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Stylus Photo 1400 - User's Guide

1. If no cartridges are low or expended the cartridge holder moves directly to the ink cartridge replacement position Go to step 6 Caution To avoid damaging the printer never move the print head by hand Do not touch the area shown below when you are changing ink cartridges 5 Press the ink button again If more than one cartridge is low or expended the next low or expended cartridge moves to the amp mark Press the ink button to continue checking the cartridges After the printer identifies all the low or expended ink cartridges the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position 50 Maintaining Your Printer 6 Open the cartridge cover 7 Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it straight out Dispose of it carefully Don t take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it Warning If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water 8 Remove the new cartridge from its package Caution Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing Replacing an Ink Cartridge 51 9 Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge Caution You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before you install it otherwise print quality may decline or you may not be able to print Don t remo
2. rtd Pry Print head needs to be cleaned 5 Ifthere are no gaps or lines click Finish If there are gaps or lines or the test patterns are faint click Clean and follow the on screen instructions to clean the print head Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or dots or lines are missing you may need to clean the print head This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly Print head cleaning uses ink so clean it only if quality declines Note Before you clean the print head check the print head nozzles first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned This saves ink For more information see page 43 This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility You can also clean the print head by holding down the ink button on the printer for three seconds This only works when the red ink light is off Before you clean the print head make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer Caution When you don t turn on your printer for a long time print quality can decline so turn it on and print a few pages at least once a month to maintain the best print quality 44 Maintaining Your Printer E Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and the red ink light is off If the red ink light is flashing or on you need to replace a cartridge see page 46 for details D
3. ormat for tylus oto Photo 1400 Paper Size US Letter t Select your Paper Size 8 50 in x 11 00 in 1 1 Select your document gt ka or image orientation Orientation Scale Cancel OK 2 Select Stylus Photo 1400 from the Format for pop up menu 3 Select your Paper Size For borderless printing select a paper size with the Sheet Feeder Borderless option See page 23 for details 4 Select Tr portrait or Tel landscape as the Orientation setting Click OK 6 Open the File menu and select Print You see a window like this one 3 Select Stylus Printer Stylus Photo 1400 I omer L Photo 1400 Presets Standard HJ Copies amp Pages 21 Select Print Settings Copies 1 M Collated Pages All S z OFrom 1 to 1 L PDFw Preview 7 Supplies 7 L Cancel Print 7 Select Stylus Photo 1400 from the Printer pop up menu 8 Select Print Settings from the pop up menu 18 Printing from Start to Finish 9 Select the following Print Settings as necessary 10 Note In certain programs you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings Printer Presets Page Setup Media Type Color Mode i Stylus Photo 1400 2 Standard 21 Print Settings LS Select your Standard Media Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper LZ P S 2 s Select Color or Color My O Grayscale
4. Fine Art Papers Luxurious weight texture and finish give these fine art papers a true museum quality appearance Specialty Papers For projects that showcase your favorite photos including greeting cards iron on transfers and transparencies See the inside back cover for a list of just some of the Epson paper types and sizes you can use with the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 See your User s Guide for a complete list of compatible Epson papers Genuine Epson Inks Look for the number below to find your cartridges Its as easy as remembering your number Black T079120 Cyan 1079220 Lt Magenta T079620 Magenta 1079320 Yellow T079420 Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Borderless 4 x 6 inches Part number 8041934 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041935 Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Borderless 4 x 6 inches S041808 S041727 Borderless 5 x 7 inches S041464 Borderless 8 x 10 inches S041465 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041286 S041667 Borderless 11 x 14 inches S041466 US B 11 x 17 inches S041290 AS 11 7 x 16 5 inches Super B 13 x 19 inches S041288 S041289 Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Borderless 4 x 6 inches S041982 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041331 Super B 13 x 19 inches S04132
5. always use Epson papers With proper care photographs from your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 will last for many years As with traditional photos Epson recommends proper care that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life RB Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity smoke and high levels of ozone As with all photographs keep your prints away from direct sunlight Keep your prints away from high temperatures For proper storage keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid free archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores m Always keep unused paper in the original package Printing Borderless Photos 29 Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text graphics and photos directly on any 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 You can print on both regular 12 cm and 8 cm mini CDs and DVDs Caution Use only ink jet printable CDs and DVDs for printing Thermal printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with this printer otherwise the ink may smear Follow the steps in these sections to print on CDs or DVDs m Cleaning the Rollers below m Inserting a CD or DVD on page 31 m Designing and Printing a CD
6. 5 x 11 inches S041141 S041649 S041271 S041272 US B 11 x 17 inches S041156 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041143 Epson Bright White Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041586 Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Borderless 8 x 10 inches S041467 Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041257 Borderless 11 x 14 inches 5041468 A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches S041260 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041263 Loading Paper 11 Part Paper name Size number Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041568 Double sided Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041341 Matte Epson Enhanced Male Paper A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches S041343 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041339 Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041062 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Legal 8 5 x 14 inches S041067 US B 11 x 17 inches S041070 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041069 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041405 Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches S041406 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041407 S041604 Epson Iron on Cool Peel Transfer paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041153 Epson Iron On Transfer Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041106 You can purchase genui
7. A shielded USB 2 0 AB cable Using an improperly shielded cable or a USB 1 1 cable may cause the printer to malfunction Requirements and Notices 73 Important Safety Instructions Before using the printer read and follow these safety instructions Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label Use only the power cord that comes with the printer Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed 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 Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in temperature or humidity shocks or vibrations or dust Do not place the printer near a radiator heat
8. Automatic Quality Speed O Advanced L PDF Preview Supplies 7 Lh Select higher quality or faster printing if available Cancel ERE L Click Print Note For more information about printer settings click the button Depending on your settings you can choose other options from the pop up menu including m Copies amp Pages Select the number of copies you want or a page range R Layout Select page layout options m Paper Handling Select page printing options such as Reverse print order R ColorSync or Color Management Select ColorSync or adjust the color controls or gamma setting or turn off color adjustments in the printer software m Expansion Reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing See page 29 for details Extension Settings Select a wider platen gap if ink smears Summary View a list of all your selections Printing with a Macintosh 19 11 Click the Advanced button and select the following settings as necessary Printer Presets Page Setup Media Type Color Mode Stylus Photo 1400 T ar Standard Print Settings 9 Standard Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy H Color O Automatic Advanced Print Quality Photo RPM l p A High Speed C Mirror Image Select Photo RPM for the best print quality on certain paper types Select various print C PDFW 7
9. C Preview Supplies 7 Cancel options here Note When you select Photo RPM for the highest quality printing will take longer 12 Click Print 13 To monitor the progress of your print job click the printer icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop If youre using Mac OS X 10 2 8 click the Print Center icon instead then double click Stylus Photo 1400 in the Printer List window 20 Printing from Start to Finish The following window appears and shows the progress of your print job If necessary you can click the print job to select it then use these buttons to cancel pause or resume printing Pause printing Resume printing eoe Stylus Photo 1400 Cancel printing Q Eu 2 ty J Delete Hold Stop Jobs Utility Supply Levels f Active Completed img267 tif lt Page 1 of 1 Processing job Status Name img267 tif Printing Tip You can also press the a paper button on your printer to cancel printing 14 When youre finished close the printer window or Print Center Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper youre using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Iron on Cool Peel Tra
10. DVD with Windows on page 33 m Designing and Printing a CD DVD with a Macintosh on page 37 Cleaning the Rollers Before you print on CDs or DVDs you need to clean the rollers inside your printer You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper 1 Make sure your printer is turned on and several sheets of letter size paper are loaded 2 Press the af paper button to feed a sheet of paper through the printer 3 Repeat step 2 several times 30 Printing from Start to Finish Inserting a CD or DVD Make sure the data music or video is burned on your ink jet printable CDs or DVDs before you print Otherwise dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors when you burn the data 1 Turn on your printer Note Before you insert a CD or DVD make sure the printer is turned on Otherwise the disc may not be positioned correctly Then follow these steps 2 Remove any paper from the sheet feeder 3 Ifthe output tray is open push it all the way in 4 Lift up the printer cover then press and release the front cover as shown to open the CD DVD tray guide 5 Close the printer cover Printing on CDs and DVDs 31 6 Place the CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray with the white or printable side face up Make sure the disc lies flat in the tray To print on a small CD or DVD 8 cm place the small CD DVD ring on the tray first then place the CD or DVD inside the ring Caution Make sure you alw
