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Setup Guide

Read this first to set up and begin using your EPSON Stylus

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Scan. This guide includes information on setting up your Stylus Scan and installing the EPSON Stylus Scan software.

Daily Use guide

Provides information on daily operation. Also, contains

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troubleshooting tips and information on contacting customer support.

Reference Guide (on the CD-ROM)

The reference guide included on the CD-ROM offers easy-toaccess information about all aspects of the EPSON Stylus Scan, including

Using the printer, scanner and copy features

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Using the software

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Working with special paper and other media

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Maintenance

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Problem-solving

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To read the reference guide, you must have a Web browser installed on your computer. For more information on using this CD-ROM, see the included

CD-ROM Booklet

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Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CO RPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arisin g 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.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON ESC/P and EPSON Stylus are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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

Declaration of Conformity

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,

Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan

Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183

AT Amstelveen The Netherlands

Declares that the Product:

Product Name: Multi Function Printer Model: C130A

Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):

Directive 89/336/EEC:

EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1

IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4

Directive 73/23/EEC:

H. Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B.V. August 1999

EN 60950

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Stylus Scan Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . .6

Printing Your Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Printer Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Getting Information With Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Previewing Your Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Saving Print Data in Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Placing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Scanning Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

About the Copy Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Loading the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Placing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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How to Make Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . 61

Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Changing the Control Panel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using the Copy Utility (from EPSON SMART PANEL) . 70

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Typical Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Consumable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before starting to use your Stylus Scan. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Stylus Scan.

Unplug the Stylus Scan before cleaning. Clean with a damp

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cloth only. Do not use cleaning fluid or detergents on the Stylus Scan.

Do not place the Stylus Scan on an unstable surface, or near a

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radiator or heat source.

Do not block or cover the openings in the Stylus Scan’s

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cabinet.

Do not insert objects through the slots. Do not spill liquid on

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the Stylus Scan.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus

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Scan’s label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.

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Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as air control systems or other high- load office devices that regularly switch on and off.

Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

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automatic timers.

Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources

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of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers and the base units of cordless telephones.

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

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If you use an extension cord with the Stylus Scan, make sure

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the total amperage of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

Do not attempt to service the Stylus Scan yourself.

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Unplug the Stylus Scan and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the

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Stylus Scan; the Stylus Scan has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the Stylus Scan does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

If you are using the Stylus Scan in Germany, observe the

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following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection for this Stylus Scan, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A- Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.

A Few Precautions

When using the Stylus Scan

Do not put your hand inside the Stylus Scan or touch the ink

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cartridges during operation.

Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage

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the Stylus Scan.

Always use the P power button to turn off the Stylus Scan.

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When this button is pressed, the then goes off. Do not unplug the Stylus Scan or turn off the power to the outlet until the The scanner carriage must be secured with the Transportation Lock.

Before transporting the Stylus Scan, make sure the print head

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is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in place. The scanner carriage must be secured with the Transportation Lock.

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When handling the ink cartridges

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow

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children to drink the ink or otherwise handle the cartridges.

If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If

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ink gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with water. If a discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

Do not shake the ink cartridges. Cartridges may leak if

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shaken.

Operate

light stops flashing.

light flashes briefly

Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from

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its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.

Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or

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remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge becomes unusable when you open the clamp.

Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the

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cartridge carton. For best results, use the ink cartridges completely within six months of installing them.

Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. Doing

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so may damage the print head.

When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan

Place the Stylus Scan on a flat, stable surface that extends

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beyond the base of the machine in all directions. The Stylus Scan will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and

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humidity. Also keep the Stylus Scan away from direct sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.

Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

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Leave enough room around the Stylus Scan to allow for

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sufficient ventilation.

Place the Stylus Scan near a wall outlet where the power cord

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can be easily unplugged.

Note for French-speaking users:

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement.

NERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the

TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

NERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is

NERGY

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your Stylus Scan.

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Stylus Scan Parts and Functions

Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions

edge guide

document cover

maintenance cover

internal cover

sheet feeder

document table

paper support

output tray

power button

adjust lever

option cover

control panel

Control panel

Copy

Scan

Darker/LighterPaper Size

CopiesQualityB&W/ColorReduce/Enlarge

ItemReturnHold for Menu

Set

You can control copy, print and scan functions with the control panel, and also check device status.

There are four control panel operation modes. LCD panel messages and operation vary by mode.

Stop/Clear

Operate

Error

Copy Mode

This is the normal mode, and in this mode the system is ready to make a copy.

The LCD will display the following items: Reduce/Enlarge, B&W/Color, Quality, Copies

Set-up Mode

This mode is used to change Copy settings.

Use this mode to change settings with the panel buttons.

Status Mode

The system switches to this mode when the Stylus Scan is performing an action (print, scan or copy).

Error and status messages are displayed.

Menu Mode

Hold down the Quality and B&W/Color buttons for 3 seconds to enter this mode. It is used to set the following items:

Status sheet, bottom margin and Metric/US select Panel language select, Restore defaults

The control panel is composed of four major parts.

Status indicators: The status of the Stylus Scan is indicated with these two lights.

Light Status

Operate Comes on when the Stylus Scan is on.

Flashes when warming up, receiving data, copying, printing, scanning, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.

Error Comes on when the Stylus Scan has an error.

Check the message on the LCD panel for details.

Printer: The printer is controlled with these two buttons.

Button Function

Load/Eject

Cleaning

Press and release to feed or eject paper loaded in the sheet feeder. If the print head is in the position to change ink cartridges, it returns to home position.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to move the print head to the ink cartridge change position.

If the print head is at the cartridge change position. If the head is at the change position, press and release to return the print head to the home position.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to start cleaning the print head; or, if the ink level of a cartridge is low or if a cartridge is missing, to move the print head to the cartridge-replacement position.

Scanner: The Scan button controls scanner operation.

Button Function

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Scan

Pressing this switch starts scanning and transfers the scanned image to the assigned application software. To use this feature, you need to set up the software.

Copy: This button controls the copy function.

Button Function

Copy

Stop/Clear

Starts copying.

The default copy settings are: Reduce/Enlarge 100% B&W/Color B&W Quality Normal Copies 1

Changes the copy status:

Cancels the copy, and ejects the paper. In Copy Mode, returns the Copies setting to one. In Set-up Mode, returns the selected set-up item to default.

Paper Size Sets the paper size to be used for copying.

Depending on the Metric/US selection made in Menu Mode, the following paper sizes will be selected:

Metric: A4, B5, A6

US: Letter, Half L, 5x8"

B&W/Color Selects color or black-and-white copy.

Hold down the Quality button and B&W/Color button for 3 seconds to enter the Menu Mode. in Menu Mode you can control several items.

Quality Sets the copy quality.

B&W: Normal, Fine Color: Normal, Fine, Photo

When Photo is selected for a color copy, be sure to use EPSON Photo Paper.

Hold down the Quality button and B&W/Color button for 3 seconds to enter the Menu Mode. In Menu Mode you can control several items.

Copies Sets the number of copies, from 1 to 20.

Use the + button to increase the number, and the button to decrease it.

Darker/ Lighter

Reduce/ Enlarge

Sets the copy density.

Press the + or - buttons to access the density setting screen, and set the desired density.

Sets the magnification ratio.

Press the + or - buttons to access the Reduce/Enlarge screen, and set the desired magnification ratio.

Printing Your Page

Loading Special Paper and Other Media

You can achieve good results with most plain bond paper. However, using coated paper or glossy film gives you higher quality printouts because these media absorb smaller amounts of ink.

You can print on a wide variety of special media, including ink jet paper, photo quality glossy film, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets.

EPSON distributes special media that are formulated for the ink used in EPSON ink jet devices. It is recommended that you use these media to ensure high-quality results. See “EPSON special media” on page 103 for a complete list of these products.

When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the instructions included with the media and keep the following points in mind.

