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Epson
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SureColor
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P5000 User's Guide
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Contents
Epson SureColor P5000 User's Guide ....................................................................................................... 9
Introduction to Your Printer...................................................................................................................... 10
Media Handling.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Printer Features ................................................................................................................................. 10
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts................................................................................. 10
Notations Used in the Documentation ................................................................................................ 11
Printer Part Locations......................................................................................................................... 11
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 12
Product Parts - Top/Inside ............................................................................................................. 13
Product Parts - Rear/Spindle ......................................................................................................... 14
Control Panel Parts ....................................................................................................................... 15
Roll Paper Handling ........................................................................................................................... 19
Removing the Roll Media Adapter - 2-inch Core............................................................................ 19
Installing the Roll Media Adapter - 3-inch Core.............................................................................. 20
Loading Roll Paper on the Spindle ................................................................................................ 21
Installing the Borderless Spacer .................................................................................................... 23
Loading Roll Paper ........................................................................................................................ 24
Cutting Roll Paper ......................................................................................................................... 28
Cutting Roll Paper Manually...................................................................................................... 29
Printing Trim Lines .................................................................................................................... 29
Removing Roll Paper..................................................................................................................... 30
Cut Sheet Handling ............................................................................................................................ 31
Loading Cut Sheets in the Paper Cassette.................................................................................... 32
Loading Cut Sheets in the Rear Manual Feeder............................................................................ 39
Loading Cut Sheets in the Front Manual Feeder ........................................................................... 42
Adjusting the Platen Gap ............................................................................................................... 44
Creating Custom Paper Configurations.............................................................................................. 45
Printing a Custom Paper Configuration List .................................................................................. 47
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations........................................................................................ 47
Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 47
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Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 54
Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 56
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 56
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 56
Paper Configuration Options - Windows ................................................................................... 60
Advanced B&W Photo Options - Windows................................................................................ 61
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 62
Color Management Options - Windows .................................................................................... 62
Advanced Color Controls - Windows ........................................................................................ 64
Paper Source Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 64
Roll Paper Options - Windows .................................................................................................. 65
Using Layout Manager - Windows ............................................................................................ 68
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows..................................................................................... 74
Reduce/Enlarge Options - Windows ......................................................................................... 75
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 75
Selecting Additional Settings - Windows ....................................................................................... 76
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 78
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 80
Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings ................................................................. 80
Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows........................................................................... 80
Saving and Sharing Media Settings - Windows......................................................................... 82
Editing Print Setting Displays - Windows .................................................................................. 83
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 85
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens.............................................................. 86
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 88
Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................... 88
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac .............................................................................................. 89
Advanced Color Settings - Mac................................................................................................. 93
Output Resolution Settings - Mac ............................................................................................. 96
Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................... 96
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac............................................................................................. 97
Selecting Roll Paper Settings - Mac .............................................................................................. 97
Selecting Advanced Media Control Settings - Mac...................................................................... 100
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Advanced Media Control Options - Mac.................................................................................. 101
Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................. 101
Color Matching Options - Mac................................................................................................. 102
Sizing Printed Images - Mac........................................................................................................ 103
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac .......................................................................................... 103
Printing Preferences - Mac...................................................................................................... 104
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ...................................................................................... 105
Checking Print Status - Mac.................................................................................................... 107
Using the Control Panel Menus.............................................................................................................. 108
Accessing the Printer's Menus ......................................................................................................... 108
Maintenance Menu Settings............................................................................................................. 108
Paper Menu Settings........................................................................................................................ 110
Printer Setup Menu Settings ............................................................................................................ 114
Printer Status Menu Settings............................................................................................................ 117
Network Setup Menu Settings.......................................................................................................... 117
Preferences Menu Settings .............................................................................................................. 118
Administrator Menu Settings ............................................................................................................ 120
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Tanks ............................................................................... 121
Checking Ink and Maintenance Tank Status with Windows ............................................................. 121
Checking Ink and Maintenance Tank Status on a Mac..................................................................... 122
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Tanks................................................................. 123
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Tank Part Numbers.................................................................... 124
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 125
Replacing Maintenance Tanks ......................................................................................................... 128
Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank .......................................................................................... 128
Replacing the Borderless Maintenance Tank .............................................................................. 131
Switch Black Ink Type ...................................................................................................................... 135
Switching the Black Ink Type....................................................................................................... 135
Black Ink Type Media List............................................................................................................ 135
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 138
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 138
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 138
Printless Nozzle Check ........................................................................................................... 138
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Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 139
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 140
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 142
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 142
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 144
Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility.............................................................................................. 146
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 147
Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using a Computer Utility .................................................. 148
Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel...................................... 149
Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel............................................. 149
Maintenance and Transportation ........................................................................................................... 152
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 152
Cleaning the Roll Paper Feed Slot............................................................................................... 154
Replacing the Cutter......................................................................................................................... 156
Moving or Transporting Your Product............................................................................................... 162
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 164
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 164
Solving Printer Problems.................................................................................................................. 171
Printer Does Not Turn On ............................................................................................................ 172
LCD Screen Shuts Off ................................................................................................................. 172
Solving Printing Problems ................................................................................................................ 172
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 172
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 173
Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints .......................................................................................... 173
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 174
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 174
Roll Paper Jam Problems ............................................................................................................ 175
Cut Sheet Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette ............................................................... 177
Cut Sheet Paper Jam Problems in the Front or Rear Manual Feeder.......................................... 178
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 179
Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly ...................................................................................... 179
Overall Print Quality is Poor......................................................................................................... 180
Lines Are Misaligned ................................................................................................................... 181
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Prints are Scuffed or Smeared .................................................................................................... 181
Margins Appear in Borderless Roll Prints .................................................................................... 182
Too Much Ink is Consumed ......................................................................................................... 183
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 183
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 185
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 185
Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 186
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 186
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 188
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 189
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 190
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 191
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 191
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 192
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 192
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 193
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 193
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 193
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 195
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 196
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 196
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 197
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 197
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 198
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Epson SureColor P5000 User's Guide
Welcome to the Epson SureColor P5000 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Introduction to Your Printer
Refer to these sections to learn more about your printer and this manual.