11. Order to automatically paper Type Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper v Print Preview correct photos Size Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in ki Select your paper Size Ink Levels Orientation i a Portrait AS 7 7 i h Q 7 1 landscape Select your document Click here Of Image Reset Defaults Online Support Advanced for more orientation options L gK _ Cancel Help Select from these Quality Option settings Draft For rough drafts with reduced print quality Text For text only documents with higher text quality Text amp Image For documents with text and images with higher quality Photo For photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo For photos or graphics with high print quality Select Sheet as the Source setting Make sure the paper Type and Size settings match the paper you ve loaded in the printer See Selecting the Correct Paper Type on page 21 Select the direction you want your image or document to print as the Orientation setting Select Portrait for vertical orientation or Landscape for horizontal Select PhotoEnhance to automatically correct your photos Printing with Windows 15 9 For more printing options click the Advanced button Then select the following settings as necessary Select a color management method To choose No Color Adjustment click ICM first A Main gt Page Layout EA Maintenance Paper amp Quality Options Color Management Sheet X Borderl
12. a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures R Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna R Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected R Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 76 Requirements and Notices WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connect
13. as described on page 31 Start Epson Print CD Open the File menu and select Print Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series is selected then click Print Density Confirmation Pattern Click Print 36 Printing from Start to Finish 6 After the pattern is printed examine the print If you need to adjust the color make the Print Color Correction setting lighter or darker as necessary Then repeat these steps but select either Second or Third as the Print Density Confirmation Pattern Position setting to print your second or third pattern on the disc Note You can print three density patterns on one disc Each pattern is printed in a different location 7 Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours Then check the saturation levels again Note You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in Epson Print CD to adjust color saturation For additional information open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select Help Topics Designing and Printing a CD DVD with a Macintosh You can use Epson Print CD to create and print a disc design with images graphics and text Designing a CD DVD with a Macintosh 1 Open the Applications folder open the EPSON Print CD folder then select EPSON Print CD Adjust Background 2 To adda background image click the background icon You see the following window 3 To select a background image click Select Background locate the folder your imag
14. bottom areas may decline or the area may be smeared depending on the media Please refer to your manual for details PDF v Preview Supplies Standard Cancel T Print 8 Select Stylus Photo 1400 in the Printer pop up menu 9 Select Print Settings from the pop up menu Note In certain programs you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings The automatic photo correction feature is not available with Macintosh 28 Printing from Start to Finish 10 Select one of the following Media Types to match the paper youre using R Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Presentation Paper Matte Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Presentation Matte E Premium Presentation Paper Matte Note If you re not sure which Media Type to select see the table on page 23 11 Select Quality for higher quality or Speed for faster printing using the slider if it is available Note If you need to adjust the amount of image expansion necessary for borderless printing select Expansion from the pop up menu and adjust the Expansion slider 12 Click Print to start printing Storing and Displaying Your Prints The special Epson Claria inks designed for your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when printed on Epson papers and properly displayed or stored For best results
15. defective one If your printer is being repaired Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the printer or a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option may be another model of like kind and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered printer will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered printer Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada Using this product for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not considered normal use damage maintenance or service from such use will not be covered under this warranty This warranty is not transferable This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distri
16. special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers and recommends these papers to ensure high quality results Note When you use special paper check the package for special instructions on loading and using the paper Caution If your Epson special paper includes a cleaning sheet don t use it with this printer the sheet may jam inside your printer Epson offers the following special papers for the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Part Paper name Size number Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Borderless 4 x 6 inches S041934 Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041935 Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi gloss Borderless 4 x 6 inches S041982 Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041331 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041327 10 Printing from Start to Finish Part Paper name Size number Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Borderless 4 x 6 inches S041808 Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper S041727 Borderless 5 x 7 inches S041464 Borderless 8 x 10 inches S041465 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041286 S041667 Borderless 11 x 14 inches S041466 US B 11 x 17 inches S041290 A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches S041288 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041289 Epson Photo Paper Glossy Borderless 4 x 6 inches S041809 Epson Glossy Photo Paper S042038 S041134 S041671 Letter 8
17. stops flashing before you turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on If the print head stops moving or the printer stops making noise but the green power light is still flashing after 5 minutes turn off the printer If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on contact Epson as described in Where To Get Help on page 71 RB Turn off the printer then make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is closed completely Also make sure no packing material remains in the printer Wait a moment then turn the printer back on to clear the error You re having problems installing the printer software E Carefully follow the installation instructions on the Start Here sheet Do not connect your printer to the computer until you are instructed to do so and make sure the cable is securely connected Also make sure your system meets the requirements shown on page 73 R Close your other programs including any screen savers and virus protection software and install the software again 60 Solving Problems RB Ifyou are using a Macintosh and you do not see the printer name in the Format for menu on the Page Setup screen you may need to set up your printer in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center See the Start Here sheet for instructions E If youre using Windows 2000 and you see an error message or your software doesn t install corr
18. the screen 4 Click Next You see a Picture Selection window Z lt Photo Printing Wizard Picture Selection Pictures with check marks will be printed To print all pictures click Select All Ca C 5 Select the photo s you want to print and click Next You see the Printing Options window Z lt Photo Printing Wizard Printing Options Select the printer and paper you want to use Select EPSON Stylus What printer do you want to use ears x lus Photo 1400 Series instal Printer Photo 1400 Series EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Si Your pirts wil look best f you select the conect paper before pining To select paper cick Click Printing S Preferences Bab aaa Currently selected paper Pain Paper Bright White Paper Printing Borderless Photos 25 6 Select EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series and click Printing Preferences You see the printer settings window S EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series Properties ca Main E Page Layout K Maintenance Quality Option K S R O Draft OTesxt Otext amp lmage Phoig Best Photo Borderless Paper Options Print Options check box V PhotoEnhance Source Sheet x V Borderless Reverse Order Type Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy X Print Preview Size 4x 6in v Ink Levels Orientation a 4 i A 4 J 4 J Portrait 3 5 5 k bh O Landscape Show Settings Reset Defaults Online Suppor
19. 30 minutes turn the printer off and on and it should print at normal speed Problems and Solutions 61 The printer sounds as though it is printing but nothing prints E If youre using Windows make sure your printer is selected If you re using a Macintosh make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 44 for instructions Make sure the printer software settings are appropriate for the paper size youre using R The printer won t operate properly if it s tilted or at an angle Place it on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile Your printer is performing routine maintenance Printing is too slow Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 73 If you re printing a high resolution image you need more than the minimum requirements listed You may also need to R Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility R Close open programs that you re not using B Increase your systems memory RAM For the fastest printing try these tips R Set the Quality Option to Draft Windows or the Quality Speed slider to Speed Macintosh R Ifyour printer is connected to a USB hub disconnect USB devices that you re not using Note Borderless printing takes longer especially near the edges of the p
20. 400 from the printer list then click OK 3 Select CD DVD or CD DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting 4 Select None as the Test Print Pattern setting 38 Printing from Start to Finish 5 Click Print Click here and select Select your CD or Stylus Photo 1400 DVD type Print EPSON C select Printer Manual Print Printer Stylus Photo 1400 Copies 1 Media Type CD DVD Color Correction Test Print Pattern Light Standard Strong None Click None 000 O O O Oprint Density Check Pattern eerie aaa beer yaar Position irst Time Second Time Time Adjust Print Position Horizontal 0 0 mm Vertical 0 0 mm O Print Position Check Pattern Position Adjustment _ C Tray C Note When you set the copies setting to 2 or more remove each CD or DVD from the tray after it has been printed and then place the next disc on the tray see page 31 Press the a paper button to resume printing After you print handle the CD or DVD carefully To allow the ink to dry wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight Note If printing on a full face hub printable disc you may need to adjust the print position to maximize the print area If you need to adjust the print position or color see the next section or page 41 Adjusting the Print Position with a Macintosh If your printed images an
