Page 1 CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Removing the perforated margins ..... 1-8 Storing EPSON Photo Paper ......1-11 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software for Windows Printer Software Introduction .
Page 4 Using the Progress Meter ....... . 3-2 Using EPSON Spool Manager ......3-3 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 .
Page 5 Making Configuration Settings ..... . . 5-3 Using EPSON Monitor3 ........5-4 Accessing EPSON Monitor3 .
Page 6 Setting up your printer as a shared printer ... . . 6-6 Accessing the printer through a network ....6-6 For Macintosh Users .
Page 7 For Macintosh ........9-8 Print Quality Could Be Better .
Page 8 Appendix B Printer Specifications Printing ..........B-2 Paper.
Page 9: Printer Parts And Functions
Printer Parts and Functions Unpacking the Printer The box that your printer is packed in should include a CD-ROM containing printer software that runs your printer, and the items shown in the illustration. paper support printer power cord ink cartridges In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer.
Page 10: Printer Parts And Control Panel Functions
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions paper support printer cover edge guide output tray sheet feeder output tray extension ink cartridge clamps print head control panel adjust lever Buttons Button Function Printer Parts and Functions...
Page 11 Turns the printer on and off. Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the power power is on. Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within two seconds. load/eject Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out error.
Page 12 Printer Parts and Functions...
Page 13: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. ❏...
Page 14: A Few Precautions
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Page 15: When Choosing A Place For The Printer
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package.
Page 16: Energy Star Compliance
NERGY TAR Compliance As an NERGY TAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the NERGY TAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International NERGY TAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Page 17 Removing the perforated margins ..... 1-8 Storing EPSON Photo Paper ......1-11...
Page 18: Loading Plain Paper
Loading Plain Paper Follow the steps below to load plain paper in the printer. 1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension. Next, slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper. 2.
Page 19: Loading Special Paper And Other Media
However, coated paper and glossy film result in higher quality printouts because these media absorb smaller amounts of ink. EPSON provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in EPSON ink jet printers. EPSON recommends using media distributed by EPSON to ensure high-quality results. See “EPSON special media”...
Page 20 ❏ Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located on the inside surface of the left edge guide. ❏ The loading capacity for EPSON special media is explained below. 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Up to the arrow mark on the left edge and Photo Quality Ink guide.
Page 21 ❏ If the paper is curled, make sure to flatten it or curl it slightly toward the opposite side before loading. Printing on curled paper may smear your printout, especially when printing with Maximum selected as the Printable Area setting. ❏...
Page 22: About Special Media Cleaning Sheets
Set the adjust lever to the “+” position before printing. About special media cleaning sheets Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not be used with this printer. The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not necessary with this type of printer, and the sheets could jam in the printer.
Page 23: Using Epson Photo Paper (4 X 6 Inch, 200 X 300 Mm)
❏ Select Plain Paper as the Media Type setting in the printer driver. Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch, 200 x 300 mm) EPSON Photo Paper (S041134, S041254) is perforated around the margins so you can trim your printed images to look like 4 ×...
Page 24: Removing The Perforated Margins
❏ Load the paper printable side up with the perforated margins positioned as shown in the illustration. loading position ❏ Use flat, undamaged paper. If the paper or the support sheet is curled, flatten it before loading to avoid paper feeding problems.
Page 25 ❏ To remove the perforated margins, fold the paper back and forth a few times along the perforations, then carefully tear the margins off. ❏ You can also remove the margins by cutting along the perforations. Note: Keep in mind that the edges of your image might be cut off when you remove the perforated margins.
Page 26 4 x 6 inch 17 mm (0.67 in.) trimmed size 6 mm (0.24 in.) printed image size 3 mm (0.12 in.) 3 mm 6 mm 1-10 Paper Handling...
Page 27: Storing Epson Photo Paper
❏ Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing, and avoid storing it in places exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. ❏ EPSON recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag and keeping them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Page 28 1-12 Paper Handling...
Page 29: Chapter 2 Using The Printer Software For Windows
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software for Windows Using the Printer Software for Windows...
Page 30 Printer Software Introduction ......2-3 Getting more information ......2-3 Accessing the printer software .
Page 31: Printer Software Introduction
Printer Software Introduction The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition.
Page 32: Making Changes To Printer Settings
From Windows applications 1. From the File menu, click Print or Print Setup. 2. In the dialog box that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties. (Depending on your application, you may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The printer driver opens.
Page 33: Making The Media Type Setting
PhotoEnhance This mode lets you choose from a variety of image-correction settings specially designed for photos. See “Using the PhotoEnhance mode” on page 2-9. Custom This mode lets you choose from a list of ready-made or personalized settings suited to the kind of document you want to print.
