Epson Stylus Color 3000 User Guide

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

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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Introduction

PC System Requirements 1-2 Macintosh System Requirements 1-3 How To Use Your Manuals 1-4

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 1-5 Where To Get Help 1-5 ENERGY STAR Compliance 1-6

Energy-saving Tips 1-6 Important Safety Instructions 1-7

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 and Later 1-12

Accessing Help from Windows 3.1 1-12

Accessing Help from Windows NT 4.0 1-12

Accessing Help from Macintosh Applications 1-12 Using the Control Panel 1-13

Lights 1-13

Buttons 1-15

Contents

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 3-4 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

4 Managing Print Jobs and

Network Printing

Managing Print Jobs With Windows 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 Monitor3 4-7

Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-8 Network Printing on a PC 4-9

Setting Up a Network Port on Windows XP

or 2000 4-9 Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 4.0 4-11 Using the Printer Software’s Built-in

Network Support for Windows Me/98/95 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

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5 Maintenance and

Transportation

Cleaning the Print Heads 5-1

Using the Head Cleaning Utility 5-2 Using the Control Panel 5-3 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 5-4

Replacing an Ink Cartridge 5-4

Removing and Installing an Ink Cartridge 5-5 Printing in Black Ink With an Empty Color Cartridge 5-6

Aligning the Print Heads 5-7

Using the Print Head Alignment Utility 5-7 Using the Control Panel 5-8

Cleaning the Printer 5-9 Transporting the Printer 5-9

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6 Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Problems 6-1

Running a Self Test 6-2 Improving Print Quality 6-3 Solving Printing Problems 6-7 Fixing Paper Problems 6-13 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 6-17

A Using EPSON Plot!

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

B Specifications

Printing B-1 Paper B-3 Ink Cartridges B-5 Mechanical B-6 Electrical B-6 Environmental B-6 Safety Approvals B-7 Interfaces B-7 Changing Printer Settings With Default-Setting Mode B-8

Entering Default-Setting Mode B-8

List of Default-Setting Options B-10

Glossary

Index

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Introduction

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 A for details. The ADI driver allows you to print from AutoCAD 386 releases 10 and higher. See the README file on the driver CD-ROM for more information.

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 17″ ×22″ size paper) and fast print speeds allow you to print full bleed, 13″ ×19,″ 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

Macintosh

computers provides advanced color management,

Windows® and Apple®

with adjustable levels of brightness, contrast, saturation, and ink colors. Support for ColorSync

™

and Windows 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 in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include these requirements:

◗ IBM

◗ For parallel connection: Windows

-compatible PC with a Pentium® 4 1 GHz or higher

processor recommended

95, 98, Me, NT 4.0,

2000, or XP

For USB connection: PC with USB port running Windows 98 Second Edition (factory installed), Me, 2000, or XP

For IEEE 1394 connection: PC with FireWire port running Windows 2000 or XP

For 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection: Ethernet-equipped PC running Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP

◗ 512MB of RAM ◗ At least 25MB of free hard disk space to install the software,

and at least 2GB of free hard disk space for processing files (8GB or more available hard disk space recommended)

◗ Quad-speed (4×) CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing

the printer software

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◗ For parallel connection: a high-speed bidirectional,

IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, 6 to 10 ft. (1.8 to 3 m) long, with a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin, Centronics for the printer

For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: the optional IEEE 1394 port (C823722) and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable

For network connection: the optional Ethernet card (C12C823912) and a compatible cable

compatible connector

Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your Macintosh system should include these requirements:

◗ OS 8.5.1 through 9.X (OS 9.2.2 recommended) ◗ 500 MHz or higher processor recommended ◗ 512MB of RAM ◗ At least 25MB of free hard disk space to install the software,

and at least 2GB of free hard disk space for processing files (8GB or more available hard disk space recommended)

◗ Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for

installing the printer software

◗ For IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection: the optional IEEE

1394 card (C823722) and a shielded IEEE 1394 cable

For network connection: the optional Ethernet card (C12C823912) and a compatible cable

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How To Use Your Manuals

To set up your printer and install your printer software, see the

Quick Setup

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.

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.

booklet. This User’s Guide contains the following

Chapter 5, “Maintenance and Transportation,” gives instructions for replacing ink cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning and transporting the printer.

Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” provides solutions for any printing problems you may have.

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

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

A Glossary and an Index

EPSON Plot! program to print HPGL or

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:

War ni ng s 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.

If you experience difficulty with the toll-free line or your Unit ID number, call (562) 276-1305.

Where To Get Help

EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan. Dial (888) 377-6698, 6

AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday. Support hours and days are subject to change without notice.

Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase.

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EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.

You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

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.

NERGY STAR compliant, turn it off

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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 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 heads

are capped in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges have been removed. For more information, see page 5-9.

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Note: For instructions on printing HPGL or HPGL/2 plot files, see Appendix A.

Basic Printing

It’s easy to print all your color and black-and-white documents with your 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

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000. First you have to set up

When you want to print from your 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

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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 later versions, 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 3000 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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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.

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.

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 3-4.

◗ Plain paper ◗ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper ◗ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ◗ Photo Quality Glossy Paper ◗ Photo Quality Glossy Film ◗ Ink Jet Transparencies

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

6. Press the

Media Type button on the printer’s control panel

to select the media you loaded in the printer. This should match the media you selected in step 5. If your media type is not listed on the control panel, select

Selection Off.

7. Choose

Color or Black ink. If you’re printing black text or

Other/Media

a draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray, select

8. 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.)

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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.

9. Click the

Paper tab and choose your paper size and 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.)

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.

12. Click

OK when you’re finished checking your settings. The

dialog box closes.

13. In your application’s printing dialog box, click or

Print. (You may need to click a series of these buttons,

Close, OK,

depending on the program you’re printing with.)

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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.

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 Printer Properties or the 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 and Later

1. Do one of the following:

Windows XP: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers

◗

and Other Hardware, Printers and Faxes

Windows 2000, Me, 98, and 95: Click Start,

◗

Settings, Printers.

2. Right-click the

3. Select

Properties (Windows Me, 98, or 95) or Printing

Preferences

(Windows XP or 2000). Then click the Main

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 icon.

tab. You see the Main printer settings dialog box.

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

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OK.

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Setting Default Options in Windows 3.1

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

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. Double-click the

3. Select

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 from the list of printers

and click

Setup. You see the Main printer settings dialog

Printers icon.

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

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

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

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 icon.

Document Defaults. You

OK.

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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 (from the EPSON folder), open the View menu, and select Show Despool Popup; the checkmark next to the option disappears.

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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

The name of the file you’re

Click to pause printing

Click to cancel printing

printing appears here

Click to 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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Note: If you are using Windows 98 or Me and connecting to the printer through your USB port or through a network, you will not see the status information.

The following status information 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.

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

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 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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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.

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 3-4.

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

◗ Plain Paper ◗ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper ◗ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ◗ Photo Quality Glossy Paper ◗ Photo Quality Glossy Film ◗ Ink Jet TransparenciesI

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

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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 is a reminder to notify 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.

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.

10. Press the

Media Type button on the printer’s control panel

to select the media you loaded in the printer and selected in step 9. If your media type is not listed on the control panel, select

Other/Media Selection Off.

11. 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

12. 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 printer resolution.)

Once you’ve changed these basic settings, check 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.

13. 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 Monitor3” in Chapter 4.

Using Online Help

For complete information about using the printer software, you can easily access online help any time. It provides detailed descriptions of the different settings and options.

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

Print or Print Setup. Then click Printer,

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With Windows 95 and later 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.

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.

Accessing Help from Windows 95 and Later

Click the Start button, point to Programs, (or All Programs)

Epson (or Epson Printers), and then click EPSON Stylus

and

COLOR 3000 Help. If you need instructions for how to use

help, read the online “Quick Guide to Using Help.”

Accessing Help from Windows 3.1

To access online help from Program Manager, open the EPSON program group and click the icon. If you need instructions for how to use help, read the online “Quick Guide to Using Help.”

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Help

With 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.

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 3000 icon and select

Help button. If you need instructions for

how to use 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

Using the Control Panel

Basic Printing

Paper Out light

Pause light

Operate

Operate light

Ink Out lights

Media Type selection lights

Lights

The lights on your printer’s control panel show the printer’s status and alert you to problems, such as paper jams or low ink.

