Epson Stylus 2000P Basic manual

Printer Basics

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NERGY STAR

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WELCOME! 1

About Your Documentation

Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide

Watching Printer Movies

PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7

Printing with Windows

Selecting and Loading Paper

Making Basic Printer Settings

Making Paper Settings

Starting the Print Job

Keeping the Settings You Use Most Often

Printing on a Macintosh

Selecting and Loading Paper

Making Paper Settings

Making Basic Printer Settings

Starting the Print Job

Making Advanced Settings

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1 2 4

7 7 9

Enhancing Digital Photos

Using Preset Project Types

Customizing Your Print Settings

Getting the Colors You Expect

Printing CMYK Format Files

Using Color Management Profiles

Adjusting for Different Lighting Conditions

Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes

Printing on EPSON Ink Jet Papers

Printing on Envelopes

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Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting 25 Taking Care of Your Prints 25

USING ROLL PAPER 27

Loading Roll Paper 28 Printing on Roll Paper 30

Windows Instructions 30

Macintosh Instructions 32 Removing and Storing Roll Paper 34 Printing on Paper Cut from a Roll 35

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 37

Cleaning the Print Head 37

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 39

Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 39 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 40

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 41

Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning the Printer 45 Transporting the Printer 46

PROBLEM SOLVING 47

Diagnosing Printer Problems 47

Checking the Control Panel Lights 47

Running a Printer Check 49 Identifying Printer Parts 50 Problems and Solutions 51

Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 51

Problems with Printing 52

Problems Getting Good Print Quality 53

Problems with Paper Feeding 56

Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 57

Uninstalling Printer Software 58

Uninstalling Windows Software 58

Uninstalling Macintosh Software 58

Reinstalling Printer Software 58 Where To Get Help 59

EPSON Technical Support 59

EPSON Store 60

REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 61

System Requirements 61

Windows 61

Macintosh 62 ENERGY STAR Compliance 62 Important Safety Instructions 62

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 63 Legal Notices 64

FCC Compliance Statement 64

Declaration of Conformity 65 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 66

INDEX 67

Welcome!

Your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P comes with a variety of materials to help you get the most from your printer. See the following sections:

■ “About Your Documentation” below

■ “Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide” on page 2

■ “Watching Printer Movies” on page 4

About Your Documentation

To set up your printer and install the software that makes it work, see the Start Here poster that came with your printer.

This book contains all the basic information you need to know about printing. You’ll find instructions on:

■ printing with Windows

■ using EPSON papers

■ printing on roll paper

■ maintaining the printer

■ solving basic problems

or on a Macintosh

For more information on printing, see your electronic Reference Guide on the printer software CD-ROM. For instructions on viewing the guide, see page 2.

The following symbols are used in this book:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damaging your equipment.

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Tips contain additional hints for better printing.

Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide

Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your printer. The manual is in HTML format, so you need a browser—such as Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator™ 3.0 or later—to view it. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.)

You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps:

1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.

2. Windows: Double-click

My Computer

CD-ROM icon, then double-click the

Macintosh: Double-click the

3. Double-click

View Reference Guide and Movies

EPSON

, double-click your

EPSON

icon.

CD-ROM icon, if necessary.

EPSON

You see this screen:

4. You can either view the guide from the CD-ROM (View Guide) or copy it to

your hard drive (Install Guide) and view it from there. For details on viewing the

guide, see below.

If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows:

Windows: Select Start, Programs, EPSON, and double-click ESP2000P Guide.

Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P folder and double-click View

Reference Guide

When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen:

Click here to expand the table of contents

Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents.

After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view. If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to it. Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list.

Closed list, click to expand

Click to go to topic

If you see an icon in place of a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic.

Watching Printer Movies

Your printer software CD-ROM includes two printer movies that give you a quick and easy overview on using EPSON papers with your printer. (The movies show you how to load both single sheets and rolls of paper.) To watch the movies, follow these steps:

1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.

2. Windows: Double-click

My Computer

CD-ROM icon, then double-click the

Macintosh: Double-click the

3. Double-click

View Reference Guide and Movies

want to watch.

EPSON

, double-click your

EPSON

icon.

CD-ROM icon, if necessary.

, then select the movie you

EPSON

As you watch the movie, you can turn the narration and music on or off, pause

the movie, or move forward or back to replay a scene.

play

pause

back

forward

voice on/off

music on/off

Printing from Start to Finish

Here’s how to print a basic document—such as a photograph, award certificate, or graphic—from loading the paper to making printer settings to starting the print job. Follow the instructions in these sections:

■ “Printing with Windows” below

■ “Printing on a Macintosh” on page 13

If you’re already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you can skip ahead to:

■ “Making Advanced Settings” on page 18

■ “Getting the Colors You Expect” on page 20

■ “Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes” on page 22

■ “Using Roll Paper” on page 27

Printing with Windows

This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. (To print on a Macintosh, see page 13.)

Selecting and Loading Paper

Before starting your print job, you need to select a suitable paper for your project. This is an important step, because the paper you choose affects the quality and appearance of your printout.

