Epson Stylus Photo R3000 User Manual
User's Guide
NPD4330-00 EN
Epson Stylus Photo R3000 User's Guide
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Contents
Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions................. 6
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 6
When setting up this product............... 6
When using this product................... 7
Using the printer with a wireless connection. . . . 7
When handling the ink cartridges............ 7
Using the LCD screen..................... 7
Warning, Cautions, Notes and Tips........... 8
Printer Parts.............................. 9
Front section........................... 9
Inside................................ 10
Back................................. 10
Control panel.......................... 11
Screen View........................... 12
Printer Features.......................... 13
Realizing High Resolution................. 13
Realizing High Productivity................ 14
Superior Ease of Use..................... 14
Notes on Usage and Storage.................. 16
Installation space....................... 16
Notes when using the printer............... 16
Notes when not using the printer............ 16
Notes on handling ink cartridges............ 17
Notes on handling paper.................. 18
Introducing the Supplied Software............. 19
Contents of the Software Disc.............. 19
Summary of the Printer Driver............. 20
Basic Operations
Loading Cut Sheets........................ 21
Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . . . 21
Loading Fine Art Media.................. 22
Loading Poster Board.................... 24
Loading and Cutting Roll Paper............... 26
Loading Roll Paper...................... 26
Cutting Roll Paper...................... 27
Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . 28
Loading CDs and DVDs.................. 28
Removing CDs and DVDs................. 29
Basic Printing Methods (Windows)............ 30
Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X). . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printable area............................ 33
The Printed Area for Cut Sheets............. 33
The Printed Area for Roll Paper............. 33
The Printed Area for CDs and DVDs......... 33
Changing the Type of Black Ink............... 34
Switching Inks from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . 34
Switching Inks from the Printer Driver
(Windows Only)........................ 34
Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer
...................................... 35
Canceling Printing........................ 36
Using the Printer Driver (Windows)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 38
From the Printer icon.................... 38
Displaying Help.......................... 39
Click the Help Button to Display............ 39
Right-click on the item you want to check and
display............................... 39
Customizing the Printer Driver............... 40
Saving various settings as your Select Settings
.................................... 40
Saving media settings.................... 40
Rearranging display items................. 41
Summary of the Utility Tab.................. 42
Uninstalling the printer driver................ 44
Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 45
Displaying Help.......................... 45
Using Epson Printer Utility 4................. 45
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4............. 45
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions............ 45
Uninstalling the printer driver................ 46
Printing Varieties
Auto Correct Color and Print Photos
(PhotoEnhance).......................... 48
Correct color and print..................... 51
Printing Black and White Photos.............. 54
Borderless printing........................ 57
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 57
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing
.................................... 58
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Setting Procedures for Printing............. 59
Enlarged/Reduced Printing.................. 61
Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper size............ 62
Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only). . . . . . 63
Custom Scale Setting..................... 63
Multi-Page Printing....................... 65
Manual Double-Sided Printing (Windows only)
...................................... 66
Cautions when Performing Double-Sided
Printing.............................. 66
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 66
Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets
and print - Windows only).................. 67
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 68
Joining the output paper together........... 69
User-defined Paper Sizes/Custom Paper Sizes. . . . . 71
Banner printing (on roll paper)............... 74
Layout Manager (Windows only).............. 76
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 76
Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings. . . . 78
Printing Directly from a Digital Camera......... 78
Note When Printing Directly from a Digital
Camera............................... 78
Printing.............................. 78
Color Management Printing
About Color Management................... 80
Color Management Print Settings............. 80
Setting profiles......................... 81
Setting color management with the applications
...................................... 81
Setting color management with the printer driver
...................................... 82
Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)............................ 82
Color management printing by ColorSync
(Mac OS X)............................ 83
Color management printing by Driver ICM
(Windows only)........................ 85
Maintenance
Adjusting the Print Head.................... 90
Checking for clogged nozzles............... 90
Head Cleaning......................... 91
Correcting Print Misalignment (Print Head
Alignment)............................ 91
Replacing Ink Cartridges.................... 92
Ink Cartridge Product Numbers............ 92
How to replace......................... 92
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer.............. 94
Problem Solver
Messages............................... 95
Troubleshooting.......................... 96
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)................................ 96
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothing prints.......................... 98
Print Quality/Print Results................ 98
Unable to feed or eject paper............... 101
Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder Jams During
Printing............................. 101
Jammed Fine Art Media................. 103
Jammed Poster Board................... 103
Roll paper jam......................... 104
The CD/DVD Tray Is Jammed............. 105
Others.............................. 105
Appendix
Supported Media......................... 107
Item descriptions...................... 107
Epson Special Media Table............... 108
Usable Commercially Papers.............. 109
Transporting the Printer................... 111
Preparing the Printer for Transport......... 111
After Transport........................ 112
Specifications Table....................... 112
Standards and Approvals................. 114
Using the Control Panel
Menus................................. 87
The Setup Menu.......................... 87
Using the Menu........................ 87
Item................................. 88
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 115
Contacting Epson Support.................. 115
Before Contacting Epson................. 115
Help for Users in North America........... 115
Help for Users in Europe................. 116
Help for Users in Australia............... 116
Help for Users in Singapore............... 116
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Help for Users in Thailand................ 116
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 117
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 117
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 118
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 118
Help for Users in India.................. 118
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 119
Contents
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Introduction
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using the printer.
Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches
or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the
product’s label.
❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in fire or
electric shock.
When choosing a place for this product
❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is
larger than this product. This product will not
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❏ Avoid 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.
❏ Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏ Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug
can be easily unplugged.
❏ 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.
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏ If you use an extension cord with this product,
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.
❏ Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
❏ Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered the product; the product has been dropped
or the cabinet damaged; the product does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe
the following:
When setting up this product
❏ Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s
cabinet.
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care
not to spill liquid on this product.
❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this
product only. Use with other equipment may result
in fire or electric shock.
❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded
power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same
circuit as copiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off.
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for this printer, the
building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16
amp circuit breaker.
❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or
consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in
the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of
the correct size and rating.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or
other device with a cable, ensure the correct
orientation of the connectors. Each connector has
only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector
in the wrong orientation may damage both devices
connected by the cable.
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When using this product
❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or touch
the ink cartridges during printing.
❏ Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise
you may damage this product.
❏ Always turn the product off using the Power button
on the control panel. When this button is pressed,
the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not
unplug the power cord or turn off the product until
the Power light stops flashing.
Using the printer with a wireless connection
❏ Do not use this product inside medical facilities or
near medical equipment. Radio waves from this
product may adversely affect the operation of
electrical medical equipment.
❏ Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac
pacemakers. Radio waves from this product may
adversely affect the operation of cardiac
pacemakers.
❏ Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on its
package.
❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of
installation for best results.
❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill
them. This could damage the print head.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the
cartridge. This may affect normal operation and
printing.
❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of
cartridge-related information, such as the ink
cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be
removed and reinserted freely. However, each time
the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed
because the printer automatically performs a
reliability check.
❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect
the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in
the same environment as this product. 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 or
surrounding area.
❏ Do not use this product near automatically
controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire
alarms. Radio waves from this product may
adversely affect these devices, and could lead to
accidents due to malfunction.
When handling the ink cartridges
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and
do not drink.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain
after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ Shake new ink cartridges four or five times before
opening their packages.
❏ Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their
packages; this can cause leakage.
❏ 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.
❏ Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward.
Do not store cartridges upside down.
Using the LCD screen
❏ The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or
dark spots, and because of its features it may have an
uneven brightness. These are normal and do not
indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.
Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
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❏ If the LCD screen 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.
Warning, Cautions, Notes and Tips
Warnings must be followed to avoid
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ning:
serious bodily injury.
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Note:
Tip:
Cauti
on:
Cautions must be followed to avoid
damage to this product or bodily injury.
Notes contain important information
on the operation of this product.
Tips contain useful tips or supplement
on the operation of this product.
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Printer Parts
Front section
G Auto sheet feeder
Automatically feeds paper.
H Edge guide
Move left and right depending on the size of the
paper that you want to load. This prevents paper
being fed at a slant.
I Paper support
Supports paper to prevent it from falling forward or
backward.
A Printer cover
Open when replacing ink cartridge, cleaning the
inside of the printer, or removing jammed paper.
The cover is normally closed when the printer is in
use.
B Connector for external devices
Use a USB cable to connect digital cameras and other
PictBridge-compatible devices.
C Front cover
Open before pulling out the front manual feed tray
or output trays.
D Output tray
Ejected paper is collected here. Extend the tray when
using the printer.