The Operate light is on when the printer is on. When the

Operate light flashes, the printer is receiving data. It may

also flash with other lights during certain operations or error conditions.

Paper Out S

When the Paper Out light comes on, your paper ran out or is loaded incorrectly, or the paper-release lever is set to the wrong position. Load paper, check the lever position (see Chapter 3), and then press the

Pause or Load/Eject

button to turn off the light.

When the

Paper Out light flashes, you have a paper jam.

Turn off the printer, gently pull out all jammed paper, reload the paper, and reload the paper. See Chapter 6 for more information.

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Ink Out BYellow

BMagenta BCyan BBlack

Pause

Plain Paper

360 DPI Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Glossy Film

Ink Jet Transparencies

Other/Media Selection Off

When an Ink Out light flashes, your ink supply is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge.

When an

Ink Out light comes on, you need to replace the

ink cartridge. See Chapter 5 for instructions.

When the Pause light is on, printing is paused. Press the

Pause button to resume.

When the

Pause light flashes, your printer is charging

ink, cleaning the print heads, or performing another operation. See Chapter 5 for details.

The Media Type light indicates which media you selected with the Media Type button. When you print, the printer software checks the software setting and this selection to see if they match. If they do not match, an error message appears on your screen. If you do not want to use this feature, select

Other/Media Selection Off.

Note: The Media Type setting only works when printing from the paper tray with Windows 95 or later, or Macintosh

All the lights

If paper is loaded and the Media Type lights flash, the paper-release lever is not in the correct position. Match the paper-release lever position with the media type and paper source you are using.

When all the lights flash, your printer may have an internal error. See Chapter 6 for more information.

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Buttons

Basic Printing

Operate P

LF/FF

Load/Eject

Pause/Reset

Micro Adjust D

Micro Adjust U

Turns the printer on and off.

Feeds paper line by line. Loads a single sheet or advances continuous or banner paper to the next top-of-form position if held down.

When paper is not loaded, loads a sheet of paper or a single sheet of continuous paper.

When paper is loaded, ejects a sheet of paper. Feeds continuous (tractor-fed) paper backward to the paper-park position. Ejects banner paper backward. Feeds continuous or banner paper to the tear-off position when pressed after printing and Auto tear-off mode is set to off in default-setting mode.

Stops printing temporarily. Resumes printing when pressed again.

Clears the printer buffer if pressed for five seconds.

Adjusts the loading position or tear-off position for continuous paper. Press the paper forward or press

Micro Adjust D button to feed

Micro Adjust U to feed paper

backward.

Cleaning B

Cleaning A

Media Type

Micro Adjust settings are saved in the printer’s memory. See “Using the Micro Adjust Buttons” on page 3-20 for details on adjusting the loading position or tear-off position.

Starts the black print head cleaning cycle if pressed for three seconds. See “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 5-1.

Starts the color print head cleaning cycle if pressed for three seconds. See “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 5-1.

Determines whether the Media Type setting you selected in the printer driver matches the type of media loaded in the printer.

Note: The Media Type setting only works when printing from the paper tray.

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When you want to print presentation graphics, photographs, or other special projects, you can use the custom settings in your

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 software. You can choose

predefined settings or adjust individual options like brightness, contrast, saturation, and halftoning. For professional-quality color accuracy, you can use Image Color Matching (ICM) with Windows or ColorSync with the Macintosh.

This chapter includes the following information:

Note: For instructions on printing HPGL or HPGL/2 plot files, see Appendix A.

◗ Using predefined advanced settings ◗ Customizing print quality and special effects ◗ Customizing color settings ◗ Using ColorSync on the Macintosh ◗ Saving custom settings

Using Predefined Advanced Settings

Predefined settings provide an easy way to fine-tune your printer’s operation for special projects. Follow these steps to print with predefined settings:

1. Create your document, image, or project in your application software.

2. Access the Main printer settings dialog box as described on page 1-2 (Windows) or page 1-9 (Macintosh).

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Note: When you use Advanced settings, the Quality/Speed slider disappears.

You see one of the following dialog boxes:

Click Advanced, then click here to see a list of project types

Windows

Macintosh

Click Advanced, then click here to see a list of project types

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Note: Always choose your Ink setting before you select a project setting from the Customs Settings list.

Selecting Video/Digital Camera, ICM, or ColorSync automatically sets the Ink option to Color.

3. Select

4. Click

Color or Black Ink.

Advanced, and then Custom Settings. You see a

list of project types.

5. Follow these guidelines to choose the right setting for your project:

◗

Photo

For printing scanned photographs. Increases contrast in the image.

Text/Graph

◗

For printing graphics-intensive documents like presentation pages with charts and graphs. Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights.

◗

Video/Digital Camera (not available for

Windows NT) For images captured from a digital camera or video. Increases color brightness and makes the image sharper.

Economy

◗

For rough drafts of text only, on plain paper. Saves ink.

Note: See Chapter 3 for information about using special media.

ICM (Windows only)

◗

Automatically adjusts printout colors to closely match the colors on your screen.

ColorSync (Macintosh only)

◗

Automatically adjusts printout colors to closely match the colors on your screen. For more information, see page 2-10.

6. Choose the

Media Type you want to print on. (If you are

not sure which setting to select, refer to the table on page 3-4.) The available media are limited by the project you choose.

7. Use the

Media Type button on the printer’s control panel

to select the media you loaded in the printer and selected in step 6. If your media type is not listed on the control panel, select

Other/Media Selection Off.

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Note: After you customize your print settings for a special project, you can save them as a group. Then you can reuse them whenever you print a similar project. See page 2-12 for instructions.

8. Select the correct

Paper Source, Paper Size, and other

options for the media and feeder you’re using.

9. Check the Current Settings box on the bottom of the menu to see if the other settings are correct for your document. If they’re correct, click

OK or Print. (If you’re using

Windows, click any other buttons that your application uses for printing.)

If the predefined settings are not quite what you want, follow the steps in the next section to change them.

Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects

If you need maximum control over your project, or you want to experiment with special effects, you can adjust individual settings in your printer software. Follow these steps:

1. Create your document, image, or project in your application software.

2. Access the Main printer settings dialog box as described on page 1-2 (Windows) or page 1-9 (Macintosh).

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Some of these options are automatically set or disabled by other settings you choose

3. Click

Advanced, and then click More Settings. You see

the More Settings dialog box:

Windows

Some of these options are automatically set or disabled by other settings you choose

Macintosh

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Note: The Print Quality is selected automatically depending on the current Media Type. If you choose a Print Quality setting that is not appropriate for your media, the driver changes the Media Type setting. Be sure to check both of these settings to make sure they are correct for the media you loaded.

4. Choose one of the following

Print Quality options:

◗ Economy

For low-resolution rough drafts on plain paper. Saves ink.

◗

Normal - 360 dpi

For most documents on plain paper, transparencies, or 360 dpi Ink Jet or Banner paper.

◗

Fine - 720 dpi

For high-resolution output. Works best on photo quality media (including EPSON Photo Quality Banner paper), back light film, or canvas cloth.

◗

SuperFine - 1440 dpi

For the highest-resolution output on photo quality media, back light film, or canvas cloth only.

5. Choose the

Media Type setting you want to use, following

the guidelines on page 3-4.

6. Press the

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.

Note: In Automatic mode, the Halftoning setting is selected based on the data in your print job. In Advanced mode, Halftoning is preselected for each document type setting. The No Halftoning option is available only when you select Black as the Ink setting.

7. Select Color or Black ink.

8. Choose one of the following

No Halftoning

◗

For printing black text only.

◗

Error Diffusion

For printing photographic or video/digital camera images. Blends each dot of color with the surrounding dots.

◗

Fine Dithering, Coarse Dithering

For printing charts, graphs, and other images that require precise, solid areas of bright colors. Arranges dots in orderly patterns. Use more shading and less detail. Use more detail and less shading.

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Halftoning options:

Coarse for images with

Fine for images with

Custom Printing

9. Choose any of the following print options. Some of these settings are automatically selected or disabled by the

Quality

◗

(resolution) and Media Type settings you chose.

MicroWeave

For improved print quality. Prints graphic data in finer increments to eliminate unwanted banding effects (light horizontal lines). Always use for color printing.

If vertical lines in your printout are misaligned when you use the High Speed setting, you may need to align the print heads. See Chapter 5 for instructions.