Page 34 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets (A4) S041106 EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) S041147 EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 x 8” (with envelopes) S041148 EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 x 10” (with envelopes) S041149 Matte Paper-Heavyweight...
Page 35 Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107 EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) S041144 EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) S041176 Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 Note: The availability of special media varies by location.
Page 36: Using The Automatic Mode
Using the Automatic mode When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting on the Main menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, click Color to print in color, or Black to print in black- and-white or grayscale.
Page 37: Using The Photoenhance Mode
Using the PhotoEnhance mode The PhotoEnhance mode provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data. Note: ❏ This mode is only available when printing 16-, 24-, or 32-bit color data.
Page 38: Using The Custom Mode
Soft Focus This setting makes your photos look as if they were taken with a soft-focus lens. Sepia This setting applies a sepia tone to your photos. Selecting PhotoEnhance also enables the Digital Camera Correction check box. Select this check box when you are printing photos taken with a digital camera to give your printed images the smooth, natural appearance of photographs taken with a film camera.
Page 39: Using The Advanced Settings
You can select from the following ready-made settings. Text/Graph This setting is good for printing presentation documents such as graphs and charts. Economy This setting is best for printing drafts of text This setting automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen. (For Windows 95 and ICM stands for Image Color Matching.
Page 40 Making the Advanced settings Follow the instructions in this section to make the Advanced settings. Note: The printer driver screens that appear in this procedure are for Windows 95 and 98. The Windows NT 4.0 printer driver screens differ only slightly. 1.
Page 41 Note: ❏ The PhotoEnhance option under Color Management only affects images, not text or graphs. For example, if Monochrome is selected from the Tone list (enabled when PhotoEnhance is selected), only the images in a document will be printed in monochrome. Any colored text or graphs in the same document will be printed in color.
Page 42 Save. Your Advanced settings will be added to the Custom Settings list. Note: ❏ You cannot apply the names of settings provided by EPSON to your custom settings. ❏ You cannot delete the ready-made settings from the Custom Settings list.
Page 43: Previewing Your Printout
Previewing your printout Select the Print Preview check box on the Main menu when you wish to view a preview of your document before printing. 2-15 Using the Printer Software for Windows...
Page 44 When you send a print job to the printer, the Print Preview window opens, allowing you to make changes before printing. The Preview dialog box contains several icon buttons which you can use to perform the following functions: Drag ’n’ Clicking this button lets you select and Drop move watermarks.
Page 45 Printable Clicking this button displays a rectangle area on/off on the page being previewed. This rectangle is the printable area for the page. The printer cannot print anything which exceeds this rectangle. Press the icon button again to turn this feature off. Watermark Clicking this button opens the watermark settings dialog box, where...
Page 46: Modifying The Printout Style
❏ Specify which pages in the document you would like printed using the Add and Remove features. To add or remove a page, you must first click the page icon in the list appearing on the left side of the preview window. Then add or remove it using the commands in the Print Options menu.
Page 47: Making The Paper Menu Settings
Making the Paper menu settings Use the settings on the Paper menu to change the paper size, set the number of copies and other copy parameters, specify the paper orientation, and adjust the printable area. You can make the following settings on the Paper menu: Paper Size Select the paper size you want to use.
Page 48: Fitting Your Document To The Paper Size
Printable Area Select Center if you want to center the printout. Select Maximum if you need to increase the printable area. Note: When Maximum is selected, the print quality may decline at the edges of the printout. Before printing large jobs using this setting, print a single sheet to confirm quality.
Page 49: Printing Two Or Four Pages On One Sheet
Custom Allows you to manually reduce or enlarge an image. Click the arrows next to the Scale to box to select a percentage between 10% and 400%. Printing two or four pages on one sheet Select N-up as the Multi-Page setting on the Layout menu to print two or four pages of your document on one sheet of paper.
Page 50: Printing Posters
Print page Prints a frame around each page that is frames printed on the sheet of paper. Printing posters A single document page can be enlarged to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of paper. Select Poster as the Multi-Page setting to print a poster-size image.
Page 51: Printing A Watermark On Your Document
You can make the following settings. Overlapping Slightly overlaps the images so that they can be Panels aligned more precisely. Print Cutting Prints border lines on the images to guide you Guidelines when trimming the pages. If you only want to print a few of the panels without printing the entire poster, click the panels you don’t wish to print, then click OK to close the Poster Settings dialog box.
