Epson R3000 User Manual

Epson Stylus Photo R3000 Series

Basics

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading Fine Art Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Loading Thick Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Available Epson Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Printing From Start to Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printing With Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting the Correct Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Printing on CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Loading a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Printing on a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Removing Your Printed CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Maintaining Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Checking and Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Checking the Ink Cartridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Switching Black Ink Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cleaning the Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Wireless Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Contents 3

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

4 Contents

Introduction

Your Ep so n St yl us® Photo R3000 Series printer gives you exhibition quality prints on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes.

Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features:

■ Epson UltraChrome K3

unprecedented gray balance, outstanding tonal range, and astounding color

■ Enhanced media handling of fine art paper, thick media up to 1.3 mm, and

rolls for virtually any kind of print up to 13 × 44 inches, with or without borders

■ Resolutions up to 5760 × 1440 optimized dpi (dots per inch) with droplets as

small as 2 picoliters for the finest details

■ Direct printing onto ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for a professional look

■ Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 100Mbps Ethernet

for fast, wireless connectivity to multiple computers

■ Downloadable Premium ICC Profiles for precise color management

Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation:

with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges for

, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ 802.11n

Warning:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

Notes contain important information about your R3000 Series.

Tip:

Tips contain hints for better printing.

Introduction 5

Loading Paper

You can print on a variety of paper types in the sheet feeder, or use the manual feed tray for fine art papers (see page 8) and thick media such as poster board (see page 14). To print multiple photos, panoramics, and banners, load roll paper using the roll paper holders (see page 11).

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder

You can load the following paper types and quantities in the sheet feeder. Load other paper types in the manual feed tray (see page 8) or roll paper holders (see page 11).

Paper type Maximum sheets by size

Plain paper Approximately 120

Epson Presentation Paper Matte 100 (Letter)

50 (B or Super B)

Bright White Paper 80

Epson

Epson Photo Paper Glossy 30

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 30 (4 × 6 inch or Letter)

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 30 (8 × 10 inch or Letter)

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Double-sided

Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets

30 (4 × 6 inch, 8 × 10 inch, Letter,

11 × 14 inch) 20 (5 × 7 inch) 10 (B, A3, Super B)

30 (Letter) 10 (A3 or Super B)

10 (B)

10 (11 × 14 inch, A3, or Super B)

1 sheet

6 Loading Paper

1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions.

2. Open the front cover, then extend the output tray.

3. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. Then press the button on the edge guide and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly).

Loading Paper 7

Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

Note:

The edge guide moves slightly during paper feeding and printing. Do not adjust it while printing is in progress.

Loading Fine Art Paper

You can print professional quality photos on these paper types using the manual feed tray (see page 16 for available sizes):

■ Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper ■ Epson Hot Press Bright

■ Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White ■ Epson Hot Press Natural

■ Epson UltraSmooth

■ PremierArt

™

Matte Scrapbook Photo

Paper for Epson

■ Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper

1. Turn on the printer.

Fine Art Paper ■ Epson Cold Press Bright

■ Epson Cold Press Natural

2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close the paper support. Remove roll paper if it’s currently being used.

3. Open the rear support and extend it fully.

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4. Open the front cover, then push the center of the manual feed tray to extend it.

5. Insert a single sheet of fine art paper. Insert it short edge first with the printable side face-up.

Note:

Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

6. Feed the paper up to the line on the tray. Make sure the paper is flush against the right.

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7. Press the OK button. The paper loads inside the printer.

8. When you see a message on the screen, close the manual feed tray. Push it in until it latches.

9. Extend the output tray.

Note:

To eject paper, make sure the control panel shows Ready and press the + button.

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Loading Roll Paper

You can load roll paper for printing large images, panoramic images, or multiple photos, with or without borders.

You can load 13-inch wide roll paper.

(See page 16 for a list of roll paper types and sizes.)

Tip:

It’s a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges, if necessary, before printing a large print job (see page 37). If you need to replace a cartridge while printing, you can continue to print but you might notice a color difference depending on drying conditions.

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder.

3. Open the front cover, then extend the output tray.

4. Remove any tape and protective paper from the end of the roll. Make sure the paper is cut straight across to avoid paper feeding problems.

Note:

Avoid touching the surface of your paper.

With canvas media that you have previously loaded, it’s a good idea to cut the edge straight each time you reload it.

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5. Place the roll paper holders on each end of the paper roll as shown. The holders are labeled

L and R (for left and right), as viewed from the front of the

printer.

6. Open the rear support but don’t extend it.

7. Attach the roll paper holders as shown. Hook the holders onto the attachment points indicated with orange labels.

8. Feed the paper into the printer until it meets resistance. In a few seconds, the paper loads automatically.

Note:

When loading canvas media, leave 2 to 3 inches of slack in the roll as it feeds and prints for the best results. If you have trouble feeding canvas media, check that the edge is straight and reload it, making sure to keep the roll slack.