E Front manual feed tray
Press the center of the tray and pull it out to load fine
art media, poster board, or the CD/DVD tray.
F Control panel
U “Control panel” on page 11
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Inside
A Cartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
Back
A AC inlet
Connects the power cable.
B Airflow vents
Prevent the build-up of heat inside the printer.
U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 92
B Ink absorber
Absorbs ink that bleeds past the edge of the paper
during borderless printing.
C Print head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left
and right to print. Do not move the print head by
hand.
C USB connector
Connects the USB cable.
D LAN connector
Connects the LAN cable.
E Roll paper feeder
Paper feed slot for roll paper printing.
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 26
F Rear support
Use when loading fine art media or roll paper.
U “Loading Fine Art Media” on page 22
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 26
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Control panel
A
P light (power light)
The printer's operational status is indicated by a lit or
flashing light.
Introduction
H
H light (ink check light)
The ink status is indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : Indicates errors such as an installed ink
cartridge is expended, an ink cartridge is
not installed, or a wrong ink cartridge is
installed. Check the contents of the error on
the control panel’s screen.
Flashing: Ink is running low or an error has occurred.
The type of error is shown by an ink
cartridge icon or a message.
U “Screen View” on page 12
Off : No error.
On : The power is on.
Flashing: The light flashes to indicate that an error
has occurred.
Off : The power is off.
B
P button (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
C
+ button (cancel button)
Press during printing to cancel printing.
D Screen
Displays the printer’s status, menus, error messages,
and so on. U “Screen View” on page 12
E
u, l, d, r buttons
Select settings and other items.
F
Z button
Execute the selected action or set the selected value.
G
y button (back button)
Press to return to the previous screen while the
Menu is displayed.
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Screen View
Introduction
Y
VLM
LC
VM
C
LLK
LK
:
Yellow
:
Vivid Light Magenta
:
Light Cyan
:
Vivid Magenta
:
Cyan
:
Light Light Black
:
Light Black
A Message
Displays printer’s status, operations, and error
messages.
B Ink Cartridge Status
Displays the approximate level of remaining ink and
the current status.
The ink cartridge icons change as follows when the
ink is low or an error occurs.
: There is sufficient ink and printing is
possible.
: Ink is low. You need to prepare a new
ink cartridge.We recommend replacing
the ink cartridge as soon as possible
because the ink may be expended while
printing.
: An error occurred. Check the message
on the screen, and clear the error.
PK
:
Photo Black
MK
:
Matte Black
Tip:
The amount of ink remaining can be viewed from
EPSON Status Monitor window in the printer driver.
We recommended checking the remaining ink level
before printing a large job, and preparing a new
cartridge for any ink cartridges that are running low.
Windows U “Summary of the Utility Tab” on page
42
Mac OS X U “Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on page
45
C On-screen guide
Shows the buttons that can be used.
D Type of black ink
The selected type of black ink is shown in green.
E Computer connection status
The status of the printer's connection to the computer is shown as follows:
Ink color codes
: Wired LAN is not connected, or
the printer is connected via USB.
: Wired LAN connection.
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: Wireless LAN connection
(infrastructure mode
strength is shown by the bars on
the right. The greater the number
of bars, the stronger the signal.
Gray bars indicate that the printer
cannot connect or detect a signal
or that the printer is searching for
a signal.
: Wireless LAN connection (ad hoc
2
mode
).
1 Connection via an access point or broadband router.
2 A direct wireless connection that does not involve an access
point.
1
). Signal
Printer Features
This ink jet color printer supports A3+ paper.
The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Resolution
Epson UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta
technology provides high-resolution printing to meet
professional needs.
Enhancing Creative Expression with Rich Color
Reproduction
Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta offers rich,
detailed shading into blues and violets.
Printing Black and White Photos
Three different densities of black ink bring out delicate
tone differences in black-and-white photographs.
The printer driver can be used to create richly shaded
black-and-white prints directly from color image data
without the use of imaging software.
U “Printing Black and White Photos” on page 54
Providing two types of black ink to match the paper
type
You can choose from Photo Black or Matte Black ink
depending on the paper type. Photo Black ink provides a
smooth finish to glossy photo papers. Matte Black ink
increases black optical density for matte type papers.
This printer allows you to set both photo black ink and
matte black ink and switch between them depending on
the paper type.
