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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................... 6
When handling the ink cartridges............ 7
Warnings, Cautions, Notes and Tips.......... 7
Printer Parts.............................. 8
Front section........................... 8
Rear/Spindle. . . . . ...................... 11
Control panel.......................... 13
Screen View........................... 14
Printer Features.......................... 17
Realizing High Resolution................. 17
Realizing High Productivity................ 18
Superior Ease of Use..................... 18
Notes on Usage and Storage.................. 19
Installation space....................... 19
Notes when using the printer............... 19
Notes when not using the printer............ 20
Notes on handling ink cartridges............ 20
Notes on handling paper.................. 21
Introducing the Supplied Software............. 23
Contents of the Software Disc.............. 23
Summary of the Printer Driver............. 25
Basic Operations
Loading and Removing the Roll Paper.......... 26
Printing and Reading Roll Paper Information
.................................... 26
Setting Auto Roll Paper Feeding............ 27
Loading Roll Paper...................... 27
Cutting the roll paper.................... 31
Removing the roll paper.................. 32
Loading Cut Sheets........................ 34
Loading the Paper Cassette................ 35
Loading Manually from the Rear............ 39
Loading and Ejecting Thick Paper........... 40
Basic Printing Methods(Windows)............ 43
Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)............ 44
Printable area............................ 46
Roll Paper Printable Area................. 46
Cut Sheets Printable Area................. 46
Changing the Type of Black Ink............... 47
Turning Off the Power Using Power
Management............................. 49
Canceling Printing........................ 50
Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 51
From the Printer icon.................... 51
Displaying Help.......................... 52
Click the Help Button to Display............ 52
Right-click on the item you want to check and
display............................... 52
Customizing the Printer Driver............... 53
Saving various settings as your Select Settings
.................................... 53
Saving media settings.................... 53
Rearranging display items................. 54
Summary of the Utility Tab.................. 55
Uninstalling the printer driver................ 56
Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 58
Displaying Help.......................... 58
Using Epson Printer Utility 4................. 58
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4............. 58
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions............ 58
Uninstalling the printer driver................ 59
Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2....... 60
Printing Varieties
Auto Correct Color and Print Photos
(PhotoEnhance).......................... 61
Correct color and print..................... 62
Printing Black and White Photos.............. 65
Borderless printing........................ 68
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 68
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing
.................................... 69
About Roll Paper Cutting................. 70
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 71
Enlarged/Reduced Printing.................. 73
Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper size............ 73
Fit to Roll Paper Width(Windows only)....... 74
Custom Scale Setting..................... 75
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Multi-Page Printing....................... 76
Manual Double-Sided Printing(Windows only)
...................................... 78
Cautions when Performing Double-Sided
Printing.............................. 78
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 78
Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets
and print - Windows only).................. 79
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 80
Joining the output paper together........... 81
Printing on custom paper................... 83
Banner printing (on roll paper)............... 86
Layout Manager(Windows only).............. 89
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 90
Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings. . . . 91
Color Management Printing
About Color Management................... 92
Color Management Print Settings............. 92
Setting profiles......................... 93
Setting color management with the application. . . . 93
Setting color management with the printer driver
...................................... 94
Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)............................ 94
Color management printing by ColorSync
(Mac OS X)............................ 95
Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windows only)..................... 96
Using the Control Panel Menu
Menu Operations......................... 99
Menu List.............................. 101
Details of the Menu....................... 103
Printer Setup menu..................... 103
Test Print menu....................... 105
Maintenance menu..................... 105
Printer Status menu..................... 106
Paper Setup menu...................... 106
Head Alignment menu.................. 110
Network Setup menu.................... 111
SpectroProofer menu................... 111
Ink Menu Table......................... 112
Maintenance
Adjusting the Print Head................... 113
Checking for clogged nozzles.............. 113
Cleaning the print head.................. 115
Correcting Print Misalignment (Print Head
Alignment)........................... 117
Replacing Consumables.................... 120
Replacing Ink Cartridges................. 120
Replacing Maintenance Box 1 and 2......... 121
Replacing the Cutter.................... 124
Cleaning the Printer...................... 127
Cleaning the outside.................... 127
Cleaning the inside..................... 127
Problem Solver
When an Error Message is Displayed.......... 129
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs
................................... 137
Troubleshooting......................... 138
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 138
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothing prints......................... 141
The prints are not what you expected. . . . . . . . 142
Feeding or ejecting problems.............. 146
Others.............................. 149
Appendix
Options and Consumable Products........... 151
Supported Media......................... 153
Epson Special Media Table............... 153
Usable Commercially Available Paper Size. . . . 158
Before printing on non-Epson media........ 158
Maintenance Mode....................... 159
Starting and Ending Maintenance Mode. . . . . . 159
Maintenance Mode List.................. 160
Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer
..................................... 162
Before Moving or Transporting............ 162
Notes on Transporting.................. 162
After Moving or Transporting............. 162
System Requirements..................... 163
Specifications Table....................... 163
Standards and Approvals................. 164
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 165
Contacting Epson Support.................. 165
Before Contacting Epson................. 165
Help for Users in North America........... 166
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Help for Users in Europe................. 166
Help for Users in Taiwan................. 166
Help for Users in Australia............... 167
Help for Users in Singapore............... 167
Help for Users in Thailand................ 168
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 168
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 168
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 169
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 169
Help for Users in India.................. 169
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 170
Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses.............. 171
Bonjour............................. 171
Other Software Licenses................... 176
Info-ZIP copyright and license............. 176
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Introduction
Introduction
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
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.
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 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.
❏ 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.
❏ 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:
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.
❏ 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.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches
or automatic timers.
When using this product
❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or touch
the ink cartridges while printing.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you
may damage this product.
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❏ 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.
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.
❏ Before installing the new ink cartridge in the
printer, shake it back and forth horizontally in five
centimeter movements about 15 times within five
seconds.
❏ Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on its
package.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes and Tips
Warning:
w
Caution:
c
Note:
Tip:
Warnings must be followed to
avoid serious bodily injury.
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 or
additional information on the
operation of this product.
❏ 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.
❏ 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.
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Printer Parts
Front section
Introduction
A Front cover
Remove when replacing the built-in cutter or installing the optional SpectroProofer. Normally installed when
using the printer.
B Cartridge cover (left)
Open when replacing ink cartridges. U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 120
C Paper cassette
Load cut sheets from 8 to 17 inches wide. U “Loading the Paper Cassette” on page 35
D Output tray
Ejected paper is collected here. Extend according to the size of the paper being ejected.
E Maintenance Box 2
This box collects waste ink when printing beyond the edges of the paper for borderless printing.
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F Paper eject support
Support smooth ejection of the printed paper by raising the supports when printing on plain roll paper and when
the optional SpectroProofer is installed. U “Loading roll paper” on page 29
G Front manual feeder
Feed paper into this slot when printing on cut sheets that are 0.8 mm thick or thicker. U “Loading and Ejecting
Thick Paper” on page 40
H Cartridge cover (right)
Open when replacing ink cartridges or Maintenance Box 1.
U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 120
U “Replacing Maintenance Box 1” on page 121
I Maintenance Box 1
Container for collecting waste ink.
J Ink cartridges
Install ink cartridges on the left and right for a total of 11 colors. Ink cartridge order U “Screen View” on
page 14
K Print head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
Do not move the print head by hand.
L Control panel
U “Control panel” on page 13
M Alert lamp
Lit or flashing when an error or warning occurs in the printer.
On : An error occurred. Check the contents of the error on the control panel's screen.
Flashing : An ink or paper low warning occurred. You can specify for which consumable this warning
should occur. The factory setting is Off (no warning). U “Maintenance Mode List” on
page 160
Off : No error.
N Printer cover
Open when loading thick paper, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed paper. Normally closed
when using the printer.
O Rear manual feeder
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Manually feed paper into this slot when printing cut sheets one at a time. U “Loading Manually from the Rear” on
page 39
P Paper support
Raise this support when manually feeding paper to load the paper properly. Supports paper to prevent it from
falling forward or backward.
Q 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.
R Roll paper feeder
Paper feed slot for roll paper printing. U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27
S Roll paper cover
Cover to protect the roll paper. Except when loading or removing roll paper, it should be closed when using the
printer.
T Spindle holders
Hold the spindle loaded with roll paper on the left and the right.
U “Loading roll paper” on page 29
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Rear/Spindle
Introduction
A Rear unit
Remove if the paper jams, and then clear the jammed paper. Normally installed when using the printer.
B Roll paper holder unit connector
Always use with the cable connected.
C USB interface connector
Connects the USB cable.
D Airflow vents
Vents the air used to cool the inside of the printer.
E LAN connector
Connects the LAN cable.
F Status light (green and red)
The color indicates the network transmission speed.
Green : 10Base-T
Red : 100Base-TX
G Data light (orange)
The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light.
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On : Connected.
Flashing : Receiving data.
H AC inlet
Connects the power cable.
I Movable flange (black)
Fixes the roll paper placed on the spindle. Remove and install when loading or removing roll paper on the spindle.
J Spindle
When you want to load roll paper into the printer, place the roll paper on the spindle.
K Attachment
Install when placing roll paper with a three inch paper core on the spindle.
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Control panel
If pressed in the ready status, the Ink Menu is
displayed on the screen, and you can clean the print
head, perform a nozzle check, or switch the type of
black ink. If pressed while printing is paused, you
cannot switch the type of black ink. U “Ink Menu
Table” on page 112
E
l button (Paper Source button)
❏ If pressed in the ready status, or when no paper is
loaded, the Paper Type menu is displayed, and you can
switch between roll paper and cut sheets, and check
the paper loading method. When settings are
changed, the screen icons change as shown below.
You can also make the same settings from the printer
driver. When printing from the printer driver, the
printer driver settings are given priority regardless of
the settings on the control panel.
: Prints on roll paper and cuts
automatically after printing each
page.
: Prints on roll paper but does not cut
after printing.
A
P light (Power light)
The printer's operational status is indicated by a lit or
flashing light.
On : The power is on.
Flashing : Receiving data or performing
processes such as turning off the
power, head cleaning, auto nozzle
check, or changing the type of
black ink.
Off : The power is off.
B
P button (Power button)
Turns the power on and off.
C Screen
Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages,
and so on. U “Screen View” on page 14
D [ button (Ink menu button)
: Prints on cut sheets.
❏ Returns to the previous screen (Parameter > Item >
Menu > Ready) if pressed while the Menu is
displayed.
F
u/d buttons (Paper Feed buttons)
❏ When roll paper is loaded, you can feed (d button) or
rewind (u button) the roll paper. You can feed up to 3
m of paper by holding down the d button. You can
speed up the paper feed rate by holding down the
button for at least two seconds.
You can rewind up to 20 cm of paper by holding down
the u button.
❏ If you press the d button when no roll paper is loaded
and Cut Sheet is selected from the Paper Type menu,
paper is fed from the paper cassette and ejected. U
“Cleaning the paper cassette printing path” on
page 127
❏ When feeding cut sheets from the rear manual feeder,
press the d button to feed the paper and enter ready
status. U “Loading Manually from the Rear” on
page 39
❏ If pressed while the Menu is displayed, you can select
items and parameters. U “Menu Operations” on
page 99
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r button (Menu button)
❏ If pressed in the ready status or when no paper is
loaded, the Menu is displayed. U “Menu Operations”
on page 99
❏ If pressed while printing, the Printer Status menu
from the Menu is displayed directly. U “Printer Status
menu” on page 106
❏ Goes to the next screen (Menu > Item > Parameter) if
pressed while the Menu is displayed.
H X button (Paper Cut button)
Press to cut roll paper with the built-in cutter. U
“Manual cut method” on page 32
I Y button (Paper Set button)
❏ This button locks or unlocks the paper presser.
U “Loading and Ejecting Thick Paper” on page 40
U “Loading roll paper” on page 29
❏ When pressed after roll paper printing is complete, the
paper presser is unlocked, roll paper is automatically
wound up and can be removed. When Remaining
Paper Setup is set to On from the Menu, the roll paper
is wound up after printing a barcode on the edge of
the paper indicating paper information such as the
amount of remaining roll paper. U “Printing and
Reading Roll Paper Information” on page 26
Off : Ready to print.
M
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 : The ink is low. We recommend
replacing the ink cartridge as soon
as possible because the ink may be
expended while printing.
