Epson Stylus R300M, Stylus R300 User Manual

EPSON Stylus® Photo R300 Series

User’s Guide

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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

A Note Concerning the Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials

Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be misused by improper copying and reprinting of copyrighted material. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers.

Trademarks

EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

RPM is a registered trademark, EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Store, SoundAdvice, and EPSON Connection are service marks, and Resolution Performance Management, EPSON Software, ColorLife, PhotoEnhance, and BorderFree are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

NERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

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Welcome! 7

About PRINT Image Matching 8 About Exif Print 8 About Your Software 9 About Your Documentation 10

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 10 Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide 10

Using EPSON Paper 13

Choosing the Paper for Your Project 13 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 14 Loading Envelopes 15 Storing Your Photos 16

Printing Without a Computer 17

Using Your Camera’s Print Settings 18

Using PRINT Image Matching 18 Using DPOF or PictBridge 18

Getting Photos into the Printer 19

Inserting a Memory Card 19 Removing a Memory Card 20

Connecting a Digital Camera or Storage Device 20 Choosing Basic Mode or Advanced Mode 22 Selecting Photos for Printing 22

Printing an Index 23

Selecting One Photo 24

Selecting a Set of Photos 24

Selecting a Range of Photos 25

Using DPOF or PictBridge to Select Your Photos 25

Printing Your Selected Photos 26

Selecting the Correct Paper Type 27 One-Touch Printing 28

Touching Up Your Photos 29

Automatically Adjusting Your Photos 29

Manually Adjusting Your Photos 30 Cropping and Sizing Your Photos 31 Adding Photo Information 32 Printing Special Layouts 33

Printing Greeting Cards 34

Printing With Iron-On Transfer Paper 35

Printing On CDs or DVDs 36

Printing Jewel Case Inserts 39 Saving Your Image Files to a CD or Zip Disk 39 Using a Bluetooth Device With Your Printer 41

Connecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter 41

Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter 42

Printing With Bluetooth 43

Choosing Bluetooth Settings 44 Resetting Default Settings 46

Printing From Your Computer 47

Copying Photos to Your Computer 48

Configuring PhotoStarter 49

Removing a Memory Card 50 Basic Printing in Windows 50

Selecting Default Settings 52 Basic Printing on a Macintosh 53

Printing in OS X 53

Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x 56 Customizing Your Print Settings 58

Customizing Windows Print Settings 58

Customizing Macintosh Print Settings 60 Selecting the Correct Paper (Media) Type 61

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Printing Borderless Photos 62

Windows 63 Macintosh OS X 65 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 66

Printing On CDs or DVDs 67

Cleaning the Roller 67 Designing CDs and DVDs 68 Inserting a CD or DVD 70 Printing Your Design 72 Adjusting the Print Position 75 Adjusting the Print Density 77

Using PRINT Image Matching 78

Using Film Factory 78 Using the P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 82

Maintaining Your Printer 87

Cleaning the Print Head 88

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 89

Replacing an Ink Cartridge 89

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 90 Aligning the Print Head 93 Cleaning the Printer 94 Transporting the Printer 95

Problem Solving 97

Diagnosing Problems 97

Control Panel Messages 98

Running a Printer Check 100 Setup or Software Installation Problems 101 Printer Problems 102 Print Quality Problems 103 Problems With Paper Feeding 106 CD/DVD Printing Problems 107 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 107

Contents 5

Uninstalling Printer Software 109

Windows 109 Macintosh OS X 110 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9x 110

Where To Get Help 111

Notices 113

Windows System Requirements 113 Macintosh System Requirements 113 Important Safety Instructions 114

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 115 Energy Star Compliance 116 FCC Compliance Statement 116 Declaration of Conformity 117 Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 118

Index 121

6 Contents

Welcome!

Your EPSON Stylus® Photo R300 Series printer can print pictures directly from your digital camera’s memory card. You can create true BorderFree

™

photos directly from your printer in a variety of sizes perfect for albums or framing. You get quick and easy snapshots just minutes after taking pictures with your digital camera.

If you want to save your picture files, you can transfer them immediately to your Windows

or Macintosh

computer and print from your PC.

Here are some of the printer’s outstanding features:

■ EPSON’s exclusive 6-color ink technology lets you achieve fine shadow detail, dazzling

highlights, and excellent fill across a wide range of colors. Genuine EPSON

ink and

papers create long-lasting and water-resistant prints.

■ CD and DVD printing on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs, with or without a

computer.

■ Ground-breaking Resolution Performance Management

™

(RPM®) technology optimizes the number and placement of ink droplets on a variety of papers for superior photo quality and performance, with manageable print file sizes.

■ Three built-in memory card slots support CompactFlash

MultiMediaCard, xD Picture Card, SmartMedia, Pro, Memory Stick DUO, and IBM

■ An extra USB port on the front lets you connect a digital camera (supported models only)

Microdrive.™

or an external storage device, such as an Iomega

™

Zip® drive or CD-R drive, directly to

™

Type I and II, Secure Digital,

Sony Memory Stick,® Memory Stick

the printer. This lets you save your memory card contents to a CD-R or Zip disk and access stored photos without a computer. (The port in the back of the printer is for connecting the printer to your computer.)

■ If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300M, your printer has a preview monitor to help

you select photos for printing.

■ Your printer also supports Bluetooth

technology (using an optional adapter) for sending

prints wirelessly from your Bluetooth-enabled phones, PDAs, etc.

About PRINT Image Matching

Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer includes support for EPSON’s

™

revolutionary PRINT Image Matching

technology. PRINT Image Matching lets your digital camera and printer work together automatically to produce the best prints possible. Digital camera manufacturers that support PRINT Image Matching include EPSON, Casio,

Panasonic,

Pentax,® Ricoh,® Sanyo,® and Toshiba.® Check with your camera’s manufacturer or

JVC,® Konica,® Kyocera,® Leica,® Minolta,® Nikon,® Olympus,®

visit www.printimagematching.com to find out if PRINT Image Matching technology is included with your camera.

With PRINT Image Matching, the digital camera manufacturer can set specific printing options for each camera model. These options include:

■ Contrast, sharpness, and brightness

■ Gamma level, color space, color saturation, and noise reduction

■ Shadow point, highlight point, and color balance

The camera saves this information in each JPEG image file (and TIFF files from P.I.M. II-enabled cameras). Your printer—along with P.I.M.-enabled software, such as

™

EPSON Software

Film Factory,™ or the P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® —uses the

information to ensure the most accurate image reproduction.

But don’t worry if your camera doesn’t include PRINT Image Matching technology—your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 series printer gives great photo printing results.

About Exif Print

The Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format includes information about your digital camera settings in JPEG files so your printer and application can use them to create accurate print settings. Most digital cameras store Exif Print information such as shutter speed, metering, flash, exposure settings, resolution, and lens use in the JPEG image file. Your printer—along with EPSON Software Film Factory or P.I.M. II Plug-in—uses the information to ensure the most accurate image reproduction.

8 Welcome!

About Your Software

The printer software CD-ROM that came with your printer includes all the software you need for printing. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions.

■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You

can’t print from your computer without it.

Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.

■ Your photo software includes these great tools:

EPSON Software Film Factory is a photo management program that lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash. Supports PRINT Image Matching (both P.I.M. and P.I.M. II) and Exif Print.

EPSON PhotoStarter and CardMonitor utilities help your system handle photos on a memory card. If you want, you can have your photos copied to your computer automatically—and even open one of your photo editing programs—whenever you insert a memory card in your printer. (These programs are installed automatically with your printer driver.)

P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop lets you retain PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print image quality when you import JPEG or TIFF files from your P.I.M.-, P.I.M. II-, or Exif Print-enabled digital camera. (Compatible with Photoshop 6.0 and 7.0, and Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.)

■ Your on-screen Reference Guide gives you additional details about your printer. You need

a browser—such as Microsoft

Navigator

version 3.0 or later, or Safari™ version 1.0 or later—to view the guide. See

Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later, Netscape®

page 10 for details.

■ EPSON PhotoCenter is EPSON’s free photo-sharing web site where

you can store, organize, and share your photos; print high-resolution photos straight from the web; and create free online postcards with your photos. Your printer software installer lets you add a link to the EPSON PhotoCenter on your desktop.

About Your Software 9

About Your Documentation

To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For basic printing without a computer, see the Quick Reference card. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on:

■ Viewing your on-screen Reference Guide

■ Printing all types of photos without a computer

■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh

■ Printing on CDs, DVDs, and creating jewel case inserts

■ Maintaining the printer

■ Solving basic problems

For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer, see your on-screen Reference Guide, as described below.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Tips contain additional hints for better printing.

Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide

Your printer CD-ROM includes an on-screen Reference Guide. You need a browser—such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later, or Safari 1.0 or later—to view it. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.)

You can view the Reference Guide by doing one of the following:

■ Windows: Double-click the SPR300 Reference Guide icon on your desktop. You can

also click

Reference Guide

■ Macintosh: Double-click the SPR300 Reference Guide icon on your desktop.

10 Welcome!

Start, Programs (or All Programs in Windows XP), EPSON, SPR300

, then click Reference Guide.

When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen:

Click here to expand the table of contents

Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents, then click on the topic you want to view.

■ If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click a topic.

■ Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list.

Closed list, click to expand

Click to go to topic

If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the

Reload button to load the graphic.

About Your Documentation 11

12 Welcome!

Using EPSON Paper

EPSON offers a wide variety of papers that let you customize your projects and achieve professional results. This chapter gives you guidelines on:

■ “Choosing the Paper for Your Project” below

■ “Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder” on page 14

■ “Loading Envelopes” on page 15

■ “Storing Your Photos” on page 16

Note: For instructions on loading printable CDs and DVDs, see page 36 (stand-alone printing) or page 70 (printing from a computer).

Choosing the Paper for Your Project

Once you know which photos you want to print, you need to select the type of paper to print them on, the paper size, and your layout. Here are some helpful tips:

■ Select a type of paper to suit your image. For best quality, use one of the special EPSON

papers listed on the inside back cover.

■ Use the EPSON paper and ink designed for your printer. If you use incompatible paper,

you may not get the results you expect.