U “Changing the Type of Black Ink” on page 34
Balanced Color Reproduction Using the Epson LUT
Technology
Epson LUT Technology (1) reduces color
inconsistencies due to differences in lighting, (2)
reproduces fine gradations, (3) reduces graininess, and
(4) increases the gamut of colors for rich color
reproduction while ensuring a excellent balance among
all these parameters. This makes possible an overall
increase in image quality and consistent color
reproduction.
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5760 × 1440 dpi Maximum Resolution, 2 pl Minimum
Ink Dot Size
Print beautiful photographs with little graininess.
Long life prints
Pigment inks maintain more beautiful and more vibrant
prints over a long period of time since their high water
and ozone resistance and high light fastness prevent the
inks from being broken down by light and ozone in the
air.
Realizing High Productivity
Excellent color stability leads to efficient printing
The color stabilizes in a short time so it can safely be used
for pre-press workflow and color editing, increasing
work efficiency.
Superior Ease of Use
Improved operability with an easy to see and use
color screen
The large and bright color screen displays the printer
status such as the remaining ink level.
Also included is a poster printing function that allows
you to join the output paper together when performing
borderless printing in order to create large posters and
calendars. U “Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover
several sheets and print - Windows only)” on page
67
Freely placing print data made by various
applications using Layout Manager
This function allows you to place multiple print data
made by different applications freely on one sheet to
create posters and display articles.
U “Layout Manager (Windows only)” on page 76
Improved energy efficiency with sleep mode and
Power Off Timer
When no print jobs are being handled, or when no
operation has been performed for some time, the printer
enters sleep mode to reduce power consumption.
Furthermore, if the Power Off Timer function is
enabled, the printer can automatically switch off to
avoid wasting electricity. This function works if no print
jobs are received and no operations are carried out on
the control panel while the printer is not in an error
status for a specified duration of time.
U “Screen View” on page 12
The highly legible color screen makes error messages
and other information easier to understand. It also
provides instructions on loading fine art media and
other operations.
Equipped for Wireless LANs
The wireless LAN feature that comes standard with the
printer allows wireless printing from computers and
compatible Wi-Fi devices.
Tip:
You may find print speeds to be insufficient on some
wireless networks or when printing at A3 or other
extremely large sizes. A physical connection is
recommended when consistent print speeds are required.
Borderless printing function
You can print with no margins for all directions with
both auto expand or retain size print settings. U
“Borderless printing” on page 57
U “Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer” on
page 35
Support for a Wide Variety of Paper Types
EPSON offers a wide variety of special media for
high-quality printing. The printer can also print on
poster board, roll paper, and inkjet-compatible CDs and
DVDs.
These paper types can be loaded as described below.
❏ Cut sheet
Cut sheets are fed into the printer from the auto
sheet feeder.
U “Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder” on
page 21
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❏ Fine art media
Extend the rear support and load paper from the
front manual feed tray.
U “Loading Fine Art Media” on page 22
❏ Poster board
Load from the front manual feed tray.
U “Loading Poster Board” on page 24
❏ CDs/DVDs
Use the CD/DVD tray to load CDs and DVDs from
the front manual feed tray.
U “Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs” on
page 28
❏ Roll paper
Install the roll paper holder on the back of the
printer.
U “Loading and Cutting Roll Paper” on page
26
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Notes on Usage and Storage
Installation space
Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of
any other objects, so that paper ejection and
consumable replacement are not obstructed.
See the “Specifications Table” for the external
dimensions of the printer.
U “Specifications Table” on page 112
requirements are met. For more details, see the
manual supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the appropriate humidity.
❏ Capping may not occur (the print head is not
positioned on the right-hand side) if the printer is
turned off during a paper jam or when an error
occurs. Capping is a function for automatically
covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent
the print head from drying out. In this case, turn on
the power and wait a while until capping is
performed automatically.
❏ When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print head
may not be capped properly. In this case, turn on the
power and wait a while until capping is performed
automatically.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, the
printer may be damaged.
* When printing on poster board, leave a space of at
least 320 mm in behind the printer.
Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
❏ When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
“Specifications Table”. U “Specifications Table”
on page 112
Even when the conditions above are met, you may
not be able to print properly if the environmental
conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure to
use the printer in an environment where the paper's
Notes when not using the printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
❏ When storing the printer leave the ink cartridges
installed and keep the printer level. Do not tilt or
invert the printer or stand it on end.