Make sure the printable side of the paper is facing up when

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loading media into the sheet feeder. See the instructions included with the media to determine which side is the printable surface. Some media come with one corner removed to help identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the illustration.

cut corner

printable side up

Note:

If you expand the printable area with the

Maximum

setting in the printer driver, the cut corner on special paper may mar your printout.

Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located

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on the inside surface of the left edge guide.

The loading capacity for envelopes and EPSON special media

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is explained below.

Envelopes Up to 10 envelopes.

Note:

If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press each envelope flat before loading.

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Card, Ink Jet Note Card, and Ink Jet Greeting Card

Ink Jet Transparencies Up to 30 transparencies. Always put a

Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

Photo Paper Up to 20 sheets. 200×300 mm Photo

Photo Stickers 16 and Photo Stickers 4

Panoramic Photo Paper and Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

Up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.

Up to 30 index cards. Always place the included support sheet* under the cards.

sheet of plain paper under the stack of transparencies.

One sheet at a time.

Paper can only be loaded 1 sheet at a time. For 4×6 inch Photo Paper, always put a support sheet* under the stack of Photo Paper.

One sheet at a time. Always put the included Support Sheets* A a nd B under the stack of Photo Stickers.

One sheet at a time.

Matte PaperHeavyweight

* Be sure not to print on support sheets loaded under special media.

Up to 20 sheets. Always put a support sheet* under the stack of Matte PaperHeavyweight.

If the paper is curled, make sure to flatten it or curl it slightly

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in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may smear your printout, especially when printing with

Maximum

If your printouts are smeared, change the adjust lever to the

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“+” position. To change the setting, set the lever as shown in the illustration.

selected as the Printable Area setting.

Note:

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Don't forget to return the adjust lever to the “0” position before printing or copying on media of standard thickness. Leaving the lever in the “+” position may cause gaps in the printed image.

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When the adjust lever is in the “+” position, make sure the High Speed setting in the printer driver’s Advanced dialog box is off. To turn this option off, you may also need to change the Print Quality setting.

Note that Ink Jet Cards may curl if you set the Printable Area to Maximum when printing. If you are going to print on both sides of these cards, print the printable side first, and then flatten the cards (or bend them slightly in the opposite direction) before printing the back side. Set the adjust lever to the “+” position before printing on the second side.

About special media cleaning sheets

Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not be used with the Stylus Scan. These sheets are unnecessary, and may cause jams.

Loading Envelopes

When printing on envelopes, please note the following:

You can load up to 10 envelopes into the sheet feeder.

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Note:

The folding quality and thickness of envelopes vary widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, press the stack flat before loading.

Set the adjust lever to the “+” position.

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Note:

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Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down, as shown in the illustration.

Available envelopes sizes are: No.10, DL, C6

Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Make sure to

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flatten the envelope flaps before loading. Also avoid using envelopes that are too thin as they may curl during printing.

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Select driver.

Plain Paper

as the Media Type setting on the printer

Using the Printer Software for Windows

The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results for the type of printout you want to make. The printer utilities help you check the print function of the Stylus Scan and keep it in top condition.

Printer Software Introduction

You can use the printer driver software to control the Stylus Scan's print functions. This software lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results for the type of printout you want to make. It also includes utilities that you can use to print out test sheets and perform maintenance tasks.

Getting more information

For information on using the printer driver, see “Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings” on page 17.

For information on using the printer utilities, see “Using the Printer Utilities” in the online

Reference Guide

Note:

The specific features available in the printer software vary depending on the version of Windows you are using.

Online help provides more information about the printer software. See “Getting Information With Online Help” on page 26 for instructions on accessing help.

Accessing the printer software

You can access the printer software from most Windows applications and from the Start menu.

When you access the printer software from a Windows application, the settings you make apply only to the application you are using.

When you access the printer software from the Start menu, the settings you make apply to all of your Windows applications.

From Windows applications

Open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup. Then click either Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties to open the printer driver window. (Depending on your application, you may need to use more than one of these buttons to get to the driver window.)

From the Start menu

1. Click

2. Select the

Properties

, point to

Start

Settings

EPSON Stylus Scan 2500

, then click

icon, then select

Printers

from the File menu. The printer software window

appears.

Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings

The printer driver provides the following setting menus.

Main Media Type, Ink, Mode

Paper Paper size, Copies, Orientation, Printable Area

Layout Reduce/Enlarge, Multi-Page, Watermark

The settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you four levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below.

Automatic

The quickest and easiest way to start printing. See “Using the Automatic setting” on page 21.

PhotoEnhance

Lets you apply a variety of imagecorrection settings specially designed for photos. See “Using Photo Enhance mode” on page 22.

Custom

Advanced

Choose from a list of ready-made settings suited to the kind of document you want to print. You can also add your own settings to this list. See “Using custom settings” on page 22.

Allows you to make detailed settings to fit your individual needs. You can also add your settings to the Custom settings list.

In addition to making groups of settings that affect overall print quality, you can also modify individual aspects of the print style and layout using the Paper and Layout menus.

Making the Media Type setting

The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first.

On the Main menu, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper loaded into the Stylus Scan. Find your paper in the list below, then select a corresponding Media Type setting (shown in bold). For some kinds of paper, you have several Media Type settings to choose from.

Plain Paper

Plain paper

Envelopes

EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041060

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (Letter) S041153

S041025

S041028

S041155

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041062

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) S041067

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10”) S041122

EPSON Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106

EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) S041147

EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 x 8” (with envelopes) S041148

EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 x 10” (with envelopes) S041149

8”) S041121

S041026

S041029

S041048

Matte Paper-Heavyweight

EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041256

EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Letter) S041257

S041258 S041259

Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140

EPSON Photo Paper (Letter) S041141

EPSON Photo Paper (4×6”) S041134

EPSON Photo Paper (100×150 mm) S041255

EPSON Photo Paper (200×300 mm) S041254

EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210×594 mm) S041145

EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177

Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) S041072

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107

EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) S041144

EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) S041176

Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter) S041064

Note:

The availability of special media varies by location.

Using the Automatic setting

When driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, click to print in color, or To make the Media Type setting, see “Making the Media Type setting” on page 18.

Automatic

is selected from the Main menu, the printer

Color

to print in black-and-white or grayscale.

Black

Note:

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Depending on the media you choose in the Media Type list (when

Automatic

lets you choose quality is more important than speed.

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Most Windows applications feature paper size and page layout settings that override similar settings on the printer driver. However, if your application does not have these settings, verify the settings on the printer driver’s Paper menu.

is selected), a slide bar appears in the Mode box that

Quality

Speed

. Select

Quality

when print

Using Photo Enhance mode

The Photo Enhance option provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. Photo Enhance does not affect your original data.

If you are printing photos taken with a digital camera, you can also select the

Digital Camera Correction

printed images the smooth, natural appearance of photographs taken with a film camera.

Note:

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This mode is available only when you are printing in color.

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Printing with Photo Enhance selected may increase print time depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained your image.

The Photo Enhance mode provides the following settings.

check box to give your

Standard

People

Nature

Soft Focus

Sepia

Standard image correction for most photos. Try this setting first.

Best for photos of people.

Best for outdoor scenery such as mountains, sky, and oceans.

Makes your photos look as if they were taken with a soft-focus lens.

Applies a sepia tone to your photos.

Using custom settings

Custom settings let you make a wide range of changes. In the Custom settings list, you’ll find ready-made settings provided by EPSON designed to match a particular kind of printout, such as graphs and charts used in a presentation, or images taken by a digital camera.

You can also create your own settings and add them to this list.

The Custom settings list includes the following ready-made settings.

Text/Graph

Economy

ICM

sRGB

Good for printing presentation documents such as graphs and charts.

Good for printing drafts of text

ICM means Image Color Matching. This feature automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen.

Best for color matching with other sRGB devices.

Follow the steps below to select a Custom setting.

