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User’s Guide

Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.

manual feeder edge guides
(banner paper holders)	printer cover
	thickness lever
banner paper cover	printer hood
	control panel
	ink cartridge
	compartment
knob
	paper tray cover
	and extensions
	paper tray and
	extensions
paper-release lever	(auto sheet feeder)

tear-off edge (for tractor-fed paper; located under printer hood)

manual feed guide

optional interface cover

parallel interface

serial interface

center support (for tractor-fed paper)

tractor feeder

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The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

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FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

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Contents

Introduction

PC System Requirements	2
Macintosh System Requirements	3
How To Use Your Manuals	3
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips	5
Where To Get Help	5
Electronic Support Services	6
ENERGY STAR Compliance	7
Energy-saving Tips	7
Important Safety Instructions	8

1 Basic Printing

Printing from Windows	1-1
Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications	1-2
Setting Default Printer Options	1-5
Checking Printer Status	1-7
Printing from a Macintosh	1-9
Using Online Help	1-12
Accessing Help from Windows Applications	1-12
Accessing Help from Windows 95	1-12
Accessing Help from Windows 3.1	1-12
Accessing Help from Windows NT 4.0	1-13
Accessing Help from Windows NT 3.51	1-13
Accessing Help from Macintosh Applications	1-13

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Using the Control Panel	1-14
Lights	1-14
Buttons	1-16

2 Custom Printing

Using Predefined Advanced Settings	2-1
Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects	2-4
Customizing Color Settings	2-8
Using ColorSync on the Macintosh	2-10
Saving Custom Settings	2-12
Deleting Custom Settings	2-13
Redefining Custom Settings	2-13

3 Printing on Special Media

Using Special Media Types	3-2
Media Loading and Software Settings Guidelines	3-3
Additional Media Loading Guidelines	3-5
Printing on Single Sheets	3-6
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray	3-7
Loading Paper in the Manual Feeder	3-12
Printing on Continuous Paper	3-15
Removing Continuous Paper	3-19
Using the Micro Adjust Buttons	3-20
Adjusting the Loading Position	3-21
Adjusting the Tear-off Position	3-22
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheet Paper	3-22
Printing a Banner or Other Roll Paper Project	3-23
Loading Roll Paper	3-24
Printing a Banner from Windows	3-26
Printing a Banner from a Macintosh	3-30
Removing a Printed Banner	3-32

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Printing a Backlit Display	3-33
Loading Back Light Film	3-33
Printing a Backlit Display from Windows	3-34
Printing a Backlit Display on a Macintosh	3-35

4 Managing Print Jobs and

Network Printing

Managing Print Jobs With Windows 95 or 3.1	4-1
Using the Spool Manager	4-2
Using the Status Monitor	4-4
Managing Print Jobs With Windows NT	4-6
Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh	4-6
Using EPSON Monitor2	4-7
Using the Macintosh Status Monitor	4-8
Network Printing on a PC	4-9
Connecting to the Printer on
Windows NT 4.0 Systems	4-10
Connecting to the Printer on
Windows NT 3.51 Systems	4-11
Using the Printer Software’s Built-in
Network Support	4-12
Network Printing on a Macintosh	4-15
Assigning a Name to the Printer	4-15
Setting Up the Printer for AppleTalk	4-16

5 Using Your Printer with DOS

Selecting Printer Software for DOS	5-1
Changing Printer Settings With Default-Setting Mode	5-3
Entering Default-Setting Mode	5-3
List of Default-Setting Options	5-5

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Maintaining the Printer	5-7
Aligning the Print Heads With a DOS Utility	5-7
Selecting Character Tables	5-8
International Character Sets	5-16
Characters Available With the ESC ( ^ Command	5-17
Using Printer Commands	5-17
ESC/P 2 Control Codes	5-18
IBM XL24E Emulation Control Codes	5-19

6 Maintenance and
Transportation
Cleaning the Print Heads	6-1
Using the Head Cleaning Utility	6-2
Using the Control Panel	6-3
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern	6-4
Replacing an Ink Cartridge	6-4
Removing and Installing an Ink Cartridge	6-5
Printing in Black Ink With an Empty Color Cartridge	6-6
Aligning the Print Heads	6-7
Using the Print Head Alignment Utility	6-7
Using the Control Panel	6-8
Cleaning the Printer	6-9
Transporting the Printer	6-9
7 Troubleshooting
Diagnosing Problems	7-1
Running a Self Test	7-2
Printing a Hex Dump	7-3
Improving Print Quality	7-4
Solving Printing Problems	7-8
Fixing Paper Problems	7-13
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems	7-17

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A Using Optional Interfaces

Using Macintosh Interface Boards	A-2
Using the PC Serial Interface Board	A-2
Installing Optional Interfaces	A-3

B Using EPSON Plot!

