factory 20 Setting Up Your Print Job 22 Printing Your Photos 23 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 25 Cleaning the Print Head 25 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 26 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Ink Cartridge Precautions 28 iii
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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 29 Aligning the Print Head 32 Cleaning the Printer 33 Transporting the Printer 34 SOLVING PROBLEMS 35 Printer Parts 36 Diagnosing Printer Problems 37 Running a Printer Check 38 Problems and Solutions 39 Setup and Software Installation Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Print Quality Problems 41 Paper Feeding Problems 44 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 45 Uninstalling and...
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 29 Aligning the Print Head 32 Cleaning the Printer 33 Transporting the Printer 34 SOLVING PROBLEMS 35 Printer Parts 36 Diagnosing Printer Problems 37 Running a Printer Check 38 Problems and Solutions 39 Setup and Software Installation Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Print Quality Problems 41 Paper Feeding Problems 44 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 45 Uninstalling and...
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Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON icon in the CD-ROM window. (If the folder doesn't open, first double-click your printer CD-ROM. 2. Click Install Printer Movies and Manual. 4. Welcome! 3 Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on the printer CD-ROM.) Once you install the ... CD-ROM or DVD drive icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. Click Install. Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Insert your EPSON CD-ROM icon.) The Main Menu appears: 3. You need...
Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON icon in the CD-ROM window. (If the folder doesn't open, first double-click your printer CD-ROM. 2. Click Install Printer Movies and Manual. 4. Welcome! 3 Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on the printer CD-ROM.) Once you install the ... CD-ROM or DVD drive icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. Click Install. Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Insert your EPSON CD-ROM icon.) The Main Menu appears: 3. You need...
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...clean the print head. Follow the instructions here for: I Cleaning the Print Head below I Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 27 I Aligning the Print Head on page 32 I Cleaning the Printer on page 33 I Transporting the Printer on page 34 For more details, watch your EPSON Print Show movies or read your printer... a network). This is the recommended method when the printer is off). Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the printer for detailed instructions. 25 You can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or ...
...clean the print head. Follow the instructions here for: I Cleaning the Print Head below I Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 27 I Aligning the Print Head on page 32 I Cleaning the Printer on page 33 I Transporting the Printer on page 34 For more details, watch your EPSON Print Show movies or read your printer... a network). This is the recommended method when the printer is off). Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the printer for detailed instructions. 25 You can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or ...
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... time, the print quality can also turn the printer off . (If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge; When you don't turn on your printer for more than 5 minutes. 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Then click Print. Click the Utility ...button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps ...
... time, the print quality can also turn the printer off . (If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge; When you don't turn on your printer for more than 5 minutes. 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Then click Print. Click the Utility ...button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps ...
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... cartridge. I If your printout looks okay, you check your paper runs out or is a good time to replace one of ink remaining. Maintaining Your Printer 27 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you have a new cartridge. Each colored square should be solid, with... no gaps or lines, as shown), clean the print head again; see any white lines or gaps (as shown: I If you see ...
... cartridge. I If your printout looks okay, you check your paper runs out or is a good time to replace one of ink remaining. Maintaining Your Printer 27 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you have a new cartridge. Each colored square should be solid, with... no gaps or lines, as shown), clean the print head again; see any white lines or gaps (as shown: I If you see ...
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...have obtained a replacement. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you need to your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets in your printer not covered by hand. Click the ink icon. You see a window like the one on the ...package: I Black ink cartridge: T028201 I Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Print. Ink Cartridge Precautions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of installing them . To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of...
...have obtained a replacement. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you need to your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets in your printer not covered by hand. Click the ink icon. You see a window like the one on the ...package: I Black ink cartridge: T028201 I Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Print. Ink Cartridge Precautions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of installing them . To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of...
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... remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with tape as you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 32). 34 Maintaining Your Printer To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the...
... remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with tape as you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 32). 34 Maintaining Your Printer To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the...
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... b maintenance button to replace one of your dealer or EPSON; If the lights are on , contact your ink cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. The printer may be blocking movement of the ink cartridges is jammed. Then turn the printer on your screen, you need to resume printing. Make...
... b maintenance button to replace one of your dealer or EPSON; If the lights are on , contact your ink cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. The printer may be blocking movement of the ink cartridges is jammed. Then turn the printer on your screen, you need to resume printing. Make...
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...have left. 1. Hold down the b maintenance button until the green P power light starts to clean the print head; see page 25.) 4. The printer check also shows how much black and color ink you need to flash, then release it prints the check page. Turn off . Try the ...EPSON as described on page 47. 38 Solving Problems Continue holding down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. I If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in the printer. 3. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off the printer after it . The printer...
...have left. 1. Hold down the b maintenance button until the green P power light starts to clean the print head; see page 25.) 4. The printer check also shows how much black and color ink you need to flash, then release it prints the check page. Turn off . Try the ...EPSON as described on page 47. 38 Solving Problems Continue holding down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. I If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in the printer. 3. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off the printer after it . The printer...
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...USB Controller is printing, but nothing prints. Printer Problems Only the green P power light is installed correctly. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you need to set up your computer manufacturer. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for ...instructions on configuring your system was not upgraded from Windows 95. I Run a printer check as though it on -screen Reference Guide. If it 's...
...USB Controller is printing, but nothing prints. Printer Problems Only the green P power light is installed correctly. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you need to set up your computer manufacturer. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for ...instructions on configuring your system was not upgraded from Windows 95. I Run a printer check as though it on -screen Reference Guide. If it 's...
