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Daily Use Guide
Daily Use Guide
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano_______ Rev.C N.Nomoto _______ E.Lipsett _______ A5 size Daily_UK.fm 12/1/00 Pass 0 Daily Use Daily Use Daily Use Daily Use Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 Where to Find Information Setup Guide This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It includes information on setting up your printer and installing the printer software. Daily Use guide This guide provides information on normal printer operation. It also contains troubleshooting tips. EPSON PhotoQuicker User’s Guide This guide provides basic information on EPSON Phot
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 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 printer. EPSON is not responsible for any
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on t
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. A Few Precautions Take note of the following when using the printer, handling the ink cartridges, or choosing a location for the printer. When using the printer Observe the following
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 ❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. ❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them. ❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refi
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. ❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. ❏ Avoid places subject to dust. ❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefull
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 ❏ Make sure that the printable side of the paper is facing up when loading media into the sheet feeder. See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable surface. Some types of media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the illustration. cut corner printable side up ❏ Make sure that the paper stack fits
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 Printing with Windows Printer Software Introduction The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition. If you encounter any problems when
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 Making Changes to Printer Settings The printer driver features the following menus and settings. Main: Media Type, Ink, Mode, Print Preview Paper: Paper Size, Copies, Orientation, Printable Area Layout: Reduce/Enlarge, Multi-Page, Watermark The Mode settings on the Main menu are arranged to give you three levels of control over the printer driver: Automatic, PhotoEnhance and Custom. In
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 Printing with Macintosh Printer Software Introduction The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition. For information on using the printer utilit
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 Making the Media Type setting The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first. In the Print dialog box, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. You can find the correspondences on the online Reference Guide. Replacing Ink Cartridges Using the Printer's Control Panel This printer us
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 1. Make sure that the printer is on, but not printing. Then, open the printer cover. 2. Press down the ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves left to the Ink cartridge replacement position. The power light begins to flash, and the error light begins to flash or remains on. To discover which cartridge requires replacing, refer to the table below, or check EPSON
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 Caution: ❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, the cartridge will become unusable and you will be unable to print. ❏ Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge; otherwise, normal operation and printing may not be possible.
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 Troubleshooting Online Problem Solving For Windows users If you encounter a problem, access the Problem Solver or Technical Support Web Site in one of the following ways: ❏ From the Windows Start menu. Click Start, point to Programs and then to Epson, then click Technical Support. ❏ From Status Monitor 3 Click Technical Support in the Status Monitor 3 dialog box. ❏ From your printer dr
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 ❏ For Windows Me and 98, try reinstalling the USB printer device driver and the printer software. First, uninstall EPSON Printer Software using the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel, then uninstall EPSON USB Printer Devices. Next, reinstall the software as described in Setup Guide. If EPSON USB Printer Devices is not registered in the Add/Remove Programs list, access
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK L T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto Daily_UK.fm A5 size E.Lipsett 12/1/00 The Device Manager menu (for Windows Me and 98) If you canceled the plug-and-play driver installation before the procedure was complete, either the USB printer device driver or the printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Follow the steps below to check the installation and reinstall the drivers. 1. Turn the printer on. Plug the USB cable into the printer and the computer. 2. Ri
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Proof Sign-off: R4C649_UK R T.Kubota CRE Nakano short.bk Rev.C N.Nomoto E.Lipsett Daily_UK.fm A5 size 12/1/00 6. Turn off the printer and restart your PC. Then, reinstall the drivers from the beginning, following the instructions in the Setup Guide. Maintenance To keep your printer is good working condition, use the following utilities included in your printer software. To determine which utility to use, locate your problem in the list, then try the solutions recommended for that problem. I