Off : No error.
N b light (Paper Check light)
The paper status is indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : No paper loaded or the paper
setting is not correct. Check the
contents of the error on the
control panel's screen.
J Z button
❏ If pressed while a parameter is selected from the
Menu, the parameter is set or executed.
❏ If pressed while the ink is drying, the drying process is
canceled.
K W button (Pause/Cancel button)
❏ The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while
printing. To release the pause status, press the W
button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen
and then press the Z button.
To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job
Cancel on the screen and then press the Z button.
U “Canceling Printing” on page 50
❏ If pressed while the Menu is displayed, the Menu is
closed and it returns to ready status.
L W light (Pause light)
Indicates whether or not the printer is ready to print.
On : Not ready to print. Pausing or
canceling job.
Flashing : Indicates errors such as paper jam,
or paper skew. Check the contents
of the error on the control panel's
screen.
Off : No error.
Screen View
A Message
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Displays the printer's status, operation, and error
messages.
U “When an Error Message is Displayed” on
page 129
B Paper Source Settings
The following icons indicate the paper source status
set by the l button.
You can also make the same settings from the printer
driver. When printing from the printer driver, the
printer driver settings are given priority regardless of
the settings on the control panel.
: Prints on roll paper and cuts
automatically after printing each page.
: Prints on roll paper but does not cut
after printing.
: Prints on cut sheets.
1
GR (Green)
2
LLK (Light Light Black)
3
Y (Yellow)
4
LC (Light Cyan)
5
VLM (Vivid Light Magenta)
6
OR (Orange)
7
MK (Matte Black)
8
VM (Vivid Magenta)
9
LK (Light Black)
10
C (Cyan)
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PK (Photo Black)
2 Status indicators
The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows.
C 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.
Normal Warning or Error
1 Ink Slot Number
When facing the printer, the slots are numbered
from left to right in ascending order from 1. The
following shows the colors that correspond to the
ink slot numbers.
No alarm : There is sufficient ink and
printing is possible.
: Ink is low. You need to prepare a
new ink cartridge.
: An error occurred. Check the
message on the screen, and clear
the error.
3 Ink color codes
See the list in 1 (above) for the colors that corre‐
spond to the codes.
Tip:
You can check the remaining ink level more reliably in
Printer Status from the Menu, or from EPSON Status
Monitor 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.
U “Printer Status menu” on page 106
Windows U “Summary of the Utility Tab” on
page 55
Mac OS X U “Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on
page 58
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D SpectroProofer Usage Status
The following icons indicate the installation status of
the optional SpectroProofer.
: Installed.
No icon : Not installed, or it is not installed
correctly.
E Type of black ink
Displays the selected type of black ink.
F Maintenance Box Status
The status of Maintenance Box 1 and 2 is indicated as
follows.
: There is enough space in the maintenance
box.
G Remaining Paper
The following icons indicate the remaining amount
of loaded paper.
One of the following icons is displayed depending on
whether roll paper or cut sheet is set as the paper
source.
: The amount of remaining roll paper
(length) is indicated after the icon. This is
displayed only when Remaining Paper
Setup is set to On.
U “Printing and Reading Roll Paper
Information” on page 26
: The amount of remaining paper (number
of sheets) in the paper cassette is indicated
after the icon. This is displayed only when
Cut Sheet Remaining is set to On in the
Maintenance Mode menu and Cut Sheet
Remaining is set from the Menu.
U “Maintenance Mode” on page 159
: The Maintenance Box is nearing the end
of its service life. You need to prepare a
new Maintenance Box. (flashing)
: Maintenance Box is at the end of its
service life. Replace the Maintenance Box
with a new one. (flashing)
Tip:
You can check the remaining space more reliably in
Printer Status from the Menu, or from EPSON Status
Monitor in the printer driver. We recommended
checking the remaining space before power cleaning and
so on, and preparing a new Maintenance Box if it is
nearing the end of its service life.
U “Printer Status menu” on page 106
Windows U “Summary of the Utility Tab” on
page 55
Mac OS X U “Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on
page 58
U “Paper Setup menu” on page 106
H Roll Paper Margin Parameter
The following Roll Paper Margin settings from the
Menu are displayed after the
Auto :
15 mm :
35/15 mm :
3 mm :
15 mm :
Default
Top/Bottom 15mm
Top 35/Bottom 15mm
3mm
15mm
icon.
U “Printer Setup menu” on page 103
I Platen Gap Settings/Custom Paper Registered
Number
❏ The following icons indicate the current Platen Gap
settings.
U “Printer Setup menu” on page 103
No icon :
Standard
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Narrow
:
Wide
:
Wider
:
Widest
Introduction
Printer Features
This printer is a wide-format ink jet color printer
supporting 17 inch paper.
The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Resolution
❏ Indicates the selected number out of Custom Paper in
the Menu.
U “Paper Setup menu” on page 106
By implementing Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink
technology, we provide high-resolution printing to
meet professional needs.
Expansion of the color reproduction area providing a
wider range of expression
By using 10 color inks that include orange and green,
color ranges from bright, vibrant green to yellow as well
as yellow to red have been expanded even further.
Realizing an even gray balance without color casting
Fine black & white gradation has been achieved by using
three density types for black ink.
Providing two types of black ink to match the paper
type
You can choose from photo black ink 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 47
Decreasing light dependency maintains an even
color under different environments
By using 10 color inks, we have reduced "light
dependency (color inconsistency)" in which the color
balance shifts due to differences in environmental light.
* These are measured results using A/F11 light
sources against a D50 light source.
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.
*
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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.
Automatically switch roll paper and cut sheets for
printing
You can load roll paper in the printer and load cut sheets
in the paper cassette at the same time. The required
paper is automatically fed if you specify the paper source
when printing.
U “Loading roll paper” on page 29
Auto nozzle check prevents printing mistakes
Missing dots are detected on all nozzles extremely
quickly and head cleaning is performed automatically if
any missing dots are detected. This prevents printing
mistakes, and reduces unnecessary costs and wasted
time.
U “Adjusting the Print Head” on page 113
Also, up to 50 sheets of printed paper can be held in the
output tray. When the number of sheets that can be
loaded in the paper cassette is less than 50, the
maximum number of sheets that can be held in the
output tray is the same as the number of sheets in the
paper cassette. This helps to reduce the burden of
handling output paper or replenishing cut sheets. U
“Loading the Paper Cassette” on page 35
Automated post-process by using the
SpectroProofer (optional)
You can automate the color management process by
installing the optional SpectroProofer. You can achieve
highly reliable color management by using features such
as automated color calibration, print authentication,
and profile creation.
Simplified setting operations when changing roll
paper
When changing between many different types of roll
paper for your printing, you can automatically make
settings by using the barcode printing function, as the
printer reads the recorded information such as the
paper type, the amount of remaining roll paper, and low
paper warning values.
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.
U “Screen View” on page 14
With a larger display area, error messages and other
information can be presented clearly and in an easy to
read format. You can also check how to load the paper.
Checking current operating status even from afar
thanks to an alert lamp
When an error occurs, or when ink or paper is running
low, you can easily check the status of the printer even
from afar thanks to a highly visible, alert lamp. U
“Maintenance Mode List” on page 160
This helps prevent any wasted time when printing has
stopped due to running out of ink or paper.
Realizing high productivity through continuous
printing
Our paper cassettes, which can be used even for glossy
paper, can hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper (for paper
0.1 mm thick) or up to 100 sheets of Epson proofing
paper.
U “Printing and Reading Roll Paper Information” on
page 26
Improved paper cutting speed
With the addition of a high speed rotary cutter you can
cut paper faster than ever.
U “Cutting the roll paper” on page 31
Superior Ease of Use
Supporting network as standard
A network interface with support for 100BASE-TX and
10BASE-T is installed as standard, allowing the printer
to communicate by Ethernet.
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 68
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 79
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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 89
Improved energy efficiency with sleep mode and
Power Management
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 Management 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 “Maintenance Mode” on page 159
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 163
* The following space is necessary at the rear of the
printer when printing on thick paper and when
printing from a paper cassette with the optional
SpectroProofer installed.
Paper Size Rear Space
A2 Approx. 370 mm
Super A3 Approx. 260 mm
A3 Approx. 200 mm
A4 Approx. 70 mm
Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
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❏ When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
"Specifications Table". U “Specifications Table”
on page 163
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
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.
❏ 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.
❏ Close the roll paper cover and printer cover before
storing. 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 113
❏ 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, tu rn on the
power and wait a while until capping is performed
automatically.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand.
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.
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend that
you print once a week 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.
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink cartridges
to maintain good print quality.
❏ The included ink cartridges and installed
Maintenance Box 1 are just for initial ink charging.
You may need to replace the ink cartridge or
Maintenance Box 1 soon.
❏ We recommend storing ink cartridges at normal
room temperature, and to use them by the expiry
date printed on the cartridge packaging.
❏ For the best printing results, use up the ink cartridge
within six months of installation.
❏ If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it at room temperature for more
than four 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.
❏ Install ink cartridges into all slots. You cannot print
if any slot is empty.
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❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. If the print head (nozzles) dries, you may
not be able to print. Leave ink cartridges in all slots
even while you do not use the printer.
❏ 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.
❏ To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store
the removed ink cartridge properly. The ink supply
port has a valve in it so it does not need to be capped.
❏ 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.
❏ Handle roll paper by holding the edges. We
recommend wearing cotton gloves.
❏ Cut sheets 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.
❏ Keep cut sheets in their original package after
opening, and keep them in a flat place.
❏ Remove roll paper that is not in use from the
printer. Rewind it correctly and then store it in the
original packaging that came with the roll paper. If
you leave the roll paper in the printer for a long
time, its quality may decline.
❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
❏ Do not drop or knock it against hard objects;
otherwise, the ink may leak.
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.
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.
❏ 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.
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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
). The colors of print outs
from this printer may also appear different under
different light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light,
incandescent light, and other types.
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Introducing the Supplied Software
Contents of the Software Disc
To use this printer, install the printer driver from the supplied software disc. The printer driver is already installed if
you ran Easy Install when setting up.
As well as the printer driver, you can find the following software on the Software Disc supplied. Select from the
Software List and install any software that was not installed by Easy Install as necessary.
For Windows
Software Name
Printer Driver
Epson Network Utility ✓ When the printer is connected to a computer via a network, this plug-in
ICC Profile
(Adobe)
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 - With this software, you can update the printer's firmware and make
Printer Linearization - With this software, you can perform high-accuracy color calibration with
Installed by Easy
Install
✓
- Install this when you need an input profile when performing color
Summary
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 55
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.
management.
custom paper settings from your computer.
U “Summary of the Utility Tab” on page 55
the optional SpectroProofer, or standard color calibration using the
printer's built-in sensor.
U “Summary of the Utility Tab” on page 55
EpsonNet Config - With this software, you can configure various network settings for the
printer from your computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter
addresses and names using the keyboard.
EpsonNet Print ✓
(When LAN
connection is
selected)
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.
For Mac OS X
Software Name
Printer Driver ✓
Installed by Easy
Install
Summary
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Software Name
ICC Profile
(Adobe)
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 - With this software, you can update the printer's firmware and make
EpsonNet Config - With this software, you can configure various network settings for the
Installed by Easy
Install
- Install this when you need to enter a profile when performing color
Summary
management.
custom paper settings from your computer.
U “Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on page 58
printer from your computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter
addresses and names using the keyboard.
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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 53
Mac OS X
U “Summary of the Utility Tab” on page 55
Mac OS X
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Basic Operations
Loading and Removing the Roll Paper
We recommend setting Remaining Paper Setup before
loading roll paper into the printer. See the following for
more information on making settings.
Also, when loading the Epson special media
UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, you need turn the Auto
Roll Feeding setting to Off in advance. To turn the
setting to Off, see U “Setting Auto Roll Paper Feeding”
on page 27
Printing and Reading Roll Paper Information
Note:
❏ Press the Y button when removing the roll paper. If
you do not press the Y button when removing the
roll paper, the barcode is not printed and you cannot
manage the roll paper information.
❏ If Paper Size Check is set to Off from the Menu, the
amount of remaining paper may not be detected
correctly. When Remaining Paper Setup is set to
On, do not set Paper Size Check to Off. The factory
setting for Paper Size Check is On.
