Color Ink Jet Printer
Startup Guide
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Where to Find Information
This Startup Guide
Provides you with the basic information you need to start using
your EPSON STYLUS PRO 7000 and its optional and consumable
products.
Online Guide (may not be available in some countries)
Provides you with detailed information about printing on roll
paper or cut sheet media, the control panel, the printer software,
and tips that will help you get the results you want. You can view
this guide directly from the CD-ROM, or install it into your
computer and view it from your hard disk.
Note:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or
later, must be installed in your computer to read the online guide.
Online Help
Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be
automatically installed when you install the printer software.) See
your
Online Guide
for information on accessing online help.
Color Ink Jet Printer
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Startup Guide
Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ENERGY STAR Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
For United Kingdom Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Connecting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using a USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Using an optional interface card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Setting up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
For Windows 95 and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
For Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Chapter 2 Printing and Printer Management
Loading Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
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Attaching the roll paper to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Loading the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Loading Cut Sheet Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Loading cut sheet media longer than 483 mm (long edge of Super
A3/B size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Loading cut sheet with a length of 483 mm (long edge of Super
A3/B) or shorter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Printing from Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Printing from Your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Chapter 3 Checking the Printer’s Condition
Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Accessing the printer utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏
Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
❏
liquid on the printer.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
❏
label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
❏
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
control systems that regularly switch on and off.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
❏
automatic timers.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources
❏
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the
❏
total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make
sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
❏
Safety Instructions
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Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
❏
personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer 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 overcurrent protection for this printer, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
Safety Instructions
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A Few Precautions
When using the printer
Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
❏
cartridges during printing.
Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may
❏
damage the printer.
Always turn the printer off using the
❏
control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light
flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn
off the power to the outlet until the Operate light stops
flashing.
Before transporting the printer, make sure the print heads are
❏
in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in
place.
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.
Do not shake ink cartridges as this can cause leakage.
❏
Once you install an ink cartridge, do not remove the cartridge
❏
except to replace it with a new one. The printer may not
determine the correct level of ink remaining.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
❏
cartridge carton.
Power
button on the
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
❏
could damage the print heads.
Safety Instructions
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When choosing a place for the printer
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the
❏
printer. The printer 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.
❏
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
❏
easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.
NERGY STAR Compliance
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the
TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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NERGY
E
The International
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an
effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Safety Instructions
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NERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
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For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.
Safety information
Warning:
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Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage
and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply
voltage.
Safety Instructions
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If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match
coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please
proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol (
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.
Safety Instructions
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must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Taking a Look at Your Printer
Front view
mounting brackets
ink cartridge
compartment
paper guides
Rear view
optional interface card slot cover
roll paper cover
paper set lever
control panel
paper insertion slot
lower cover
parallel interface connector
AC inlet
USB interface connector
Taking a Look at Your Printer
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Taking a Look at Your Printer1Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
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Chapter 1
Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using a USB connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Using an optional interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
For Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Setting up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
For Windows 95 and 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
For Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
1-1
Connecting the Printer
The method you use to connect the printer to your computer
depends on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the
printer using the printer’s built-in parallel interface or a USB
connection, or send print jobs to the printer over a network using
an optional interface card. To connect the printer using the builtin parallel interface, see the next section. To connect the printer
using a USB connection, see “Using a USB connection” on page
1-3. For information on using optional interface cards, see “Using
an optional interface card” on page 1-4.
Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs
To use the printer’s built-in parallel interface, you will need a
shielded, twisted-pair cable. Follow the steps below to connect
the printer to your computer.
Note:
Before you connect the parallel interface cable, disconnect the USB cable
from the printer, if installed.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
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2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface.
Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place
on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to
the ground connector beside the interface connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel
port. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable,
connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 1-8. You must
install the printer software before using your printer.
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Using a USB connection
To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard shielded
USB cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your
computer.
Note:
❏ The EPSON Printer Port and DMA transfer features (For
Windows 95 and 98 only) of the EPSON printer driver you installed
are not available with USB connection. They are available only with
the parallel interface connection. For information on the EPSON
Printer Port and DMA transfer, see the Online Guide.
❏ You need to select COMPAT in the PARA. I/F setting of SelecType
mode. For details, see “SelecType Settings” in the Online Guide.
Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
1-3
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the
back of the printer. (The end that fits the printer has a different
shape from the end that fits the computer.)
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s USB port.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 1-8. You must
install the printer software before using your printer.