Page 52 To add a watermark, click the Add/Del button. The following dialog box appears. Creating an image-based watermark: 1. Select BMP. 2. Click the Browse button to specify the bitmap file you want to use, then click OK. 3. Type a name for your watermark in the Name box, then click Save.
Page 53 3. If you want to change the watermark name, type a new name in the Name box, then click Save. Click OK to return to the Layout menu. Making settings for your watermark: 1. Click the Settings button. The following dialog box appears. 2.
Page 54: Using The Printer Utilities
Using the Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and to perform some printer maintenance from your computer screen. For Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0, utilities to check the current printer status are also available.
Page 55: Status Monitor 3
❏ Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred. Status Monitor 3 Status Monitor 3 provides you with printer status information, such as the amount of ink remaining, and checks for printer errors. This utility is only available when both of the following conditions are met: ❏...
Page 56: Print Head Alignment
Print Head Alignment The Print Head Alignment utility aligns the print head. Use this utility if you notice a misalignment of vertical lines. Follow the on-screen instructions to use this utility. Speed & Progress You can make settings related to print speed and progress in this dialog box.
Page 57 EPSON Printer Port (For Windows 95 and 98 only) To speed up the data transfer rate to EPSON printers, select EPSON Printer Port. If your computer supports ECP mode, enable DMA transfer to speed up printing. For more details, see “Using Speed & Progress” on page 2-34.
Page 58: Monitoring Preferences
Shortcut icon placed in your Windows taskbar. Clicking the Icon shortcut icon in the taskbar will open EPSON Status Monitor 3. To select which icon will be displayed, click the icon your prefer from the choices given; your selection will be shown at the right.
Page 59: Getting Information Through Online Help
Accessing help from the Windows Start menu Click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson (for Windows 95 and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.0), then click EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 Help. The help contents window opens.
Page 60: Increasing The Print Speed
Increasing the Print Speed Follow the instructions in this section to increase the printing speed of your printer. General tips Just as printing at a high resolution requires more processing time, printing in color takes longer than printing in black because the volume of data in a color document is much greater.
Page 61 Data Image Small Large – characteristi size Resolutio High The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Printer driver menu Printer driver Black Color Advance settings d dialog box, Main menu Flip Advance Horizontal* d dialog Collate*...
Page 62: Using Speed & Progress
EPSON Printer Port (For Windows 95 and 98 only) Select this check box to enable the EPSON printer port, which is optimized for EPSON printers, instead of the Windows default printer port. This speeds up the data transfer rate to EPSON printers.
Page 63 ECP mode and DMA transfer. To determine whether you need to enable DMA transfer, compare the message below the EPSON Printer Port check box to this table, and take the recommended action. Message...
Page 64 3. Double-click the Ports (COM & LPT) icon and double-click LPT1. If you have connected your printer to a port other than LPT1, double-click the appropriate port icon. 4. Click the Resources tab, then clear the Use automatic settings check box. Write down the Input/Output Range settings shown in the resource settings box.
Page 65: Using Port Configuration (Windows Nt 4.0 Only)
Note: You may not be able to use DMA transfer on some computers even after you make the settings explained above. Consult your computer maker for information on the DMA transfer capability of your computer. Using Port Configuration (Windows NT 4.0 only) Note: Port settings for Windows NT 4.0 are complicated and should only be made by an experienced person with administrative privileges.
Page 66 Click the LPT port tab for the port to which your printer is connected, then click the Port Configuration button. Note: If your printer is connected to LPT1, only the LPT1 tab is available. Resource Settings (IRQ and DMA) If you have connected your printer to LPT2 or LPT3, making IRQ and DMA settings here may speed up printing.
Page 67 Using the Progress Meter ....... 3-2 Using EPSON Spool Manager ......3-3 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 .
Page 68: Using The Progress Meter
Using the Progress Meter When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter opens, as shown in the illustration below. The Progress Meter indicates the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information when bidirectional communication between the printer and computer is established.
Page 69: Using Epson Spool Manager
Epson Printing Tips Tips for getting the most out of your EPSON printer driver appear in the text box at the bottom of the Progress Meter window. A new tip appears every 30 seconds. For more details on a tip which is currently displayed, click the Details button.
Page 70: Using Epson Status Monitor 3
Note: EPSON Spool Manager is not available for Windows NT. After you send a print job, an EPSON Stylus COLOR 670 button appears on the taskbar. Click this button to open the EPSON Spool Manager. From the Spool Manager, you can view print status information about the print jobs which have been sent to your printer.
Page 71: Viewing Information In Epson Status Monitor 3
❏ Open the printer driver, click the Utility tab, then click EPSON Status Monitor 3. When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3, the following window appears. Viewing information in EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides the following information: ❏...
