Epson R340 User Manual

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Basic Operation Guide

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Notices ................................................. 2

Introduction ......................................... 4

Printer Parts and Control Panel ......... 5

Loading Paper..................................... 7

Accessing Images to Print.................. 9

Inserting a Memory Card ...................... 9

Connecting an External Device .......... 9

Printing Directly from a Digital

Camera ............................................ 10

Printing Photos................................... 11

Introducing Photo Printing .................. 11

Printing several photos

(View and Print Photos)................... 11

Printing all photos (Print All Photos).... 11

Printing a range of photos

(Print Range of Photos) ................... 12

Printing photos searching by date

(Print by Date) .................................. 12

Printing an Index Sheet of photos...... 12

Printing a Photo With a

Frame Specified by Camera.......... 13

Printing with DPOF Settings ................. 13

Changing the View of Photos

on the LCD Panel............................. 13

Viewing a slide show ........................... 13

Other Creative Printing Options ...... 14

Printing on a CD/DVD ......................... 14

Printing a CD Jacket ........................... 16

Printing with Frames ............................. 16

Printing on Stickers ............................... 16

Printing on EPSON Iron-On

Cool Peel Transfer Paper ................ 17

Improving Print Quality ........................ 19

Touching Up Your Photos .................... 19

Cropping and Sizing Your Photos ...... 20

Adding the Date or Time .................... 20

Printing Photos in Black and

White or Sepia.................................. 21

Fit to Frame........................................... 21

Setting the Printer Preferences ........ 22

Adjusting the LCD Brightness .............. 22

Restoring to Default Settings .............. 22

Setting the Screen Saver..................... 22

Replacing Ink Cartridges.................. 23

Maintenance and Transporting ...... 25

Improving Print Quality ........................ 25

Cleaning the Printer............................. 26

Transporting the Printer ....................... 26

Troubleshooting................................. 27

Error Messages ..................................... 27

Print Quality Problems ......................... 27

Miscellaneous Printout Problems........ 28

Smudges or blots appear on

the printout....................................... 28

Paper Does Not Feed Correctly......... 28

Printer Does Not Print ........................... 29

Canceling Printing ............................... 29

Using the Paper Feed/Paper

Eject function ................................... 30

Customer Support................................ 30

Appendix ........................................... 31

Options, Ink, and Paper ...................... 31

Printer Specifications ........................... 31

Summary of Panel Settings .............. 34

Photo Printing Options...................... 18

Making the Paper and

Layout Settings ................................. 18

Index................................................... 36

Notices

Safety Instructions

Read all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

When setting up your printer

■ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in

the printer.

■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the

printer’s label.

■ Use only the power cord that comes with this

printer. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock.

■ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant

local safety standard.

■ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

■ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make

sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that 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 printer yourself.

■ 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 casing damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

When choosing a place for the printer

■ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that

extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. If you place the printer by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the printer and the wall. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.

■ When storing or transporting the printer, do not

tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges.

■ Leave enough room around the printer to allow

for sufficient ventilation.

■ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug

can be easily unplugged.

When using the printer

Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.

When using a memory card

■ Do not remove the memory card or turn off the

printer while the computer and the memory card are communicating (when the memory card lights is flashing.).

■ The methods for using memory cards vary

according to card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details.

■ Use only memory cards compatible with the

printer. Refer to Loading Memory Cards.

When using LCD panel

■ The LCD panel may contain a few small bright or

dark spots. These are normal and do not mean that they are damaged in any way.

■ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD panel.

Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.

■ If the LCD panel on your printer's control panel is

damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

When using the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

Refer to the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter's documentation for the safety instructions.

When handling the ink cartridges

■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

Do not allow children to drink from or handle the cartridges.

■ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in

temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

2 Notices

■ Do not shake the ink cartridges; this can cause

leakage.

■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges,

as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

■ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge;

this can cause leakage.

■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you

remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible.

■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the back of the

cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.

ENERGY STAR

Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International

ENERGY STAR 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, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

PRINT Image Matching™ is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

USB DIRECT-PRINT™ is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The USB DIRECT-PRINT logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

The Bluetooth wo rd mark and logos are owned by th e Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Seiko Epson Corporation is under license.

Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Apple

and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

DPOF™ is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Zip

is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation.

SD™ is a trademark.

Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co.,Ltd.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Copyrights and Trademarks

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson 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 this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other tha n those designated as Original Epso n Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

is a registered trademark and EPSON STYLUS™ is a

Notices 3

Introduction

After you have set up your printer as described on the Start Here sheet, refer to this book to:

■ Load paper

■ Print photos stored on a memory card

■ Print photos from an external device

■ Save photos from a memory card to an external

device

■ Perform routine maintenance

■ Solve most problems

This book tells you how to do these things without ever turning on your computer! Of course your printer can do lots more when you connect it to your Windows or Macintosh computer.

For complete instructions on using the printer with your computer, see the on-screen User’s Guide. An icon for the guide was automatically placed on your desktop when you installed the software.

3-way direct access

Bluetooth option

Mobile phone, PDA

Prints in variou s layouts

Photos CD/DVD

For details on using an optional Bluetooth Adapter, see the on-screen User's Guide.

Memory cards

External device, Digital camera

Label Print

Please follow these guidelines as you read your instructions:

w Warning:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

c Caution:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer.

Note:

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Basic Printing Procedure

1. Load paper Load paper printable side up, then fit

2. Insert a memory card

3. Select Photos Select photos using the control panel.

4. Print Press the Start button.

the edge guide to the paper.

See “Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder” on page 7. for details.

See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 9.

“Printing all photos (Print All Photos)” on page 11.

“Printing several photos (View and Print Photos)” on page 11.

“Printing a range of photos (Print Range of Photos)” on page 12.

4 Introduction

Printer Parts and Control Panel

Printer Parts

Paper support Sheet feeder Printer cover

Edge guides

CD/DVD guide

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Memory card slot cover

External device USB connector

Output tray extension

Output tray

Computer USB connector

Cartridge cover

Print head

Control Panel

Printer Parts and Control Panel 5

Control Panel Buttons

2. Mode

1. On

11. Mode lights

Buttons and Lights Function

P On Turns the printer on and off.

2 Mode* Switches between Memory Card mode and Specialty Print mode.

3 Zoom in /

Zoom out

4 Print Setting* Displays print setting options.

5 OK Opens the setting menu and selects the item to be set on the LCD panel.

(Lights show which mode is selected.)

Enlarges or reduces photos, or changes the view of the photos on the LCD panel.

10. Setup

9. Back 8. 4-way scroll 7. Stop/Clear

5. OK4. Print Setting3. Zoom in/out

6. Start

x Start Starts printing with the settings on the LCD panel selected via the buttons on the control panel.

y Stop/Clear Cancels print operations or the settings on the LCD panel. Resets all printer settings when you press and

hold this button for three seconds or more.

8 4-way scroll Moves the cursor on the LCD panel. Increases and decreases numbers being entered.

9 Back Returns to the main menu on the LCD panel.

q Setup* Displays setup and maintenance options.

11 Mode lights Shows which mode is selected.

*For details on the items in each menu, see “Summary of Panel Settings” on page 34.

Note:

With the exception of the y Stop/Clear button and the P On button, the control panel buttons are used only with direct printing from a memory card.