Using an optional interface card
Available optional interface cards
The optional Ethernet Interface Cards listed below let you use
your printer on a network. The Ethernet card automatically
detects the protocols on your network, so you can print from
Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and Macintosh on an AppleTalk
network.
Type B Ethernet Interface Card (10BASE-T)
Type B Ethernet Interface Card (100BASE-TX)
IEEE 1394 Interface Card
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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
C82362
C82363
C82372
✽
✽
✽
Note:
The asterisk in the product number is a substitute for the last digit, which
varies by country.
Installing the optional interface card
To install an optional interface card, follow these steps:
Note:
Before you install the optional interface card, see the documentation that
comes with the card for setup information.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged from the
electrical outlet.
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3. Disconnect the interface cable, if necessary.
Do not install the interface card when the printer is
connected to an electrical outlet. Doing so may damage the
printer.
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4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws
securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot, and lift
off the plate. Be sure to keep the screws to use when you
re-install the shield plate.
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5. Set the DIP switches and jumpers on the card, if necessary.
See the interface card’s documentation for details.
6. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the
interface compartment. Push it in firmly to fully insert the
connector at the rear of the interface card into the printer’s
internal socket.
7. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws
included with the interface card.
8. Connect a compatible interface cable to the interface card and
to your computer. If the cable has a ground wire, secure it with
one of the screws.
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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Also, if you are using more than one computer, reconnect the
other interface cable.
9. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug in the power
cord.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 1-8 and
“Setting up Your Printer on a Network” on page 1-14.
To remove an interface card, follow the above steps in reverse
order.
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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
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Installing the Printer Software
After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install
the software included on the “Printer Software for
EPSON STYLUS PRO 7000” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Your printer software includes:
❏ Printer driver and utilities
The printer driver runs, or “drives,” your printer; use it to
make settings such as print quality, speed, media type, and
paper size. The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head
Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top
operating condition. EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for Windows)
or EPSON StatusMonitor (for Macintosh) notifies you of
printer errors and displays printer status information such as
the amount of ink remaining.
❏ Online guide
The online
printer.
If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, make a
backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk before you begin
installation. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the
printer software on your CD-ROM, you can use the driver disk
creation utility included on the CD-ROM.
Reference Guide
helps you learn more about your
For Windows
Follow these steps to install your printer software.
1. Make sure that your printer is off.
2. Turn on your computer and start Windows. If the New
Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears, click
.
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Cancel
Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM shipped with your
printer in the CD-ROM drive. The Installer dialog box
appears. (For floppy disk users, insert the disk in the disk
drive and double-click the
floppy disk drive icon, and then
My Computer
Setup.exe.
icon, then the
)
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4. Click
5. Windows 95 and NT users should proceed to step 6.
Install Printer Driver/Utility
then OK in the dialog box that appears to start the printer
software installation.
For Windows 98 users, follow the on-screen instructions to
turn on your printer. The printer port configuration starts
automatically.
, then the right arrow, and
For printers connected via USB cable, the USB device driver
installation starts automatically at this point.
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6. When a message appears informing you that installation is
complete, click OK.
Note:
If an error message appears, either the printer driver or the EPSON
USB printer device driver is not installed correctly. See
“Troubleshooting” in the Online Guide.
For information on opening and using the printer software, see
“Printing from Your PC” on page 2-14. If you use your printer on
a network, see “Setting up Your Printer on a Network” on page
1-14.
Ensuring that the USB driver is installed correctly in Windows
After the printer software installation is complete, confirm that
the USB driver is installed correctly.
1. Click the
Make sure that the icon for your printer appears in the Printers
window.
2. Click the icon for your printer, then click
File menu.
button, point to
Start
Settings,
and click
Properties
Printers
.
on the
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3. Click the
Stylus Pro 7000)
list box.
Note:
If the correct port is not displayed, refer to the “Troubleshooting”
section of the Online Guide.
Details
tab and make sure that
is displayed in the Print to the following port
EPUSBx: (EPSON
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For Macintosh
Caution:
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Follow these steps to install your printer software.
1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD-ROM
Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your
printer software.
shipped with your printer in the CD-R OM drive. The EPSON
printer software disk opens automatically.
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2. If a single
separate folders containing installer icons for several
languages appear, double-click the folder for your preferred
language, then double-click the
Installer
icon appears, double-click the icon. If
Installer
icon inside it.
