Epson StylusPhotoR240 User Manual
Basic Operation Guide
Notices............................................................................................... 2
Introduction....................................................................................... 4
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions ..................................... 5
Printer Parts ........................................................................................... 5
Control Panel........................................................................................ 6
Loading Paper.................................................................................. 7
Selecting Paper Type........................................................................... 7
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder................................................... 7
Storing Your Printouts ........................................................................... 8
Accessing Images to Print............................................................... 9
Inserting a Memory Card .................................................................... 9
Printing from a Digital Camera......................................................... 10
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Printing Photos ................................................................................ 11
Printing several photos ...................................................................... 11
Printing all photos............................................................................... 11
Printing an index sheet of photos..................................................... 11
Camera-selected DPOF photos....................................................... 11
Replacing Ink Cartridges............................................................... 12
Maintenance and Transporting.................................................... 14
Improving Print Quality ...................................................................... 14
Cleaning the Printer ........................................................................... 15
Transporting the Printer...................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 17
Error Display List................................................................................... 17
Problems and Solutions...................................................................... 18
Customer Support .............................................................................. 20
Appendix......................................................................................... 21
Ink and Paper ..................................................................................... 21
Printer Specifications.......................................................................... 21
Panel Icon List ................................................................................. 23
Notices
Safety Instructions
Read all of the instructions in this section before using
your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the printer.
When setting up your printer
■ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in
the printer.
■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the
printer’s label.
■ Use only the power cord that comes with this
printer. Use of another cord may result in fire or
electric shock.
■ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant
local safety standard.
■ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
■ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make
sure that the total ampere rating of the devices
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed
the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that 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.
■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered the printer; the printer has been dropped
or the casing damaged; the printer does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
When choosing a place for the printer
■ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the base of the printer in all
directions. If you place the printer by the wall,
leave more than 10 cm between the back of the
printer and the wall. The printer will not operate
properly if it is tilted at an angle.
■ When storing or transporting the printer, do not
tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down.
Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges.
■ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer
away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat
sources.
■ Leave enough room around the printer to allow
for sufficient ventilation.
■ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug
can be easily unplugged.
When using the printer
Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
When using LCD panel
■ The LCD panel may contain a few small bright or
dark spots. These are normal and do not mean that
they are damaged in any way.
■ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD panel.
Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
■ If the LCD panel on your printer's control panel is
damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal
solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid
crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision
problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a
doctor immediately.
When handling the ink cartridges
■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
Do not allow children to drink from or handle the
cartridges.
■ Do not shake the ink cartridges; this can cause
leakage.
■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges,
as there may be some ink remaining around the
ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the
area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets
into your eyes, flush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain
after a thorough flushing, see a doctor
immediately.
■ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge;
this can cause leakage.
■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you
remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge
unpacked for a long time before using it, normal
printing may not be possible.
■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the back of the
cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation
and printing.
2 Notices
ENERGY STAR
The International
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, copiers, scanners,
and multifunction devices in an effort to reduce air
pollution caused by power generation. Their
standards and logos are uniform among participating
nations.
®
Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Epson has determined that this
product meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR Office Equipment
®
Apple
Apple Computer, Inc.
DPOF™ is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman
Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Zip
SD™ is a trademark.
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick
PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film
Co.,Ltd.
and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of
®
is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation.
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Copyrights and Trademarks
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
information 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.
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 © 2005 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights
reserved.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for
any damage resulting from electromagnetic
interference that occurs from the use of any interface
cables other than those designated as Epson Approved
Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
EPSON
STYLUS™ is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
PRINT Image Matching™ is a trademark of Seiko
Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo
is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
USB DIRECT-PRINT™ is a trademark of Seiko Epson
Corporation. The USB DIRECT-PRINT logo is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Microsoft
of Microsoft Corporation.
®
is a registered trademark and EPSON
®
and Windows® are registered trademarks
Notices 3
Introduction
After you have set up your printer as described on the
Start Here sheet, refer to this book to:
■ Load paper
■ Print photos stored on a memory card
■ Print photos from a digital camera or an external
storage device.
■ Save photos from a memory card to an external
device
■ Perform routine maintenance
■ Solve most problems
This book tells you how to do these things without
ever turning on your computer! Of course your printer
can do lots more when you connect it to your
Windows
®
or Macintosh® computer.