■ Select a paper size and layout to get the photos you want. When the printer is used in

Advanced stand-alone mode (without connecting it to a computer), it automatically resizes your photos to fit the layout you choose—from letter-size to 4 × 6-inch paper. (In Basic stand-alone mode, you can print on 4 × 6 Premium Glossy Photo Paper only.)

Note: You must print borderless on supported types and sizes of paper: see page 62 for a list. Stand-alone mode supports the paper types listed on page 27.

To order EPSON paper, contact your dealer, call the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766, or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder

1. Make sure the paper support is open and the extension is raised up.

2. Place your paper against the right edge of the feeder. Make sure the printable (whiter or

glossier) side of the paper is face up. If you are loading multiple sheets, fan the stack of paper before loading it to prevent paper jams.

Note: Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide. Some special papers can be loaded only one sheet at a time. See your online Reference Guide for details.

3. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. (For letter-size paper, you may not need to

move the edge guide over.)

4. Open the output tray and pull out the extension.

You should also follow these guidelines:

■ Always load the short edge first, even when you’re printing landscape-oriented pictures.

■ When using special papers, check the paper package for additional instructions. Some

papers require using a support sheet included in the package.

Note: Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to prevent curling.

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Loading Envelopes

You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time:

1. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder. Load them with the printable side facing you, flap-edge to the left. Then slide the left edge guide against the envelopes.

Tip: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time.

Load with the printable side up

2. Select these settings in your printer software:

■ For the paper Type/Media Type, select Plain Paper

■ For the Size/Paper Size, select the size of your envelopes

■ For the Orientation, select Landscape (in Macintosh OS X, click the icon)

See page 50 (Windows), page 53 (Macintosh OS X), or page 56 (Macintosh OS 8.6 to

9.x) for more information.

Loading Envelopes 15

Storing Your Photos

With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.

As with traditional photos, proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life:

■ For display, EPSON recommends that prints be framed under glass or a protective plastic

sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke, and high levels of ozone.

■ As with all photographs, keep your prints away from high temperatures and humidity and

out of direct sunlight.

■ For proper storage, EPSON recommends that you keep prints in a photo album or plastic

photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores.

■ Be sure to follow any other storage and display instructions included in the paper

package.

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Printing Without a Computer

Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you print photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital camera’s memory card, choose settings from the control panel, and press the green

Before you start, make sure you plug in the printer, turn it on, install ink cartridges, and load paper, as described on your Start Here sheet. Then follow the instructions in these sections:

■ “Using Your Camera’s Print Settings” on page 18

■ “Getting Photos into the Printer” on page 19

■ “Choosing Basic Mode or Advanced Mode” on page 22

■ “Selecting Photos for Printing” on page 22

■ “Printing Your Selected Photos” on page 26

■ “Touching Up Your Photos” on page 29

■ “Cropping and Sizing Your Photos” on page 31

■ “Adding Photo Information” on page 32

Print button.

■ “Printing Special Layouts” on page 33

■ “Saving Your Image Files to a CD or Zip Disk” on page 39

■ “Using a Bluetooth Device With Your Printer” on page 41

■ “Resetting Default Settings” on page 46

Using Your Camera’s Print Settings

Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer is designed to work hand-in-hand with the latest advances in digital cameras. With PRINT Image Matching, you can get beautiful print results from all your digital photos, easily and automatically. And with PictBridge or DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use your camera to select which photos you want to print—before you even get home to your printer.

Using PRINT Image Matching

If your digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching (P.I.M. or P.I.M. II), you can use this technology whenever you print.

With PRINT Image Matching, special print instructions are automatically saved in your photo files. For example, macro mode pictures might include commands for sharpness and clarity, while portrait mode pictures might emphasize soft focusing and subtle flesh tones.

When you connect your camera to the printer or insert its memory card, all the PRINT Image Matching commands are read and applied; this ensures the most faithful possible reproduction of the images taken by your camera. A special icon is displayed on the control panel to remind you that your photos contain PRINT Image Matching data.

If you don’t want to use PRINT Image Matching, you can turn it off as described on page 29. You can also use PRINT Image Matching when printing from your computer; see page 78.

Using DPOF or PictBridge

DPOF and PictBridge are features of many digital cameras that let you select images and determine how many copies of each image you want to print right from the control panel. PictBridge also saves special print instructions, and allows you to print when connecting your camera directly to the printer. When you connect your camera to the printer or insert its memory card, number of copies you want to print are automatically selected; all you have to do is choose your paper type and size, then print. For details on using DPOF and PictBridge, see page 25.

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DPOF or PictBridge displays as the Select Photo option; your photos and the

PRINT Image Matching icon

Getting Photos into the Printer

Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer can print photos stored:

■ On a memory card (see below)

■ In a digital camera (see page 20)

■ On a data storage device, such as a CD-R drive or an Iomega Zip drive (see page 20)

■ On a Bluetooth-enabled device with the optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter (see

page 41)

The file storage device should comply with DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) Ver si on 1. 0.

However your photos are stored, make sure the image files meet these requirements:

■ JPEG files or uncompressed Tiff files only

■ Resolutions ranging from 160 × 160 to 4600 × 4600 pixels

■ No more than 999 images (although you may have additional images on your card or

storage device, the printer can read only the first 999)

Inserting a Memory Card

Your printer works with many types of memory cards. Follow these guidelines to insert your memory card:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then insert the memory card into the appropriate slot, as shown:

CompactFlash or

Microdrive

(left)

Memory Stick,

SD (Secure Digital), or

MMC (MultiMediaCard)

(middle)

SmartMedia or

xD Picture Card

(right)

2. Close the memory card cover.

Getting Photos into the Printer 19

After a moment, the printer reads and counts the number of images on your card. When it’s done, your images are available for printing.

Note: Insert just one card at a time. The printer can’t read multiple cards at once.

Removing a Memory Card

When you’re finished printing from a memory card, make sure the light below the card slot is not flashing before you remove it.

Caution: Do not eject a card while the processing light is flashing, or you may lose data on the card.

To remove a card, pull the card straight out of the slot.

Connecting a Digital Camera or Storage Device

If you have one of the following devices, you can connect it directly to your printer using a USB cable:

■ Digital camera with PictBridge or USB DP support

■ USB CD/DVD burners and drives (selected drives: see http://support.epson.com for a

list of compatible drives) USB 2.0 (high-speed) drives are recommended

■ 100 or 250MB Iomega Zip drive, AC or USB powered

■ Memory cards with a commercially available USB adapter (such as the MicroTech

■ MO (Magneto-Optical) drives

™

ZiO!

Note: If you’re not sure about your camera or drive, you can try connecting it. If it’s not compatible, you’ll see a screen saying that the connected device cannot be used. EPSON cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras or drives.

If you are using a Zip disk, it must be formatted as a FAT16 disk. Also, if you insert a Macintosh disk into a Zip drive attached to the printer, it automatically formats it, so be sure to use a disk that is empty or not formatted, or one containing data you don’t mind losing. (You will be prompted before any data is erased.)

Tip: When you connect a CD-drive, you can also print photos from Picture CDs that you get from your photo lab.

20 Printing Without a Computer

When you connect a digital camera or storage device, the printer treats it like a memory card. Follow these steps to connect it:

1. Remove any memory cards from the printer.

(If you leave a card in the printer, images will be read from the card instead of your camera or external storage device.)

2. Connect the USB cable from your camera or data storage device to the

EXT I/F USB port

on the front of the printer. Some digital cameras require a special USB cable; if so, be sure to use the one that came with the camera.

EXT/IF USB port

3. Turn on the printer and your camera or data storage device. After a moment, the printer reads and counts the number of images on your device. When it’s done, you see a screen similar to this on the printer’s control panel and your images are available for printing:

Note: If you’ve backed up your images on Zip disk, CD, or another storage device (see page 39), they’re stored in folders (001, 002, etc.). Use the and buttons on the printer’s control panel to highlight the folder you want to open, then press

OK to open it.

Getting Photos into the Printer 21

Choosing Basic Mode or Advanced Mode

You can select Basic mode to create quick and easy 4 × 6-inch photo prints using EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Advanced mode lets you print with any paper type and size that is available, and lets you change quality settings and make other adjustments to your photos. You can also use Advanced mode to perform maintenance functions from your printer’s control panel. All the features described in this book require the printer to be set to the Advanced mode. To use Basic mode, see the Quick Reference guide.

Press to choose Basic or Advanced

Selecting Photos for Printing

Before selecting the photos you want to print, make sure you have inserted your memory card or connected your camera or CD drive to the printer. See page 19.

■ If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300 printer, start by printing an index, so you can

select your photos by number. See page 23 for details.

If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300M printer, you can use the preview monitor to easily select your photos.

Once you know which photos are available for printing, you can select a single photo (page 24), a set of photos (page 24), a range of photos (page 25) or all the photos (page 24).

■ If you’ve used your camera’s PictBridge or DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) feature to

select the photos you want to print, you won’t have to print an index. When you insert the camera’s memory card or connect your camera with PictBridge, displays as the Print Mode and your photos are automatically selected. (If you don’t want to use PictBridge or DPOF, you can choose a different Print Mode.) See page 25 for details.

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PictBridge or DPOF

Printing an Index

An index print shows small, numbered images of all the photos on your memory card—and includes the date each picture was taken. This enables you to select the photos you want to print. If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300M printer with the preview monitor, you may not need to print an index.

1. Load your paper in the printer. See page 14.

2. Highlight

3. In the Select Photo menu, use the and buttons to highlight

Select Photo, then press OK.

Index, then press OK

to select it.

4. Press the and buttons to highlight Paper Type, then press OK to enter the Paper

Type

menu.

5. Highlight the type of paper you’ve loaded, then press

OK. (If you’re not sure about the

paper type, see the table on page 27.

Note: It’s important to select the correct Paper Type setting for the paper you’re using, or the print quality may not be what you expect.

6. Enter the Paper Size menu, then select the size of paper you’ve loaded.

7. Press the

Note: If you would prefer to print an index print with larger images, choose All under the Select Photo menu, then choose a different layout setting. See page 26.

Print button. Your index starts printing.

Selecting Photos for Printing 23

Selecting One Photo

You can select a photo, then print one or more copies of it on a page using a variety of layouts. If your printer doesn’t have the preview monitor, first print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (see page 23).

