Epson Stylus Color 800 User Guide

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Where to Find Information

This User’s Guide
Provides you with all the information you need to use your EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 and consumable products, from setting up to troubleshooting. If you use Microsoft
®
, see the Windows NT-based software users guide.
NT
If you use DOS, see Appendix A to get information on installing the printer software, changing the print settings, and maintaining the printer using the control panel. Appendix A also may be useful for Windows and Macintosh users.
If you encounter problems with the printer, see Chapter 10, “Troubleshooting.”
Online Help
Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the Windows printer software that controls your printer. See Chapter 4 for information on accessing online help.
®
Color Guide
Explains the ABC’s of color printing and shows you how to get impressive results from your printer.
Customer Support
Contact Customer Support if your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem with the troubleshooting information in this guide and online help. See “Contacting Customer Support” in Chapter 10.
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Color Ink Jet Printer
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The in format io n contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registere d tradema r ks and EPSO N ESC/P 2 and EPSON Stylus are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPO RATIO N.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON discla i ms any and all ri ghts in those marks.
Copyright © 1996 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
User’s Guide
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Declaration of Conformity

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 an d EN 45014
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Su wa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392 Japan
Repres e n tative: EPSON EUROP E B.V . Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 11 83
AT Amstelveen The Netherlands
Declares that the Prod uc t:
Product Name: Ink Jet Printer Type Name: EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 Model: P930A
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
Directive 89/336/ EEC:
EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3
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Directive 73/23/EEC:
EN 60950
October 1996
M. Hamamoto President of EPSON EU ROPE B.V.
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Contents

Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1
A few precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Chapter 1
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
When using your printer with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
When using your printer with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Consumable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Chapter 2
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Using a printer stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Installing the Printer Software in Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Installing in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Installing in Windows 95 (using plug-and-play) . . . . . . 2-16
Installing in Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Getting to Know Your Printer
Getting Started
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Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Using the built-in serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Using an optional EPSON interface card . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . 2-24
Installing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Assigning a name to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Using the Chooser to select your printer . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Using the AppleTalk connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Chapter 3
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Chapter 4
Introducing the Printer Software Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Accessing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
From Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
From Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
From Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Using the Automatic Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Using the Predefined Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Customizing the Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Making the Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Using EPSON Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
EPSON Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Print Head Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Starting to Print with Windows
Using the Printer Software for Windows
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Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Understanding the Despooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Getting Information Through Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
From Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
From Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
From Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Chapter 5
Starting to Print with Macintosh
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Chapter 6
Using the Printer Software for Macintosh
Introducing the Printer Software Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Using the Automatic Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Using the Predefined Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Customizing the Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Making your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Saving your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Choosing your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Modifying visual effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Controlling the printing quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Making the Color and Halftoning settings . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Changing the Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Defining a Custom Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Using EPSON Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
EPSON StatusMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Print Head Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Using the EPSON Monitor2 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
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Chapter 7
Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
About special media cleaning sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Loading Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Using EPSON Photo Paper (S041134) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Removing the perforated margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Storing EPSON Photo Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Printing on Special Paper
Chapter 8
Available Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Installing Optional Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Using the serial interface card (C82305✽/C82306✽) . . . . . 8-5
Chapter 9
Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Printing with an empty color ink cartridge . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Using Optional Interfaces
Maintenance and Transportation
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Chapter 10
Troubleshooting
Diagnosing the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Error indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Self testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Hex dump mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
Paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Printing quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Increasing the Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Ink Cartridge Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users . . 10-35
For Australian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
For Hong Kong and Singapore users . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
For Philippines users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Appendix A
Using the Printer with DOS
Installing the Printer Software for DOS Programs . . . . . . . A-2
Changing the Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Using the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Changing the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Selecting fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Using the print head alignment utility . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
Using the printer’s control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . A-13
Using Power-On Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
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Appendix B
Basics of Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Image Resolution and Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Basics of Color Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Tips for Color Printing
Appendix C
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
Serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13
Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14
ESC/P 2 control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14
IBM X24E emulation control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-15
Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-16
International character sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-20
Characters available with ESC ( ^ command . . . . . . . . . C-21
Glossary
Specifications
Index
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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all wa rnin g s and ins tru cti on s mark ed o n the prin te r.
Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a
radiator or heat source.
Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
Do not 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.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
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 ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp
cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.
Except as specifically explained in this 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.
If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
A few precautions
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
cartridge during printing.
Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the
cartridge. 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 heads.
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Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may be come unu sa ble other w ise.
Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it
from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them.
Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
Always turn the printer off using the P power button.
P
When this button is pressed, the briefly then goes out. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the
Before transporting the printer, make sure the print heads
are capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place.
power light flashes
P
power light is off.
NERGY STAR Compliance
E
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
S
The International is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
NERGY STAR Office Equipment Program
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For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Safety information
Warning:
for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to
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the supply voltage.
Important:
are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth Blue — Neutral Brown — Live
If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L.
G
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance
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If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
c
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.
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Chapter 1