Selecting Paper for Your Project

Your printer can use a variety of papers, which differ in composition, texture, sheen, and brightness. These papers have been specially formulated to work with the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P and be compatible with EPSON Archival standard ink for your printer). See “Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes” on page 22 for guidelines on selecting the best paper for your project.

If this is your first time printing, be sure to use one of the papers included in the EPSON Photo Quality Media Pack that came with your printer. See page 22 for tips on loading and printing with the paper.

™

Ink (the

Once you’ve selected your paper, make sure the printer and

Load paper only up to this arrow

Place paper against the right edge guide

computer are turned on. Then load the paper by placing it against the right edge guide; slide the left edge guide against the paper to hold it in place.

Keep the following in mind when loading paper:

■ Most EPSON papers for this

printer should be loaded only

one sheet at a time; see “Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes” on page 22 for

loading instructions.

■ You can load up to 50 sheets of plain paper at a time, no higher than the arrow on

the left edge guide. (Keep in mind that plain paper should be used only for

printing trial layouts and black text documents. For photo-quality output, use one

of the EPSON papers described on page 22.

■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer face-up, top edge first.

Don’t place traditional fine art papers in your printer; dust or fibers from the paper can cause the printer’s feeding mechanism to malfunction.

Making Basic Printer Settings

After you create your document in an application, such as Adobe® Photoshop,® you need to make certain printer settings to ensure that your images look as good on paper as they do on the screen.

From the File menu, click Page Setup. (If you’re using an application other than Photoshop, you may need to select Print Setup or Print from the File menu.) You see a dialog box similar to the one below:

Select your printer here

Click here to make your printer settings

Do the following:

■ Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is selected.

■ Click the Properties button.

If you don’t see the Properties button, you may need to click a Setup, Printer, or Options button instead. Then click Properties on the next screen.

Once you click Properties, you see your printer’s Properties dialog box.

The most important setting you’ll make is for the type of paper you’re using. This lets the printer optimize ink output for that paper, and can greatly affect image quality. If necessary, click the Main tab to display the settings shown below:

Click here

Select the type of paper you loaded

Select the ink color

Select Automatic mode

Select higher quality or faster printing

Click OK

Make the following settings on the Properties dialog box:

■ Choose the type of paper you’re printing on (click

the arrow to scroll through the Media Type list). If

you’re not sure which setting to select, see page 25.

■ Set the Ink option to Color to print a color

document or photo. The

Color

setting should also be selected when printing sepia and toned black-and-white images. (The EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is not recommended for neutral black-and-white photography.) For a black text document, click

Black

■ Set the Mode option to

Automatic

. It’s the easiest way to get good printing results

on all types of paper.

■ Set the slider in the Mode box to

Quality

Speed

to select high resolution or

faster printing. (The slider may not be available for your paper type.)

For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Or you can right-click any item on the screen and then click What’s This?.

Making Paper Settings

Now click the Paper tab to display the settings shown below:

Click here

Select Sheet Feeder for printing on single sheets of paper

Select the size of paper you loaded

Make the following selections:

■ Set the Paper Source to Sheet Feeder if you’re printing on single sheets of paper.

If your image is at least as wide as the paper, you can print it edge-to-edge (“bleed” it to the left and right sides of the page) by selecting Sheet Feeder–No Margins (available only at certain paper widths: 4, 8.3, 8.5, and 13 inches). To print on roll paper, see “Using Roll Paper” on page 27.

■ Choose the size of paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll through the

Paper Size

list).

Click OK to apply the new settings. Then do one of the following:

■ If you see your application’s Print dialog box, continue with the next section.

■ If you see a dialog box with a different name (such as Page Setup in Photoshop),

click OK again. Then select

It’s a good idea to check your settings before printing. Some applications can override your printer’s Paper Size and Orientation settings. If so, you may have to reapply these settings before printing.

from the File menu.

For details on other options—such as printing on custom paper sizes and choosing image orientation—see your electronic Reference Guide (described on page 2).

Starting the Print Job

You see your application’s Print dialog box:

Click OK (or Print) to start printing

Click OK (or Print) to start printing. After a moment, the Progress Meter appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing. You can also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips.

Click to cancel printing

Click to pause or resume

Does not appear if you’re printing over a network

printing

The color of ink that’s lowest in the cartridge determines the level shown here for all colors

For more advanced printer settings, see pages 18 through 20. For more information on printing—for example, previewing your printout or adding a watermark—see your electronic Reference Guide (described on page 2).

Keeping the Settings You Use Most Often

The printer settings you make apply only to the application you’re currently using. If you usually print one type of document in different applications—for example, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper with no margins—you can change the default printer settings for all your programs. You do this using the Windows Printer utility:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo

2000P

printer icon.

3. Select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT or Printing

Preferences

in Windows 2000).

4. Select the Main, Paper, and Layout tab and choose the default settings you want to use for all your applications. Click OK when you’re finished.

Remember, you can always change the settings in your application when you want to print different types of documents.

Right-click your printer icon . . .

then click Properties

Another way to select a group of settings quickly is to save them as a group; see “Customizing Your Print Settings” on page 19.