21. 7 Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Borderless 4 x 6 inches S041809 S042038 S041134 S041671 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041141 S041649 S041271 S041272 US B 11 x 17 inches S041156 Super B 13 x 19 inches 8041143 Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Borderless 8 x 10 inches S041467 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041257 Borderless 11 x 14 inches S041468 AS 11 7 x 16 5 inches S041260 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041263 Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041341 AS 11 7 x 16 5 inches 5041343 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041339 Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041062 Legal 8 5 x 14 inches S041067 US B 11 x 17 inches S041070 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041069 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041405 A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches S041406 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041407 S041604
22. CDs and DVDs 33 4 To add text click the 250 button Enter your text and use the tabs to apply formatting and special effects then click OK To open the window again double click any block of text Text Settings Text Text Settings Text Color Shadow Distortion Text Vacation Photos Vacation Photos T Auto Arch 5 To curve a single line of text click the text in the main window and drag the red handle up or down Then adjust it using the other handles that appear 6 When youre finished choose Save as from the File menu to save your file Note For additional help with Epson Print CD open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select Help Topics Printing on a CD DVD with Windows After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD you re ready to print 1 Open the File menu and select Print Printer EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series Copies 1 Media Type CD DVD X Print Color Correction Lighter Default Darker Adjust Print Position Print Confirmation Pattern MIR EL Click None None eE C Print Density Confirmation Pattern Tray i E this Manual Print C Print Position Confirmation Pattern a caneet_ m 34 Printing from Start to Finish Select EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series Select your CD or DVD type 2 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series is selected 3 Select CD DVD or CD DVD Premium Surface a
23. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 User s Guide 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 its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product While some countries laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circ
24. S SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you visit our website at http www epson com To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you visit http support epson com You can also write to Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty 79 80 Requirements and Notices Index A Accessories 7 1 Aligning print head 53 to 54 Automatic mode Macintosh 19 B Banding 63 Basic printing Macintosh 18 to 21 Windows 14 to 17 Blank pages 68 Blurry images 63 Borderless expansion Macintosh 29 Windows 27 Borderless printing 23 to 29 C Cable USB 73 Camera phone printing from 42 Cancelling printing Macintosh 21 Windows 17 CDs adjusting print density 36 to 37 41 adj
25. about the current cartridge Update Click a cartridge image to display information about it Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package Ink cartridge Part Number Black 79 1079120 Cyan 79 T079220 Magenta 79 1079320 Yellow 79 1079420 Light Cyan 79 1079520 Light Magenta 79 T079620 Caution To ensure the best results use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson s warranty Replacing an Ink Cartridge 47 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller To find the nearest reseller please call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at http www epsonstore com U S sales or http www epson ca Canadian sales Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port If ink gets on your skin wash it off with soap and water If it gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Caution After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed
26. aper 62 Solving Problems Print Quality Problems You see banding light lines Your printout is blurry or smeared The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 44 for instructions Select a higher print quality and turn off S ave High Speed mode see page 15 Windows fi l or page 19 Macintosh for instructions i Make sure the Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded see page 21 for guidelines Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up It s usually brighter or whiter The ink cartridges may need replacing see page 46 for instructions Make sure you re using genuine Epson ink cartridges and you use them within six months after you open the packages If you have a Macintosh try using Automatic mode see page 18 for instructions Align the print head see page 53 for instructions Make sure your paper isn t damp or curled or loaded face down the printable side should be face up Make sure your paper is not damaged dirty or too old Make sure the Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded see page 21 for guidelines Use a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on screen Reference Guide Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks Problems and Solutions 63 R Make sure youre using genuine Epson ink cartridge
27. aper against the right edge behind the tab Slide the left edge guide against it but not too tightly Store paper flat to prevent curling Paper dust may have built up on the paper rollers Use Epson Ink Jet Printer Cleaning Sheets part number 8041150 to clean the rollers as follows Caution Do not use the cleaning sheets that come with Epson special papers they may jam inside your printer 1 Remove any paper loaded in the printer s sheet feeder 2 Remove the instruction sheet from the sticky side of the cleaning sheet Caution Do not follow the loading instructions on the sheet they are not correct for your printer Follow the steps here instead 66 Solving Problems 3 Position the cleaning sheet in the printer s sheet feeder with the cut corner in the lower left Make sure the sticky side of the cleaning sheet is face up Sticky side of cleaning sheet Cut corner 4 Press the Af paper button to feed the sheet through the printer 5 When the sheet ejects repeat steps 3 and 4 to feed the sheet through two more times Then discard the cleaning sheet CD DVD Printing Problems Images and text are not centered on the CD DVD Adjust the print position as described on page 35 Windows or page 39 Macintosh Ink smears on the CD DVD or printing is too light m Make sure youre using ink jet printable CDs or DVDs R Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to dry for at least 24 hours before playing the
28. as gaps you need to clean the print head as described on page 44 Turn off the printer after it prints the test page Then reconnect the USB cable and turn on your printer and computer m Ifthe test page prints the problem probably lies in your software settings the USB cable or your computer or your software may not be installed correctly To uninstall and reinstall the software see page 70 R Ifthe test page doesn t print you may have a problem with your printer Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions on page 60 If nothing works contact Epson as described in Where To Get Help on page 71 Diagnosing Printer Problems 59 Problems and Solutions Tip If you don t find the information you re looking for in this section please check the on screen Reference Guide Setup and Software Installation Problems Tip Periodically it s a good idea to check Epson s support website at epson com support for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer software Download instructions are posted for your convenience With Windows you can also click Start or select Programs or All Programs select EPSON and click EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series Driver Update for printer driver updates The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation R The first time you install ink cartridges the printer must charge its print head for three minutes or so Wait until charging finishes the green power light
29. ays use the small CD DVD ring when printing on 8 cm CDs or DVDs and that the disc and ring lie flat on the tray otherwise the printer may be damaged 12 cm disc 8 cm disc J CD DVD ring as Always use this piece with 8 cm discs gt 7 Slide the tray into the CD DVD guide Push in the tray until the arrows on the tray and the tray guide are aligned as shown below pa 8 Follow the instructions on page 33 Windows or page 37 Macintosh to design and print with Epson Print CD 32 Printing from Start to Finish Designing and Printing a CD DVD with Windows You can use Epson Print CD to create and print a disc design with images graphics and text Designing a CD DVD with Windows 1 Double click the EPSON Print CD icon on your desktop 2 To add a background image click the background icon You see a window like this Background File No Background Clipboard TWAIN Background Options Display Elements Note If you have already chosen a background you see a different screen Click Select Image 3 Do one of the following R To select one of the background images provided with Epson Print CD click the Background tab select the image and click OK m To select one of your own images click the File tab click Browse to locate your image folder then click OK You see thumbnail images of all the files in the folder Select your image and click OK Printing on
30. buted or certified by Epson This warranty does not cover ribbons ink cartridges or third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer or user added boards or components Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product 78 Requirements and Notices fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced you will be held responsible for the costs incurred THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATE
31. ce from your measurement in the Right Space box 9 Click OK to save the measurements 40 Printing from Start to Finish Adjust Print Position For Macintosh 0 0 mm 0 0 mm M value Entry mm Right Space 25 0 2 mm Adjusting the Print Density with a Macintosh If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density CDs and DVDs from different manufacturers may absorb ink differently so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern and then make adjustments as necessary 1 Place an extra ink jet printable CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray and insert it into the printer as described on page 31 2 Start Epson Print CD 3 Open the File menu and select Print 4 Make sure Stylus Photo 1400 is selected then click Print Density Check Pattern 5 Click Print 6 After the pattern is printed examine the print If you need to adjust the color make the Color Correction setting lighter or darker as necessary Then repeat these steps but select either Second Time or Third Time as the Print Density Check Pattern Position setting to print your second or third pattern on the disc Note You can print three density patterns on one disc Each pattern is printed in a different location 7 Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours Then che