1. Click the

Custom

button on the Main menu.

2. From the Custom settings list, select the most appropriate setting for the type of document or image you will print.

3. When you choose a setting, other settings such as

Quality, Halftoning

, and

Color Adjustment

are set automatically. Changes are shown in the Current Settings display at the bottom of the Main menu.

4. Before printing, be sure to verify the Media Type and Ink settings, as they may be affected by the Custom setting you select. See “Making the Media Type setting” on page 18.

Previewing your printout

To see a preview of your document before printing it, select the

Print Preview

document, the Print Preview window appears:

check box on the Main menu. When you print your

The Preview dialog box contains several icon buttons you can use to perform the following functions.

Zoom This option enlarges the size of the

Fit-to-screen This option scales the previewed page

Maximum zoom

previewed page by a factor of 2.

so that it fits the size of the page display window. Select this option if you want to see the entire page at one time.

This option displays the previewed page at the maximum possible zoom ratio.

Printable area on/off

Selecting this option will display a rectangle on the page being previewed. This rectangle is the printable area for the page. The Stylus Scan cannot print anything which exceeds this rectangle.

Watermark This option displays the watermark

Reset watermark settings

Next page This option displays the next page in the

settings dialog. This dialog allows you to change any of the current watermark settings.

This option returns all watermark settings to what they were when the Preview was first opened. If nothing has been changed, this option appears grayed out.

This option displays the page pre vious to the page currently being previewed. (If there is no previous page then this option is grayed out)

document. (If there is no next page then this option is grayed out)

You can also manipulate the previewed document in the following ways:

Select and preview individual pages.

❏

Reduce or enlarge the size of the preview.

❏

Select and print any or all pages.

❏

Apply watermarks. The watermark you select will appear in

❏

the previewed image. The Add and Remove options allow you to specify which pages in the document you wish to be printed. To add or remove page, you must first highlight the page in the list of page icons appearing on the left side of the preview window. Highlight the page by clicking once on the page icon. Then select or deselect from the Print Options menu.

Add page The highlighted pages will be added to

Remove page

After you have previewed the document, click

Cancel

to cancel printing.

the list of pages to be printed.

The highlighted pages will be removed from the list of pages to be printed.

to print, or

Getting Information With Online Help

The Stylus Scan offers extensive online help. You can access help either from the application you are working in or directly from the operating system.

Accessing help from your application

Each printer-driver menu includes a information about all of the settings offered by that menu. Simply go the appropriate menu (Main, Paper, Layout, or Utility) and then click

Help

button that provides

Help

To get help about a single item on any of the device driver menus, right-click the item and then click the

What's This?

prompt.

Accessing help from the start menu

Click the

. Then click

Scan

contents window appears.

button, point to

Start

EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Help

Programs

and then t o

. The help

Epson Stylus

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh

The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results for the type of printout you want to make. The printer utilities help you check the printer function of the Stylus Scan and keep it in top condition.

Printer Software Introduction

The printer software includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the Stylus Scan and keep it in top condition.

You can get more information about the printer software by clicking the Help button in the printer software dialog boxes.

Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings

You will find the printer driver settings in the following dialog boxes.

Print dialog box (click Print on the File menu of your

❏

application or click Options in the Page Setup dialog box)

Page Setup dialog box (click Page Setup on the File menu of

❏

your application)

Layout dialog box (click the Layout button in the Print dialog

❏

box)

Background Printing dialog box (click the Background

❏

Printing button located in the Print dialog box)

Preview dialog box (click the Preview button and then click

❏

Preview

in the Print dialog box)

Note:

❏

The driver settings are not saved from one application to the next. Whenever you exit one application and open a new one, you will have to make the driver settings again.

❏

If you make settings from the Page Setup dialog box, they will be saved with your document. The next time you open the document, the settings will return to what they were when you saved the document.

The settings are arranged to give you four levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below.

Automatic

PhotoEnhance

Custom

Advanced

The quickest and easiest way to start printing. See “Using the Automatic setting” on page 32.

Lets you apply a variety of imagecorrection settings specially designed for photos. See “Using Photo Enhance Mode” on page 32.

Choose from a list of ready-made settings suited to the kind of document you want to print. You can also add your own settings to this list. See “Using the Custom Mode” on page 33.

Allows you to make detailed settings to fit your individual needs. You can also add your settings to the Custom settings list.

In addition to making groups of settings that affect overall print quality, you can also change page setup and layout using the Page Setup and the Layout dialog boxes.

Making the Media Type settings

The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first.

In the Print dialog box, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper loaded in the Stylus Scan. Find your paper in the list below, then select a corresponding Media Type setting (shown in bold). For some kinds of paper, there are several Media Type settings to choose from.

Plain Paper

Plain paper

Envelopes

EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041060

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (Letter) S041153

S041025

S041028

S041155

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041062

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) S041067

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10”) S041122

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106

EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) S041147

EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 x 8” (with envelopes) S041148

EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 x 10” (with envelopes) S041149

8”) S041121

S041026

S041029

S041048

Matte Paper-Heavyweight

EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041256

EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Letter) S041257

S041258 S041259

Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140

EPSON Photo Paper (Letter) S041141

EPSON Photo Paper (4

EPSON Photo Paper (100×150 mm) S041255

EPSON Photo Paper (200×300 mm) S041254

EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145

EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177

6”) S041134

Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) S041072

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107

EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) S041144

EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) S041176

Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter) S041064

Note:

The availability of special media varies by location.

Using the Automatic setting

When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, click or grayscale. To make the Media Type setting, see “Making the Media Type settings” on page 29.

Note:

Depending on the media you choose in the Media Type list when

Automatic

choose important than speed.

to print in color, or

Color

is selected, a slide bar appears in the Mode box that lets you

Quality

Speed

. Select

to print in black-and-white

Black

Quality

when print quality is more

Using Photo Enhance Mode

The Photo Enhance option provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photo images before printing. Photo Enhance does not affect your original data.

If you are printing photos taken with a digital camera, you can also select the printed images the smooth, natural appearance of photographs taken with a film camera.

Digital Camera Correction

check box to give your

Note:

❏

This mode is available only when you are printing in color.

❏

Printing with Photo Enhance may increase print time depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained in your image.

The Photo Enhance mode provides the following settings.

Standard

People

Nature

Soft Focus

Sepia

Standard image correction for most photos. Try this setting first.

Best for photos of people.

Best for outdoor scenery such as mountains, sky, and oceans.

Makes your photos look as if they were taken with a soft-focus lens.

Applies a sepia tone to your photos.

Using the Custom Mode

The Custom Settings list lets you make a wide range of changes. In this list, you’ll find ready-made settings provided by EPSON designed to match a particular kind of printout, such as graphs and charts for a presentation or images taken by a digital camera.

You can also create your own settings and add them to this list.

The Custom Settings list includes the following ready-made settings.

Text/Graph

Good for printing presentation documents such as graphs and charts.

Economy

ColorSync

Good for printing drafts of text.

This feature automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen.

Follow these steps to select a custom setting.

1. First, verify the Media Type and Ink settings in the Print dialog box. For details, see “Making the Media Type settings” on page 29.

2. Click the activates the Custom Settings list, located below and to the right of the Custom radio button.

3. From the Custom Settings list, select the most appropriate setting for the type of document or image you will print.

4. When you choose a custom setting, other settings such as

Quality, Halftoning

Changes are shown in the Current Settings display on the right side of the Print dialog box.

Custom

button in the Print dialog box. This

, and

are set automatically.

Color

Previewing Your Printout

The Preview button in the Print dialog box allows you to see how your document will look before actually printing it. Follow these steps to use this feature.

1. Make your printer driver settings.

2. Click the button changes into a

Preview button in the Print dialog box. The

Preview

button.