U “Printer Setup menu” on page 103
Buttons that are used in the following settings
The printer can automatically print the following roll
paper related settings in a barcode on the leading edge of
the roll paper before the roll paper is removed.
❏ Roll Paper Remaining
❏ Roll Length Alert
❏ Paper Type
This is useful when multiple rolls are used because the
barcode is read automatically and the paper settings are
updated as roll paper is replaced.
To print roll paper information in a barcode and to read
the printed information, set Remaining Paper Setup to
On and configure the Roll Paper Length and the Roll
Length Alert from the Menu.
The factory setting for Remaining Paper Setup is Off.
You can change the setting using the following
procedures.
Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
A
Check that paper is not loaded in the printer, and
B
then press the r button to display the Menu.
Press the d/u buttons to select Paper Setup, and
C
then press the r button.
Select Roll Paper Remaining, and then press the
D
r button.
Select Remaining Paper Setup, and then press
E
the r button.
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Press the d/u buttons to select On, and then
F
press the Z button.
Press the l button to return to the previous
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Press the d/u buttons to select Roll Paper
H
Length, and then press the r button.
Press the d/u buttons to set the length of the roll
I
paper, and then press the Z button.
Press the l button to return to the previous
J
screen.
Press the d/u buttons to select Roll Length
K
Alert, and then press the r button.
Press the d/u buttons to set when to display the
L
running low warning (amount of remaining roll
paper), and then press the Z button.
Press the W button to close the Menu.
M
Setting Auto Roll Paper Feeding
The factory setting for Auto Roll Feeding is On.
Check that paper is not loaded in the printer, and
B
then press the r button to display the Menu.
Press the d/u buttons to select Printer Setup,
C
and then press the r button.
Select Auto Roll Feeding, and then press the r
D
button.
Press the d/u buttons to select Off, and then
E
press the Z button.
Press the W button to close the Menu.
F
Loading Roll Paper
Removing and installing the attachment
Load the roll paper into the printer after placing it on the
spindle supplied with this printer.
When using the Epson special media UltraSmooth Fine
Art Paper, set Auto Roll Feeding to Off from the Menu
before loading it in the printer. If UltraSmooth Fine Art
Paper is loaded while Auto Roll Feeding is set to On, the
roller of the paper presser may leave a mark on the
surface of the paper.
When using paper other than UltraSmooth Fine Art
Paper, set it to On.
Tip:
The following differences in operation occur when
turning this setting from On to Off.
❏ An error occurs if you try to switch to Cut Sheet in
the Paper Type menu while roll paper is loaded.
Remove the roll paper and then change to Cut
Sheet.
❏ An error occurs if you try to print by specifying the
paper cassette from the printer driver while roll
paper is loaded. Remove the roll paper, change to
Cut Sheet in the Paper Type menu, and then try
again.
Depending on the size of the paper core, follow the steps
below to install or remove the attachment from the
spindle.
❏ For two inch paper cores
The attachment is not necessary.
Because the attachment is installed on the spindle at
the time of purchase, you need to remove it before
use.
You may need the attachment for roll paper with a
three inch paper co re, make sure you keep it in a safe
place after removing it.
❏ For three inch paper cores
The attachment is necessary.
When using UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, change the
setting using the following procedure.
Make sure the printer is on.
A
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Removing the attachment (when using two inch
paper cores)
Remove the black flange and the attachment
A
from the spindle.
Remove the attachment from both flanges.
B
Press the hooks (two points) out to release the
hooks, and then pull the attachment out of the
flange.
Install the attachment on both flanges.
B
Align the u marks on the flange and attachment,
and then push firmly until you hear the hooks
click into place.
Installing the attachment (when using three inch
paper cores)
Remove the black flange from the spindle.
A
Removing and installing the spacer
When you perform borderless printing on roll paper,
you may need to install the spacer for borderless
printing supplied with the printer, depending on the
width of the roll paper.
However, you cannot install the spacer for roll paper
with a three inch paper core, since it is already using the
attachment. Paper widths that need the spacer installed
for borderless printing U “Supported Media Sizes for
Borderless Printing” on page 69
Installing the spacer
Remove the black flange from the spindle.
A
When the attachment is installed in the spindle,
remove both left and right attachments.
Install the spacer into the gray flange (fixed part).
B
Push the spacer until the holes in the spacer and
the flange line up exactly.
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Removing the spacer
Remove the black flange from the spindle.
A
Remove the spacer.
B
Hold the outer edge of the spacer and pull it
straight off.
Placing roll paper on the spindle
Follow the steps below to set roll paper on the spindle
supplied with this printer.
Remove the black flange from the spindle.
A
Insert the spindle into the roll paper.
B
Place the roll paper on a flat surface where the end
of the roll paper is hanging down towards you,
and insert the spindle from the right.
Make sure the printer is on.
A
Check the paper source settings.
B
Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if
it differs from the paper that you want to load,
change the setting.
: Prints on roll paper and cuts
automatically after printing each
page.
: Prints on roll paper but does not cut
after printing.
Install the black flange.
C
Push till there are no gaps between the roll paper
and both flanges.
Loading roll paper
Follow the steps below to load roll paper on the printer.
: Prints on cut sheets.
To change the setting, press the l button. When
the Paper Type menu is displayed on the screen,
select Roll Paper / Cut or Roll Paper / No Cut,
and then press the Z button.
Open the roll paper cover.
C
Note:
Insert the paper just before printing. If the paper is left in
the printer, the roller of the paper presser may leave a
mark on the surface of the paper.
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Hold with the gray flange (fixed) on the right,
D
place both sides of the spindle into the spindle
holder on the printer.
Match the colors of the spindle holder to the
colors on the end of the spindle.
Note:
If the spindle is set in the wrong direction, paper is
not fed correctly.
Feed the paper.
G
When Auto Roll Feeding is On
When the paper is inserted a little, the screen
display changes to Press the Y button.
Check that the screen display has changed, and
then press the Y button to automatically feed the
paper to the start position.
When Auto Roll Feeding is Off
Insert the paper (so that the edge of the paper
comes out of the front manual feeder) until the
screen display changes.
Check that the screen display has changed, and
then press the Y button to automatically feed the
paper to the start position.
Close the roll paper cover.
H
Press the Y button on the control panel.
E
Insert paper until message on LCD panel is
changed. is displayed on the screen.
Insert the leading edge of the roll paper in the roll
F
paper feeder.
When inserting, make sure not to fold the edge
and remove any slack.
Check the media type.
I
Are these settings OK? is displayed on the
screen, and the media type currently specified on
the printer is displayed.
When roll paper with a barcode is loaded, the
confirmation message is not displayed as the
barcode is read automatically and the settings are
made automatically. Go to step 10.
When the displayed media type and the loaded
media type match, press the d/u buttons to
select YES, and then press the Z button.
If you want to change the media type, select NO
and then press the Z button. When the Paper
Type menu is displayed, select the category
depending on the loaded media type, and then
press the r button. Select the media type, and
then press the Z button.
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Slide out the output tray to the second and third
J
extensions.
Do not raise the flap. If the flap is raised while
printing, the paper may not be ejected correctly.
Note:
❏ The output tray can only hold one sheet of roll
paper at a time. Remove each sheet of roll
paper as it is ejected without letting the sheets
stack up on the output tray. Also, do not allow
cut sheets and roll paper to stack up together.
Tip:
When Auto Roll Feeding is set to On in the Menu, and a
paper cassette is specified from the printer driver, the roll
paper automatically returns to its stand by position and
the cut sheet is fed and printed from the paper cassette
even if roll paper was loaded on the printer; however, if
roll paper is specified from the printer driver in a
subsequent job, the roll paper is automatically fed and
printed.
The factory setting for Auto Roll Feeding is On.
Cutting the roll paper
After printing, you can cut the roll paper by one of the
following two methods. You can specify the method
either from the control panel or the printer driver.
However, when printing from the printer driver, the
printer driver settings are given priority regardless of
the settings on the control panel.
❏ Auto cut:
❏ Do not raise the flap when Roll Paper / No Cut
is set from the Paper Type menu or while
performing banner printing. If the flap is
raised while printing, the paper may not be
ejected correctly.
Set up the paper eject support depending on the
K
paper type.
Set up the paper eject support when plain paper is
loaded.
Cut the roll paper after printing each page
automatically using the built-in cutter.
❏ Manual cut:
Press the X button to cut the roll paper with the
built-in cutter, or use a cutter sold at a store.
Tip:
❏ Some of the roll paper may not be cut using the
built-in cutter. Use a cutter sold at a store to cut the
paper.
❏ It may take a while to cut the roll paper.
Setting methods
Setting on the computer
Set Auto Cut from the Main screen - Roll Paper Option
in the printer driver's Properties (or Print Preferences)
screen.
Setting from the printer
Press the l button on the control panel to display the
Paper Type menu, and then select it.
U “Control panel” on page 13
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Manual cut method
If you set Off or Roll Paper / No Cut on the printer
driver or control panel, you can cut the paper after
printing using the following procedure.
While watching the inside of the printer through
A
the window in the printer cover, press the d
button to feed the roll paper and adjust the
cutting position to the
of the printer on the right-hand side.
Tip:
The minimum length of paper you can cut with the
built-in cutter is fixed to 80 or 127 mm and cannot
be changed. The length is 210 mm when the
optional SpectroProofer is installed. If the cutting
position is shorter than the shortest length above,
the paper has to be automatically fed to that length
thus a margin will have to be left. Cut off the margin
with a cutter sold at a store.
Press the X button. When the confirmation
B
message is displayed on the screen, use the d
button to select Cut, and then press the Z
button.
mark on the inside
Open the roll paper cover.
B
Press the Y button to release the paper presser.
C
The roll paper is rewound automatically after
cutting or if it is standing by. The printer starts to
print a barcode if Remaining Paper Setup is set
to On from the Menu. When barcode printing is
complete, the paper rewinds.
If it does not rewind automatically, rotate the
flanges in the opposite direction to rewind.
Note:
Press the Y button when removing the roll paper.
The paper is cut by the built-in cutter.
Tip:
If the roll paper cannot be cut by the built-in cutter,
press the d button to feed the paper to a position
where you can cut it manually.
Removing the roll paper
Remove the roll paper from the printer after printing
and store it. If the roll paper is left in the printer, the
roller of the paper presser may leave a mark on the
surface of the paper.
Make sure the printer is on.
A
If you do not press the Y button when removing the
roll paper, the barcode is not printed even if
Remaining Paper Setup is set to On from the
Menu, and you cannot manage the roll paper
information.
Hold both ends of the spindle and lift up from the
D
spindle holder.
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Note:
Always check that the roll paper is rewound before
removing the spindle.
If the roll paper is not rewound, the spindle may be
locked. If you try to remove the spindle when it is
locked, the printer could be damaged.
Tip:
When removing the roll paper, you can use the
optional roll paper belt to prevent the roll paper
from unwinding.
Remove the black flange from the spindle.
E
While holding the black flange as shown in the
illustration, push the end of the spindle to pop the
flange off the spindle.
Note:
When removing the roll paper, do not knock the
right side of the spindle (the gray flange side) hard
against the floor.
The right side of the spindle may be damaged by the
impact.
Remove the roll paper from the spindle.
F
After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it
in the original package.
If you are not loading another roll paper, attach
the black flange to the spindle, load it in the
printer, and then close the roll paper cover.
If the flange does not come off easily, lightly tap
the end of the spindle on the black flange side.
When removing a flange from the spindle while
only the paper core is left on it, hold the core and
push the spindle.
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Loading Cut Sheets
You can load cut sheets using the following three
methods.
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.
Thickness : 0.08 to 0.27 mm
How to load U “Loading the Paper Cassette” on
page 35
B Front manual feed (loading thick paper)
You can load thick paper with the following speci‐
fications from the front feeder. However, you cannot
feed from the front feeder when the optional Spec‐
troProofer is installed.
Size : 8 x 10 inch to A2
Width : 203 to 432 mm (8 to 17 inch)
Length : 254 to 610 mm (10 to 24 inch)
Thickness : 0.8 to 1.50 mm
How to load U “Loading and Ejecting Thick Pa‐
per” on page 40
A Paper cassette
You can load a stack of paper if you normally print
on the same paper, or you are printing multiple pa‐
ges of the same paper. You can load paper with the
following specifications.