For complete instructions on using the printer with
your computer, see the on-screen User’s Guide. An icon
for the guide was automatically placed on your
desktop when you installed the software.
Basic Printing Procedure
1. Load paper Load paper printable side up, then fit
2. Insert a memory
card
the edge guide to the paper.
See “Loading Paper in the Sheet
Feeder” on page 7. for details.
Insert your memory card to the
appropriate slot. See “Inserting a
Memory Card” on page 9.
Please follow these guidelines as you read your
instructions:
w Warning:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c Caution:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important information about your printer.
3. Select Photos Select the photos you want to print.
See “Printing all photos” and “Printing
several photos” on page 11.
4. Select Paper Size Select the paper size on the control
panel.
5. Select Paper Type Select the paper type on the control
6. Print Press the
panel.
x Start button.
4 Introduction
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
Printer Parts
paper support
edge guide
external device USB
connector
sheet feeder
printer cover
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paper thickness lever
output tray
output tray extension
computer USB
connector
cartridge cover
memory card light
print head
control panel
memory card slot
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions 5
Control Panel
1
9
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Button Function
1
P On Press to turn the printer on and off.
2 u d Copies Press to select the number of
3 Paper type
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l
copies.
Press to select the paper type.
Photo Paper: Epson Premium
Glossy Photo Paper, Epson
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper,
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
Matte Paper: Epson Matte
Paper-Heavyweight
Plain Paper: plain paper, Epson
Bright White Ink Jet Paper
2
7
3
6
8 Mode
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fe
n
4
5
Press to print photos from a
memory card. Select from the
following. (Lights show which
mode is selected.)
Print Select: Select this options to
choose the photos you want to
print.
Print All/PictBridge: Select this
option to print all the photos on a
memory card, or to print photos
using the DPOF information stored
on the memory card, or to print
photos directly from a digital
camera.
Index Sheet: Select this to print an
index sheet of photos.
y Stop/Clear Press to stop printing, eject paper,
4
5
x Start Press to start printing with the
6 Paper size Press to select
7 l r Photo/Options Press to select the photo you want
or clear error status. When not
printing, or reset the settings you
have made.
settings made on the control panel.
When in paper jam, press to eject
the paper.
10 × 15 cm/4" × 6",
13 × 18 cm/5" × 7", or A4. as the
size of the paper set in the sheet
feeder. You can only print on one
of these sizes printing from a
memory card directly.
to print, or to select the setup and
utility functions.
9 Setup
q Press to display setup options.
6 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
Loading Paper
The type of paper you choose affects the way your
printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for
your job.
Selecting Paper Type
If you are just printing a rough draft of an photos, plain
paper is fine. However, for the best results, you will
want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers.
For this paper Select this
Epson Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss
Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo
Paper
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Plain Paper (Recycled Paper) Plain Paper Up to 100
Paper Type
setting
Photo Paper Up to 20
Matte Paper
Loading
Capacity
sheets
sheets
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
Follow these steps to load paper.
1. Open the paper support, then raise the extension.
2. Lower the output tray, then slide out the
extension.
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Epson Bright White Ink Jet
Paper
Up to 80
sheets
3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to
even the edges.
5. Load the paper against the right side of the sheet
feeder, with the printable side up. The printable
side is usually whiter or glossier.
Loading Paper 7
Place the stack of paper behind the tabs and make
sure it fits under the c arrow mark inside the left
edge guide. Always load paper short edge first,
even for landscape printing.
A4
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) and
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in)
Storing Your Printouts
With proper care, photographs from your printer will
last for many years. The special Epson inks designed
for your printer are formulated to achieve improved
light fastness when used with Epson paper and the
prints are properly displayed or stored.
As with traditional photos, proper care will minimize
color changes and lengthen display life:
■ For display, Epson recommends that prints be
framed under glass or a protective plastic sleeve
to protect them from atmospheric contaminants
like humidity, cigarette smoke, and high levels of
ozone.
■ As with all photographs, keep your prints away
from high temperatures and humidity and out of
direct sunlight.
■ For proper storage, Epson recommends that you
keep prints in a photo album or plastic photo
storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves
commonly available at most camera stores.
6. Slide the edge guide against the left edge of the
paper (but not too tightly).
Note:
Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully
ejected.
Be sure to follow any other storage and display
instructions included in the paper package.
8 Loading Paper
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