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Copyright © 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183
AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name: Multi Function Printer
Model: C130A
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
Directive 89/336/EEC:
EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC:
H. Horiuchi
President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
August 1999
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EN 60950
Contents
Chapter 1 Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Chapter 2 Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
When using the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
When handling the ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Chapter 3 Paper Handling
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading Plain Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Loading Special Paper and Other Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
About special media cleaning sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch, 200 x 300 mm) . . . . . . . 3-8
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Removing the perforated margins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Storing EPSON Photo Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software for Windows
Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Getting more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Accessing the printer software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
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Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Making the Media Type setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Using the Automatic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Using Photo Enhance mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using custom settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using the Advanced settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Modifying the printout style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Using the Paper menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Fitting your document to the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Printing 2 or 4 pages on one sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Printing posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Printing a watermark on your document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Using the Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Print Head Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Printer and Option Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Speed & Progress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Getting Information With Online Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Accessing help from your application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Accessing help from the start menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Increasing the Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
General tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Using the High Speed Copies feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Chapter 5 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for
Windows
Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Using EPSON Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
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Chapter 6 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh
Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Making the Media Type settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Automatic setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using Photo Enhance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Custom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Changing the page setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Defining a custom paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Modifying the Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Fitting your document to the paper size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Printing 2 or 4 pages on one sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Printing posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing a watermark on your document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting a Print Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Previewing Your Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Saving Print Data in Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the Printer Utilities for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EPSON StatusMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Print Head Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 7 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for
Macintosh
Using the EPSON StatusMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Accessing Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Changing Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Using EPSON Monitor3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Accessing EPSON Monitor3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Managing print jobs with EPSON Monitor3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Changing the priority of print jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
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Chapter 8 Scanner
Placing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Scanning Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Starting EPSON TWAIN through your application. . . . . . 8-5
Scanning an image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Scanning by pressing the Scan button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Using the Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
The Scan Button Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
EPSON SMART PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Setting up EPSON Scanner Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Setting Up the Scan Button Feature for Windows 98. . . . . 8-15
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Using the Film Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Using the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Scanning from EPSON TWAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
Auto Locate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
Chapter 9 Copier
About the Copy Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Loading the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Placing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
How to Make Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Loading paper into the Automatic Document Feeder. . . . 9-9
Loading documents manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
LCD panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Copy button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Stop/Clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Paper Size button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
B&W/Color button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Copies buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Reduce/Enlarge button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Quality button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
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Lighter/Darker button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Changing the Control Panel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Status Sheet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Bottom Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Paper Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Set Factory Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Using the Copy Utility (from EPSON SMART PANEL) . . . . . . . 9-18
Accessing the Copy Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Making Copy Settings in the Copy Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Chapter 10 Replacing Ink Cartridges
Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Using the Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Chapter 11 Maintenance
Checking the Print Head Nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Using the Nozzle Check utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
Using the control panel buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Cleaning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
Using the Head Cleaning utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
Using the control panel buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-8
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Calibrating Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10
Calibrating Your Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-11
Using ICM, ICM/sRGB (For Windows 98/95 Users). . . . . 11-12
Replacing the fluorescent lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Optional Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
Clearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-20
Cleaning the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-21
Transporting the Stylus Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-22
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Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
Diagnosing the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Running a printer operation check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
.Printing and Copying problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7
Print and Copy Quality Could Be Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7
Cannot print or copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Paper Doesn't Feed Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
Printouts Are Not What You Expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Scanning Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
Operating problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
Quality problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
Improving scan speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
Chapter 13 Options and Consumable Products
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Consumable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Appendix A Tips for Color Printing
Basics of Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Image Resolution and Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Guidelines for Using Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Appendix B Product Specifications
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
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Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Initialization Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-11
Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11
Interface Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-12
Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-12
USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13
Optional USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-14
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-14
For PCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-14
For Macintosh computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-15
Glossary
Index
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Chapter 1
Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
1-1
Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions
edge guide
document cover
maintenance cover
internal
cover
sheet feeder
document table
paper support
output tray
power button
adjust lever
option cover
1-2
Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
control panel
Control panel
Copy
Scan
Darker/LighterPaper Size
CopiesQualityB&W/ColorReduce/Enlarge
ItemReturnHold for Menu
Set
You can control copy, print and scan functions with the control
panel, and also check device status.
There are four control panel operation modes. LCD panel
messages and operation vary by mode.
Stop/Clear
Operate
Error
Copy
Mode
This is the normal mode, and in this mode the system is
ready to make a copy.
The LCD will display the following items:
Reduce/Enlarge, B&W/Color, Quality, Copies
Set-up
Mode
This mode is used to change Copy settings.
Use this mode to change settings with the panel
buttons.
Status
Mode
The system switches to this mode when the Stylus Scan
is performing an action (print, scan or copy).
Error and status messages are displayed.
Menu
Mode
Hold down the Quality and B&W/Color buttons for 3
seconds to enter this mode. It is used to set the following
items:
Status sheet, bottom margin and Metric/US select
Panel language select, Restore defaults
The control panel is composed of four major parts.
Status indicators: The status of the Stylus Scan is indicated with
these two lights.