Page 72 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows...
Page 73 Using the Printer Utilities ....... . . 4-24 EPSON StatusMonitor ....... 4-24 Nozzle Check.
Page 74: Printer Software Introduction
Printer Software Introduction The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition.
Page 75: Making The Media Type Setting
The Mode settings in the Print dialog box are arranged to give you four levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below. Automatic This mode provides the quickest and easiest way to start printing. See “Using the Automatic mode” on page 4-6. PhotoEnhance This mode lets you choose from a variety of image-correction settings specially...
Page 76 In the Print dialog box, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. To find out what media type you are using, find your media in the list below, and refer to the corresponding media type under which it is grouped (shown in larger type).
Page 77 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106 EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) S041147 EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 x 8” (with envelopes) S041148 EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 x 10” (with envelopes) S041149 Matte Paper-Heavyweight...
Page 78: Using The Automatic Mode
Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107 EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) S041144 EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) S041176 Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 Note: The availability of special media varies by location.
Page 79: Using The Photoenhance Mode
Using the PhotoEnhance mode The Photo Enhance mode provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data. Note: ❏ This mode is only available when printing 32-bit color data. ❏...
Page 80: Using The Custom Mode
Using the Custom mode The Custom mode offers ready-made settings designed for printing text and graphs and for applying a color-matching method. You can also create and save your own custom settings. See “Using the Advanced settings” on page 4-9 for details. You can select from the following ready-made settings.
Page 81: Using The Advanced Settings
4. When you choose a Custom setting, other settings such as Print Quality, Halftoning, and Color are made automatically. Changes to these settings are reflected in the display on the left side of the Print dialog box. Using the Advanced settings The settings in the Advanced dialog box give you complete control over your printing environment.
Page 82 3. Choose Color or Black in the Ink setting. 4. Select the Print Quality setting. 5. Make other settings as necessary. For details, see online help. Note: ❏ The PhotoEnhance option under Color Management only affects images, not text or graphs. For example, if Monochrome is selected from the Tone list (enabled when PhotoEnhance is selected), only the images in a document will be printed in monochrome.
Page 83: Changing The Page Setup
Note: ❏ You cannot apply the names of settings provided by EPSON to your custom settings. ❏ You cannot delete the ready-made settings from the Custom Settings list. To delete a setting, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and click Delete.
Page 84 Choose Page Setup from the File menu of your application. The Page Setup dialog box appears. You can make the following settings in the Page Setup dialog box. Paper Size Select the paper size you want to use. If you want to define a custom paper size, see “Defining a custom paper size”...
Page 85 1. In the Page Setup dialog box, click Customize . The following dialog box appears. 2. To define a new paper size, click New. The dialog box updates to allow you to enter a name for the new size. 3. Type a unique name for the paper size in the Paper Size List. 4.
Page 86 7. Click OK. You return to the Page Setup dialog box. You can define up to 100 paper sizes. The paper size names you create will appear in the Paper Size menu in the Page Setup dialog box. To delete a custom paper size, click Customize in the Page Setup dialog box, select it from the list in the Custom Paper dialog box, and click Delete.
Page 87: Modifying The Page Layout
Modifying the page layout You can modify the page layout of your document using the printer driver settings located in the Layout dialog box, shown below. To open this dialog box, click Print on the File menu of your application and click the Layout icon button in the Print dialog box.
Page 88: Fitting Your Document To The Paper Size
Fitting your document to the paper size You can proportionally enlarge or reduce the size of the image to make it fit the paper size you select in the Paper Size list. To do this, select the Fit to Page check box, then specify the paper size you loaded in the printer in the Paper Size list.
Page 89: Printing Posters
Printing posters A single document page can be enlarged to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of paper. To print a poster-size image, select the Multi-Page check box in the Page Layout dialog box, then click Poster. You can make the following settings. 1 page covers xx sheets Specifies how many printed sheets of paper the enlarged document page is to cover.
Page 90: Printing A Watermark On Your Document
Printing a watermark on your document To print a watermark in the background of your printed documents or images, select the Watermark check box in the Page Layout dialog box. Select the watermark you want to print from the Name list, then specify its position, size, color, and intensity.
Page 91 1. Click the Add/Del button beside the Name list. The following dialog box appears. 2. To use an image file as a watermark, click the Add PICT button. Specify the desired image file, then click Open. To create a text-based watermark, click the Add Text button. Type the text in the Text box, select a font and a text style, then click OK.
Page 92: Setting The Print Time
3. The image file name or the watermark text appears in the Mark Name list in the Watermark dialog box. To change the name of an image watermark, click it in the list, then type a new name. When a text watermark is selected in the Name list, you can edit the text, and change the font and text style, by clicking the Edit Text button.