6 Printer Parts and Control Panel

Loading Paper

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder

Follow these steps to load paper.

1. Open the paper support, then slide out the extension.

2. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension.

5. Load the paper against the right side of the sheet feeder, with the printable side up. Place the stack of paper behind the tabs and make sure it fits under the c mark inside the left edge guide. Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing.

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in), and A6

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3. Slide the edge guide to the left.

4. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.

6. Slide the edge guide against the left edge guide of the paper (but not too tightly).

Loading Paper 7

The loading capacity for each paper type is as follows.

Media Type Loading Capacity

Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper Plain paper

Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Up to 80 sheets

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Epson Economy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper

Epson Photo Stickers Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper

Note:

❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully

ejected.

❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first, even

when you’re printing landscape-oriented pictures.

❏ Make sure the paper stack fits under the

left edge guide.

❏ Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and the

CD/DVD guide is up.

Up to 100 sheets

Up to 20 sheets

One sheet at a time

c arrow mark inside the

Storing Your Printouts

With proper care, photographs from your printer will last for many years. The special Epson inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved light fastness when used with Epson paper and the prints are properly displayed or stored.

As with traditional photos, proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life:

■ For display, Epson recommends that prints be

framed under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke, and high levels of ozone.

■ As with all photographs, keep your prints away

from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight.

■ For proper storage, Epson recommends that you

keep prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available at most camera stores.

Be sure to follow any other storage and display instructions included in the paper package.

8 Loading Paper

Accessing Images to Print

Inserting a Memory Card

Precautions:

❏ Insert a memory card so that the top of the card faces the right

side, as shown in the illustration.

❏ Loading a memory card in ways other than those shown here

may damage the printer, memory card, or both.

❏ Use only one type of memory card at a time. Eject the loaded

memory card before inserting another kind of memory card.

❏ Close the memory card slot cover when the memory card is in

operation to protect the memory card from static electricity. If you touch the memory card when it is inserted in the printer, it may cause the printer to malfunction.

❏ Before loading the Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo,

miniSD card, and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo, attach the adapter provided with it.

Inserting a Memory Card

1. Press the P On button to turn on your printer.

2. Open the memory card slot cover.

3. Insert the memory card as far as it can go into the appropriate slot as shown below. When it is in, the card light comes on.

CompactFlash/ Microdrive

4. Close the memory card slot cover.

After a moment, the printer reads and counts the number of images on your card. When it’s done, your images are available for printing (see page 11).

Removing a memory card

Make sure the card light is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of the slot.

c Caution:

Do not remove a card while the card light is flashing; you may lose images on your card.

Connecting an External Device

You can connect external devices to the printer, such as an MO drive, CD-R drive, or USB flash drive, with a USB cable.

For details on printing with a Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, see the on-screen User’s Guide.

Note:

Not all devices that can be connected with a USB cable are supported. Contact your regional Customer Support for details.

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Memory Stick/ Memory Stick PRO/ Memory Stick Duo*/ Memory Stick PRO Duo*/ MagicGate Memory Stick/ MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*/ SD Card/ miniSD card*/ MultiMediaCard

xD-Picture Card/ xD-Picture Card Type M/ SmartMedia

*Requires an adapter.

Connecting

1. Remove any memory cards from the printer.

Note:

If you leave a card in the printer, images will be read from the card instead of your camera or storage drive.

2. Connect the USB cable from your storage device

to the EXT I/F USB port on the front of the printer.

memory card light

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3. Turn on the printer and your storage device.

After a moment, the printer reads and counts the number of images on your card. When it’s done, your images are available for printing (see page 11).

Saving your photos to an external device

If you don’t have a computer, you can save photos that are on your camera’s memory card to an external device that you connect directly to your printer. This lets you delete the images on your memory card and reuse it without losing your original photos. Follow the steps below to save your photos to a Zip disk, CD-R, DVD-R, or thumb drive:

Note:

Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras or drives. If you’re not sure about your camera or drive, you can try connecting it. If it’s not compatible, you’ll see a screen saying that the connected device cannot be used.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the memory card you want to back up is inserted in the printer.

Printing Directly from a Digital Camera

PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT lets you print your photos by connecting your digital camera directly to the printer.

Connecting and Printing

1. Make sure your printer is not printing from a computer.

2. Make sure that no memory card is loaded.

3. Turn the printer and load the type of paper you want to use. (see page 7)

4. Use the printer’s control panel to adjust the print setting. (e.g. Paper Type, Paper Size, and Layout)

5. Turn the digital camera, then connect the printer and the digital camera with a USB cable.

2. If you are using a CD-R/RW drive or Zip drive, plug it into an electrical outlet if required.

3. Connect a USB cable from your drive to the EXT I/F USB port on the front of the printer (see page 9).

4. Press the q Setup button on the printer.

5. Press the u or d button to highlight Backup, then press the r button.

6. Press the OK button. When you see the “Starting backup” message, press the OK button again to start the backup procedure. You may have to follow additional instructions on the printer screen. All the photos on your card are copied to your external storage drive. Depending on how many photos there are, this may take several minutes.

Note:

❏ Do not perform backup while printing from the computer to the

printer.

❏ Do not connect the external storage drive while the computer is

accessing the memory card in the printer.

❏ The format for writing to CD-R is Multisession (Mode 1) and the

file system is ISO 9660. Due to the ISO 9660 file system, the contents of a memory card that has 8 or more folder levels cannot be backed up to CD-R.

❏ The characters that can be used for folder and file names on the

CD-R are capitals and the underscore (_). Other characters are changed to underscores when backing up to CD-R.

6. Use the digital cam era to select the photo you want to print. Be sure to make the desired setting on the digital camera because the digital camera settings generally take precedence over the printer settings.

7. Print from the digital camera.

Note:

❏ Do not backup before or while a digital camera is connected to

the printer.

❏ Some of the setting on your digital camera may not be reflected

in the output because of the printer’s specifications.

❏ Depending on the type of digital camera, images containing

DPOF information may not be available for CD/DVD printing.

10 Accessing Images to Print

Printing Photos

Introducing Photo Printing

In the Memory Card mode, you can print photos in various layouts.

Before you begin, make sure the printer is in Memory Card mode (The Memory Card mode light is on). If the printer is in Specialty Print mode, press the Memory Card button to select Memory Card mode.

The mode is set to print photos on 10×15 cm (4×6 in.) Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Borderless by default.

The first screen lets you choose which photos to print. You can choose how to select and print photos in the next table by pressing the r button.

For optional setting information, see “Photo Printing Options” on page 18.

Printing several photos (View and Print Photos)

The following example shows you how to print a single borderless photo.

1. Press the l or r button to highlight View and Print

Photos on the first screen, then press the OK button.

2. Press the l or r button to select the photo to print.

Note:

You can switch the view of photos by pressing the Zoom out or Zoom in button.

3. Press the u or d button to choose the number of

copies for that photo (up to 99).

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View and Print Photos: Select several photos, with one or more copies for each (page 11).

Print All Photos: Print all the photos on your memory card (page 11).

Print Range of Photos: Choose a sequence of photos on your memory card (page 12).

Print by Date: Search photos by the date they were taken, and select the photos you want (page 12).

