Epson Stylus Photo 2000P Daily Use Guide
Color Ink Jet Printer
Daily Use
4012157-00
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Setup Guide
This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It
includes information on setting up your printer and installing the
printer software.
Daily Use Guide
This guide provides information on daily printer operation. It also
contains troubleshooting tips and customer support information.
Online Guides included on the CD-ROM
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you learn more about your printer. To view these guides, you
must have a Web browser installed on your computer. For more
information on using this CD-ROM, see the included
Booklet
.
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Reference Guide
Provides detailed information about printer
software settings, printing on special paper,
maintenance, and problem solving.
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printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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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 CO RPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arisin g 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.
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electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those
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CORPORATION.
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
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Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Printer Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, Other Media . . 10
Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Previewing Your Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Getting Information Through Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Printing with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Making Changes to Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Typical Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cancelling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
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Do not insert objects through the slots.
Do not spill liquid on the printer.
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Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer
❏
label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
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Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
control systems that regularly switch on and off.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
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automatic timers.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources
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of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
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If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the
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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.
Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
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Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
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personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
If you use the printer in Germany, observe the following:
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To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent 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
Take note of the following when using the printer, handling the
ink cartridges, or choosing a location for the printer.
When using the printer
Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
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cartridges during printing.
Do not attempt to remove the paper by hand. Please wait for
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the paper to be ejected antcmatically.
Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may
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damage the printer.
2
Always turn the printer off using the P power button. When
❏
this button is pressed, the
then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power
to the outlet until the
Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in
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the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in
place.
P
power light flashes briefly and
P
power light stops flashing.
When handling the ink cartridges
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow
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children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.
Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there
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may be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on
your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If
ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If
discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough
flushing, see a doctor immediately.
Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
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Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from
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its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time
before using it, normal printing may not be possible.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
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cartridge carton: otherwise, it may result in reduced print
quality. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six
months of first installing them.
Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
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This may inhibit normal operation and printing.
Do not remove the green IC chip from the side of the cartridge.
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If you install ink cartridges without an IC chip, the printer
may be damaged.
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Do not dismantle the ink cartridges. Doing so can damage the
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print head.
After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site,
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allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three
hours before using it.
Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
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For each ink cartridge, the IC chip keeps track of a variety of
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cartridge-related information, such as the amount of ink
remaining, so that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted
freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink
from both the black and color ink cartridges is consumed
because the printer checks for reliability.
If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, be sure to protect
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the ink supply area from dirt and dust. Store it in the same
environment as the printer. Be sure to store the cartridge with
the EPSON label facing up. Note that there is a valve in the
ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care
is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the
cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink supply port of the
cartridge or the surrounding area.
EPSON recommends that you store unopened ink cartridge
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packages in the upright position.
When choosing a place for the printer
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the
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printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
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humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight,
strong light, or heat sources.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
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Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient
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ventilation.
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
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easily unplugged.
Do not place the printer in a dusty area.
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Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.
ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an
effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
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.
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Safety information
Warning:
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Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance 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.
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for
voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the
supply voltage.
G
).
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
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.
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
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Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
printer.
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Printer Parts and Functions
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
paper support extension
edge guides
sheet feeder
paper support
printer cover
output tray
output tray extension
ink cartridge clamps
print head
adjust lever
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ink cartridge
replacement button
control panel
Buttons
Button Function
Lights
P
power
E
load/eject
R
cleaning
Ink cartridge
replacement
Light Description
P
power
S
paper out
Turns the printer on and off.
Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the
power is on.
Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within
2seconds.
Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper
out error.
Perf orm s print he ad c lea nin g if he ld f or 3 seco nds whe n
B
the
black or Acolor ink out light is off.
Charges ink to the print head when you replace the ink
cartridges (this orange button is located under the
printer cover, not in the control panel).
On when the printer is on.
Flashing when printer is receiving data, printing,
replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning
the print head.
On when the printer is out of paper. Load paper in the
sheet feeder, then press the
resume printing.
Flashing when the paper is jammed. Take all of the
paper out of the feeder, then reload the paper. If the
light continues to flash, turn off the printer and gently
pull all the paper out of the printer.
E
load/eject button to
B
black ink
out
A
color ink
out
On when the black in k cartridge is empty. Replace the
black ink cartridge (T015).
Flashing when the black ink cartridge is nearly empty.
On when the color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the
color ink cartridge (T016).
Flashing when the color ink cartridge is nearly empty.
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Loading Special Paper, Envelopes, and Other Media
Loading Special Paper and Other Media
When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the
instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the
following points in mind. For more details on using these kinds
of media, see “Paper Handling” in the online
Make sure the printable side of the paper is facing up when
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loading media into the sheet feeder. See the instruction sheets
packed with the media to determine which side is the
printable surface. Some media have cut corners to help
identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the
illustration.
cut corner
Reference Guide
.
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printable
side up
Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located
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on the inside surface of the left edge guide.
The loading capacity for EPSON special media is explained
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below.
Glossy Paper - Photo
Weight
Archival Matte Paper One sheet at a time. Up to 20 sheets at
Premium Semigloss
Photo Paper
One sheet at a time.
a time for A4 size paper.
One sheet at a time.
Loading Envelopes
When printing on envelopes, please note the following:
You can load up to 10 envelopes into the sheet feeder.
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Note:
The folding quality and thickness of envelopes varies widely. If the
total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press each
envelope in the stack flat before loading.