Page 93: Previewing Your Printout
5. In the Print dialog box, make sure your print settings are as you want them, then click Print. Note: You can check or change the priority of print jobs using the EPSON Monitor3 utility. See “Using EPSON Monitor3” on page 5-4 for details. Previewing your printout The Preview feature allows you to see how your document will look before actually printing it.
Page 94 3. Click the Preview button. The Preview dialog box appears and displays a preview of your document. The Preview dialog box contains six icon buttons you can use to perform the following functions. Selection This feature lets you select, move, and resize watermarks.
Page 95: Saving Print Settings In Files
4. If you are satisfied with the previewed image, click Print. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the image, click Cancel. The Preview and Print dialog boxes close with the current print settings preserved. Open the Print dialog box again to make additional changes to the print settings.
Page 96: Using The Printer Utilities
Resume button to send the data to the printer. Using the Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and to perform printer maintenance from your computer screen. To access the utilities, click the Utility icon button in the Print or Page Setup dialog box, then click the button for the utility you want to use.
Page 97: Nozzle Check
To use the StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. For details, see “Using EPSON StatusMonitor” on page 5-2. Note: Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, or Print Head Alignment utilities while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.
Page 98: Configuration
Configuration Clicking this button opens the Configuration dialog box, where you can change the way the StatusMonitor utility notifies you when the printer status changes. For details, see “Making Configuration Settings” on page 5-3. 4-26 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
Page 99 Making Configuration Settings ..... 5-3 Using EPSON Monitor3 ....... . 5-4 Accessing EPSON Monitor3 .
Page 100: Using Epson Statusmonitor
Using EPSON StatusMonitor EPSON StatusMonitor monitors the printer. If it detects a printer error, it will inform you with an error message. You can also use this utility to check ink levels before printing. When open, EPSON StatusMonitor displays the amount of ink remaining at the time it was opened.
Page 101: Making Configuration Settings
3. Click the Configuration button. The Configuration Settings dialog box appears. This dialog box allows you to make the following settings: Error notification Choose how EPSON StatusMonitor notifies you in case of an error. Warning Choose how EPSON StatusMonitor notifies you if a warning message becomes necessary.
Page 102: Using Epson Monitor3
Using EPSON Monitor3 After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to check, cancel, or change the priority of print jobs that are queued for printing. This utility also shows the status of the job currently being printed.
Page 103: Managing Print Jobs With Epson Monitor3
3. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar. A dialog box similar to one below opens. Note: You can also open EPSON Monitor3 by double-clicking the EPSON Monitor3 icon in the Extensions folder.
Page 104 ❏ Double-click Copies to change the number of copies to print out. ❏ Click the Show details arrow to open an extension at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box, similar to the one below. The extended dialog box displays detailed information on a selected document’s printer driver settings.
Page 105: Changing The Priority Of Print Jobs
You can also change the priority of print jobs whose print times were previously set in the printer driver’s Background Printing dialog box. 1. Click the Show details arrow at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box. You will see an extended dialog box similar to the one below.
Page 106 Note: If you select Print Time, a dialog box appears where you can specify the date and time that the document will print. Make sure that your printer and computer are turned on at the time you specify. Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh...
Page 107 Chapter 6 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network For Windows 95 and 98 Users ......6-2 Setting up your printer as a shared printer .
Page 108: For Windows 95 And 98 Users
For Windows 95 and 98 Users This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it. First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which the printer is connected.
Page 109 5. In the Network dialog box, click OK. 6. In the Control Panel, double-click Printers. Note: ❏ If a dialog box requesting the Windows 95 or 98 CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, then follow the messages on the screen. ❏...
Page 110: Accessing The Printer Through A Network
Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer.
Page 111: For Windows Nt 4.0 Users
6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen. For Windows NT 4.0 Users This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it.
Page 112: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer
Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your computer with others on a network. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Select your printer, then click Sharing on the File menu. 3.
Page 113 Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared printer” on page 6-6. 1.
Page 114 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. The following dialog appears. Select Local Port, then click New Port. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network...
Page 115 5. The following dialog box appears. In the text box, type: \\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of the shared printer 6. Click OK. 7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close to return to the Ports menu.
Page 116: For Macintosh Users
8. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and the corresponding check box is selected. Click OK to close the printer driver. For Macintosh Users This section tells you how to set up the printer so that you can use it on an AppleTalk network.
Page 117 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu and click the printer's icon. Then select the port to which the printer is connected. 3. Click the Setup button. The following dialog box appears. 4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as necessary.