High Speed

◗

For fast, bidirectional printing at lower quality.

Flip Horizontal

◗

Prints a mirror image of your document.

Finest Detail

◗

For printing text, graphics, and line art with very sharp edges. Slows print speed and increases your system memory requirements.

10. If you’re ready to print, click

OK and go to step 11. If you

want to adjust your printer’s color settings, see the next section.

11. Click

Save Settings if you want to save your custom

settings as a group that you can reuse for special projects. See page 2-12 for instructions.

12. Click

OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). If you’re using

Windows, click any other buttons that your application uses for printing.

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Customizing Color Settings

You can choose from several color adjustment modes or manually adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and individual CMY (cyan, magenta, yellow) colors. To achieve maximum color accuracy, you can use Image Color Matching (ICM) under Windows or ColorSync on the Macintosh.

Follow these steps to customize your color settings:

1. Access the More Settings dialog box as described on page 2-4. The color settings appear on the right side of the dialog box, as shown:

Click to set Color Adjustment Mode

Windows

Drag sliders to set values between -25% and +25%

Macintosh

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2. Choose one of the following

Color Adjustment Modes or

choose another mode, as described in step 4:

Automatic

◗

Analyzes the color information in your project and optimizes color correction accordingly.

◗

Photo-realistic

For printing color photographs.

◗

Vivid

For printing graphics-intensive documents like presentation pages with charts and graphs. Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights.

No Color Adjustment

◗

In Windows, disables the color adjustment features of the printer software so you can adjust colors using your application. On a Macintosh, choose this mode only if you’re using ColorSync along with a custom ICC profile.

3. If you want to change individual color characteristics, use the scroll bars to increase (drag right) or decrease (drag left) the settings listed below. (If you use one of the options described in step 4, you won’t be able to specify individual color characteristics.)

◗

Brightness

Makes your image lighter or darker.

◗

Contrast

Increases or decreases the difference between the bright or dark parts of an image.

Saturation

◗

Makes colors more vivid or less vivid.

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

◗

Increases or decreases the amount of the three ink colors that combine to make a full-color picture. Use to fine-tune the color balance in your printout.

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Note: When you choose Video/Digital Camera, ICM, or ColorSync, the individual color characteristics described in step 3 are preset.

The availability of ICM depends on your Print Quality, Media Type, and Halftoning settings.

4. To fine-tune color correction for video/digital images or to closely match screen colors, choose one of these modes instead of a

◗

Video/Digital Camera (not available for

Color Adjustment Mode:

Windows NT) Use for printing images captured from a digital camera or video. Increases contrast and saturation and makes the image sharper.

◗

ICM (Windows only)

Automatically adjusts printout colors to closely match colors on the screen.

ColorSync (Macintosh only)

◗

Automatically adjusts printout colors to closely match colors on the screen. See “Using ColorSync on the Macintosh” below for instructions.

5. Click

6. Click

OK to return to the Main printer settings dialog box.

Save Settings if you want to save your custom

settings as a group that you can reuse for special projects. See page 2-12 for instructions.

7. Click

OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). If you’re using

Windows, click any other buttons that your application uses for printing.

Using ColorSync on the Macintosh

Every device you use for viewing or producing colors—your monitor, scanner, and printer—uses a different color technology. That’s why it’s difficult to get printed colors to match the colors displayed on your monitor.

Each device has its own gamut, or range of colors, that it can reproduce. The Macintosh ColorSync system translates colors from one gamut to another so your monitor’s colors match your printer’s colors as closely as possible.

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ColorSync uses profile information from each device— including your

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000—to achieve

accurate color matching. First you set your monitor’s profile. Then you can use your printer software to specify the exact method of “gamut mapping” (color matching) you want to use. Follow these steps:

Note: The EPSON Standard profile is customdesigned for your printer. If you use a scanner or other color imaging equipment, you may have other profiles available.

1. Click

ColorSync System Profile under Control Panels

on the Apple menu.

2. Click the

3. Select your monitor from the list, and then click

Set Profile button.

Select.

4. Close ColorSync System Profile.

5. Open the application you want to print from.

6. Access the printing dialog box as described on page 1-9.

Advanced and then click More Settings.

Click

7. Click

8. For

9. Choose one of the following options for

ColorSync on the right side of the dialog box.

Profile, choose EPSON Standard.

Perceptual

◗

Rendering Intent:

For printing photographs. Adjusts the colors displayed on the monitor so they fit within the printer’s gamut, but maintains the relationships between colors.

The Saturation and Colorimetric options are only available when you’re using Fine - 720 dpi or SuperFine - 1440 dpi Print Quality.

◗

10. Click

Saturation

For printing graphics-intensive documents like presentation pages with charts and graphs. Maintains the relative saturation of colors from one gamut to another.

Colorimetric

For matching colors as precisely as possible. Maintains colors that fall within the gamuts of the monitor and printer, but may lose some detail where the colors are outside the printer’s density range.

OK, and then click Print.

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Note: You can save up to 10 groups of settings.

Saving Custom Settings

After you’ve fine-tuned your printer settings for a special project, you can save your settings as a group with a unique name and add it to the Custom Settings list on the Main menu. Then you can easily select the settings the next time you print a similar project. Follow these steps:

If you change the Media Type or Ink setting when your customized setting is selected, the setting selected in the list changes to Custom Settings. To return to your customized setting, reselect it in the list. To redefine a customized setting, see page 2-13.

1. Customize your printer settings as described in this chapter.

2. Click the settings dialog box. (If

Advanced)

Save Settings button on the Main printer

Save Settings is grayed out, click

You see one of the following:

Windows

Macintosh

3. Type a unique name for your settings (up to 16 characters) and click the

Save button.

The name you choose is now available on the Main printer settings dialog box when you click

Custom Settings.

Advanced, and then

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Deleting Custom Settings

If you no longer need a customized setting, follow these steps to delete it:

1. Select

2. Click

Advanced mode.

Save Settings.

3. Select the name of your custom setting group in the Custom Settings box, and click

Delete. (You cannot delete

any of the predefined document types.)

Redefining Custom Settings

To change the options in a customized setting group but keep the same name for it, follow these steps:

1. Select

2. Select the name of the custom setting group you want to

3. Change the printer settings as necessary. (If you change the

Advanced mode.

redefine in the Custom Settings list.

Media Type and Ink settings, the custom setting group name reverts to Custom Settings; this doesn’t affect your customized setting.)

4. Click

Save Settings.

5. Select the name of the custom setting group you’re redefining in the Custom Settings box.

6. If you’re using Windows, click dialog box. Click

Cancel to cancel your changes.)

OK to save your redefined settings. (Click

On a Macintosh, click the

Replace at the confirmation dialog box to save your

redefined settings. (Click

Save. You see the Save As

Redefine button. Then click

Cancel to cancel your changes.)

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Printing on

Special Media

Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 lets you print on just about any kind of paper you want to use. You can get great results printing on plain paper, letterhead, and envelopes. But you’ll get the best results with

Your printer’s versatile feeding options let you load media of almost any size or format, including single sheets, continuous paper, and roll paper for banners and signs. You can even load two types of paper at once, switching between them with a flip of the paper-release lever when you’re ready to print on them.

This chapter covers the following:

◗ Using special media ◗ Printing on single sheets ◗ Printing on continuous paper

EPSON’s specially coated ink jet paper.

◗ Adjusting the loading and tear-off positions ◗ Switching between continuous and single-sheet paper ◗ Printing a banner or other roll paper project

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Using Special Media Types

The type of paper or other media you use is one of the most important factors in determining the quality of your printed output. You can use most plain paper with your printer and achieve good results. For better results, use coated ink jet paper because it provides the best surface for the ink used in your printer.

EPSON ink jet printers in a variety of sizes.

for

EPSON offers specially designed media

EPSON specially

To order call www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

EPSON papers and other media, contact your dealer,

EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766, or visit

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Media name Size Part number

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter

A4 Legal B Super A3/B A2 17 in. × 22 in.

16.5 in. × 49.2 ft roll

EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter

A3 Super A3/B

EPSON Photo Paper 4 in. × 6 in.

Letter A4 A3 11 in. × 17 in. Super A3/B

8.3 in. × 23.4 in 13 in. × 32.8 ft roll

EPSON Glossy Paper A4

Letter A2 Super A3/B 17 in. × 22 in.