Print Index Sheet: Print a thumbnail view of all the photos stored in your memory card (page 12).

Play Slide Show: View all photos on your memory card in sequence like a slide show.

Camera-selected DPOF Photos: Print a set of photos that you pre-selected in your digital camera using DPOF. This option appears by default and is available when photos have been selected with DPOF only. (See “Printing with DPOF Settings” on page 13.)

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for additional photos.

5. Make the paper settings. See “Making the Paper and Layout Settings” on page 18. The printer is set to print on 10×15 cm (4×6 in.) Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Borderless by default.

Note:

You can confirm the print settings by pressing the OK button.

6. Press the x Start button to print.

Printing all photos (Print All Photos)

1. Press the l or r button to highlight Print All Photos on the first screen, then press the OK

button.

Printing Photos 11

2. Press the u or d button to select the number of

copies.

3. Make the paper settings, if necessa ry. See “Making the Paper and Layout Settings” on page 18. The printer is set to print on 10×15 cm (4×6 in.) Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Borderless by default.

Note:

You can confirm the print settings by pressing the OK button.

4. Press the x Start button to print.

Printing a range of photos (Print Range of Photos)

Printing photos searching by date (Print by Date)

If you know the date the photos were taken, you can find and print them easily using this menu.

1. Press the l or r button to highlight Print by Date

on the first screen, then press the OK button.

Follow the steps below to choose a range (or sequence) of consecutive photos from your camera’s memory card.

1. Press the l or r button to highlight Print Range of Photos on the first screen, then press the OK button.

2. Press the l or r button to choose the first photo. Then press OK. The photo you select is highlighted in blue.

Note:

You can switch the view of photos by pressing the Zoom out or Zoom in button.

3. Press the l, r, u or d button to choose the last photo. Then, press OK.

4. Press the u or d button to select the number of copies.

5. Make the paper settings. See “Making the Paper and Layout Settings” on page 18. The printer is set to print on 10×15 cm (4×6 in.) Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Borderless by default.

Note:

You can confirm the print settings by pressing the OK button.

6. Press the x Start button to print.

2. Press the u or d button to highlight the date you want, then the r button to check the date. To clear the check, press the l button.

3. Press the OK button.

4. Press the l or r button to select the photo you want.

Note:

You can switch the view of photos by pressing the Zoom out or Zoom in button.

5. Press the u or d button to select the number of copies.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for additional photos.

Note:

You can confirm the print settings by pressing the OK button.

7. Press the x Start button to print.

Printing an Index Sheet of photos

Note:

When printing an index sheet, the Auto Correct and Filter functions are not available.

Follow the steps below to print thumbnails with the photo number and the date the photo was taken.

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1. Press the l or r button to highlight Print Index

Sheet on the first screen, then press the OK button.

2. Press the Print Settings button.

3. Make the Paper Type setting.

4. Make the Paper Size setting.

The layout printed in this print mode is fixed by the paper size as follows.

10x15cm 13x18cm A4

Printing with DPOF Settings

If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use it to pre-select which photos and how many copies you want to print. See your digital camera’s manual to choose photos for printing with DPOF, then insert your memory card in this printer. This printer automatically reads your pre-selected photos.

1. Load a memory card which contains DPOF data,

and then press the OK button.

2. When this message appears, select Yes, and then press the OK button.

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20-up 30-up 80-up

Note:

You can confirm the print settings by pressing the OK button.

5. Press the x Start button to print.

Printing a Photo With a Frame Specified by Camera

If you want to print a photo with a frame you previously specified by EPSON camera, follow the steps below. When the photo data includes P.I.F. data, this icon appears on the LCD panel.

1. On the main menu, or after selecting photos, press the Print Setting button.

Note:

Select the photos from the View and Print Photos, Print All Photos, Print Range of Photos, or Print by Date menu.

2. Press the u or d button to select Keep P.I.F. Frame with Photo, then press the r button.

3. Make Paper Type, Paper Size, and Layout settings. For details, see “Making the Paper and Layout Settings” on page 18. The Total copies menu shows the number of sheets of paper required for the selected layout.

Note:

The Layout setting is not available when the DPOF settings are for an Index print.

4. Press the x Start button to start printing.

Changing the View of Photos on the LCD Panel

You can change the view to 9 photos on the LCD panel by pressing the Zoom out button when selecting photos. To change back to one photo, press the Zoom in button.

Note:

It is useful to view 9 photos when you choose photos to print in the Print Range of Photos or View and Print Photos settings.

3. Press the u or d to select On, then press the OK

button.

4. Press the OK button to confirm the setting, and press the OK again to close the menu.

5. Print.

Note:

When Keep P.I.F. Frame with Photo is set to On and frames are specified for the photos, the Layout setting is ignored.

Viewing a slide show

1. Press the u or d button to highlight Play Slide

Show at the first screen, then press the OK button.

Your printer shows the photos in the memory card in sequence.

2. Press the Back button to finish or the OK button to pause the slide show. Press the OK button again to resume.

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Other Creative Printing Options

In Specialty Print mode, you can print on a CD/DVD, iron-on paper, stickers, or print with P.I.F. Frames.

Before you begin, make sure the printer is in

Specialty Print mode (The Specialty Print mode

light is on). If the printer is in Memory Card mode, press the Specialty Print button to select the Specialty Print mode.

Printing on a CD/DVD

This section provides information on how to use the LCD panel to print directly onto a CD/DVD, without the use of a computer. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to load the CD/DVD in the printer, how to select the print layout, and how to adjust the print settings.

Preparing to print on a CD/DVD

1. Open the output tray, then open the CD/DVD guide.

2. Place the CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the label surface up.

Note:

Only load one disc at a time.

3. Insert the CD/DVD tray into the CD/DVD guide.

Use EPSON Print CD so ft wa re if yo u a re pr in ti ng fr om a computer connected to the printer.

When printing on CD/DVD, keep the following points in mind:

Note:

❏ Use only CD/DVD media labeled as suitable for printing, for

example “Printable on the label surface” or “Printable with ink jet printers.”

❏ The printed surface is easily smeared immediately after printing.

❏ Be sure to let a CD/DVD dry completely before using it or

touching the printed surface.

❏ Do not allow the printed CD/DVD to dry in direct sunlight.

❏ Moisture on the printable surface may cause smearing.

❏ If the CD/DVD tray or the internal transparent compartment are

accidentally printed on, immediately wipe off the ink.

❏ Reprinting on the same CD/DVD may not improve the print

quality.

❏ You can set the printable area of a CD/DVD using EPSON Print

CD. Set the printable area to fit the printable area of the CD/DVD that you are printing on. When you make settings, note that improper settings may stain the CD/DVD tray, CD, or DVD.

Note:

❏ Align the r mark on the CD/DVD tray with the r mark on

the CD/DVD guide.

❏ Insert the CD/DVD tray so that the CD/DVD tray passes

under the small rollers on both sides of the CD/DVD slot.

4. Insert the memory card containing the photos you want to print into the memory card slot.

Making the settings and printing

1. Press the Specialty Print button.

2. Press the l or r button to select CD/DVD Print, then press the OK button.

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3. Press the Print Settings button to open the

menu. Make the Layout setting and press the OK button.

You can select the following layout options when printing on a CD/DVD.