32. ck the saturation levels again Note You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in Epson Print CD to adjust color saturation For additional information open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select EPSON Print CD Help Printing on CDs and DVDs 41 Direct Printing from a Digital Camera or Camera Phone You can connect a digital camera or camera phone that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT printing to the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 and use the camera or phone to control printing of your photos A cable may not be included with your camera or phone Check your camera or phone manual to see if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT If it doesn t the red ink and 4 paper lights flash alternately when you connect your camera or phone Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras or phones The file format of your images must be JPEG and the size of each image must be at least 80 x 80 pixels but not more than 9200 x 9200 pixels 1 Make sure your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 is turned on but not printing 2 Load the type of paper you want to use See page 7 3 Connect the USB cable that came with your camera or phone to the er PictBridge port on the front of the printer 4 Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or phone 5 Turn on your camera or phone 6 Use your camera or phone to select the photos you want to print adjust any necessary settings and print your photos Se
33. d enlargements without trimming You can print borderless photos on these papers and sizes Epson Ultra Paper Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Paper Type or Paper name Sizes Media Type setting Epson Ultra Premium Photo 4 x 6 inches Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo 4 x 6 inches 5 x 7 inches 8 x 10 inches Premium Photo Paper Glossy Paper Paper Luster Epson Premi um Luster Photo A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches Super B 13 x 9 inches Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 11 x 14 inches US B 11 x 17 inches A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches Super B 13 x 19 inches Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 x 6 inches Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches US B 11 x 17 inches Super B 13 x 19 inches Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Presentation Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet US B 11 x 17 inches Matte Paper Super B 13 x 19 inches Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches Premium Photo Semi gloss Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Paper Semi Gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Super B 13 x 19 inches Photo Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Printing Borderless Photos 23 Paper name Sizes Paper Type or Media Type setting Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epso
34. d text are not centered or positioned the way you want you may need to adjust the printing position You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD 1 Place an extra ink jet printable CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray and insert it into the printer as described on page 31 2 Start Epson Print CD Printing on CDs and DVDs 39 3 Open the File menu and select Print i Print EPSON Printer Stylus Photo 1400 Copies 11 Media Type CD DVD LC Manual Print Test Print Pattern Light Standard O None 0006 O O O O O00 3 2 1 O 1 42 43 Strong D0 E Correction Position First Time Raona 0 0 E Print Position Check Patter O Print Density Check Pattern Second Time Third Time rn Vertical 0 0 mm Position Adjustment Print Position Click Print Position Check Pattern 4 Make sure Stylus Photo 1400 is selected then click Print Position Check Pattern 5 Click Print The confirmation pattern is printed on the CD or DVD 6 Remove the CD or DVD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks labeled Top and Right You ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for accurate measurements 7 Open the File menu select Print then select Position Adjustment You see a screen like this 8 Click Value Entry then input the Top distance from your measurement in the Top Space box Enter the Right distan
35. day printing It provides you with these advanced features R Claria Hi Definition ink for the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity R Smooth gradations and sharp detail with Epson s patented MicroPiezo print head and DX5 technology Automatic photo correction when printing from Windows True BorderFree frame ready prints on select 4 x 6 5 x 7 8 x 10 letter size 11 x 14 11 x 17 13 x 19 and even 12 x 12 scrapbook size papers CD and DVD printing on ink jet printable CDs and DVDs PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT printing directly from your digital camera or camera phone Exif Print The Exif Exchangeable Image File Print format includes information about your digital camera settings in JPEG TIFF files so your printer and application can use them to create accurate print settings Most digital cameras store Exif Print information such as shutter speed metering flash exposure settings resolution and lens use in the JPEG TIFF image file Your printer uses the information to ensure the most accurate image reproduction Welcome 5 About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software see the Start Here sheet This book contains instructions on loading paper printing with Windows and Macintosh printing borderless photos printing on CDs and DVDs direct printing from a digital camera or camera phone maintaining your printer and solving basic problems For more inf
36. disc or inserting it in a drive R Adjust the print density as described on page 36 Windows or page 41 Macintosh R Adjust the brightness or contrast See the Epson Print CD on screen help Problems and Solutions 67 Printed CDs or DVDs are dirty Clean the rollers as described on page 30 The CD DVD won t feed into the printer Turn on your printer and gently insert the CD DVD tray along the tray guide until the arrows on the CD DVD tray and tray guide match each other For more information see page 31 The CD DVD tray is ejected or not fed correctly when a print job is sent R Reinsert the CD DVD tray correctly see page 31 for instructions RB If the tray is ejected when you start a print job the printer is not ready Wait until you see a message on your screen asking you to insert the tray Then reinsert the tray and press the 47 paper button Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted as if viewed in a mirror Turn off the Mirror Image setting in the printer software or your application program If youre printing on Epson Iron on Cool Peel Transfer paper the image should be inverted The printer prints blank pages E If youre using Windows make sure your printer is selected If you re using a Macintosh make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows R The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 44 for instructions The margins are incorrect RB Make sure th
37. e paper from the sheet feeder Green power light is on red Af paper and red ink lights flash alternately An unsupported device is connected to the S PictBridge port Only devices compatible with PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT can be connected to this port See page 42 for more information The power light is off red af paper and red ink lights flash Paper may be blocking movement of the print head or the printer may have an internal error Turn off the printer then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects Wait a few seconds then turn the printer back on again If the lights are still flashing contact Epson as described on page 71 58 Solving Problems Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer or some other source Before you run a printer check make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer l Turn off both the printer and computer Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer Make sure letter size plain paper is loaded in the printer Press the 4 paper and power buttons together to turn on the printer Continue holding down the 4 paper button until the green power light starts to flash then release it paper button power button A test page prints showing the printer s ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern If the pattern h
38. e paper settings are correct for your paper size For instructions see page 14 Windows or page 18 Macintosh Choose the correct margins for your paper size If youre using a Macintosh make sure you choose the same printer in the Page Setup window and the Print window 68 Solving Problems Use the Print Preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print Make sure the paper is positioned all the way to the right of the sheet feeder Slide the left edge guide against the paper The image size or position is incorrect Make sure the paper and layout options are set correctly See page 14 Windows or page 18 Macintosh for instructions Your images may not match the width height proportions of the paper size or layout you re using and may be cropped to fit You see incorrect characters Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 73 Then try printing again If you re using a switch box or USB hub with your printer connect the printer directly to your computer instead Too many copies are printing Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for multiple copies Output is not what you expect when printing borderless photos Make sure you are printing on paper that supports borderless printing See the list of supported borderless paper types and sizes on page 23 Use the expansion setting to adjust how the i
39. e side up against the right edge guide and behind the tab The printable side is usually whiter or glossier than the other side Larger paper Tab Smaller paper Tab Always load the short edge first even for landscape printing You can load about 120 sheets of plain paper See page 13 for capacity guidelines on special paper such as photo or matte paper 5 Press in the release button on the left edge guide and slide the guide against the left edge of the paper but not too tightly Larger paper Smaller paper Release button Note The left edge guide moves slightly during paper handling and printing Do not adjust the guide if it moves Loading Paper 9 Follow these guidelines when loading paper R Dont load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the left and right edge guides R Load the printable side face up It s often glossier or whiter than the other side Always load the short edge first even when printing in landscape mode Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first If you experience paper feeding problems try loading fewer sheets If youre using special paper check the package for additional instructions on loading and using the paper Special Papers You can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper Coated papers however provide superior printouts because they absorb less ink Epson provides
40. e your camera or phone manual for details 42 Printing from Start to Finish Maintaining Your Printer Follow the steps in these sections to keep your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 in great shape and transport it if necessary R Checking the Print Head Nozzles below m Cleaning the Print Head on page 44 m Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 46 m Aligning the Print Head on page 53 m Cleaning the Printer on page 54 L Transporting the Printer on page 55 Checking the Print Head Nozzles You can run a nozzle check to see if the print head needs cleaning Follow the instructions below Before you check the print head nozzles make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer 1 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and the red ink light is not on If the red ink light is on you need to replace a cartridge see page 46 for details 2 Make sure letter size plain paper is loaded in the printer 3 Windows Right click the 2 printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Nozzle Check Macintosh Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2 Select SP 1400 Series in the printer list click OK and select Nozzle Check Maintaining Your Printer 43 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to print the nozzle check pattern Print head does not need to be ioe cleaned H l