1. Highlight

Select Photo, then press OK.

2. In the Select Photo menu, use the and buttons to highlight the number of the photo you want to print, then press

3. If you want to print more than one copy of this photo, highlight and press press

OK, then use the and buttons to select the desired number of copies and

OK.

OK to select it.

Copies

4. Continue with “Printing Your Selected Photos” on page 26 to finish laying out your photos and setting up your print job.

Selecting a Set of Photos

You can select two or more photos, then print them as a group using a variety of layouts. If you’ve selected more photos than can fit on a page, the printer automatically prints additional pages as needed, using the same layout. If your printer doesn’t have the preview monitor, first print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (see page 23).

1. Highlight

Note: To print all your photos, select All. To print a range of photos, see page 25.

2. Use the button to highlight Individual, then press OK. (If you have the preview monitor, it displays the first photo on your card.)

Select Photo, then press OK.

3. Use the and buttons to select the photo you want to print, then press

4. If you want to print more than one copy of this photo, use the and buttons to select the desired number of copies, then press

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each additional photo you want to print.

6. When you’re done, press

7. To view a list of selected photos, highlight

Note: If you selected the wrong photo, you can remove it from the list of selected photos. Simply change its number of copies to zero; see step 4.

8. Continue with “Printing Your Selected Photos” on page 26 to finish laying out your photos and setting up your print job.

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OK.

Back.

Copies and press OK. Then press Back.

Selecting a Range of Photos

You can select a range of photos to print if you took a set of photos that you want to print out at once.

If your printer doesn’t have the preview monitor, first print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 23).

1. Highlight

2. Highlight

3. Choose a starting photo under the

Select Photo, then press OK.

Range, then press OK.

From: option using the and buttons. (Hold

down either button to scroll quickly through the photo numbers.)

4. Press

5. Choose an ending photo under the

6. Press

7. If you want to print more than one copy of this range, highlight

OK.

To: option using the and buttons.

OK. The range appears on the right side of the LCD.

Copies and press OK,

then use the and buttons to select the desired number of copies and press

OK.

8. Continue with “Printing Your Selected Photos” on page 26 to finish laying out your photos and setting up your print job.

Using DPOF or PictBridge to Select Your Photos

If your camera supports DPOF or PictBridge, you can use it to select photos for printing; see your camera’s instruction manual for details. When you connect your camera or insert its memory card,

DPOF or PictBridge automatically displays under the Select Photo menu.

Your photos and the number of copies you want to print are already selected.

To print, continue with “Printing Your Selected Photos” on page 26 to finish laying out your photos and setting up your print job.

If you don’t want to use DPOF or PictBridge, you can turn it off by selecting photos from the Select Photo menu, as described on pages 24 through 25.

Selecting Photos for Printing 25

Printing Your Selected Photos

Once you’ve selected your photos, follow these steps to start printing:

1. Load your paper in the printer. See page 14.

2. Press the and buttons to highlight

Type

menu.

3. Highlight the type of paper you’ve loaded, then press paper type, see the table on page 27.)

Note: It’s important to select the correct Paper Type setting for the paper you’re using, or the print quality may not be what you expect.

4. Enter the Paper Size menu, then select the size of paper you’ve loaded.

5. In the

Layout menu, select one of the following:

Prints one photo per sheet, borderless; fits the photo lengthwise on the paper.

Prints one photo per sheet, with borders around the edges.

Prints a photo on the top half of the sheet.

Prints two photos per sheet.

Prints four photos per sheet.

Prints eight photos per sheet.

Prints 20 photos per sheet; the photo number and date are also printed with each photo. (Good for printing larger-size index prints.)

Paper Type, then press OK to enter the Paper

OK. (If you’re not sure about the

Prints an index of your photos. 80 photos are printed on letter-size paper.

Prints a jewel case insert with one photo on one side of the insert.

Prints a jewel case insert with twenty-four photos; twelve on each side of the insert.

Note: If you don’t see the entire image in your prints, check to make sure the Fit to Frame and Crop options are Off. See page 31.

6. If you’ve selected a single photo, all photos, an index, or a range of photos, you can print multiple sheets of your selected layout. Enter the copies.

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Copies menu, then select from 1 to 100

If you’ve selected a set of photos with the Individual option, or if you’re using DPOF or PictBridge, the number of copies is automatically determined (it’s displayed as next to the

Copies setting); you cannot change this setting.

Pages

7. If you like, you can make further changes before printing. See “Touching Up Your Photos” on page 29, “Cropping and Sizing Your Photos” on page 31, and “Adding Photo Information” on page 32.

8. Press the

Print button. Your print job begins printing.

Note: To cancel a print job while printing, press the Stop button.

Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 16 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.

Selecting the Correct Paper Type

When printing, be sure to select the correct Paper Type setting. This tells the printer what kind of paper you’re using so it can adjust the ink coverage accordingly.

Here are the settings you should choose from your printer’s control panel when not using your computer to print:

For this paper . . . Select this Paper Type setting . . .

Plain paper Plain

EPSON Photo Paper

EPSON Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Prem.Glossy

GlossyPhoto

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Prem.Luster

EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight

PremierArt Epson

EPSON ColorLife

EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper Iron-on

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Greeting

Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for

Photo Paper ColorLife

Semigloss

Matte

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One-Touch Printing

If there are settings you may use often, you can create your own custom settings and recall them at any time by pressing the

1. From the control panel, select any of the following settings you want to use:

■ Automatic Correction ■ Paper Type ■ Paper Size

■ Filter ■ Brightness ■ Layout

■ Saturation ■ Quality ■ Sharpness

■ Contrast

Tip: It’s a good idea to make a note of the settings you’ve programmed into the Custom button.

2. Press and hold the Custom button for at least three seconds, until you see a message saying that your settings have been saved.

Custom button.

When you want to print, press the correct paper is loaded, then press

Tip: If you adjust any settings after pressing the Custom button, any additional changes you make affect only the current print job and are not saved with your custom settings.

Custom button to recall your settings. Make sure the

Print.

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Touching Up Your Photos

Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your photos even without a computer. Two basic types of adjustments are available.

Note: These settings affect only your printed pictures. They do not change your original image files.

These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you’re done.

■ Automatic adjustments (see below)

If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print, you can use the printer’s P.I.M. or Exif Print setting to automatically adjust your photos for the best results.

If your camera doesn’t support PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print, you can use PhotoEnhance

™

to make adjustments for the type of environment in which your photos

were taken.

■ Manual adjustments (see page 30)

If your photos are too light or too dark, you can adjust their brightness, or control the saturation and sharpness.

If you want, you can make manual adjustments while P.I.M., Exif Print, or PhotoEnhance are turned on in order to fine-tune your automatic settings.

Automatically Adjusting Your Photos

When you use the printer’s automatic image adjustments, the adjustments are applied to all your photos.

1. Press the button until

2. Use the and buttons to highlight

3. Choose from these options and then press

■ P.I.M. uses your camera’s PRINT Image Matching settings (this option is

automatically selected when your pictures contain P.I.M. data).

■ Exif uses your camera’s Exif Print settings (this option is automatically selected when

your pictures contain Exif Print data).

More Options is highlighted, then press OK.

Automatic Correction, then press OK.

OK:

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■ PhotoEnhance adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of your photos.

■ None if you don’t want to use P.I.M., Exif, or PhotoEnhance.

4. To boost the appearance of small images taken from mobile phones and low-resolution PDAs, press the button to choose

OK. (Make sure to turn this option off when printing most photos, or your printer

press

Small Image Enhancer, then highlight On and

will print slowly.)

Note: These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you’re done.

To make manual adjustments in addition to the automatic ones, follow the steps in the next section.

Manually Adjusting Your Photos

1. Press the button to highlight More Options, then press OK.

2. Highlight

3. Choose your setting, then press

Note: These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you’re done.

Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Sharpness, or Filter, then press OK.

OK.

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Cropping and Sizing Your Photos

Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you decide how your photos fit on the page with two options:

Crop and Fit to Frame.

1. Press the button to highlight

2. To print only a portion of your image, highlight

More Options, then press OK.

Crop and press OK. You can choose from

18 preset cropping options.

The dimensions 1.2× and 1.5× indicate how much the printed part of your photo is zoomed. For example, if you select 1.5×, it zooms in to 1.5 times the original size. A higher zoom level results in more of the image being cropped out of the photo.

1.5×

1.2×

Upper Left Upper Center Upper Right

1.5×

Center Left Center Center Right

1.5× 1.5×

1.2

1.2×1.2×

1.5×

1.2×

1.5×

1.2×

Lower Left Lower Center Lower Right

1.2×

1.5×1.5×

1.2×

1.5×

If you’re using the preview monitor, you see a yellow border around the cropped area (shown above in black). Use the border only as a rough guide, since it is not exact.

Note: The entire photo still appears on the preview monitor after choosing a crop setting and does not reflect what you will see in your print.

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3. Choose an option and press OK. (Choose Off to turn off cropping.)

4. If your photo is too long or wide to fit inside the available space on your selected layout, part of the image will be automatically cropped. If you want to turn off automatic cropping (leaving white space at the edges of the photo), highlight

OK, then highlight Off and press OK.

Cropped area

Fit to Frame turned on Fit to Frame turned off

Note: These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you’re done.

Fit to Frame and press

Adding Photo Information

You can print the date and time each photo was taken, as well as the camera settings, in the lower right corner of your photos.

1. Highlight

More Options, then press OK.

2. To print the date, highlight Highlight a month, date, and year formatting option, then press

OK.

3. To print the time, highlight

24-hour system, and press OK.

4. To print your camera’s exposure time (shutter speed), F-stop (aperture), and ISO speed, highlight

Photo Information, then press OK. Highlight On, then press OK to activate

the setting.

When

Date, Time, or Photo Information is turned on, the information prints on all photos

in any layouts for which they are allowed.

Note: These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to change the settings back to None or Off when you’re done.

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Date, then press OK.

2002.02.04 10:36

Time, then press OK. Highlight 12-hour system or

Printing Special Layouts

Using special EPSON paper, you can make greeting cards, CDs, jewel case inserts, and iron-on transfers without even turning on your computer.