Getting to Know You r Printer

Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
When using your printer with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
When using your printer with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Consumable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
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Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
paper support extension
sheet feeder
output tray
ink cartridge clamps
paper support
edge guides
printer cover
tab
output tray extension
black print head cleaning button
load/eject button
adjust lever
1-2
Getting to Kno w Your Printer
power button
control panel
color print head cleaning button
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Buttons
Buttons Function
Loads and eject s paper. Star t s c har ging in k (aft er y o u
E
load/eject
P
power
black print
Y
head cleaning
color print
X
head cleaning
finish the ink cartridge replacement procedure).
Turns the printe r on and off. C le ar s the prin t bu ffer if pressed twice while the power is on.
Cleans the black prin t head if pressed for about three seconds. S tarts the black ink ca r t r id g e replac ement procedure if presse d whil e the B ink out light is flashing or on. Thi s button is l ocated inside the prin ter c over .
Cleans the col or pr int head if pr esse d for about three seconds. Starts the color ink cartridge replacement procedure if presse d whil e the A ink out light is flashing or on. Thi s button is l ocated inside the prin ter c over .
Lights
The lights on the front of the printer indicate the printer status, such as receiving data, paper jam, or ink is low. The following table describes what the lights mean.
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B
S
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N
FOO
-
-
--
--
N
= on, O = off, F = flashing, - = irrelevant
A
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F
--
--
N
F
N
Printer Sta tus
P
Receiving data, replacing an ink cartridge,
F
charging ink, or cle ani ng pri nt heads. Paper out. Load paper in the sheet feeder; then
press the E load/ej ec t button to resum e pr inting. Paper jam. T ur n off the pri n t er and gently pull all
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the paper out of the pr inter. Ink low. The black ink cartridge is nearly empty.
Obtain a re pl ac em e n t bl ac k i n k ca r tr i dg e (S020108).
Ink out. The blac k in k cart r i dg e i s em pty . Replace the bl ac k in k cartridge (S 020108).
Ink low. The color ink cartridge is nearly empty.
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Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge (S020089).
Ink out. The color ink cartridge is empty.
-
Replace the c ol or ink cartridg e (S020089).
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System Requ irements
When using your printer with a PC
To use your printer, you need Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT, or DOS; a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. For system requirements and details on using the printer software with Windows NT, see the
User’s Guide.
To install and use the printer software (printer driver and utilities) included on the CD-ROM or floppy disk packed with your printer, the following is required:
Minimum system Recommended system
80386/16 MHz processor Pentium processor 16MB RAM 32MB RAM 20MB hard disk space More than 50MB free disk space VGA monitor VGA or better monitor
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requireme nts .
Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Printer software
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When using your printer with a Macintosh
The following are the hardware and system requirements that must be met to use this printer with a Macintosh.
Applicable computer models (as of July 1, 1996)
Macintosh LC II, LC III, LC475, LC520, LC575, LC630 Macintosh IIcx, IIci, IIsi, IIvi, IIvx Macintosh Quadra Series Macintosh Centris Series Macintosh PowerBook Series (excluding PowerBook 100) Macintosh PowerBook Duo Series Macintosh Performa Series Power Macintosh Series
Interface cables
To use your printer with a Macintosh, you need a standard Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (8-pin mini-circular connector) or equivalent.
Environment
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Minimum system Recommended system
System 7.1 System 7.5 or late r 3MB of available memory 8MB or more of available memory
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Note:
The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, choose About This Macintosh from the Apple menu and refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused Block” (1,024K=1MB).
The memory requirements above are for printing on Letter size paper. These requirem ents may vary depend ing on the size of the paper, the type of application you are using, and the complexity of the document you want to print.
You need an additional 1MB of available memory when background printing is turned on.
In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also need 6MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software. To print, you need extra hard disk space amounting to about double the size of the file you want to print.
Options and Consumable Produc ts
Options
The following options are available for use with your printer.
Interface cards
A number of optional interfaces are available to supplement the printer’s built-in parallel and serial interfaces. See Chapter 8 for more information.
If you are not sure whether you need an optional interface or if you want to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.
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Serial Interface Card C82305✽/C82306 32KB Serial Interface Card C82307✽/C82308 32KB Parallel Interface Card C82310 32KB IEEE-488 Interface Card C82313 Twinax Interface Card C82315 Coax Interface Card C82314 LocalTalk In ter face Card C8231 2 Ethernet Inter face Card C8233 1 Type B Bi-directional Parallel Interface Card C82345
Note:
The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.
Interface cables
EPSON supplies several types of interface cables. You can use any interface cable that meets the specifications listed below. See your computer manual for any additional requirements.
Parallel Interface Cable (shielded) C83602✽ from
D-SUB 25-pin (computer) to Amphenol 57 (printer)
Serial Interface Cable C83603✽/C83604✽ from
D-SUB 25-pin (computer) to D-SUB 25-pin (printer)
1
Serial Interface Cable C83605✽/C83606✽ from D-SUB 9-pin (computer) to D-SUB 25-pin (printer)
Note:
The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.
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Consumable products
Ink cartridg e s
Black ink cartridge S020108 Color ink cartridge S020089
EPSON special media
Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, paper specifically designed for ink jet printers such as EPSON’s
dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041060 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041062 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) S041067 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 × 8 in.) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10 in.) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) S041072 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (A4) S041126 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (Letter) S041124 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter) S041064 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106 EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6 in.) S041134
will meet mos t hi gh- qu ali ty prin t in g ne eds .
S041025
S041026
360
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Note:
The availability of special media varies by country.
Ink jet printers are particularly sensitive to the condition of your paper. Keep unused paper in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place.
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Chapter 2