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend that
you use the printer periodically to prevent the print
head from clogging.
❏ If the paper is left in the printer, the roller of the
paper presser may leave a mark on the surface of the
paper. This can also cause wavy or curled paper
resulting in paper feeding problems or the print
head could be scratched. Remove any paper when
storing.
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❏ Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is positioned
at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for
a long time, the print quality may decline.
Tip:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and
then turn it off.
❏ Before storing the printer, close the printer cover,
output tray, paper support, and rear support. If you
are not using the printer for a long time, put an
anti-static cloth or cover on the printer to prevent
dust. The print head nozzles are very small, and they
can become clogged easily if fine dust gets on the
print head, and you may not be able to print
properly.
❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time,
check the print head for clogging before you start
printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head is
clogged.
U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 90
❏ Do not turn the printer off or open the cartridge
cover during initial ink charging or head cleaning.
Initial ink charging may not complete normally,
making the printer unable to print.
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. If the print head (nozzles) dries, you may
not be able to print.
❏ Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge’s
own information such as the remaining ink level,
you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge after
removing it from the printer. Note, however, that
you may not be able to reuse ink cartridges that
contained very little ink when they were removed
from the printer. Some ink may also be used to
ensure reliable operation when the cartridges are
reinserted.
❏ Cartridges that still contain ink should be stored
under the same conditions as the printer, with the
nozzles down or to the side to prevent them
becoming clogged with dust. Note that the ink
supply port has a valve in it so it does not need to be
capped.
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink cartridges
to maintain good print quality.
❏ As part of the initial ink charging process
performed after purchase, some ink is used to fill
the print head nozzles to the tips and ready them for
printing. As a result, the first ink cartridges installed
after purchase will print fewer pages than
subsequent cartridges.
❏ We recommend storing ink cartridges in a cool,
dark place, and using them before the expiry date on
the package. Use cartridges within six months of
opening.
❏ If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it at room temperature for more
than three hours before using the ink cartridge.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the ink
cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.
❏ Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on
the surrounding area.
❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are
completely expended.
❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not effect printer function or
performance.
❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
❏ All colors of ink are used during head cleaning and
other non-printing maintenance operations to
ensure that the print heads remain in good
condition.
❏ Depending on the paper type and print quality
settings, colored inks may also be used for
high-density blacks in monochrome or grayscale
printing.
❏ When loading ink cartridges, be sure all colors are
installed. The printer can only be used when all
colors are installed.
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Notes on handling paper
Note the following points when handling and storing
the paper. If the paper is not in good condition, print
quality may decline.
Check the manuals supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
❏ Use Epson special media under normal room
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25°C; humidity: 40
to 60%).
❏ Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the
paper.
❏ Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper
with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from your
hands can affect print quality.
❏ Paper may be wavy or slack if the temperature and
humidity change. Be careful not to scratch or soil
the paper, and flatten it before loading it in the
printer.
❏ Do not wet the paper.
❏ Do not throw away the paper packaging as you can
use it for storing the paper.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
❏ If you put the print outs in an album before they are
completely dry, they may be blurred.
❏ Do not use a dryer to dry the print outs.
❏ Avoid direct sunlight.
❏ Prevent color distortion while displaying or storing
the print outs by following the instructions in the
paper’s manual.
❏ To keep your printouts from discoloring, store
them in a dark place, away from high temperatures,
high humidity, and direct sunlight.
Tip:
Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color
distortion) due to the effects of light and various
constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special
media. However, with the correct storage method, the
degree of color distortion can be minimized.
❏ See the manuals supplied with Epson special media
for detailed information on handling the paper after
printing.
❏ The colors of photos, posters, and other printed
materials appear different under different lighting
*
conditions (light sources
from this printer may also appear different under
different light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light,
incandescent light, and other types.
). The colors of print outs
❏ Keep paper in their original package after opening,
and keep them in a flat place.
Notes on handling printed paper
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note
the following points.
❏ Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are
rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel off.
❏ Do not touch the printed surface; the ink may peel
off.
❏ Make sure the print outs are completely dry before
folding of stacking;otherwise, the color may change
where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will
disappear if they are separated immediately and
dried; however, they will remain if not separated.
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Introduction
Introducing the Supplied Software
Contents of the Software Disc
To use this printer, install the printer driver from the supplied software disc.
In addition to the printer driver, the following software can be found on the supplied software disc.