Page 118: Accessing The Printer Through A Network
Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. On each computer from which you want to access the printer, choose Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your printer’s icon and select the printer port you want to use from the Select a printer port list on the right.
Page 119 Chapter 7 Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge ..... . . 7-2 Using the printer's control panel ....7-2 Using the Status Monitor 3 .
Page 120: Replacing An Empty Ink Cartridge
Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge Using the printer's control panel The printer’s indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge. Note: If you need to replace an ink cartridge when the B black and A color lights are off, see “Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge”...
Page 121 Caution: ❏ EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. ❏ Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement.
Page 122 3. Hold down the cleaning button for three seconds. The print head moves left to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light begins flashing. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand as this may damage the printer.
Page 123 4. Push back the release tabs and lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. The cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder. The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left.
Page 124 6. Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. black ink cartridge (S020187) color ink cartridge (S020191) Caution: ❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it;...
Page 125 8. Lower the ink cartridge clamp and press down until it locks into place. The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left. Caution: Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the cartridges.
Page 126: Using The Status Monitor 3
For more information on using the Status Monitor, see “Using EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 3-4. Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge In some circumstances you may need to replace an ink cartridge before it is empty.
Page 127 1. Make sure the printer is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. 2. Lower the output tray, then open the printer cover. 3. Hold down the load/eject button for three seconds; the print head moves to the replacement position. The P power light begins flashing.
Page 128 Caution: Once you install the cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. 7. Press the load/eject button again. The printer moves the print head back to its home position and charges ink in the system.
Page 129 Chapter 8 Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles ......8-2 Using the Nozzle Check utility..... . 8-2 Using the control panel buttons .
Page 130: Checking The Print Head Nozzles
Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. You can check the print head nozzles from your computer using the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons.
Page 131: Using The Control Panel Buttons
Using the control panel buttons Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the control panel buttons. 1. Turn off your printer. 2. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 3.
Page 132: Cleaning The Print Head
The printer prints an operation check page including your printer’s ROM version information, the ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. Below are sample printouts. Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned segments are missing The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK).
Page 133: Using The Head Cleaning Utility
You can clean the print head from your computer with the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons. Note: ❏ Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines;...
Page 134 The P power light flashes while the printer performs the cleaning cycle. It takes about thirty seconds to complete. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 5. When the P power light stops flashing, click Print nozzle check pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.
Page 135 If the print quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. To replace an ink cartridge, see “Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge” on page 7-2. If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.
Page 136: Using The Control Panel Buttons
If the print quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. To replace an ink cartridge, see “Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge” on page 7-2. If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.
Page 137: Aligning The Print Head
The printer starts cleaning the print head and the P power light begins flashing. Print head cleaning takes about thirty seconds to complete. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 3.
Page 138: Cleaning The Printer
Note: Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred. For Windows users 1. Make sure A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 2. Access the printer software. If you need instructions, see “Accessing the printer software”...
Page 139: Transporting The Printer
3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt from the sheet feeder. 4. If the outer case or the inside of the sheet feeder is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water getting inside.
Page 140 Caution: Leave the ink cartridges installed when you transport the printer. Removing the cartridges during transport can damage the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. Remove the paper from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support.
Page 141: Updating Software
To uninstall the printer driver, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Windows Control Panel. The Add/Remove Programs properties dialog box appears. Select EPSON Printer Software from the list, click Add/Remove, and then OK. Then, install the printer software again. 8-13...
Page 142 8-14 Maintenance...
Page 143: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
Page 144 Diagnosing the Problem ....... . 9-3 Error indicators ........9-4 Status Monitor 3 .
Page 145: Diagnosing The Problem
Diagnosing the Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two easy steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed. The information that you need to diagnose the most common problems is provided by the printer’s control panel lights and by the Status Monitor utility.
Page 146: Error Indicators
Error indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.
Page 147: Status Monitor 3
Progress Meter window. When the ink is out, click the How To button in the Status Monitor or Progress Meter window and EPSON Status Monitor 3 will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure. Running a printer operation check Performing a printer operation check can help you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or the computer.
Page 148 To print a printer operation check page, follow these steps. 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Disconnect the cable from the printer’s interface connector. If you use the parallel interface, unlock the wire clips on both sides of the interface connector and remove the ground connector, if necessary.
Page 149 The printer prints an operation check page including the version of your printer’s ROM, the ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample shown below. If there are no print quality problems, such as gaps or missing segments in the test lines, the printer itself is all right and the problem probably lies in the printer software settings, application settings, the interface cable (be sure to use a shielded...