Getting Started

Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Using a printer stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Installing the Printer Software in Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Installing in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Installing in Windows 95 (using plug-and-play) . . . . . . 2-16
Installing in Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Using the built-in serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Using an optional EPSON interface card . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2
Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh . . . . . . . 2-24
Installing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Assigning a name to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Using the Chooser to select your printer . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Using the AppleTalk connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
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Unpacking the Printer
Your printer box should contain a CD-ROM, which includes the printer software that runs your printer, and the following items:
paper support
printer
power cord
color ink cartridgeblack ink cartridge
In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer. The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location.
Remove all protective materials packed with your printer before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the instructions inserted with the printer to remove these materials. Save all packaging and protective materials in case you need to transport the printer later.
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Attaching the Paper Support
Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer as shown below.
Note:
To print on transparencies, you need to reposition the paper support as described in “Loading Transparencies” in Chapter 7.
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Choosing a Place for the Printer
Follow the guidelines listed below when placing your printer.
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will
not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Place the printer close enough to the computer for the
interface cable to reach it easily.
Leave adequate room for easy operation and maintenance.
Leave enough room on the table at the front of the printer
to lower the output tray.
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Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid
changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers. Also, avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause fluctuations in line voltage.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.
Using a printer stand
When using a printer stand, note the following:
Use a stand that can support at least 15.0 kg (33.2 lb).
Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should
always be kept level.
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Plugging in the Printer
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the control panel.
2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet you will be plugging it into. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source.
Caution:
It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. If the
c
rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.
P
2
3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.
4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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Installing the Ink Cartridges
Warning:
The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary
w
use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Install the ink cartridges as follows:
Note:
Only open an ink cartridge package just before you install the cartridge, or the ink may dry up.
1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer; then, holding the tab on the cover, open the printer cover.
2. Turn on the printer by pressing the
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P
power button.
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The print heads move slightly to the left, which is the black ink cartridge install position (color ink cartridge
B
installation begins in step 7). The
P
come on and the
Caution:
Do not move the print heads by hand. Otherwise you may
c
damage the printer.
3. Lift up the black ink cartridge clamp, which is marked with a
H
symbol.
power light flashes.
and A ink out lights
2
4. Open the black ink cartridge package that came with your printer. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge as shown below.
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Note:
To ensure that the ink charging process is completed properly, use the ink cartridge packed with your printer the first time you install the ink cartridges.
black ink cartridge (S020108)
Caution:
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5. Lower the ink cartridge into the ink cartridge holder with the label face-up and the arrow mark pointing to the rear.
You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges. If you attempt to print using a cartridge with this tape seal still attached, the cartridge may become unusable.
Do not remove the whole tape seal (especially the white portion) from the top of the cartridge. Remove only the yellow portion.
Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the cartridges; otherwise, ink will leak.
color ink cartridge (S020089)
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6. Press the clamp down until it locks in place.
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Caution:
Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their
c
clamps again until you replace the cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable.
Installation instructions for the color ink cartridge follow. If either of the cartridges is not installed, the printer will not work.
7. Press the heads to the color ink cartridge installation position. The clamp that secures the color ink cartridge is marked with a
I
symbol.
Caution:
Do not move the print heads by hand. Press the
c
cleaning button to move them to the color ink cartridge installation position. Otherwise you may damage the printer.
X
cleaning button. The printer moves the print
X
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8. Lift up the color ink cartridge clamp. Install the color ink cartridge as described in steps 4 to 6, substituting “color ink cartridge” for “black ink cartridge” where appropriate. Then go to step 9 to complete the ink cartridge installation.
E
9. Press the The printer moves the print heads and begins charging the ink delivery system.
load/eject button then close the printer cover.
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Note:
E
Even if you do not press the moves the print heads and begins the ink charging process about 60 seconds after you install the ink cartridges.
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The ink charging process takes several minutes to complete, during which time the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds. These sounds are normal. When the ink delivery system has been charged, the print heads return to their home position.
2
Caution:
During the ink charging process, the
c
flashes. Never turn off the printer while the is flashing.
The number of pages a black ink cartridge can print varies according to the amount of text and graphics you print. The life of a color ink cartridge depends on the amount and the number of colors used in your documents.
Note:
When ink runs out, see “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” in Chapter 9.
Now you are ready to connect the printer to your computer. To connect the printer to your PC, see the following section. To connect it to your Macintosh, see page 2-21.
P
power light
P
power light
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Connecting the Printer to Your PC
Connecting the printer to your computer using the built-in parallel interface requires a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. To connect the printer to a Macintosh, see page 2-21.
Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer:
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector below the interface connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel interface. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
Now see the next section for instructions on installing the printer software. You must install the printer software before using your printer.
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Installing the Printer Software in Your PC
After connecting the printer to your computer, install the Windows printer software. This software is included in the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus COLOR 800” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. For installation instructions for the NT-based printer software, see the
Software User’s Guide
Your printer software includes:
Printer driver
The printe r driv er gives yo u co mple te cont ro l ove r your printer. With it, you can make settings such as Print Quality, Media Type, and Paper Size.
Utilities
The Status Monitor utility allows you to check the current status of your printer. The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities help you to keep your printer in top operating condition.
EPSON folder or program group
The EPSON folder (Windows 95) or program group (Windows 3.1) contains the EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 Help, Spool Manager 4, and EPSON ReadMe files. Help gives you instant on-screen access to detailed information and instructions on how to use your printer and printer software, Spool Manager 4 provides you with extra control over the printing process, and ReadMe contains the most up-to-date information available regarding your printer and printer software.
.
Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Printer
2
If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, before you begin installation, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, you can use the Driver disk creation utility included on the CD. See page 2-16 for Windows 95, or page 2-19 for Windows 3.1.
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Installing in Windows 95
Follow the steps below to install the printer software in Windows 95.
1. Make sure Windows 95 is running and the printer is off.
2. Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Click appears, shown below.
If this dialog box does not appear when you insert the printer software CD, double-click the double-click the CD-ROM drive icon (or floppy disk drive icon if using the floppy disk version). If the dialog box shown above still does not appear, double-click the
Setup.exe
through the folder to find it.
icon. You may need to use the arrows to scroll
in the dialog box that
Install
My Computer
icon, then
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Note:
If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software included on your CD-ROM, click the
utility
button and follow the on-screen instructions.
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3. Select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box.
4. Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 is selected, and click
to start the printer software installation. Follow the
OK
on-screen messages and when the installation is complete, click OK again.
Your printer sof twar e is no w in st all ed. Fo r infor m ation on opening and using the software, see Chapter 3, “Printing With Windows.”
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Installing in Windows 95 (using plug-and-play)
Follow these steps to install the printer software using Windows 95 plug-and-play capabilities.
Note:
To install the printer software using Windows* 95 plug-and-play capabilities, your computer’s parallel port must be an IEEE 1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel port. See your computer documentation for more information.
1. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer’s parallel port.
2. Turn off your printer and computer, if necessary.
3. Turn on the printer first; then turn on the computer. Your computer begins loading Windows 95.
4. If you defined a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the New Hardware Found screen.
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Note:
If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen or if you run into any kind of problem, click installation procedure on page 2-13 instead.
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Cancel
and follow the
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5. Make sure your printer model name is displayed on the screen. Then click the
hardware manufacturer
other buttons.
Driver from disk provided by
button. Do not select any of the
6. Click OK. You see the Install From Disk screen.
7. Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Depending on the country, the CD-ROM may contain multiple-language versions of the printer software.
First try typing message does not appear, proceed to step 8. If an error message does appear, you have the multiple-language version and you need to click OK to return to the Install From Disk screen. Type language by typing
Portugal
your CD-ROM drive uses a drive letter other than “D”, substitute the appropriate letter.)
If you use the floppy disk version, insert it in a disk drive. If the drive you are installing from is displayed on the screen, click OK. Otherwise, change the drive letter in the
manufacturer’s files from
8. At the next screen you can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box. We recommend that you keep the model name as show n . The prog r am will co py the file s to your hard disk and add an icon to the Printers folder using the printer name you assign. To use this printer as the default printer for Windows 95 applications, select (No is the default setting.)
, or
D:\Win95
Spanish
and clicking OK. If an error
then specify your preferred
D:\
English, Francais, German, Italian
, followed by
box and click OK.
\Win95
. Click OK. (If
Copy
Yes
,
.
2
9. Click the
The printer software that controls your printer is now installed. For information on accessing and using the software, see Chapter 3, “Printing With Windows.”
