Epson Stylus Color 1520 User Manual
User’s Guide
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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
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edge guides
(manual feeder)
output tray
control panel
paper support
rear edge guide
paper release lever
optional
interface
slot
parallel
interface
serial
interface
center
support
edge guides
(sheet feeder)
manual feeder
AC inlet or
power cord
connection
tractor feeder
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Introduction
PC System Requirements 2
Macintosh System Requirements 2
How To Use Your Manuals 3
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 4
Where To Get Help 5
Electronic Support Services 5
ENERGY STAR Compliance 7
Energy-saving Tips 7
Important Safety Instructions 7
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 1-11
Accessing Help from Windows Applications 1-11
Accessing Help from Windows 95 1-12
Accessing Help from Windows 3.1 1-12
Accessing Help from WindowsNT 4.0 1-12
Accessing Help from WindowsNT 3.51 1-12
Accessing Help from Macintosh Applications 1-12
What To Do When the Printer Lights Come On 1-13
Contents
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2 Custom Printing
Using Predefined Advanced Settings 2-1
Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects 2-4
Customizing Color Settings 2-7
Using ColorSync on the Macintosh 2-10
Saving Custom Settings 2-11
Deleting Custom Settings 2-12
Redefining Custom Settings 2-13
3 Printing on Special Media
Using Special Media Types 3-2
Media Loading and Software Setting Guidelines 3-3
Additional Media Loading Guidelines 3-5
Printing on Single Sheets 3-6
Loading Paper in the Built-in Sheet Feeder 3-6
Loading Paper in the Manual Feeder 3-11
Printing on Continuous Paper 3-14
Removing Continuous Paper 3-18
Using the Micro Adjust Buttons 3-20
Adjusting the Loading Position 3-20
Adjusting the Tear-off Position 3-21
Switching Between Continuous and Single-sheet Paper 3-21
Printing a Banner or Other Roll Paper Project 3-22
Loading Roll Paper 3-22
Printing a Banner from Windows 3-27
Printing a Banner from a Macintosh 3-29
Removing a Printed Banner 3-30
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
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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 4-5
Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh 4-6
Using EPSON Monitor2 4-6
Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-7
Network Printing on a PC 4-9
Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 4.0
Systems 4-9
Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 3.51
Systems 4-10
Using the Printer Software’s Built-in Network
Support 4-11
Network Printing on a Macintosh 4-13
Assigning a Name to the Printer 4-14
Setting Up the Printer for AppleTalk 4-14
Contents
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
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
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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 6-7
Aligning the Print Heads 6-8
Using the Print Head Alignment Utility 6-8
Using the Control Panel 6-9
Cleaning the Printer 6-10
Transporting the Printer 6-10
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 7-16
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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-2
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
Contents
Glossary
Index
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Introduction
Note:
Also included are the
EPSON Plot! program
and EPSON’s protected
mode Autodesk
Interface (ADI)
driver.
EPSON Plot! lets you
print HPGL or HPGL/2
plot files on your printer.
See Appendix B for
details.
The ADI plotter driver lets
you use your printer with
AutoCAD
Extender) releases 10
and higher that support
ADI plotter drivers. See
the README file on the
ADI plotter driver diskette
or printer software
CD-ROM for more
information.
®
®
plotter
®
386 (DOS
Device
Your EPSON Stylus
®
COLOR 1520 printer is the ideal output
device for business communication pieces—such as
presentations, signs, banners, maps, color comps, checkplots,
iron-on transfers, and backlit displays—or any project you
create. Using 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 crisp text and detailed line art.
With its large format print capabilities and versatile, built-in
paper feeding options, the
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 lets you
print on virtually any media, of almost any size, including single
sheets, continuous fold paper, and roll paper. You can even
switch between printing on continuous paper and single sheets
by flipping a lever.
The printer software for Microsoft
Macintosh
®
computers provides advanced color management,
®
Windows® and Apple®
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.
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
offer the most flexibility for getting the results you want.
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Introduction
PC System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system
should have:
◗ An IBM
faster processor (486/25 MHz or faster for Windows NT)
®
compatible PC with at least a 386/25MHz or
◗ DOS, Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, Windows for
™
Workgroups 3.11, Windows NT
4.0, or Windows
NT 3.51
◗ At least 16MB of RAM
◗ At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images
(50MB or more is recommended)
◗ VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor
◗ Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster
recommended) for installing the printer software from the
CD-ROM
◗ 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.
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, or PowerBook
™
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◗ System 7.1 or later
◗ At least 8MB of built-in RAM (16MB or more is
recommended)
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◗ Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster
recommended) for installing the printer software from the
CD-ROM
◗ 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
information:
booklet. This User’s Guide contains the following
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.