Page 150: Cancelling Printing
Cancelling Printing If the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or images, you may need to cancel printing. To cancel printing, follow the instructions below. For Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0 When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen.
Page 151 When background printing is on 1. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu. 2. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. 3. Click the name of the document which is printing in the Document Name list, then click the Stop icon button to cancel the print job.
Page 152: Print Quality Could Be Better
Print Quality Could Be Better If you are having print quality problems, try the solutions offered in this section. Horizontal banding Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder.
Page 153: Color Gaps
❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. ❏ Turn off the High Speed setting in your printer driver. For instructions, see “Using the Advanced settings” on page 2-11 for Windows. For Macintosh, see “Using the Advanced settings” on page 4-9. ❏...
Page 154: Incorrect Or Missing Colors
❏ Make sure the Media Type setting selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer. Incorrect or missing colors Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Change the Ink setting in your printer driver to Color. For instructions, see “Using the Automatic mode”...
Page 155: Printouts Are Not What You Expected
❏ Set the adjust lever to the “+” position, and make sure the Media Type setting in your printer driver is correct. ❏ Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed, especially if you are using transparencies. ❏...
Page 156: Incorrect Or Garbled Characters
❏ Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the printer’s interface cable is securely plugged in. ❏ If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try to uninstall the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs, then point to EPSON Printers and click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall.
Page 157: Inverted Image
For Macintosh, check the settings in the Page Setup dialog box. Make sure the settings are appropriate for the paper size you are using. Inverted image Turn off the Flip Horizontal setting in the printer driver, or the “Mirror” setting in your application software. For instructions, see the online help for the printer driver or for your application.
Page 158: Printing Is Too Slow
❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly toward the opposite side. ❏ Set the adjust lever to the “+” position, and turn off the High Speed setting in your printer driver’s Advanced dialog box. The Advanced dialog box is accessible through the Main menu (for Windows) or Print dialog box (for Macintosh) when Custom is selected as the Mode setting.
Page 159: All Lights Are Off
❏ All lights are off ❏ Lights came on and then went out ❏ Only the power light is on ❏ The S paper out light is flashing or on ❏ One of the ink out lights is flashing or on ❏...
Page 160: Paper Out Light Is Flashing Or On
❏ If you’re trying to print a large image, your computer may not have enough memory to print. Try printing a smaller image. ❏ If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try to uninstall the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall.
Page 161: One Of The Ink Out Lights Is Flashing Or On
One of the ink out lights is flashing or on If the B black or A color ink out light is flashing, ink is low. Prepare a replacement cartridge. If the B black or A color light is on, ink is out. Replace the appropriate cartridge.
Page 162: Paper Doesn't Feed
❏ Multiple pages feed ❏ The paper jams ❏ Paper isn't ejected fully or is wrinkled Paper doesn't feed Remove the stack of paper and make sure of the following: ❏ The paper isn’t curled or creased. ❏ The paper isn’t too old. See the instructions that came with the paper for more information.
Page 163: The Paper Jams
Load a new stack. Note: Store any unused paper in its original packaging in a dry area. See “Paper” on page B-2 for specifications. ❏ For a full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services: http://www.epson.co.uk/support/ 9-21 Troubleshooting...
Page 164 9-22 Troubleshooting...
Page 165: Chapter 10 Consumable Products
Chapter 10 Consumable Products Consumable products ........10-2 10-1 Consumable Products...
Page 166 S020191 Note: The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location. EPSON special media EPSON offers specifically designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs. EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4)
Page 167 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) S041144 EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) S041176 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154 EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041259 Note: The availability of special media varies by location.
Page 168 10-4 Consumable Products...
Page 169: Appendix A Tips For Color Printing
Appendix A Tips for Color Printing Basics of Color ........A-2 Image Resolution and Image Size .
Page 170: Basics Of Color
Basics of Color This section describes the basic properties of color, the relationships between colors, and how to use color to improve the quality of your printed documents. Properties of color Color is composed of three properties: hue, saturation, and brightness.
Page 171 Note: In theory, pure cyan, magenta, and yellow should produce black, but actually they produce a muddy brown and must be combined with black ink to produce a true black (K). A cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor produces images by illuminating color phosphors on the screen with an electron gun. (A phosphor is a substance that gives off light when irradiated.) Each screen point (pixel) has three colored phosphors: red (R), green (G), and blue (B).
Page 172 The range of colors that can be displayed: monitor printer Note: When printing a scanned image, you may find it more difficult to match colors. Because scanners create the original image data using CMYK, the data format of your image will be changed twice. Process of color printing A printer produces color images by printing tiny patterns of ink dots using CMYK colors as mentioned in the previous section.