41. ectly you may not have software installation privileges Contact your System Administrator m Make sure Windows 2000 or XP was preinstalled on your system The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you ve upgraded from Windows 95 R Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in Device Manager See your Windows help system for details If it s not working contact your computer manufacturer R Ifyoure printing on a network see your on screen Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network Printer Problems The printer is on but nothing prints R Make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 73 R Runa printer check as described on page 59 If the test page prints make sure your software is installed correctly You may need to uninstall and reinstall it as described on page 70 Make sure there is no packing material in the printer If youre printing on a network you need to set up your printer for network y P g y p your p printing as described in your on screen Reference Guide RB Ifyou print continuously for an extended period the paper may temporarily stop feeding or the print head carriage may pause for a while to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged If this happens you can continue to print but Epson recommends that you stop and leave the printer on for about 30 minutes After
42. ed to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Epson America Inc Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Ink Jet Printer Model B321B Declaration of Conformity 77 Epson America Inc Limited Wa
43. egin printing Borderless Printing with a Macintosh 1 Open the photo you want to print in a printing application 2 Open the File menu and select Page Setup You see the Page Setup window Settings Page Attributes 12 Format for Stylus Photo 1400 Select Stylus Photo 1400 EPSON SP 1400 Series 1 Paper Size 4 x 6 in Sheet Feeder B T 4 00 in x 6 00 in 15 3 Orientation Scale 100 Cancel 3 Select Stylus Photo 1400 from the Format for pop up menu Printing Borderless Photos 27 4 Select your Paper Size setting to match the paper youre using See the list of supported borderless sizes beginning on page 23 X Setting A4 gt US Letter gt Format for US Legal 8x 10in 5x7in Paper SizeurAe aM OM O t alate mee STG a5 9 3 5x5in 16 9 wide 4 x 7 11 in v 4 x 6 in Sheet Feeder Borderless Y YM Y 5 Select Tr portrait or Te landscape as the Orientation setting 6 Click OK 7 Open the File menu and select Print Select Stylus Photo 1400 Printer Stylus Photo 1400 Presets Standard Sag Select Print Settings Print Settings Page Setup Sheet Feeder Borderless Media Type Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy LC Color Color S Mode Automatic Quality A Speed O Advanced Print Quality Photo v High Speed Ba C Mirror Image Print quality in the top and
44. es See your on screen Reference Guide for more information Problems with Paper Feeding Paper doesn t eject fully or is wrinkled If the paper doesn t eject fully you may have set the wrong paper size Press the a paper button to eject the paper then select the correct paper size If it s wrinkled when it ejects the paper may be damp or too thin Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on screen Reference Guide Problems and Solutions 65 Paper doesn t feed correctly or jams in the printer R Make sure the paper support extension is pulled up R Ifpaper doesn t feed remove it from the sheet feeder reload it against the right edge then slide the left edge guide against the paper m If multiple pages feed at once remove the paper from the sheet feeder fan the edges to separate the sheets and carefully reload it m Ifpaper jams press the 4 paper button to clear the jam If that doesn t work turn off the printer open the cover and pull the paper out from the front including any torn pieces Then turn on the printer reload paper and press the 47 paper button If your paper loads incorrectly or jams frequently m Use new smooth high quality paper loaded printable side up Make sure the paper is not curled creased wrinkled too thin or too old Fan the edges of the stack of paper to separate the sheets Dont load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide Place the p
45. es are stored in select the one you want then click Open A a aw Ha Pa Dark 7 igw Ta 4 Click OK in the Adjust Background so ed 7 Inner Edge Blur None 7 window s LE Outer Edge Blur None L Spot Color Effect Mosaic None 79 ron Gamma Correction 1 2 o Rotation angle 0 7 Select Background TWAIN Reset Delete Background TL Cancel L OK Printing on CDs and DVDs 37 5 To add text click the T button In the Text Settings window type your text then use any of the options in the window to format it You can also use options in the Color Settings and Object Settings windows D Text Settings Font American Typ szea Style C Bold O talic C Underi Layout van Left O Center O Align Right Text Orientati Horizontal l O vertical Character Spacing Narrow Wide _ l v CE C Add Shadow 6 To curve a single line of text click the text in the main window and drag the red handle up or down Then adjust it using the other handles that appear 7 When youre finished choose Save as from the File menu to save your file Note For additional help with Epson Print CD open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select EPSON Print CD Help Printing on a CD DVD with a Macintosh After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD you re ready to print 1 Open the File menu and select Print 2 Click the Select Printer button and select Stylus Photo 1
46. ess 9 Color Controls Gamma Select Paper amp Quality Options as necessary PhotoEnhance 4 Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy ICM Select Photo RPM Photo RPM lt K Color Mode EPSON Vivid X for the best print Letter 8 1 2 x11 in lt quality on certain Sa paper types Orientation Landscape Brightness f Print Options v M Reverse Order Contrast Select Print Options as necessary Saturation 2 High Speed Cyan Grayscale V Edge Smoothing Magenta Print Preview Yellow Custom Settings lt Save Setting ff eset Defaults Online Support Note When you select Photo RPM for the highest print quality printing will take longer For more information about advanced settings or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later click the Help button or click the button and then click on the area you need help with 10 If you want to change the layout settings click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary 11 Click OK to save your settings then click OK or Print to start printing 16 Printing from Start to Finish During printing the following window appears and shows the progress of your print job You can use these buttons to cancel pause or resume printing You can also see an estimate of your ink levels Click to pause or resume
47. ing vent or other heat source or in strong light or direct sunlight Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation Do not block or cover openings in the printer case or insert objects through the slots Place the printer on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions It will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle Make sure the back of the printer is at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall Do not spill liquid on the printer Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around this product Doing so may cause fire Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage the printer Always turn the printer off using the power button When this button is pressed the green power light flashes Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the green power light stops flashing 74 Requirements and Notices Before transporting the printer make sure that the print head is in the home far right position and the ink cartridges are in place Leave the ink cartridges installed Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing Except as specifically explained in your documentation do not attempt to service the printer yourself Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified se
48. isplaying Your Prints sae we e rnnr 29 Printing on CDs and DVDs 8 oc hee hi ae A Satna tA att Bde alt ah AB 30 Cleaning the Rollers xes e RR eae N Got Me a Be ew Sd 30 Insertinga CD or DVD wo cee ee 31 Designing and Printing a CD DVD with Windows 005 33 Designing and Printing a CD DVD with a Macintosh 37 Direct Printing from a Digital Camera or Camera Phone 255 42 Maintaining Your Printer e e naana 43 Checking the Print Head Nozzles a0 ss 43 Cleaning the Print Head sss 44 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 6 sd bre S40 Soha one Wie Mahe aceon Biden ha 46 Checking the Ink Status cioc water E R RR R ete idi R T 46 Purchasing Ink Cartridges cate s e wate Gm nnn 47 Ink Cartridge Precautions s s s x e ahah Re ate dae Seta cate 48 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 2 0c cece eee 49 Aligning thePrint Head aoc d eth ae See eae day Se eee 53 Cleaning the Printer coetera wi aati sacle ata e a A ae ae Ong 54 Transporting the Printer A acon anata al ME teat Mi dase ta Sadana tren leh tea AL 55 Solving Problems 0000 e eee eee eens 57 Diagnosing Printer Problems ws ss acta aoe Shwe eeea weeds Soe thes 57 Running a Printer Check anh ars Sau 8 Sila ae ta elses ls everhrin Roark te Meebo a 59 Problems and Solutions xs x e e ee 60 Setup and Software Installation Problems 0 000 eee eae 60 Print r Problems 2 s 0 0 0 et ie ton bee eS es ae ee he te ie 61 Print Quali
49. k cartridge beyond the date printed on the package For best results use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them This could damage the print head After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing Important Safety Instructions 75 m The IC chip on these ink cartridges retains a variety of cartridge related information such as the ink cartridge status so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely However each time the cartridge is inserted some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check m Ifyou 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 into contact with this area of the cartridge Do not touch the ink supply port or the surrounding area R Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward Do not store cartridges upside down FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
50. l Support Adobe Photoshop Elements Telephone 206 675 6358 Web www adobe com support 72 Solving Problems Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software your system should have A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium III 800 MHz processor Pentium 4 processor 2 GHz or faster recommended Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows Vista 512MB RAM 2GB or more recommended 300MB free hard disk space 1GB or more recommended SVGA monitor with at least a 256 color display CD or DVD drive for installing the printer software USB connection requires a computer with preinstalled Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows Vista a Windows compliant USB port Windows compliant Hi Speed USB 2 0 port recommended and a shielded USB 2 0 AB cable Using an improperly shielded cable or a USB 1 1 cable may cause the printer to malfunction Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software your system should have Macintosh PowerPC G4 733 MHz or faster or Intel Core processor Macintosh OS X 10 2 8 or 10 3 9 to 10 4 x 512MB RAM 2GB or more recommended 300MB free hard disk space 1GB or more recommended SVGA monitor with at least a 256 color display CD or DVD drive for installing the printer software A built in USB port Hi Speed USB 2 0 port recommended