The printer driver and the other software listed below will have already been installed if you selected Easy Install when
setting up.
You can also separately reinstall each of these applications from the Software List.
Software Name Summary
Printer Driver
Epson Network Utility
(Windows)
Easy Photo Print Print selected photos quickly and easily. See the application’s on-line help for more
Epson Print CD Design labels for music, photo, or movie CDs and DVDs and print them directly on the discs.
EpsonNet Setup With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your
EpsonNet Print
(Windows)
Adobe ICC profiles
(Windows)
When the printer is connected to a computer via a network, this plug-in program acquires the
status of the printer such as the remaining ink level, error status, and so on. The acquired
information is displayed on the printer driver's Main screen and the EPSON Status Monitor 3
screen.
U “Summary of the Utility Tab” on page 42
Normally, this software is installed with the printer driver. However, if the printer driver is
installed without using the installer of the Software Disc, such as using the plug-and-play
function of the OS, Epson Network Utility is not installed. In such a case, install Epson Network
Utility from the Software List.
information.
You can also design and print CD and DVD jackets.
See the application’s on-line help for more information.
computer.
With this software, you can perform direct TCP/IP printing when the computer and the printer
are connected via a network. This software is automatically installed if LAN connection is
specified in Easy Install; however, it is not installed if USB connection is specified.
Use as input profiles when required for color management.
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Summary of the Printer Driver
The main functions of the printer driver are described
below.
❏ Converts print data received from applications into
printable data and sends it to the printer.
❏ Allows the user to specify print settings such as the
media type and paper size.
Windows
❏ Allows the user to execute printer maintenance
functions to maintain print quality, and check the
printer's status and so on.
Windows
You can easily import or export printer driver
settings.
You can save these settings and easily import or
export these saved settings.
U “Customizing the Printer Driver” on page
40
Mac OS X
U “Summary of the Utility Tab” on page 42
Mac OS X
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Loading Cut Sheets
The method for loading cut sheets varies with the
thickness of the paper. Three methods are available. In
addition, the size of paper used varies with the loading
method.
Auto sheet feeder Paper thickness: 0.08 mm–
0.3 mm
Paper size: Varies with
paper type. See U
“Supported Media” on page
107.
Open and fully extend the paper support.
B
Front manual feed (fine art
media)
Front manual feed (poster
board)
Note:
If the paper is wavy or curled, flatten the paper before
loading it in the printer, or use new paper. If wavy or
curled paper is loaded, this printer may not be able to
recognize the paper size, feed the paper, or print correctly.
We recommend that you return the paper to its original
package and store it flat, and take it out of the package
just before you use it.
Paper thickness: 0.3 mm–
0.7 mm
Paper size: A4, A3, A3+,
Letter
Paper thickness: 0.7 mm–
1.3 mm
Paper size: A3+
Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder
Open the front cover.
C
Turn on the printer.
A
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Fully extend the output tray.
D
Load the paper vertically with the printable side
E
face up.
Use fine art media between 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm thick.
Turn on the printer.
A
Open the rear support.
B
Tip:
If the roll paper holder is currently in place at the
rear of the printer, remove it before proceeding.
Grasp and slide the edge guide to fit it to the width
F
of the paper.
Loading Fine Art Media
Fully extend the rear support.
C
Open the front cover.
D
Use the front manual feed tray and the rear support to
load fine art media.
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Push the center of the front manual feed tray.
E
Load the paper vertically with the printable side
F
face up.
Press the Z button on the control panel.
H
The paper will be fed into the printer.
Fully extend the output tray.
I
Align the right edge of the paper with the right
G
edge of the tray and the trailing edge with the line
on the tray.
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With the paper loaded and the printer idle, push
J
the center of the front manual feed tray to close
the tray.
Tip:
To eject the paper, confirm that the control panel
shows Ready and press the + button.
If the rear support is open, close it.
B
Open the front cover.
C
Push the center of the front manual feed tray.
D
Loading Poster Board
Use the front manual feed tray to load poster board.
Use poster board between 0.7 mm and 1.3 mm thick.
Poster board is ejected from the rear of the printer once
during loading. Leave a space of at least 320 mm
between the rear of the printer and the nearest wall.
Turn on the printer.
A
Note:
Do not eject the front manual feed tray or load
poster board while the printer is operating. Failure
to observe this precaution could damage the
printer.
Load the paper vertically with the printable side
E
face up.