Installing EPSON Plot!	B-1
Printing With EPSON Plot!	B-2

C Specifications

Printing	C-1
Paper	C-3
Ink Cartridges	C-5
Mechanical	C-6
Electrical	C-6
Environmental	C-6
Safety Approvals	C-7
Interfaces	C-7

Glossary

Index

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Note:

Also included are the EPSON Plot! program and the Autodesk Device Interface (ADI) plotter driver. EPSON Plot! allows you to print HPGL or HPGL/2 plot files on your printer. See Appendix B for details.

The ADI driver allows you to print from AutoCAD 386 releases 10 and higher.

See the README file on the driver diskette for more information.

Introduction

Your EPSON Stylus® COLOR 3000 printer is the ideal output device for high-quality, large format graphic and business communication pieces—such as color comps, checkplots, maps, presentations, banners, iron-on transfers, and backlit displays— or any project you create. With resolutions up to 1440 × 720 dpi (dots per inch), you get amazingly realistic photographic images, vivid color graphics, superb grayscale images, and razor-sharp black printing for detailed line art and crisp text.

Its large format capabilities (up to 17² × 22² size paper) and fast print speeds allow you to print full bleed, 13² × 19,² photo quality color comps with ease. And its versatile, built-in paper feeding options let you print on virtually any media, of almost any size, including single sheets, continuous fold paper, and roll paper. You can even load continuous paper and single sheets simultaneously, printing on each in turn by flipping a lever.

The printer software for Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® Macintosh® computers provides advanced color management, with adjustable levels of brightness, contrast, saturation, and ink colors. Support for ColorSync™ 2.01 and Windows 95 ICM ensures printouts that closely match the colors on your monitor. You can also perform many printer maintenance procedures right from your computer, such as cleaning and aligning the print heads. And EPSON’s extensive online help can guide you through printer operations in real time.

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With standard parallel and high-speed serial ports and optional network connectivity, setting up your printer is fast and easy. EPSON’s specially formulated, quick-drying ink and wide variety of ink jet media give you the best quality output and the most flexibility for getting the results you want.

PC System Requirements

To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system should have:

An IBM® compatible PC with at least a 386/25 MHz or faster processor (486/66 MHz or faster for Windows NT)

DOS, Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows NT 4.0 or 3.51

At least 16MB of RAM

At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images (40MB or more is recommended, 50MB or more for Windows NT)

VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor

Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster recommended) for installing the printer software

A shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable (6 to 10 feet long) to connect your computer to the printer; the cable must have a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin, Centronics® compatible connector for the printer.

For PC network interface options and the additional system requirements they may have, see Appendix A.

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Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have:

Any Macintosh or Power Macintosh® model except the Macintosh +, Macintosh 512, Performa® 410, PowerBook® 100, and some early versions of the Macintosh such as the II or Classic

System 7.1 (System 7.5 or later is recommended)

At least 8MB of built-in RAM (16MB or more is recommended)

Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster recommended) for installing the printer software

At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images (40MB or more is recommended)

VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor

Standard Apple System Peripheral-8 serial cable or equivalent (RS-422, 8-pin mini DIN male/male)

For Macintosh network interface options and the additional system requirements they may have, see Appendix A.

How To Use Your Manuals

To set up your printer and install your printer software, see the Quick Setup booklet. This User’s Guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1, “Basic Printing,” gives step-by-step instructions for everyday printing with Windows or Macintosh.

Chapter 2, “Custom Printing,” tells you how to print special projects with custom settings for print quality, special effects, and color management.

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Chapter 3, “Printing on Special Media,” gives guidelines for selecting the right paper or other media for your print job and instructions for loading it in your printer.

Chapter 4, “Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing,” explains how to manage print jobs, check printer status, and set up your system for network printing.

Chapter 5, “Using Your Printer with DOS,” tells you how to use your printer with DOS applications, including selecting printer software for DOS, changing printer settings using default-setting mode, aligning the print heads, selecting character tables, and using printer commands.