You can buy the following EPSON papers for your projects:

■ EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards—S041606

■ EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper—S041153

To order EPSON paper, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

You can order ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs from your local retailer or from several websites, including www.pcmall.com, www.cdw.com, www.warehouse.com, www.zones.com, www.macconnection.com, and www.pcconnection.com. Make sure you purchase CDs and DVDs that have an ink-jet printable surface.

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Printing Greeting Cards

With EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards, you can create your own personalized cards by printing your photo right on the front of each card.

1. Select the photo you want to use, as described on page 22.

2. Follow the instructions in the paper package to load a sheet of greeting card paper with the support sheet behind it. Make sure the paper is loaded with the cut corner in the upper right.

Make sure the cut corner is here

3. Highlight

4. Highlight

Paper Type, then press OK.

Greeting, then press OK.

5. To print without borders around your image, make sure page 32). If your image is not the same shape as the card, a portion of it will print beyond the perforation marks and get cut off.

6. Optionally, you can adjust the color or image quality before printing (see page 29), or crop or size your photos (see page 31).

7. Press the

Print button. Your greeting card begins printing.

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Fit to Frame is set to On (see

Printing With Iron-On Transfer Paper

With EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, you can transfer your photos to T-shirts, aprons, or just about any cotton or cotton-blend fabric. The printer automatically creates a mirror-image of your photo so that any text looks correct once it’s transferred.

1. Select the photo you want to use, as described on page 22.

2. Follow the instructions in the paper package to load a sheet of transfer paper. Make sure the paper is loaded with the cut corner in the upper right.

Make sure the cut corner is here

3. Highlight

4. Highlight

Paper Type, then press OK.

Iron-on, then press OK.

5. Optionally, you can adjust the color or image quality before printing (see page 29), or crop or size your photos (see page 31).

6. Press the

Print button. Your transfer image begins printing.

Follow the instructions that came with the paper to transfer your image.

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Printing On CDs or DVDs

Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print your photos directly on any ink jet- printable CD or DVD. You can print on regular 12-cm CDs and DVDs.

Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs for printing. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with this printer.

Cleaning the Roller

Before you print on CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to clean the roller inside the printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and letter-size paper is loaded.

2. Press the button on your printer to choose

3. Press the button to highlight

4. Press

5. Make sure

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 several times.

OK to feed paper into the printer.

Paper Feed/Paper Eject is still highlighted, then press OK. Press OK again to

eject the paper from the printer.

Paper Feed/Paper Eject and press OK.

More Options and press OK.

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Printing

Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your ink-jet printable CDs or DVDs before you print. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors when you burn the data. If you plan to print large numbers of CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to print a small sample, then wait a day and check the quality to make sure it is satisfactory.

Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly.

Then follow these steps to load CDs and DVDs into your printer:

Caution: If you don’t insert the tray correctly, you may damage the printer or tray.

1. Lift the printer lid and push in the output tray extension.

Lift printer lid

Push in extension

2. Lower the CD/DVD tray guide.

Lower tray guide

3. Your LCD panel displays a message, and then changes to show the CD/DVD Print Settings.

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4. Place a standard-size CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lays flat in the tray.

Caution: Printing on small CDs (8 cm) is not supported when printing without a computer and may cause damage to the printer. See page 67 for instructions on printing on small CDs.

5. Insert the tray carefully, making sure it is level, not tilted up or down.

Push the tray under the tab and the two rollers.

Don’t push the tray in too far; line up the arrows exactly.

Load tray under tab

Line up arrows

Keep tray level

6. Highlight

Layout and press OK. Choose from 1 photo across the whole disc,

4 photos, or 12 mini-photos.

7. Highlight

Select Photo and press OK.

8. Select the photo or photos to print on your disc.

9. Press the Print button when you are ready to print. Your CD or DVD prints.

10. When printing is complete, slide the CD/DVD tray out from the printer and carefully remove the CD or DVD, holding it by the edges. Don’t touch the surface of the disc.

11. Set the CD or DVD aside and let it dry for 24 hours.

12. Close the CD/DVD tray guide when you are done printing, and close the printer cover.

Note: If your CDs are not aligned correctly, use the CD/DVD Print Position Up/Down or Left/Right options in the CD/DVD Print Settings menu on your control panel and choose how far your CD needs to shift. Use the CD position check paper to test the position.

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Printing Jewel Case Inserts

You can create custom jewel case inserts with your photos. The printer adds cutting and folding lines that will let you fit the insert in any standard-sized plastic jewel case (not available for the small CD format).

Note: This feature is available when printing from the printer’s control panel only.

1. Select the photo you want to use, as described on page 22.

2. Load letter-size paper into your printer. (See “Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder” on page 14 for details.)

3. Highlight

4. Highlight the correct setting for the paper you have loaded (see page 27), then press

5. Select the or layout, as described on page 33.

6. Press the

Paper Type, then press OK.

OK.

Print button to print your jewel case insert.

Saving Your Image Files to a CD or Zip Disk

If you don’t have a computer, you can save the image files that are in your camera’s memory card on a Zip disk or CD-R. This lets you delete the images on your memory card and reuse it without losing your original images. Once your images are stored on a disk or CD, you can retrieve them at any time for printing.

To back up images, you need a 100 or 250MB Iomega Zip drive or CD-R/RW drive (with a USB connection), available at many computer stores. The drive must provide its own power. We recommend using USB 2.0-compatible CD-R/RW drives.

Note: If you insert a Macintosh-formatted disk into a Zip drive attached to the printer, it automatically formats it, so be sure to use a disk that is empty, or that contains data you don’t mind losing. You are prompted before any data is erased.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the memory card you want to back up is inserted in the printer.

2. If the printer is connected to your computer, unplug the USB cable that connects the printer to your computer.

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3. Connect a USB cable from your drive to the EXT. I/F USB port on the front of the printer.

EXT/IF USB port

4. Press the

5. Press

Direct Save button.

OK. When you see the “Beginning Backup” message, press OK again to start the

backup procedure; you may have to follow additional instructions on the printer screen. All the photos on your card are copied to your Zip disk or CD-R. Depending on how many photos there are, this may take several minutes.

Caution: Once the backup starts, do not disconnect the cable or interrupt the process, or you may lose data. If you need to stop the backup, press the button.

Stop

To print images saved on your Zip disk or CD-R, follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Camera or Storage Device” on page 20.

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Using a Bluetooth Device With Your Printer

To send and print photos wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, and computers, you can use the optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, available from EPSON.

The Bluetooth Photo Print adapter (C12C824142) is available from your local retailer or the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or you can visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Note: While this product complies with the Bluetooth specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology.

The communication range of this product is approximately 33 feet (10 meters); however, this may vary depending on conditions, including obstacles between devices, signal quality, magnetic fields, static electricity and electromagnetic interference, software, operating system, reception sensitivity, and antenna performance.

The following profiles are available: Basic Imaging Profile (BIP), Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP), and Object Push Profile (OPP).

Connecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

Fold down the top of the Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, then plug it into the EXT. I/F USB port on the front of the printer.

Caution: Do not connect the Bluetooth Photo Print adapter while the printer is printing. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction.

The Bluetooth Photo Print adapter light comes on for one second. If the light does not turn on, disconnect the adapter from the printer, then reconnect it.

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Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

Hold the Bluetooth adapter by the section that is connected to the printer, and pull it out from the USB connector, as shown below.

Caution: Do not remove the adapter while it is communicating with another device or while the printer is printing (while the blue light is flashing). Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction. Do not remove the adapter by pulling on the upper section. Doing so may damage the product.

Hold this section

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Printing With Bluetooth

When you print using Bluetooth, you need to make print settings using the printer’s LCD panel, then send an image to the printer from your device. Below is a basic description of how to print using the Bluetooth Photo Print adapter and this printer. See the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Photo Print adapter and your Bluetooth-enabled product for detailed printing instructions.

1. Use the printer’s LCD panel to choose the number of copies you want to print. (To print more than 2 copies, you need to first select

All as the Select Photo setting.)

2. If you are printing from Advanced mode, choose the Paper Type, Paper Size, and Layout settings. (See page 26 for details.)

3. Select the photo you want to print from your Bluetooth device and send it to the printer. (Make sure you are within about 30 feet of the printer.) Printing will start automatically using the settings you chose.

Note: Available settings may vary among Bluetooth-enabled devices. For more information, refer to your device’s documentation.

If you are using Windows, you must use the software included with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter to set up a connection with your printer. Your adapter may let you print using your EPSON printer software. See the documentation included with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter.

If you are using Macintosh OS X 10.2 or later, you can use the Bluetooth Setup Assistant to set up a connection with the printer and the Bluetooth File Exchange utility to send a photo (see page 19 for file format requirements) to the printer. See your Mac Help for instructions.

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Choosing Bluetooth Settings

If necessary, use your printer’s LCD panel to choose settings for Bluetooth wireless communication. You may need to enter a passkey for your printer, or turn on encryption, depending on the settings for the Bluetooth-enabled device from which you want to print.

1. Press the button on your printer to choose

More Options and press OK.

2. Choose settings in the Bluetooth option menus listed below.

Menu Item Settings Description

BT Device Name Setting

BT Communication Mode

EPSON Stylus Photo R300(number) (Default = 0)

Public This mode allows Bluetooth-enabled

Private This mode prevents unknown

If multiple Bluetooth-enabled printers are in the same communication range, you can distinguish them by assigning each a unique number (from 0 through 9). To make the Device Name Setting take effect, turn the printer off and then back on.

devices to freely discover the printer and send print jobs.

devices from discovering the printer. To print in Private mode, first search for the printer once in Public mode. After your device has discovered the printer in Public mode once, it will subsequently be able to communicate with and print from it in Private mode.

Bonding (Pairing) This mode requires that a four-digit

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Passkey be entered into a device before it can communicate with and print from the printer.

Menu Item Settings Description

BT Encryption On/Off

(Default = Off)

BT Passkey Setting Any four-digit number

(Default = 0000)

Bluetooth PIN

BT Device Address Set at the factory

(Example) 11-11-11-11-11-11

Select On to encrypt communication. Encryption requires that a four-digit Passkey be entered into a device before it can communicate with and print from the printer.