Note:

Use the Preview button to switch between the Print

Preview, and Save File modes. Click the icon to select the mode you want. For information on the Save File mode, see “Saving Print Data in Files” on page 36.

3. Click the

Preview

button. The Preview dialog box appears

and displays a preview of your document.

The Preview dialog box contains six buttons you can use to perform the following functions.

Selection Lets you select, move, and resize

Zoom Enlarges or reduces the size of the

Margin Display/ NonDisplay

Watermark Editing

Add page Remove page

watermarks.

previewed page.

Shows or hides borderlines indicating the printable area.

Shows or hides the Watermark Edit box. Use this box to apply a watermark to the document.

Lets you select or deselect the pages you want to prin tout from the left-side c olumn.

4. If you are satisfied with the previewed image, click

If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the image, click

Cancel

current print settings preserved. Open the Print dialog box again to make additional changes to the print settings.

. The Preview and Print dialog boxes close with the

Saving Print Data in Files

You can save print data in a file by using the Save File button in the Print dialog box. This feature lets you print the data at a later time simply by double-clicking the saved file. Follow these steps.

Note:

Use the Preview button to switch between the Print and Save File modes. Click the icon to select the mode you want.

1. Make your printer driver settings.

Preview,

2. Click the until the

3. Click the

4. Select the location where you want to save the file, then type a file name into the File Name box and click

Preview button in the Print dialog box repeatedly

button changes into the

Save File

button. The following dialog box appears.

Save File

button.

Save.

When you want to print the data, double-click the file and open EPSON Monitor 3. Click the Resume button to send the data to the Stylus Scan.

Scanning

Placing a Document

Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status.

1. Turn on the Stylus Scan by pressing the

Operate

2. Turn on the computer and make sure that the Stylus Scan

Operate

light starts flashing.

light is on, and has stopped flashing

power

button. The

3. Open the document cover.

4. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down. Make sure that the document is carefully aligned with the edges of the document table.

5. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move.

Note:

❏

Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface, otherwise the scanned image will be out of focus. Also be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from external light.

❏

Always keep the document table clean. See “Cleaning the Stylus Scan” in the online Reference Guide.

❏

Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass.

❏

Do not place heavy objects on top of the Stylus Scan.

6. Start your scanner software.

Scanning Basics

There are two ways to scan; with an application that supports TWAIN, or with the

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If you...

use an application that supports EPSON TWAIN, open your

❏

application

want to scan imagery easily, use the included EPSON SMART

❏

PANEL. The utilities contained in EPSON SMART PANEL make it possible to scan directly into a selected application, and can be launched automatically by pressing the Scan button (see “Using the Scan Button” on page 45).

Note:

Even if your application supports TWAIN, some features of EPSON TWAIN may not be available depending on your application.

Starting EPSON TWAIN through your application

Applications that support the scanning interface standard TWAIN, allow you to scan images while the application is running. To verify whether your application is compatible with TWAIN, see the documentation for your application.

button and preassigned application.

Scan

How you should open EPSON TWAIN and scan varies depending on the application. Read the following to find out how to access EPSON TWAIN.

1. Start your application.

2. Choose then select

Select TWAIN_32 Source

EPSON Stylus Scan FB.

from the File menu, and

Note:

You only need to perform this step the first time you use the Stylus Scan with your application.

3. Choose TWAIN.

To scan, see the next section.

TWAIN_32

from the File menu to open EPSON

Scanning an image

When you open EPSON TWAIN, the EPSON TWAIN dialog box appears. This section shows you the easiest way to scan with EPSON TWAIN.

Note for Macintosh users:

Most illustrations in this chapter are for Windows, so they may vary from the actual dialog boxes that appear on your screen. However, all the settings and functions are the same for both systems.

Follow these steps to scan an image:

1. Select the You can select

Document Source

Flatbed

, or

Auto Document Feeder

optional Automatic Document Feeder), or or

TPU for Pos. Film

(for the optional Film Adapter) if you have

installed these options.

(for the

TPU for Neg. Film

2. Select the

Image Type

You can select the type of image you will scan:

Color Photo, Color Photo De-screening, Black & White Photo, Line Art, OCR

3. Select the

Destination

, or

Copy/Fax

You can select an output device for image reproduction from:

Screen/Web, Fax, OCR, Printer (Fine), Printer (Photo) Laser Printer

4. Click the To specify the scan region, click the

Preview

button.

Preview

button to display

a preview of the original document.

5. Select the region to scan. Use the mouse to drag the marquee and define the region to be scanned.

6. Click the

Auto Exposure

button.

This will adjust scan settings for optimal results.

7. Click

Scan

The scanned image is displayed on the screen.

, and

The Stylus Scan scans your image according to the Image Type and Destination settings you select. If you want more control over the settings, try the other options. See online help for complete descriptions of the settings.

To exit from the EPSON TWAIN window, click the

button

Scanning by pressing the Scan button

You can open EPSON TWAIN, start scanning, and have the scanned image sent to a selected application, simply by pressing the

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feature, you need to install EPSON SMART PANEL or other Scan button compatible software. The following occurs when you press the

Windows 98 (with USB interface) or EPSON Scanner Monitor

❏

software (Windows parallel interface or Macintosh) detects when the the Scan button compatible application, such as EPSON SMART PANEL.

The Scan button compatible application will be launched or

❏

will automatically open EPSON TWAIN, scan the image and process it in the way the application is designed.

Note:

❏

You need to setup the Scan button compatible software before using this feature. See the documentation that comes with the application.

❏

The scanned image will be handled by the software to its maximum capability. For example, using EPSON SMART PANEL, you can send the scanned image to the Stylus Scan to print, or convert your scanned OCR image to text format and paste it in a word processing application—all by simply pressing the following the instructions for the application.

button on your EPSON Stylus Scan. To use this

Scan

]

Scan

button:

button is pressed and sends information to

]

Scan

]

button and

Using the Scan Button

The Scan Button Feature

The target application with a single push of your Stylus Scan’s button. The following sections will help you set up your SMART PANEL, and EPSON Scanner Monitor software, or Windows 98 system, so you can use the Scan Button feature.

Note for Windows 98 users:

The USB connection in Windows 98 supports the Scan Button feature. Because of this, EPSON Scanner Monitor is not installed.

Button feature allows you to scan and send data to a

Scan

EPSON SMART PANEL

When you install the Driver and EPSON SMART PANEL from the EPSON Stylus Scan Driver CD-ROM, it will automatically configure your system to launch EPSON SMART PANEL when you press the PANEL to trigger other applications you specify.

Note:

For information on EPSON SMART PANEL installation, see the Setup Guide.

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button. You can also set the EPSON SMART

Scan

]

Scan

Assigning an application to the Scan button

Access EPSON SMART PANEL. In Windows, if it is already running, the icon will be displayed on the task bar. Click the icon to open the main screen. If you are using a Macintosh, select EPSON SMART PANEL from the Apple Menu

Note:

If SMART PANEL does not start automatically in Windows, click Start, Point to Programs, then click EPSON SMART PANEL.

To select the application you wish to launch with the Scan button, either click the the menu. The Scan button mark will be displayed next to the selected application.

Note:

Picture shows the Window screen.

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button icon (lower left), or select it from

Scan

Setting up EPSON Scanner Monitor

EPSON Scanner Monitor is software that recognizes when the

button is pressed and sends information to an assigned

Scan

application which supports the Scan Button feature and EPSON Scanner Monitor, such as EPSON SMART PANEL.

Once EPSON TWAIN is installed, EPSON Scanner Monitor is active and identifies EPSON SMART PANEL as the application that allows you to use the Scan Button feature. If you need to turn off Scanner Monitor, or select another application that supports the Scan Button feature, access Scanner Monitor as described below.

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Note:

❏

The number of applications other than EPSON SMART PANEL which support both EPSON Scanner Monitor and the Scan button feature may be limited.