Finish
button.
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Usin g y o ur printer on a net w ork with Windo ws 9 5
To use your printer on a network, you need to set up your printer as a network printer. Follow these steps:
1. Double-click the
2. Double-click the
3. Right-click the icon of your printer, and click sure to right-click.
4. Click the
Details
My Computer Printers
tab. The following window appears:
folder .
icon.
Properties
. Be
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5. Click the the printer. Click OK.
Note:
If you want to print from DOS applications as well as from Windows applications, click the instead of the box and select the printer port your printer is connected to, then specify the network path to the printer. Make sure
at logon
6. After you have made your settings on the Details menu, click
Start Manager4
Add Port
is selected, then click OK.
, point to
. The Spool Manager window opens.
button, then specify the network path to
Capture Printer Port
Add Port
Programs
button. Click anywhere in the Device
and
Epson
, then click
button
Reconnect
Spool
2
7. Select your printer, click the The Queue setup window opens.
8. Make sure the it is on if the check box contains a check. Then click OK.
Now you can use your printer on a network.
Use Print Manager for this port
Queue
menu, then click
Setup
option is on;
.
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Installing in Windows 3.1
Follow these steps to install the software using Windows 3.1:
1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open.
2. Insert the Printer Software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. (If you use the floppy disk version, insert it in a floppy disk drive.)
3. In the File menu, select the Command Line box, type drive you are using is not drive D, substitute the correct letter. If you are installing from floppy disks, type
A:\SETUP
Note:
If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software included on your CD-ROM, type the dialog box that appears, click the
utility
(or
B:\SETUP
button and follow the on-screen instructions.
. You see the Run dialog box. In
Run
D:\SETUP
).
EPSETUP
. If the CD-ROM
instead of
Driver disk creation
SETUP
. In
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4. Click OK. You see the EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box.
5. Select your printer name and click OK. The installation program begins copying the printer software files. Follow the message that appears if you are installing from floppy disks.
After a few moments, the installation program creates the EPSON program group in Windows.
6. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation program.
The installation program automatically selects this printer as the default printer for Windows applications.
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The printer software that controls your printer is now installed. For information on accessing and using the software, see Chapter 3, “Printing With Windows.”
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Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh
The method you use to connect the printer to your Macintosh depends on whether you are using the printer’s built-in serial interface or an optional interface card (see page 8-2).
Using the built-in serial interface
To use the printer’s built-in serial interface, you will need an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable. Read the following steps to connect the printer to your Macintosh.
1. Make sure both your printer and Macintosh are switched off.
2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer.
3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem port or printer port on the Macintosh. The ports are marked with the following icons.
printer port
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4. Turn on the printer by pressing the P power button.
5. Turn on your Macintosh.
See “Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh” on page 2-23 for instructions on installing the printer software. You must install the printer software before using your printer.
Using an optional EPSON interface card
An optional LocalTalk or Ethernet interface card lets you use your printer on an AppleTalk network.
To use the LocalTalk Interface Card (C82312✽), you will need two LocalTalk Locking Connector Kits (DIN-8 version). Attach a connector box to the AppleTalk interface on the printer and to the printer port on the Macintosh. Then attach the LocalTalk cable between the two connector boxes. See the user’s guide that comes with the connector kits for more details.
To use the Ethernet Interface Card (C82331✽), see the user’s guide that comes with the card for setup information.
For information on installing these interface cards in the printer, see Chapter 8, “Using Optional Interfaces.”
Note:
The asterisk in the product number is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country.
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Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh
Always use the EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 Macintosh printer software when printing with your printer. This software is specially designed to allow easy access to all the features of the printer.
Caution:
Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your
c
printer software.
Installing the printer software
If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, before you begin installation, make a backup copy of the EPSON Macintosh printer software disk. Then perform the following procedure:
1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the EPSON printer software CD shipped with y our pr inter in to its C D-RO M dr ive. (If you use the floppy disk version, insert it in a disk drive.)
The EPSON printer software disk opens automatically and, depending on the country, displays either a single installer icon or separate folders containing installer icons for several languages. Double-click the displayed, or open the folder for your preferred language, then open the inside it.
folder and double-click the ins taller icon
Disk 1
Installer
icon if it is
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2. After the initial screen appears, click the following dialog box, where you can choose to install all or some of the software components included on your printer software CD. For information on the included software, see page 2-25.
3. If you want to install all of the printer software components included on your printer software CD-ROM, make sure the disk where you want to install the software is displayed in the Destination Disk box, then click
Continue
Install
to advance to
.
2
If you are low on disk space, select the pop-up menu and click
Package
The first time you install your printer software, you must select going to use your printer on an AppleTalk network, install
Epson Namer
installation, then click
Note:
Click the icon to get information on each component.
4. When a message appears informing you that installation is finished, click restart your computer.
plus any other components you need to install.
EPSON Stylus Printer Driver Package
as well. Confirm the destination for
Restart
EPSON Stylus Printer Driver
.
Install
to complete the installation and
Custom Instal l
Getting Started
from
. If you are
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If you are going to use the optional LocalTalk Interface Card (C82312✽) or Ethernet Interface Card (C82331✽), you need to assign a name to your printer using the EPSON Namer utility as described on page 2-27. If you are using a serial interface, skip to “Using the Chooser to select your printer” on page 2-27.
Printer software components
Your printer software CD-ROM contains the following software components:
EPSON Stylus Printer Driver Packag e
EPSON Stylus (EX)
This is the printer driver software that runs your printer if you are using the serial interface.
EPSON Stylus (AT)
This is the printer driver software that lets you use the printer on an AppleTalk network.
EPSON Monit o r2
Monitors and manages background printing jobs. You must turn on background printing in the Chooser to use this utility. For more information, see “Using the EPSON Monitor2 Utility” on page 6-25.
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ColorSync 2.0 and Profiles
Matche s the co lors in your prin tou t with the co lors displayed on your screen automatically. Use this when printing scanned photographs or computer graphics.
To use this feature, you may need to set the system profile for your monitor. Access the ColorSync System Profile utility through the Control Panel and click the
Set Profile
button. Select your monitor from the list of monitors that appears, and then click
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Select
. Close the dialog box.
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StatusMonitor
Keeps track of the current status of your printer, and alerts you when printer errors occur. You can open it from the Utility dialog box in the printer driver software. For more information, see “Using EPSON Printer Utilities” in Chapter 6.
Nozzle Check
Checks the print heads for clogging. You can open this utility from the Utility dialog box in the printer software. For more information, see “Using EPSON Printer Utilities” in Chapter 6.
Head Cleaning
Cleans the print heads to maintain the best print quality. You can open this utility from the Utility dialog box in the printer software. For more information, see “Using EPSON Printer Utilities” in Chapter 6.
Print Head Alignment
Adjusts the print heads so that vertical and horizontal lines are aligned. You can open this utility from the Utility dialog box in the printer software. For more information, see “Using EPSON Printer Utilities” in Chapter 6.
2
Power Macintosh Extension Module
Increases the printing speed, especially when printing CAD documents or line art. For more information, see your Macintosh user’s guide.
EPSON Namer
Assigns a unique name to the printer so that you can use it on an AppleTalk network.
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Assigning a name to the printer
Use the following procedure to assign a name:
1. Double-click the
The EPSON Namer utility should be located on your hard drive if you installed it. If you have not installed it, insert the Printer Software for EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and open the utility from there. (If you use the floppy disk version, insert it in a disk drive and open the utility from there.)
2. Click the
3. If there are multiple AppleTalk zones at your site, select the zone where the printer is located.
4. Under New Name, enter a name for your printer. You should assign a name that clearly distinguishes your printer from others on the network.
5. Click Namer.
EPSON Stylus(AT)
Rename
Epson Namer
and then click
icon.
icon in the Device Types window.
to quit the EPSON
Done
Using the Chooser to select your printer
After you install the printer software, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. You have to choose the printer only the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected.
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If you are using the serial interface, choose your printer driver as described in the following section, “Using the serial interface connection.” If your system is connected to an AppleTalk network, see “Using the AppleTalk connection” on page 2-30.
Note:
If you are using a Macintosh Quadra 950 or 900, you need to choose
Compatible
printer from the Chooser. To open the Serial Switch dialog box, choose
Control Panel
Using the serial interface connection
1. Make sure the printer is connected to your Macintosh and turned on.
2. Choose
EPSON Stylus(EX)
connected to.
in the Serial Switch dialog box before selecting your
from the Apple menu, then choose
Chooser
from the Apple menu. Then click the
icon and the port your printer is
Serial Switch
2
.
Note:
If you don’t see the EPSON Stylus(EX) icon, use the arrows on the right to scroll through the available icons.
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3. If your printer is connected to the Macintosh’s printer port and you are not using an AppleTalk network, make AppleTalk inactive by clicking the You may also need to restart your Macintosh to make AppleTalk inactive.
You do not need to make AppleTalk inactive if the printer is connected to the modem port.
Inactive
radio button.
Caution:
c
4. Click the background printing on or off.
When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. You must turn on background printing to use the EPSON Monitor2 utility to manage print jobs. For more information, see “Using the EPSON Monitor2 Utility” in Chapter 6.
5. Close the Chooser.
Your Macintosh will check that the printer is connected correctly. If the message below appears, follow the instructions on the screen, click OK, and repeat the steps above.
Do not make AppleTalk inactive if the Macintosh is connected to an AppleTalk network. See “Using the AppleTalk connection” on page 2-30 for details.
Backgr ound Printing
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Using the AppleTalk connection
1. Turn on your printer.
2. Choose
Stylus(AT)
A list of all the printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right.
Note:
If you don’t see the EPSON Stylus(AT) icon, use the arrows on the right to scroll through the available icons.
Chooser
icon. Select the AppleTalk zone you want to use.
from the Apple menu. Click the
EPSON
2
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3. Click the name you assigned to your EPSON Stylus COLOR
800. The following dialog box appears and prompts you to confirm the selected printer model name.
4. Click OK if the printer model name is correct.
If your printer name does not appear, make sure the printer is turned on and correctly connected, then click
RETRY
.
5. Click the background printing on or off.
When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. You must turn on background printing to use the EPSON Monitor2 utility to manage print jobs. For more information, see ”Using the EPSON Monitor2 Utility” in Chapter 6.
6. Close the Chooser.
Backgr ound Printing
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Chapter 3