Chapter 6, “Maintenance and Transportation,” gives instructions for replacing ink cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning and transporting the printer.

Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” provides solutions for any printing problems you may have.

Appendix A, “Using Optional Interfaces,” lists the optional interface boards and gives instructions for installing and using them.

Appendix B, “Using EPSON Plot!,” gives instructions on how to install and use the EPSON Plot! program to print HPGL or HPGL/2 plotter files.

Appendix C, “Specifications,” provides the technical details on your printer, ink cartridges, and EPSON media.

A Glossary and an Index are included at the end of the book.

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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

You’ll find this information throughout your manual:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Tips contain additional hints for great printing.

Where To Get Help

EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. Dial [phone] for the nearest location or the following services:

FaxAdvice access to EPSON’s technical information library

Literature on current and new products

The location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center

Technical information on the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products

Customer relations

For answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call EPSON Sound Advice at [phone].

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You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at [phone] (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for technical support information.

Electronic Support Services

You can access helpful tips, specifications, DIP switch or jumper settings, drivers, FAQs, sample files, application notes, and EPSON product bulletins 24 hours a day, seven days a week, using a modem and one of the online services below.

World Wide Web

From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at

http://www.epson.com.

EPSON Download Service

You can call the EPSON Download Service at [phone]. Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.

EPSON FaxAdvice Service

You can access EPSON’s technical information library by calling [phone] and selecting the appropriate phone option. You must provide a return fax number to use FaxAdvice.

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EPSON Forum on CompuServe

Members of CompuServe® can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach CompuServe’s Epson America Forum. As an owner of an EPSON product, you are eligible for a free introductory CompuServe membership, which entitles you to an introductory credit and your own user ID and password. To take advantage of this offer in the U.S. or Canada, call [phone] and ask for representative #529.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The EPA 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, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

Energy-saving Tips

Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:

If your monitor isn’t ENERGY STAR compliant, turn it off when you’re not using it.

Turn off your computer, printer, and monitor each day when you are done using them.

Use the print preview option in your software so you can catch errors before you print something.

Send e-mail rather than distributing memos. Not only is this faster, but you’ll save paper and storage space too.

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Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively.

Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.

Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent.

Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet or insert objects through the slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement.

Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.

If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

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Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Note the following precautions when using a printer stand with this printer:

Use a stand that can support at least 66.0 lb (30.0 kg).

Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level.

Position your cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding; where possible, secure them to a leg of the printer stand.

Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to read through the following list of precautions before operating your ink jet printer:

Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the print heads during printing.

Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridges. If it does get on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in damage to the print head.

Once you install an ink cartridge, do not remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise.

Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.

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Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them.

Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.

Always turn the printer off using the POperate button. When this button is pressed, the Operate light flashes briefly then goes out. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the Operate light is off.

Before transporting the printer, make sure the print heads are capped in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges have been removed.

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1	Basic Printing

Note:

If you print from DOS applications, see Chapter 5 for instructions.

For instructions on printing HPGL or HPGL/2 plot files, see Appendix B.

It’s easy to print all your color and black-and-white documents with your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000. First you have to set up your printer and install the software following the instructions in the Quick Setup booklet. Then read this chapter to find out about the following:

Printing from Windows

Printing from a Macintosh

Using online help

Using the control panel

Printing from Windows

When you want to print from your Windows application, you choose Print from the File menu. You can then choose which pages to print, the number of copies, and other options from your application’s Print dialog box. When you click a button in the Print dialog box, you can select additional settings using your printer software, such as whether you want to use color or black ink.

The following sections tell you how to do the following:

Set printer software options from Windows applications

Change the default printer software settings

Check your printer’s status while you print.

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Note:

The settings you select through your Windows application usually apply only until you exit that application. Then the driver settings may return to the driver’s default values or the Windows default values selected as described on page 1-5.

For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. With Windows 95 and Windows NT, you can right-click any item on the screen and then click What’s This?

Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications

This section describes the options you’ll need to set for all your everyday printouts. See Chapter 2 for information about advanced settings for special print jobs.

Follow these steps to check printer settings from your word processor or other Windows software:

1.Choose Print or Print Setup from the File menu.

If you choose Print, you first see your application’s Print dialog box containing the settings you change most often, including the number of copies and the pages you want printed.

If you choose Print Setup, you first see a list of printers to choose from.