❏

USB connections under Windows 98 support the Scan Button feature. As a result, the EPSON Scanner Monitor is not installed with USB connections.

Windows 98 and 95 Users (excluding USB connection)

Click the Scanner Monitor icon located in the task bar on your desktop.

Scanner Monitor

icon

Turning off Scanner Monitor

If you want to turn off Scanner Monitor, select

. This

will disable the EPSON Stylus Scan’s Scan Button feature.

Note:

Scanner Monitor will turn back on automatically the next time you start Windows.

To activate Scanner Monitor, select Programs from the Start menu and click

Scanner Monitor for Stylus Scan

appears in your taskbar.

Assigning an application to Scanner Monitor

EPSON Stylus Scan

; then select

. The Scanner Monitor icon

EPSON

Select

Preferences

appears. You can select an application that supports the Scan button feature and EPSON Scanner Monitor, such as EPSON SMART PANEL.

Macintosh users

Select

EPSON Scanner Monitor Setup

Turning off Scanner Monitor

❏

. The EPSON Scanner Monitor dialog box

from the Apple menu.

If you want to turn off Scanner Monitor, clear the

Monitoring

Scan Button feature.

check box. Please note that this will disable the

Enable

To re-activate Scanner Monitor, select the check box.

Assigning an application to Scanner Monitor

❏

Click

Browse

the Scan Button feature and EPSON Scanner Monitor, such as EPSON SMART PANEL for EPSON.

. Select a folder and an application that supports

Enable Monitoring

Setting Up the Scan Button Feature for Windows 98

EPSON Scanner Monitor is not installed in Windows 98 systems with USB interface support installed. Because Windows 98 supports the Scan Button feature, EPSON Scanner Monitor is not needed to use the Scan Button to launch applications which support the Scan Button feature. When you press the button, you can have a scanned image automatically sent to EPSON SMART PANEL, or another supported application.

When the EPSON Stylus Scan Driver is installed via USB in Windows 98, the Scanner and Camera icons will appear in the control panel, and your Stylus Scan is listed in the

Cameras Properties

dialog box as shown below.

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Scanners and

Scan

Assigning an application to the Scan button

When the EPSON Stylus Scan Driver is installed, EPSON SMART PANEL will automatically be assigned as the application handling Scanner events.

To change the application launched by the Scan button, use the following procedure.

1. Select your Stylus Scan from the installed scanners and cameras list in the dialog box. Click

Scanners and Cameras Properties

Properties,

and then click the

Events

tab.

2. You can see the Make sure the check box of the application you want to assign to the check boxes are clear in the

Note:

❏

3. Click the OK button to close the dialog box.

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If more than one application is selected, a dialog box appears prompting you to select an application when the is pressed.

Some applications do not support use of to scanners and digital cameras. Linkage is available only with the applications that appear in the

button is selected and all other application

Scan

Button is listed as the scanner event.

Scan

Send to this application

list.

Scan

list.

button

Disabling the Scan button

If you need to disable the Scan Button feature, select the

device event Properties

Windows 98 from detecting when the

check box in the

dialog box. Selecting this check box prevents

EPSON Stylus Scan 2500

button is pressed.

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Scan

Disable

Copying

About the Copy Feature

The Stylus Scan can be used to copy documents and photographs, just like a standard copier, using the scanner and printer functions without even turning on the computer.

The following copy functions can be selected from the control panel. Refer to the section “Using the Control Panel” on page 64 for details.

Color and monochrome copies.

❏

Enlarged and reduced copies.

❏

Select the paper size. The following paper sizes can be used.

❏

Metric: A4, B5, A6 US: Letter, Legal, Half Letter, 5

Note:

If you are using Legal-sized paper, use the Automatic Document Feeder.

8”

Select how many copies to make at a time. Up to 20 copies can

❏

be made at once. (When using the Automatic Document Feeder, only one copy of each original page can be made at a time.)

Copy quality can be set to Normal, Fine, or Photo (color).

❏

Copy density can be adjusted.

❏

Note:

If your computer is turned on, you can also use the Copier utility in EPSON SMART PANEL to make copies. For details, refer to “Using the Copy Utility (from EPSON SMART PANEL)” on page 70.

Loading the Paper

Load the paper to be used for copying into the Stylus Scan.

The following paper sizes and types can be used:

Paper size:

Paper type:

Metric* A4, B5, A6 US* Letter, Legal, Half Letter, 5x8"

Note:

If you are using Legal-sized paper, use the Automatic Document Feeder.

* Select either Metric or US size in the Menu Mode (Control Panel Setting). For details, refer to “Changing the Control Panel Settings” on page 68.

The following typ es of paper can be used depen ding on the Quality setting.

Normal: Plain paper Fine: Plain paper Photo: EPSON Photo Paper

Follow the steps below to load paper for copying.

1. Extend the output tray and slide the left edge guide of the sheet feeder so that it is just wider than the width of your paper.

2. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.

3. Load the stack of paper with the printable side up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the edge of the paper.

Note:

❏

Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.

❏

Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

Placing a Document

Before copying a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not copy published text or images without first checking the copyright status.

1. Open the document cover.

2. Place the original on the document table, with the side to be copied facing down. Make sure that the document is properly aligned.

3. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move.

Note:

❏

Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface, otherwise the image will be out of focus. Be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from external light.

❏

Always keep the document table clean.

❏

Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass.

❏

Do not place heavy objects on top of the Stylus Scan.

How to Make Copies

1. Press the light will flash as the system warms up.

2. Make sure that the

3. Make sure that paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

4. Select the size of the paper with the control panel.

power switch to turn on the power. The

Operate

light has stopped flashing.

Paper Size

button on the

Paper Size

Note:

❏

The following sizes can be selected: Metric: A4, B5, A6

US: Letter, Legal, Half Letter, 5

Operate

❏

If you are using Legal-sized paper, use the Automatic Document Feeder.

❏

Select either Metric or US size in the Menu Mode (Control Panel Setting). For details, refer to “Changing the Control Panel Settings” on page 68.

5. Make sure the original is placed correctly on the document table.

Note:

With the Automatic Document Feeder you can copy a stack of originals automatically in a single operation. For details, refer to “Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder” on page 61.

6. Use the control panel buttons to select B&W or Color, Copy Quality, Copies, Reduce/Enlarge and Lighter/Darker. For details, refer to “Using the Control Panel” on page 64.

Note:

When you are using the Automatic Document Feeder, the number of Copies will be automatically set to one even if you have a multipage original document. You cannot change this setting.

7. Press the

Note:

Press the copied will be ejected.

Stop

button to start copying.

Copy

button to halt copying in progress. The sheet being

Copy

Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder

The optional Automatic Document Feeder can be used to make copies of multiple pages automatically. Even with the Automatic Document Feeder mounted, you can still make single copies using the Document table.

Loading paper into the Automatic Document Feeder

The Automatic Document Feeder can automatically load up to 20 sheets of the following paper sizes (based on a paper weight of 17lbs and stack thickness of 4.0 mm or less):

Checks 83 × 127 mm (3.5 × 5 inches)

B5 182 × 257 mm (7.17 × 10.1 inches)

A4 210 × 297 mm (8.27 × 11.69 inches)

Letter 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8.5 × 11 inches)

Legal 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8.5 × 14 inches)

Note:

When you are using the Automatic Document Feeder, the number of Copies will be automatically set to one even if you have a multi-page original document. You cannot change the Copies setting.

Follow the steps below to load paper into the Automatic Document Feeder.

Note:

Make sure no dust is on the document table when using the Automatic Document Feeder. Dust on the document table near the scan carriage home position may result in vertical lines on copied images. Also make sure that there are no documents left on the Automatic Document Feeder.

1. Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right.

2. Insert the paper stack into the Automatic Document Feeder until it meets resistance. Make sure that the side you want to scan is facing up. Then move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of your paper.

Documents are output to the lower tray after copying is finished.