51. mage fits on the page See Printing Borderless Photos on page 23 Don t choose a custom paper size setting when printing borderless photos Problems and Solutions 69 Uninstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities For example this might be necessary when you upgrade your operating system You don t need to uninstall Epson Print CD or your on screen Reference Guide Windows 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect its USB cable 2 Click Start or 6 and select Programs or All Programs 3 Point to Epson or Epson Printers then select Epson Printer Software Uninstall With Windows Vista when you see the User Account Control screen click Continue 4 In the next window select EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series and click OK Then follow the on screen instructions 5 Restart your computer then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software Macintosh 1 Insert the Epson printer software CD ROM into your Macintosh 2 Open the Epson CD ROM desktop icon 3 Double click the English folder then double click the OSX folder Note You may have to scroll down to see these folders 4 Double click the Installer icon 5 When the Installer window appears select Uninstall from the pop up menu in the upper left and click Uninstall 6 Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the printer software Note If the name of your printer remains in the P
52. more ink cartridges are low on ink When the red ink light stays on you need to replace one or more cartridges Ink button and light You ll also see a message on your screen when you print telling you which cartridge is low or expended When a cartridge is more than six months old you may need to replace it if printouts don t look their best If the quality doesn t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off Checking the Ink Status To check the ink status do one of the following B Windows Double click anns the printer icon on EPSON Yod your taskbar in the ne lower right corner of your screen You seea f g window like this one Ink Levels Note a A Z Click here To see the part numbers to display for the ink cartridges 10794 T0791 10795 T0796 T0793 T0792 information currently installed in your about your printer click Information cartridges Ok Buy Epson Ink 46 Maintaining Your Printer R Macintosh Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2 Select SP 1400 Series in the printer list click OK then select EPSON StatusMonitor You see a window like this one ean EPSON StatusMonitor EPSON E SP 1400 Series EPSON USB EPSON StatusMonitor Remaining Ink level RUR Click the image of the ink cartridge to display information
53. n Enhanced Matte Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches Super B 13 x 19 inches Ultra Premium Presentation Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight 8 x 10 inches Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 11 x 14 inches A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches Premium Presentation Paper Matte Super B 13 x 19 inches See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings R Borderless Printing with Windows below R Borderless Printing with a Macintosh on page 27 R Storing and Displaying Your Prints on page 29 Borderless Printing with Windows These instructions cover printing from the Windows XP Picture and Fax Viewer but you can print borderless photos using these driver setting instructions from any Windows application 1 Locate the photo you want to print on your computer 2 Right click the photo highlight Open With and select Windows Picture and Fax Viewer newphoto jpg Windows Picture and Fax Viewer DER Note In Windows Vista you can select a photo on your system and click Print Then select your printer paper size and type on the next screen To select the rest of your print options click Options at the bottom of the screen and select Printer Properties Then continue with step 7 to select the necessary options Print icon 24 Printing from Start to Finish 3 Click the a Print icon at the bottom of
54. n to print a basic document or photo For instructions on printing borderless photos see page 23 For more advanced printing instructions see your on screen Reference Guide 1 Open the File menu and select Print You see a print window like this one General Select Printer Add Printer i Select your printer here Microsoft XPS Document Writer Click here to open your printer software Status Ready E Print to file Preferences Location et Page Range 9 AI Number of copies 1 Z Selectio Current Page Pages 1 65535 Cl Collate Enter either a single page number or a single page range For example 5 12 a 22 33 2 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series is selected 3 Click the Properties or Preferences button If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen 14 Printing from Start to Finish 4 On the Main tab select the basic print settings Select the type of document you re printing Printing Preferences GA Main G Page Layout QE Maintenance Quality Option s J 4 l l HE Draft Text amp Ilmage Photo Best Photo Select Sheet Paper Options Print Options Select TM Source Sheet a Borderless Bales PhotoEnh a nv Select your i Reverse
55. ne Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales 12 Printing from Start to Finish When loading Epson special papers follow these capacity guidelines Paper name Loading capacity Epson Presentation Paper Matte A3 or larger sizes Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 50 sheets Smaller sizes 100 sheets Epson Bright White Paper 80 sheets Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Ultra pson Ultra Epson Prem Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte pson Matte Paper Heavyweight Premium Photo Paper Luster ium Luster Photo Paper A3 or larger sizes 10 sheets Smaller sizes 20 sheets pson Prem ium Presentation Paper Matte Double sided pson Double Sided Matte Paper Epson Iron on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Iron On Transfer Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets One sheet Loading Paper 13 Printing with Windows Follow the instructions in this sectio
56. nk cartridge status so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely However each time the cartridge is inserted some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check If you remove a cartridge that is low for which you have received an Ink low message you cannot reuse it Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin Once you start replacing a cartridge you must complete all the steps in one session Caution Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out To ensure good results use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson s warranty Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability 1 Make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer 2 Make sure the printer is turned on but the green power light is not flashing 3 Open the printer cover 4 Press the ink button The power light begins to flash Caution Don t hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to clean the print head Replacing an Ink Cartridge 49 If one of the cartridges is low or expended the print head moves that cartridge to the amp mark Go to step 5
57. nsfer paper Epson Iron On Transfer Paper Plain Paper Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Selecting the Correct Paper Type 21 For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double sided Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelopes Envelope 22 Printing from Start to Finish Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins extending the image all the way to the edges of the page Although borderless printing is a bit slower you get beautiful snapshots an
58. o insert the tray then press the af paper button Solving Problems 57 Lights Explanation Red a paper light flashes and green power light flashes If you re printing on paper it is jammed in the printer Press the af paper button to eject the paper If that doesn t work turn off the printer open the cover and pull the paper out from the front including any torn pieces Then turn on the printer reload paper and press the at paper button If you re printing on a CD or DVD the CD DVD tray has not ejected Pull out the tray and press the dn paper button Red ink light flashes An ink cartridge is nearly expended Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is nearly expended or follow the instructions on page 46 Make sure you have a replacement cartridge Red ink light and green power light are on An ink cartridge is expended or not installed Make sure you have a replacement cartridge then follow the steps on page 46 to install it If you have just installed a new cartridge it may be incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed Reinstall it or replace it with the correct cartridge as described on page 46 Red af paper and red ink lights flash rapidly Paper is loaded for printing but the CD DVD tray guide is open If you want to print on paper close the CD DVD tray guide If you want to print on a CD or DVD remove th
59. o one of the following R Windows Right click the 48 printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Head Cleaning R Macintosh Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2 Select SP 1400 Series in the printer list click OK then select Head Cleaning Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head The printer cleans the print head and the green power light flashes Cleaning takes about two minutes Caution Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress You may damage it When the green power light stops flashing make sure paper is loaded in the printer click Print Nozzle Check Pattern then click Print The nozzle check pattern prints Print head does not need to be cleaned Print head needs to be cleaned If there are no gaps or lines click Finish If there are gaps or lines or the test patterns are faint click Clean and follow the on screen instructions to clean the print head again If you dont see any improvement after cleaning four times turn the printer off and wait at least 6 hours This allows any dried ink to soften Then try cleaning the print head again If you still don t see any improvement refer to Problems and Solutions on page 60 Cleaning the Print Head 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red ink light flashes one or
60. on the package For best results use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their packages this can cause leakage Do not remove or tear any label or seal on the cartridge other than the yellow tab this can cause leakage Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing Install an ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it can result in reduced print quality 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 into contact with this area of the cartridge Do not touch the ink supply port or the surrounding area Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them This could damage the print head Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward Do not store cartridges upside down Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place 48 Maintaining Your Printer Note You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge expended even if the other cartridges still contain ink Before printing replace the expended cartridge The IC chip on these ink cartridges retains a variety of cartridge related information such as the i