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4

Letter

S041062 S041061 S041067 S041070 S041069 S041079 S041171 S041102

S041257 S041260 S041263

S041134 S041141, S041271, S041272 S041140 S041142 S041156 S041143 S041145 S041233

S041126 S041124 S041123 S041133 S041151

S041063 S041064

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Letter

Super A3/B A3

8.3 in. × 32 ft roll 13 in. × 32 ft roll

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

DuPont/EPSON Commercial Glossy Proofing Paper

DuPont/EPSON Commercial Matte Proofing Paper

A4 S041106

Super A3/B S041160

Super A3/B S041203

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S041405 S041407 S041406 S041408 S041409

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Media Loading and Software Settings Guidelines

Whether you print on plain paper or special media, you need to load it according to the guidelines in the table below. You must also be sure to select the correct Media Type setting in your printer software and on the printer’s control panel to match the media you loaded. See page 3-5 for additional guidelines.

Load a maximum of this

many sheets in the built-in When you load media with this name . . .

Plain paper (single sheets) 100 letter size

Envelopes (remember to set the thickness lever forward)

Labels (single sheets) (See “Loading Paper in the

Continuous label paper (See “Printing on Continuous

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (use with support sheet)

Load with the short edge leading into the feeder. Remember to set the thickness lever forward.

sheet feeder as described on

page 3-7 . . .

30 Super A3/B size

30 A2 size

Manual Feeder” on page 3-12.)

Paper” on page 3-15.)

70 letter size

30 legal size

30 Super A3/B

30 A2 size

(See “Loading Paper in the

Manual Feeder” on page 3-12.)

30 letter size Ink Jet Transparencies

Then select this Media Type setting in your printer software . . .

Plain paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

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Additional Media Loading Guidelines

◗ If the corresponding Media Type option for your paper is

not shown in the Media Type list, change the

Quality setting in the More Settings dialog box, select Automatic as the Mode setting, or change the predefined

setting in the Custom Settings list on the Main menu. See Chapter 2 for more information.

◗ In addition to the

the correct

Paper Size for your media.

Media Type option, remember to select

◗ Some special media have a cut corner that you need to

position correctly; follow any instructions in the package. Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the printable surface.

If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing.

◗ Be sure to load the printable side of the media in the correct

direction for the feeder you’re using. When you’re loading pre-printed paper, such as letterhead or forms, position the paper as follows:

◗ Load it with the top edge leading into the printer ◗ Place the printable side:

Down in the sheet feeder Up in the manual feeder, on the built-in tractor feeder,

or on the roll paper feeder

◗ Use ink jet papers within one year of purchase. Use glossy

media and transparencies within six months. Return unused sheets and envelopes to their original packages as soon as possible. See Appendix B for more media storage information.

◗ Some

EPSON media include a cleaning sheet. After you

finish printing a package of

EPSON media, use the cleaning

sheet included with the media. See the instructions on the

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cleaning sheet for more information. Be sure to load the cleaning sheet in the paper tray with the cut corner positioned as shown below:

cut corner

◗ See the following sections for complete media loading

instructions:

◗ See page 3-7 for paper tray (built-in sheet feeder)

instructions

◗ See page 3-12 for manual feeder instructions ◗ See page 3-15 for continuous paper instructions. ◗ See page 3-24 for banner paper instructions.

Printing on Single Sheets

You can print on single sheets of paper up to 17 inches wide (432 mm) in your printer using the paper tray (built-in sheet feeder) or the manual feeder.

You’ll probably use the paper tray at the front of your printer for the paper size you use most often. Then you can use the manual feeder at the top of the printer for loading individual, large format sheets or roll paper held in the roll paper holder. (See page 3-23 for more information on the roll paper holder.)

Follow the instructions in the sections below to load single sheets of paper from these feeders.

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Note: The maximum printable width is 16.3 inches (416 mm) on any size paper.

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Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

You can load any type of paper up to 17 inches wide (432 mm) in the paper tray, but do not load the stack above the arrow mark on the right edge guide. If you load paper more than

14.3 inches (364 mm) wide, load a maximum of 30 sheets at a time, regardless of the paper type. Always load paper before you send a print job.

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Move the paper-release lever backward to the single sheet position.

3. Set the thickness lever backward to the 0 position for plain paper, ink jet paper, transparencies, transfer paper, and labels.

Set the thickness lever forward to the + position for envelopes, ink jet cards, and heavy paper.

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4. Open the printer hood and remove the paper tray cover.

5. If you’ll be printing on paper that is 16.5 inches (420 mm)

wide or less, slide the right edge guide all the way left until it clicks into place.

If the paper is more than 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide, slide the right edge guide all the way right.

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right edge guide

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6. Slide the left edge guide to match the approximate width of your paper. Then move the center support midway between the two edge guides.

right edge guide

center support

left edge guide

7. If you are printing on paper longer than A4 (11.75 inches), fold down the rear edge guide and pull out the paper tray extension (the paper tray extension acts as the rear edge guide.)

rear edge guide

8. Fan your stack of paper and then even the edges.

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paper tray extension

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9. Load the stack with the printable side face down and slide

it all the way into the feeder. Gently press the stack against the right edge guide.

If you are loading envelopes, place the envelopes face down with the flap edge leading into the feeder. You can load a maximum of 10 envelopes.

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If you are loading 4

× 6-inch photo paper, place the paper

face down with the short edge leading into the printer.

10. Slide the left edge guide against the left side of the paper.

11. Slide in the rear edge guide or paper tray extension to match the length of your paper.

12. Replace the paper tray cover and close the printer hood.

If you’ve loaded paper longer than A4 (11.75 inches), pull out and unfold the paper tray cover extension to match the length of the paper tray.

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Note: Make sure that paper isn’t loaded in the manual feeder at the top of the printer before sending your print job. If paper is loaded in the manual feeder, the printer will print on it instead of the paper in the built-in sheet feeder.

13. Now follow the instructions in Chapters 1 or 2 to select the correct

Paper Source, Paper Size, and other settings in

your printer software. Then send a print job.

◗ If the printer runs out of paper during a print job,

reload the paper tray and press the

Pause button to

continue printing.

◗ If the ink smears on your document, set the thickness

lever to the + position and reprint; see page 3-7.

◗ If your margins are not where you like them, adjust

them in your application software. However, if the problem seems to be with your paper’s loading position, you can change it using the

Micro Adjust

buttons; see page 3-20 for instructions.

Loading Paper in the Manual Feeder

You can load one single sheet of paper in the manual feeder without removing paper from the paper tray. Load any type of paper that is between 4.1 inches (105 mm) and 17 inches (432 mm) wide. Always load paper before you send a print job.

Note: To load banner paper, canvas cloth, or other roll paper in the manual feeder, you must use the roll paper holder. See page 3-23 for instructions.

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Move the paper-release lever backward to the single sheet position.

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3. Set the thickness lever backward to the 0 position for plain paper, ink jet paper, transparencies, transfer paper, and labels.

Set the thickness lever forward to the + position for envelopes, ink jet cards, and heavy paper.

4. If any paper is currently loaded in the paper path from the paper tray or the tractor feeder, press the

Load/Eject

button to eject the paper or park it out of the way.

Note: The maximum printable width is 16.3 inches (416 mm) on any size paper.

5. If you’ll be printing on paper that is 14.3 inches (364 mm) wide or less, slide the right edge guide on the manual feeder so its right edge aligns with the arrow mark on the manual feed guide.

If the paper is more than 14.3 inches (364 mm) wide, slide the right edge guide all the way right.

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6. Slide the left edge guide to the approximate width of your

paper.

7. Load the paper with the printable side face up and its right

edge against the right edge guide. Then gently slide it into the manual feeder until the printer pulls it in.

You can load one envelope in the manual feeder face up with the flap edge leading into the feeder. Gently slide the envelope into the manual feeder until the printer pulls it in.

If the paper doesn’t load straight, press the

Load/Eject

button on the printer’s control panel to eject the paper; then load it again.

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Note: Make sure that paper isn’t loaded from the paper tray before sending a print job for paper in the manual feeder. If paper is loaded from the paper tray, the printer will print on it instead of the paper in the manual sheet feeder.