Set the adjust lever to the “+” position. To do this, open the
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printer cover and reposition the lever.
Note:
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Return the adjust lever to the “0” position, which is the normal
position, after you finish printing on envelopes. Leaving the
lever in the “+” position may cause gaps to appear in images
printed on other media.
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When the adjust lever is in the “+” position, make sure the High
Speed setting in the printer driver’s Advanced dialog box is off.
To turn this option off, you may also need to change the Print
Quality setting.
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Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down, as
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shown in the illustration.
Available envelopes sizes are:
No.10, DL, C6, 132 mm × 220 mm
Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Make sure to
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flatten the envelope flaps before loading. Also avoid using
envelopes that are too thin; they may curl during printing.
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Select
driver.
Plain Paper
as the Media Type setting in the printer
Printing with Windows
Printer Software Introduction
The printer software which comes with your printer includes a
printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you
choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from
your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and
keep it in top operating condition.
Getting more information
For information on using the printer driver, see “Making Changes
to Printer Settings” on page 14.
For information on using the printer utilities, see “Using the
Printer Utilities” in the online
Note:
The specific features available in the printer software vary depending on
the version of Windows you are using.
Reference Guide
.
Online help provides more information about the printer
software. See “Getting Information Through Online Help” on
page 24 for instructions on accessing help.
Accessing the printer software
You can access the printer software from most Windows
applications, or from the Windows Start menu (Windows 98, 95
and NT 4.0).
When you access the printer software from a Windows
application, the settings you make apply only to the application
you are using.
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When you access the printer software from the Start menu, the
settings you make apply to all of your Windows applications.
From Windows applications
Follow the steps below to access the printer software.
1. From the File menu, click
2. In the dialog box that appears, click
or
Properties
to click a combination of these buttons.) The printer driver
opens.
. (Depending on your application, you may need
Print
or
Print Setup
Printer, Setup, Options
From the Windows Start menu
Follow the steps below to access the printer software.
1. Click
2. For Windows 98 and 95, select your printer, then click
Properties
printer, then click
printer driver opens.
, point to
Start
on the File menu. For Windows NT 4.0, select your
Settings
Document Defaults
, then click
Printers
on the File menu. The
Making Changes to Printer Settings
The printer driver features the following menus and settings.
.
,
.
Main menu: Media Type, Ink, Mode
Paper menu: Paper Size, Copies, Orientation, Paper Source,
Printable Area
Layout menu: Reduce/Enlarge, Multi-Page, Watermark
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The Mode settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you
four levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below.
Automatic
PhotoEnhance
Custom
Advanced
This mode provides the quickest and
easiest way to start printing. See “Using
the Automatic mode” on page 17.
This mode lets you choose from a variety
of image-correction settings specially
designed for photos. See “Using the
PhotoEnhance mode” on page 18.
This mode lets you choose from a list of
ready-made or personalized settings
suited to the kind of document you want
to print. When Custom is selected, the
Advanced button is enabled, allowing
you access to the Advanced dialog box.
See “Using the Custom mode” on page
19.
This button opens the Advanced dialog
box, where you can make detailed
settings to fit your individual needs. From
the Advanced dialog box, you can add
your personalized settings to the Custom
Settings list.
In addition to making comprehensive Mode settings that affect
overall print quality, you can also modify individual aspects of
your printout using the Paper and Layout menus. For more
information about the Paper and Layout menus, see your online
Reference Guide
.
Making the Media Type setting
The Media Type setting determines what other settings are
available, so you should always make this setting first.
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On the Main menu, select the Media Type setting that matches
the media which is loaded in the printer. To find out what Media
Type you are using, find your media in the list below, and refer
to the corresponding Media Type under which it is grouped
(shown in larger type). For some media, there are several Media
Type settings to choose from.
Plain Paper
Plain paper
Envelopes
Glossy Paper - Photo Weight
EPSON Glossy Paper - Photo Weight
(Super A3)
Archival Matte Paper
EPSON Archival Matte Paper (Super A3/B) S041339
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
(Super A3/B)
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
(4" × 26")
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
(100mm × 8M)
Note:
The availability of special media varies by location.
S041347
S041340
S041327
S041328
S041329
S041330
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Using the Automatic mode
When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting on the Main
menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based
on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink
setting, select
and-white or grayscale. To make the Media Type setting, see
“Making the Media Type setting” on page 15.
to print in color, or
Color
to print in black-
Black
Note:
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Depending on the media selected in the Media Type list (while
Automatic
button that lets you choose between
Select
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Most Windows applications feature paper size and page layout
settings that override similar settings on the printer driver. If your
application does not support these settings, verify the settings on
the printer driver’s Paper menu.
is selected), a slider appears under the Custom radio
and
Speed
Quality
Quality
when print quality is more important than speed.
settings.
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Using the PhotoEnhance mode
The PhotoEnhance mode provides a variety of image-correction
settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing.
PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data.
Note:
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This mode is only available when printing 16-, 24-, and 32-bit color
data.
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Printing with
PhotoEnhance
selected may increase the time
required for printing, depending on your computer system and the
amount of data contained in your image.
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Do not print using PhotoEnhance mode if
Roll Paper
as the Paper Source on the Paper menu.
You can select from the following PhotoEnhance settings.
Standard
This setting provides standard image correction for
most photos. Try this first.
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