C Rear manual feed
You can load cut sheets with the following specifi‐
cations manually one by one. Use this feeding meth‐
od when printing a single page whose media type or
paper size is different from the ones loaded in the
paper cassette.
Size : 8 x 10 inch to A2
Width : 203 to 432 mm (8 to 17 inch)
Length : 254 to 610 mm (10 to 24 inch)
Thickness : 0.08 to 0.79 mm
How to load U “Loading Manually from the Rear”
on page 39
Size : 8 x 10 inch to A2
Width : 203 to 432 mm (8 to 17 inch)
Length : 254 to 594 mm (10 to 23.4 inch)
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Space at the rear
When loading thick paper or printing from the paper
cassette with the optional SpectroProofer installed,
paper is ejected once from the rear of the printer before
printing. Therefore, make sure the following space is
secured. If the printer is set up near a wall, make sure
there is enough space at the rear.
Paper Size Rear Space
A2 Approx. 370 mm
Super A3 Approx. 260 mm
A3 Approx. 200 mm
Remove the output tray.
A
Lift the edge of the output tray slightly to remove
it.
Slide out the paper cassette, and then hold both
B
sides of the cassette to pull it out.
A4 Approx. 70 mm
Loading the Paper Cassette
Note:
❏ Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while
printing. It may cause print quality to decline or
cause a paper jam.
If you remove the paper cassette while printing, wait
until printing is complete to reinsert it.
❏ When loading paper in the paper cassette, always
remove the paper cassette from the printer and
follow the steps below. If paper is loaded while the
paper cassette is still in the printer, it could cause
print quality to decline or cause a paper jam.
Tip:
Some paper types cannot be printed from the paper
cassette. U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 153
Use the front manual feed or rear manual feed method for
these papers.
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When loading super A3 or larger paper, extend
C
the paper cassette to match the size of the paper.
When loading A3 or smaller paper, go to step 5
because the paper cassette does not need to be
extended. Whether or not the paper cassette is
extended, the procedure for loading paper after
step 5 is the same.
Expand the edge guide.
E
When extending the paper cassette, pull the lever
in the paper cassette while extending. It locks in
place when the lever is released.
Extend it to a position to match the size of the
paper you want to load according to the stamps in
the paper cassette.
Expand the slider.
D
Make sure you move the slider to the edge of the
paper cassette.
Fan the paper you want to load three times on
F
each side before loading.
When loading paper into the paper cassette, be
sure to fan paper for the front and rear three
times on each side.
Number of sheets that can be loaded U “Cut
sheet” on page 154
Load paper in the paper cassette with the
G
printable side face down.
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Tip:
❏ You can load up to 250 sheets (thickness 0.1
mm) of plain paper in the paper cassette.
If paper is loaded above the edge guide mark
(d), paper cannot be fed correctly. The
maximum number of sheets you can load in
the paper cassette differs depending on the
paper type. See the following for more
information on the maximum number of
sheets for Epson special media.
U “Cut sheet” on page 154
❏ We recommend refilling the paper cassette
once paper has completely run out, rather than
adding on top of ones already in the cassette.
Fit the edge guide to the edge of the paper.
H
Move the edge guide without moving the slider.
Insert the paper cassette.
I
Push it firmly into the printer.
Attach the output tray.
J
Extend output tray to suit the paper size and raise
K
the flap.
Adjust the output tray as follows depending on
the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette.
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For A4
Slide out the third extension of the output tray,
raise the flap, and then push the section back in.
For A3
Pull out the third section of the output tray, and
then raise the flap.
For super A3 or larger
Slide out the second and third extensions of the
output tray, and then raise the flap. Make sure
that you align the marks on the second extension
of the output tray and the paper cassette.
Note:
The output tray can hold up to 50 ejected cut sheets.
However, when the number of sheets that can be
loaded in the paper cassette is less than 50, the
maximum number the output tray can hold is the
same as the number of sheets in the paper cassette.
Do not allow more than 50 cut sheets to stack up on
the output tray. Also, do not mix roll paper and cut
sheets on the output tray.
When the optional SpectroProofer is installed,
remove each sheet as it is printed regardless of the
size. If multiple sheets stack up on the output tray,
color measurement accuracy may decline.
Tip:
Except when installing the optional
SpectroProofer, check that the paper eject support is
lowered. If the paper eject support is raised, lower it
before printing.
Make sure the printer is on.
L
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Check the paper source settings.
M
Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if
it differs from the paper that you want to load,
change the setting.
: Prints on roll paper and cuts
automatically after printing each
page.
: Prints on roll paper but does not cut
after printing.
Check the paper source settings.
B
Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if
it differs from the paper that you want to load,
change the setting.
: Prints on roll paper and cuts
automatically after printing each
page.
: Prints on roll paper but does not cut
after printing.
: Prints on cut sheets.
To change the setting, press the l button. When
the Paper Type menu is displayed on the screen,
select Cut Sheet and then press the Z button.
Tip:
When Auto Roll Feeding is set to On in the Menu,
and a paper cassette is specified from the printer
driver, the roll paper automatically returns to its
stand by position and the cut sheet is fed and
printed from the paper cassette even if roll paper
was loaded on the printer;
however, if roll paper is specified from the printer
driver in a subsequent job, the roll paper is
automatically fed and printed.
The factory setting for Auto Roll Feeding is On.
: Prints on cut sheets.
To change the setting, press the l button. When
the Paper Type menu is displayed on the screen,
select Cut Sheet and then press the Z button.
Raise the paper support.
C
Extend the paper support when loading A3 or
larger paper.
Loading Manually from the Rear
Make sure the printer is on.
A
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Set the edge guide according to the width of the
D
paper you want to load.
Insert the paper into the rear manual feeder with
E
the printable side face up as shown in the
illustration.
Slide out the output tray to the second and third
G
extensions.
Do not raise the flap. If the flap is raised while
printing, the paper may not be ejected correctly.
Note:
Remove each sheet of paper as it is ejected without
letting the sheets stack up on the output tray.
Insert the paper until it reaches the bottom.
Check that the leading edge of the paper is
F
inserted as far as the gray roller inside the printer.
Press the d button to feed the paper.
Tip:
Except when installing the optional
SpectroProofer, check that the paper eject support is
lowered. If the paper eject support is raised, lower it
before printing.
Loading and Ejecting Thick Paper
Note:
When the optional SpectroProofer is installed, you
cannot print from the front manual feeder.
How to load
Make sure the printer is on.
A
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Check the paper source settings.
B
Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if
it differs from the paper that you want to load,
change the setting.
: Prints on roll paper and cuts
automatically after printing each
page.
: Prints on roll paper but does not cut
after printing.
Open the printer cover.
E
Insert the paper under the gray roller inside the
F
printer.
Do not touch any of the internal printer parts as
you insert the paper.
: Prints on cut sheets.
To change the setting, press the l button. When
the Paper Type menu is displayed on the screen,
select Cut Sheet and then press the Z button.
Press the Y button to release the paper presser.
C
Insert paper until its edge aligns with line on
output tray. is displayed on the screen.
Insert the paper with the printable side face up
D
over the black roller in the front manual feeder as
shown in the illustration.
Close the printer cover.
G
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Insert the paper and align its edge with the guide
H
line on the output tray.
Note:
The output tray can only hold one piece of thick
paper at a time. Remove each sheet of thick paper as
it is ejected without letting the sheets stack up on the
output tray.
Tip:
If the paper eject support is raised, lower it before
printing.
How to eject
Thick paper is held by the paper presser after printing.
Follow the steps below to eject paper.
Check that Press the Y button is displayed on
A
the screen.
Press the Y button to release the paper presser,
B
and then pull out the paper.
Feed the paper.
I
When the paper is inserted, the screen display
changes to Press the Y button.
Check that the screen display has changed, and
then press the Y button to automatically feed the
paper to the start position.
Slide out the output tray to the second and third
J
extensions.
Do not raise the flap. If the flap is raised while
printing, the paper may not be ejected correctly.
After removing the paper, press the Y button.
C
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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 34
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27
When you have created the data, click Print from
B
the File menu.
Select the Media Type, Color, Print Quality, and
D
Source according to the paper loaded in the
printer.
Make sure you select the same Size as you set in
E
the application.
After making the settings, click OK.
Ma ke sure y our prin ter is se lected, a nd then click
C
Preferences or Properties to display the settings
screen.
When settings are complete, click Print.
F
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Screen while printing
The following screen is displayed when you start
printing, and the Progress Bar (the computer's
processing status) is displayed. On this screen you can
check the remaining ink level, product numbers for the
ink cartridges, and so on.
An error message is displayed if an error occurs or an ink
cartridge needs replacing while printing.
Click How to, to find out how to solve the problem.
Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)
Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
A
U “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 34
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27
When you have created the data, from the File
B
menu of the application, click Print and so on.
The print screen is displayed.
C
For Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5, click the arrow (
to make settings on the Page Setup screen.
For Mac OS X v10.7, click Show Details at the
bottom of the screen.
)
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Tip:
When using Mac OS X 10.4, or if items on the Page
Setup screen are not displayed on the Print screen
due to the application being used in Mac OS X 10.7,
10.6, or 10.5 follow the steps below to display the
Page Setup screen.
From the File menu of the application, click Page
Setup.
Check that this printer is selected, and then set
D
the paper size.
In Paper Size, select either of the following
depending on the loaded paper. XXXX is the
actual paper size, such as A4.
XXXX: Print with margins on roll paper. Prints
using the margin set in Roll Paper Margin from
the Menu. U “Printer Setup menu” on
page 103
Select Print Settings from the list, and then set
E
each item.
Set the Media Type, Color, or Print Quality
according to the paper feed method for the paper
loaded in the printer (for cut sheets). Normally,
you can print correctly just by setting items in the
Print Settings screen.
When settings are complete, click Print.
F
XXXX (cut sheet): Print with margins on cut
sheets. Margins are 3 mm on the top, left, and
right, and 14 mm on the bottom.
When performing borderless or banner printing
U “Borderless printing” on page 68, “Banner
printing (on roll paper)” on page 86
The printer icon is displayed in the Dock while printing.
Click the printer icon to display the status. You can
check the progress of the current print job and the
printer status information. You can also cancel a print
job.
Also, if an error occurs while printing, a notification
message is displayed.
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Printable area
This section describes the printable areas for the printer.
If the margin set in an application is larger than the
following setting values, sections beyond the specified
margins are not printed. For example, if left and right
margins are set to 15 mm in the Menu and an
application attempts to print data to the full width, 15
mm strips on both sides are not printed.
Roll Paper Printable Area
The gray area in the illustration below shows the
printable area.
When printing borderless on the left and right, the left
and right margins are 0 mm. When printing borderless
on all edges, all margins are 0 mm.
The arrow in the illustration indicates the direction of
the ejected paper.
Roll Paper Margin
Parameter
Top 35/Bottom 15mm A = 35 mm
3mm A, B, C, D = 3 mm
15mm A, B, C, D = 15 mm
*1
Selecting Roll Paper (Banner) in the printer
Margin Values
C = 15 mm
B, D = 3 mm
driver sets the top and bottom margins of the
paper to 0 mm.
*2
When Default is selected, the value for A is 20
mm for the following paper.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)/Premium
Semigloss Photo Paper (250)/Premium Luster
Photo Paper (260)/Premium Semimatte Photo
Paper (260)
The margins for roll paper differ as shown below,
depending on the Roll Paper Margin setting in the
Menu.
Roll Paper Margin Settings U “Printer Setup menu”
on page 103
The factory setting is
Roll Paper Margin
Parameter
Default
.
Margin Values
A, C = 15 mm
*2
Note:
❏ Printing is distorted when the trailing edge of the roll
paper comes off the core. Make sure the trailing edge
does not come inside the printing area.
❏ The print size does not change even when the
margins are changed.
Cut Sheets Printable Area
When printing borderless on the left and right, the left
and right margins are 0 mm.
The arrow in the illustration indicates the direction of
the ejected paper.
B, D = 3 mm
Top/Bottom 15mm A, C = 15 mm
B, D = 3 mm
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* When printing with margins the default value is 14
mm.
The default value for the bottom margin is 17 mm
when printing borderless on the left and right.
Changing the Type of Black Ink
This printer allows you to set both photo black ink and
matte black ink and switch between them depending on
the paper type.
