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Color Ink Jet Printer
Color Ink Jet Printer
Daily Use Daily Use
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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. Photo Print Software Setup included on the CD-ROM This guide provides information on installing EPSON PhotoQuicker, EPSON PhotoStarter and EPSON CardMonitor. It also contains uninstalling and system requirements. Daily Use guide This guide provides information on normal printer operation. It also contains
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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 use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall
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Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Information for United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . .8 Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the Printer's Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Options and Consumable P
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Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When setting up your printer Observe the following when setting up the printer: ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on t
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❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is
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❏ 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. When using the printer Observe the following when using the printer: ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer’s cabinet. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the p
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❏ Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏ 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 reduc
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❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply port makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that come in contact with this area of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. ® ENERGY STAR Compliance ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this ® product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effi
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Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for the w voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important:The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow — Earth Blue — Neutral Brown — Live If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a pl
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. w Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. c Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 7
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Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions Printer Parts paper support extension sheet feeder paper support printer cover paper support adapter output tray output tray extension edge guides roll paper holder parallel interface cable connector USB interface cable connector 8
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ink cartridge clamps print head adjust lever control panel ink cartridge replacement button Buttons Button Function Turns the printer on and off. P Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the power power is on. Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within b two seconds. maintenane Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out error. Performs print head cleaning if pressed for 3 seconds when the b error light is off. Moves the print head to the ink cartridge r
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Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement e position and charges ink to the printer when ink is out (this orange button is located under the printer cover, not in ink cartridge the control panel). replacement Lights Light Description On when the printer is on. P Flashing when printer is receiving data, printing, replacing power an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. On when the printer is out of paper. Load paper in the b sheet feeder, then press the b main
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Loading Paper Loading Special Paper and Other Media You can print on a wide variety of special media, including ink jet paper, photo quality glossy film, photo paper, transparencies, index cards, and adhesive sheets. Loading instructions When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the following points in mind. Caution: Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not c be used with this printer. The cleaning f
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❏ Load the media printable side up in the sheet feeder. See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable side. 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 under the arrow mark located on the inside surface of the left edge guide. 12
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Loading capacities for EPSON special media Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for EPSON special media. Media Type Loading Capacity 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Up to the arrow mark on the left Quality Ink Jet Paper edge guide. Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards, Ink Up to 30 index cards. Jet Note Cards, and Ink Jet Always place the included Greeting Cards support sheet* under the cards. Photo Quality Glossy Film One sheet at a time for best results. Always place a support sh
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Matte Paper-Heavyweight Up to 20 sheets. Always place a support sheet* under the stack of Matte Paper-Heavyweight. For A3 and Super A3 size, you can only load one sheet at a time. Premium Glossy Photo Paper One sheet at a time. Ink Jet Back Light Film One sheet at a time. Always put a sheet of plain paper under back light film. ColorLife Photo Paper One sheet at a time * Take care not to print on support sheets that are loaded under special media. Loading Envelopes When printing on envelope