Starting to Print with Windows

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
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Loading P aper
The following procedure describes how to load plain paper into the printer.
You can also print on ink jet paper, transparencies, photo-quality glossy film or paper, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. For details on using such media, see Chapter 7, “Printing on Special Paper.”
Note:
To print on transparencies, you need to reposition the paper support as described in Chapter 7.
1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer and slide out the extension.
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2. Slide the left edge guide to the left as far as it will go.
If you load long paper (for example, legal size paper), pull up the paper support extension.
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3. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
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4. Load the stack of paper with the printable surface up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder.
Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down.
Load preprinted forms or letterhead top edge first.
5. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper. Make sure the paper stack fits under both the edge guide tab and arrow mark as shown below.
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Printing
To get started printing right away, follow the printing method explained below, which is typical of many Windows applications. The actual way you print may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details.
Note:
While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the results you expect.
1. From your application, open the document you want to print.
2. Click similar dialog box) appears.
3. Make sure your printer is selected and then click
Setup, Properties
combination of these buttons. The printer software window appears.
on the File menu. The Print dialog box (or a
Print
, or
Options
. You may need to click a
Printer
,
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4. Click the option is set to
tab if necessary, and make sure the Mode
Main
Automatic
.
Note:
When Automatic is selected, the printer software determines the best settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make.
5. Click anywhere in the Media Type box, and select the media you loaded in the printer. If you don’t see your media in the list, use the arrow on the right to scroll through the list. See “Making the Media Type Setting” on page 4-10 for more information.
6. Select color. Select
as the Ink setting if your document includes
Color
if you are printing black text, a draft, or
Black
if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray.
7. Click the
Paper
tab. The
Paper
menu appears.
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8. Select the size of the paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. If you don’t see your paper size in the list, use th e a r ro w on the ri g ht to sc r o ll th r o u g h the list.
Note:
If your paper size is not included in the list, select and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. For more information on the User Defined option, see online help.
9. Make the Orientation setting. The effect of your setting is shown in the display to the left.
Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down.
10. Click OK at the bottom of the window. You return to the Print dialog box (or a similar dialog box).
User Defined
3
11. Click
While your document is printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog box will appear, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. If you are printing from Windows 95, this dialog box also displays the Status Monitor.
See Chapter 4 and online help for detailed information on printer driver settings, the EPSON Despooler, and the Status Monitor.
Close, OK
combination of these buttons.
, or
to print. You may need to click a
Print
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Chapter 4