Printer Features
Notations Used in the Documentation
Printer Part Locations
Printer Features
The Epson SureColor P5000 printer includes these special features:
High productivity
• PrecisionCore print head capable of 10 channels with 360 nozzles per inch
• Available 200 ml high-capacity ink cartridges with increased black density
• Auto-switching between roll paper and high-capacity cut sheet cassette
Reliability
• Improved dust and static control for reduced print head nozzle maintenance
• Ink-repellent print head surface for reduced nozzle clogging
High resolution
• Prints at resolutions up to 2880 x 1440 dpi
• Supports variable-sized droplet technology as small as 3.5 picoliter
Easy-to-use setup and operation
• Intuitive, easy-to-read, color LCD display
• Four media paths, all front-loaded for easy access
• Easy-to-use software
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Printer
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
You can purchase genuine Epson ink, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To
find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or proimaging.epson.ca (Canada), select
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your product series and product, and click the Where to Buy button. Or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-
7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.
Option or part Part number
Replacement ink maintenance tank (maintenance box 1) T6190
Replacement borderless maintenance tank (maintenance box 2) T6191
Additional 2"/3" roll media spindle C12C811251
Replacement printer cutter blade C12C815351
Cleaning sheets C13S400045
SpectroProofer 17" UVS Spectro17UVS
1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan for
SpectroProofer
1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan EPP49B1
2-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan EPP49B2
Parent topic: Printer Features
Notations Used in the Documentation
Follow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentation:
• Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
• Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
• Notes contain important information about your printer.
• Tips contain additional printing information.
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Printer
Printer Part Locations
Check the printer part illustrations to learn about the parts on your printer.
Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Top/Inside
Product Parts - Rear/Spindle
Control Panel Parts
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Parent topic: Introduction to Your Printer
Product Parts - Front
1 Front cover
2 Ink cartridge cover (left)
3 Paper cassette
4 Output tray
5 Borderless maintenance tank (maintenance box 2)
6 Paper eject support
7 Front manual feeder
8 Ink cartridge cover (right)
9 Control panel
10 Alert light
Parent topic: Printer Part Locations
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Product Parts - Top/Inside
1 Roll paper spindle holders
2 Roll paper cover
3 Roll paper feeder
4 Edge guide
5 Paper support
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6 Rear manual feeder
7 Printer cover
8 Print head
9 Ink cartridges
10 Ink maintenance tank (maintenance box 1)
Parent topic: Printer Part Locations
Product Parts - Rear/Spindle
1 Rear access unit
2 Roll paper holder unit connector
3 USB port
4 Airflow vents
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5 Ethernet/LAN port
6 Status lights
7 AC inlet
8 Removable paper stop (black)
9 Removable paper stop (gray)
10 Spindle
11 3-inch core adapters
12 Borderless printing spacer
Parent topic: Printer Part Locations
Control Panel Parts
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power light
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power button
3 LCD screen
4 paper feed and up arrow button
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Black ink/maintenance button
6 paper source and left arrow button
7 paper feed and down arrow button
8 Menu and right arrow button
9 paper cut button
10 load paper button
11 OK button
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pause/cancel button
pause/cancel light
14 Check ink light
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Check paper light
LCD Screen Display
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1 Status messages
2 Paper source
The icon indicates the current paper source settings. The number appears when a Custom Paper
setting is selected.
: Roll paper with Auto Cut enabled
: Roll paper with Auto Cut disabled
: Cut sheet paper
3 Ink cartridge status
: Amount of ink remaining in the cartridge
: Ink level is low
: Ink cartridge is expended
: Ink error; check the status message on the LCD screen
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: Installed options: SpectroProofer (shown) is the only supported option
5 Photo Black or Matte Black ink selected
Press the Black ink/maintenance button to switch cartridge types
6 Maintenance tank status
: Amount of space remaining in the maintenance tank
: Maintenance tank is nearing the end of its service life
: Maintenance tank is at the end of its service life
7 Roll paper remaining
8 Roll paper margin setting
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9 Platen gap setting
: Narrow
: Standard
: Wide
: Wider
: Widest
Parent topic: Printer Part Locations
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Media Handling
See these sections to load and handle media on your product.
Roll Paper Handling
Cut Sheet Handling
Creating Custom Paper Configurations
Available Epson Papers
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Roll Paper Handling
See these sections to load, cut, and remove roll paper in your product.
Removing the Roll Media Adapter - 2-inch Core
Installing the Roll Media Adapter - 3-inch Core
Loading Roll Paper on the Spindle
Installing the Borderless Spacer
Loading Roll Paper
Cutting Roll Paper
Removing Roll Paper
Parent topic: Media Handling
Removing the Roll Media Adapter - 2-inch Core
For roll canvas media with a 2-inch core, you need to remove the roll media adapter from the paper stop
to match the core size of your roll canvas media.
Note: Thin media (less than 250 gsm) is not supported for this core size.
1. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle.
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2. Push out the two hooks on the black paper stop and remove the gray adapter from the paper stop.
3. To remove the gray adapter from the other paper stop, slide it off the spindle.
Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling
Installing the Roll Media Adapter - 3-inch Core
For roll paper with a 3-inch core, you need to install the roll media adapter onto the paper stop to match
the core size of your roll paper.
1. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle.
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2. Align the triangles on the gray adapter with the triangles on the paper stop and press until the hooks
click into place.
3. Insert the other gray adapter onto the spindle and attach it to the other paper stop.
Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling
Loading Roll Paper on the Spindle
Load roll canvas media on the spindle included with the roll paper unit.
1. Remove any tape and protective paper from the end of the roll. Make sure the paper is cut straight
across to avoid paper feeding problems.
Note: Avoid touching the surface of your paper or resting it on a dusty area. With canvas media that
you have previously loaded, it’s a good idea to cut the edge straight each time you reload it.
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2. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle.
3. Insert the spindle into the roll paper core so that the end of the roll paper is facing towards you.
4. Press the roll paper against the fixed paper stop until that there is no gap between the paper stop
and the roll paper.
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5. Insert the black paper stop onto the spindle and press in until there is no gap between the paper stop
and the roll paper.
Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling
Installing the Borderless Spacer
When you perform borderless printing on roll paper, you may need to install the borderless spacer.
Note: Only 2-inch core media is supported when using the borderless spacer.
1. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle.
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2. Slide the spacer all the way onto the spindle until it reaches the gray paper stop on the other end.
Make sure the holes in the spacer and paper stop line up exactly.
Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling
Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Loading Roll Paper
You can load roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 17 inches (43 cm).
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. On the control panel, press the paper source button.
3. Press the down arrow button to select Roll Paper/Cut or Roll Paper/No Cut, and press the OK
button.
4. Open the roll paper cover.
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5. Place the roll paper in the printer as shown (the black end of the spindle goes on the left).
6. Press the load paper button on the control panel.
7. Insert the leading edge of the roll paper into the rear manual paper feeder until a message on the
LCD screen tells you to press the load paper button.
8. Press the load paper button on the control panel. The printer automatically feeds the paper to the
printing position.
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9. Close the roll paper cover.
Note: To prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer, always keep the roll paper cover closed
unless you are loading or unloading media.
10. On the screen that appears, select one of the following settings:
• If the paper settings are correct, select Yes.
• If you want to change the paper settings, select No so you can adjust the settings.
11. Press the OK button.
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12. Slide out the output tray. Do not raise the paper stopper or the roll paper may not eject correctly.
Note: If you are printing on plain paper or thin media types, or if you are using the optional
Spectroproofer, raise the paper eject support. This prevents paper from curling up in the output tray,
which can cause paper jams and print head strikes.
Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling
Related references
Available Epson Papers
Roll Paper Options - Windows
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Paper Specifications
Related tasks
Removing Roll Paper
Selecting Roll Paper Settings - Mac
Cutting Roll Paper
The printer has a built-in cutter that can automatically cut most paper types, or you can cut your prints
manually. To switch between cutting methods, press the paper source button on the control panel or
adjust the auto cut settings in the printer driver. The setting selected in the printer driver overrides the
control panel setting.
Caution: Use of the built-in cutter is not recommended for the below paper types, as it may lead to
dulling of the blade and more frequent replacement:
• Fine art paper
• Canvas
Caution: Do not use the built-in cutter with these paper types or you may damage or dull the built-in
cutter:
• Vinyl
• Matte poster board
• Adhesive paper
• Banner media
When you print on these paper types, you need to disable the Auto Cut setting and cut the print off the
roll manually.
Cutting Roll Paper Manually
Printing Trim Lines
Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling
Related references
Roll Paper Options - Windows
Related tasks
Selecting Roll Paper Settings - Mac
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Cutting Roll Paper Manually
You can keep your prints on the roll until you manually cut them.
Note: The built-in cutter may not be able to cut some types of media. In addition, heavy or thick media
types may damage or dull the cutter, requiring more frequent replacement.
1. Press the paper source button.
2. Press the down arrow button to select Roll Paper/No Cut, and press the OK button.
3. Run your print job.
4. Press the paper cut button.
Note: If the paper cannot be cut by the built-in cutter, press the paper feed button until your print is
clear of the printer, then cut the print by hand.
Parent topic: Cutting Roll Paper
Printing Trim Lines
When you disable the Auto Cut setting, you can print a trim line (page line) between print jobs as a guide
for manual cutting.
1. Before you print, press the Menu button.
2. Press the down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.
3. Select Roll Paper Setup and press the right arrow button.
4. Select Print Page Line and press the right arrow button.
5. Press the up or down arrow button to select On.
6. Press the OK button to save the setting.
A check mark appears next to the setting.
7. Press the pause/cancel button to exit the menu.
8. Run your print job.
Parent topic: Cutting Roll Paper
Related references
Paper Menu Settings
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Removing Roll Paper
When you finish printing on roll paper, you should remove it from the printer to avoid indenting or
creasing the paper.
1. Open the roll paper cover.
2. Press the load paper button to release the paper. The paper rewinds automatically.
Note: Make sure the roll paper is rewound completely before removing it from the printer.
3. Hold both ends of the spindle and lift it up from the spindle holder.
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4. Remove the black paper stop from the spindle as shown.
5. Remove the roll paper from the spindle.
6. Place the roll paper in its original package.
Note: Store roll paper on its end or horizontally (if the packaging end-caps are installed). Never store
roll paper on its edge, as a flat spot can develop and lead to imaging artifacts on the prints.
Note: Do not store roll paper in dusty areas. Print head maintenance and cleanings increase if dust
accumulates on the paper.
7. Close the roll paper cover.
Note: To prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer, always keep the roll paper cover closed
unless you are loading or unloading media.
Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling
Cut Sheet Handling
You can load a variety of types and sizes of cut sheet paper in your product.
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Loading Cut Sheets in the Paper Cassette
Loading Cut Sheets in the Rear Manual Feeder
Loading Cut Sheets in the Front Manual Feeder
Adjusting the Platen Gap
Parent topic: Media Handling
Loading Cut Sheets in the Paper Cassette
You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes up to 17 inches (43 cm) wide and 0.1 inch (0.27 mm)
thick from the paper cassette.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. On the control panel, press the paper source button.
3. Press the down arrow button to select Cut Sheet, and press the OK button.
4. Lift the edge of the output tray to remove it.
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5. Slide out the paper cassette, then pull it all the way out.
Note: If you are loading paper that is 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) or larger, pull the lever in the
paper cassette to extend it as far as possible and expand the slider all the way to the edge of the
paper cassette.
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6. Slide the edge guides outward.
7. Fan through a stack of paper, then gently tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
8. Load the paper with the printable side facedown and short edge first. Place the paper all the way
back in the paper cassette and next to the right edge. Make sure the paper fits under the arrow on
the left edge guide.
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9. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
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10. Insert the paper cassette and push it firmly into the printer.
Note: If you loaded paper that is 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) or larger, install the paper cassette
cover, aligning the arrows as shown. This cover is important to limit dust from accumulating on cut
sheets in the paper cassette and will help reduce print head maintenance and cleanings.
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11. Replace the output tray.
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12. Adjust the output tray to fit your paper size.