3. At the init ial screen, click
appears.
4. To install the printer software included on your printer
software CD-ROM, make sure the Install Location box
displays the correct disk drive, then click
5. When a message appears informing you that the installation
is complete, click
Restart
Continue.
to restart your computer.
The following dialog box
.
Install
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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Selecting your printer in the Chooser for Macintosh
After you have installed the printer software on your Macintosh,
you need to open the Chooser and select your printer. You must
select a printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to
switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using
the last printer selected.
1. Select
2. Select the appropriate
Chooser
printer's icon and the port your printer is connected to.
turn background printing on or off.
from the Apple menu. Then click your
Background Printing
radio button to
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With background printing on, you can use your Macintosh
while it is preparing a document for printing. In order to use
the EPSON Monitor3 utility to manage print jobs, background
printing must be turned on.
3. Close the Chooser.
For information on opening and using the printer software, see
“Printing from Your Macintosh” on page 2-20. If you use your
printer on a network, see “Setting up Your Printer on a Network”
on page 1-14.
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Setting up Your Printer on a Network
For Windows 95 and 98
This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other
computers on the network can use it.
First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the
computer to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the
network path to the printer from each computer that will use it,
and install the printer software on those computers.
Note:
This section describes how to use your printer as a shared printer on a
network. To connect your printer directly to a network without setting
it up as a shared printer, consult your network administrator.
Setting up your printer as a shared printer
Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to your
computer with other computers on a network.
1. Click
2. Double-click
3. Click the
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, point to
Start
Network
File and Print Sharing
Settings
.
, then click
button.
Control Panel
.
4. Select the
printer(s)
5. In the Network window, click OK.
I want to be able to allow others to print to my
check box and click OK.
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6. In the Control Panel, double-click
Note:
❏ If a dialog box requesting the Windows 95 or 98 CD-ROM
appears, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, then
follow the messages on the screen.
❏ If a dialog box appears requesting you to restart your computer,
do so. Then open the Printers folder, and continue from step 7.
7. Select your printer, and choose
Printers
Sharing
.
on the File menu.
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8. Select
then click OK.
Shared As
, enter the printer information as needed,
Accessing the printer through a network
To access your printer from another computer on the network,
follow these steps.
Note:
Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to
which it is directly connected before you can access it from another
computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared
printer” on page 1-14.
1. On the computer from which you want to access the printer,
click
2. Double-click the
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Start
, point to
Add Printer
Settings
, and click
icon.
Printers
.
3. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. Click
Next
.
4. Click
5. Click
6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly
Network printer
Browse
connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon.
.
, then click
Next
.
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7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen.
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For Windows NT 4.0
Note:
This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a large
network and would like to share your printer, consult your network
administrator.
This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other
computers on the network can use it.
First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the
computer to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the
network path to the printer from each computer that will use it,
and install the printer software on those computers.
Setting up your printer as a shared printer
Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to
your computer with others on a network.
1. Click
2. Select your printer, then click
3. Click
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, point to
Start
Shared
and enter the Share Name.
Settings
, and click
Sharing
Printers
on the File menu.
.
4. Click OK.
Note:
Do not choose any drivers from the Alternate Drivers list.
Accessing the printer through a network
To access your printer from another computer on the network,
follow these steps.
Note:
Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to
which it is directly connected before you can access it from another
computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared
printer” on page 1-18.
1. Install the printer driver to the client computer from the
software CD-ROM.
2. Open the Printer folder from the Control Panel, right-click
your printer’s icon, then open the Properties for your printer.
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3. Click the
tab, then click
Ports
Add Port
.
4. The following dialog appears. Select
.
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New Port
Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Local Port
, then click
5. The following dialog appears. In the text box, type the
following information:
\\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of
the shared printer
Then click OK.
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6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click
Ports menu.
to return to the
Close
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7. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and
the check box is selected. Click OK to close the printer driver.
For Macintosh
This section tells you how to set up the printer for use on an
AppleTalk network. By setting up your local printer as a shared
printer, it becomes connected to the network and can be used by
other computers.
First, you need to setup the printer as a shared printer on the
computer to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the
network path to the printer from each computer that will use it,
and install the printer software on those computers.
Setting up your printer as a shared printer
Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to your
computer with other computers on an AppleTalk network.
1. Turn on the printer.
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2. Select
Chooser
icon. Then select the port to which the printer is connected.
from the Apple menu and click the printer's
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3. Click the
4. Select the
name and password information as needed.