2. To adjust the inside diameter of the printing area,

select CD/DVD Position Inside. To adjust the outside diameter of the printing area, select CD/DVD Position Outside, then press the r button.

1-up One photo will be printed on the

CD/DVD, centered on the hole in the middle of the disc.

4-up Four photos will be printed on the

CD/DVD, with one photo in each of the four quarters.

8-up 8 photos will be printed on the

CD/DVD, arranged in a circle around the outer edge of the disc.

12-up 12 photos will be printed on the

CD/DVD, arranged in a circle around the outer edge of the disc.

4. Press the l or r button to select the photos you

want to print.

5. Press the u button to specify the number of copies

for each photo if you selected the 4-up, 8-up, or 12-up option for the Layout setting.

Note:

❏ To select more than one photo, repeat steps 4 and 5 to

select other photos and the number of times to print them.

❏ The total number of images that will be printed is displayed

at the bottom of the LCD display.

❏ When selecting photos for the 4-up, 8-up, or 12-up layout

setting, you can select a number of photos less than the total. Unused areas of the layout will be left blank. If you specify a number of photos greater than will fit on one CD/DVD, the extra images will be added to a layout for an extra CD/DVD and the printer will ask you to load another CD/DVD after printing the CD/DVD.

❏ You can confirm the print settings by pressing the OK

button.

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3. Set the appropriate value. You can adjust the inside diameter between 18 to 46 mm, and the outside diameter between 114 to 120 mm, at intervals of 1 mm.

4. Press the OK button to set the changes you made and return to the Setup menu.

If the printing is misaligned

Follow the steps below to adjust the print position, if necessary.

1. Press the q Setup button to open the Setup menu.

2. To move the image up or down, select CD/DVD Position Up/Down. To move the image to the left or right, select CD/DVD Position Left/Right, then press the r button.

6. Adjust the printing area (inside and outside diameter) if needed. For details, see the following section.

7. Press the

Note:

❏ We recommend that you print a test of the layout on a test

CD/DVD, before printing on a real CD/DVD.

❏ Allow CDs and DVDs to dry for 24 hours.

❏ If necessary, you can adjust the print position. See “If the printing

is misaligned” on page 15 for details.

❏ If an error message appears on the LCD panel, follow the

instructions on the LCD panel to clear the error.

x Start button to print.

Adjusting the printing area

Follow the steps below to adjust the diameter of the printing area on a CD or DVD.

1. Press the q Setup button to open the Setup menu.

3. Select the amount to move the image. Set a minus

quantity (d button) when m oving the image down or left, or a plus quantity (u button) when moving it up or right. Then press the OK button. You can select from -2.0mm to 2.0mm.

4. Press the OK button to set the changes you made

and return to the Setup menu.

Note:

The printer remembers the print adjustment setting even after it has been turned off, so you do not need to adjust the position each time you use the CD/DVD function.

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Printing a CD Jacket

You can print a CD jacket on A4 paper in either upper half print format or in index style in Memory Card mode. You can print up to 24 photos on one sheet.

3. Press the l or r button to select P.I.F. Print, then

press the OK button.

1. Load A4 size paper.

2. Press the Memory Card button.

3. Press the l or r button to select View and Print

Photos, then press the OK button.

4. Press the Print Setting button.

5. Select the appropriate Paper Type setting for the paper loaded.

6. Select A4 as the Paper Size setting.

7. Select Jewel Case Upper 1/2 or Jewel Case Index and press the OK button.

8. Press the l or r button to select the photos you want to print for your print layout.

9. Press the u or d button to select the number of copies for each photo.

10. Press the x Start button to print.

Printing with Frames

4. Press the r button to select the P.I.F. Frame you

want to use, then press the OK button.

Note:

The available paper sizes to print with the selected P.I.F. Fram e appear at the bottom left of the panel.

5. Press the l or r button to select the photo you

want to print, and then press the OK button.

You can decorate your photo by printing it with a frame! In this mode, the photo is printed borderless. As well as the preset frames, you can add frames from the memory card by using PIF DESIGNER and EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool software contained in the software CD-ROM. For details on using the software, see the on-screen User’s Guide.

1. Insert the memory card containing digital photo data and PRINT Image Framer data (P.I.F. Frame) into the memory card slot.

Note:

❏ If you have saved or deleted data on the memory card via

your computer and have not ejected the memory card from the printer since, eject and reinsert the memory card before printing.

❏ Be sure to save the PRINT Image Framer data to the

memory card using the EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool; otherwise the P.I.F. file name will not appear on the LCD panel.

2. Press the Specialty Print button.

6. Press the u or d button to select the number of

copies for each photo.

7. Confirm the layout and number of prints on the LCD panel.

8. Load appropriate paper.

9. Press the x Start button to print.

Printing on Stickers

You can print up to 16 stickers on one Photo Stickers paper.

Note:

You can also print on Stickers in Memory Card mode by choosing Photo Stickers as the Paper Type.

1. Load EPSON Photo Stickers paper.

2. Press the Specialty Print button.

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3. Press the r or l button to select Photo Stickers,

then press the OK button.

Printing on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

You can print an image on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper and copy the printed image onto fabric using an iron.

4. Press the l or r button to select the photos you

want to print.

5. Press the u or d button to select the number of

copies for each photo.

Note:

You can confirm the print settings by pressing the OK button.

6. Press the x Start button to print.

If the printing is misaligned

Follow the steps below to adjust the print position, if necessary.

1. Press the q Setup button to open the Setup menu.

2. To move the image up or down, select Photo Sticker Position Up/Down. To move the image to the left or right, select Photo Sticker Position Left/Right, then press the r button.

Note:

You can also print on Iron-On Paper in Memory Card mode by choosing Iron-on as the Paper Type.

1. Load EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper.

2. Press the Specialty Print button.

3. Press the l or r b ut to n t o s el ec t Iron on, then press

the OK button.

4. Make the Layout setting. See “Making the Paper and Layout Settings” on page 18.

5. Press the l or r button to select the photos you want to print.

6. Press the u or d button to select the number of copies for each photo.

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3. Select the amount to move the image. Set a minus quantity when moving the image down or left, or a plus quantity when moving it up or right. Then press the OK button. You can select from -2.5mm to 2.5mm.

4. Press the OK button to return to the main screen, then press the x Start button to print.

Note:

The printer remembers the print adjustment setting even after it has been turned off, so you do not need to adjust the position each time.

Note:

You can confirm the print settings by pressing the OK button.

7. Press the x Start button to print.

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Photo Printing Options

After selecting the photos to print, press the Print Setting button to see the optional setting menus where you can make paper, layout, color or other optional settings.

Making the Paper and Layout Settings

After selecting photos to print, set the Paper Size, Paper Type, and Layout for the selected photos and loaded paper.

1. Press the Print Setting button. The optional menus appear.

2. Press the d or u button to select Paper Type and press the r button.

Paper Type List

For this paper Select this Paper

Plain paper plain papers

Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Glossy

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Epson Economy Photo Paper photo papers

Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight Matte

Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Epson Photo Stickers 16 Photo Stickers

Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

Type setting

Prem. Glossy

Semigloss

PQIJ

Iron-on

4. Press the d or u button to select Paper Size, then press the r button.

3. Press the d or u button to select the setting from

the following table that matches the type of paper you loaded, then press the OK button.