A4 paper: Slide out the third extension, raise the paper stopper, and push the extension back in.
A3 paper: Pull out the third extension and raise the paper stopper.
Super A3 or larger paper: Pull out the second and third extensions and raise the paper stopper.
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Parent topic: Cut Sheet Handling
Related references
Available Epson Papers
Paper Specifications
Loading Cut Sheets in the Rear Manual Feeder
Use the rear manual feeder to load one cut sheet at a time up to 0.3 inch (0.79 mm) thick.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. On the control panel, press the paper source button.
3. Press the down arrow button to select Cut Sheet, and press the OK button.
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4. Open and extend the paper support.
5. Adjust the edge guide to fit the paper width.
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6. Insert a single cut sheet into the rear manual feeder, printable side up, until it reaches the gray
rollers inside the printer.
7. Extend the output tray as necessary to support the sheet as it comes out of the printer.
8. Press the paper feed button on the control panel to feed the paper through the printer.
Parent topic: Cut Sheet Handling
Related references
Available Epson Papers
Paper Specifications
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Loading Cut Sheets in the Front Manual Feeder
Use the front manual feeder to load one cut sheet at a time up to 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) thick.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. On the control panel, press the paper source button.
3. Press the down arrow button to select Cut Sheet, and press the OK button.
4. Press the load paper button to release the pressure roller.
5. Insert paper with the printable side up over the black roller in the front manual feeder as shown.
6. Look through the printer window and make sure the paper is inserted under the gray roller inside the
printer.
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7. Align the edge of the paper with the guide line on the output tray.
8. Press the load paper button to feed the paper through the printer.
9. Extend the output tray to support the paper as it comes out of the printer. Do not raise the paper
stopper or paper may be ejected incorrectly.
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10. When printing is finished, press the load paper button to release the pressure roller so you can
pull out the paper.
Parent topic: Cut Sheet Handling
Related references
Available Epson Papers
Paper Specifications
Adjusting the Platen Gap
If the print quality is not satisfactory when printing on very thin or very thick media, you may need to
adjust the Platen Gap setting to adjust the gap between the media and the print head. Use the widest
gap that maintains high quality printing. Selecting a narrower than required gap can lead to increased
print head maintenance and cleanings.
Note: If you notice scuffs on the first few inches of your prints, this is caused by paper curl and print head
strikes. Make sure your paper is flat. You can also try changing the Platen Gap setting to Wide. If that
doesn’t solve the problem, try changing it to Wider.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the down arrow button to select Printer Setup and press the right arrow button.
3. Press the right arrow button to select Platen Gap.
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4. Press the up or down arrow to select a platen gap setting and press the OK button.
Note: To avoid damaging the printer, do not select the Narrow setting when loading thick media.
A check mark appears next to the selected setting.
5. Press the pause/cancel button to exit the menu.
The platen gap symbol on the LCD screen changes to match the new setting.
Parent topic: Cut Sheet Handling
Related references
Printer Setup Menu Settings
Creating Custom Paper Configurations
You can create and store up to 10 custom paper configurations for use in printing on non-Epson paper or
paper that is not supported by the Epson printer driver.
Note: Custom paper configurations are based on the existing Uni-D and Bi-D print head alignment. For
best results, perform the print head alignment using Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper, Epson Enhanced
Matte Paper, or Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.
1. Load the type of paper that you want to configure in the printer.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.
4. Select Custom Paper and press the right arrow button.
5. Select a number for the custom paper configuration and press the right arrow button.
6. Select Select Reference Paper and press the right arrow button.
7. Select a paper preset that is similar to the paper that you loaded and press the right arrow button.
Note: Use the following guidelines when selecting the reference paper that is closest to the paper
you are using:
• Glossy paper: Photo Paper or Proofing Paper
• Thick paper that is not glossy: Matte Paper
• Thin, soft paper that is not glossy: Plain Paper
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• Cotton paper with a rough surface: Fine Art Paper
• Special media such as film, cloth, poster board, or tracing paper: Others
8. Press the left arrow button to return to the Custom Paper menu.
9. Select Platen Gap and press the right arrow button.
10. Select a platen gap setting and press the OK button.
11. Press the left arrow button to return to the Custom Paper menu.
12. Select Thickness Pattern and press the right arrow button.
13. Press the OK button.
A paper thickness pattern prints.
14. Check the printed pattern and locate the pattern with the most evenly overlapping lines.
Note: It is normal for two patterns to look very similar. Select the most acceptable pattern.
15. Select the number of the most even pattern and press the OK button.
16. Select any additional settings in the Custom Paper Settings menu, as necessary.
17. When you finish changing the custom paper configuration settings, press pause/cancel to exit
the menu.
After you create custom paper configurations, you can print a list of the presets and the settings for each
one.
Note: You can also use the LFP Remote Panel Utility software to create custom paper configurations.
Printing a Custom Paper Configuration List
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations
Parent topic: Media Handling
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Related references
Paper Menu Settings
Printing a Custom Paper Configuration List
You can print a list of the settings for all the custom paper configurations that you have created.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.
3. Select Print Paper List and press the right arrow button.
4. Press the OK button to print the list of your custom paper configurations.
Parent topic: Creating Custom Paper Configurations
Related references
Paper Menu Settings
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations
Once you have created a custom paper configuration, you can select the configuration whenever you
print on the associated media.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the up or down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.
3. Select Paper Type and press the right arrow button.
4. Select Custom Paper and press the right arrow button.
5. Select the custom paper configuration you want to use and press the OK button.
6. Press the pause/cancel button to exit the menu.
The custom paper configuration you selected is displayed on the LCD screen.
Parent topic: Creating Custom Paper Configurations
Related references
Paper Menu Settings
Available Epson Papers
You can purchase genuine Epson ink, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To
find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or proimaging.epson.ca (Canada), select
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your product series and product, and click the Where to Buy button. Or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-
7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.