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.
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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
installing and using the
or HPGL/2 plotter files on your printer.
Appendix C, “Specifications,” provides the technical details on
your printer, ink cartridges, and EPSON media.
A Glossary and an Index
EPSON Plot!,” gives instructions on
EPSON Plot! program to print HPGL
are included at the end of the book.
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.
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Introduction
Where To Get Help
EPSON provides customer support and service through a
network of authorized
(800) 922-8911 for the nearest location or the following
services:
EPSON Customer Care Centers. Dial
◗ FaxAdvice access to
◗ Literature on current and new products
◗ The location of your nearest Authorized
Customer Care Center
◗ Technical information on the installation, configuration,
and operation of
◗ Customer relations
For answers to commonly asked questions about
products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call
Advice at (800) 442-2110.
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories,
and parts from
sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer
referral.
If you need help using software with an
the documentation for that program for technical support
information.
EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S.
EPSON’s technical information library
EPSON Reseller or
EPSON products
EPSON
EPSON Sound
EPSON product, see
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.
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Introduction
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 (800) 442-2007.
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 (800) 442-2110 and selecting the appropriate phone
option. You must provide a return fax number to use
FaxAdvice.
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
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
(800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529.
EPSON product, you are eligible for a free
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ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this
product meets the E
efficiency.
NERGY STAR guidelines for energy
The EPA E
voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient
personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and
copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.
NERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a
Energy-saving Tips
Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:
◗ If your monitor isn’t E
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.
NERGY STAR compliant, turn it off
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.
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◗ 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.
◗ 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.
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Introduction
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 open the clamp or
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.
◗ 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 P
When this button is pressed, the
Operate button.
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 head is
capped in the far right position and the ink cart ridges are in
place.
◗ If you use a printer stand, make sure it keeps the printer
level and can hold up to 66 lb (30 kg). Secure the printer
cables to a leg on the stand so they don’t interfere with
paper feeding.
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Note:
If you print from DOS
applications, see
Chapter 5 for instructions
on using your printer with
DOS.
For instructions on
printing HPGL or
HPGL/2 plot files, see
Appendix B.
Basic Printing
1
It’s easy to print all your color and monochrome (black ink)
documents with your
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
◗ What to do when the printer lights come on
Printing from Windows
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520. First you
When you want to print from a Windows application, you
choose
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
Print from the File menu. You can then choose which
1-1
Basic Printing
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.
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
If you choose
dialog box containing the settings you change most often,
including the number of copies and the pages you want
printed.
Print or Print Setup from the File menu.
Print, you first see your application’s Print
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?
If you choose
Print Setup, you first see a list of printers to
choose from.
2. Make sure your
selected, and then click the
Options button. (You may have to click a series of these
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 printer is
Printer, Setup, Properties, or
buttons, depending on the program you’re printing with.)
You see the printer software’s dialog box:
:
Main tab
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Basic Printing
3. If you don’t see the dialog box shown in step 2, click the
Main tab.
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.
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. 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
7. Set the slider to
Black for faster printing.
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.)
8. Click the
Paper tab and choose your paper feeding source.
1-3
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.
The default Paper Source is
Auto Sheet Feeder, for the
built-in sheet feeder at the front of your printer. (For
instructions on printing with other feeders, see Chapter 3.)
Click to select your
paper size
Click to select your
paper source
9. Choose the
Paper Size setting, 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.)
Keep in mind that some
application software may
have paper size and
orientation settings that
override your printer
software settings.
To cancel your changes
and exit the printer
software, click the Cancel
button at the bottom of
the menu at any time.
10. 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.
11. Click
OK when you’re finished checking your settings. The
dialog box closes.
12. In your application’s printing dialog box, click
Print. (You may need to click a series of these buttons,
or
Close, OK,
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.
1-4
Note:
Some application settings
override printer software
settings (such as Paper
Size or Orientation), so
it’s a good idea to check
the settings in your
application before you
print.
Basic Printing
Setting Default Printer Options
When you change printer settings through a 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 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 Set tings, and then p oint to Printers.
2. Right-click the
3. Select
Properties, then click the Main tab. You see the
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 icon.
Main printer settings dialog box.
4. Change the settings as described on page1-2 and click
OK.
Any changes you make become the default settings for all
your applications and documents.
Setting Default Options in Windows 3.1
1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main group.
2. Double-click the
3. Select
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 from the list of printers
and click
Setup. You see the Main printer settings dialog
box.
4. Change the settings as described on page1-2 and click
Any changes you make become the default settings for all
your applications and documents.
Printers icon.
OK.
1-5
Basic Printing
Setting Default Options in Windows NT 4.0
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then point to Printers.
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.