Photo Black ink reduces the grainy feeling of photo
papers giving them a smooth, professional finish. Matte
Black ink significantly increases black optical density
when printing on matte type papers.
See the following section to select a suitable black ink for
the media type.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 153
Changing the type of ink on the printer
It takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes to switch the black
ink type (from ink replacement until ink charging is
complete).
Also, when switching black inks, approximately 2 to 4
ml of the black ink being changed to is consumed. Do
not switch the black ink unless necessary.
Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
A
Press the [ button to display the Ink Menu.
B
Tip:
If the [ button is pressed while printing is
paused, you cannot switch the type of black ink.
Change Black Ink is not displayed on the menu.
Press the d/u buttons to select Change Black
C
Ink, and then press the Z button.
The name of the black ink to be switched to is
D
displayed based on the current settings. Press the
Z button.
After switching is complete, the Menu closes.
Make sure that the type of black ink has changed
at the bottom right on the screen.
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Changing from the printer driver
Normally, the required type of black ink is specified
from the printer's Ink Menu. However, when printing
on paper that is compatible with both types of black ink,
you can perform the following procedure to
automatically switch the type of black ink from the
printer driver.
When printing on paper that is only designed for a
certain type of black ink, you need to set the type of black
ink for the paper in the printer's Ink Menu in advance.
Set Change Black Ink to Auto in the Menu.
A
If Change Black Ink is set to Auto, you can
automatically switch black ink from the printer
driver.
The factory setting is Off. U “Printer Setup
menu” on page 103
Display the printer driver's Main screen
B
(Windows) or Print Settings s cr ee n ( Ma c OS X) .
Mac OS X
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
After selecting the paper type from Media Type,
C
select the black ink you want to use.
Windows
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Turning Off the Power Using Power Management
This printer comes equipped with the following two
types of power saving settings. You can save power by
transitioning into sleep mode or use the Power
Management function to automatically turn off the
power when the printer has not been used for a certain
period of time.
❏ Sleep mode
The printer enters sleep mode when there are no
errors, no print jobs being received, and no control
panel or other operations performed. When the
printer enters sleep mode, the control panel's screen
turns off and the internal motors and other parts
switch off to consume less power.
Press any button on the control panel (except for
the P button) to display the control panel's screen.
However, under these conditions, the screen
display turns off again after 30 seconds if no
operations are performed.
The printer comes out of sleep mode completely
and resumes its normal status only when it needs to
perform hardware operations, for example, when it
receives a print job, or if you press the Y button
after recovering the screen display. You can select
the time to sleep mode from 5 minutes, 15 minutes,
60 minutes, 120 minutes, and 180 minutes. At the
factory settings, the printer enters sleep mode if no
operations are performed for 15 minutes. You can
change the time required before entering sleep
mode in the Maintenance Mode menu. U
“Maintenance Mode List” on page 160
Management setting, you can specify the elapsed
time before the printer is automatically turned off
in hours within a range of 1 to 24.
At the factory setting, the printer turns off
automatically when there are no errors, no print
jobs being received, and no control panel or other
operations are performed for eight hours. You can
change Power Management settings from the
Maintenance Mode menu. U “Maintenance
Mode List” on page 160
Tip:
When the printer enters sleep mode, the control
panel's screen goes blank as if the power has been
turned off, but the P light remains lit.
❏ Power Management
The printer includes a Power Management
function that allows the printer to be turned off
automatically if there are no errors, no print jobs
being received, and no control panel or other
operations being performed for more than the
specified amount of time. In the Power
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Canceling Printing
There are a few ways to stop printing operations
depending on the situation.
When the computer has finished sending data to the
printer, you cannot cancel the print job from the
computer. Cancel on the printer.
Canceling from the computer (Windows)
When the Progress Bar is displayed
Click Stop.
Select the job you want to cancel, and then click
B
Delete.
If the job has been sent to the printer, print data is
not displayed on the above screen.
Canceling on the printer
Press the W button, select Job Cancel on the screen,
and then press the Z button.
The print job is canceled even in the middle of printing.
It may take a while before the printer returns to ready
status after canceling a job.
When the Progress Bar is not displayed
Click the printer icon on the Taskbar.
A
Select the job you want to cancel, and then select
B
Cancel from the Document menu.
When you want to cancel all jobs, select Cancel
All Documents from the Printer menu.
If the job has been sent to the printer, print data is
not displayed on the above screen.
Canceling from the computer (Mac OS X)
Click the printer icon in the Dock.
A
Tip:
You cannot delete print jobs which are in the print queue
on the computer using the above operation. See
"Canceling from the computer" to delete print jobs in the
print queue.
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Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
Using the Printer
Driver
(Windows)
For Windows XP
Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other
Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes.
Tip:
If your Windows XP Control Panel is in Classic
View, click Start, Control Panel, and then
Printers and Faxes.
Displaying the Settings Screen
You can access the printer driver in the following ways:
❏ From Windows applications
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
❏ From the Printer icon
From the Printer icon
Follow the steps below when specifying common
settings among applications or performing printer
maintenance, such as Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning.
Open the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder.
A
For Windows 7
Click
and then Devices and Printers.
Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing
B
preferences.
The printer driver setting screen is displayed.
For Windows Vista
Click
Sound, and then Printer.
, Control Panel, Hardware and
Make the necessary settings. These settings become the
default settings of the printer driver.
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Displaying Help
You can access the printer driver help in the following
ways:
❏ Click Help
❏ Right-click on the item you want to check
Click the Help Button to Display
By displaying help, you can use the contents page or
keyword search to read the help.
Right-click on the item you want to check and display
Right-click the item, and then click Help.
Tip:
In Windows XP, click
the help item you want to view.
on the title bar, and then click
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Customizing the Printer Driver
You can save the settings or change the display items as
you prefer.
Saving various settings as your Select Settings
You can save all of the setting items in the printer driver.
Set each item for the Main screen and the Page
A
Layout screen that you want to save as your Select
Settings.
Click Save/Del. on the Main or Page Layout
B
screen.
Tip:
You can save the settings as a file by clicking Export. You
can share the settings by clicking Import to import the
saved file on another computer.
Saving media settings
You can save the items of the Media Settings on the
Main screen.
Change the Media Settings items on the Main
A
screen.
Enter any name in the Name box, and then click
C
Save.
You can save up to 100 settings. You can choose a setting
you have registered from the Select Settings list box.
Click Custom Settings.
B
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Enter any name in the Name box, and then click
C
Save.
You can save up to 100 settings. You can choose a setting
you have registered from the Media Type list box.
Tip:
You can save the settings as a file by clicking Export. You
can share the settings by clicking Import to import the
saved file on another computer.
Select Edit Item.
B
Order or group items in the List box.
C
❏ You can move and order items by dragging
and dropping.
❏ To add a new group (folder), click Add
Group.
Rearranging display items
To display frequently used items right away, you can
arrange Select Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size as
follows.
❏ Hide unnecessary items.
❏ Rearrange in an order of most frequent use.
❏ Arrange in groups (folders).
Go to the Utility tab and click Menu
A
Arrangement.
❏ To delete a group (folder), click Delete
Group.
❏ Drag and drop unnecessary items to Not
Display.
Tip:
When Delete Group is performed, the group
(folder) is deleted, however the items in the deleted
group (folder) remain.
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Summary of the Utility Tab
You can perform the following maintenance functions
from the printer driver's Utility tab.
EPSON Status Monitor 3
You can check the printer's status, such as the remaining
ink level and error messages, from the computer's
screen.
Monitoring Preferences
You can select the error notifications displayed on the
EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen, or register a shortcut
for the Utility icon to the Taskbar.
Nozzle Check
This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if
the print head nozzles are clogged. If you see banding or
gaps in the print outs, perform head cleaning to clear
any clogged nozzles.
U “Cleaning the print head” on page 115
Head cleaning
If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform
head cleaning. It cleans the surface of the print head to
improve the print quality.
U “Cleaning the print head” on page 115
Print Head Alignment
If the print results appear grainy or out of focus, perform
Print Head Alignment. The Print Head Alignment
function corrects print head gaps.
U “Correcting Print Misalignment (Print Head
Alignment)” on page 117
Tip:
If you select the Shortcut Icon on the Monitoring
Preferences screen, the Utility shortcut icon is displayed
on the Windows Taskbar.
By right-clicking the icon, you can display the following
menu and perform maintenance functions.
EPSON Status Monitor 3 starts when the printer name is
clicked from the displayed menu.
Print Queue
You can display the list of all waiting jobs.
On the Print Queue screen, you can view information
on the data waiting to be printed, delete and reprint
these jobs.
Speed and Progress
You can set various functions for printer driver basic
operations.
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Menu Arrangement
You can arrange display items, Select Setting, Media
Type, and Paper Size, for example, you can reorder
them by the frequency of your access. U “Rearranging
display items” on page 54
Export or Import
You can export or import the printer driver settings.
This function is useful when you want to make the same
printer driver settings on multiple computers.
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
You can update the printer's firmware and make custom
paper settings. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help
for details.
Tip:
If EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and Printer Firmware
Update are grayed out, EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is
not installed. Install using the Software List from the
Software Disc.
Printer Firmware Update
You can update the printer's firmware to the latest
version. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for
details.
Printer Linearization
Installing the Printer Linearization utility supplied with
this printer enables this function. You can then use the
optional SpectroProofer to perform high-accuracy
color calibration, or perform standard color calibration
using the printer's built-in sensor. For more details, see
the Printer Linearization help.
You can also perform similar calibrations if the
SpectroProofer Utilities (Ver. 2.11 or later) is installed.
Uninstalling the printer driver
Follow the steps below to remove the printer driver and
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.
Note:
❏ You must log in with an Administrator account.
❏ In Windows 7/Windows Vista, if an Administrator
password or confirmation is requested, enter the
password and then continue with the operation.
Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface
A
cable.
Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a
B
program from the Programs category.
Select the software you want to remove and then
C
click Uninstall/Change (or Change/Remove/
add or remove).
You can remove EPSON Status Monitor 3 and
the printer driver by selecting Epson Stylus Pro
4900/4910 Printer Uninstall.
Select EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to remove
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.
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Select the target printer icon, and then click OK.
D
Tip:
You can also remove Epson Network Utility by
clicking the Utility tab and selecting the Epson
Network Utility. However, if you are using other
Epson printer(s), their printer driver(s) may also be
using the Epson Network Utility. If you are using
other Epson printer(s), do not remove Epson
Network Utility.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
E
When the delete confirmation message appears,
click Yes.
Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the printer
driver.
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Using the Printer
Driver
(Mac OS X)
Displaying the Settings Screen
The display method of the printer driver setting screen
may differ depending on the application or the OS
version.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on page 44
Displaying Help
Using Epson Printer Utility 4
You can perform maintenance tasks such as Nozzle
Check or Head Cleaning by using Epson Printer Utility
4. This utility is installed automatically when you install
the printer driver.
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4
Double-click the Applications folder, the Epson
Software folder, and then the Epson Printer Utility 4
icon.
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions
You can perform the following maintenance functions
from Epson Printer Utility 4.
Click in the printer driver setting screen to display
Help.
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EPSON Status Monitor
You can check the printer's status, such as the remaining
ink level and error messages, from the computer's
screen.
Nozzle Check
This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if
the print head nozzles are clogged. If you see banding or
gaps in the print outs, perform head cleaning to clear
any clogged nozzles.
Uninstalling the printer driver
Follow the steps below to remove the printer driver and
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.
Note:
You must log in with an Administrator account.
Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface
A
cable.
Close all open applications.
B
Click the Apple Menu, the System Preferences
C
folder, and then the Print & Fax (Print & Scan
for Mac OS X v10.7) folder.
Select this printer, and then click -.
D
U “Cleaning the print head” on page 115
Head cleaning
If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform
head cleaning. Cleans the surface of the print head to
improve the print quality.
U “Cleaning the print head” on page 115
Print Head Alignment
If the print results appear grainy or out of focus, perform
Print Head Alignment. The Print Head Alignment
function corrects print head gaps.
U “Correcting Print Misalignment (Print Head
Alignment)” on page 117
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
You can update the printer's firmware and make custom
paper settings. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help
for details.
Printer Firmware Update
You can update the printer's firmware to the latest
version. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for
details.
Click Delete Printer (or OK).
E
Insert the "Software Disc" supplied with this
F
printer into your computer.