Loading documents manually

You can load documents manually even when the Automatic Document Feeder is installed.

Lift the Automatic Document Feeder and place the document on the document table. Then lower the Automatic Document Feeder and scan the document.

Note:

❏

Opening the Automatic Document Feeder or its cover while it is operating results in an option error and paper feeding will stop.

❏

Always close the Automatic Document Feeder and its cover before copying. If you are copying thick material or documents of more than 2cm in height, the Automatic Document Feeder can be left in the upright position.

❏

When copying thin documents, you may see an impression of the underside of the Automatic Document Feeder in your copies. If this happens, use the document cover.

Using the Control Panel

You can control most copy functions from the Control Panel.

Copy

Scan

Darker/LighterPaper Size

CopiesQualityB&W/ColorReduce/Enlarge

ItemReturnHold for Menu

Set

Note:

When you make a copy using the control panel function, a moiré (crosshatch) pattern may appear on your printout. To eliminate the moiré, change the reduce/enlarge ratio or shift the position of the document.

This section describes the control panel LCD displays and button functions.

LCD panel

The LCD panel displays the current copy settings.

Stop/Clear

Operate

Error

Darker/LighterPaper Size

CopiesQualityB&W/ColorReduce/Enlarge

ItemReturnHold for Menu

The LCD panel displays, from the left, the enlargement/reduction ratio, copy color, copy quality, and number of copies. The display will change to reflect any settings you change, so you can always check your current settings.

Paper Size and Lighter/Darker settings are displayed when the corresponding button is depressed.

Copy button

Copying will start when the The default copy settings are:

Reduce/Enlarge: 100%

B&W/Color: B&W

Quality: Normal

Copies: 1

On the LCD Panel, the display will read "100% B&W Normal 1".

button is pressed.

Copy

Stop/Clear button

Press the copied will be ejected.

When the is displaying copy settings ("100% B&W Normal 1"), the number of copies will be reset to one.

Note:

When you are using the Automatic Document Feeder, the number of Copies will be automatically set to one even if you have a multi-page original document. You cannot change the Copies setting.

Stop/Clear

button to halt copying. The sheet being

button is pressed while the LCD panel

If you press the Quality, Paper Size, Reduce/Enlarge, B&W/Color, or Copies setting, that setting will return to its default value.

Stop/Clear

button while changing either the

Paper Size button

This is used to set the paper size. When the pressed the LCD panel will show the Paper Size setting. Press the button again to select the desired Paper Size. After you select a Paper Size, the display will automatically return to its previous state.

The following paper sizes can be selected:

Metric: A4, B5, A6

US: Letter, Legal, Half Letter, 5x8"

Note:

❏

Select either Metric or US size in the Menu Mode (Control Panel Setting). For details, refer to “Changing the Control Panel Settings” on page 68.

❏

If you are using Legal-sized paper, use the Automatic Document Feeder.

Paper Size

B&W/Color button

This button is used to set the output color (grayscale or color). Press the change to the B&W/Color setting. Press again to select the desired setting. After you make a selection, the display will automatically return to its previous state.

B&W/Color

button and the LCD panel display will

button is

Copies buttons

This button is used to set the number of copies. Press the “+” or “-”

Copies

LCD panel will begin to flash. Press the button again to change the number of copies to a number from 1 to 20.

button and the number of copies displayed on the

Note:

When making a Color copy with Quality set to Photo, the LCD panel will display a message reading “Load Photo Paper”. When Quality is set to Photo, we recommend using EPSON Photo Paper for best results.

Reduce/Enlarge button

This is used to set the enlargement/reduction ratio. Press the “+” or “-”

Reduce/Enlarge

will be displayed on the LCD panel. Press again to select the desired setting. After you make a selection, the display will automatically return to its previous state.

The following ratios can be selected:

200%, 141%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 80%, 70%, 50%

The initial setting is 100%.

button and the Reduce/Enlarge setting

Quality button

This is used to set copy quality. Press the Quality setting will be displayed on the LCD panel. Press again to select the desired setting. When you make a selection, the display will automatically return to its prior state.

The following Quality settings can be selected:

B&W: Normal, Fine

Color: Normal, Fine, Photo

We recommend the following Quality settings for different originals.

Normal: Text, Line Art, Graphics

Quality

button and the

Fine: Photographs, plain paper

Photo: Photographs, EPSON Photo Paper

The initial setting for both B&W and Color is Normal.

Lighter/Darker button

This is used to set the copy printout density. Press the “+” or “-”

Lighter/Darker

displayed on the LCD panel. Press again to select the desired setting. After you make a selection, the display will automatically return to its previous state.

The following print density settings can be selected:

-2, -1, 0, +1, +2

The initial setting is zero.

button and the Lighter/Darker setting will be

Changing the Control Panel Settings

Depress the seconds and the LCD panel display will change to the Menu Mode, making it possible to change the following settings. These settings will be saved, and remain effective even when the power is turned off, until they are changed again manually.

The following items can be set in the Menu Mode:

Status Sheet Print Bottom Margin Paper Size Language Set Factory Default

Quality

button and

B&W/Color

button for three

In the Menu Mode, press the the desired item.

There are two methods of quitting the Menu Mode. Press the Quality button to enable the settings and exit the Menu Mode, or press the settings.

Stop/Clear

Copies

“+” or “-” button to select

button to restore the default

Status Sheet Print

When Status Sheet Print is displayed on the LCD panel, press the

settings for the following items:

button to print out a Status Sheet listing the current

Copy

Bottom Margin (3mm or 14mm) Paper Size category (Metric or US) Language used on panel display

Bottom Margin

This is used to set the paper Bottom Margin for copying to either 3 or 14 mm. The initial setting is 14 mm.

Note:

You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 3mm. However, copy quality may degrade in the expanded area.

Paper Size

This is used to set the paper size category for copying. Press the

to use paper sizes A4, B5, and A6. In US, you will be able to use Letter, Legal, Half Letter, and 5x8".

Note:

If you are using Legal-sized paper, use the Automatic Document Feeder.

button to select

Copy

Metric

or US. In Metric, you will be able

Language

This is used to set the language used on the LCD panel. Press the

button to select the display language.

Copy

Set Factory Default

Returns Menu Mode settings (Bottom Margin, Paper Size, Language) to the factory defaults.

Using the Copy Utility (from EPSON SMART PANEL)

Copy Utility is a function within EPSON SMART PANEL. Before you can use it, you must install the EPSON Stylus Scan Software and EPSON SMART PANEL in the computer. Refer to the

for details on installation.

Guide

Accessing the Copy Utility

Follow these steps to access the Copy Utility.

Setup

1. For Windows: Click to open the EPSON SMART PANEL application. For Macintosh: Click the Apple menu, then select open the EPSON SMART PANEL application.

2. EPSON SMART PANEL appears. Click the copier icon to launch the Copy Utility. The Copy Utility dialog box appears.

To make copy settings, see the next section.

, then select

Start

Programs

, and

EPSON SMART PANEL

Making Copy Settings in the Copy Utility

You can make copy settings in the Copy Utility dialog box.

Media Type setting

Reduce/Enlarge buttons

More settings button

Document Type setting

Quality button

copy button

stop/clear button

close button

See below to make your settings. If necessary, click the

settings

finish making settings, click the

butt on t o ma ke ad va nce d and cus tom set tin gs. A fte r y ou

copy button to begin copying.

help button

Help button Click for online help.

Stop/Clear button Click to quit copying already in

Copy button Click to start copying.

Close button Click to close the utility or the

More settings button Click to make custom settings.

progress.

menus for custom settings.

Making paper and document settings

Media Type

Select the type that matches the paper you have loaded into the paper feeder.

Paper Size

Select the size that matches the paper you have loaded into the paper feeder.

Document Type

Select the type that matches the original document that you are copying.

Text Use if your document contains text only.