The Passkey Setting allows you to set the four-digit Passkey that must be entered into a device before printing if Bonding (Pairing) is selected as the Communication Mode or if Encryption is On.

Displays the unique Bluetooth Device Address of the printer.

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Resetting Default Settings

This table lists the default settings for your printer. You may need to reset your settings to the defaults before printing.

Option Default Setting

Crop Off

Filter None

Automatic Correction P.I.M.

Small Image Enhancer Off

Contrast Standard

Brightness Standard

Saturation Standard

Sharpness Standard

Date None

Time None

Photo Information None

Fit to Frame On

Quality High

Bidirectional Printing On

Memory Card Overwrite Enable

Platen Gap Normal

Print Mode Advanced Print Mode

Paper Type Prem.Glossy (Premium Glossy Photo Paper)

Paper Size 4 x 6"

Layout Borderless

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Printing From Your Computer

When you print from your computer, you can edit and enhance photos, create custom CDs or DVDs with your text or photos, or create greeting cards and calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet.

Note: To print photos from your computer, you can use a program like Film Factory or EPSON Print CD, which are included on the CD-ROM that came with your printer.

If you’re printing photos from your digital camera, you can automatically copy them to your computer just by inserting the camera’s memory card in your printer’s memory card slot. See page 48 for more information.

If your digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching (P.I.M. or P.I.M. II) or Exif Print, you can use these technologies to ensure the most accurate reproduction of your photographs. See page 78.

For all types of printing, follow the instructions in these sections:

■ “Copying Photos to Your Computer” on page 48

■ “Basic Printing in Windows” on page 50

■ “Basic Printing on a Macintosh” on page 53

■ “Customizing Your Print Settings” on page 58

■ “Selecting the Correct Paper (Media) Type” on page 61

■ “Printing Borderless Photos” on page 62

■ “Printing On CDs or DVDs” on page 67

■ “Using PRINT Image Matching” on page 78

Copying Photos to Your Computer

If you’ve taken digital photos with your camera, you can insert the memory card into your printer’s memory card slot and copy the photos to your computer. You can access the contents of the card just like any drive on your computer.

1. Make sure your computer and printer are connected by a USB cable and turned on.

2. Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot on the printer, as shown:

CompactFlash or

Microdrive

(left)

Memory Stick,

SD (Secure Digital), or

MMC (MultiMediaCard)

(middle)

SmartMedia or

xD Picture Card

(right)

It won’t be possible to insert the card fully; this is normal.

Avoid inserting more than one card at a time, or you may not be able to tell which card the printer is taking the images from.

3. In Windows XP, you see a screen like this: You can choose any supported programs or options to open, view, or print your photos.

On a Macintosh with Mac OS

X or Mac OS 9.x, you see a drive icon appear on your desktop. You can open the drive and copy your photos to your computer. If you have iPhoto

and you have it set to open when a digital camera is connected, it will open when you insert a memory card.

In Windows 2000, Me, 98, or Mac OS 8.6, PhotoStarter opens and copies your pictures to the Photos folder on your desktop. If this is the first time you’ve inserted a memory card, you see this message instead. Follow the instructions on page 49 to respond to the message and configure PhotoStarter.

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4. When done copying your photos, remove the card as described on page 50.

Caution: If you access the card from your computer and delete files from the card, add files to the card, or format the card, the card may not work correctly with your camera and the printer may not be able to read the files on the card. Always format cards and delete pictures using your camera, and do not copy files to the card from your computer.

Configuring PhotoStarter

1. When you see the message on page 48, click Next. The PhotoStarter setup assistant opens:

2. Click

Next again. The setup assistant asks you a series of questions about how you want

PhotoStarter to work.

The default settings do the following whenever you insert a memory card:

■ PhotoStarter copies your pictures to the Photos folder on your desktop.

■ The pictures are stored in folders by date.

■ Film Factory opens automatically.

Note: Film Factory lets you view, modify, and print photos from your computer quickly and easily. To learn more about this program, see page 78.

3. Change any of the settings you want, then click Next. When you see the Confirmation window, click

End.

You can go back and change settings at any time by opening PhotoStarter:

■ In Windows, click Start, point to Programs (or All Programs), Film Factory, and

EPSON PhotoStarter3.0. Open the Settings menu and choose Change Settings.

click

■ On a Macintosh, open the EPSON PhotoStarter folder, then double-click EPSON

PhotoStarter

. Open the Tools menu and choose Change Settings.

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Removing a Memory Card

Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card, follow the steps below to remove it. Be sure to remove any cards before unplugging the USB cable from your printer.

Caution: Do not eject a card while the processing light is flashing, or without performing the steps described below, or you may lose data on the card. Be sure all cards have been removed before unplugging the USB cable.

1. Depending on your operating system, you may need to do one of the following:

■ On a Macintosh, drag the memory card icon from your desktop to the trash.

■ If you’re using Windows XP or 2000, click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon

on the taskbar. In Windows XP, click In Windows 2000, click

Stop USB Mass Storage Device.

Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device.

2. To remove a card, pull it straight out of the slot.

Basic Printing in Windows

1. From the file menu, click Print. You see a Print window like this one:

Select your printer name here

2. Make sure

EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series is selected.

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Click here to open your printer software

3. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click

Preferences or Properties on the next screen.)

4. Select the following in the Printing Preferences or Properties window:

Select the type of document you’re printing

Select your paper Type

Select your paper Size

Select your document or image orientation

5. Select from these

Draft:

for rough drafts with reduced print quality

Quality Types:

Text: For text-only documents with higher text quality

Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher quality

Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed

Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality

Note: The Quality Type settings on this screen give you the best combination of quality and speed for most prints. For the highest quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click the Advanced button on the Main tab. Then see “Customizing Windows Print Settings” on page 58 for instructions on selecting Photo RPM.

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6. Select the paper Type for the paper you’ve loaded. See “Selecting the Correct Paper (Media) Type” on page 61 for more information about paper types.

7. Select other settings as shown above.

Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button.

8. Click OK.

9. At the Print window, click

OK or Print to start printing.

During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see how much ink you have left.

Click to cancel printing

Click to pause or resume printing

Selecting Default Settings

Your printer settings only apply to the program you’re currently using. If you want, you can change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs.

1. Right click the printer icon in the lower right corner of your screen (taskbar).

2. Select

Printer Settings. You see the window shown in “Basic Printing in Windows” on

page 50.

3. Select the default settings you want for all your applications, then click

You can still change the printer settings in your program, if necessary.

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OK.

Basic Printing on a Macintosh

After you create your document, follow the basic steps in one of these sections to print it:

■ For Macintosh OS X applications, see below.

■ For Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x applications, see page 56.

Printing in OS X

If you’re printing from an OS X compatible application, follow the steps below to print a document. (If you’re using an application that’s compatible only with Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps on page 56 instead.

1. From the File menu, select

Page Setup. You see this menu:

Select Stylus Photo R300

Select the Paper Size and Orientation settings

2. Open the Format for menu and select the Stylus Photo R300 printer.

(See page 62 for details about printing borderless photos.)

3. Select the correct paper size from the Paper Size menu.

Caution: When printing with borders using a custom paper size, make sure the selected size matches the paper you loaded and is within the printable area for the printer. For example, never choose a size wider than the printer’s sheet feeder or longer than the paper. (See the Reference Guide for printer specifications.)

4. If you want to change the orientation of your printout, click the appropriate button.

5. When you’re finished with the Page Setup settings, click

Tip: When printing envelopes, click the icon. See page 15 to load envelopes.

OK.

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6. Select Print from the File menu. You see a screen like this:

Select the same printer feature you chose in the Format for menu on the Page Setup window

Click here and select Print Settings

7. Open the Printer menu and select

8. Select

Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

Stylus Photo R300.

9. Select the following Print Settings as necessary:

Select your paper type (see page 61)

Select Color (for color documents and black and white photographs) or Black for black text documents

Select Automatic mode

Select Quality or Speed (for faster printing)

Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help.

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10. You can also choose these options in the pop-up menu:

■ Copies & Pages, to select the number of copies or a page range

■ Layout, to select page layout options

■ Output Options, to save your print job as a PDF file

■ Color Management, to select ColorSync,

adjust the color controls, change the

gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software

■ Summary, to view a list of all your selections

11. Click

12. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the

Print.

in the dock. Then double-click your printer name (

Print Center icon when it appears

Stylus Photo R300). You see a screen

like this:

13. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following:

■ Click the print job, then click Delete to delete the job

■ Click the print job, then click Hold to pause printing

■ Click a print job marked “Hold” and click Resume to resume printing

■ If multiple print jobs are listed and you want one to print before the other(s), select

the job and click the

Status arrow to move it up.

14. When you’re finished, close Print Center.

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Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x

1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see the following:

Make sure you see

SP R300 Series

Select your paper size

Select the orientation of your document

2. Make sure

SP R300 Series is selected. If not, you need to select your printer in the

Chooser.

3. Select the correct Paper Size, Orientation, and other settings. Then click

Note: To print without borders, see page 62. To print double-sided pages, refer to your on-screen Reference Guide (see page 10).

OK.

4. From the File menu, select Print. You see a window like the following:

Select the type of paper you loaded

Select the Ink color

Select Automatic mode

Select higher quality or faster printing

The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you’re using.

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5. You can make changes to the following settings:

■ Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to

scroll through the

Media Type list). If you’re not sure

which setting to select, see page 61.

■ Set the Ink option to Color to print a color document or

black-and-white photo. To print a black text document, click

Black.

■ Set the Mode option to Automatic. It’s the easiest way to

get good printing results on all types of paper.

■ Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to select high-quality printing or

faster printing (not available for all paper types).

You c an als o d o th e fo ll owin g:

■ Click to reduce or enlarge your image, print multi-page layouts, or add a

watermark.

■ Click to control background printing and schedule print jobs.

■ Click to change the Print button to Preview. You can then click it to preview

your printout.

■ Click to check your ink levels.

Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button.

6. Click Print to start printing. If you turned on background printing, you can open the EPSON MonitorIV window by selecting it in the Application menu in the upper-right corner of your screen.

Check ink levels

If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the J key and press the

. (period) key. For more information on printing—for example, printing

posters or adding a watermark—see your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 10).