5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port
list in the Chooser.
6. Close the Chooser.
button. The following dialog box appears.
Setup
Share this Printer
check box, then type the printer
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Accessing the printer through a network
To access your printer from another computer on the network,
follow these steps.
1. Turn on your printer.
2. On each computer from which you want to access the printer,
select
Chooser
printer’s icon and select the printer port you want to use from
the Select a printer port box on the right. You can only select
from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.
from the Apple menu. Then click your
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3. If the following dialog box appears, enter the password for
the printer, then click OK.
4. Select the appropriate Background Printing option button to
turn background printing on or off.
5. Close the Chooser.
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Chapter 2
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Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Attaching the roll paper to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Loading the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Loading Cut Sheet Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Loading cut sheet media longer than 483 mm
(long edge of Super A3/B size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Loading cut sheet with a length of 483 mm
(long edge of Super A3/B) or shorter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Printing from Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Cancelling printing from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Printing from Your Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Making the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
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Loading Roll Paper
Attaching the roll paper to the printer
To attach the roll paper to the printer, follow the steps below.
1. Slide the movable flange off the end of the spindle.
2. Place the roll paper on a flat surface so that the paper unwinds
in the direction shown below.
3. Slide the roll paper onto the spindle until it fixes into place on
the fixed flange.
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4. Slide the movable flange (removed in step 1) onto the spindle
until it fixes into place in the end of the roll paper.
5. Open the roll paper cover.
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6. Hold the roll paper spindle so that the fixed flange is on the
right side. Then place the spindle on the groove on top of the
printer once.
Note:
To mount the spindle correctly, match the color of the end of the
spindle with the mounting bracket.
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7. Lift the spindle again, then place it on the mounting brackets
inside the printer.
8. Close the roll paper cover until it locks into place or see
“Loading the roll paper” to load the paper.
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Loading the roll paper
To load roll paper, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that the printer is on.
2. Press the
Cut light or Roll Cutter Off light comes on.
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3. Make sure the Operate light and Pause light are not flashing,
then push the paper set lever all the way down.
appears on the LCD panel.
Paper Source
Caution:
Depending on the kind of paper used, automatic cutting may
not be possible.
button repeatedly until the Roll Auto
LOAD PAPER
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Do not move the paper set lever while the Operate light or
Pause light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.
4. Open the roll paper cover.
5. Load the paper into the paper insertion slot.
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6. Pull the paper down a small way through the paper insertion
slot.
Note:
If the bottom edge of the paper does not come out below the lower
cover, open the lower cover by pulling down on the handles, then
pull the paper through.
7. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, roll back the roll paper
using the flange on the right to remove the slack. Make sure
that the bottom edge of the paper is straight and in line with
the rows of punch holes.
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8. Pull the paper set lever all the way up, then close the roll paper
cover.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON
appears on the LCD panel.
2
9. Press the
The print heads move and the paper automatically feeds into
the printing position.
Note:
Even if you do not press the
the paper automatically feeds into the printing position. READY
appears on the LCD panel.
10. Extend the two paper guides out from the lower printer.
Pause
button.
READY
appears on the LCD panel.
Pause
button, the print heads move,
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Now you are ready to print on the roll paper. Make the printer
driver settings, then send a print job. See “Printing from Your PC”
on page 2-14 or “Printing from Your Macintosh” on page 2-20.
Loading Cut Sheet Media
To load a cut sheet longer than 483 mm (long edge of Super A3/
B size), see the next section. To load paper with a length of 483
mm or shorter, see “Loading cut sheet with a length of 483 mm
(long edge of Super A3/B) or shorter” on page 2-13.
If you are printing on thick paper (0.5 to 1.6 mm), see the
.
Guide
Online
Loading cut sheet media longer than 483 mm (long edge of Super A3/B size)
To load cut sheet media longer than 483 mm, follow the steps
below.
Caution:
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1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is
2. Press the
As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface
of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality.
closed.
Paper Source
light comes on.
button repeatedly until the Sheet
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3. Make sure the Operate light and Pause light are not flashing,
then push the paper set lever all the way down.
appears on the LCD panel.
Caution:
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4. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it comes out
below. Make sure that the right and bottom edges of the sheet
are straight and in line with the rows of punch holes.
Do not move the paper set lever while the Operate light or
Pause light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.