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Double-click the Printer folder and then the
G
Driver folder.
Tip:
If the folder does not appear, double-click the
EPSON icon on the desktop.
Select Uninstall, and then click Uninstall.
K
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
L
Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
Delete EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 by deleting the
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 folder. See the EPSON LFP
Remote Panel 2 help for details.
Double-click the icon.
H
If the following screen is displayed, enter the
I
password for the user logged in to the Mac OS X,
and then click OK.
If the license agreement screen is displayed,
J
confirm the contents, click Continue, and then
click Agree.
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Printing Varieties
OS Color Management
Settings
Auto Correct Color and Print Photos (PhotoEnhance)
The printer driver for this printer comes with the Epson
proprietary function PhotoEnhance that makes the
most efficient use of the color reproduction area,
corrects image data to improve colors before printing.
By using PhotoEnhance, you can correct photo colors to
match the subject types such as people, scenery, or night
view. You can print color data in sepia or black and
white. Colors are automatically corrected simply by
selecting the print mode.
Tip:
It is recommended that you use images with a color space
of sRGB.
Windows XP (other
than the above)
In other applications, set No Color
Management.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management and then Document.
Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color
Handling setting, and then click Print.
No Color Management
This function is not available for Mac OS X.
When using applications featuring a color
A
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
Depending on the type of the application, make
the settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
OS Color Management
Settings
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
(Service Pack 2 or
later and .NET 3.0
or later)
Printer Manages Colors
When the printer driver's Main screen is
B
displayed, click Custom, PhotoEnhance, and
then Advanced.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
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On the PhotoEnhance screen, you can set effects
C
to apply to the print data.
See the printer driver help for more details on
each item.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Correct color and print
The printer driver automatically and internally corrects
colors to match the color space. You can select from the
following color correction modes.
❏ Charts and Graphs
Performs color correction to sharpen your images
based on the sRGB space.
❏ EPSON Standard (sRGB)
Optimizes the sRGB space and corrects the color.
❏ Adobe RGB
Optimizes the Adobe RGB space and corrects the
color.
Furthermore, if you select Color Controls, you can
fine-tune Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,
and Color Balance for each color correction mode.
Use this option when the application in use does not
have a color correction function.
Making Settings in Windows
When using applications featuring a color
A
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
Depending on the type of the application, make
the settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
OS Color Management
Settings
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Printer Manages Colors
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Windows XP
(Service Pack 2 or
later and .NET 3.0
or later)
Windows XP (other
than the above)
No Color Management
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In other applications, set No Color
Management.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management and then Document.
Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color
Handling setting, and then click Print.
Set each item when you select Custom.
C
See the printer driver help for more details on
each item.
Tip:
You can adjust the correction value by checking the
sample image on the left side of the screen. You can
also use the color circle to fine-tune the color
balance.
When the printer driver's Main screen is
B
displayed, select the color correction mode.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
To perform automatic color correction, select
Automatic and then select the color correction
mode.
If you select Custom mode to make settings
manually, select Color Controls, and then click
Advanced.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Making Settings for Mac OS X
When using applications featuring a color
A
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
Depending on the type of the application, make
the settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
OS Color Management
Settings
Mac OS X
10.7, 10.6 and 10.5
Printer Manages Colors
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Mac OS X 10.4 No Color Management
In other applications, set No Color
Management.
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Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management and then Document.
Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color
Handling setting, and then click Print.
Tip:
When using the following applications with Mac
OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5 make sure you perform step
1, otherwise you cannot select EPSON Color
Controls.
❏ Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
❏ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
❏ Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
Display the Advanced Color Settings screen for
D
color correction.
Select Print Settings from the list, and select
EPSON Standard (sRGB) or Charts and
Graphs, from Color Controls in Color Settings.
When adjusting the parameters manually, click
Advanced Color Settings.
Display the Print screen.
B
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
For Mac OS X 10.7, 10.6 and 10.5 select Color
C
Matching from the list, and then click EPSON
Color Controls.
For Mac OS X 10.4, go to step 4.
Tip:
When using the following applications with Mac
OS X 10.5, clear the Use Generic RGB checkbox.
❏ Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
❏ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
❏ Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
Select the check box when using a different
application from those listed above.
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Make the necessary settings.
E
See the printer driver help for more details on
each item.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Printing Black and White Photos
You can print black and white photos with rich
gradation by adjusting the image data color by the
printer driver.
The original data is not affected.
You can correct image data when printing without
processing the data from applications.
Tip:
It is recommended that you use images with a color space
of sRGB.
Making Settings in Windows
When using applications featuring a color
A
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
Depending on the type of the application, make
the settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
OS Color Management
Settings
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
(Service Pack 2 or
later and .NET 3.0
or later)
Windows XP (other
than the above)
Printer Manages Colors
No Color Management
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In other applications, set No Color
Management.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
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Select Color Management and then Document.
Select Printer Manages Colors or No Color
Management as the Color Handling setting, and
then click Print.
When the printer driver's Main screen is
B
displayed, select Advanced B&W Photo as the
Color.
Select Custom as the Mode setting, and then
C
click Advanced.
Make the necessary settings.
D
See the printer driver help for more details on
each item.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
Check other settings, and then start printing.
E
Making Settings for Mac OS X
When using applications featuring a color
A
management function, specify how to adjust
colors from these applications.
Depending on the type of the application, make
the settings following the table below.
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Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
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OS Color Management
Settings
Mac OS X
10.7, 10.6 and 10.5
Mac OS X 10.4 No Color Management
In other applications, set No Color
Management.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management and then Document.
Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color
Handling setting, and then click Print.
Printer Manages Colors
Display the Print screen, select Print Settings
B
from the list, and then select Advanced B&W
Photo as the Color.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
Tip:
When using the following applications with Mac
OS X 10.5, clear the Use Generic RGB checkbox.
❏ Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
❏ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
❏ Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
Select the check box when using a different
application from those listed above.
Click Advanced Color Settings.
C
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Make the necessary settings.
D
See the printer driver help for more details on
each item.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Borderless printing
You can print your data without margins on the paper.
The types of borderless printing you can choose vary as
shown below depending on the media type.
*
Roll Paper: No margins for all edges
left and right
Cut Sheets: No margins for the left and right only
* When the optional SpectroProofer is installed
borderless printing for all edges cannot be
performed.
When printing borderless for all edges you can also
configure the cutting operation. U “About Roll Paper
Cutting” on page 70
When performing left and right borderless printing,
margins appear on the top and bottom of the paper.
, no margins for the
Top and bottom margin values U “Printable area” on
page 46
Types of Borderless Printing Methods
You can perform borderless printing using the
following two methods.
❏ Auto Expand
The printer driver enlarges the print data to a size
slightly larger than the paper size and prints the
enlarged image. The sections which are beyond the
paper edges are not printed; therefore, resulting in
borderless printing.
Use settings such as Page Layout in the appli cations
to set the size of the image data as follows.
- Match the paper size and page setting for the print
data.
- If the application has margin settings, set the
margins to 0 mm.
- Make the image data as large as the paper size.
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The supported paper sizes vary depending on if you are
using roll paper or cut sheets.
❏ Retain Size
Create the print data larger than the paper size in
the applications to produce borderless output. The
printer driver does not enlarge the image data. Use
settings such as Page Layout in the applications to
set the size of the image data as follows.
- Create print data larger than its actual print size by 3
mm on the left and right (6 mm in total).
- If the application has margin settings, set the
margins to 0 mm.
- Make the image data as large as the paper size.
Supported paper widths Roll
paper
A4/210 mm ✓✓
A3/297 mm
Super A3/B/329 mm
SuperW A3/329 mm ✓✓
A2/420 mm
US B/11 inch
US C/17 inch ✓✓
8 inch
10 inch ✓✓
16 inch ✓✓
30 cm
* You can perform borderless printing only when using the
borderless printing spacer supplied with the printer and
printing on roll paper with a 2 inch paper core. U
“Removing and installing the spacer” on page 28
*
*
*
✓✓
✓✓
✓
✓ -
✓
✓✓
Cut
sheet
-
-
Select this setting if you want to avoid image
enlargement by the printer driver.
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing
The following media sizes are supported for borderless
printing.
Depending on the media type, the print quality may
decline or borderless printing cannot be selected.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 153
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About Roll Paper Cutting
When performing borderless printing on roll paper, you can specify whether it is left and right borderless printing or
all edges borderless printing, and how to cut the paper in the printer driver's Roll Paper Option. The cutting operation
for each value is shown in the following chart.
Printer driver
settings
Cutting Operation
Explanation
Normal Cut Single Cut Double Cut
The default printer driver setting
is Normal Cut.
❏ The top area may become
slightly uneven depending
on the image since the print
operation stops while
cutting the top edge of the
roll paper.
❏ If the cut position is
misaligned slightly, small
parts of the image may be
shown on the top or
bottom of the adjacent
pages. If this occurs,
perform Cutter
Adjustment.
U “Maintenance menu”
on page 105
❏ When printing only one
page the operation
performed is the same as
that for Double Cut. When
continuously printing
multiple sheets, the printer
cuts 1 mm inside on the top
edge of the first page and
the bottom edge of the
subsequent pages to avoid
showing margins.
❏ The top area may become
slightly uneven depending
on the image since the print
operation stops while
cutting the top edge of the
roll paper.
❏ The printed paper is
approximately 2 mm
shorter than the specified
size since the printer cuts
the paper inside the image
to avoid showing top and
bottom margins.
❏ After cutting the bottom
edge of the previous page,
the printer feeds the paper,
and then cuts the top edge
of the following page.
Although this produces 80
to 127 mm cut-off pieces,
the cut is more accurate.
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Setting Procedures for Printing
Making Settings in Windows
When the printer driver's Main screen is
A
displayed, you can configure various settings
required for printing such as Media Type,
Source, Page Size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
Min : 1.5 mm for left and right
Tip:
Moving the slider towards Min decreases the image
enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins may
appear at the edges of the paper depending on the
paper and printing environment.
When printing on roll paper, click Roll Paper
D
Option, and select the Auto Cut setting.
U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 70
Select Borderless, and then click Expansion.
B
Select Auto Expand or Retain Size as the
C
Method of Enlargement. If you select Auto
Expand, set how much of the image goes beyond
the edge of the paper as shown below.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
E
Making Settings for Mac OS X
Open the Print screen and select the paper size
A
from the Paper Size option, and then select a
borderless printing method.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
The selections for borderless printing methods
are displayed as shown below.
XXXX (Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand))
XXXX (Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size))
XXXX (Sheet - Borderless (Auto Expand))
XXXX (Sheet - Borderless (Retain Size))
Where XXXX is the actual paper size, such as A4.
Max : 3 mm for left and 5 mm for right
(the image shifts 1 mm to the
right)
Standard : 3 mm for left and right
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When using Mac OS X 10.4, or if items on the
Page Setup screen are not displayed on the Print
screen due to the application being used in Mac
OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5, display the Page Setup
screen and make settings.
If Auto Expand is selected, set how much of the
B
image goes beyond the edge of the paper in the
Expansion screen.
Select Page Layout Settings from the list. The
following shows how much the image will be
larger than the paper edges.
Printing Varieties
C
D
When printing on roll paper, select Auto Cut.
U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 70
Select Print Settings from the list, and then set
the Media Type.
Max : 3 mm for left and 5 mm for right
(the image shifts 1 mm to the
right)
Standard : 3 mm for left and right
Min : 1.5 mm for left and right
Check other settings, and then start printing.
E
Tip:
Moving the slider towards Min decreases the image
enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins may
appear at the edges of the paper depending on the
paper and printing environment.
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Enlarged/Reduced Printing
You can enlarge or reduce the size of your data. There
are three setting methods.
❏ Fit to Page printing
Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size to
fit the paper size.
❏ Custom
You can specify the enlargement or reduction ratio.
Use this method for a non-standard paper size.
Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper size
Making Settings in Windows
When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is
A
displayed, set the same paper size as the data's
paper size in Page Size or Paper Size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
❏ Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only)
Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size to
fit the roll paper width.
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Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer
B
from the Output Paper list.
Fit to Page is selected as Reduce/Enlarge.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
For Mac OS X 10.4
Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer as
B
the Destination Paper Size.