When you print on continuous paper, it is a good idea to turn on auto tear-off mode so the printer paper can advance to the tear-off position automatically. Follow the instructions on page B-8.

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8. Now follow the instructions in Chapters 1 or 2 to select the correct

Paper Source, Paper Size, and other settings in

your printer software. Then send a one-page print job.

◗ If the ink smears on your document, set the thickness

lever to the + position and reprint; see page 3-13.

◗ If your top and bottom margins are not where you like

them, adjust them in your application software. However, if the problem seems to be with your paper’s loading position, you can change it using the

Adjust

buttons; see page 3-20 for instructions.

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To print another document in the manual feeder, load the paper as described above. To switch back to printing from the paper tray, press the

Pause button to turn off the Pause light.

Then send another print job.

Printing on Continuous Paper

You can load continuous paper in the built-in tractor feeder on the back of the printer without removing paper from the paper tray. Load any type of continuous paper that is between 4 inches (102 mm) and 16 inches (406 mm) wide, such as greenbar computer paper, fanfold banner paper, or continuous label paper. Always load paper before you send a print job.

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Set up your printer so there’s enough room in the back to feed the paper and enough room in front for the printed pages to stack without obstruction. Position the paper supply within 3 feet (1 meter) of the printer.

Note: The maximum printable width is 15 inches (381 mm) on continuous paper.

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Caution: If you load continuous label paper, make sure the printer’s auto tear-off feature is turned off. If you have this feature turned on, labels could be fed backward and peel off inside the printer. See page B-8 for instructions on changing the auto tear-off setting using default-setting mode.

3. Move the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position.

4. Set the thickness lever backward to the 0 position.

5. Remove the manual feed guide by lifting it off the printer.

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6. Pull up the blue sprocket-lock levers to unlock them so you can slide the sprockets into position.

center support

sprocket-lock levers

7. Slide the left sprocket all the way right until it stops. Press down the sprocket-lock lever to lock it in place.

8. Slide the right sprocket to the approximate width of your paper. Then position the center support midway between the two sprockets, as shown in the previous illustration.

9. Flip open both sprocket covers.

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10. Arrange the continuous paper stack so the printable side is

face up. Fit the first four holes over the sprocket pins on both sprockets; then close the sprocket covers.

11. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper.

Then press down the sprocket-lock lever to lock it in place. If necessary, align your stack of continuous paper so it will feed straight into the tractor feeder.

Note: If you run out of continuous paper while printing, the Paper Out and Pause lights come on. Load more paper on the tractor feeder and press the Pause button to continue printing.

12. Reinstall the manual feeder on the top of the printer.

13. Make sure the edge of the paper tray is beneath the paper tray cover so the continuous paper does not catch on it as it ejects.

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Caution: If you need to adjust the loading position, see page 3-21. Never use the knob on the left side of the printer to adjust the loading or tear-off positions. This would damage your printer and cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

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14. Follow the instructions in Chapters 1 or 2 as necessary to send a print job. Be sure to select Paper Source option and then choose the correct

Size. The continuous paper loads and printing begins

Tractor Feeder as the

Paper

when the printer receives the print job.

Follow the steps in the next section to remove continuous paper correctly.

Removing Continuous Paper

When you’ve finished printing a continuous paper document, you must carefully follow these steps to remove it from the printer, depending on your media type and the setting of the auto tear-off feature.

1. If the printer’s auto tear-off feature is turned on, your continuous paper is automatically advanced to the tear-off position at the end of a print job. Go to step 2.

Note: See Appendix B for information on using default-setting mode to change the auto tear-off setting for your print job.

If the auto tear-off feature is turned off (the default setting), press the

LF/FF button as many times as necessary to

advance the last printed sheet to the tear-off edge. Go to step 2.

If the auto tear-off feature is turned off (the default setting), and you’re printing labels, tear off the next sheet of labels at the back of the printer. Then press the

LF/FF button on the

printer’s control panel as many times as necessary to eject the remaining pages from the printer. Do not perform steps 2 and 3.

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Caution: Never press Load/Eject when you have continuous label paper loaded in the printer. This would feed labels backward, causing them to peel off inside the printer.

2. Lift the printer hood and tear off the printed pages at the perforation by pulling it across the tear-off edge.

If the paper’s perforation was not at the printer’s tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position as described on page 3-22.

Do not perform step 3.

3. Press the

Load/Eject button to feed the rest of the

continuous paper backward to the paper-park position so it’s ready for printing the next time you need it.

If the ink smears on your document, you can set the thickness lever to the + position and reprint; see page 3-13.

If your margins are not where you want them, adjust them in your application software. However, if you need to adjust your paper’s loading position, you can change it using the

Adjust buttons. See the next section for instructions.

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Using the Micro Adjust Buttons

The Micro Adjust U and Micro Adjust D buttons on your printer’s control panel allow you to make quick adjustments to your paper’s loading and tear-off positions.

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Caution: Never use the knob on the left side of the printer to adjust the loading or tear-off positions. This would damage your printer and cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

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Adjust the paper’s loading position if you notice that printing is too high or low on the page and the position cannot be corrected in your software program. You can even set separate loading positions for continuous paper, manually fed paper, or paper tray fed paper. The settings you make remain in effect until you change them again, even when you turn off the printer.

If you’re using continuous paper and the perforation does not align with the printer’s tear-off edge when you’re done printing, you can use these buttons to adjust the tear-off position.

Adjusting the Loading Position

Follow these steps to adjust the loading position of your paper:

1. If you have continuous and single sheet paper loaded at the same time, the loading position you adjust is determined by the setting of the paper-release lever.

For continuous paper, set the paper-release lever backward to the continuous paper position.

For paper in the sheet feeder or the manual feeder, set it forward to the single sheet position.

2. Press the

Load/Eject button to load a sheet of paper or load

the first continuous sheet to the top-of-form position.

3. Press the or the

Micro Adjust U button to feed paper backward

Micro Adjust D button to feed paper forward. Press

either button as many times as necessary to adjust the position. When the adjustment reaches the maximum setting for your printer, it does not move further.

4. Follow the instructions in Chapters 1 or 2 as necessary to send a print job.

The loading position you select remains in effect until you change it again, even when you turn off the printer.

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Caution: Never adjust the tear-off position when you’re printing labels. This could feed labels backward, causing them to tear off inside the printer.

Adjusting the Tear-off Position

First make sure that continuous paper is loaded and parked in the current tear-off position (see page 3-19 for details). Follow these steps to adjust the tear-off position:

1. Press the or the either button as many times as necessary to align the perforation with the tear-off edge. When the adjustment reaches the maximum setting for your printer, it does not move further.

2. Tear off any printed pages.

Micro Adjust U button to feed paper backward

Micro Adjust D button to feed paper forward. Press

3. Press the continuous paper backward to the paper-park position so it’s ready for printing the next time you need it.

The tear-off position you select remains in effect until you change it again, even when you turn off the printer.

For instructions on setting your printer’s auto tear-off mode, see Appendix B.

Load/Eject button to feed the rest of the

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheet Paper

When you have both continuous paper and single sheet paper loaded in the paper tray, you can switch between paper types whenever you need to print on them. Follow these steps:

1. If continuous paper remains inside the printer, tear off the printed pages. Then press the printer’s control panel to feed the paper backward to the paper-park position.

Load/Eject button on the

If single sheet paper is loaded, press the to eject any sheets still inside the printer.

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Load/Eject button

Note: If the Pause and Paper

S lights flash, you

Out may have changed the paper-release lever position when paper was still loaded. Set the lever back to its original position and press the Load/Eject button to eject or park the paper. Then set the lever to its new position.

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2. To switch to single sheet printing, move the paper-release lever backward to the single sheet position.

To switch to continuous paper printing, move the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position.

3. Now follow the instructions in Chapters 1 or 2 to select the correct

Paper Source, Paper Size, and other settings in

your printer software. Then send a print job. The printer loads the type of paper you selected when it receives the print job.

Printing a Banner or Other Roll Paper Project

You can use EPSON roll paper to print a banner up to 44 inches long.

First follow the instructions below to load the paper. (You can also print a banner on continuous computer paper. See page 3-15 for paper loading instructions.) Then see the appropriate printing instructions for your software—Windows or Macintosh—in the sections that follow.