5. Press the d or u button to select a paper size from the list below, then press the OK button to set.

Paper Size List

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in)

13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in)

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6. Press the d or u button to select Layout and press the r button.

7. Select one of the following layout options, then press the OK button. You have now finished paper and layout settings.

Layout List

Borderless Prints without a margin.

With Border Prints with a 3-mm margin on all

sides.

Upper 1/2 Prints on upper half of paper

without a margin.

Improving Print Quality

You can adjust the quality of your printouts.

Note:

Higher quality printing takes longer to print.

1. After selecting the photos, number of copies, paper type, paper size, and layout as described on page 18, press the Print Setting button.

2. Select Quality, then press the r button to open the menu.

3. Press the u or d button to choose the High or Highest, then press the OK button.

4. Press the OK button.

Touching Up Your Photos

This printer lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your photos without using a computer. Two basic types of adjustments are available:

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2-up

8-up

Jewel Case Upper 1/2

20-up

80-up

When Borderless printing, note the following:

❏ Because this setting enlarges the image to a size slightly

larger than the paper size, the portion of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper will not be printed.

❏ Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the

printout, or the area may be smeared when printing.

4-up

20-up

Jewel Case Index

30-up Prints thumbnails with numbers

Prints multiple photos on one sheet. In 20-up layout, the numbers and photo dates are printed. The size of each photo is adjusted automatically according to the number of photos to print and the size of paper.

Prints one photo for Jewel Case Upper 1/2 or multiple photos for Index at CD case size with a perforation line.

and the date the photos were taken. These index layouts are only available when Print Index Sheet is selected on the main menu.

■ Automatic adjustments

If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print, you can use the printer’s P.I.M. or Exif Print setting to automatically adjust your photos for the best results.

If your camera doesn’t support PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print, you can use PhotoEnhance

to make adjustments for the type of environment in which your photos were taken.

■ Manual adjustments

If your photos are too light or too dark, you can adjust their brightness or control the saturation and sharpness.

If you want, you can make manual adjustments while P.I.M., Exif Print, or PhotoEnhance are turned on in order to fine-tune your automatic settings.

Note:

❏ These settings affect only your printed pictures. They do not

change your original image files.

❏ These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose

a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you’re done.

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Automatically adjusting your photos

When you use the printer’s automatic image adjustments, the adjustments are applied to all your photos.

1. Press the Print Setting button.

2. Press the d or u button to highlight Auto Correct, then press the r button.

3. Select from these options, then press the OK button twice.

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P.I.M. Uses your camera’s PRINT Image

Matching settings (this option is automatically selected when your pictures contain P.I.M. data).

PhotoEnhance Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and

saturation of your photos.

Exif Uses your camera’s Exif Print

settings (this option is automatically selected when your pictures contain Exif Print data).

2. Press the Zoom in button to crop a photo. You will see an orange frame around the cropped area.

3. Use the following button to set the area you want to crop.

■ Press the Zoom in or Zoom out button

to change the frame size.

■ Press the r, l, u or d button to move the

frame.

■ Press the Print Setting button to rotate the

frame.

4. Press the OK button to confirm the cropped image.

None Select this if you don’t want to use

P.I.M., Exif, or PhotoEnhance.

To make manual adjustments in addition to the automatic ones, follow the steps in the next section.

Manually adjusting your photos

1. Press the Print Setting button.

2. Press the d or u button to highlight, Brightness,

Contrast, Saturation, or Sharpness, then press the r button.

3. Adjust any settings as necessary, then press the

OK button twice.

Cropping and Sizing Your Photos

You can print just part of a photo, cropping out the area that you do not want. You can choose only one photo to crop at a time.

1. Choose the photo you want to crop with the View and Print Photos option. See “Printing several photos (View and Print Photos)” on page 11.

Note:

This setting remains in effect until you print or press the y Stop/Clear button.

5. After checking the cropped image, press the OK

button.

6. If you do not need to change any other settings,

press the OK button or close the menu.

Adding the Date or Time

You can print the date and/or time the photo was originally taken on the bottom right of your print.

1. After selecting the photos, number of copies, paper type, paper size, and layout as described on page 18, press the Print Setting button.

2. To print the date, select Date Format, then press the r button to open the menu.

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3. Press the u or d button to choose a setting:

Fit to Frame

None (default, turns off the date stamp)

yyyy.mm.dd (2005.09.01)

mmm.dd.yyyy (Sep.01.2005)

dd.mm.yyyy (01.Sep.2005)

4. Press the OK button.

5. To print the time, select Time Format, then press

the r button to open the menu.

6. Press the d or u button to choose a setting:

None (default, turns off the time stamp)

12-hour system (03:00 for 3:00 pm)

24-hour system (15:00 for 3:00 pm)

This setting automatically trims the parts of an image that extend beyond the margins of the selected print size. Either the top and bottom areas or the left and right areas of the image will be trimmed, depending on the aspect ratio of the original photo and the selected print size. The default setting is On.

On Trims the image.

Off Does not trim the image

Resize each photo (without trimming it) so that it fits inside the print area specified on the Layout menu. Margins may appear at the left and right of the photo, depending on the print size and aspect ratio.

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7. Press the OK button.

When Date Format or Time Format is turned on, the information is printed on all photos in any layout for which the information is allowed.

Note:

These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to change the settings back to Off when you are done.

Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia

You can print your photo in black and white or in a sepia tone without changing the original photo.

Note:

A sepia print has a brownish tone, for an old-fashioned photo look.

1. After selecting the photos, number of copies, paper type, paper size, and layout as described on page 18, press the Print Setting button.

2. Select Filter, then press the r button to open the menu.

3. Press the u or d button to choose the B&W or Sepia, then press the OK button.

4. Press the OK button.

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Setting the Printer Preferences

Adjusting the LCD Brightness

If the LCD panel is difficult to read, you can adjust the brightness.

1. Press the q Setup button to open the Setup menu.

2. Press the u or d button to select Photo Viewer Adjustment, then press the r button.

3. Press the u or d button to adjust the brightness, then press the OK button.

Restoring to Default Settings

After you change your settings, you may want to reset the printer’s settings (such as the layout, color effects, or crop settings) to the default settings before printing other photos.

1. Press the q Setup button to open the Setup menu.

2. Press the u or d button to select Restore to Factory Settings, then press the r button.

3. Press the OK button to restore the settings to their defaults.

Note:

Not all settings are returned to their defaults using the Restore Factory Settings function.

Setting the Screen Saver

You ca n se t p ho to s o n th e i nse rt ed me mo ry car d a s t he screen saver on the LCD panel. After about 3 minutes of inactivity the screen saver comes on. After about 10 minutes the printer enters sleep mode.

1. Press the q Setup button to open the Setup menu.

2. Press the u or d button to select Screen Saver Settings, then press the r button.

3. Select Card Data and press the OK button.

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Replacing Ink Cartridges

Checking the ink supply

You can check the ink supply in the right bottom on LCD panel as an icon.

To check the details, do the following:

1. Press the q Setup button, press the

to highlight Ink Levels, then press the r button.

You see a graphic showing the amount of ink available in each cartridge.

u or d button

c Caution:

❏ To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by

hand.