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5. Pull the paper set lever all the way up.
appears on the LCD panel.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON
6. Press the
Pause
button.
The print heads move and the sheet automatically feeds into
the printing position.
appears on the LCD panel.
READY
Note:
Even if you do not press the
Pause
button, the print heads move,
the paper automatically feeds into the printing position. READY
appears on the LCD panel.
Now you are ready to print on the cut sheet media. Make the
printer driver settings, then send a print job. See “Printing
from Your PC” on page 2-14 or “Printing from Your
Macintosh” on page 2-20.
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Loading cut sheet with a length of 483 mm (long edge of Super A3/B) or shorter
To load cut sheet media with a length of 483 mm or shorter, follow
the steps below.
Caution:
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1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is
As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface
of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality.
closed.
2
2. Press the
light comes on.
3. Make sure that the paper set lever is all the way up. Then load
the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it meets resistance.
Make sure that the right edge of the paper is straight and in
line with the right edge of the scale on the roll paper cover.
PRESS PAUSE BUTTON
Paper Source
button repeatedly until the Sheet
appears on the LCD panel.
INCH
MM
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4. Press the
The print heads move and the sheet automatically feeds into
the printing position.
Now you are ready to print on the cut sheet media. Make the
printer driver settings, then send a print job. See “Printing
from Your PC” on page 2-14 or “Printing from Your
Macintosh” on page 2-20.
When printing is complete, the printer supports the printed
media, and
remove the paper, hold it while pressing the
button. The paper can be removed from the printer.
Pause
button.
PAPER OUT
appears on the LCD panel.
READY
is displayed on the LCD panel. To
Paper Feed
Printing from Your PC
After loading the paper, you are ready to print your document
from your PC.
Note:
To ensure print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition
before printing. See Chapter 3, “Checking the Printer’s Condition.”
Making the printer driver settings
To make the basic settings to print your documents, access the
Main menu and Paper menu in the printer driver. In the Paper
menu, you can set particular settings for printing on roll paper;
Auto Rotate, Auto Cut, Print Page Line, and Save Roll Paper.
For details about the printer software, see online help by pressing
the
1. Click
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button in the driver settings window.
Help
on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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2. Make sure your printer is selected and then click
or
Options
buttons. The driver settings window appears.
. You may need to click a combination of these
Properties
,
3. Click the
4. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media
Type list.
tab to display the Main menu.
Main
2
Note:
The Media Type setting determines what other settings are
available, so you should always make this setting first.
5. In the Ink box, select
in black and white.
to print in color, or
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Black
to print
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6. Make sure the
Automatic
radio button in the Mode box is
selected.
Note:
When Automatic is selected, the printer driver takes control of all
detailed settings based on the current Media Type setting and Ink
setting.
7. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears.
Drag the slider left or right depending on which is more
important. This setting is usually automatically decided in
accordance with your Media Type setting.
Note:
Depending on the media selected in the Media Type list (while
Automatic is selected), a slider appears under the Custom radio
button that lets you choose from Quality or Speed settings. Select
Quality when print quality is more important than speed.
8. Click the
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tab to display the Paper menu.
9. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the
Paper Source list.
10. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper
Size list/Page Size list (available only for Roll Paper (Banner)).
Note:
Most Windows applications feature paper size and page size settings
that override similar settings in the printer driver.
11. If you are using the roll paper, set the Roll Paper Option as
required.
Auto Rotate (unavailable for Roll Paper (Banner))
If the length of your document is shorter than the printable
width of the roll paper, the document will automatically be
turned by 90 degrees and printed crosswise when you select
Auto Rotate
Auto Cut
Roll paper will automatically be cut after printing one page
when you select
Print Page Line
Page lines will be printed on the right side and below the
document for manual cutting when you select
.
Line
. You can save paper by using this function.
Auto Cut
.
Print Page
2
Save Roll Paper (available only for Roll Paper (Banner))
Select this check box when you wish to save roll paper. The
blank portion of the last page of your document is not fed
through the printer.
12. Make settings for Orientation, Copies, and Printable Area.
(The Printable Area setting is available only when Sheet is
selected in the Paper Source list.)
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13. Click the
Layout
tab to display the Layout menu.
14. Make sure the Normal radio button in the Reduce/Enlarge
box is selected.
15. Click the OK button at the bottom of the window. The screen
returns to the Print dialog box (or a similar dialog box).