For best results and a more professional looking banner, the optional banner paper cutter (C815052) is recommended. Contact your dealer, call

EPSON Accessories at

(800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

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Loading Roll Paper

1. Before you load roll paper, follow the instructions on page B-8 to set up the printer for banner printer using default-setting mode. Select these options:

Caution: Do not insert paper before you turn on the printer.

◗ Turn banner mode on so the printer doesn’t advance

all the roll paper out of the printer if you press the

LF/FF button.

◗ Turn auto tear-off mode on so the printer can advance

the roll paper to the correct cut-off position.

When you’ve finished setting these options, turn off the printer to exit default-setting mode, wait 5 seconds, then turn on the printer before continuing with step 2.

2. Move the paper-release lever backward to the single sheet position.

3. Set the thickness lever backward to the 0 position.

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4. Open the banner paper cover.

5. Slide both edge guides as far away from the center as they can go.

6. Position the banner paper roll so that the paper feeds into the printer from the top of the roll (the printable side is face up).

Place the banner paper roll on the right roll paper holder. Then slide the left banner paper holder to match the roll’s width. Make sure the holders are snug against the banner paper roll, but do the squeeze the paper too tightly; otherwise the roll will not rotate properly.

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7. Make sure the roll paper is tightly wound on the roll. While holding both ends of the roll, slowly feed the paper into the manual feed slot until it meets resistance. The printer automatically feeds the paper to the loading position. (If the paper is crooked, press the backfeed the paper and try loading it again.)

8. Follow the instructions below to print your banner on either a Windows computer or a Macintosh.

Load/Eject button to

Printing a Banner from Windows

Follow these steps to print a banner or other custom-size project on a Windows computer:

1. Create the document in your word processor or other application software. You can create a banner in either portrait or landscape orientation.

2. Choose printing dialog box for your application.

3. Make sure your 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 your software.) You see the Main printer settings dialog box, as shown on page 1-2.

Print or Print Setup from the File menu. You see a

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Note: Your software application may allow you to print a banner longer than 44 inches. See your software documentation for details.

4. Click the

Paper tab. You see a dialog box like the

following:

Click to select a paper size

Click to select a paper source

5. If you’re printing on roll paper, select

Slot (Banner)

Paper Size list, select one where

n is the length of your banner (up to 44 inches). If

from the Paper Source list. At the end of the

Long Paper 17 × n options,

Manual Feed

your paper size is not in the list, go to step 6; otherwise, continue with step 7.

If you’re printing a banner on continuous computer paper,

Tractor Feeder for the Paper Source. At the end of

select the Paper Size list, select one of the options, where

nn is the width of your paper and n is the

Fanfold nn × n in.

length of your banner. If your paper size is not in the list, go to step 6; otherwise, continue with step 7.

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Note: With Windows NT, the User Defined Paper Size dialog box includes settings for units of measure, naming of the paper size (up to 16 characters), and saving of multiple user defined paper sizes. For instructions on using these settings, click the Help button at the bottom of the Paper dialog box.

6. At the end of the Paper Size list, choose

User Defined. The

following dialog box appears:

For banner printing, type any size up to 44 inches

Type in your paper’s width in the Paper Width field and a length up to

44 inches for the Paper Height. (This

works for banners in either landscape or portrait orientation.) Click

7. Choose

Portrait or Landscape if you haven’t already

OK. Go to step 7.

specified the orientation in your application software. Set the printable area if necessary.

8. Click the

Main tab to return to the Main printer settings

dialog box.

9. Choose the

Media Type setting that matches your banner

paper or canvas cloth as described in the table on page 3-4. (For continuous computer paper, choose

Plain Paper.)

Check the rest of the printer software settings as described in Chapters 1 and 2. Then click

10. Click

Close, OK, or Print to print your banner. (You may

OK.

need to click a series of these buttons, depending on your software.)

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11. When your print job finishes printing, the printer feeds the paper to the default cut off (or tear off) position (as long as the auto tear-off feature is on in default-setting mode). If necessary, press the

Micro Adjust buttons to move the

paper forward or backward to the cut off position.

12. If you are using the optional Banner Paper Cutter, follow the instructions on page 3-32. Otherwise, use scissors to cut the paper.

To remove continuous paper, see page 3-19.

If you want to print another roll paper project, the printer feeds the roll paper back to the loading position when it receives a new print job.

If you won’t be using your roll paper for awhile, store it in its original packaging. See Appendix B for optimum storage conditions.

Before printing on another type of paper, be sure to change the

Paper Source, Paper Size, and Media Type settings in your

printer software as described in Chapters 1 and 2.

Also be sure to turn off banner mode using the default-setting mode instructions on page B-8.

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Printing a Banner from a Macintosh

Follow these steps to print a banner or other custom-size project on a Macintosh:

1. Create the document in your word processor or other application software. You can create a banner in either portrait or landscape orientation.

You can create up to eight custom paper sizes. Give each one a unique name so you’ll be able to reuse them by selecting them from the Page Size list in the Page Setup dialog box.

2. Choose

Page Setup from the File menu. You see a dialog

box like the following:

Click to select your paper size

3. If you’re printing on roll paper, select

Slot(Banner)

from the Paper Source list.

Click to select your paper source

Click to define a custom paper size

Manual Feed

If you’re printing a banner on continuous computer paper, select

Tractor Feeder for the Paper Source.

4. Click the

Customize button.The following dialog box

appears:

Click to create a new paper size

5. Click the

New button.

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Note: Your software application may allow you to print a banner longer than 44 inches. See your software documentation for details.

Note: The printer saves the cut off (or tear off) position and it remains in effect until you change it again, even after turning off the printer.

6. Type a name for your custom size in the box. Then type your paper’s width in the length of up to

44 inches for the Height. (This works for

New Paper Size

Width field and a

banners in either “landscape” or “portrait” orientation.)

OK.

Click

7. Choose

Portrait or Landscape, depending on the

orientation of the banner or document you created. Set the printable area if necessary.

8. Click

9. Choose

OK.

Print from the File menu or click the print icon in

your application. You see a printer settings dialog box (as shown on page 1-9).

10. Choose the

Media Type setting that matches your banner

paper or canvas cloth as described in the table on page 3-4. (For continuous computer paper, choose

Plain Paper.)

11. Check the rest of the printer software settings as described in Chapters 1 and 2. Then click

Print to print your banner.

12. When your print job finishes printing, the printer feeds the paper to the default cut off (or tear off) position (as long as the auto tear-off feature is on in default-setting mode). If necessary, press the

Micro Adjust buttons to move the

paper forward or backward to the cut off position.

13. If you are using the optional Banner Paper Cutter, follow the instructions on in the following section. Otherwise, use scissors to cut the paper.

To remove continuous paper, see page 3-19.

If you want to print another roll paper project, the printer feeds the roll paper back to the loading position when it receives a new print job.

If you won’t be using your roll paper for awhile, store it in its original packaging. See Appendix B for optimum storage conditions.

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Before printing on another type of paper, be sure to change the

Paper Source, Paper Size, and Media Type settings in your

printer software as described in Chapters 1 and 2.

Also be sure to turn off banner mode using the default-setting mode instructions on page B-8.

Removing a Printed Banner

Follow these steps to remove a printed banner using the optional banner paper cutter:

Note: If you purchased the optional banner paper cutter, see its documentation for installation instructions.

The roll paper cut-off position you set remains in effect until you change it again, even when you turn off the printer.

1. If you turned auto tear-off mode on (as instructed in step 1

on page 3-24), the printer automatically feeds the paper to the tear-off position when it’s finished printing. If you didn’t turn on auto tear-off mode, press the

LF/FF button

to advance the paper to the cut-off position.

Micro Adjust D and Micro Adjust U buttons as

Press necessary to move the end of the banner to the edge of the banner paper cutting guide.

2. Insert the left edge of the paper into the slot on the cutting unit.

3. Slowly slide the cutting unit all the way to the right while lifting up slightly on the left edge of the paper. If you slide the cutting unit too quickly, apply uneven pressure, or pull on the paper, your banner will have an uneven, rippled edge instead of a smooth one.

4. Slide the cutting unit all the way to the left. Otherwise, the next time you print, you may get a paper jam.

5. If you want to print another roll paper project, the printer will feed the roll paper back to the loading position when it receives a new print job. Go to step 10.

If you won’t be using the roll paper again right away, continue with step 6.