Light Status
Operate Comes on when the Stylus Scan is on.
Flashes when warming up, receiving data, copying,
printing, scanning, replacing an ink cartridge, charging
ink, or cleaning the print head.
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Error Comes on when the Stylus Scan has an error.
Check the message on the LCD panel for details.
Printer: The printer is controlled with these two buttons.
Button Function
E
Load/Eject
R
Cleaning
Press and release to feed or eject paper loaded in the
sheet feeder. If the print head is in the position to
change ink cartridges, it returns to home position.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to move the print head to
the ink cartridge change position.
If the print head is at the cartridge change position. If
the head is at the change position, press and release
to return the print head to the home position.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to start cleaning the print
head; or, if the ink level of a cartridge is low or if a
cartridge is missing, to move the print head to the
cartridge-replacement position.
Scanner: The Scan button controls scanner operation.
Button Function
]
Scan
Pressing this switch starts scanning and transfers the
scanned image to the assigned application software.
To use this feature, you need to set up the software.
Copy: This button controls the copy function.
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Button Function
x
Copy
y
Stop/Clear
Starts copying.
The default copy settings are:
Reduce/Enlarge 100%
B&W/Color B&W
Quality Normal
Copies 1
Changes the copy status:
Cancels the copy, and ejects the paper.
In Copy Mode, returns the Copies setting to one.
In Set-up Mode, returns the selected set-up item to
default.
Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
Paper Size Sets the paper size to be used for copying.
Depending on the Metric/US selection made in Menu
Mode, the following paper sizes will be selected:
Metric: A4, B5, A6
US: Letter, Half L, 5x8"
B&W/Color Selects color or black-and-white copy.
Hold down the Quality button and B&W/Color button
for 3 seconds to enter the Menu Mode. in Menu Mode
you can control several items.
Quality Sets the copy quality.
B&W: Normal, Fine
Color: Normal, Fine, Photo
When Photo is selected for a color copy, be sure to use
EPSON Photo Paper.
Hold down the Quality button and B&W/Color button
for 3 seconds to enter the Menu Mode. In Menu Mode
you can control several items.
Copies Sets the number of copies, from 1 to 20.
Use the + button to increase the number, and the button to decrease it.
Darker/
Lighter
Reduce/
Enlarge
Sets the copy density.
Press the + or - buttons to access the density setting
screen, and set the desired density.
Sets the magnification ratio.
Press the + or - buttons to access the Reduce/Enlarge
screen, and set the desired magnification ratio.
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Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
Chapter 2
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
When using the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
When handling the ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before starting to use your Stylus
Scan. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the Stylus Scan.
Unplug the Stylus Scan before cleaning. Clean with a damp
❏
cloth only. Do not use cleaning fluid or detergents on the
Stylus Scan.
Do not place the Stylus Scan on an unstable surface, or near a
❏
radiator or heat source.
Do not block or cover the openings in the Stylus Scan’s
❏
cabinet.
Do not insert objects through the slots. Do not spill liquid on
❏
the Stylus Scan.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus
❏
Scan’s label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
❏
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as air control systems
or other high- load office devices that regularly switch on and
off.
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Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers and the
base units of cordless telephones.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
Safety Instructions
If you use an extension cord with the Stylus Scan, make sure
❏
the total amperage of the devices plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make
sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Do not attempt to service the Stylus Scan yourself.
❏
Unplug the Stylus Scan and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under any of the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
❏
Stylus Scan; the Stylus Scan has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged; the Stylus Scan does not operate normally or
exhibits a distinct change in performance.
If you are using the Stylus Scan in Germany, observe the
❏
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection for this Stylus Scan, the building
installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
16 A- Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
A Few Precautions
When using the Stylus Scan
Do not put your hand inside the Stylus Scan or touch the ink
❏
cartridges during operation.
Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage
❏
the Stylus Scan.
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Always use the
❏
When this button is pressed, the
then goes off. Do not unplug the Stylus Scan or turn off the
power to the outlet until the
The scanner carriage must be secured with the Transportation
Lock.
Before transporting the Stylus Scan, make sure the print head
❏
is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are
in place. The scanner carriage must be secured with the
Transportation Lock.
power button to turn off the Stylus Scan.
P
Operate
When handling the ink cartridges
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow
❏
children to drink the ink or otherwise handle the cartridges.
If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If
❏
ink gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with
water. If a discomfort or vision problems remain after a
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
Do not shake the ink cartridges. Cartridges may leak if
❏
shaken.
Operate
light stops flashing.
light flashes briefly
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Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from
its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time
before use may result in reduced print quality.
Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The
cartridge becomes unusable when you open the clamp.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton. For best results, use the ink cartridges
completely within six months of installing them.
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. Doing
so may damage the print head.
Safety Instructions
When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan
Place the Stylus Scan on a flat, stable surface that extends
❏
beyond the base of the machine in all directions. The Stylus
Scan will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
❏
humidity. Also keep the Stylus Scan away from direct
sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏
Leave enough room around the Stylus Scan to allow for
❏
sufficient ventilation.