2. Click the
3. Open the File menu and select
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 icon.
Document Defaults. You
see the Main printer settings dialog box.
4. Change the settings as described on page1-2 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
3. Select the
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 printer window, if
necessary.
4. Open the Printer menu and select
5. Click
Details, then click Job Defaults. You see the Main
printer settings dialog box.
Printers icon.
Properties.
6. Change the settings as described on page1-2 and click
Any changes you make become the default settings for all
your applications and documents.
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OK.
Checking Printer Status
Basic Printing
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.
While your document is printing, the
EPSON D
espooler dialog
box appears on your screen. (With Windows NT you don’t see
the Despooler. See the next page for more information.)
The name of
Click to
pause
printing
Click to
cancel
printing
the file you’re
printing appears
here
Click to
restart printing
Windows 95
only
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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Note:
The Status Monitor
appears only if you’re
using Windows 95 and
you’re not printing over
a network.
The Status Monitor at the bottom of the dialog box shows how
much ink is left in your printer, along with these status icons:
Checking the printer status.
A printing error has occurred and your printer
cannot print. Check your printer or see Chapter 7
for troubleshooting information.
The printer is ready to print.
The printer is currently printing.
The ink level is low or empty; check the Ink Out
or Ink Out
replace the cartridge if necessary.
A light on the control panel and
B
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 privileg es
or 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 WindowsNT 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 WindowsNT 3.51
documentation for instructions.
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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.
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
application software may
have paper size and
orientation settings that
override your printer
software settings.
2. Choose
Page Setup from the File menu. You see the Page
Setup dialog box:
Click to select your
paper size
Click to select your
paper source
3. First choose your paper feeding source. The default Paper
Source is
Auto Sheet Feeder, for the built-in sheet feeder
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
setting, orientation, reduction or enlargement, and
printable area. (Your software application may let you
control some of these settings.)
To cancel your changes
and exit the software,
click the Cancel button at
any time.
5. Click
OK to close the Page Setup dialog box and continue.
6. Choose
your application.
Print from the File menu or click the print icon in
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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.
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.
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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Note:
On the Macintosh, printer
settings are saved with
your document, but you
can’t save them from one
application to another.
You’ll have to check your
settings each time you
print from a new
application. If you want to
reuse settings, you can
create document
templates for your
favorite applications.
A Power Macintosh
Extension module called
EPSON Stylus
PowerPlug was installed
and enabled when you
installed your Macintosh
printer software. This
extension accelerates
the rendering and
processing of all
documents when you’re
using a Power Macintosh.
10. Choose
Color or Black ink. If you are printing black text
or a draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of
gray, choose
11. Set the slider to
Black for faster printing.
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.)
Once you’ve changed these basic settings, che ck the
Current Settings box on the right side 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.
12. Click
Print when you’re finished checking your settings.
If you chose background printing when you set up your
printer, you can continue working while your document is
printing. See “Using EPSON Monitor2” in Chapter 4.
Using Online Help
For complete information about using the printer software, you
can easily access online help any time.
Accessing Help from Windows Applications
To access online help from your application, open the File
menu and choose
Setup, Options, or Properties; you may need to click a series
of these buttons, depending on the software you’re using. Click
the
Help button at the bottom of the dialog box for help related
to the items on that dialog box. Then select a help topic.
You can also access online help when you’re not using the
software, as described below.
Print or Print Setup. Then click Printer,
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Accessing Help from Windows 95
With Windows 95 and
Windows NT you can get
specific help related to
any item in the menus by
right-clicking the item
and then clicking the
What’s This? prompt.
Click the
then click
button, point to
Start
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Help. For instructions
Programs
, and
Epson
, and
on using help, read the online “Quick Guide to Using Help.”
Accessing Help from Windows 3.1
In Program Manager, open the EPSON group and click the
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Help icon. For instructions on
using help, read the online “Quick Guide to Using Help.”
Accessing Help from Windows NT 4.0
Click the My Computer icon, then click the Printers icon.
Right-click the
Document Defaults from the menu. In the printer software
dialog box, click the
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 icon and select
Help button. For instructions on using
help, read the online “Quick Guide to Using Help.”
Accessing Help from Windows NT 3.51
Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main group. Then
double-click the
COLOR 1520 printer window, then open the Printer menu and
select
Properties. Click Details, then click Job Defaults. In
the printer software dialog box, click the
Printers icon. Select the EPSON Stylus
Help button. For
instructions on using help, read the online “Quick Guide to
Using Help.”
Accessing Help from Macintosh Applications
Choose Print from the File menu or click the print icon in your
application. Click the
on that menu. To exit Help, click the
of the Help screen.
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Help button for help related to the items
OK button at the bottom
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