❏ When an ink cartridge is empty, you cannot continue printing

even if the other cartridges still contain ink.

❏ Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have

obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

❏ An IC chip on each ink cartridge accurately monitors the amount

of ink used from the cartridge. Even if a cartridge is removed and then inserted again, all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because the automatically checks its reliability.

❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges.

Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause printer damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

Replacing an ink cartridge

1. Make sure that the printer is on but not printing, then open the printer cover.

Note:

Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer before you replace the ink cartridge.

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B (Black) C (Cyan), LC (Light Cyan), M (Magenta), LM (Light Magenta), and Y (Yellow).

When your ink starts getting low, this mark is displayed.

2. Press the OK button to return to the previous

screen once you have checked the ink levels.

When your ink starts getting low, make sure you have replacement cartridges available. You can not print if a cartridge is empty.

Precautions on ink cartridge replacement

Read all of the instructions in this section before replacing the ink cartridges.

w Warning:

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately.

2. Check that the message “Ink out” is displayed on the LCD panel and press the OK button.

Note:

The message is not displayed if there is some ink left. In this case, press the Replacement, then press the r button. Next, press the OK button. To find out which cartridge requires replacing, see “Checking the ink supply” on page 23.

q Setup button, select Ink Cartridge

The ink cartridge moves slowly to the replacement position.

c Caution:

Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. Always press the OK button to move it.

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3. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.

c Caution:

❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink

cartridge when you remove it from the package.

❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise,

ink will leak.

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the front of the cartridge.

This can damage the ink cartridge.

✽ Do not touch this part.

❏ Be sure to always install an ink cartridge into the printer

immediately following the removal of the current ink cartridge. If the ink cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out, rendering it unable to print.

4. Open the cartridge cover.

7. When you have finished replacing the cartridge, close the cartridge cover and the printer cover.

8. Press the OK button. The print head will move and charging of the ink delivery system will begin. When the ink charging process is finished, the print head will return to its home position.

c Caution:

Never turn off the power supply to the printer before the completion message is displayed. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink.

9. When the message “Ink cartridge replacement is complete” is displayed on the LCD panel, press the OK button.

5. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

The illustration shows replacement of the black ink cartridge.

6. Place the ink cartridge vertically into the cartridge holder. Then, push the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place.

Note:

If the ink end error occurs after the pr int head moves to its home position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Press the OK button again, and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.

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Maintenance and Transporting

Improving Print Quality

Cleaning the print head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.

c Caution:

When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline, so turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

Follow these steps to clean the print head from the printer’s control panel:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and no error is displayed. If the ink low or ink end error is displayed, you may need to replace an ink cartridge; see page 23 for details.

2. Press the q Setup button, press the to highlight Head Cleaning, then press the r button.

3. To begin cleaning, press the x Start button. The printer makes noise and you see a progress bar on the LCD panel. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds.

c Caution:

Do not turn off the printer or interrupt the cleaning process.

4. When cleaning is done, run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean. Make sure A4 plain paper is loaded in the printer, then press the OK button.

5. Press the x Start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed.

u or d button

■ If there are any gaps (as shown below), press the

OK button to clean the print head again.

If you do not see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 29. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again.

Aligning the print head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head.

You can align the print head either from the printer’s control panel or using your printer software.

Note:

For the best results, load A4 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and A4 paper is loaded.

2. Press the q Setup button, press the to highlight Head Alignment, then press the r button.

3. Press the x Start button to print the alignment pattern.

4. The following alignment sheet is printed.

u or d button

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6. Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the pattern, as shown below:

■ If your printout looks okay, you are done. Press

the Back button to finish.

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5. Look at the alignment pattern in each set and find the patch which is most evenly printed, with no noticeable streaks or lines.

6. Press the r button, then press the u or d button to highlight the number for the best pattern (1 to 9) in set #1, then press the OK button.

7. Repeat step 6 to select the best pattern for sets #2, #3, and #4.

8. When you have finished, press the OK button.

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps:

1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable.

Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.

c Caution:

To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer.

1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer.

3. Remove any memory cards from the printer and close the memory card cover.

4. Remove any paper from the printer, push down the paper support extension, and close the paper support.

2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder.

3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.

4. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the LCD panel. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners on the LCD panel.

5. If ink has spilled inside the printer, wipe it off only in the area shown below using a soft, damp cloth.

Clean here

w Warning:

Do not touch the gears inside the printer.

c Caution:

❏ Be careful not to wipe away lubricating grease inside the printer.

❏ Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for

cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case.

❏ Do not get water on the printer components and do not spray

lubricants or oils inside the printer.

❏ Do not apply grease to the metal parts under the print head

carriage.

5. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.

Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case

6. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is closed, then push in the output tray extension and close the output tray.

7. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them.

Keep the printer level as you transport it. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 25); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 25).

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Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your printer, check the messages on the LCD panel screen.

Error Messages

You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the error messages on the LCD screen. If you cannot solve the problems by checking the messages, use the following table and try the recommended solution.

Note:

The solutions are for the problems that happen when using this product.

Error Messages Solution

No memory card or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized.

Make sure the memory car d or storage disk has been inserted correctly. If so, check to see if there is a problem with the card or disk and try again. Make sure the card or disk contains images.

Print Quality Problems

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You see banding (light lines) in your printouts or copies.

■ Make sure that the printable side of the paper is

face up in the sheet feeder. Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. & See “Cleaning the print head” on page 25

■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility.

& See “Aligning the print head” on page 25

■ Use up ink cartridges within six months after

opening their packages.

■ Check the LCD panel. If the ink low message is

displayed, replace the appropriate ink cartridge. & See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 23

■ Make sure that the Paper Type selected on the

LCD panel is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer.

Cannot recognize the memory card or disk.

Cannot recognize the device. Make sure the memory card

Printer error occurred. Please see your manual.

Service required. See your manual for details.

Cannot perform the print head cleaning due to low ink level.

Make sure the memory car d or storage disk has been inserted correctly. If so, check to see if there is a problem with the card or disk and try again.

has been inserted correctly. If you connected a USB device, make sure the disk has been inserted correctly.

Turn the printer off and then back on. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer.

Contact your dealer.

You need enough ink to perform print head cleaning. Replace the ink cartridge that is low.

Your printout is faint or has gaps.

■ Make sure that the printable side of the paper is

face up in the sheet feeder.

■ When you set the Quality setting on the Print

Setting menu to High or Normal, set the Bidirectional setting to Off. Bidirectional printing

decreases print quality.

■ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged

ink nozzles. & See “Cleaning the print head” on page 25

■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility.

& See “Aligning the print head” on page 25

■ Make sure that the Paper Type selected on the

LCD panel is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer.

■ The ink cartridge may be old or low on ink.

& See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 23

You see wrong or missing colors.

■ Run the Head Cleaning utility.

& See “Cleaning the print head” on page 25

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■ If colors are still incorrect or missing, replace the

color ink cartridges. If the problem persists, replace the black ink cartridge. & See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 23

■ If you have just replaced an ink cartridge, make

sure the date on the box has not expired. Also, if you have not used the printer for a long time, replace the ink cartridges with new cartridges. & See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 23

Margins appear or the outer edge is cut off on borderless photos

■ Change the Borderless Expansion setting on the

Print Setting menu to adjust the amount of

image that extends beyond the paper size during borderless printing.