Note: Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 16 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.

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Customizing Your Print Settings

You can use custom settings for color management, printing at higher resolutions, and selecting a variety of special effects.

Customizing Windows Print Settings

You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts.

1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window.

2. If you see a warning note, click

Continue.

3. Select the following advanced settings as necessary:

Select Paper & Quality Options as necessary

Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on photo and glossy paper types

Select Print Options as necessary

Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode.

Select a color management method

(To choose No Color Adjustment, click ICM first)

For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the ? or Help button. If you want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, select the Show this screen first checkbox.

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Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can:

■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print.

■ Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings.

■ Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 5 to select layout options.

4. Select the following page layout settings as necessary:

Select image resizing and image position options here; these affect only your printed image

Add a watermark to printed page here

Select multi-page document options here and here

Note: For more information on page layout settings, click the ? or Help button.

5. Click OK to save your settings, then click OK or Print.

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Customizing Macintosh Print Settings

1. In Macintosh OS X, click Advanced Settings.

In Macintosh OS 8.6 or 9.x, select

Select a higher print quality (select Photo RPM for the best print quality on photo and glossy paper types)

Custom under Mode, then click Advanced.

2. Select a higher print quality, if necessary. (Some settings may not be available, depending on your selected paper type.)

3. Adjust any Color Management settings, if necessary. (Mac OS X: Select

Management

from the Print Settings menu.)

4. Select any other advanced settings you want to use. For details, click the

5. Mac OS X: Click

Print.

Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x: Click OK to save your settings, then click Print.

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Color

? button.

Selecting the Correct Paper (Media) Type

When printing, always be sure to select the correct Media Type setting. This tells the printer what kind of paper you’re using so it can adjust the ink coverage accordingly.

Here are the settings you should choose for your paper when printing from your computer:

Select this Paper (Media Type)

*For this paper . . .

setting . . .

Plain paper sheets or envelopes

EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper

EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Bright White Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight

EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper

PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson

EPSON Photo Paper Photo Paper

EPSON Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Stickers

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper

Plain Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Matte Paper - Heavyweight

Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies

*The availability of paper types varies by location.

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Printing Borderless Photos

You can print your photos without margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements without trimming.

Paper type or Media Type

Paper name Sizes

setting

EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight

EPSON Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper

Caution: If you use an unsupported paper size, ink may get inside your printer and mar future printouts.

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 8 × 10

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 4 × 6

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Premium Semigloss Photo

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Premium Luster Photo Paper

Matte Paper - Heavyweight

Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Paper

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Load your paper, then follow the steps below for your operating system.

Insert paper against the right edge

Slide the left edge guide against the paper

■ Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscape-oriented photos.

■ Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side.

■ Load premium papers up to 20 sheets at a time.

■ Check the paper package for additional loading instructions.

Windows

Follow these steps to print borderless photos:

1. Start your photo program and open your photo.

2. Open the File menu and click

Print. Then click Properties or Preferences.

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You see the following screen:

Select the type of document you’re printing

Select your paper Type

Select your paper Size

Select your document or image orientation

3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Type setting.

4. Choose

Sheet as the paper Source setting.

5. Select one of the following paper types:

■ Matte Paper Heavyweight

■ Photo Paper

■ Glossy Photo Paper

■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper

■ Premium Luster Photo Paper

■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

6. Click the Borderless checkbox. Read the message and click OK.

7. Select your paper Size setting.

8. Select

Portrait or Landscape as the orientation setting.

Click

OK, then click OK or Print.

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Macintosh OS X

1. Select Page Setup from the File menu. You see this window:

Select Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder - Borderless)

Choose the correct paper size

2. Open the Format for menu and select

Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder - Borderless):

3. Choose the correct Paper Size.

4. Click OK.

5. Select

6. Open the Printer pull-down menu and select

Print from the File menu.

Borderless)

—the same borderless option you chose in the Format for menu on the Page

Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder -

Setup window.

7. Click

Print.

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Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x

1. Select Page Setup from the File menu. You see this window:

Click this box for borderless printouts

2. Select the correct

3. Click

4. Select

OK.

Print from the File menu and then click Print.

Choose the paper size and source

Paper Source and Paper Size, and check the Borderless box.

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Printing On CDs or DVDs

Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink-jet printable CD or DVD. The EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. You can print on both standard-size 12-cm CDs and 8-cm mini CDs.

Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs for printing. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with this printer.

You can order ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs from your local retailer or several websites, for example, www.pcmall.com, www.cdw.com, www.warehouse.com, www.zones.com, www.macconnection.com, and www.pcconnection.com. Make sure you purchase CDs and DVDs that have an ink-jet printable surface.

Follow the steps in these sections:

■ “Cleaning the Roller” below

■ “Designing CDs and DVDs” on page 68

■ “Inserting a CD or DVD” on page 70

■ “Printing Your Design” on page 72

■ “Adjusting the Print Position” on page 75

■ “Adjusting the Print Density” on page 77

Cleaning the Roller

Before you print on CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to clean the roller inside the printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and letter-size paper is loaded.

2. Press the button on your printer to choose

3. Press the button to highlight

4. Press

5. Make sure

OK to feed paper into the printer.

Paper Feed/Paper Eject is still highlighted, then press OK. Press OK again to

Paper Feed/Paper Eject and press OK.

eject the paper from the printer.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 several times.

More Options and press OK.

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Designing CDs and DVDs

You can use EPSON Print CD to create and print a design with images, graphics, and text.

1. To add a background image, click the or Background icon. You see a window like the following:

Click here to select a new

Windows

background image

Macintosh

2. Do one of the following:

■ Windows: Click the File tab, then click Browse to locate the folder where your

images are stored and click Select your image and click

■ Macintosh: Click Select Background, locate the folder where your images are

stored, select the one you want, and then click

Note: In Windows, if you have already chosen a background, you see a different screen. Click Select Image to choose a new background.

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OK. You see thumbnail images of all the files in the folder.

OK.

Open.

3. If you want to modify the template or enhance your image, do one of the following:

■ Windows: Click the background icon, then click Image Adjustment.

■ Macintosh: Use any of the available editing features. You can adjust the brightness,

contrast, and gamma, or apply mosaic, blur, or special color effects.

Macintosh

Windows

4. To add text, do one of the following:

■ Windows: Click the text button to add a text block on the CD image. Enter your

text and use the tabs to apply formatting and special effects, then click

OK. (To open

the window again, double-click any block of text.)

■ Macintosh: Click the text button to add a block of text. Select the block of text,

then use any of the options on the Text Settings palette. You can also modify the text with any of the options on the Color Settings and Object Settings palettes.

Windows

Macintosh

Printing On CDs or DVDs 69

5. To curve a single line of text, click the text, then drag the red “handle” up or down.

6. When you’re finished, choose

Note: To check your design, it’s a good idea to print it on a sheet of plain paper before printing on a CD or DVD. Make sure you have plain paper loaded in the printer, then follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” on page 72 to print.

Save as from the File menu to save your file.

When you’re ready to load a CD or DVD, follow the instructions in “Inserting a CD or DVD” below.

Inserting a CD or DVD

If you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for “Adjusting the Print Position” on page 75 and “Adjusting the Print Density” on page 77.

Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly.

Then follow these steps to load CDs and DVDs into your printer:

Caution: If you don’t insert the tray correctly, you may damage the printer or tray.

1. Lift the printer lid and push in the output tray extension.

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Lift printer lid

Push in extension

2. Lower the CD/DVD tray guide.

Lower tray guide

3. Place the CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lays flat on the tray.

To print on a small CD (8 cm), place the small CD ring on the tray first, then place the CD inside the ring.

Caution: Make sure you always use the small CD ring when printing 8 cm CDs and that the CD and ring lay flat on the tray; otherwise the printer may be damaged.

Always use this piece with 8 cm CDs

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4. Insert the tray carefully, making sure it is level, not tilted up or down.

Push the tray under the tab and the two rollers.

Don’t push the tray in too far; line up the arrows exactly.

Load tray under tab

Line up arrows

Keep tray level

5. Follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” below to print with EPSON Print CD.

Printing Your Design

After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you’re ready to print.

1. Open the File menu and select (Macintosh).

2. Do one of the following:

■ Windows: Make sure Stylus Photo R300 is selected, the Paper Source is set to

Manual, and the Paper Size is set to A4.

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Printer Settings (Windows) or Page Setup

■ Macintosh OS X: Make sure Stylus Photo R300 is selected and the Paper Size is set

A4.

■ Macintosh OS 9: Make sure Stylus Photo R300 is selected, the Paper Source is set

Manual Feed, and the Paper Size is set to A4.

3. Click

4. Open the File menu and select

OK.

Print. Then do one of the following:

■ Windows: When you see the screen below, click OK.

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■ Macintosh OS X: When you see the screen below, choose Print Settings from the

pop-up menu.

Choose Print Settings

Choose

■ Macintosh OS 9: When you see the screen below, click Print.

CD/DVD for the Media Type setting, then click Print.

Choose CD/DVD

5. Click

OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh).

Note: After you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. To allow the ink to dry fully, wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive. Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight.

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If you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for “Adjusting the Print Position” below and “Adjusting the Print Density” on page 77.

Adjusting the Print Position

If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way you want, you may need to adjust the printing position. Use the blank cardboard position check disk included with your printer, or an extra CD. You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD:

1. Place the position check disk (or an extra CD) on the CD tray and insert it into the printer, as described on page 70.

2. Start EPSON Print CD.

3. Follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” on page 72 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer is selected, and the Paper Source is set to

Manual Feed.

Manual or

4. Select

Print from the File menu.

5. In Windows or Mac OS 9, select Mac OS X, choose

Check Pattern

EPSON Print CD from the pop-up menu, then choose Print Position

Print Position Confirmation (or Check) Pattern. In

Mac OS X

Windows

Mac OS 9

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6. Click OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). The confirmation pattern is printed on the position check disk or CD.

7. Remove the position check disk or CD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks (distances labeled A and B as shown). You’ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for these measurements.

8. Open the File menu and select

9. Make sure

Height (Top) or Top Space box. Enter the B distance in the Width (Right) or Right Space

10. Click

Enter Values or Value Entry is checked, then input the A distance in the

box.