Note: Paper/media availability varies by country.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Legacy Platine Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S450080 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S450081 25
17 inches (432 mm) × 50 feet
(15.2 m)
Epson Legacy Fibre Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S450086 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S450087 25
17 inches (432 mm) × 50 feet
(15.2 m)
Epson Legacy Etching Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S450092 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S450093 25
17 inches (432 mm) × 50 feet
(15.2 m)
Epson Legacy Baryta Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S450079 25
S450076 1 roll
S450085 25
S450082 1 roll
S450091 25
S450088 1 roll
S450097 25
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S450098 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S450099 25
17 inches (432 mm) × 50 feet
S450094 1 roll
(15.2 m)
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Cold Press Bright Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042310 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042311 25
Epson Cold Press Natural Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042300 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042301 25
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041637 20
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042097 25
Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045037 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045039 25
Epson Hot Press Bright Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S042307 25
S042297 25
S041636 20
S045033 25
S042327 25
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042330 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042331 25
Epson Hot Press Natural Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042320 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042321 25
Epson Exhibition Watercolor Paper
Textured
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045487 20
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045488 25
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S045486 25
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Epson Premium Luster Photo
Paper (260)
8.3 inches (211 mm) × 32 feet
(9.8 m)
13 inches (330 mm) × 32 feet
(9.8 m)
10 inches (254 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)
16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)
Epson Metallic Photo Paper
Glossy
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045590 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045591 25
Epson Metallic Photo Paper Luster Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045517 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045598 25
S042175 20
S041408 1 roll
S041409 1 roll
S042077 1 roll
S042079 1 roll
S045589 25
S045516 25
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) S041156 20
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041143 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
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S041271 100
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Semi-gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041286 20
[216 × 279 mm])
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
S041288 20
[297 × 420 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041289 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041667 50
[216 × 279 mm])
11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) S041290 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm) S041466 20
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042092 25
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041331 20
[216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041327 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041257 50
[216 × 279 mm])
11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm) S041468 50
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
S041260 50
[297 × 420 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041263 50
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042124 25
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Proofing Paper White
Semimatte
Epson Standard Proofing Paper
Publication
Epson Standard Proofing Paper
Commercial
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
S041067 100
[216 × 356 mm])
11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) S041070 100
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041069 100
16.5 × 23.4
S041079 30
inches (420 × 594 mm)
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S041171 100
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045115 100
13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet
S042002 1 roll
(30.5 m)
17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet
S042003 1 roll
(30.5 m)
13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet
S041996 1 roll
(30.5 m)
17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet
S041997 1 roll
(30.5 m)
13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet
S042144 1 roll
(30.5 m)
Epson Standard Proofing Paper
(240)
17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet
S041997 1 roll
(30.5 m)
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045115 100
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Luster
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
S041405 50
S041406 50
[297 × 420 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041407 50
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041604 100
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042084 25
13 inches (330 mm) × 32.8 feet
S041409 1 roll
(10 m)
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
S041341 50
S041343 50
[297 × 420 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041339 50
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041605 100
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S041908 100
Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041896 25
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S041897 25
Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041351 20
White
Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)
17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045255 25
Epson Exhibition Canvas Satin 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)
Epson Exhibition Canvas Gloss 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)
Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural
Matte
13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)
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S045255 1 roll
S045248 1 roll
S045241 1 roll
S045241 1 roll
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural
Satin
Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural
Gloss
Epson Premium Glossy Photo
Paper (250)
Epson Premium Semimatte Photo
Paper (250)
Epson Premium Glossy Photo
Paper (170)
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper 16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet
Epson Singleweight Matte Paper 17 inches (432 mm) × 132 feet
Parent topic: Media Handling
13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)
13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)
16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)
16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)
16.5 inches (419 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)
(30.5 m)
(40.2 m)
17 inches (432 mm) × 132 feet
(40.2 m)
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
S045396 1 roll
S045410 1 roll
S041742 1 roll
S042149 1 roll
S042076 1 roll
S041725 1 roll
S041746 1 roll
S041853 1 roll
You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible paper widths:
Examples of Borderless Paper Types
• Epson Singleweight Matte Paper
• Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper
• Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)
• Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)
• Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250)
• Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
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Borderless Roll Paper Widths
• 10 inches (254 mm)
• 11.8 inches (300 mm)
• 13 inches (330 mm)
• 14 inches (356 mm)
• 16 inches (406 mm)
• 17 inches (432 mm)
Borderless Roll Paper Widths for 2-inch Core Media
(requires use of the borderless spacer)
• 8 inches (203 mm)
• 11 inches (280 mm)
• 16.5 inches (420 mm)
Note: The printer software allows you to create and select custom page sizes. To print borderless on roll
media, make sure the standard or custom size uses a supported width or an error will occur on the
printer.
Parent topic: Media Handling
Related references
Printable Area Specifications
Roll Paper Options - Windows
Related tasks
Selecting Roll Paper Settings - Mac
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Printing from a Computer
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software
on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking
and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
Printing with Windows
Printing on a Mac
Printing with Windows
You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
Selecting Additional Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
Changing Automatic Update Options
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Select the basic settings for the photo or document you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
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3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Preferences, Properties, Print Settings, or Printer Properties
to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Note: You can click Custom Settings to select a custom paper configuration.
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5. If you are using non-Epson paper or media and you need to fine-tune its performance, select the
Media Type setting that is closest to the paper you loaded, click the Paper Config button, and
adjust the paper configuration options as necessary.
6. Select the Photo Black Ink or Matte Black Ink setting according to the media type you are using.
Note: If you set the Auto Black Ink Change option to On in the Printer Setup menu on the control
panel, the black ink is automatically selected when you choose a media type.
7. Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print high quality black and white photos, select the Advanced B&W Photo setting.
Note: The Advanced B&W Photo setting is not available for Commerical Edition printers
(configured with Violet ink).
• To print text and graphics when plain paper is the selected media type, select the Black setting.
8. For the Print Quality setting, select Speed, Quality, or Max Quality (available with certain media
types only), or select Quality Options and choose the quality option that matches the print quality
you want to use.
9. Select the desired color management option as the Mode setting.
10. Select the Source setting that matches the paper feeding method you are using.
11. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
12. If you are printing on roll paper, click the Roll Paper Option button and adjust the settings as
necessary.
13. When Auto Cut is enabled, select the Save Roll Paper checkbox to have the printer cut the roll
paper at the end of the image as it is positioned on the page.