Photo Use if you are copying from a photograph.

Text and Image Use if your document includes both text and

Save Settings Click this button to open a dialog box where you

Multi-page Document

illustrations.

can save your settings.

Allows you to use the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) for multi-page copies. This selection appears only when the ADF is connected to your Stylus Scan.

Note:

Some document settings allow you to choose black + white or color options. Change the black + white or color option does not change the document setting.

Making other basic settings

scaling

shows current settings

scaling setting

reduce/enlarge custom setting

Reduce/Enlarge

To set the reduce/enlarge ratio, do either of the following:

To make a copy that is the same size as your document, select

❏

100%

To automatically re-size the image to match the size of your

❏

paper size setting, select

Fit to Page

To set an arbitrary size, do either of the following:

Select

❏

Click the scaling button to open a dialog box where

❏

, then click the + or - button to adjust the setting.

Other

you can adjust the setting.

Quality

Click this button to select the quality for your copy.

Normal: Print quality is lower, but print speed is higher.

Fine: Provides high quality printout.

B&W/Color

Click to select between a black-and-white or color copy.

Copies

Use these buttons to select the number of copies you want to make. Press the + button to increase the number of copies, or the

button to reduce it.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

The Stylus Scan's Error light and panel message will inform you when it is time to get a replacement ink cartridge ready, and when it is time to replace the ink cartridges.

Note:

If an ink cartridge is damaged or old, you may need to replace it before it runs out of ink. For information, see “Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge” in the online Reference Guide.

This table explains what the error lights and LCD panel messages on your Stylus Scan mean and what actions you need to take.

Error Light

Off Black Ink

Flashing Black Ink

Off Color Ink

Flashing Color Ink

Message Action

Low

Out

Low

Out

The black ink cartridge is running low. Have a new black ink cartridge ready. (You can replace the cartridge now, or you can wait until it is empty.)

The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace it with a new black ink cartridge.

The color ink cartridge is running low. Have a new color ink cartridge ready. (You can replace the cartridge now, or you can wait until it is empty.)

The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace it with a new black ink cartridge.

Caution:

❏

Note:

❏

Once a cartridge becomes empty, you must replace it before continuing printing or performing a maintenance operation. The Stylus Scan cannot operate if either cartridge is empty.

❏

In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation and during the self cleaning cycle which is performed when the Stylus Scan is turned on.

EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Products from other manufacturers may cause damage not covered under the EPSON warranty.

❏

Never remove a cartridge from the Stylus Scan until you have a new cartridge on hand to replace it. Leaving the Stylus Scan with a missing cartridge may cause ink in the print head nozzles to dry out.

❏

If you are using the Automatic Document Feeder and need to replace the ink cartridge, remove the Automatic Document Feeder from the Stylus Scan, but do not pull out the connector.

Before replacing ink cartridges, make sure the Stylus Scan is on. The operate light should be on and not flashing. Determine which ink cartridge needs to replaced by referring to the LCD Panel on the control panel.

1. Make sure the Stylus Scan is on. The Operate light should be on.

2. Refer to the panel message to determine which cartridge is low or empty.

3. Open the document cover and maintenance cover.

4. Hold down the R cleaning button for three seconds until the print head moves to the cartridge replacement position. The Operate light begins flashing.

Caution:

Note:

If you press the and color ink out lights are off, the Stylus Scan starts cleaning the print head.

Do not move the print head by hand, as doing so may damage the mechanism.

cleaning button for three seconds when the black

5. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge as far as it will go. The cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder.

Caution:

6. Lift the cartridge out of the Stylus Scan and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

Once you open the ink cartridge clamp, the ink cartridge becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled, even if ink remains.

Warning:

❏

7. Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge.

black ink cartridge (S020189) color ink cartridge (S020191)

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink the ink or otherwise handle the cartridges.

Caution:

❏

You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it. The cartridge will be permanently damaged if installed with the yellow tape attached.

❏

Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the print head may become clogged and unable to print.

❏

Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.

8. Place the ink cartridge gently into the cartridge holder with the label on the cartridge facing up. Do not press down on the cartridge.

9. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place.

Caution:

10. Close the maintenance cover and the document cover.

Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you are ready to replace the cartridges. Lifting the clamps makes the cartridges unusable.

11. Press the Rcleaning button. The Stylus Scan moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The Operate light flashes during ink charging. This process takes about one minute to complete. When the ink charging process is finished, the Stylus Scan returns the print head to the home position and the Operate light stops flashing.

Caution:

Never turn off the Stylus Scan while the Operate light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink.

Maintenance

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

If you find that your printouts and copies are unexpectedly faint or that there are gaps (missing dots) in the printed image, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles.

You can check the print head nozzles from your computer or from the control panel. To check from your computer, use the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software window. Both methods are described below.

Using the Nozzle Check utility

Note:

Do not start the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress. Doing so may mar your printout.

For Windows users

1. Make sure A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

2. Access the printer software window. If you need instructions, see “Accessing the printer software” on page 16.

3. Click the

Nozzle Check

4. Follow the messages on your screen.

For Macintosh users

1. Make sure A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

2. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box.

tab in the printer window, then click the

Utility

button.

3. Click the Utility icon button in the Print or Page Setup dialog box, then click the

4. Follow the messages on your screen.

Nozzle Check

button.

Using the control panel buttons

1. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the paper bin.

2. If the Stylus Scan is on, press the it off.

3. Hold down the below) while pressing the illustration below) to turn on the Stylus Scan. Then release both buttons.

load/eject button (➀ in the illustration

power button once to turn

power button (➁ in the

The Stylus Scan prints out ROM version information, ink counter codes, and a nozzle check pattern. Here are sample printouts.

Good sample

Print head needs to be cleaned

segments are missing

The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK).

If the quality is not satisfactory (for example, if a line segment is missing), it is likely that a nozzle is clogged or that the print head is out of alignment. For information about how to clean the print head, see the next section. For information about how to realign the print head, see “Aligning the Print Head” on page 89.

Cleaning the Print Head

If you find that printouts and copies are unexpectedly faint or that there are gaps (missing dots) in the printed image, you may be able to solve the problem by cleaning the print head. Cleaning the print head ensures that nozzles are delivering ink properly.

You can carry out cleaning either from your computer or from the control panel. To run a cleaning cycle from your computer, use the Head Cleaning utility. Both methods are described below.

Note:

❏

Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines.

❏

Use the Nozzle Check utility to check if the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.

❏

When the Black or Color Ink Out light is flashing or on, you cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.

❏

Do not start the Head Cleaning or the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress; otherwise your printout may be marred.

Using the Head Cleaning utility

For Windows users

1. Make sure that an ink out message is not displayed on the LCD panel.

Note:

If the ink out message is displayed, you cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.

2. Access the printer software window. If you need instructions, see “Accessing the printer software” on page 16.

3. Click the

Cleaning

4. Follow the messages on your screen.

The

Operate

cleaning cycle. The cycle takes about one minute to complete.

tab in the printer window, then click the

Utility

button.

light flashes while the Stylus Scan performs a

Head

Caution:

Never turn off the Stylus Scan while the Operate light is flashing. Doing so may damage the device.

5. When the Operate light stops flashing, click

check pattern

that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.

Nozzle check patterns:

Good sample

Print head needs to be cleaned

in the Head Cleaning dialog box to confirm

Print nozzle

segments are missing

The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern prints in color.

If you find that any segments are missing from the test lines in the check pattern, you may need to repeat the head cleaning and print the check pattern again.

If quality hasn’t improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the Stylus Scan off and leave it off overnight. Then try head cleaning again.

If the print quality still does not improve, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. To replace an ink cartridge before it is empty, see “Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge” in the online

If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.

Note:

To maintain print quality, we recommend turning on the Stylus Scan for at least one minute every month.

