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1. 008 78 Updating Applications and Firmware 78 Solving Problems Checking the Printer Status 00 79 Checking Messages on the LCD Screen 79 Checking the Printer Status Windows 80 Checking Printer Status Mac OS X 80 Removing Jammed Paper 04 80 Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed 5 o s g oo 5 bed ode Se nehre es 81 Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer seias earar eea ain a Rice ore bed Seater 81 Paper Does Not Feed Correctly 83 Power and Control Panel Problems 83 Power Does Not Turn On 00 83 Lights Came On and then Went Out 83 Power Does Not Turn Off 0 84 LCD Screen Gets Dark 00 84 Printer Does Not Prit rssi casi a EEn a aA 84 Printout Problems 0 00000 000 85 Print Quality Is Poor 008 85 The Position Size or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect 0 eee 86 Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed 87 Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled 87 The Printed Image Is Inverted 88 The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared 88 Printing Is Too Slow 0 0 0 0 0000000008 88 Other Problems 0 0 0 0 00000 e ce eee 89 Slight Electric Shock when Touching the Printet cacy ss Saori oy ey aes Hes 89 Operation Sounds Are Loud 89 Cannot Save Data toa Memo
2. Do not open the printer cover or turn off the printer during head cleaning If the head cleaning is incomplete you may not be able to print Note T Because print head cleaning uses some ink clean the print head only if quality declines T When ink is low you may not be able to clean the print head Prepare a new ink bottle T If print quality has not improved after repeating nozzle check and head cleaning three times wait for at least 12 hours without printing and then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary If the printer operates printing while waiting extend the waiting time We recommend to turn off the printer If print quality has still not improved contact Epson support I To prevent the print head from drying out always turn the printer off by pressing the button 1 To keep the print head operating at its best we recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Control Panel 1 Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position 2 Load A4 size plain paper in the printer 3 Enter Setup from the home screen using the or P button and then press the OK button 4 Select Maintenance using the A or V button and then press the OK button 5 Select Nozzle Check using the A or W button and then press the OK button 6 Follow the on screen instructions to print the nozzle check patter
3. User s Guide Application Information Application Information Necessary Applications Windows Printer Driver The printer driver is an application that controls the printer according to the print commands from other applications Making settings on the printer driver provides the best printing results You can also check the status of the printer or keep it in top operating condition using the printer driver utility Note You can change the language of the printer driver Select the language you want to use from the Language setting on the Maintenance tab Accessing the printer driver from applications To make settings that apply only to the application you are using access from that application Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu Select your printer and then click Preferences or Properties Note Operations differ depending on the application See the application s help for details Accessing the printer driver from the control panel To make settings that apply to all of the applications access from the control panel LJ Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Select Desktop gt Settings gt Control Panel gt View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound Right click on your printer or press and hold it and then select Printing preferences LJ Windows 7 Click the start button and select Control Panel gt View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound Right click on your printer and select Printing preferences
4. 6 Click Print 43 User s Guide Printing Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Printing Basics Windows on page 37 Printing to Fit the Paper Size Mac OS X 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the print dialog 4 Select the size of the paper you set in the application as the Paper Size setting 5 Select Paper Handling from the pop up menu 6 Select Scale to fit paper size 7 Select the paper size you loaded in the printer as the Destination Paper Size setting 8 Set the other items as necessary 9 Click Print Related Information gt Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 gt Printing Basics Mac OS X on page 39 Printing Multiple Files Together for Windows Only Job Arranger Lite allows you to combine several files created by different applications and print them as a single print job You can specify the print settings for combined files such as layout print order and orientation Wh Note To open a Print Project saved in Job Arranger Lite click Job Arranger Lite on the printer driver s Maintenance tab Next select Open from the File menu to select the file The extension of the saved files is ecl 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 44 User s Guide Printing 4 Select Job Arranger Lite on the
5. Print Quality Is Poor on page 85 Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled LJ Connect the interface cable securely to the printer and the computer 87 User s Guide Solving Problems L Cancel any paused print jobs L Do not put the computer manually into the Hibernate mode or the Sleep mode while printing Pages of garbled text may be printed next time you start the computer Related Information Canceling Printing on page 55 The Printed Image Is Inverted Clear any mirror image settings in the printer driver or the application _J Windows Clear Mirror Image on the printer driver s More Options tab LJ Mac OSX Clear Mirror Image from the print dialog s Print Settings menu The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver Related Information Uninstalling Applications on page 76 Installing Applications on page 78 Printing Is Too Slow D When printing continuously for approximately more than 30 minutes printing slows down to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged However you can continue printing To return the printer to normal printing speed cancel printing and leave the printer idle for at least 30 minutes with the power on The printer does not recover if the power is off L Close any unnecessary applications L Lower