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Note: You don’t need to remove the banner paper cutter when printing on other media. Simply slide it all the way to the left when you’re finished cutting with it.

If you need to remove the banner paper cutter, see its documentation for removal instructions.

6. Press the

Load/Eject button to eject the paper backward.

7. Using your hands, roll back the paper all the way out of the manual feed slot and onto the roll. When it’s completely out, the

8. Press the

Pause and Paper Out S lights turn on.

Pause button to turn off the lights.

9. If you won’t be using your roll paper for awhile, store it in its original packaging. See Appendix C for optimum storage conditions.

10. Before printing on another type of paper, be sure to change

Paper Source, Paper Size, and Media Type settings

the in your printer software as described in Chapters 1 and 2.

Also be sure to turn off banner mode using the default-setting mode instructions on page B-8.

If you’ll be printing on continuous paper, also be sure to reset the paper-release lever, as described on page 3-16.

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Managing

Print Jobs and

Network Printing

Your printer software includes several utilities for managing print jobs. You can use them to monitor your printer’s status, set up large jobs to print later, and handle network printing. If you’re using your printer on a network, you need to follow the special setup procedures in this chapter.

This chapter provides instructions for the following:

◗ Managing print jobs with Windows ◗ Managing print jobs with Windows NT ◗ Managing print jobs on a Macintosh ◗ Network printing on a PC ◗ Network printing on a Macintosh

Managing Print Jobs With Windows

Your Windows printer software includes two management utilities: the Spool Manager and Status Monitor.

◗ The Spool Manager starts automatically when you send a

job to the printer (Windows Me/98/95). It allows you to print in the background while you continue to work on your computer and to hold jobs to print at a later time. If you’re using your printer on a network, it also handles multiple print jobs that come in at the same time.

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◗ The Status Monitor also starts automatically when you

send a job to the printer. It displays on your screen to alert you about printer, paper, and ink status.

Note: EPSON Status Monitor will not display ink levels if you are using Windows 98 or Me and connecting to the printer through a USB port or through a network.

menus

queue

print job file

Using the Spool Manager

The Spool Manager works like the Windows Print Manager. When you send a job to your printer, your printer software creates a temporary print job file, stores it in the C:\TEMP or C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder or directory, and assigns it to a print queue. The software then sends the file to your printer at the right time.

◗ To open the Spool Manager while you’re printing, click

Spool Manager icon that appears on the Taskbar.

the

◗ To open it at any time, double-click the

icon in the

EPSON program group or folder.

You see the Spool Manager window:

The Spool Manager window displays the status of your print queues and print jobs and lets you control them. Here are some of the things you can do:

Spool Manager4

For information about any of these procedures, use the Spool Manager Help utility.

◗ Hold or release a queue ◗ Send print jobs to your printer over a network ◗ Hold, re-queue, or delete a print job ◗ Prevent the Despooler window from appearing on your

screen whenever you print (see page 1-7 for information on the Despooler window)

◗ Change your default spool directory

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Deleting a Stalled Print Job

If you have trouble printing, it may be because of a stalled print job. Follow these steps to delete it so you can continue printing:

1. Open the Spool Manager as described on page 4-2.

2. Click on any print jobs marked Document menu and click

3. Click

Yes.

Held, then open the

Delete.

4. Exit Spool Manager and try printing again.

Changing the Default Spool Directory

If you get an error message when you try to print, or printing is very slow, you can try changing your default spool directory. Follow these steps:

1. Make a directory on your hard disk where you want Spool Manager to store print job files, for example, C:\SPLTEMP.

2. Open the Spool Manager as described on page 4-2.

3. Choose

4. In the dialog box, change the spool directory to the one you created in step 1. Then click

Default Spool Directory from the Options menu.

OK.

5. Make sure then choose

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 is selected, and

Setup from the Queue menu. The Queue

Setup dialog box appears.

6. Make sure the spool directory is the same as in step 1. Also make sure

Use Print Manager for this port is checked. (If

you’re using Windows 95 and don’t see the Status Monitor

when you print, leave it unchecked.) Click

OK.

7. Close Spool Manager.

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Using the Status Monitor

The Status Monitor displays automatically in the Despooler window when you send a print job to the printer. However, you

Note: EPSON Status Monitor will not display ink levels if you are using Windows 98 or Me and connecting to the printer through a USB port or through a network.

can use it at any time to see how much ink you have left. Follow these steps:

1. Access the Main printer settings dialog box as described on page 1-2 (Windows) or page 1-9 (Macintosh).

2. Click the

For information about these three utilities, see Chapter 5

Utility tab. You see the Utility menu:

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Note: To scroll through the settings in the Paper Status box and see the full names of the listed options, click in the field you want to view and use the arrow keys to view the option name.

3. Click the

EPSON Status Monitor icon.

You see the Despooler window with the Status Monitor (Media Check, Paper Status, and Ink Status) at the top:

Status Monitor

Despooler

4. Check the amount of ink and paper you have left. For more information about the Despooler window, see page 1-7.

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Managing Print Jobs With Windows NT

Windows NT 4.0 servers and workstations include a messenger service to alert you to printer errors or let you know when a print job is finished. If you have appropriate network access privileges 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 Windows NT documentation for details.

Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh

Your Macintosh printer software includes two utilities for managing your print jobs: Monitor.

EPSON Monitor3 and Status

◗ If you’re using background printing,

starts automatically when you send a job to the printer. It handles printing while you continue to work on your Macintosh and lets you track documents that are waiting to be printed.

◗ The Status Monitor alerts you to any problems that occur

during printing. You can also use it any time to see how much ink you have left.

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Note: Background printing is slower and may also slow down your system.

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Using EPSON Monitor3

The EPSON Monitor3 utility lets you continue to work on your Macintosh while your document is printing. To use this utility, however, you need to turn on background printing and increase the memory allocation for

Follow these steps:

1. If you didn’t turn on background printing when you selected your printer, open the Chooser from the Apple menu. Select the

Background Printing, click On and close the Chooser.

2. To increase the memory allocated to Monitor3, select

EPSON Monitor3 in the Extensions folder in your System

folder. Then choose the Memory Requirements to 2000K or 3000K, depending on your system’s available RAM.

Monitor3.

SC3000 or SC3000(AT) icon. Under

Get Info from the File menu and set

3. To use Monitor3 while you’re printing, select the

Monitor3

icon in the Application menu at the right end of

the menu bar. You see a dialog box like the following:

Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing

Click here to show the print settings

Click to check ink levels

If you’re not using background printing and you need to concel printing, hold down the J key and press the . (period) key.

EPSON

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Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

Using the Macintosh Status Monitor

You can use the Status Monitor to check the level of ink in your printer and to control the way your software warns you about printer problems. Follow these steps:

1. Choose

Print from the File menu or click the print icon in

your application. You see the printer settings dialog box.

2. Click the

For information about these three utilities, see Chapter 5

3. Click the

Utility button. You see the Utility menu:

Status Monitor icon. The software checks the

amount of ink remaining and displays the Status Monitor:

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Click to recheck ink level

Note: If you need to install a network interface card in your printer, see the Quick Setup guide for instructions.

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

Network Printing on a PC

You can use your printer on a network under Windows or another network operating system. First you need to set up your printer using either the network’s printer port setup functions or your printer software’s built-in network support.

If you’re setting up your printer for Windows XP or 2000, see the instructions on page 4-9. For Windows NT, see page 4-11. For other network operating systems, see your network documentation for instructions or use the printer software’s network support, as described on page 4-12.

Setting Up a Network Port on Windows XP or 2000

The process of setting up a network port is similar on Windows XP and Windows 2000. Although this section shows Windows XP, you’ll see similar screens in Windows 2000. For either system, make sure you are logged in to the computer as an administrator.

1. Do one of the following:

◗ In Windows XP, click

Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes.

◗ In Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Printers.

2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 printer icon, then click

3. On the Ports tab, click Add Port.

Properties.

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Start > Control Panel >

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

You see this window:

4. Select

Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port. You see

the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port wizard.

5. Click

6. In the

Next. You see a window like this:

Printer Name or IP Address box, enter the

printer’s name or IP address and click

Next.

7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the wizard.

8. Click

Close to close the Printer Ports window, then click

Apply on the Properties window.