OK to save the measurements to the EPSON Print CD program.

Adjust Print Position. You see a screen like this:

Enter measurements here

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Adjusting the Print Density

If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs, you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density. CDs from different manufacturers may absorb ink differently, so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc. Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern, and then make adjustments as necessary.

1. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 70.

2. Start EPSON Print CD.

3. Follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” on page 72 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer is selected, the Paper Size is set to Source is set to

Manual (Windows) or Manual Feed (Mac OS 9).

A4, and the Paper

4. Select

5. In Windows or Mac OS 9, select

6. Click

7. After the pattern is printed, examine the print and make the

Print from the File menu.

Print Density Confirmation (or Check) Pattern. In

Mac OS X, select

Confirmation

OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh).

Color Correction) setting lighter or darker as necessary.

EPSON Print CD from the pop-up menu then choose Print Density

Print Color Correction (or

You can print three density patterns on one disc. Each pattern is printed in a different location.

After the first pattern is printed, adjust the setting, then repeat steps 4 through 6, selecting

Second or Second Time to print the second pattern.

If you want to try a third Color Correction setting, you can repeat steps 4 through 6 again and select

Third or Third Time.

8. Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Then check the saturation levels again.

You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in EPSON Print CD to adjust color saturation. See “Designing CDs and DVDs” on page 68 for instructions.

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Using PRINT Image Matching

With PRINT Image Matching (P.I.M. or P.I.M. II), special print instructions are saved in your digital photo files. For example, macro mode pictures might include print commands for sharpness and clarity, while portrait mode pictures might emphasize soft focusing and subtle flesh tones. If your digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching, you can use this technology when you print with one of the following:

■ Film Factory, as described below

■ P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, as described on page 82

Using Film Factory

If your digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print, you can use these technologies when you print with Film Factory to ensure the most accurate image reproduction. Printing with P.I.M. isn’t complicated, and it provides the color corrections right from your P.I.M. image file, so you don’t have to correct them yourself. Just leave the

PRINT Image Matching box checked.

You can also use Film Factory to organize, retouch, and print non-P.I.M. and non-Exif Print digital images.

Opening Your Photos in Film Factory

1. Start Film Factory. You see the main Film Factory screen.

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2. Click View, then choose Roll. You see a screen like the one below:

Click Roll to create a new roll, or . . . click an existing roll

PRINT Image Matching photos are marked here

Note: If you need help with Film Factory, select it from the Help menu or check the on-screen Getting Started Guide that was installed with Film Factory.

3. Select a “roll of film” or click the Roll button and select New Roll.

4. If your photos were taken with a digital camera that supports PRINT Image Matching, the P.I.M. logo appears in your photo thumbnails. Right-click (Windows) or

Ctrl-click (Macintosh) a photo thumbnail to display information about the P.I.M.,

P.I.M. II, or Exif Print data in the photo file. (If you retouched a PRINT Image Matching photo, the P.I.M. logo may not appear.)

5. Click the photo you want to print, or click the

All button at the top of the screen to select

all the photos in a roll. Then go to step 6.

6. To import a photo into Film Factory, click the

■ Click From File to import a photo from your computer’s hard drive.

■ Click From Removable Media to import a photo from a disk or CD-ROM.

■ Click From PC Card to import a photo from a PC card in a card reader.

■ Click From Twain Device to import a photo from a scanner or digital camera. If

your device is already selected, the software will open. If not, click

Import button, then:

Import Settings,

and select your scanner or digital camera.

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7. Click a button on the left to select a print option. For example, click the

Standard Prints button. You see buttons for each step

you need to follow, as shown.

Note: You can rotate, trim, and correct for red eyes and still retain Print Image Matching or Exif Print image quality with your photo. However, if you adjust other settings, such as brightness and color, your P.I.M. or Exif Print data and image quality will be lost.

To ensure you keep P.I.M. or Exif Print data and image quality in your original photo file, make a copy of the photo before you edit. Then make edits only to your copy.

When you’re ready to print, continue with the steps in the next section.

Printing Your Photos

1. When you’re ready to print, click the Print Assignment button. You see this screen:

Click to print the date with your photo

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Select your printer settings here

2. Windows and Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Select these options in the Printer Settings box

at the bottom of the screen, in this order:

1 Make sure your

printer is selected

3 Select your

paper size

4 Select the

2 Select Sheet Feeder or

Sheet Feeder (No Margins) for borderless printing

Media Type

Macintosh OS X: Select these options in the Printer Settings box at the bottom of the screen, in this order:

1 Make sure your

printer is selected

2 Select Standard or

Sheet Feeder - Borderless for borderless printing

3 Select your

paper size

4 Select the

Media Type

3. If you want to print the current date with your photo, click the

4. Click the

Select the number of copies you want to print

Leave these boxes checked for the best printed output using P.I.M. and/or Exif Print data, if available

Print button on the left side of the screen. You see more options:

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Print Date box.

5. If your photo doesn’t look right in the preview, click the Back button to change your settings. (Click the

Detailed Preview button for a closer look.)

6. Select the number of copies you want to print.

7. Leave the

PRINT Image Matching and/or Exif Print box checked for the best results

when printing photos containing P.I.M. and/or Exif Print data.

8. Click the

■ Windows: Your pictures are printed.

■ Macintosh OS X: You see the Print window; click Print. Your pictures are printed.

■ Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: You see the Print window; click Print. Your pictures are

Print button at the top of the screen.

printed.

Store your prints in resealable plastic bags, photo albums, or glass-covered picture frames. Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. Make sure you return unused paper to its original package.

Using the P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop

The P.I.M. II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop allows you to retain the PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print image quality when you import JPEG or TIFF files from your P.I.M.-, P.I.M. II-, or Exif Print-enabled digital camera. The P.I.M. II Plug-in works with Photoshop 7.0, 6.0, and Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0. You’ll also need to use the ICC profiles for your printer that are installed with the plug-in (Windows) or the printer driver (Macintosh).

Photoshop doesn’t retain the PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print information separately in the header file when you import your P.I.M., P.I.M II, or Exif Print image. Instead, it converts that information in the file and embeds a color space called EPSON RGB 2001. This profile supports all the P.I.M. color advantages and enhancements.

You can crop, rotate, resize, work with layers, play with filters, and even make selective color adjustments to the P.I.M. image while retaining P.I.M. quality. However, you won’t benefit from global color adjustments (such as Auto Levels, Auto Contrast, Auto Color, etc.). Also, if you try to use your new Photoshop file in another P.I.M.-enabled software program, it won’t be recognized as a P.I.M. image. You need to keep your original file if you want to take advantage of P.I.M. information in other programs.

Note: The examples in the sections below show Macintosh screens. Windows screens look slightly different, but the settings are the same.

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Importing a P.I.M. Image

1. If you’re using Photoshop Elements, change your color settings before importing a P.I.M. image. Select

optimized for Print

2. Open the File menu and select

Import > PRINT Image Matching II. You

see a window like this:

3. Select the folder containing your P.I.M. or Exif Print images. (In Windows, all your files are listed; on a Macintosh, only P.I.M. and Exif Print files appear.)

4. Select the image you want to import.

5. To see a preview of the P.I.M., Exif Print, or color extension effects for the selected image, check the Windows, non-P.I.M. and non-Exif Print images cannot be previewed.)

6. Choose an import option:

■ PRINT Image Matching II enables the greatest range of image enhancements and

effects. It also supports the EPSON RGB expanded color space, which is similar to the Adobe RGB color space and is required for PRINT Image Matching image quality prints. This setting is available only for P.I.M. and P.I.M. II images.

Color Settings from the Edit menu, then select Full color management -

and click OK.

Image Preview box. (In

■ Exif Print enables Exif 2.2 effects and allows for an expanded color space. This

option does not use P.I.M. II settings and is available only for files that contain Exif Print data.

■ Color extension only enables you to print using an expanded color space, but does

not include P.I.M. II or Exif print effects, such as brightness, sharpness, and other settings. This option is available only for P.I.M. II and Exif Print images.

7. Click the

Note: If you see this screen, select Use the embedded

profile and click OK.

Open button. Your image opens and the window remains on the screen.

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8. Select and open more images, or click Cancel to close the Open PRINT Image Matching II file window. (If you don’t want the window to remain on the screen after you open a file, uncheck

Import consecutively.)

9. Follow the steps in the next section to print your P.I.M. image.

To keep the P.I.M. header information intact for use in other P.I.M.-enabled programs, keep the original file; don’t use the Photoshop

Save command. Instead use Save As to rename the

file. It won’t contain P.I.M. header information, but will retain P.I.M. image quality, as long as the file is saved with the ICC profile embedded.

Note: If you overwrite your original file, you will lose all P.I.M. header information.

Printing a P.I.M. Image

P.I.M. images are converted into the EPSON RGB 2001 color space. To retain P.I.M. quality and enhancements, don’t change the color space.

1. Open the File menu, then:

Photoshop 7.0 or Elements: Select

Preview

Photoshop 6.0: Select

. Then click Show More Options > Color Management.

Print.

You see a window like this:

Select the profile for your printer and paper

2. In the Print Space box, select the on. We recommend

Perceptual as the Intent setting.

Stylus Photo R300 profile for the paper you’re printing

3. Photoshop 7.0 or Elements: Click

Print Preview > Print Options, or Print with

Print. You see the printer settings window.

Photoshop 6.0: In Windows, click or

Preferences. Go to step 5.

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Setup, then select your printer and click Properties

4. Select the paper you’re printing on as the Media Type.

5. Windows: Click

Macintosh OS X: Choose

Custom, then click Advanced. You see the Advanced options.

Print Settings from the pop-up menu, then click Advanced.

Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x: Under Mode, click You see the Advanced screen.

6. Select

7. Windows: Select

Photo, Best Photo, or Photo RPM as the Print Quality.

No Color Adjustment and click OK.

Macintosh OS X: Select

Adjustment

Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x: Select

Color Management from the pop-up menu. Select No Color

No Color Adjustment and click OK.

Custom, then click the Advanced button.

Windows

8. Continue clicking

Macintosh OS X

No Color Adjustment

Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x

OK (Windows) or click Print (Macintosh) to print your photo.