Tip:
When performing enlarged printing, clear the
Scale down only check box.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
Making Settings for Mac OS X
Open the Print screen, select Paper Handling
A
from the list, and then check Scale to fit paper
size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
For Mac OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5
Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only)
When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is
A
displayed, set the same paper size as the data's
paper size in Page Size or Paper Size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
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Select Reduce/Enlarge, and then click Fit to Roll
B
Paper Width.
Select the width of the roll paper loaded in the
C
printer from the Roll Width list.
Select Reduce/Enlarge, click Custom, and then
C
set the Scale to value.
Enter a value directly or click the arrows to the
right of the scale box to set the value.
Select the scale within a range of 10 to 650 %.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Custom Scale Setting
Making Settings in Windows
When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is
A
displayed, set the same paper size as the data's
paper size in Page Size or Paper Size.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Making Settings for Mac OS X
When the Print screen is displayed, select the size
A
of the paper loaded in the printer from the Paper
Size list.
When using Mac OS X 10.4, or if items on the
Page Setup screen are not displayed on the Print
screen due to the application being used in Mac
OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5, display the Page Setup
screen and make settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer
B
from the Output Paper or Roll Width list.
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Set the scale in Scale.
B
If Scale is not displayed on the Print screen, open
the Page Setup screen, and then make the
settings.
You can now print as normal.
Multi-Page Printing
You can print multiple pages of your document on one
sheet of paper.
If you print continuous data prepared at A4 size, it is
printed as shown below.
Tip:
❏ In Windows, you cannot use the Multi-Page
printing function when performing borderless
printing.
❏ In Windows, you can use the reduce/enlarge
function (Fit to Page) to print the data on different
sizes of paper.
U “Enlarged/Reduced Printing” on page 73
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Making Settings in Windows
When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is
A
displayed, select the Multi-Page check box, select
N-up, and then click Settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
In the Print Layout screen, specify the number of
B
pages per sheet and the page order.
Making Settings for Mac OS X
When the Print screen is displayed, select Layout
A
from the list, and then specify the number of
pages per sheet and so on.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
Tip:
You can print frames around arranged pages using
the Border function.
If the Print page frames check box is selected,
page frames are printed on each page.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
Check other settings, and then start printing.
B
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Manual Double-Sided Printing (Windows only)
You can easily print on both sides of the paper by
printing out all even numbered pages and then flipping
those pages over and reloading them manually to print
the odd numbered pages.
Cautions when Performing Double-Sided Printing
When performing double-sided printing, note the
following points.
❏ Depending on the paper type and the print data, ink
may seep through to the back side of the paper.
❏ The double-sided printing function cannot be used
when printing with roll paper.
When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is
B
displayed, select Double-Sided Printing.
When Roll Paper is selected as the Source
setting, you cannot select Double-Sided
Printing. In this case, set the Source first from
the Main screen.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
❏ Performing successive double-sided print jobs
from a paper cassette can cause a reduction in print
quality or paper jams.
If you notice a reduction in print quality, either
lower the color density in the printer driver, or feed
the paper manually one sheet at a time.
❏ Performing successive double-sided print jobs can
soil the inside of the printer with ink. If the printed
paper is soiled by ink on the roller, clean the printer.
U “Cleaning the paper cassette printing path” on
page 127
Tip:
You can save even more paper by combining this printing
method with printing multiple pages on a single page.
U “Multi-Page Printing” on page 76
Setting Procedures for Printing
Tip:
❏ You can set the Binding Edge and Binding
Margin b y cl i ck i n g o n Margins. Depending on
the application, the specified binding margin
and the actual print result may differ.
❏ Select Folded Booklet to print out as a booklet.
In the example figure shown below, the pages
that appear on the inside when the page is
folded in two (pages 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11) are
printed first.
Load cut sheets.
A
U “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 34
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
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When the odd pages have finished printing and
D
the on-screen guide appears, reload the paper as
instructed, and then click Resume.
Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets and print - Windows only)
The poster printing function automatically enlarges and
divides the print data. You can join the printed sheets to
create a large poster or calendar. Poster printing is
available up to 16-fold (four sheets by four sheets) of
normal printing size. There are two ways to print
posters.
❏ Borderless poster printing (Roll paper only)
This automatically enlarges and divides the print
data and prints without margins. You can make a
poster just by joining the output paper together. To
perform borderless printing, the data is expanded
so that it extends slightly over the paper size.
Enlarged areas that exceed the paper are not
printed. Therefore, the image may misalign at the
joins. To join the pages precisely, perform the
following poster printing with margins.
❏ Poster printing with margins
This automatically enlarges and divides the print
data and prints with margins. You need to cut the
margins and then join the output paper together to
make a poster. Although the final size is slightly
smaller since you have to cut off the margins, the
image joins fit precisely.
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Setting Procedures for Printing
Prepare the print data using applications.
A
The printer driver automatically enlarges the
image data when printing.
When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is
B
displayed, select the Multi-Page check box, select
Poster, and then click Settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
Select borderless poster printing or poster
D
printing with margins, and then select any pages
that you do not want to print.
When borderless is selected:
Select Borderless Poster Print.
Tip:
❏ If Borderless Poster Print is grayed out, the
selected paper or the size does not support
borderless printing.
U “Supported Media Sizes for Borderless
Printing” on page 69
In the Poster Settings screen, select the number
C
of pages you want in the poster.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on
page 153
❏ If Single Cut or Double Cut is selected as the
Auto Cut setting, the length of the paper is
shortened by 1 or 2 mm and the joins do not fit
together perfectly.
Select Off or Normal Cut. U “Borderless
printing” on page 68
When with margins is selected:
Clear Borderless Poster Print.
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Tip:
Regarding the size after joining together:
When Borderless Poster Print is cleared and
printing with margins is selected, the Print Cutting
Guides items are displayed.
The finished size is the same whether or not Trim
Lines is selected. However, if Overlapping
Alignment Marks is selected, the finished size is
smaller with an overlap.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
E
Joining the output paper together
The steps for joining the output paper together differ
between borderless poster printing and poster printing
with margins.
Poster printing with margins
When you select Overlapping Alignment Marks, the
following marks are printed on the paper. See the
procedures below to join the four printed pages together
using the alignment marks.
Tip:
The alignment marks are black for black-and-white
printing.
Borderless poster printing
This section describes how to join four printed pages
together. Check and match the printed pages, and join
them in the order indicated below using an adhesive
tape on the back of the sheets.
The following describes how to join four printed pages
together.
Cut the upper left sheet along the alignment
A
mark (vertical blue line).
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Lay the upper left sheet on top of upper right
B
sheet. Lineup the X marks as shown in the
illustration below, and temporarily fasten them
using an adhesive tape on the back.
While two pages are overlapping, cut them along
C
the alignment mark (vertical red line).
Join the left and right sheets together.
D
Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the
sheets together.
Lay the upper sheet on top of the lower sheet.
G
Lineup the X marks as shown in the illustration
below, and temporarily fasten them using an
adhesive tape on the back.
While two pages are overlapping, cut them along
H
the alignment marks (horizontal red line).
Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the lower sheets.
E
Cut the bottom of the upper sheets along the
F
alignment marks (horizontal blue line).
Join the upper and lower sheets together.
I
Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the
sheets together.
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After joining all of the sheets together, cut the
J
margins along the outer guide lines.
Printing on custom paper
You can also print on paper sizes that are not already
available in the printer driver. If you create and save a
user-defined paper size using the steps below, you can
select the saved paper size from Page Setup in the
application. If your application supports creating user
defined sizes, follow the steps below to select the same
size that was created in the application, and then print.
You can register the following sizes.
The minimum paper size supported by this printer is
203 (width) x 254 (length) mm. If you create a
user-defined paper size smaller than this minimum size,
you can print on paper that is larger than 203 (width) x
254 (length) mm, and then trim the margins to the size
you require.
Width 89 to 432 mm
*
Length
* The paper length can be longer if using applications that
support banner printing. However, the actual print size
depends on the application, the paper size loaded in the
printer, and the computer environment.
Note:
❏ For Mac OS X Custom Paper Sizes, although you can
specify a large paper size which cannot be loaded on
this printer, it will not be printed properly.
❏ The available output size is limited depending on the
application.
Windows: 127 to 15000 mm
Mac OS X: 127 to 15240 mm
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Making Settings in Windows
When the printer driver's Main screen is
A
displayed, click User Defined.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
Note:
You cannot select User Defined if Paper Cassette
or Manual Feed is selected as the Source and
Borderless is selected as Paper Settings.
In the User Defined Paper Size screen, set the
B
paper size you want to use, and then click Save.
Tip:
❏ To change the paper size you saved, select the
paper size name from the list on the left.
❏ To delete th e user-defined size you saved, select
the paper size name from the list on the left,
and then click Delete.
❏ You can save up to 100 paper sizes.
Click OK.
C
You can select the paper size you saved from Size
on the Paper Settings screen.
You can now print as normal.
Making Settings for Mac OS X
When the Print screen is displayed, select
A
Manage Custom Sizes from the Paper Size list.
When using Mac OS X 10.4, or if items on the
Page Setup screen are not displayed on the Print
screen due to the application being used in Mac
OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5, display the Page Setup
screen and make settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
❏ You can enter up to 24 single-byte characters
for the Paper Size Name.
❏ You can easily change the size by selecting a
defined paper size close to the size you want
to set from Base Paper Size.
❏ If the length and width ratio is the same as a
defined paper size, select the defined paper
size from Fix Aspect Ratio and select either
Landscape or Portrait for the Base. In this
case, you can only adjust either the paper
width or paper height.
Click +, and then enter the paper size name.
B
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Enter the Width, Height for the Paper Size, and
C
enter the margins, and then click OK.
You can set the page size and printer margins
depending on the printing method.
Page
Settings
Sheet Supported
Roll Paper Supported
Roll Paper Banner
Roll Paper Borderless
(Auto Expand)
Page Size Printer
media sizes
media sizes
Supported
media sizes
Supported
borderless
printing
paper widths
Margins
3 mm for top,
left, and right
14.2 mm for
bottom
3 mm for top,
bottom, left,
and right
0 mm for top
and bottom
3 mm for left
and right
0 mm for top,
bottom, left,
and right
Tip:
❏ To change the contents that you saved, select
the paper size name from the list on the left of
the Custom Paper Sizes screen.
❏ To duplicate the user-defined size you saved,
select the paper size name from the list on the
left of the Custom Paper Sizes screen, and then
click Duplicate.
❏ To delete th e user-defined size you saved, select
the paper size name from the list on the left of
the Custom Paper Sizes screen, and then click
-.
❏ The custom paper size setting differs
depending on the operating system version.
See your operating system's documentation for
details.
Click OK.
D
You can select the paper size you saved from the
Paper Size pop-up menu.
You can now print as normal.
Roll Paper Borderless
(Retain Size)
Roll Paper Borderless
Banner
Supported
borderless
printing
paper widths
+ 6 mm
0 mm for top,
bottom, left,
and right
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Banner printing (on roll paper)
You can print banners and panoramic pictures if you
create and set print data for banner printing in your
application.
There are two ways to print a banner.
Printer Driver Source Supported Applications
Making Settings in Windows
In the printer driver's Main screen, select Media
A
Type.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
Select Roll Paper or Roll Paper (Banner) from
B
the Source list.
Roll paper Document preparation
software, image editing
software, and so on
Roll paper (Banner) Applications that support
banner printing
* Create print data at a size supported by the given application
while maintaining the printing length and width ratio.
The following printing sizes are available.
The minimum paper size supported by this printer is
203 (width) x 254 (length) mm. If you create a
user-defined paper size smaller than this minimum size,
you can print on paper that is larger than 203 (width) x
254 (length) mm, and then trim the margins to the size
you require.
Available Media Sizes
Width 89 to 432 mm
Length
*
Windows: Max. 15000 mm
Mac OS X: Max. 15240 mm
*
Tip:
❏ You can only use Roll Paper (Banner) for
applications that support banner printing.
❏ Selecting Roll Paper (Banner) sets the top and
bottom margins of the paper to 0 mm.
* The paper length can be longer if using applications that
support banner printing. However, the actual print size
depends on the application, the paper size loaded in the
printer, and the computer environment.
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Click Roll Paper Option, and then select
C
Normal Cut or Off from the Auto Cut list.
Click User Defined and match the paper size to
D
the size of the data if necessary.
Tip:
If you are using applications that support banner
printing, you do not need to set User Defined Paper
Size if you select Roll Paper (Banner) as the
Source.