Paper is rubbed during printing

■ Make sure that the Paper Type selected on the

LCD panel is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer. Make sure you are not using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia.

Your printout is blurry or smeared.

■ Make sure that the Paper Type setting on the LCD

panel is correct. Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed. If you are printing on glossy media, place a support sheet (or a sheet of plain paper) beneath the stack, or load only one sheet at a time. Do not touch or allow anything to come into contact with the printed side of paper with a shiny finish. After printing documents on glossy media, allow the ink to set for a few hours before handling them. Run the Head Cleaning utility. & See “Cleaning the print head” on page 25

■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility.

& See “Aligning the print head” on page 25

■ Load and eject dry paper several times.

& See “Using the Paper Feed/Paper Eject function” on page 30

■ If the problem persists, ink m ay have leaked inside

the printer. In this case, wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. & See “Cleaning the Printer” on page 26

Miscellaneous Printout Problems

When you print on thick paper, change the Thick Paper setting to On in the Print Settings menu.

This widens the gap where the paper feeds.

Smudges or blots appear on the printout

Feed paper and clean the roller inside. & See “Using the Paper Feed/Paper Eject function” on page 30

Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

Paper does not feed correctly or is jammed

■ If paper does not feed, remove it from the

sheet feeder. Fan the paper. Load it against the right side, and slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). Do not load too many sheets at once (do not go past the c arrow mark on the left edge guide) & page 7 for more information.

■ If paper is jammed, press the x Start button to

eject the jammed paper. If the paper is not ejected, turn off the power, then open the printer cover and the CD/DVD guide. Remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces, then close the CD/DVD guide. Reload paper, turn the power back on, and press the x Start button to resume printing.

Blank pages print

■ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged

nozzles. & See “Cleaning the print head” on page 25

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■ If paper jams frequently, make sure the left

edge guide is not pushed too tightly against the paper. Try loading fewer sheets of paper. The stack should never be above the c arrow mark on the left edge guide. & page 7 for more information and follow the instructions that came with your paper. You may also have pushed the paper down too far into the sheet feeder. Turn the power off and carefully remove the paper. Then reload the paper.

The CD/DVD tray is ejected when sending a CD/DVD print job

If the CD/DVD tray is ejected when you send a CD/DVD print job and an error message appears on the LCD panel or computer screen, follow the instructions on the LCD panel to clear the error.

Printer Does Not Print

LCD panel is off

■ If the Screen Saver function is set to On, press any

button except the P On button to “wake” the screen.

■ Press the P On button to make sure that the

printer is on.

■ Turn off the printer and make sure that the power

cord is securely plugged in.

■ Make sure that your outlet works and is not

controlled by a wall switch or timer.

Canceling Printing

If you encounter problems while printing, you may need to cancel printing.

To stop printing in progress, press the y Stop/Clear button. The printer will cancel all print jobs, stop printing, and eject any page or CD/DVD tray that was printing. Depending on the printer’s status, printing may not stop immediately.

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LCD panel displays a warning or error message

If the LCD panel displays a warning or error message, follow the instructions. See “Error Messages” on page 27 for an explanation of warnings and error messages.

LCD panel and the mode light came on and then went out

The printer’s voltage may not match the outlet rating. Turn off the printer and unplug it immediately. Then, check the printer labels.

c Caution:

If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK IN. Contact your dealer.

Print head carriage problem

If the Cartridge cover does not close or the print head carriage does not move to its home position, open the cartridge cover and push the ink cartridges down until they click into place.

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Using the Paper Feed/Paper Eject function

1. Load several sheets of A4 size paper.

2. Press the q Setup button to open the Setup menu.

3. Press the u or d button to select Paper Feed/Paper Eject, then press the r button.

4. Press the OK button and follow the instructions on the LCD panel.

Repeat Steps 2 to 4 if needed.

Customer Support

Contacting Customer Support

If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support. They will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information:

■ Product serial number

(The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.)

■ Product model

■ Product software version

(Click About, Version Info, or similar button in the product software.)

■ Brand and model of your computer

■ Your computer operating system name and

version

■ Names and versions of the software applications

you normally use with your product

Technical Support Web Site

Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables.

Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation.

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Appendix

Options, Ink, and Paper

Options

Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

The optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is a wireless communication module used to print from digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, Mobile PCs, and other devices that support Bluetooth wireless technology without cables when connected to the printer.

Bluetooth unit C12C824✽✽✽

Note:

The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by location. & See your online User’s Guide for using the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter.

Ink

Cartridge Part number

Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta

Paper

T0481 T0482 T0483 T0484 T0485 T0486

Paper name Sizes Part

Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight

Epson Photo Stickers A6 S041144

Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

A4 S041258,

A4 S041154

number

S041259

Note:

❏ The availability of special media varies by location.

❏ For the latest information on media available in your area, contact

the EPSON customer support web site. & See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 30

Printer Specifications

These specifications are only for standalone operation.

Printing

Printing method

Nozzle configuration

Printable area Border printing: 3-mm margin for all sides

On-demand ink jet

Monochrome (black) 90 nozzles

Color (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) 450 nozzles (90 × 5 colors)

of paper

Borderless printing: No margin

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Epson offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs.

Paper name Sizes Part

Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Epson Economy Photo Paper A4 S041579

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6in.)

13 × 18 cm (5 × 7in.)

A4 S041927

A4 S041285

A5 S041706,

A4 S041332

number

S041926 S041943

S041944

S041297

S041729, S041730, S041750

Paper

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.

Paper specifications

Single sheet:

Size A4 (210 × 297 mm),

Paper types Plain bond paper, special

Thickness (for plain bond paper)

Weight (for plain bond paper)

10 × 15 cm(4 × 6in.), 13 × 18 cm(5 × 7in.), A6

paper distributed by Epson

0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch.)

64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)

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CD/DVD:

Size 12 cm

Input frequency range

49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Note:

❏ Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper

jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

❏ Do not load curled or folded paper.

❏ Use paper under normal conditions:

Temperature 15 to 25° C (59 to 77° F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH

Ink Cartridge

Cartridge life Within 6 months of opening the package,

at 25°C [77°F]

Temperature Storage:

-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)

1 month at 40°C (104°F)

c Caution:

❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges.

Epson warranties do not cover damage to your printer caused by the use of ink cartridges not manufactured by Epson.

❏ Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has

expired.

❏ Do not refill the ink cartridge. The printer calculates the amount

of ink remaining using an IC chip on the ink cartridge, so even if the cartridge is refilled, the IC chip will report that it is empty.

Rated current 0.4 A (Max.0.7 A) 0.2 A (Max.0.4 A)

Power consumption

Approx. 13 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 2.2 W in Sleep mode Approx. 0.2 W in Power Off mode

Approx. 13 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 2.3 W in Sleep mode Approx. 0.3 W in Power Off mode

Note:

Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.

Environmental

Temperature Operation:

10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)

Humidity Operation:

20 to 80% RH

Compatible Memory Cards

See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 9.

Note:

For the latest information on memory cards available for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson sales office.