Using the Printer Software for Windows

Introducing the Printer Software Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Accessing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
From Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
From Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
From Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Using the Automatic Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Using the Predefined Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Customizing the Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Making the Media Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Using EPSON Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
EPSON Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Print Head Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
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Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Understanding the Despooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Getting Information Through Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
From Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
From Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
From Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
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Introducing the Printer Software Functions
The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilitie s. The pr inte r drive r lets yo u choo se fr om a wide varie ty of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition.
The quickest and easiest way to start printing is to leave the Mode option set to Automatic on the printer driver’s Main menu. This way you only need to check the Media Type and Ink settings, as described on page 3-5.
Basically, there are three levels of settings: the Automatic setting; the predefined settings, wh ich give you more contr ol over printer settings; and the custom settings, which you make to fit your individual needs. These settings are described in detail starting on page 4-5.
Several printer utilities are provided to help you check the condition of the printer and perfor m mainten an ce proc edures . See pages 5-20 through 5-23 for information on the Status Monitor, Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities. For instructions on using the Status Monitor, see page 5-21, and for instructions on using any of the other utilities, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting.”
Accessing the Printer Software
As explained on the following pages, you can access the printer driver settings and printer utilities contained in your printer software directly from any Windows application, or from My Computer in Windows 95 or Program Manager in Windows
3.1. The print settings made in many Windows applications override similar settings made in the printer driver, so in most cases you should access the printer software from your application to make sure that the settings are appropriate for the document you want to print.
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Note:
Online help is available for details about the printer driver settings.
From Windows applications
How you should access the printer software varies depending on the application, application version, and Windows version you are using. Read the following to get a general idea of how to access the software.
From the File menu, choose Print or Print Setup. In the dialog box that appears click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. You may need to click a combination of these buttons.
The Main and Paper menus contain the printer driver settings. The Utility menu contains the printer utilities. Click the tabs at the top of the menus to open them.
For information on the printer driver settings, see online help and pages 4-5 to 4-11 in this chapter. See page 4-12 for informat ion on the prin t er ut ilitie s.
From Windows 95
Follow these steps to access the printer software from My Computer.
If you are using Windows 3.1, see the next page.
1. Double-click the My Computer icon.
2. Double-click the Printers folder.
3. Right-click the icon of your printer, and click Properties. Be
sure to right-click. The Properties window appears.
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4. Click the menu tabs at the top of the Properties window to open the printer software menus. The Main and Paper menus contain the printer driver settings. The Utility menu contain s the prin t er ut ilitie s.
For information on the printer driver settings, see online help and pages 4-5 to 4-11 in this chapter. See page 4-12 for information on the printer utilities.
From Windows 3.1
Follow these steps to access the printer software from Program Manager:
1. Open the Main program group and double-click the Control Panel icon.
2. Double-click the Printers icon.
3. Choose your printer from the Installed Printers list.
4. Choose Setup. You see the Main menu of the printer software window. The Main and Paper menus contain the printer driver settings. The Utility menu contains the printer utilities. Click the tabs at the top of the menus to open them.
For information on the printer driver settings, see online help and pages 4-5 to 4-11 in this chapter. See page 4-12 for information on the printer utilities.
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Using the Automatic Setting
When Automatic is selected on the Main menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make (see page 4-10 for details on the Media Type settings). If you leave Mode set to Automatic, the only settings you need to check yourself are the the Media Type and Ink settings. Most Windows applications feature paper size and page layout settings which override similar settings on the Paper menu, but if your application does not, you should also check the items on the Paper menu.
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Note:
If you choose Plain Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Photo Quality Glossy Paper or Photo Quality Glossy Film as the
Media Type setting while Automatic is selected, a slide bar appears in the Mode box that lets you choose Quality or Speed. Select Quality when print quality is more important than speed.
Online help provides more information about the printer driver settings. See page 4-17 for instructions on using online help.
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Using the Predefined Settings
The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize the print settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera. You will find the predefined settings in the list below the Advanced button on the Main menu.
To choose a predefined setting, click the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you will print.
When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Print Quality, Halftoning, and Color are set automatically. Changes are shown in the Current Settings display at the bottom of the Main menu. Before printing, be sure to verify the Media Type and Ink settings, as they may be affected by the predefined setting you select. See page 4-10 for more information on the Media Type setting.
Advanced
, then select
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The printer driver provides the following predefined settings:
Photo Good for printing scanned photos Text/Graph Good for printing presentation
documents such as graphs and charts
PhotoEnhance Good for printing images captured
using a video, digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original image data.
Note:
Printing with PhotoEnhance selected may take longer depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained in your image.
Text Good for printing text-only documents
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Economy Good for printing drafts of text ICM ICM means Image Color Matching.
This feature automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen.
Note:
ICM is only available for Windows 95.
Selecting option to available depending on the selected predefined setting and on the Ink setting if a predefined setting is selected.
PhotoEnhance
Color
. Also, some Media Type settings are not
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ICM
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Customizing the Print Settings
Many users will never need to manually make their own print settings. However, if you need more control over the driver, want to make the most detailed settings available, or just want to experiment, click the and then click the dialog box appears:
More Settings
Advanced
button on the Main menu
button. The More Settings
Some settings are enabled or disabled depending on the Print Quality, Media Type, and Ink settings you make. To save time and effort, always customize your settings in this order: Print Quality, Media Type, Ink, and then make other settings. See the next section for details about making the Media Type setting.
After making your settings, click OK. Your sett ing s wi ll be applied and you will return to the Main menu. To return to the Main menu without applying your settings, click details on the settings, see online help.
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To save your custom settings, click menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears:
Type a unique name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click the under the Advanced button on the Main menu.
Note:
You can not use a predefined setting name for your custom settings.
button. Your settings will appear in the list
Save
Save Settings
on the Main
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To delete a custom setting, click menu, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and then click
You can not delete the predefined settings.
If you change the Media Type or Ink setting when one of your customized settings is selected in the Advanced settings list on the Main menu, the setting selected in the list changes to
Custom Settings
selected is not affected by this change. To return to your customized setting, simply reselect it in the settings list.
Delete
.
. The customized setting that was previously
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Making the Media Type Setting
On the Main menu, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. See the following to determine the Media Type setting (shown in bold) for your paper. First find your paper, then click the corresponding Media Type setting.
Note:
If the corresponding Media Type option for your paper is not shown in the Media Type list, change the Print Quality setting in the More Settings dialog box, select the predefined setting in the Advanced settings list on the Main menu.
Plain Paper
Plai n paper Envelopes
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041060
Automatic
as the Mode setting, or change
S041025
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041062 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) S041067 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 × 8 in.) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10 in.) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106
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Ink Jet Transparencies
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter) S041064
Photo Quality Glossy Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (A4) S041126 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (Letter) S041124 EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6 in.) S041134
Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) S041072 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107
Note:
The availability of special media varies by country.
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Using EPSON Printer Utilities
EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and do some printer maintenance from your screen. To access the utilities, click the window, then click the button for the utility you want to use. The utilities are explained briefly below. For more details, see online help.
tab in the printer software
Utility
Note:
The letter in parentheses after the utility name indicates the shortcut key for that utility. Press that utility.
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EPSON Status Monitor
The Status Monitor utility helps you to keep track of the printer, and it alerts you if there are any problems. You can also check how much ink is remaining before printing and while printing. When you install the printer software for Windows 95, the Status Monitor is automatically copied to your hard disk.
Note:
The Status Monitor is only available for Windows 95.
The Status Monitor utility is available only when the printer is connected directly to the host computer. You cannot use this utility when printing over a network.
When you send a print job to the printer, the Status Monitor will appear in the Despooler dialog box. For information on the Despooler dialog box, see “Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager” on page 4-15.
The Status Monitor provides information about the printer status as shown by the icons below.
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Checki ng the printer st atus.
An error has occurred. Your printer cannot print. Check your printer.
The printer is ready.
The printer is printing.
The ink level is low or out.
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Nozzle Check
You can check the print head nozzles for clogging with this utility. Check the nozzles when you notice a decline in print quality and after cleaning to confirm that the print head nozzles have been cleared. In case the nozzle check indicates the print heads need cleaning, you can access the Head Cleaning utility directly from the Nozzle Check utility. See Chapter 10, “Troubleshooting,” for more information.
Head Cleaning
You can clean the print heads with this utility. You may need to clean the heads if you notice a decline in print quality. Before and after print head cleaning, use the Nozzle Check utility to check whether the print heads need to be cleaned (again). You can access the Nozzle Check utility directly from the Head Cleaning utility. See Chapter 10, “Troubleshooting,” for more information.
Print Head Alignment
This utility aligns the print heads. Use this utility when you notice a misalignment of vertical or horizontal lines. See Chapter 10, “Troubleshooting,” for more information.
Note:
Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities with printers connected to your computer thro u gh a ne twork.
Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities while printing is in progress; otherwise your printout may be marred.
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Checking Printer Status
When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Despooler and Status Monitor appear in the lower right portion of your screen. The Despooler shows the progress of the current print job and allows you to control the progress of the print job, as described below.
Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager
The EPSON Spool Manager is similar to Windows Print Manager. If it receives two or more print jobs at one time, it puts them in a line (with printers on a network this may be called a print queue) in the order received. When a print job reaches the top of the line, the EPSON Despooler sends the job to the printer.
The Spool Manager starts automatically when you print from your application. To access the Spool Manager from Windows 95, click the the taskbar. To access the Spool Mana ge r from Windows 3.1, double-click the at the bottom of your desktop. For more information, see online help.
EPSON Spool Manager
EPSON Spool Manager
icon after it appears on
icon after it appears
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Understanding the Despooler
When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Despooler dialog box appears in the lower right portion of your computer screen. This box shows the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information.
You can control printing from the Despooler dialog box using the stop, pause, and reprint buttons as explained below.
Stop Cancels printing
Pause Pauses printing until you press it again
Reprint Restarts printing from the current page,
reprints the whole document, or holds the document for printing later
The Status Monitor at the bottom of the Despooler dialog box only appears if you are using Windows 95. See page 4-13 for more details.
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Getting Informat ion Through Online Help
Your printer software has an extensive online help feature that includes detailed information and instructions about printer driver settings and the printer utilities. Online help will answer most of your questions about your printer software.
From Windows applications
To access online help from your application, open the File menu and choose
Setup, Options
combination of these buttons) depending on the software you are using. Click the Paper, or Utility menu for help related to the items on that menu.
If you are running Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 you can get specific help related to any item on a menu by right-clicking the item, then clicking the
, or
From Windows 95
or
Print
Properties
button at the bottom of the Main,
Help
Print Setup
(you may need to click a
. Then click
What’s This?
Printer
,
prompt.
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To access online help from Start, click the
Programs 800 Help
and
Epson
. You see the help contents window.
, and then click
EPSON Stylus COLOR
button, point to
Start
From Windows 3.1
To access online help from Program Manager, open the EPSON program group and double-click the
800 Help
icon. You see the help contents window.
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Chapter 5