Click the Page Layout tab, and select Reduce/
E
Enlarge, and then select Fit to Page or Fit to Roll
Paper Width.
Select the size of the data created by the
F
application from the Page Size list, and select the
roll paper width loaded in the printer for the Roll
Width or Output Paper.
Tip:
Settings in applications that support banner
printing are ignored.
Tip:
If you are using applications that support banner
printing, you do not need to set Reduce/Enlarge if
you select Roll Paper (Banner) as the Source.
Make sure the Optimize Enlargement check box
G
is selected.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
H
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When the Print screen is displayed, select the size
A
of the data created with the application in Paper
Size.
When using Mac OS X 10.4, or if items on the
Page Setup screen are not displayed on the Print
screen due to the application being used in Mac
OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5, display the Page Setup
screen and make settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
You can also perform borderless banner printing
by selecting the Paper Size as shown below.
Where XXXX is the actual paper size, such as A4.
Printing Varieties
B
Make settings in Scale to enlarge the size of the
document you created in your application to the
size of the paper you want to print on.
If Scale is not displayed on the Print screen, open
the Page Setup screen, and then make the
settings.
XXXX (Roll Paper - Banner): Prints a 0 mm
margin at the top and bottom, and a 3 mm
margin on the left and right.
XXXX (Roll Paper - Borderless Banner): The
printer driver expands the print area by
approximately 3 mm to the left and right in
regards to the paper width so that there is no 3
mm margin on the left and right. Therefore, you
need to create data that is 3 mm wider than the
paper size on the left and right in advance. The
top and bottom margins are 0 mm.
You can now print as normal.
Select Manage Custom Sizes from the Paper
Size list, and then set the paper size.
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Layout Manager (Windows only)
The Layout Manager function allows you to place
multiple pieces of print data created in different
applications on the paper freely and print them at once.
You can create a poster or display material by placing
multiple pieces of print data where you like. Also,
Layout Manager allows you to use paper effectively.
Placing the same data
Placing data freely
The following is a layout example.
Placing multiple data items
Placing data on roll paper
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Setting Procedures for Printing
Check that the printer is connected and ready to
A
print.
Open the file you want to print in your
B
application.
In the printer driver's Main screen, select Layout
C
Manager, and select the size of the document
made in the application as the Size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
Arrange the objects on the Layout Manager
F
screen.
You can drag objects to move and resize them,
use tool buttons and the Objects menu to align
and rotate objects on the Layout Manager
screen.
You can resize and replace whole objects in the
Preference or Arrangement Settings screens.
See the Layout Manager screen help for more
details on each function.
Tip:
The Size set here is used on the Layout Manager
screen. The actual printing paper size is set in the
screen in step 7.
Click OK. When printing with an application,
D
the Layout Manager screen opens.
The print data is not printed, but one page is
placed on the paper of the Layout Manager
screen as one object.
Leave the Layout Manager screen open and
E
repeat steps 2 to 4 to arrange the next pieces of
data.
The objects are added to the Layout Manager
screen.
Click File - Properties, and make print settings
G
on the printer driver screen.
Set Media Type, Source, Size, and so on.
Click the File menu on the Layout Manager
H
screen, and then click Print.
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Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings
You can save the Layout Manager screen arrangement
and setting contents to a file. If you need to close your
application in the middle of a job, you can save it to a file
and then open it later to continue your work.
Saving
On the Layout Manager screen, click File menu
A
and then Save as.
Enter the file name, select the location, and then
B
click Save.
Close the Layout Manager screen.
C
Opening saved files
Right-click the Utility shortcut icon on the
A
Windows Taskbar (
Manager on the menu displayed.
The Layout Manager screen is displayed.
If the Utility shortcut icon is not displayed on the
Windows Taskbar U “Summary of the Utility
Tab” on page 55
On the Layout Manager screen, click File menu
B
and then Open.
Select the location and open the required file.
), and then click Layout
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Color Management
Printing
About Color Management
Even when using the same image data, the original
image and the displayed image may look different, and
the printed results may look different to the image you
see on the display. This occurs due to the difference in
characteristics when input devices such as scanners and
digital cameras capture colors as electronic data, and
when output devices such as display screens and
printers reproduce colors from the color data. The color
management system is a means to adjust differences in
color conversion characteristics among input and
output devices. As well as applications for image
processing, each operating system is equipped with a
color management system, such as ICM for Windows
and ColorSync for Mac OS X.
In a color management system, a color definition file
called a "Profile" is used to perform color matching
between devices. (This file is also called an ICC profile.)
The profile of an input device is called an input profile
(or source profile), and of an output device, such as a
printer, is called a printer profile (or output profile). A
profile is prepared for each media type in this printer's
driver.
The color conversion areas by the input device and the
color reproduction area by the output device differ. As a
result, there are color areas that do not match even when
performing color matching using a profile. In addition
to specifying profiles, the color management system
also specifies conversion conditions for areas where
color matching failed as "intent". The name and type of
intent vary depending on the color management system
you are using.
Color Management Print Settings
You can perform color management printing using this
printer's printer driver in the following two ways.
Choose the best method according to the application
you are using, the operating system environment, the
aim of the print out and so on.
Setting color management with applications
This method is for printing from applications that
support color management. All color management
processes are carried out by the application's color
management system. This method is useful when you
want to obtain the same color management print results
using a common application among different operating
system environments.
U “Setting color management with the application”
on page 93
Setting color management with the printer driver
The printer driver uses the operating system's color
management system and carries out all color
management processes. You can make color
management settings in the printer driver using the
following two methods.
❏ Host ICM (Windows)/ColorSync (Mac OS X)
Set when printing from applications that support
color management. This is effective in producing
similar print results from different applications
under the same operating systems.
U “Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)” on page 94
U “Color management printing by ColorSync
(Mac OS X)” on page 95
❏ Driver ICM (Windows only)
You cannot match the colors on the printed results and
display by color management between the input device
and the printer. To match both colors, you need to
perform color management between the input device
and the display as well.
This allows you to perform color management
printing from applications that do not support
color management.
U “Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windows only)” on page 96
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Setting profiles
Settings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent
(matching method) vary between three types of color
management printing since their color management
engines are used differently. This is because color
management usage differs between the engines. Make
settings in the printer driver or application as described
in the following table.
Input
profile
settings
Driver ICM
(Windows)
Host ICM
(Windows)
ColorSync
(Mac OS X)
Application ApplicationApplicationApplicatio
Printer
Driver
ApplicationPrinter
ApplicationPrinter
Printer
profile
settings
Printer
Driver
Driver
Driver
Intent
settings
Printer
Driver
Printer
Driver
Applicatio
n
n
Setting color management with the application
Print using applications with a color management
function. Make the color management settings in the
application and disable the printer driver's color
adjustment function.
Make color management settings in the
A
applications.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management and then Document.
Select Photoshop Manages Colors as the Color
Handling setting, select the Printer Profile and
the Rendering Intent, and then click Print.
Printer profiles for each paper type that is needed when
performing color management are installed with the
printer's printer driver. You can select the profile from
the printer driver's settings screen.
See the following for detailed information.
U “Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windows only)” on page 96
U “Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)” on page 94
U “Color management printing by ColorSync (Mac
OS X)” on page 95
U “Setting color management with the application”
on page 93
Display the printer driver's settings screen
B
(Windows) or Print screen (Mac OS X).
Make printer driver settings.
For Windows
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
93
For Mac OS X
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
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Set color management to off.
C
For Windows
In the Main screen, select Custom as the Mode
setting, and select Off (No Color Adjustment).
Tip:
When using Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows
XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0), Off (No
Color Adjustment) is automatically selected.
Setting color management with the printer driver
Color management printing by Host ICM (Windows)
Use image data in which an input profile has been
embedded. Also, the application must support ICM.
Make the settings for color adjustment using the
A
application.
Depending on the type of the application, make
the settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
OS Color Management
Settings
For Mac OS X
Select Print Settings from the list, and then select
Off (No Color Adjustment) as the Color
Settings setting.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
(Service Pack 2 or
later and .NET 3.0
or later)
Windows XP
(other than the
above)
In other applications, set No Color
Management.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
Printer Manages Colors
No Color Management
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Select Color Management and then Document.
Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color
Handling setting, and then click Print.
When using applications without a color
management function, start from step 2.
In the printer driver's Main screen, select
B
Custom as the Mode, select ICM, and then click
Advanced.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 43
To change the profile, select Show all profiles at
the bottom.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Color management printing by ColorSync (Mac OS X)
Use image data in which an input profile has been
embedded. Also, the application must support
ColorSync.
For Mac OS X 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5
Depending on the application, color management
printing by ColorSync may not be supported.
Select Host ICM.
C
When Epson special media is selected from
Media Type in the Main screen, the printer
profile corresponding to the media type is
automatically selected and displayed in the
Printer Profile Description box.
Disable the color management functions in the
A
application.
Display the Print screen.
B
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
Select Color Matching from the list, and then
C
click ColorSync.
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Furthermore, in Mac OS X 10.5 select Print
D
Settings from the list, and then select Off (No
Color Adjustment) from Color Settings.
For Mac OS X 10.4
Disable the color management functions in the
A
application.
Select Color Management and then Document.
Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color
Handling setting, and then click Print.
Display the Print screen, select Print Settings
B
from the list, and then select ColorSync as the
Color Settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 44
Depending on the type of the application, make
the settings following the table below.
Applications Color Management
Settings
Adobe Photoshop
CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom 1 or
later
Adobe Photoshop
Elements 6 or later
Other applications No Color Management
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
Printer Manages Colors
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
Color management printing by Driver ICM (Windows only)
The printer driver uses its own printer profiles to
perform color management. You can use the following
two color correction methods.
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❏ Driver ICM (Basic)
Specify one type of profile and intent for processing
the entire image data.
❏ Driver ICM (Advanced)
The printer driver distinguishes the image data into
the Image, Graphics, and Text areas. Specify three
types of profiles and intents for processing each
area.
When using applications featuring a color
management function
Make the settings for color processing using the
application before making printer driver settings.
Depending on the type of the application, make the
settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
Select Color Management and then Document. Select
Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting,
and then click Print.
From Mode in the printer driver's Main screen,
A
select Custom as the mode, select ICM, and then
click Advanced.
OS Color Management
Settings
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
(Service Pack 2 or later
and .NET 3.0 or later)
Windows XP (other than
the above)
In other applications, set No Color Management.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4
Open the Print screen.
Printer Manages Colors
No Color Management
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From ICM Mode in the ICM screen, select
B
Driver ICM (Basic) or Driver ICM
(Advanced).
If you select Driver ICM (Advanced), you can
specify the profiles and intent for each image
such as photos, graphics, and text data.
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Intent Explanation
Saturation Keeps the current saturation
unchanged and converts the
data.
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Intent Explanation
Perceptual Converts the data so that a
more visually natural image is
produced. This feature is used
when a wider gamut of color is
used for image data.
Relative
Colorimetric
Absolute
Colorimetric
Converts the data so that a set
of color gamut and white point
(or color temperature)
coordinates in the original data
match their corresponding
print coordinates. This feature is
used for many types of color
matching.
Assigns absolute color gamut
coordinates to the original and
print data and converts the
data. Therefore, color tone
adjustment is not performed on
any white point (or color
temperature) for the original or
print data. This feature is used
for special purposes such as
logo color printing.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Using the Control Panel Menu
Using the Control Panel Menu
Menu Operations
Primarily, the following two menus can be set from the control panel.
❏ Menu
You can display or print environmental settings such as custom paper settings when using non-Epson special
media, and the printer status.
Normally, perform settings for printing in the printer driver or application.
You can display the Menu by pressing the r button when the printer is in ready status or when no paper is loaded.
❏ Ink Menu
You can perform head cleaning or a nozzle check or change the type of black ink.
You can display the Ink Menu by pressing the [ button when the printer is in ready status or when no paper is
loaded.
If the [ button is pressed while printing is paused then you can only perform head cleaning or auto nozzle
check from the Ink Menu at that time.
You can navigate both menus in roughly the same way as described below. Only one difference is that you need to press
the Z b ut ton after selecting a menu i tem to go to the next menu in the Ink Menu. Make sure to check the guide a t the
bottom of the screen.
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The following section explains using the Menu as an example.
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