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Maintaining Your Printer

This chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working its best, and preparation steps for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for:

■ “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 88

■ “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 89

■ “Aligning the Print Head” on page 93

■ “Cleaning the Printer” on page 94

■ “Transporting the Printer” on page 95

Note: You can also maintain your printer from the Maintenance tab on your driver (Windows) or from the EPSON Printer Utility (Macintosh). For details, read your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 10).

The steps in this chapter must be performed with the printer set to Advanced mode. Press the mode button to choose

Advanced.

Press to choose Advanced

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.

You can clean the print head either from the printer’s control panel or using your printer software. To clean using the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network); see your on-screen Reference Guide for details.

Caution: When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline, so turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

Follow these steps to clean the print head from the printer’s control panel:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red

If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see page 89 for details.

2. Press the button to highlight

3. Use the or button to highlight

4. To begin cleaning, press

While cleaning, the printer makes noise and you see a progress bar on the control panel display. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds.

Caution: Do not turn off the printer or interrupt the cleaning process.

5. When the cleaning is done, run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.

Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer, then press check pattern prints (see the next section for details).

OK.

More Options, then press OK.

Head Cleaning, then press OK.

b error light is off.

Stop. The nozzle

6. If the pattern has gaps or missing dots, press

If the nozzle check pattern looks correct, press

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Stop to clean the print head again.

OK to finish.

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 102. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern, as shown below:

■ If your printout looks okay, you’re done.

■ If any dots are missing (as shown below), clean the print head again; see page 88 for

instructions.

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

You can check the status of the ink cartridges by looking at the icons on the control panel. Press the button to scroll down to

Ink cartridge levels

The level of ink shown on the icons indicates the approximate amount of ink remaining. If an ink cartridge is low, the red new cartridge. If an ink cartridge is empty, the red message on the display telling you that the cartridge needs to be replaced.

Caution: You cannot print if any ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty.

b error light flashes. This is a good time to make sure you have a

More Options.

b error light remains on and you see a

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When an installed cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the

b error light is off.

Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:

Cartridge Part Number Capacity*

50 pages at 5% coverage, 630 pages at 3.5%

Black T048120

coverage

Magenta T048320

Cyan T048220

Yellow T048420

Light Magenta T048620

Light Cyan T048520

* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement. Cartridge yields will vary

with images printed, print settings, paper types, and frequency of use.

430 pages at 5% coverage

When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover.

2. Do one of the following:

■ If the red b error light is on (cartridge is empty), press the b maintenance button.

■ If the red b error light is flashing (cartridge is low), press the b maintenance

button. You see menu. Press

■ If the b error light is off, press the button to choose More Options, then press

OK. Press the button to select Ink Cartridge Replacement.

Ink Cartridge Replacement highlighted in the Advanced Settings

OK.

3. You see a message on the display telling you that ink cartridge replacement will begin. Press

OK to continue. The print head moves to the replacement position.

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4. Open the cartridge cover.

5. Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Dispose of it carefully.

Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.

6. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.

Caution: Don’t touch the green circuit boards or remove any labels.

Don’t touch this part

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7. Lower the cartridge into the holder, with the green circuit board facing the front. Then gently push the cartridge down until it is firmly seated.

8. If you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 7 before continuing with step 9.

9. Close the cartridge cover.

10. Press the left front corner of the cartridge cover forward to lock the cover into place.

11. Press

12. When you see a message that charging is complete (after about a minute), press

OK and close the printer cover.

The printer begins charging the ink delivery system.

finish.

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OK to

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head.

You can align the print head either from the printer’s control panel or using your printer software. To align the print head from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network); see your on-screen Reference Guide for details.

Note: For the best results, load letter-size EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment.

Follow these steps to align the print head using the control panel:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded.

2. Press the button to highlight

3. Press the or button until

4. Press

OK to print the alignment pattern.

5. Once the pattern is done printing, examine the first row or set of lines (marked

More Options, then press OK.

Print Head Alignment is highlighted, then press OK.

#1). Select

the line (1-15) in which all the vertical dots are best aligned. You may need to use a magnifying glass.

6. Use the and buttons to display the number of that line (1-15), then press

7. Repeat the selection of the best line for set #2, set #3, and set #4.

8. When you’re finished, press

OK.

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Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps:

1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable.

2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder.

3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.

4. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display and preview monitor. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners on these parts.

5. If ink has spilled inside the printer, wipe it off with a soft, damp cloth.

Caution: Be careful not to wipe away lubricating grease inside the printer.

Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.

Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case.

Don’t get water on the printer components and don’t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.

Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer.

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Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.

Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer.

1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer.

3. Remove any memory cards from the printer and close the memory card cover.

4. Remove any paper from the printer, push down the paper support extension, and close the paper support.

5. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.

Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer

6. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is closed, then push in the output tray extension and close the output tray.

7. If your printer has a preview monitor, disconnect the cable from the printer and lift the monitor off of the printer.

8. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. See your Start Here sheet.

Keep the printer level as you transport it. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 88); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 93).

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Problem Solving

See these sections to diagnose and solve printer problems:

■ “Diagnosing Problems” below

■ “Setup or Software Installation Problems” on page 101

■ “Printer Problems” on page 102

■ “Print Quality Problems” on page 103

■ “Problems With Paper Feeding” on page 106

■ “CD/DVD Printing Problems” on page 107

■ “Miscellaneous Printout Problems” on page 107

■ “Uninstalling Printer Software” on page 109

■ “Where To Get Help” on page 111

Diagnosing Problems

Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems:

■ To identify the most common problems, check for messages on the control panel display

and follow the instructions provided.

■ If you’re not sure whether the problem is coming from your printer or the computer, run

a printer check as described on page 100.

■ Check for solutions in the following sections of this chapter. If none of the suggested

solutions solve your problem, contact EPSON as described on page 111.

Control Panel Messages

Display Solution

Ink out. Black: T0481 Cyan: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486

The genuine EPSON ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement.

Paper load error. Load paper correctly and press Maintenance.

A paper jam has occurred. See printer manual to clear the jam.

Ink cartridges cannot be recognized. Black: T0481 Cyan: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486

The genuine EPSON ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement.

Replace the ink cartridges shown with new ones.

Load paper in the sheet feeder, and press the ( maintenance button to turn this light off. The printer resumes printing.

Press the ( maintenance button to eject the jammed paper.

Reinstall the cartridge shown.

Service required.

Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life. See your printer’s documentation for details.

Multi-page feed error Multiple pages have been fed into the printer at once, or the wrong paper size has been fed into the printer. Remove and reload the paper, then press the maintenance button.

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Contact your dealer.

Remove and reload the paper, then press the ( maintenance button.

Display Solution

Close the CD/DVD guide. Close the CD/DVD guide, then

press the ( maintenance button.

If the CD/DVD tray is inserted, remove the CD/DVD tray, then close the CD/DVD guide.

The CD/DVD tray is not set correctly. Reload the tray, then press the maintenance button.

The inserted card cannot be used with this printer. Use a compatible and formatted

Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter error. Disconnect the Adapter from the printer, then reconnect it.

System error. Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Stop button for 7 seconds to turn off the printer.

Ink icon blinks The printer is low on ink. Obtain

Communicating with computer. Please wait. Start printing from the LCD

The connected device cannot be used. Connect an external storage

Reload the CD/DVD tray, then press the ( maintenance button.

memory card. (See page 19.)

Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect to the printer.

Turn the printer off, and, after a few seconds, turn it on again. If the error is not cleared, contact your dealer.

a replacement ink cartridge.

panel after printing from the computer is completed.

device that is compatible with the printer. (See page 20.)

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Running a Printer Check

You may need to run a printer check to see if a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source.

1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.

3. Turn on the printer.

4. Press the

5. Press the button to highlight

6. Use the or button to highlight

7. Press

( Maintenance button.

More Options, then press OK.

Nozzle Check, then press OK.

OK to print the nozzle check.

8. The printer prints a page showing a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the print head; see page 88.)

■ If the check page printed, the problem probably lies in your memory card, software

settings, interface cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly.

■ If the check page did not print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the

suggestions in “Setup or Software Installation Problems” beginning on page 101. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 111.

9. After examining the check page, remember to turn off the printer and reconnect its cable to your computer.

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Epson Stylus R300M, Stylus R300 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright Notice

A Note Concerning the Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials

Trademarks

Contents

Welcome!

About PRINT Image Matching

About Exif Print

About Your Software

About Your Documentation

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide

Using EPSON Paper

Choosing the Paper for Your Project

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder

Loading Envelopes

Storing Your Photos

Printing Without a Computer

Using Your Camera’s Print Settings

Using PRINT Image Matching

Using DPOF or PictBridge

Getting Photos into the Printer

Inserting a Memory Card

Removing a Memory Card

Connecting a Digital Camera or Storage Device

Choosing Basic Mode or Advanced Mode

Selecting Photos for Printing

Printing an Index

Selecting One Photo

Selecting a Set of Photos

Selecting a Range of Photos

Using DPOF or PictBridge to Select Your Photos

Printing Your Selected Photos

Selecting the Correct Paper Type

One-Touch Printing

Touching Up Your Photos

Automatically Adjusting Your Photos

Manually Adjusting Your Photos

Cropping and Sizing Your Photos

Adding Photo Information

Printing Special Layouts

Printing Greeting Cards

Printing With Iron-On Transfer Paper

Printing On CDs or DVDs

Printing Jewel Case Inserts

Using a Bluetooth Device With Your Printer

Connecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

Printing With Bluetooth

Choosing Bluetooth Settings

Resetting Default Settings

Printing From Your Computer

Copying Photos to Your Computer

Configuring PhotoStarter

Removing a Memory Card

Basic Printing in Windows

Selecting Default Settings

Basic Printing on a Macintosh

Printing in OS X

Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x

Customizing Your Print Settings

Customizing Windows Print Settings

Customizing Macintosh Print Settings

Selecting the Correct Paper (Media) Type

Printing Borderless Photos

Windows

Macintosh OS X

Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x

Printing On CDs or DVDs

Cleaning the Roller

Designing CDs and DVDs

Inserting a CD or DVD

Printing Your Design

Adjusting the Print Position

Adjusting the Print Density

Using PRINT Image Matching

Using Film Factory