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TM
Artisan 50 Series
Quick Guide
Basic Printing
Maintaining Your Printer
Solving Problems
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Basic Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction After you have set up your printer as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ® ■ Print true BorderFree frame-ready prints on select papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on-screen Epson Information Center by double- clicking the icon for it on your desktop. Please follow these guidelines as you read your p
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Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes. For details, see page 6. 1. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension. 2. Open the front cover and pull out the tray extensions. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left. 4 Loading Paper
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4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. (Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Letter-size or 8 × 10-inch paper 4 × 6 or 5×7-inch paper You can load up to 120 sheets of letter-size plain paper or 20 sheets of photo paper. Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks. If you are just printing text or a rough draft, pla
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Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects. SM 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) or visit Epson’s website. Part Sheet Paper type Size number count
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Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on ® ® your Windows or Macintosh computer, and printing directly on an ink jet- printable CD or DVD. For detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected the printer to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your printer software (
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(If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you are using (see page 13 for details). Select the type of document you’re printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for borderless photos Select your document Orientation Tip: For quic
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Note: For more information about print settings, click Help or see your on-screen Epson Information Center 10. Click OK to save your settings. 11. Click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your print job. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh ® See one of the sections below for your Mac OS operating system. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Select EP
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5. Select the basic page setup options. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option. Note: If the setting you want isn’t shown (for example, Scale), check for it in your application before printing. Or check for it in the settings for your application at the bottom of this window. (If you’re printing from Preview, you see the settings shown below.) Page setup options Pop-up menu 6. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, then select the fo
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8. Click Print. 9. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Select your print job, then select an option to cancel, pause, or resume printing, if necessary. Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 1. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Select the following settings: Select your printer Select your Paper Size Select your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choo
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4. Select Print from the File menu. You see a window like this one: Select your printer Select Print Settings 5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your paper type (see page 13) Select Color or Black/Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. For more information about printer settings,
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9. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 8) or Media Type (see page 10 or page 12) setting in your printer software. This tells the printer what kind of paper you’re using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. For this paper Select this setting Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper
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Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. For detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen Epson Information Center. To prevent errors, make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your CD/ DVD before you print. 1. Turn on
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3. Place the front tray in the CD/DVD position (upper notches). 4. Place the disc on the CD/DVD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lies flat in the tray. CD/DVD adapter 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD 5. Gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the front tray until the arrows on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned. Make sure both sides of the CD/DVD tray slide into the brackets on the front tray. Align the arrows 6. To design and print with Epson P
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Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see your on-screen Epson Information Center. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Windows: Right-cl
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4. Check the nozzle pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines. Nozzles need cleaning Nozzles are clean 5. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head as described in the next section. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head
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3. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the cleaning cycle, which lasts around one minute. The P power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 4. When the P power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean. Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 5. Check the nozzle pattern that prints to see if there are
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Tip: If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (see page 17). If printouts still do not look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge. 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). Use the follow
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Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Pres