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Removing Roll Paper Prints and Roll Paper

1. When printing is finished, you see this screen:

Select

Yes to print a cut line and feed the paper.

(If you select

No, you return to the Ready screen. Select this option to

continue printing on the same roll.)

2. Use scissors to cut the paper along the cut line.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to unload the paper. Turn the knobs on the roll paper holders backward as the paper unloads, then remove the paper and holders from the printer.

Store unused roll paper in its original package away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight.

Note:

You can also unload roll paper whenever the control panel shows Ready by pressing the + button.

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Loading Thick Media

Use the manual feed tray to load 13 × 19-inch media that is 0.7 to 1.3 mm thick.

Note:

Be sure to leave at least 13 inches (32 cm) of space behind the printer for the media to feed through.

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Remove any roll paper or paper loaded in the sheet feeder. Close the rear support if it’s open.

3. Open the front cover, then push the center of the manual feed tray to extend it.

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4. Insert a single sheet of thick media. Insert it short edge first with the printable side face-up.

Note:

Never try to load media from the rear, or you could damage the printer.

5. Feed the paper up to the line on the tray. Make sure the paper is flush against the right.

6. Select

Poster Board on the printer’s control panel. The paper loads inside the

printer.

7. When you see a message on the screen, close the manual feed tray. Push it in until it latches.

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8. Extend the output tray.

Note:

To eject paper, make sure the control panel shows Ready and press the + button. Do not extend the manual feed tray while printing, or you may damage the printer.

Available Epson Papers

Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects.

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Paper name Size

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

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Part number

4 × 6 inches S041934

S042181 S042174

5 × 7 inches S041945 20

8 × 10 inches S041946 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935

S042182 S042175

Sheet count

50 60 100

20 25 50

Paper name Size

Part number

Sheet count

Epson Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches S041809

4 × 6 inches S041808

S041727 S042119

5 × 7 inches S041464

S04212020250

8 × 10 inches S041465

S04212120250

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041286

S041283 S041667

11 × 14 inches S041466 20

B (11 × 17 inches) S041290 20

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041288 20

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041289 20

13 inches × 32 feet S041378 Roll

S04203850100

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141

S041649 S041271

40 100 250

20 25 50

20 50 100

Epson Premium Photo Paper

Semi-gloss

B (11 × 17 inches) S041156 20

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041143 20

4 × 6 inches S041982

S04212240250

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331 20

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041327 20

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Paper name Size

Part number

Sheet count

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper

Luster

Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S045033 25

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation

Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation

Paper Matte

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041405

S04191350250

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041602 250

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041406 50

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041407

S04160450100

13 inches × 32.8 feet S041409 Roll

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S045037 25

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041341

S04191450250

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041603 250

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041343 50

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041339

S04160550100

8 × 10 inches S041467 50

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041257

S04218050100

11 × 14 inches S041468 50

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041260 50

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041263 50

Epson Premium Presentation

Paper Matte Double-sided

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041062 100

Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041636 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568 50

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) S041067 100

B (11 × 17 inches) S041070 100

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041069 100

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041637 20

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Paper name Size

Part number

Sheet count

Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant

White

Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper

325 gsm

PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo

Paper for Epson

Epson Exhibition Canvas Satin 13 inches × 20 feet S045248 Roll

Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte 13 inches × 20 feet S045255 Roll

Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041586 500

Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive

Sheets

Epson Hot Press Bright Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S042327 25

Epson Hot Press Natural Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S042317 25

Epson Cold Press Bright Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S042307 25

Epson Cold Press Natural Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S042297 25

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041351 20

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041896 25

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) SCR1002 20

12 × 12 inches SCR1003 10

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041106 10

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S042330 25

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S042320 25

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S042310 25

Super B (13 × 19 inches) S042300 25

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Printing From Start to Finish

This section describes basic printing from your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. For detailed instructions, see the online User’s Guide.

You can also print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. See page 30 and the online User’s Guide for details.

To print photos directly from a PictBridge to the R3000 Series, see the online User’s Guide.

Tip:

It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R3000 Series software. See “Checking for Software Updates” on page 57 for instructions.

Printing in Windows

1. Open a photo or document in a printing program, and select the print option.

-compatible digital camera connected

2. Select your product, then click the

Note:

If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.

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Select your Epson product

Click here to open your printer software

Preferences or Properties button.

3. On the Main tab, select the

Media Type setting that matches the paper you

loaded (see page 28).

Note:

The available media types vary depending on the type of black ink currently selected as the Ink setting. To avoid changing black ink more often than necessary, switch the printer to the type of black ink you usually use (see page 43).

4. For the Color setting, select Color for any type of photographic printing. To print black-and-white photos using

Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your

online User’s Guide for instructions.

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