Place the Stylus Scan near a wall outlet where the power cord
❏
can be easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.
NERGY STAR Compliance
E
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the
TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
S
The International
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.
NERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
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Safety Instructions
NERGY
E
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
w
c
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
Stylus Scan.
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Safety Instructions
Chapter 3
Paper Handling
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Loading Plain Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
About special media cleaning sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch, 200 x 300 mm) . . . . . . . .3-8
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Removing the perforated margins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Storing EPSON Photo Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Paper Handling
3-1
Loading Paper
This chapter explains how to load and handle paper and other
media for printing and copying.
Loading Plain Paper
Follow these steps to load plain paper for printing or copying.
1. Slide out the extension of the output tray. Next, slide the left
edge guide to adjust the width of the loading area so that it is
slightly wider than the width of your paper.
2. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the
edges.
3. Load the stack of paper with the printable side up and the
right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the
sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the edge
of the paper.
Note:
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Always load plain paper into the sheet feeder short side first.
Paper Handling
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Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the
edge guide.
Loading Special Paper and Other Media
You can achieve good results with most plain bond paper.
However, using coated paper or glossy film gives you higher
quality printouts because these media absorb smaller amounts of
ink.
You can print on a wide variety of special media, including ink
jet paper, photo quality glossy film, photo paper, transparencies,
envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets.
EPSON distributes special media that are formulated for the ink
used in EPSON ink jet devices. It is recommended that you use
these media to ensure high-quality results. See “EPSON special
media” on page 13-3 for a complete list of these products.
When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the
instructions included with the media and keep the following
points in mind.
Paper Handling
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Make sure the printable side of the paper is facing up when
❏
loading media into the sheet feeder. See the instructions
included with the media to determine which side is the
printable surface. Some media come with one corner removed
to help identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the
illustration.
cut corner
printable
side up
Note:
If you expand the printable area with the
Maximum
setting in the
printer driver, the cut corner on special paper may mar your
printout.
❏
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Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located
on the inside surface of the left edge guide.
Paper Handling
The loading capacity for envelopes and EPSON special media
❏
is explained below.
Envelopes Up to 10 envelopes.
Note:
If the total thickness of the stack of
envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press each
envelope flat before loading.
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
and Photo Quality Ink
Jet Paper
Photo Quality Ink Jet
Card, Ink Jet Note Card,
and Ink Jet Greeting
Card
Ink Jet Transparencies Up to 30 transparencies. Always put a
Photo Quality Self
Adhesive Sheets
Photo Paper Up to 20 sheets. 200×300 mm Photo
Photo Stickers 16 and
Photo Stickers 4
Panoramic Photo Paper
and Iron-On Cool Peel
Transfer Paper
Up to the arrow mark on the left edge
guide.
Up to 30 index cards. Always place the
included support sheet* under the
cards.
sheet of plain paper under the stack of
transparencies.
One sheet at a time.
Paper can only be loaded 1 sheet at a
time. For 4×6 inch Photo Paper, always
put a support sheet* under the stack of
Photo Paper.
One sheet at a time. Always put the
included Support Shee ts* A and B under
the stack of Photo Stickers.
One sheet at a time.
Matte PaperHeavyweight
* Be sure not to print on support sheets loaded under special media.
Up to 20 sheets. Always put a support
sheet* under the stack of Matte PaperHeavyweight.
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If the paper is curled, make sure to flatten it or curl it slightly
❏
in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled
paper may smear your printout, especially when printing
with
Maximum
If your printouts are smeared, change the adjust lever to the
❏
“+” position. To change the setting, set the lever as shown in
the illustration.
selected as the Printable Area setting.
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Note:
❏
Don't forget to return the adjust lever to the “0” position before
printing or copying on media of standard thickness. Leaving the
lever in the “+” position may cause gaps in the printed image.
❏
When the adjust lever is in the “+” position, make sure the High
Speed setting in the printer driver’s Advanced dialog box is off.
To turn this option off, you may also need to change the Print
Quality setting.
Paper Handling
Note that Ink Jet Cards may curl if you set the Printable Area to
Maximum when printing. If you are going to print on both sides
of these cards, print the printable side first, and then flatten the
cards (or bend them slightly in the opposite direction) before
printing the back side. Set the adjust lever to the “+” position
before printing on the second side.
About special media cleaning sheets
Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not
be used with the Stylus Scan. These sheets are unnecessary, and
may cause jams.
Loading Envelopes
When printing on envelopes, please note the following:
You can load up to 10 envelopes into the sheet feeder.
❏
Note:
The folding quality and thickness of envelopes vary widely. If the
total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press the
stack flat before loading.
Set the adjust lever to the “+” position.
❏
Note:
❏
Don't forget to return the adjust lever to the “0” position before
printing or copying on media of standard thickness. Leaving the
lever in the “+” position may cause gaps in the printed image.
❏
When the adjust lever is in the “+” position, make sure the High
Speed setting in the printer driver’s Advanced dialog box is off.
To turn this option off, you may also need to change the Print
Quality setting.
Paper Handling
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