61. ormation about your printer see the on screen Reference Guide by double clicking the icon for it on your desktop Please follow these guidelines throughout Warning Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Caution Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Note Notes contain important information about your printer Tip Tips contain hints for better printing 6 Welcome Printing from Start to Finish Follow the steps in these sections to load paper CDs or DVDs and print from your computer digital camera or camera phone Loading Paper below Printing with Windows on page 14 Printing with a Macintosh on page 18 Printing Borderless Photos on page 23 a L L m Selecting the Correct Paper Type on page 21 a m Printing on CDs and DVDs on page 30 a Direct Printing from a Digital Camera or Camera Phone on page 42 Loading Paper The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks so be sure to select the correct paper for your job For the best results you ll want to use one of Epson s special ink jet papers designed for your printer For guidelines see page 10 1 Open the paper support and slide out its extensions Printing from Start to Finish 7 2 Open the front flap then pull out the output tray and its extension Release button 8 Printing from Start to Finish 4 Insert the paper printabl
62. our ink levels and replace ink cartridges if necessary before printing large or high resolution print jobs 64 Solving Problems Your printout is grainy Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up It s usually brighter or whiter Try using a higher quality paper or select a higher Quality Option or Print Quality setting see page 15 Windows or page 19 Macintosh for instructions Run the Print Head Alignment utility see page 53 for instructions You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size see your software documentation You see wrong or missing colors Clear the Grayscale setting in your printer software Windows or change the ink setting in your printer software to Color Macintosh The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 44 for instructions The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink see page 46 If youre using Windows try turning off PhotoEnhance Try changing the Gamma setting see your on screen Reference Guide for more information After you print the colors on your printout will take some time to set as the ink dries During this time the colors may look different than you expect To reduce the drying time avoid stacking your prints on top of each other Your printed colors can never exactly match your on screen colors However you can use a color management system to get as close as possible You can also use your printer s color management featur
63. pened with mild detergent Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside 54 Maintaining Your Printer 4 If ink accidentally gets inside ae the printer wipe it off with a damp cloth in the area shown YY f A Clean plastic Warning area here Don t touch the gears or any other parts inside the printer Caution Never use a hard or abrasive brush or benzine alcohol or paint thinner for cleaning they can damage the printer components and case Don t get water on the printer components and don t spray or apply lubricants oils or grease inside the printer Don t use any cleaning sheets included with special paper they may jam inside the printer Transporting the Printer Ifyou need to ship your printer you must prepare it for transportation by packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size Caution Leave the ink cartridges installed Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the printer from printing 1 Turn off the printer 2 Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close the paper support 3 Push in the output tray extensions and close the tray 4 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer 5 Repack the printer in the original box using the protective materials that came with it Caution During transport do not tilt the printer stand it up vertically or turn it upside do
64. printing Tip You can also press the a paper button on your printer to cancel printing EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series pen x EPSON Remaining 0 sec Document Page 0 1 Media Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper z Paper Size Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in Ink Levels 70734 10791 T0795 T0796 T0793 T0792 I i Pse T L Sn Buy Epson Ink H For great results make sure you use genuine Epsonink a cartridges Selecting Default Settings Click to cancel printing Click to purchase ink When you change the printer settings within a program they only apply to that program If you want to change the default printer settings for all your Windows programs follow these steps 1 2 3 Right click the 48 printer icon in the lower right corner of your screen taskbar Select Printer Settings Select the default settings you want for all your applications then click OK You can still change the printer settings in your individual programs when necessary Printing with Windows 17 Printing with a Macintosh Follow the instructions in this section to print a basic document or photo For instructions on printing borderless photos see page 23 For more advanced printing instructions see your on screen Reference Guide 1 Open the File menu and select Page Setup You see the Page Setup window Settings Page Attributes EJ x Select Stylus Format for Stylus Photo 1400 L _
65. rint Center or Printer Setup Utility select it from Printer List and click Delete 7 Restart your Macintosh then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software 70 Solving Problems Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services Internet Support Visit Epson s support website at epson com support and select your product for solutions to common problems You can download drivers and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your questions Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support please have the following information ready Product name Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Product serial number located on the back of the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem Then call R U S 562 276 7282 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday R Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at http www epsonstore com U S sales or http www epson ca Canadian sales Where To Get Help 71 Other Software Technica
66. rranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period please call the Epson Connection at 562 276 7296 U S or 905 709 2567 Canada for warranty repair instructions and return authorization An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service If service is needed Epson will at its option exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit Epson will ship a replacement printer to you freight prepaid so long as you use an address in Canada or the U S excluding Puerto Rico and U S Possessions Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five 5 working days of receipt of the replacement Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the
67. rvice personnel under the following conditions if the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the printer if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable ensure the correct orientation of the connectors Each connector has only one correct orientation Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable When storing or transporting the printer do not tilt it stand it on its side or turn it upside down otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their packages this can cause leakage Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port If ink gets on your skin wash it off with soap and water If it gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Do not remove or tear any label or seal on the cartridge other than the yellow tab this can cause leakage Install an ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it can result in reduced print quality Do not use an in
68. s and you use them within six months after you open the packages R The printer won t operate properly if it s tilted or at an angle Place it on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 44 for instructions Align the print head see page 53 for instructions Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed Avoid handling printouts for a few hours to allow the ink to set If ink smears on the back of a printout clean the inside of the printer see page 54 for instructions Your printout is faint or has gaps R The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 44 for instructions R The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink To replace an ink cartridge see page 46 R Make sure the Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded see page 21 for guidelines R Make sure your paper isnt damaged old dirty or loaded face down For best results use genuine Epson paper Caution Don t open Epson Status Monitor pause printing or respond to any ink messages when your printer is printing This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout If your ink is running low wait until printing finishes before checking ink levels or attempting to replace a cartridge If you must replace an ink cartridge in the middle of a print job the quality of your printout may decline For best results check y
69. s the Media Type setting 4 Select None as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting 5 Click Print Note When you set the copies setting to 2 or more remove each CD or DVD from the tray after it has been printed and then place the next disc on the tray see page 31 Press the a paper button to resume printing After you print handle the CD or DVD carefully To allow the ink to dry wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight Note If printing on a full face hub printable disc you may need to adjust the print position to maximize the print area If you need to adjust the print position or color see the next section or page 36 Adjusting the Print Position with Windows If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way you want on your CD or DVD you may need to adjust the printing position You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD 1 Place an extra ink jet printable CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray and insert it into the printer as described on page 31 2 Start Epson Print CD 3 Open the File menu and select Print Printer EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series ae Copies 1 E Media Type CD DVD Print Color Correction Lighter Default Darker Adjust Print Position Ra eS ety Os E Print Confirmation Pattern C None Print Density Confirma
70. ss printing 27 to 29 system requirements 73 uninstalling software 70 Maintaining printer 43 to 55 Marginless printing 23 to 29 Margins incorrect 68 Media Type setting 21 Mirror image 68 Monitoring ink status 46 to 47 Moving printer 55 N Noise printer 62 Nozzle check 43 to 44 O Orientation setting Macintosh 18 Windows 15 P Page Setup Macintosh 18 Paper Epson 10 13 21 23 feeding problems 65 to 67 loading 7 to 10 orientation Macintosh 18 orientation Windows 15 size Macintosh 18 size Windows 15 Paper Type setting 21 Phone printing from 42 Photos displaying and storing 29 printing 23 to 29 Print head aligning 53 to 54 cleaning 44 to 45 Print Head Alignment utility 53 to 54 Print quality problems 63 to 65 Print window Macintosh 18 Windows 14 Printer check 59 cleaning 54 to 55 maintaining 43 to 55 noise 62 problems 61 to 62 transporting 55 Printing basic 14 to 21 borderless photos 23 to 29 CDs and DVDs 30 to 41 controlling Macintosh 21 controlling Windows 17 Printing slow 62 Problems CD printing 67 to 68 color 65 installing software 60 to 61 miscellaneous 68 to 69 paper feeding 65 to 67 print quality 63 to 65 printer 61 to 62 solving 57 to 72 Q Quality Option setting 15 Quality Speed setting 19 R Rollers cleaning 30 66 to 67 S Safety instructions 48 74 to 76 Service 71 Slow printing 62 Software Epson Print CD 33
