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Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Series
Basics
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Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor i
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 4 Contents
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Introduction ® Your Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Series printer gives you beautiful archival prints on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes. Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ® ■ Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink cartridges, including red and orange inks for improved skin tones and increased vibrancy. ■ Improved gloss optimizer cartridge provides a smooth, uniform glossy coat on glossy papers for an unprecedented look and feel. ■ Enhanced media hand
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Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper types in the sheet feeder, or use the single sheet guide for certain specialty papers (see page 8). For multiple photos, panoramics, and banners, load roll paper using the roll paper holders (see page 10). For thick media, use the front manual feed slot (see page 13). Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder You can load the following paper types and quantities in the sheet feeder. Load other paper types in the rear manual feed slot using the single
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1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions, then open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 2. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. Then press the button on the edge guide and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly). Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. Note: The edge guide moves slightly during paper feeding and printi
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Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide You can print professional quality photos on these paper types using the single sheet guide and the rear manual feed slot: ■ Premium Photo Paper Glossy ■ Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster ■ Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper ■ Epson Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper (See page 15 for available sizes.) 1. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close the paper support. 2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 3. Slide the roll paper edge guide on the
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5. Make sure the printer is on so it can load the paper correctly. 6. Insert one sheet of paper, printable side up and against the right side, then slide the edge guide against the sheet, but not too tightly. Note: Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. 7. Guide the paper into the printer until it meets resistance and hold it there until the printer pulls it in slightly. Once the printer begins feedi
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Loading Roll Paper You can load roll paper or canvas media for printing large images, panoramic images, or multiple photos, with or without borders. You can load roll paper in these widths: ■ 8.3-inches wide ■ 13-inches wide (See page 15 for a list of roll paper and canvas media types and sizes.) Tip: It’s a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges, if necessary, before loading roll paper (see page 35). This is because you must remove roll paper from the printer before repla
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Note: Avoid touching the surface of your paper or canvas media. With canvas media that you have previously loaded, it’s a good idea to cut the edge straight each time you reload it. 6. Move the roll paper edge guide at the back of the printer all the way to the right. 7. Insert the left roll paper holder (marked with a triangle) into the far left slot on the back of the printer (marked with an orange triangle). Then insert the right roll paper holder in the corresponding slot on the right. 8
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9. Slide the roll paper edge guide against the right side of the paper, but not too tightly. Caution: Do not load roll paper or canvas media into the auto sheet feeder (marked with up orange triangles). 10. Guide the paper into the slot until it meets resistance and hold it there until the printer pulls it in slightly. Once the printer begins feeding the paper, let go of it. Note: When loading canvas media, leave 2 to 3 inches of slack in the roll as it feeds and prints for the best result
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3. If you are finished printing on roll paper or canvas media, press and hold the M roll paper button for 3 seconds to feed the paper backward and out of the printer. If it does not feed all the way out, press the M roll paper button again. 4. Turn the knobs on the roll paper holders backward to roll up the paper, then remove the paper and holders from the printer. 5. Press the I paper button to stop the I paper light from flashing. Store the unused roll paper or canvas media in its original
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5. Open the front manual feed slot cover and slide the edge guide left. 6. Insert one sheet of thick media into the front manual feed slot, short edge first with the printable side face-up, until the trailing edge is aligned with the arrows. 7. Slide the edge guide to the side of the media, but not too tightly. Note: If the printer doesn’t load the media and the I paper light flashes when printing starts, gently pull out the media and turn off the printer. Then turn on the printer and try ag
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Available Epson Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects. ® You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Part Sheet Paper name Size number count Epson Ultra Premium Pho
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Part Sheet Paper name Size number count Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches S041809 50 S042038 100 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141 20 S041649 50 S041271 100 B (11 × 17 inches) S041156 20 Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041143 20 Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches S041982 40 Semi-gloss S042122 250 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331 20 Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041327 20 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041405 50 Luster S041913 250 A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041602 250 A3 (11
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Part Sheet Paper name Size number count Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041062 100 Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) S041067 100 B (11 × 17 inches) S041070 100 Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041069 100 Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041636 20 Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041637 20 Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041351 20 White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art
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Printing From Start to Finish ® ® This section describes basic printing from your Windows or Macintosh computer. For detailed instructions, see the online User’s Guide. You can also print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. See page 29 and the online User’s Guide for details. ® To print photos directly from a PictBridge -compatible digital camera connected to the R2000 Series, see the online User’s Guide. Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson Stylus
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3. On the Main tab, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded (see page 27). 4. For the Color setting, select Color or Grayscale for any type of photographic printing. Printing From Start to Finish 19
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5. For the Print Quality setting, select Speed or Quality, or select Quality Options to display a window like this: Use the Speed/Quality slider to set from the following quality levels: ■ LEVEL 1 for fast printing with draft quality. ■ LEVEL 2 for everyday text and image printing. ■ LEVEL 3 for photos and graphics with good print quality and speed. ■ LEVEL 4 for photos and graphics with high print quality and slower speed. ■ LEVEL 5 for the best print quality and slowest print speed (best to