Printer

Sheet feeder capacity

Dimensions Storage

Weight 6.1 kg (13.4 lb) without the ink cartridges

About 100 sheets at 64 g/m² (17 lb) paper

Width: 483 mm (19.0 inches)

Depth: 300 mm (11.8 inches)

Height: 188 mm (7.4 inches)

Printing

Width: 483 mm (19.0 inches)

Depth: 478 mm (18.8 inches)

Height: 297 mm (11.7 inches)

Electrical

120 V Model 220-240 V Model

Input voltage range

99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V

Memory Card Data Format

You can use image files that meet the following requirements.

Digital camera DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

Version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant.

File format JPEG or TIFF format image files taken with

a DCF compliant digital camera.

Supports Exif Version 2.1/2.2/2.21

Image size 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200 pixels

Number of files Up to 999.

Note:

File names containing double-byte characters are not valid when printing directly from a memory card.

Rated frequency range

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50 to 60 Hz

External Storage Devices

Connectivity Universal Serial Bus*

Bit rate: 12 Mbps (Full speed device)

Connector type: USB Series A

Recommended cable length: Less than 2 meters

* Not all USB devices are supported. Contact your regional

customer support for details.

Standards and Approvals

U.S. model:

Safety UL 60950

CSA No.60950

EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B

European model:

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Low Voltage

EN 60950 Directive 73/23/EEC

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 55022 Class B

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

EN 55024

Australian model:

EMC AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B

Appendix 33

Summary of Panel Settings

Memory Card mode

On the first screen, you can select how to print or show data stored on a memory card.

View and Print Photos: Select several photos, with one or more copies for each (page 11).

Print All Photos: Print all the photos on your memory card (page 11).

Print Range of Photos: Choose a sequence of photos on your memory card (page 12).

Print by Date: Search photos by the date they are taken, and select the photos you want.

Print Index Sheet: Print a thumbnail view of all the photos stored in your memory card. (page 12)

Play Slide Show: View all photos on your memory card in sequence like a slide show (page 13).

Camera-selected DPOF Photos: Print a set of photos that you pre-selected in your digital camera using DPOF. This option appears by default and is only available when photos have been selected with DPOF. (Refer to “Printing with DPOF Settings” on page 13.)

Specialty Print mode

On the first screen, you can select how to print or show data stored on a memory card.

CD/DVD Print: Print on a 12-cm CD or DVD.

P.I.F. Print: Print photos with picture frames.

Photo Stickers: Print on EPSON Stickers.

Print Settings

Paper Type For details, see page 18.

Paper Size For details, see page 18.

Layout For details, see page 18.

Date Format Print with captured date information.

Time Format Print with captured time information. For

Quality Choose from High, Highest, or

Filter Print in B&W or Sepia.

Auto Correct For details, see “Automatically

Brightness For details, see “Manually adjusting

Contrast

Sharpness

Saturation

Print Info. Print the exposure time/shutter speed,

Small Image Remove digital noise or interference

Fit to Frame Enlarge or reduce the image to fit to the

Bidirectional Activate bidirectional printing so your

Borderless Expansion

For details, see page 20.

details, see page 20.

Normal.

adjusting your photos” on page 20.

your photos” on page 20.

F number, and ISO speed rate information based on the Exif information of the image data. This setting is not cleared even after turning off the printer.

from photos, and increase the resolution for small images so that they can be printed at larger sizes when set to On.

frame when set to On. The longer side that extends beyond the printable area is not printed.

printer prints both left-to-right and right-to-left. Bidirectional printing speeds up printing, but decreases print quality.

Adjust the amount of image that extends beyond the paper size during borderless printing.

Iron on: Print on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper.

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Keep P.I.F. Frame with Photo

Print a photo with a frame you previously specified by EPSON digital camera.

q Setup menu

Make the settings below if necessary by pressing the q Setup button.

Paper Feed/Paper Eject

Ink Levels For details, see Checking the ink

Ink Cartridge Replacement

Nozzle check For details, see “Cleaning the print

Head Cleaning

Feeds or ejects paper.

supply.

For details, see “Replacing an ink cartridge” on page 23.

head” on page 25.

For details, see “Cleaning the print head” on page 25.

Thick Paper If your printouts are rubbed during

Language Select the language displayed on the

Restore to Factory Settings

All File Clear Delete all images on the memory card

Screen Saver Settings

printing, set this to On to widen the distance between the paper and the print head. This setting is switched OFF when the printer is turned off.

LCD panel. This setting is not available in some areas.

Reset to default settings. For details, see “Restoring to Default Settings” on page 22.

or the connected drive.

Set to Card Data to run the screen saver using the photos on the memory card.

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Photo Viewer Adjustment

Head Alignment

Backup For details, see “Saving your photos to

PictBridge Setup

Select Folder Select a folder in the external storage

Photo Sticker Position Up/Down

Photo Sticker Position Left/Right

CD/DVD Position Inside

CD/DVD Position Outside

For details, see “Adjusting the LCD Brightness” on page 22.

For details, see “Aligning the print head” on page 25.

an external device” on page 10.

You can use this feature with digital cameras which support the USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge functions.

device.

Adjust the print position for Photo Stickers. For details, see “If the printing is misaligned” on page 17.

Adjust the inside or outside diameter to print on a CD or DVD. For details, see “Adjusting the printing area” on page 15.

CD/DVD Position Up/Down

CD/DVD Position Left/Right

BT Printer ID Set

BT Connectivity Mode

BT Encryption

BT PIN Code Set

BT Device Address

Adjusts the print position for CD/DVD. For details, see “If the printing is misaligned” on page 15.

Settings are available when the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is connected to the printer.

For more details, refer to the “Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter” in the online User’s Guide.

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Index

Brightness

LCD panel, 22 photo, 20

Camera

Printing from, 10

CD/DVD

available size, 32 Printing, 14 Printing a Jacket, 16

Cleaning

printer, 26

print head, 25 Contacting EPSON, 30 Contrast, 20 Cropping, 20 Customer support, 30

Date

search photo, 12

stamp, 20 Display Setting, 22

Epson

paper, 31 Exif Print, 19 to 20 External devices

connecting, 9

saving files to, 10

storage devices, 33

Head Cleaning utility, 25

Maintaining printer, 25 to 26 Memory cards

compatible, 9 delete files, 35 inserting, 9 Moving printer, 26 removing, 9, 10

Nozzle Check, 25

P.I.F. Frame

Print with P.I.F. Frame, 16

specified by camera, 13 PAD, 31 Paper

purchasing, 31

Specifications, 31 Paper jam, 28 Paper Setting, 18 Photo

adjusting quality, 19

cropping, 20

sizing, 20 Photo Stickers

part number, 31

Printing, 16 PictBridge, 10, 35 Printer

cleaning, 26

maintaining, 25 to 26

transporting, 26 Print head

aligning, 25

cleaning, 25 PRINT Image Matching

printing photos with, 19

Ink Cartridge

part number, 31 replacing, 23

Keep P.I.F. Frame with Photo, 13

Language setting, 35 Layout setting, 18

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Saturation, 20 Screen Saver settings, 22 Sharpness, 20 Sizing photos, 20 Slideshow, 13 Stamp

Date and Time, 20

Technical support, 30 Transporting printer, 26

USB Direct Print, 10, 35

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Index 37

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