16. Click
Close, OK
, or
to print. You may need to click a
Print
combination of these buttons.
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While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will appear, showing
the progress of printing and the status of your printer.
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For details, see “Printer Software” in the
Online Guide
Cancelling printing from your PC
To cancel the printing in progress, press the
EPSON Progress Meter.
You can also pause or restart printing. To pause printing, press
the
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Pause
button. To resume printing, press this button again.
Caution:
When you stop printing in progress, you may need to start
printing again from the beginning for best result. Otherwise
misalignment or banding may appear on the printed image.
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button on the
Stop
.
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Printing from Your Macintosh
After loading the paper, you are ready to print your document
from your Macintosh.
Note:
To ensure print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition
before printing. See Chapter 3, “Checking the Printer’s Condition.”
Making the printer driver settings
To make the printer driver settings, follow the steps below.
For details about the printer software, see online help by pressing
the
boxes.
Note:
While many Macintosh applications override the settings made in the
printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the
results you expect.
icon button (marked with “?”) in the driver setting dialog
Help
1. Choose
Page Setup
from the File menu. This brings up the
Page Setup dialog box shown below.
2. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper
Size list.
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3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the
Paper Source list.
4. If you are using roll paper, set the Roll Paper Option as
required.
Auto Rotate (unavailable for Roll Paper (Banner))
If the length of your document is shorter than the printable
width of the roll paper, the document will automatically be
turned by 90 degrees and printed crosswise when you select
Auto Rotate
Auto Cut
Roll paper will automatically be cut after a document is
printed when you select
Print Page Line
Page lines will be printed on the right side and below the
document for manual cutting when you select
.
Line
Save Roll Paper (available only for Roll Paper (Banner))
Select this check box when you wish to save roll paper. The
blank portion of the last page of your document is not fed
through the printer.
. You can save paper by using this function.
Auto Cut
.
Print Page
2
5. Make settings for Orientation, Reduce or Enlarge, and
Printable Area. (The Printable Area setting is available only
for Sheet.)
6. After making your settings, click the OK button to close the
Page Setup dialog box.
Note:
You cannot print from the Page Setup dialog box. You can only print
from the Print dialog box.
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7. Choose
from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears
Print
as shown below.
Note:
You can also open the Print dialog box by pressing the
button in the Page Setup dialog box.
8. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media
Type list.
Note:
The Media Type setting determines what other settings are
available, so you should always make this setting first.
Options
9. In the Ink box, select
Color
in black and white.
10. Make sure the Mode option is set to
Note:
When Automatic is selected, the printer driver takes control of all
detailed settings based on the current Media Type setting and Ink
settings.
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to print in color, or
Automatic
Black
.
to print
11. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears.
Drag the slider left or right depending on which is more
important. This setting is usually automatically decided in
accordance with your Media Type setting.
Note:
Depending on the media selected in the Media Type list (while
Automatic is selected), a slider appears on the right of the Mode box
that lets you choose from Quality or Speed settings. Select Quality
when print quality is more important than speed.
12. Be sure to make the settings for Copies and Pages, then click
the
button to start printing.
Print
Cancelling printing from your Macintosh
To cancel the printing in progress, follow the instructions below.
Caution:
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When background printing is on
1. Press the
2. Select
When you stop printing in progress, you may need to start
printing again from the beginning for best result. Otherwise
misalignment or banding may appear on the printed image.
Power
EPSON Monitor3
button to turn off the printer.
from the application menu.
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3. Click the name of the document which is printing in the
Document Name list, then click the
stop button to cancel
the print job.
When background printing is off
1. Press the
2. Hold down the
cancel the print job.
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Power
button to turn off the printer.
key while pressing the period key [.] to
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Chapter 3
Checking the Printer’s Condition
Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Accessing the printer utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Aligning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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Using Printer Utilities
To ensure print quality, you may need to check the printer’s
condition using the following utilities from the printer software.
Note:
You can also check from the printer’s control panel. See “The Control
Panel” in the Online Guide.
Nozzle Check
❏
Print Head Cleaning
❏
Print Head Alignment
❏
Accessing the printer utilities
To access the printer utilities, follow the steps below.
For Windows
1. Double-click the
Printers
2. For Windows 95 and 98, right-click your
click
Printer
software window appears. Then click the
folder.
Properties
icon, then click
My Computer
. For Windows NT 4.0, right-click your
Document Defaults
For Macintosh
From the File menu of your application, choose
to access the Print dialog box or Page Setup dialog box.