Starting to Print with Macintosh

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
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Loading P aper
The following procedure describes how to load plain paper into the printer.
You can also print on ink jet paper, transparencies, photo-quality glossy film or paper, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. For details on using such media, see Chapter 7, “Printing on Special Paper.”
Note:
To print on transparencies, you need to reposition the paper support as described in Chapter 7.
1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer and slide out the extension.
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2. Slide the left edge guide to the left as far as it will go.
If you load long paper (for example, legal size paper), pull up the pa per support ex te n s i on.
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3. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
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4. Load the stack of paper with the printable surface up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder.
Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down.
Load preprinted forms or letterhead top edge first.
5. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper. Make sure the paper stack fits under both the edge guide tab and arrow mark as shown below.
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Printing
To get started printing right away, follow the printing method explained below, which is typical of many Macintosh applications. The actual way you print may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details.
Note:
While many Macintosh applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the results you expect.
1. From your application, open the document you want to print.
2. Choose the dialog box shown below.
3. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list.
4. Check the Orientatio n option for Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down.
Page Setup
from the File menu. This brings up
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5. After making your settings, click the OK button to close the Page Setup dialog box.
Note:
You can not print from the Page Setup dialog box. You can only print from the Print dialog box.
6. Choose
from the File menu. This brings up the dialog
Print
box shown below.
7. Make sure the Mode option is set to
Automatic
.
When Automatic is selected, the printer software determines the best settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make.
8. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list.
9. Select color. Select
Color
as the Ink option if your document includes
if you are printing black text, a draft, or
Black
if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray.
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Chapter 6