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... ECP/DMA mode on your computer's parallel port. I Choose Black ink if your system's memory. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility; I Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; Your printer is too slow. Make sure your computer documentation or the manufacturer for...Problems You see page 27. I Try using . I Clear space on your printer is face up. see page 18 for instructions. see page 25 for instructions. You may also need cleaning; To replace an ink cartridge, see banding (light lines). Solving Problems 41 I Make sure the printable...
... ECP/DMA mode on your computer's parallel port. I Choose Black ink if your system's memory. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility; I Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; Your printer is too slow. Make sure your computer documentation or the manufacturer for...Problems You see page 27. I Try using . I Clear space on your printer is face up. see page 18 for instructions. see page 25 for instructions. You may also need cleaning; To replace an ink cartridge, see banding (light lines). Solving Problems 41 I Make sure the printable...
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.... it is faint or has gaps. I The print head nozzles may be face up ; I Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. I Make sure your paper one sheet at a time. I The ink cartridges may need cleaning; If it 's damp or curled, reload a new ...stack of paper. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility. I Make sure your paper isn't damaged, old,...
.... it is faint or has gaps. I The print head nozzles may be face up ; I Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. I Make sure your paper one sheet at a time. I The ink cartridges may need cleaning; If it 's damp or curled, reload a new ...stack of paper. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility. I Make sure your paper isn't damaged, old,...
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... set for color printing. see page 17 for instructions. To replace an ink cartridge, see wrong or missing colors. See page 11 (Windows) or page 14 (Macintosh) for color images and your software documentation. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Solving Problems 43 I Your printed colors can use a color management system to...
... set for color printing. see page 17 for instructions. To replace an ink cartridge, see wrong or missing colors. See page 11 (Windows) or page 14 (Macintosh) for color images and your software documentation. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Solving Problems 43 I Your printed colors can use a color management system to...
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... software, or is set correctly. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning. I Make sure the interface cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of the feeder. See "Printer Specifications" in your computer. Image size or position...
... software, or is set correctly. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning. I Make sure the interface cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of the feeder. See "Printer Specifications" in your computer. Image size or position...
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...Ink Jet Paper, 18 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper, 22 A Accessories, 47 Advanced settings, 17 Aligning print head, 32 Animated tutorials, 3 to 5 Automatic mode Macintosh, 14 to 15 Windows, 11 B Background printing, 15 Banding, 41 Blank pages, 45 Blurry images, 42 Browser, 3 Buttons, 36 C Cable, printer..., 49 to 50 Cancelling printing Macintosh, 15 Windows, 13 Characters, incorrect, 45 Checking printer, 38 Cleaning print head, 25 to 27 printer, 33 sheets, 20, 33...to 6 Envelopes, 9 EPSON accessories, 47 help, 47 papers, 18 to 20 Printer Information Center, 4 Store, 28, 47 57
...Ink Jet Paper, 18 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper, 22 A Accessories, 47 Advanced settings, 17 Aligning print head, 32 Animated tutorials, 3 to 5 Automatic mode Macintosh, 14 to 15 Windows, 11 B Background printing, 15 Banding, 41 Blank pages, 45 Blurry images, 42 Browser, 3 Buttons, 36 C Cable, printer..., 49 to 50 Cancelling printing Macintosh, 15 Windows, 13 Characters, incorrect, 45 Checking printer, 38 Cleaning print head, 25 to 27 printer, 33 sheets, 20, 33...to 6 Envelopes, 9 EPSON accessories, 47 help, 47 papers, 18 to 20 Printer Information Center, 4 Store, 28, 47 57
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...Glossy paper, 18 to 20 Grainy prints, 43 H Head Cleaning utility, 25 to 26 Help, EPSON, 47 High Speed setting, 41 High-quality (resolution) images, 17 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 17 Incorrect characters, 45 Incorrect colors, 43 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 13, 15, 27 to 28, 38 ..., 27 to 28 replacing, 27 to 31 safety instructions, 28 to 30, 52 Ink Jet Transparencies, 18 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 15, 28 Windows, 13, 27 without computer, 38 Moving printer, 34 N Network printing, 40 Noise, printer, 41 Nozzle Check, 26 to 33 Margins, incorrect, 45 Matte Paper - Heavyweight...
...Glossy paper, 18 to 20 Grainy prints, 43 H Head Cleaning utility, 25 to 26 Help, EPSON, 47 High Speed setting, 41 High-quality (resolution) images, 17 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 17 Incorrect characters, 45 Incorrect colors, 43 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 13, 15, 27 to 28, 38 ..., 27 to 28 replacing, 27 to 31 safety instructions, 28 to 30, 52 Ink Jet Transparencies, 18 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 15, 28 Windows, 13, 27 without computer, 38 Moving printer, 34 N Network printing, 40 Noise, printer, 41 Nozzle Check, 26 to 33 Margins, incorrect, 45 Matte Paper - Heavyweight...
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... 20 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 18 PhotoEnhance, 23 Photos, printing, 19 to 24 Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 18 to 20 Preprinted paper, 8 Previewing printout, 15 Print dialog box, 14 Print head aligning, 32 cleaning, 25 to 27 Print Head Alignment utility, 32 Print quality problems, 41 to 43 Print Show movies, 3 to 5 Printer cable, 49...
... 20 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 18 PhotoEnhance, 23 Photos, printing, 19 to 24 Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 18 to 20 Preprinted paper, 8 Previewing printout, 15 Print dialog box, 14 Print head aligning, 32 cleaning, 25 to 27 Print Head Alignment utility, 32 Print quality problems, 41 to 43 Print Show movies, 3 to 5 Printer cable, 49...