2.Make sure your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 printer is selected, and then click the Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options button.(You may have to click a series of these buttons, depending on the program you’re printing with.) You see the printer software’s dialog box:

Main tab

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For printing at the highest resolution (SuperFine quality at 1440 dpi), you need to use one of the photo quality media, the back light film, or the canvas cloth. For the best printing at any resolution, always use EPSON media.

Note:

The media selection on the control panel can be overridden by the Media Type setting you make in your printer driver or application.

The control panel selection notifies you in case the media loaded in the printer does not match the media you selected in the software. You can turn off the notification function by selecting Other/Media Selection Off.

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3.If you don’t see the dialog box shown in step 2, click the

Main tab.

4.Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic so the printer software can determine the best settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. This is the easiest way to get good printing results for all kinds of documents, on all types of paper.

5.Choose the Media Type you want to print on from the following list (you may need to scroll through the list). If you are not sure which setting to select for your media, refer to the table on page 3-3.

Plain paper

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Glossy Paper

Photo Quality Glossy Film

Ink Jet Transparencies

Ink Jet Back Light Film

Ink Jet Canvas Cloth

The type of media you choose determines the Print Quality setting (resolution) you can use.

6.If you are using Windows 95, press Media Type button on the printer’s control panel to select the media you loaded in the printer and selected in step 5. If your media type is not listed on the control panel, select Other/Media Selection Off.

7.Choose Color or Black ink. If you’re printing black text or a draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray, select Black for faster printing.

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8.Set the slider to Quality or Speed. This lets you choose between high resolution printing or faster printing on the media you’re using. (The slider is not available for certain media types and may not set the highest available resolution.)

9.Click the Paper tab and choose your paper feeding source.

The default Paper Source is Auto Sheet Feeder, for the paper tray at the front of your printer. (For instructions on printing with the other feeders, see Chapter 3.)

Note:

Whenever you change the Paper Source, Paper Size, or Orientation settings, check the printer illustration in the dialog box to see how your document will print.

If you load your paper long edge first, select a landscape paper size, such as Letter (Landscape), and then select your print orientation so the printer knows which way you loaded the paper.

Keep in mind that some software may have paper size and orientation settings that override your printer software settings.

To cancel your changes and exit the driver, click the Cancel button at the bottom of the menu at any time.

Click to select your paper size

Click to select your paper source

10.Now choose the paper size, number of copies, collation options, orientation, and printable area. (Your software application may let you control some of these settings. With Windows NT, there are no collation options.)

11.Click the Main tab and check the Current Settings box on the bottom of the menu to see if the other settings are correct for your document. If you need to adjust them, use Advanced mode as described in Chapter 2.

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Note:

Some application settings override printer software settings (such as Paper Size or Orientation), so

it is a good idea to check the settings in your application before you print.

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12.Click OK when you’re finished checking your settings. The dialog box closes.

13.In your application’s printing dialog box, click Close, OK, or Print. (You may need to click a series of these buttons, depending on the program you’re printing with.)

While you’re printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog box appears, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. (With Windows NT, you don’t see the Despooler.) See “Checking Printer Status” on page 1-7 for more information.

Setting Default Printer Options

When you change printer settings through your Windows application (as described above), the settings apply only to the application you’re using. If you want to adjust the default settings for all your Windows applications, you can access the printer software through the Windows 95 or Windows NT Printer Properties or the Windows 3.1 Control Panel.

Make sure all your software applications are closed before you start. If not, you’ll have to close and then reopen them to have the new default settings take effect.

Setting Default Options in Windows 95

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

2.Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 icon.

3.Select Properties, then click the Main tab. You see the Main printer settings dialog box.

4.Change the settings as described on page 1-2 and click OK. Any changes you make become the default settings for all your applications and documents.

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Note:

You can access the default Windows NT printer software settings only if you have the appropriate network access privileges, such as Administrator or Power User.

Setting Default Options in Windows 3.1

1.Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main group.

2.Double-click the Printers icon.

3.Select EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 from the list of printers and click Setup. You see the Main printer settings dialog box.

4.Change the settings as described on page 1-2 and click OK. Any changes you make become the default settings for all your applications and documents.

Setting Default Options in Windows NT 4.0

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

2.Click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 icon.

3.Open the File menu and select Document Defaults. You see the Main printer settings dialog box.

4.Change the settings as described on page 1-2 and click OK. Any changes you make become the default settings for all your applications and documents.

Setting Default Options in Windows NT 3.51

1.Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main group.