For Macintosh users

1. Make sure that the Stylus Scan is on, and the LCD panel is not displaying an ink out message.

2. Click the Utility icon button in the Print or Page Setup dialog box, then click the

3. Follow the on-screen messages.

The Operate light flashes while the Stylus Scan performs a cleaning cycle. A cycle takes about one minute to complete.

Head Cleaning

Reference Guide

button.

Caution:

4. When the Operate light stops flashing, click the button in the Head Cleaning dialog box to print a nozzle check pattern and to reset the cleaning cycle. Use the check pattern to confirm that the head is clean.

If print quality hasn’t improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the Stylus Scan off and leave it off overnight. Then try head cleaning again.

Never turn off the Stylus Scan while the Operate light is flashing. Doing so may damage the device.

Confirmation

If the print quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. To replace an ink cartridge before it is empty, see “Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge” in the online

If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.

Note:

To maintain print quality, we recommend turning on the Stylus Scan for at least one minute every month.

Reference Guide

Using the control panel buttons

1. Make sure that the Operate light is on and that an ink out or ink low message is not displayed.

2. Hold down the

The Stylus Scan starts cleaning the print head and the Operate light begins flashing. Print head cleaning takes about one minute to complete.

Caution:

Never turn off the Stylus Scan while the Operate light is flashing. Doing so may damage the device.

cleaning button for three seconds.

Note:

If an ink out or ink low message is displayed, press the Cleaning button to start the ink cartridge replacement procedure. If you do not want to replace an ink cartridge at this time, press the

cleaning button again to return the print head to its home

position.

3. When the Operate light stops flashing, print a short document to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.

If print quality hasn’t improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the Stylus Scan off and leave it off overnight. Then try head cleaning again.

If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.

Note:

To maintain print quality, we recommend turning on the Stylus Scan for at least one minute every month.

Reference Guide

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility.

Note:

Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in progress; doing so may mar your printout.

For Windows users

1. Make sure A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

2. Access the printer software window. If you need instructions, see “Accessing the printer software” on page 16.

3. Click the

Head Alignment

4. Follow the messages on your screen to align the print head.

For Macintosh users

1. Make sure A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

2. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box.

3. Click the Utility icon button in the Print or Page Setup dialog box, then click the

4. Follow the messages on your screen to align the print head.

tab in the printer window, then click the

Utility

button.

Print Head Alignment

button.

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

You can identify many common problems by looking at the Error light and LCD panel on the control panel. If the Stylus Scan stops working and the Error light is on or flashing, use the following table to help diagnose and solve the problem.

Error light

Error message

Problem and Solution

Printer Error

An unknown printer error has occurred.

Call Service

The used ink tank is full. Turn off the Stylus Scan and

Scanner Error

One of the following scanner errors has occurred: The transportation lock has not been released, the fluorescent lamp needs to be replaced, or the EPSON Stylus Scan is broken.

ADF Jam

No paper is loaded, or paper has jammed in the Automatic Document Feeder.

Turn off the Stylus Scan and contact your dealer.

contact your dealer.

Make sure that the transportation lock is in the unlocked position; then turn the Stylus can off and back on. If the Stylus Scan still does not operate properly, or if this error occurs repeatedly, consult your dealer.

Load paper in the Automatic Document Feeder, or turn off and remove the jammed paper from the Automatic Document Feeder.

Flashing

ADF Cover Open

Flashing

The cover of the optional Automatic Document Feeder is open, or the paper feed unit is slightly open.

Printer Jam

Paper is jammed in the Stylus Scan.

Printer Paper Out

No paper loaded in the sheet feeder.

Black Ink Out

The black ink cartridge is empty.

Make sure that the cover of optional Auto matic Document Feeder is closed and/or push the paper feed unit down until it clicks into place.

Press the The Stylus Sca n should eject the jammed paper and resume printing. If the jammed paper does not clear, refer to “Paper feed or paper jam problems” in the online more instructions.

Load paper into the sheet feeder. Then press the eject button. The Stylus Scan will resume printing or copying.

Replace the black ink cartridge with a new one. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 75 for details.

load/eject button.

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load/

for

Flashing

Off

(Operate light flashing)

Off

Color Ink Out

The color ink cartridge is empty.

Maint. Cover Open

The maintenance cover is open.

Black Ink Low

The black ink cartridge is nearly empty.

Replace the color ink cartridge with a new one. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 75 for details.

The Stylus Scan will not operate unless the maintenance cover is closed. Close the cover.

Prepare a new black ink cartridge.

Off

Color Ink Low

The color ink cartridge is nearly empty.

Prepare a new color ink cartridge.

Typical Problems and Solutions

Most printer problems have simple solutions. Determine the nature of the problem from the descriptions below, and apply the recommended solutions. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 91.

Print quality problems

If you are having print quality problems, try the solutions offered here.

Horizontal banding

Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet

❏

feeder.

Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink

❏

nozzles.

Vertical misalignment

Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet

❏

feeder.

Run the Print Head Alignment utility.

❏

Turn off the

❏

High Speed

instructions, see the printer driver’s online help for Windows. For Macintosh, see “Using the Advanced settings” in the online

Reference Guide

setting in your printer driver. For

Color gaps

Make sure your paper is not damaged, dirty, or old.

❏

Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink

❏

nozzles.

Check the error light and LCD panel message. If error light is

❏

on and the LCD panel displays an Ink Out message, replace the ink cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 75.

Blurry or smeared printout

Try one or more of these solutions.

Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet

❏

feeder.

Make sure your paper is not damaged, dirty, or old.

❏

Set the adjust lever to the “+” position, and make sure the

❏

Media Type setting is set correctly in your printer driver.

Paper feed or paper jam problems

If the printer doesn’t feed paper, feeds multiple pages, or paper is jammed, remove and reload the stack of paper, then press the

load/eject button. If the jammed paper does not clear, follow

the steps below.

1. Click the

2. Select all print jobs and click the

3. Open the maintenance cover and turn off the Stylus Scan.

4. Remove all the paper inside, including any torn pieces.

5. Close the cover, turn the Stylus Scan on, and load the paper again.

EPSON Stylus Scan 2500

button on the task bar.

Cancel

button.

Epson STYLUS SCAN 2500 Setup

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Where to Find Information

Declaration of Conformity

Contents

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

A Few Precautions

When using the Stylus Scan

When handling the ink cartridges

When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Stylus Scan Parts and Functions

Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions

Control panel

Printing Your Page

Loading Special Paper and Other Media

About special media cleaning sheets

Loading Envelopes

Using the Printer Software for Windows

Printer Software Introduction

Getting more information

Accessing the printer software

Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings

Making the Media Type setting

Using the Automatic setting

Using Photo Enhance mode

Using custom settings

Previewing your printout

Getting Information With Online Help

Accessing help from your application

Accessing help from the start menu

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh

Printer Software Introduction

Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings

Making the Media Type settings

Using the Automatic setting

Using Photo Enhance Mode

Using the Custom Mode

Previewing Your Printout

Saving Print Data in Files

Scanning

Placing a Document

Scanning Basics

Starting EPSON TWAIN through your application

Scanning an image

Scanning by pressing the Scan button

Using the Scan Button

The Scan Button Feature

EPSON SMART PANEL

Setting up EPSON Scanner Monitor

Setting Up the Scan Button Feature for Windows 98

Copying

About the Copy Feature

Loading the Paper

Placing a Document

How to Make Copies

Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder

Loading paper into the Automatic Document Feeder

Loading documents manually

Using the Control Panel

LCD panel

Copy button

Stop/Clear button

Paper Size button

B&W/Color button

Copies buttons

Reduce/Enlarge button

Quality button

Lighter/Darker button

Changing the Control Panel Settings

Status Sheet Print

Bottom Margin

Paper Size

Language

Set Factory Default

Using the Copy Utility (from EPSON SMART PANEL)

Accessing the Copy Utility