14. If you want to print a photo without borders, select Borderless.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check
the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
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15. To see a preview of how your document or photo will print, select Print Preview. (The preview
appears after you click Print but before printing starts.)
16. To layout multiple print jobs for printing all at once, select Layout Manager.
Paper Configuration Options - Windows
Advanced B&W Photo Options - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
Color Management Options - Windows
Advanced Color Controls - Windows
Paper Source Options - Windows
Roll Paper Options - Windows
Using Layout Manager - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
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Paper Configuration Options - Windows
Select any of the available Paper Configuration options to fine-tune the quality of your print.
Color Density
Adjusts the ink saturation level.
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Drying Time per Print Head Pass
Pauses print head movement for up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry. This lets you
print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink.
Paper Feed Adjustment
Modifies the speed of the paper feeding to compensate for banding in the direction of the print head.
Paper Suction
Decreases the paper suction when printing on thin media, such as drafting paper or backlight film.
Paper Thickness
Adjusts the appearance of details in printouts based on paper thickness.
Note: If you have high speed (bi-directional) printing enabled and small type or fine details appear too
thick, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting.
Platen Gap
Adjusts the distance from the paper to the print head. (Use a wider setting if you are seeing edge
marks or scuffs on your prints.)
Roll Paper Back Tension
Increases or automatically controls the tension for cloth or thin paper, or if the roll paper wrinkles
during printing.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Advanced B&W Photo Options - Windows
If you select Advanced B&W Photo as the Color option, you can easily produce neutral and toned
black-and-white prints. Whether your photo is color or grayscale, you can use this screening and color
management technology to create stunning black-and-white prints. Select Custom as the Mode setting,
then click Advanced and select any of the available options.
Note: Advanced B&W Photo mode is not available for Commercial Edition printers (configured with the
Violet ink).
Color Toning
Adds tone (hue) to your black-and-white output. The default is Neutral, which provides a neutral tonal
scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that
the presets affect the target in the tone color circle.
Tone
Changes the entire tonal scale of your black-and-white output. While Darker is the default setting, you
may see better results if you choose Dark. The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black-and-
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white print. Click on any portion of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the
tone (hue) to add to your print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you add.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of your image.
Shadow Tonality
Controls tonality only in the shadow areas of your image.
Highlight Tonality
Controls tonality only in the highlight areas of your image.
Max Optical Density
Adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by lowering the density
setting.
Highlight Point Shift
Helps reduce gloss differential on glossy media by adding density to the highlights of your image.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level and select any of the available Print
Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the
paper type and border setting you have chosen.
High Speed
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Finest Detail
Sharpens edges on vector-based data including text, graphics, and line art. (This setting does not
affect photographs.)
Note: Enabling Finest Detail may decrease the print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Color Management Options - Windows
You can adjust the Mode setting to fine-tune the colors in your printout or turn off color management in
your printer software.
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If you select Automatic as the Mode setting, you can choose from these options:
Charts and Graphs
Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image.
EPSON Standard (sRGB)
Increases the contrast in images.
Note: This is the standard mode for most photos and documents when not using an ICC profile.
Adobe RGB
Matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color standard. Use this setting if your source file was
captured in Adobe RGB.
If you select Custom as the Mode setting, you can choose from these options:
Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and
Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the
midtone density using the Gamma setting.
PhotoEnhance
Lets you choose from various Scene Correction settings to automatically analyze your photos.
Note: PhotoEnhance uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off
PhotoEnhance to retain the special color effects.
ICM
Automatically adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile and the selected Media Type setting,
using the Image Color Matching system. Click the Advanced button to choose the input profile and
other settings.
Note: In most cases, you get better results by applying color management in your application, rather
than in the printer driver.
Off (No Color Adjustment)
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.
Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off.
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Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Advanced Color Controls - Windows
If you selected Custom as the Mode setting and Color Controls from the dropdown menu, you can
click the Advanced button to select detailed settings.
The Color Controls screen lets you specify values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and
individual Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color tones. You can choose from two Printer Color Adjustment
modes and two Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to adjust color.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Paper Source Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that
source.
Roll Paper
Selects roll paper loaded in the roll paper holder.
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Roll Paper (Banner)
Selects roll paper loaded in the roll paper holder for a series of continuous images without any margin
space between them.
Paper Cassette
Selects the paper in the cassette.
Manual Feed
Selects the paper in the front or rear manual feeder.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Roll Paper Options - Windows
Select any of the available roll paper options.
Note: Some settings may not be available, depending on the Roll Paper Option you selected for your
paper size.
Auto Cut options:
• Off: Select this option to cut your prints manually.
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• Normal Cut: Creates a margin at the top and bottom of your image. These margins vary by media
type and may be changed from their defaults using custom media settings.
• Single Cut: Prints images within the same print job end-to-end with no gap between them. Borderless
images may overlap slightly.
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• Double Cut: Increases the space between each image and trims each print individually, providing the
cleanest edge with no image overlap for borderless printing.
Auto Rotate
Automatically positions the image or file to fit the roll paper. When Auto Rotate is selected, select the
width of the paper as the Roll Width setting.
Print Page Line
Prints lines between pages as a guide for manual cutting.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
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Using Layout Manager - Windows
Layout Manager lets you create a poster or display by dragging multiple pieces of print data created in
different applications onto one sheet of paper for printing.
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You can also place the same print data multiple times as shown here.
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You can place print data in different sizes and orientations to maximize media usage, as shown here.
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You can place print data on roll paper as shown here.
1. Open the file you want to print in your application.
2. Select the print command in your application.
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3. Select Layout Manager on the Main tab and choose an option for the Size setting that matches the
size of the document in your application.
Note: You select the size of the paper you are printing on in a later step.
4. Click OK and then click Print, if necessary.
The Layout Manager screen opens and displays one page in the layout.
5. Leave the Layout Manager screen open and repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange additional print data. The
pages are added to the Layout Manager screen.
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6. Do the following to arrange objects on the Layout Manager screen:
• Drag pages to move and resize them.
• Use the tool buttons and the Object menu to align and rotate pages.
• Resize and replace whole pages in the Preference or Arrangement Settings screens.
Note: See the Layout Manager screen help for details.