2.Double-click the Printers icon.

3.Select the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 printer window, if necessary.

4.Open the Printer menu and select Properties.

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If you don’t want the Despooler dialog box to appear each time you print, you can turn it off. To do this, start Spool Manager, open the View menu, and select Show Despool Popup; the checkmark next to the option disappears.

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5.Click Details, then click Job Defaults. You see the Main printer settings dialog box.

6.Change the settings as described on page 1-2 and click OK. Any changes you make become the default settings for all your applications and documents.

Checking Printer Status

While your document is printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog box appears on your screen. (With Windows NT, you don’t see the Despooler. See the following section for more information.)

Status Monitor (Windows 95 only)

								The name of
								the file you’re
Click to								printing appears
								here
pause printing
Click to cancel								Click to
printing
								restart printing

This dialog box shows the progress of your print job and the status of your printer. If you run out of paper, for example, the Despooler warns you. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart your print job, if necessary. When the print job is finished, the Despooler dialog box disappears.

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If you are using Windows 95, the Status Monitor, as described below, also appears.

Media Check

A check in the Perform Media Check before printing box means this function is selected (the default setting). The Media Check function automatically compares the media selected with the printer control panel with the media selected in the printer driver and alerts you if they don’t match. To turn off this function, click the box; the checkmark disappears.

Paper Status

The Paper Status box displays information about the paper loaded in the printer. You select the paper feed path in the driver, and the Status Monitor checks the printer for the size, type, and amount. The paper size and amount is determined by the printer. The media type is defined

by the Media Type setting you make with the printer’s control panel.

Ink Status

The Ink Status box displays the amount of remaining ink for each color.

Checking Printer Status with Windows NT

With Windows NT 4.0 servers and workstations, the messenger service alerts you to printer errors or lets you know when a print job is finished. If you have appropriate network access privileges or if you’re controlling printing from the server, you can also cancel, pause, or restart print jobs and set the sharing, security, scheduling, and port options. See your Windows NT 4.0 documentation for details.

You can check the status of your print job in Windows NT 3.51 using the Print Manager. Options in the Print Manager window let you pause, resume, or delete print jobs and handle the print queues on your

system, depending on your network access privileges. See your Windows NT 3.51 documentation for instructions.

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Note:

A Power Macintosh Extension module (EPSON Stylus PowerPlug) was automatically installed and enabled when you installed your printer software. This module accelerates rendering and processing of all documents on a Power Macintosh.

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Printing from a Macintosh

When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software settings for each application you use. This section describes the settings you’ll need to choose for all your everyday printouts. See Chapter 2 for information about advanced settings for special print jobs.

1.Start the application you want to print from and create a document.

2.Choose Page Setup from the File menu. You see the Page Setup dialog box:

Click to select		Click to select your
your paper size		paper source

Note:

To cancel your changes and exit the driver, click the Cancel button at any time.

3.First choose your paper feeding source. The default Paper Source is Auto Sheet Feeder, for the paper tray at the front of your printer. (For instructions on printing with the other feeders, see Chapter 3.)

4.After selecting your paper source, choose the paper size, orientation, reduction or enlargement, and printable area. (Your software application may let you control some of these settings.)

5.Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box and continue.

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Basic Printing

Note:

Whenever you change the Paper Source, Paper Size, or Orientation settings, check the printer illustration in the dialog box to see how your document will print.

If you load your paper long edge first, select a landscape paper size, such as Letter (Landscape), and then select your print

orientation so the printer knows which way you loaded the paper.

Keep in mind that some software may have paper size and orientation settings that override your printer software settings.

For printing at the highest resolution (SuperFine quality at 1440 dpi), you need to use one of the photo quality media, back light film, or canvas cloth. For the best printing at any resolution, always use EPSON media.

6.Choose Print from the File menu or click the print icon in your application. You see a dialog box like the following:

Click for more information about printer settings

Click to select your media type

7.Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print.

8.Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic so the printer software can determine the best settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. This is the easiest way to get good printing results for all kinds of documents, on all types of paper.

9.Choose the Media Type you want to print on from the following list. If you are not sure which setting to select, refer to the table on page 3-3.

Plain Paper

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Glossy Paper

Photo Quality Glossy Film

Ink Jet Transparencies

Ink Jet Back Light Film

Ink Jet Canvas Cloth

The type of media you choose determines the Print Quality setting (resolution) you can use.

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