Page 173: Image Resolution And Image Size
Dithering Dithering uniformly aligns individual dots of different colored inks to create the appearance of natural colors. This method is suitable for printing documents that contain large areas of solid color, such as bar charts and graphs. Error diffusion Error diffusion blends individual colored dots with the colors of the surrounding dots to create the appearance of natural colors.
Page 174 300 pixel Print 225 pixel 300 dpi 300 pixel Print 225 pixel 150 dpi 400 pixel Print 292 pixel 300 dpi 100 pixel Print 72 pixel 75 dpi Tips for Color Printing...
Page 175: Guidelines For Using Color
Since increasing the image size means decreasing the image resolution, you must take care that print quality or color tone is not degraded when working with images pasted into documents created with word processing software. To avoid print quality and color tone problems, change the size and the resolution of the image in your graphics application before pasting it into your document.
Page 176 For example: A job offer letter to a prospective employee works best in black and white, while a list of safety rules benefits from attention-getting color. Decide WHERE color will most benefit your document If you use color on every page or all over a page, you may lose not only the impact of color, but also the clarity and readability of your work.
Page 177 ❏ Use just one hue in the hue circle to make your document unified. Modify saturation or brightness to add interest. ❏ Use contrasting hues to make your work more eye-catching. ❏ Do not use complementary colors in documents. Note: See the Color Guide for details on the hue circle.
Page 178 A-10 Tips for Color Printing...
Page 179 Appendix B Printer Specifications Printing ..........B-2 Paper .
Page 180: Printing
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 181: Paper Specifications
45 g/m² (12 lb) to 75 g/m² (20 lb) Index cards: A6 (105 mm × 148 mm) Size 5 × 8” (127 mm × 203 mm) 8 × 10” (203 mm × 254 mm) Paper types Special papers distributed by EPSON Printer Specifications...
Page 182 Size Letter (216 mm × 279 mm) A6 (105 mm × 148 mm)* * for glossy film Paper types Special papers distributed by EPSON Self-adhesive sheets: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) Size Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight: A4 (210 mm ×...
Page 183: Printable Area
B - L B - R The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 30.0 mm (1.2"). B-L: The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
Page 184: Ink Cartridges
The minimum bottom margin is 14.0 mm (0.55"). ✽: You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 3 mm by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting on the printer driver's Paper menu (for Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh). However, print quality may decline in the expanded area.
Page 185: Mechanical
❏ EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. ❏ Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Page 186: Electrical
Dimensions Storage Width: 429 mm (16.9 inches) Depth: 261 mm (10.3 inches) Height: 167 mm (6.6 inches) Printing Width: 429 mm (16.9 inches) Depth: 613 mm (24.1 inches) Height: 295 mm (11.6 inches) Weight 5.6 kg (12.3 lb) without the ink cartridges Electrical 120V Model 220-240V Model...
Page 187: Environmental
Environmental Temperature Operation: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Transit:* -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage:*,** 5 to 85% RH * Stored in shipping container ** Without condensation Safety Approvals...
Page 188: System Requirements
System Requirements For PCs ® ® To use your printer, you need Microsoft Windows ® ® Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 installed and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable connected. If you want to connect your printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port and a shielded USB cable connected.
Page 189 Your Macintosh must also meet the following system requirements. Minimum System Requirements Recommended System Mac OS 8.1 Mac OS 8.5.1 or later 5 MB RAM 10 MB RAM 8 MB RAM when background 18 MB RAM when background printing is turned on. printing is turned on.
Page 190 B-12 Printer Specifications...
Page 191 Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. banding The horizontal lines that sometimes appear when printing graphics.
Page 192 ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and is supported by most application software for personal computers. Finest detail This printer driver setting automatically makes your printout sharper and clearer, especially for text.
Page 193 grayscale A scale of shades of gray from black to white. Grayscale is used to represent colors when printing with black ink only. halftones Patterns of black or colored dots used to reproduce an image. halftoning A method of using dot patterns to represent an image. Halftoning makes it possible to produce varying shades of gray using only black dots, or a nearly infinite array of colors using only a few colors of dots.
Page 194 monochrome Printing with only one color of ink, usually black. nozzle Fine tubes in the print head through which ink is sprayed on the page. Print quality may decline if the print head nozzles are clogged. operation check A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you perform a printer operation check, the printer prints the ROM version, code page, ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern.
Page 195 serial interface interface spool The first step in printing, in which the printer driver converts the print data into codes that your printer understands. This data is then sent directly to the printer or to the print server. spool manager The software program that converts print data into codes that your printer understands.
Page 196 Glossary...

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