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Note: If you connected the printer directly to a Windows NT server or you’re using a different network protocol, see your Windows NT documentation for instructions on configuring your printer for the network. If you’re using an optional interface card, also see the documentation that came with the card.

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 4.0

If you installed an optional network interface card in your printer and installed the printer software as described in the Quick Setup booklet, follow the steps below to connect the remote printer to each system on the network using the TCP/IP (or LPR) protocol.

1. Follow the instructions to configure the interface card in the manual that came with the card.

2. To connect the printer to a TCP/IP (or LPR) port, open the Control Panel and select

3. Right-click the select

Properties.

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 icon, then

4. Select the Ports tab and click the

5. Select

LPR Port in the Port list. Then click New Port.

Printers.

Add Port button.

6. Type the IP address of the card in the first box and type a short name for the printer in the second box. Then click

OK.

7. Click

Close.

8. You see the address and name of the printer in the Port list. Click

OK to exit printer properties.

Now you can print to the remote printer. Repeat these steps for each system on the network that needs to access the printer.

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Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

Using the Printer Software’s Built-in Network Support for Windows Me/98/95

To use your printer software’s built-in network support, you first need to install the printer software on all the network computers that will use the printer. See the Quick Setup booklet for instructions. Once the printer software is installed, you can set up Spool Manager to send print job files from each computer to a shared directory on the computer connected to the printer.

Follow the steps in the next sections to set up a print job directory on the system connected to the printer (the host system) and each remote system (client) on the network. You also need to specify the port and network path to the printer, as described on page 4-13.

Setting Up the Host System

Follow these steps to set up the computer connected to the printer:

1. Create an icon for the (EPSPLMGR.EXE in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder or directory).

2. Place this icon in the Startup folder.

3. Double-click the Spool Manager window.

4. Double-click the queue you want to use for network printing. The Queue Setup dialog box appears.

5. Click the

Printing from remote queues option.

6. Click the directory that will receive print job files.

7. Click

Remote Despool tab and then click the

Browse button and select the remote server

OK and minimize the Spool Manager window.

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EPSON Spool Manager

EPSON Spool Manager icon to open the

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

Setting Up Remote Systems

Follow these steps to set up client computers on the network:

1. Open the Spool Manager window as described on page 4-2.

2. In the Spool Manager window, double-click the queue you want to use for network printing. The Queue Setup dialog box appears.

3. Click the

4. Click the

Spool to remote printer button.

Browse button and select the directory you’re

using for print job files on the host system.

5. Click

OK and minimize the Spool Manager window.

Setting Up Your Network Path

If you want to use your printer on a network running Windows Me/98/95, you need to set up the port and network path on the computer connected to the printer. Follow these steps:

1. Double-click

2. Double-click the

3. Right-click the choose

My Computer.

Printers folder.

EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 icon and

Properties.

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Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

4. Click the

5. Click the to the printer and click

Details tab. The following dialog box appears:

Add Port button, then specify the network path

OK.

6. Open the Spool Manager window as described on page 4-2.

7. In the Spool Manager window, double-click your printer’s queue. The Queue Setup dialog box appears.

8. Make sure the checked. Then click

Use Print Manager for this port option is

OK.

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Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

Network Printing on a Macintosh

If you want to use your printer on an AppleTalk® network, you need to install the optional Ethernet Quick Setup guide.

Then you can use the printer in the Chooser. The your hard drive along with the other printer software.

EPSON Namer utility and set up your

EPSON Namer was installed on

™

card as described in the

Assigning a Name to the Printer

Follow these steps to use the EPSON Namer utility:

1. Double-click the

2. Click the

3. Select the AppleTalk zone where your printer is located.

4. Under distinguish it from other printers on the network.

5. Click

SC3000(AT) icon in the Device Types window.

New Name, type a name from your printer to

Rename and then click Done.

EPSON Namer icon on your hard drive.

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Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing

Setting Up the Printer for AppleTalk

Make sure your printer is turned on and then follow these steps to set up your printer on an AppleTalk network:

1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the

SC3000(AT) icon.

3. Select the AppleTalk zone you want to use. A list of all printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right.

4. Click the name you assigned to your 3000

in step 4 of the previous section. You see a prompt

EPSON Stylus COLOR

asking you to confirm your choice.

5. Click

OK.

If your printer name doesn’t appear, make sure the printer is turned on and correctly connected, then click

RETRY.

6. To ensure compatibility, leave Background Printing turned off.

7. Close the Chooser.

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Maintenance and

Transportation

It’s easy to keep your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 printer working at its best. All you have to do is follow the simple instructions in this chapter for replacing ink cartridges, performing routine maintenance, and moving the printer.

This chapter covers the following procedures:

◗ Cleaning the print heads ◗ Replacing an ink cartridge ◗ Aligning the print heads ◗ Cleaning the printer ◗ Transporting the printer

Note: You must print a few lines (for example, a nozzle check) after each print head cleaning in order to reset the cleaning cycle.

Cleaning the Print Heads

If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint, dots are missing from the image, or you see thin white lines, you may need to clean the print heads. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly.

Cleaning the print heads uses ink, so clean them only if print quality declines. There are two ways to clean the print heads:

◗ The Head Cleaning utility in your printer software ◗ The printer’s control panel buttons.

Use either method if your printer is connected directly to the computer. Use the control panel if your printer is connected via an optional network interface card.

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Maintenance and Transportation

Using the Head Cleaning Utility

Follow these steps to run the utility from a Windows computer or a Macintosh:

Note: If any Ink Out lights are flashing or on, you need to replace the ink cartridge instead. See page 5-4 for instructions.

If you were printing when you started cleaning the print heads, the Pause light may still be on. Press the Pause button to turn off the light and resume printing.

Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Pause light is flashing.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing.

2. Make sure all the

Ink Out B lights are off.

3. Access the Main printer settings dialog box as described in Chapter 1.

4. Click the

Utility tab (Windows) or the Utility button

(Macintosh). You see the Utility menu.

5. Click the

Head Cleaning icon.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print heads. You can clean the black or color print head separately, or you can clean both. Cleaning each head takes up to three minutes, during which the printer makes some noise and the

Operate and Pause lights flash.

When the lights stops flashing, you need to run a nozzle check to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle.

7. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click

nozzle check pattern

(Macintosh), and then click

(Windows) or Confirmation

Next. See page 5-4 for

instructions on examining the nozzle check pattern.

If, however, the Pause light is still flashing after 10 minutes and the printer is not moving or making any noise, you may turn off the printer.

If your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps above. If you don’t notice any improvement after doing this four or five times, check the print quality solutions in Chapter 6.

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Epson Stylus Color 3000 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

PC System Requirements

Macintosh System Requirements

How To Use Your Manuals

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Where To Get Help

ENERGY STAR Compliance

Energy-saving Tips

Important Safety Instructions

Printing from Windows

Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications

Setting Default Printer Options

Checking Printer Status

Printing from a Macintosh

Using Online Help

Accessing Help from Windows Applications

Accessing Help from Windows 95 and Later

Accessing Help from Windows 3.1

Accessing Help from Windows NT 4.0

Accessing Help from Macintosh Applications

Using the Control Panel

Lights

Buttons

Using Predefined Advanced Settings

Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects

Customizing Color Settings

Using ColorSync on the Macintosh

Saving Custom Settings

Deleting Custom Settings

Redefining Custom Settings

Using Special Media Types

Media Loading and Software Settings Guidelines

Additional Media Loading Guidelines

Printing on Single Sheets

Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

Loading Paper in the Manual Feeder

Printing on Continuous Paper

Removing Continuous Paper

Using the Micro Adjust Buttons

Adjusting the Loading Position

Adjusting the Tear-off Position

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheet Paper

Printing a Banner or Other Roll Paper Project

Loading Roll Paper

Printing a Banner from Windows

Printing a Banner from a Macintosh

Removing a Printed Banner

Managing Print Jobs With Windows

Using the Spool Manager

Using the Status Monitor

Managing Print Jobs With Windows NT

Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh

Using EPSON Monitor3

Using the Macintosh Status Monitor

Network Printing on a PC

Setting Up a Network Port on Windows XP or 2000

Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 4.0

Using the Printer Software’s Built-in Network Support for Windows Me/98/95

Network Printing on a Macintosh

Assigning a Name to the Printer

Setting Up the Printer for AppleTalk

Cleaning the Print Heads

Using the Head Cleaning Utility