Setup
Then click the utility icon.
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icon, then double-click the
Printer
icon, then
. The printer
tab.
Utility
or
Print
Page
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
You can check the print head nozzles from your computer with
the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software.
Note:
Do not start the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress.
Doing so may smudge your printout.
Follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded in the
printer. (A4 or wider paper)
2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer
utilities” on page 3-2.
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3. Click the
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
The printer prints an operational check page including firmware
(ROM) version information and a nozzle check pattern. The
nozzle check pattern will resemble one of the two samples shown
below:
Nozzle Check Pattern
Good Condition: Print heads do not require cleaning.
Poor Condition: Segments are missing. Print heads require cleaning.
Nozzle Check
button.
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Note:
Actual tests are printed in color.
Missing segments in printed lines in your nozzle check indicate
that the ink nozzles are clogged and the print heads require
cleaning.
Caution:
Make sure that the nozzle check pattern printing is complete
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before you start printing. Otherwise, print quality may suffer.
Cleaning the Print Heads
You can clean the heads from your computer using the Head
Cleaning utility in the printer software, as explained in the
following steps.
Note:
❏ Print head cleaning uses ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print
heads only if print quality declines.
❏ Use the Nozzle Check utility to confirm that the print heads need to
be cleaned, as this uses only a little ink.
❏ When an Ink Out light on the printer is flashing (ink low) or on (ink
out), you cannot clean the print heads before replacing the
appropriate ink cartridge first.
❏ Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utilities while
printing is in progress. Doing so may smudge your printout.
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Follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the lights on the control panel do not indicate that
ink is low or ink is out.
2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer
utilities” on page 3-2.
3. Click the
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
The Pause light on the printer flashes during the cleaning
cycle, which takes about one minute to complete.
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5. When the Pause light is off, click
(Windows) or the
Head Cleaning dialog box, or print a few lines from a
document, to confirm that the heads are clean.
Nozzle Check Pattern
Good Condition: Print head cleaning was successful.
Head Cleaning
Caution:
Never turn off the printer until the cleaning cycle is finished
and the Pause light has stopped flashing. Doing so may
damage the printer.
Confirmation
button.
Print nozzle check pattern
button (Macintosh) in the
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Poor Condition: Segments are missing. Print heads require further
cleaning.
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Note:
Actual tests are printed in color.
In the check pattern, if you find that segments are still missing
from the test lines, you may need to repeat the head cleaning
function and print the nozzle check pattern again.
If print quality does not improve even after repeating this
procedure several times, contact your dealer.
Aligning the Print Heads
You can align the print heads using the Print Head Alignment
utility in the printer software.
Note:
❏ Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in
progress. Doing so may smudge your printout.
❏ Alignment pattern printing requires 1.5 m roll paper.
Follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on, and the EPSON special
roll paper you plan to use is loaded in the printer. (24 inch roll
paper is recommended.)
Note:
If you plan to use paper other than EPSON special paper, you may
need to align the print heads using the SelecType settings. See
“SelecType Settings” in the Online Guide.
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2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
utilities” on page 3-2.
3. Click the
Print Head Alignment
button.
4. Follow the messages on your screen. The printer prints the
head alignment patterns.
5. Choose the set number that has the smallest gaps in each
alignment pattern. In the example below, the marked set
numbers have the smallest gaps.
patterns #1-5, #7, #9-12 patterns #6, #8 only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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6. Select the number you chose in step 5 (for example, number
4), then click
Finish
.
Note:
If the set with the smallest gaps is unclear and cannot be selected,
click the
Realignment
button and repeat from step 5.
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EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY &
TRADING LTD.
10F, No. 287 Nanking E. Road, Sec. 3,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone: (02) 717-7360
Fax: (02) 712-9164
EPSON IBERICA S.A.
Av. de Roma, 18-26
08290 Cerdanyola del Valles
Barcelona, Spain
Phone: 582. 15.00
Fax: 582. 15.55
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
(Hirooka Office)
80 Harashinden, Hirooka
Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken
399-0785 Japan
EPSON PORTUGAL, S.A.
R. do Progresso, 471, 1° Perafita
4460 Matosinhos, Portugal
Phone: (02) 996 14 02
Fax: (02) 996 14 11
1999 September
Color Ink Jet Printer
Startup Guide
Printed in Japan
XX.XX-XX
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