Note:
Be sure to load the paper from the front. Loading
paper from the rear could damage the printer or
cause a malfunction.
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Align the right edge of the paper with the right
F
edge of the tray and the trailing edge with the line
on the tray.
Select Poster Board in the control panel’s screen
G
and press the Z button.
The paper will be fed into the printer.
Fully extend the output tray.
H
With the paper loaded and the printer idle, push
I
the center of the front manual feed tray to close
the tray.
Tip:
To eject the paper, confirm that the control panel
shows Ready and press the + button.
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Loading and Cutting Roll Paper
Loading Roll Paper
Using the roll paper holder, position the paper at the
rear of the printer. See the following for information on
supported roll paper types.
U “Supported Media” on page 107
Turn on the printer.
A
Open the front cover.
B
Fully extend the output tray.
C
Tip:
If the front manual feed tray is open, push the
center of the tray to close it.
After confirming that the end of the roll paper is
D
cut straight across, insert the supplied roll paper
holder into the ends of the roll.
If the end of the roll paper is not cut straight
across, trim it straight before proceeding.
Open the rear support.
E
Only open the support; there is no need to extend
it.
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Attach the roll paper holder to the rear of the
F
printer.
Feed the roll paper into the roll paper feeder on
G
the rear of the printer until it stops.
After you have held the paper in place for about
three seconds, it will be loaded the printer
automatically.
Cutting Roll Paper
Use scissors or other cutters to cut the print results from
the roll when printing is complete.
Choose whether to cut the paper after printing in
A
the control panel.
The following options are displayed.
Yes: Print a cut line and feed the paper.
Tip:
Open the printer cover and look down into the
printer to check that the paper is not being fed at a
slant.
No: Return to the standby screen. Select this
option to continue printing on current roll.
If you selected Yes, cut the paper along the cut
B
line.
Further instructions are displayed in the control
panel’s screen.
Tip:
To remove roll paper, confirm that Ready is
displayed in the control panel and press the +
button for two seconds. The paper will be fed back
through the printer. Turn the knob on the roll paper
holder to take up the excess paper.
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Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs
Tip:
❏ A special application is required to print CDs and
DVDs. Use the supplied Epson Print CD application.
❏ Use 12 cm or 8 cm CDs or DVDs (including CD-R/
RW and DVD-R/RW discs) with packaging
indicating that the label surface supports printing
with inkjet printers.
Loading CDs and DVDs
Use the front manual feed tray and CD/DVD tray.
Turn on the printer.
A
Note:
Do not eject the front manual feed tray or insert the
CD/DVD tray while the printer is operating.
Failure to observe this precaution could damage
the printer.
Push the center of the front manual feed tray.
D
Place a disc on the supplied CD/DVD tray with
E
printable side up.
Note:
Use the CD/DVD tray supplied with the printer.
Using a different tray could damage the printer,
tray, or disc or cause printer malfunction.
If the rear support is open, close it.
B
Open the front cover.
C
Insert the CD/DVD tray into the front manual
F
feed tray.
Note:
Be sure to insert the tray from the front. Inserting
the tray from the rear could damage the printer or
cause a malfunction.
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Align the right edge of the CD/DVD tray with
G
line on right side of the front manual feed tray
and the left edge with the indicator line on the
front manual feed tray.
Select CD/DVD in the control panel’s screen and
H
press the Z button.
Removing CDs and DVDs
Remove the CD/DVD tray when printing is
A
complete.
Close the front manual feed tray.
B
Note:
❏ Do not turn the printer on or off while the tray
is inserted. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the printer.
❏ Store the tray flat. Malfunction could result if
the tray is curled or deformed.
The printer will load the CD/DVD tray and
prepare to print.
Tip:
To eject the CD/DVD tray, confirm that the control
panel shows Ready and press the + button.
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Basic Printing Methods (Windows)
You can make print settings such as paper size and paper
feed from the connected computer and then print.
Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
A
U “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 21
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 26
U “Loading CDs and DVDs” on page 28
When you have created the data, click Print from
B
the File menu.
Select the Media Type, Color, Print Quality,
D
Mode, and Source according to the paper loaded
in the printer.
Make sure you select the same Size as you set in
E
the application.
Ma ke sure y our prin ter is se lected, a nd then click
C
Preferences or Properties to display the settings
screen.
After making the settings, click OK.
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