7. Click File > Properties, then select your print settings, including the size of the paper you are
printing on, on the Main tab.
8. Click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen and click Print.
Note: To save the current job to a file, click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen, save the
file, and close the Layout Manager screen. To open the saved file later for editing or reprinting, rightclick the printer icon in the Windows taskbar, click Layout Manager, and open the file.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
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Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
You can select a variety of sizing and layout options for your document or photo on the Page Layout tab.
• To change the orientation of your printed document or photo, select the Portrait or Landscape
checkbox.
• To rotate or flip the printed image, select the Rotate 180° or Mirror Image checkbox.
• To select multiple copies and their print order, select the Copies, Collate, and Reverse Order
options.
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• To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge checkbox and
select sizing options.
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select
the Multi-Page checkbox and select the options you want.
• To enlarge your image beyond the limits of your application program, select the Optimize
Enlargement checkbox.
Note: The driver can increase the image size up to 650% and decrease the output resolution to stay
within the pixel limitations. Depending on the resolution of the original image and the print size, you
may see reduced print quality.
• To print a color background on the page, select the Print Bckg Color checkbox and click Color
Settings to select the color you want to use.
• To print the time, date, and other information about your print job at the top or bottom of the page,
select the Job Settings checkbox and click Details to select the settings you want to use.
• To print on both sides of the paper, select the Double-Sided Printing checkbox and select the
options you want.
Reduce/Enlarge Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Reduce/Enlarge Options - Windows
You can select any of the Reduce/Enlarge options to size your printed image.
Fit to Page
Sizes your printed image to fit on the paper you loaded and selected as the Output Paper setting.
Fit to Roll Paper Width
Sizes your printed image to fit the width of the roll paper you loaded.
Custom
Sizes your printed image by the percentage you select as the Scale to setting.
Parent topic: Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
You can select these Multi-Page options to set up your multi-page print job.
N-up
Prints 2 (2-up) or 4 (4-up) pages on one sheet of paper.
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Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a large poster with or without borders. Click the
Settings button to select the layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
Selecting Additional Settings - Windows
You can run maintenance utilities and select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to
your product.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings.
3. Click the Utility tab.
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You see a window like this:
4. Select any of the following options, as necessary:
• Nozzle Check to print a nozzle check pattern to check whether the print head nozzles are
clogged.
• Head Cleaning to clean the print head if you notice banding or gaps in your printouts.
• Print Head Alignment to align the print head if printouts appear grainy or out of focus.
• Epson Status Monitor 3 to check the printer's status.
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• Monitoring Preferences to select the error notifications displayed on the Epson Status Monitor 3
screen, or add a shortcut to the utility in the Windows taskbar.
• Print Queue to display a list of all waiting print jobs, view information on the data waiting to be
printed, and delete or reprint the jobs.
• Language to select the language you want to use for the printer software screens.
• Printer and Option Information to set the time to turn off the printer automatically.
• Speed and Progress to select various printing options.
• Menu Arrangement to arrange the Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size options by frequency of
use.
• Export or Import to save the print settings to a file or import them from a file. This is useful when
you want to select the same print settings on multiple computers.
• Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 to optimize printer settings and create and manage custom paper
configurations. This option is available only if Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 is installed.
• Epson Color Calibration Utility to perform printer calibration. This option is available only if the
Epson Color Calibration Utility is installed.
5. Click OK to close the printer software window.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using a Computer Utility
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1. Click OK to save your settings.
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You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Checking Print Status - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Checking Print Status - Windows
During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control
printing and check ink cartridge status.
• To cancel printing, click Cancel.
• To see print jobs waiting to print or to cancel printing, click Print Queue.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings
You can save groups of print settings or media settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs. You
can export these settings as a file so you can share them with other users. You can also edit the settings
displayed in the printer software screens.
Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows
Saving and Sharing Media Settings - Windows
Editing Print Setting Displays - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows
You can save your print settings so you can use them for future print jobs.
1. Select the print settings you want to save.
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2. Click Save/Del at the top of the Main or Page Layout tab in your printer software.
You see a window like this:
3. Verify that your settings are correct, enter a name for the group of settings in the Name field, and
click Save.
Note: If you need to delete a group of settings you have created, select the name of the group of
settings from the list and click Delete.
4. Do the following as necessary:
• Select the name of the group of settings from the Select Setting list and use them to print.
• To export the settings, click Save/Del, select the name of the group of settings, click Export,
select a location, and enter a file name.
• To import a group of settings, click Save/Del, click Import, select the file you want to use, and
click Open. Then use the settings to print.
Parent topic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings
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Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Saving and Sharing Media Settings - Windows
You can save and share settings you have selected for a particular media type so you can use them for
future print jobs.
1. Select the Media Settings you want to save on the Main tab, as necessary.
2. Click Custom Settings.
You see a window like this:
3. Verify that your settings are correct, enter a name for the media settings in the Name field, and click
Save.
Note: If you need to delete a group of settings you have created, select the name of the settings
from the list and click Delete.
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4. Do the following as necessary:
• Select the name of a media setting as the Media Type setting and use it to print.
• To export the settings, click Custom Settings, select the name of the media settings, click
Export, select a location, and enter a file name.
• To import settings, click Custom Settings, select the name of the media settings, click Import,
select the file you want to use, and click Open. Then use these settings to print.
Parent topic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Editing Print Setting Displays - Windows
You can arrange the displayed print settings so you can easily select the settings you use most often.
1. Click the Utility tab in the printer software.
2. Select Menu Arrangement.
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You see this window:
3. Select the item you want to edit.
4. Order or group items in the List box as follows:
• To move and reorder items, drag and drop them in the list.
• To add a new group (folder), click Add Group.
• To delete a group (folder), select the group and click Delete Group.
• To hide a group, drag and drop it to Not Display.
Note: If you delete a group, the group folder is deleted but the items within the folder remain.
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5. Click Save.
Parent topic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that
program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can
select new default print settings.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings.
You see the printer settings window:
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3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
4. Click OK.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for
printing in any program session.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings.
You see the printer settings window.
3. Click the Utility tab.
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You see these options:
4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.