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh

Introducing the Printer Software Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Using the Automatic Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Using the Predefined Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Customizing the Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Making your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Saving your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Choosing your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Modifying visual effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Controlling the printing quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Making the Color and Halftoning settings . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Changing the Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Defining a Custom Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Using EPSON Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
EPSON StatusMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Print Head Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
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Introducing the Printer Software Functions
The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilitie s. The pr inte r drive r lets yo u choo se fr om a wide varie ty of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition.
The quickest and easiest way to start printing is to leave the Mode option set to Automatic in the Print dialog box. This way you only need to check the Media Type and Ink settings, as described on page 6-3.
Basically, there are three levels of settings: the Automatic setting; the predefined settings, wh ich give you more contr ol over printer settings; and the custom settings, which you make to fit your individual needs. These settings are described in detail below.
Several printer utilities are provided to help you check the condition of the printer and perfor m mainten an ce proc edures . See pages 5-20 through 5-23 for information on the Status Monitor, Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities. For instructions on using the Status Monitor, see page 5-21, and for instructions on using any of the other utilities, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting.”
Using the Automatic Setting
When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make (see page 6-3 for details on the Media Type setting). Most users will never have to change this setting. However, if your application program does not give you enough control over the printout, you may want to experiment with the predefined settings or make your own custom settings. See page 6-6 for information on the predefined settings, and page 6-8 for information on making custom settings.
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To access the Print dialog box, click Print on the File menu of your application or click Options in the Page Setup dialog box. The Print dialog box appears:
Note:
If you choose Plain Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Photo Quality Glossy Paper or Photo Quality Glossy Film as the
Media Type setting while Automatic is selected, a slide bar appears in the Mode box that lets you choose Quality or Speed. Select Quality when print quality is more important than speed.
Before printing, be sure to verify the Media Type and Ink settings as described below because they also have an effect on the other settings. You may also need to check the Page Setup dialog box for other basic settings such as paper size. See page 6-18 for information on the Page Setup dialog box.
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Media Type
Select the Media Type setting that matches the kind of paper you loaded in the printer. See below to determine which Media Type setting (shown in bold) best matches your paper.
Plain Paper
Plai n paper Envelopes
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059
S041025
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041060
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061
S041026 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041062 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) S041067 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 × 8 in.) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10 in.) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106
Ink Jet Transparencies
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter) S041064
Photo Quality Glossy Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (A4) S041126 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (Letter) S041124 EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6 in.) S041134
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Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) S041072 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107
Note:
The availability of special media varies by country.
Ink
If your document includes color, select printing black text, a draft, or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray, choose
Black
.
Color
. If you are
Using the Predefined Settings
The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize the print settings for a particular kind of printout such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera.
The predefined settings appear in a list located between the More Settings and Save Settings buttons in the Print dialog box. This list is enabled when you click the
To select a predefined setting, click the then click in the list and select a setting according to the type of document or image you want to print.
When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Print Quality, Halftoning, and Color are set automatically. Changes are shown in the Current Settings display on the right side of the Print dialog box. Before printing, be sure to verify the Media Type and Ink settings, as they may be affected by the predefined setting you select. See the previous section for more information on the Media Type and Ink settings.
Advanced
Advanced
button.
button,
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The printer driver provides the following predefined settings:
Photo
This setting is best for printing scanned photographs. It increases the contrast in an image.
Note:
Changing the Ink setting after Photo is selected returns the settings
Custom Settings
list to select this option.
, so always make your Ink setting before you
Text/Graph
This setting is best for graphics-intensive documents such as charts and graphs for presentations. It intensifies the colors but lightens the midtones and highlights of an image.
Note:
Changing the Ink setting after Text/Graph is selected returns the settings list to before you select this option.
Custom Settings
, so always make your Ink setting
PhotoEnhance
This setting is best for printing images captured using a video, digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance feature produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data.
Note:
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Selecting
Color
selected returns the settings list to
Printing with PhotoEnhance selected may take longer depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained in your image.
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PhotoEnhance
. Changing the Ink setting after
automatically sets the Ink option to
Custom Settings
PhotoEnhance
is
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Economy
This setting provides you with faster printing and saves ink. The printer uses less ink by printing fewer dots per character. Choose this setting for rough drafts of text only.
Note:
Changing the Ink setting after Economy is selected returns the settings list to before you select this option.
Custom Settings
, so always make your Ink setting
ColorSync
This setting automatically adjusts printout colors to match the colors on your screen.
Note:
Selecting Changing the Ink setting after settings list to
ColorSync
Custom Settings
automatically sets the Ink option to
ColorSync
.
is selected returns the
Text
This setting is best for printing text-only documents. It provides you with faster printing than the Text/Graph setting with only a slight decrease in printing quality.
Note:
Changing the Ink setting after Text is selected returns the setting list to setting before you select this option.
Custom Settings
, so always make your Ink
Color
.
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Customizing the Print Settings
Many users will ne ver ne ed to manually make their own print settings. However, if you need more control over the driver, want to make the most detailed settings available, or just want to experiment, customize your print settings as described below.
Making your settings
1. Click the
2. Click the
appears. The settings in the More Settings dialog box are explained in detail later in this chapter.
Note:
The Print Quality, Media Type, and Ink settings affect the availability of other options, so always make your settings in this order: Print Quality, Media Type, Ink, then other settings.
Advanced More Settings
button in the Print dialog box.
button. The More Settings dialog box
3. After making your settings, click OK. Your settings will be
applied and you will return to the Print dialog box. To return to the Print dialog box without applying your
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Saving your settings
To save your custom settings as a group, follow these steps:
1. Click
2. Type a unique name (up to 16 characters) for your custom
3. Click
You can save up to 10 groups of settings. You can select your saved group of settings from the settings list in the Print dialog box.
Note:
Save Settings
Settings dialog box appears.
settings in the Name box.
.
Save
You can not use a predefined settings name for your custom settings.
in the Print dialog box. The Custom
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To delete a custom setting, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and click
You can not delete the predefined settings.
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Choosing your settings
To cho ose your setting s, click box, then click in the settings list beside the More Settings button and select your setting.
If you change the Media Type or Ink option when one of your customized settings is selected in the settings list, the selection sho wn in th e li s t returns to setting that was previously selected is not affected by this change. To return to your customized setting, simply reselect it in the list.
Advan c ed
Custom Settings
in the Print dialog
. The customized
Modifying visual effects
If you prefer to modify a document’s color or grayscale value (various colors printed in shades of gray), you can adjust these settings and more with the Color settings in the More Settings dialog box.
You may need to experiment with different settings to get the output you want.
Note:
Color
When available. When available.
is selected as the Ink setting, all Color settings are
Black
is selected, only Contrast and Brightness are
Color Adjustment
The Color Adjustment settings provide you with a level of control over printed colors that you can not find in many applications.
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Mode
There are four color adjustment modes as follows:
Automatic
Analyzes the print data and optimizes color correction for the type of data sent to the printer.
Photo-realistic
Provides output that closely matches the original data. Use this setting for color photographs.
Vivid
Intensifies the colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image. Use this setting for presentation graphics, such as charts and graphs.
No Color Adjustment
The printer driver does not enhance the color. Choose this option only when making a ColorSync profile for this printer. When printing normally, choose one of the other modes.
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Slide bars
For the settings below, drag the slide bar to the right or left with your mouse or type a value in the box next to the slide bar to adjust a setting. The range varies from -25% to +25%.
Brightness
Changes the overall lightness or darkness of an image.
Contrast
Magnifies or minimizes the difference between the bright or dark parts of an image.
Saturation
Modifies the vividness of color. Lower saturation produces colors that are duller than those produced with higher saturation.
Cyan, Magenta, Yel low
Adjusts the amount of each of the three primary colors.
PhotoEnhance
Select this option when printing images taken with a video camera, digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original image data.
When PhotoEnhance is selected, other settings are dimmed, meaning you cannot change those settings.
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