71. t Advanced OK Cancel l l Help 7 Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option setting 8 Select one of the following for the paper Type option to match the paper youre using Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Presentation Paper Matte Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Presentation Matte E Premium Presentation Paper Matte Note If you re not sure which Type to select see the table on page 23 9 Click the Borderless check box Read the message and click OK 10 Select your paper Size setting to match the paper youre using See the list of supported borderless sizes beginning on page 23 26 Printing from Start to Finish 11 Select Portrait or Landscape as the Orientation setting Note If you need to adjust the amount of image expansion necessary for borderless printing click the Page Layout tab and adjust the Expansion slider 12 Click OK Note In Windows Vista follow the on screen instructions 13 Click Next You see a Layout Selection window Z lt Photo Printing Wizard Layout Selection elect a layout from the choices below Available layouts _ Full Page Prints Full page fax print centered and rotated to fit Full page photo print Number of times to use each picture 1 2 14 Select Full page photo print and click Next to b
72. tion Pattern Tray Click Print Position ee a man Confirmation Pattern Print Position Confirmation Pattern coor Adjust Print Position cin bo Printing on CDs and DVDs 35 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 1400 Series is selected then click Print Position Confirmation Pattern Click Print The confirmation pattern is printed on the CD or DVD Remove the CD or DVD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks labeled Top and Right You ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for accurate measurements Open the File menu select Print a then select Adjust Print Position You see a screen like this Click Enter Values then input the Top distance from your measurement in the Height Top box Enter the Right distance from 0 0mm lt Enter Values Height Top 25 mm your measurement in the Width varer 25 ve Right box i aay Click OK to save the measurements Adjusting the Print Density with Windows If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density CDs and DVDs from different manufacturers may absorb ink differently so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern and then make adjustments as necessary 1 Place an extra ink jet printable CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray and insert it into the printer
73. to 41 problems solving 60 to 61 uninstalling 70 Stopping printing Macintosh 21 Windows 17 Storing photos 29 Support 71 System requirements 73 T Transporting printer 55 Troubleshooting 57 to 72 Type setting 21 U Uninstalling software 70 USB cable 73 port for camera phone 42 Utilities Head Cleaning 44 to 45 Nozzle Check 43 to 44 Print Head Alignment 53 to 54 W Warranty 78 to 79 Windows basic printing 14 to 17 borderless printing 24 to 27 system requirements 73 uninstalling software 70 Index 83 Epson Paper and Ink Designed to Work Together For the best prints use genuine Epson paper and ink You can purchase them online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales You can also purchase genuine Epson paper and ink from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Epson Papers Epson papers are specially coated to work with genuine Epson inks for optimal image quality and maximum longevity Paper category Description Photo Papers For lab quality photos from everyday snapshots to professional portraits Available in glossy semi gloss and luster finishes Matte Papers Non glare paper with a smooth or textured finish for professional quality photos brochures or art projects Scrapbooking Papers Acid free lignin free paper for archival quality photos backgrounds headlines and other page elements
74. ty Problems 22 ste aecxr sore sare meanest eee aa he moe eree 63 Problems with Paper Feeding io vant caw ace nnmnnn nnan nnn 65 CD DVD Printing Problems ez 28 fides aaa eee are Rois ate Meee 67 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 1 cee eee 68 Uninstalling Printer Software wai eet omer cmieme ta wee oes 70 Windows N 6 STR S STG Z oi hak Lae NTE ATR eet T teen date 70 Macintosh TTT 70 Where Toazer Help dina sade te NR tees a ee ora ead RE RT 71 Epson Technical Support xxx e x wate tie hoe aire ak wie ee ee a 71 Purchase Supplies and Accessories x a aco Sse nannu 71 Other Software Technical Support iaa lt S se wes cian toes 72 Requirements and Notices ees 73 Windows System Requirements Gis wn oe dee ae OG sib Brecher aie ae eae 73 Macintosh System Requirements x x eee eee ee a 73 Important Safety Instructions vas s sasas rsru eas Pa rnnr rnnr 74 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions oii ard 26 0 ated See Red aie Bae ess 75 POC Conmipliance Stat ment ocs Geno rie KTR KR R 2 elas Seay 76 Declaration of Conformity ea a5 58 gue ie oy ee Bari 2 bs Se oe 77 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty xx Jo ad See moat aie aie artes adn 78 NONE faeces shad arse aaa arte ua ae dea chy an Sere a tints hace 81 4 Contents Welcome Your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 is a full featured wide format photo printer With its exceptional speed and print resolution you can print superior photographs and enlargements and use it for all of your every
75. umstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law Trademarks Epson Epson Stylus and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and Claria and USB DIRECT PRINT are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation BorderFree and RPM are registered trademarks PhotoEnhance is a trademark and Epson Connection and Epson Store are service marks of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks 2006 Epson America Inc CPD 22650 12 06 Contents WIGICOMGs ech te estate ees 0 Th cin RA ees ts 5 Exif Pint scare etea tans Sok Gd A ATR RTT ea REEE 5 About Your Documentation nasasa e e e e ee es 6 Printing from Start to Finish 0000 eee eee 7 Loading Paper a wie eR TA KE EE 26 nies he wae aes Gre paras Rw AE Ta 7 Special Papena a ar ttre ed de ate fee haath ate a ements 10 Printing with Windows lt e e 14 Selecting Default Settings e anG Gee Gee ei ana O4iarg 17 Printing with a Macintosh tow s 18 Selecting the Correct Paper yea eat aii ae Sse ae we ee ie a 21 Printing Borderless Photos 122 a ark Ao aa s Pastors ie oe ae ere See G 23 Borderless Printing with Windows 05 ites shoe ea ee a She Ba 24 Borderless Printing with a Macintosh icc a0 ass dane cats ea Gewese 27 Storing and D
76. usting print position 35 to 36 39 to 40 designing 33 to 41 feeding problems 68 inserting in printer 31 to 32 printing on 30 to 41 printing problems 67 to 68 Cell phone printing from 42 Characters incorrect 69 Checking printer 59 Cleaning print head 44 to 45 printer 54 to 55 rollers 30 66 to 67 sheets 55 66 to 67 Color management Macintosh 19 Windows 16 Color problems 65 ColorSync 19 Copies setting Macintosh 19 D Declaration of Conformity 77 Default printer settings Windows 17 Digital camera printing from 42 Displaying photos 29 DVDs see CDs E Edge to edge printing 23 to 29 Epson accessories 71 help 71 to 72 ink 47 paper 10 13 21 23 Print CD 33 to 41 Store 71 warranty 78 to 79 Expansion borderless Macintosh 29 Windows 27 Index 81 82 F Faint images 64 FCC Compliance 76 to 77 Full bleed printing 23 to 29 G Gamma setting Macintosh 19 Grainy prints 65 H Head Cleaning utility 44 to 45 Help Epson 71 to 72 I Incorrect characters 69 Incorrect colors 65 Incorrect margins 68 Ink cartridge ordering 47 replacing 46 to 53 safety instructions 48 75 to 76 status 46 to 47 Ink status checking 46 to 47 Inverted image 68 J Jams paper 66 to 67 L Layout problems 69 Layout settings Macintosh 19 Windows 16 Lights status 57 to 58 Loading paper 7 to 10 Index M Macintosh basic printing 18 to 21 borderle
77. ve any other seals from the cartridge this can cause leakage 10 Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place 11 Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced 52 Maintaining Your Printer 12 Close the cartridge cover 13 Close the printer cover and press the ink button The printer begins charging ink The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise Charging takes about two minutes When it s finished the green power light stops flashing and stays on and the red ink light goes out Caution Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing or you ll waste ink Note If the red ink light stays on an ink cartridge may not be installed correctly Open the printer cover and press the ink button two or more times Then open the cartridge cover and press down all the cartridges until they click into place Close the cartridge and printer covers and press the ink button to charge the ink Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or blurry or you see light or dark lines you may need to align the print head Note You may also see lines in your printouts if your cartridges are low on ink or you need to clean the print head Before you align the print head make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer 1 Turn on the printer 2 Load several sheets of plain letter si
78. wn or ink may leak from the cartridges After transporting the printer plug it in and turn it on If you notice a decline in print quality clean the print head see page 44 if output is grainy or blurry align the print head see page 53 Transporting the Printer 55 56 Maintaining Your Printer Solving Problems If your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 has any problems see these sections for solutions R Diagnosing Printer Problems below m Problems and Solutions on page 60 If you need to uninstall and reinstall your software to solve a problem see Uninstalling Printer Software on page 70 If the solutions here don t solve your problem see Where To Get Help on page 71 Diagnosing Printer Problems ff paper light ink light power light First check the printer s lights see below or run a printer check see page 59 Lights Explanation Green power light The printer is receiving a print job replacing an ink flashes cartridge charging ink or cleaning the print head or a camera is connected to the ey PictBridge port Red a paper light is If you re printing on paper your paper ran out or multiple on and green CO power pages have fed at once Load or reload your paper then light flashes press the Af paper button to resume printing If you re printing on a CD or DVD the CD DVD tray is not inserted Follow the instructions beginning on page 31 t
79. ze paper Aligning the Print Head 53 3 Make sure the 4 paper and ink lights are not flashing or on 4 Do one of the following R Windows Right click the 48 printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Print Head Alignment R Macintosh Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2 Select SP 1400 Series in the printer list click OK then select Print Head Alignment 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to ST a print the alignment pattern Youseea wg Kia rara window like this one Hedge aS Note EEE cea e ac Do not cancel printing while the alignment ham sheet is printing aa 6 Look at the three sets of patterns in your ZT printout For each set if you see a pattern with no streaks or lines enter its nanl U a number in the corresponding box on the screen If every pattern in a set contains lines or streaks select the pattern that looks the best Click Realignment then click Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step 7 Click Finish to exit the Print Head Alignment utility Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best you should clean it several times a year 1 Turn off the printer unplug the power cord and disconnect the USB cable 2 Remove all the paper then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder 3 Ifthe outer case or inside of the sheet feeder are dirty clean them with a soft cloth dam

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