5. Click OK to close the printer software window.
The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Changing Automatic Update Options
Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can
change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Software Update Settings.
You see this window:
3. Do one of the following:
• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.
4. Click OK to exit.
Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Printing on a Mac
You can print with your product using any Mac printing program, as described in these sections.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software
on Epson's support website.
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac
Selecting Roll Paper Settings - Mac
Selecting Advanced Media Control Settings - Mac
Managing Color - Mac
Sizing Printed Images - Mac
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
Select the basic settings for the photo or document you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. Select your product as the Printer setting.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the
print window.
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You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the Mac OS version and the application
you are using.
5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
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6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting.
• To print a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless
option. You can also create a custom paper size, but the highest available Output Resolution
setting is limited to Fine - 360 dpi.
• To print on roll paper, select a roll paper size or one with a Borderless option.
Note: For roll paper, make sure the maximum width of your photo is set to 17 inches to fit in the
width of your roll paper (set the margins to 0 in your application software).
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
7. Choose portrait or landscape as the Orientation setting.
8. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image
above for the Preview application.
9. Select Printer Settings from the pop-up menu.
Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Printer
Settings. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button.
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You see these settings:
10. Select the Paper Source setting.
11. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the media type settings list
for details.
Note: The Ink setting may change depending on the size and type of paper you select. To avoid
changing black ink more often than necessary, set the printer to the type of black ink you usually use
on the control panel.
12. Select one of the following as the Print Mode setting:
• Select EPSON PrecisionDot for any type of photographic printing.
• Select Advanced B&W Photo to print black-and-white photos on certain types of photo paper.
See the list of Advanced B&W Photo options for details.
• Select Black/Grayscale when using plain paper.
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13. Select one of the following as the Color Mode setting:
• Charts and Graphs: Performs color correction based on the sRGB space. Click the Advanced
Color Settings tab to use advanced color controls.
• EPSON Standard (sRGB): Increases the contrast in images. Click the Advanced Color Settings
tab to use advanced color controls.
• Adobe RGB: Matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color standard. Use this setting if your
source file was captured in Adobe RGB. Click the Advanced Color Settings tab to use advanced
color controls.
• Off (No Color Adjustment): Turns off color management in your printer software so you can
manage color using only your application software.
Note: If desired, you can instead use ColorSync to manage colors. In most cases, you get better
results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver.
14. Select the Output Resolution setting you want to use.
15. Select any of the available print options.
Advanced Color Settings - Mac
Output Resolution Settings - Mac
Print Options - Mac
Parent topic: Printing on a Mac
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Selecting Roll Paper Settings - Mac
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac
Advanced Color Settings - Mac
When you click the Advanced Color Settings tab, you see one of the screens below depending on the
Print Mode setting you selected.
• EPSON PrecisionDot
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You can specify values for adjusting gamma, brightness, contrast, saturation, and individual Cyan,
Magenta, and Yellow color tones.
• Advanced B&W Photo
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You can select any of the available options.
Color Toning
Adds tone (hue) to your black-and-white output. The default is Neutral, which provides a neutral tonal
scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that
the presets affect the target in the tone color circle.
Tone
Changes the entire tonal scale of your black-and-white output. While Darker is the default setting, you
may see better results if you choose Dark. The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black-andwhite print. Click on any portion of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the
tone (hue) to add to your print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you add.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image.
Shadow Tonality
Controls tonality only in the shadow areas of your image.
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Highlight Tonality
Controls tonality only in the highlight areas of your image.
Max Optical Density
Adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by lowering the density
setting.
Highlight Point Shift
Helps reduce gloss differential on glossy media by adding density to the highlights of your image.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
Output Resolution Settings - Mac
You can select any of the Output Resolution settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some
settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Draft - 180 dpi
For draft printing on plain paper at low resolution
Draft - 360 dpi
For draft printing on plain paper.
Fine - 720 dpi
For everyday text and image printing.
Fine - 1440 dpi
For everyday text and image printing with higher print quality.
SuperPhoto - 1440 dpi
For photos and graphics with good print quality and speed.
SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi
For the best print quality but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
Print Options - Mac
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,
depending on other settings you have chosen.
Super Microweave
Increases detail but may reduce print speed.
High Speed
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
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Finest Detail
Sharpens edges on vector-based data including text, graphics, and line art. (This setting does not
affect photographs.)
Note: Enabling Finest Detail may decrease the print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac
You can select a variety of layout options by selecting Layout from the pop-up menu on the print
window.
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet
pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.
• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.
Parent topic: Printing on a Mac
Selecting Roll Paper Settings - Mac
To print on roll paper, you select the roll paper size and roll paper options from the Printer Settings
menu.
1. Select Roll Paper Settings.
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You see this window:
Note: Some settings may not be available, depending on the Roll Paper option you selected for your
Paper Size.
2. Select one of the following Auto Cut Settings:
• Off: Select this option to cut your prints manually.
• Normal Cut: Creates a margin and the top and bottom of your image. These margins vary by
media type and may be changed from their defaults using custom media settings.
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• Single Cut: Prints images within the same print job end-to-end with no gap between them.
Borderless images may overlap slightly.
• Double Cut: Increases the space between each image and trims each print individually, providing
the cleanest edge with no image overlap for borderless printing.
3. Select the following settings as necessary:
• Select the Auto Rotate checkbox and select the roll paper width to fit the images to the paper
size.
• Select the Print Page Line checkbox to print trim lines around images when you select a banner
paper size.
• Click Save Roll Paper to minimize the amount of blank paper wasted when you print on banner
paper.
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• Use the Expansion slider to adjust the amount of image expansion when printing borderless
images.
Note: This option is available only when you choose a Paper Size setting with a Borderless
option.
4. Click Print.
Parent topic: Printing on a Mac
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Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Selecting Advanced Media Control Settings - Mac
If you are using non-Epson media and need to fine-tune its print quality, select Advanced Media
Control from the pop-up menu. Select the available options as necessary.
Note: Before adjusting the Advanced Media Control settings, select the Media Type setting that is
closest to the paper you are using.
Advanced Media Control Options - Mac
Parent topic: Printing on a Mac
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