6. 1 mm increments Select Print on a CD DVD using the A or W button and then press the OK button Note For test printing select Test print on A4 paper and then load A4 plain paper in the printer You can check the printout image before printing on a CD DVD label 34 User s Guide Printing Press the OK button to check the instructions load a CD DVD and then press the OK button Oo 11 If necessary change the density settings by pressing the v button and then selecting Print Settings gt CD Density 2 Press the button 13 When printing has finished remove the CD DVD tray from the printer Related Information Inserting a Memory Card on page 27 gt Print Photos Mode on page 15 gt Loading a CD DVD on page 30 gt Removing a CD DVD on page 31 Printing Photos Using Other Features This section introduces the other printing features available using the control panel Printing in Various Layouts You can print the photos on your memory card in various layouts such as 2 up 4 up and upper half Enter Print Photos from the home screen using the or button and then press the OK button Select Photo Layout Sheet using the A or W button and then press the OK button Follow the on screen instructions to print Related Information gt Print Photos Mode on page 15 35 User s Guide Printing Printing Proof Sheets of All Photos You can print all photos on yo
7. Main tab 5 Click OK to close the printer driver window 6 Click Print The Job Arranger Lite window is displayed and the print job is added to the Print Project 7 With the Job Arranger Lite window opened open the file that you want to combine with the current file and then repeat steps 3 to 6 Note Tf you close the Job Arranger Lite window the unsaved Print Project is deleted To print later select Save from the File menu 8 Select the Layout and Edit menus in Job Arranger Lite to edit the Print Project as necessary 9 Select Print from the File menu Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Printing Basics Windows on page 37 Enlarged Printing and Making Posters for Windows Only You can print one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster You can print alignment marks that help you stick the sheets together Eg Note m 7 This feature is not available for borderless printing 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Select 2x1 Poster 2x2 Poster 3x3 Poster or 4x4 Poster from Multi Page on the Main tab 5 Click Settings make the appropriate settings and then click OK 6 Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary and then click OK 45 User s Guide Printing 7 Click Print Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed o
8. Prem Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 5 Epson Premium Semigloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Matte Epson Matte Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Epson Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Epson Photo Stickers 16 Photo Stickers Epson Photo Stickers Epson Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper plain papers Plain paper Plain Paper plain papers Envelope Envelope 23 User s Guide Loading Paper These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printed by the printer driver For more information see the documentation that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed 1 Open the rear paper feed and then extend the paper support 2 Slide the edge guide to the left 3 Load paper vertically along the right side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up 24 User s Guide Loading Paper 3 Important LY Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper For plain paper do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide 1 When loading envelopes load the short edge first with the flap facing down and to the left T Do not use paper with binding holes 4 S
9. Print Head Alignment 6 Follow the on screen instructions Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Cleaning the Paper Path When the printouts are smeared or scuffed or paper does not feed correctly clean the roller inside 3 Important Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint 1 Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position 2 Load paper for cleaning in the printer L Load A4 size plain paper to clear a smearing or scuffing problem L Load the cleaning sheet that came with Epson paper to clear a paper feeding problem If you do not have the cleaning sheet use plain paper instead 3 Enter Setup from the home screen using the or P button and then press the OK button 4 Select Maintenance using the or V button and then press the OK button 5 Select Paper Guide Cleaning using the A or W button and then press the OK button 67 User s Guide Improving Print Quality 6 Follow the on screen instructions to clean the roller inside Note T Repeat this procedure until the paper is not smeared with ink T To clear a paper feeding problem repeat this procedure two or three times T The cleaning sheet loses effect when used three times or more Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 68
10. Rated Frequency Range 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 Hz Rated Current 0 6 A 0 3 A Power Consumption with USB Con nection Printing Approx 14 W ISO IEC24712 Ready mode Approx 4 1 W Sleep mode Approx 1 3 W Power off Approx 0 15 W 94 Printing Approx 14 W ISO IEC24712 Ready mode Approx 4 1 W Sleep mode Approx 1 6 W Power off Approx 0 35 W User s Guide Appendix Note Check the label on the printer for its voltage Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph 20 Temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Humidity 20 to 80 RH without condensation Storage Temperature 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F Humidity 5 to 85 RH without condensation You can store for one month at 40 C 104 F Environmental Specifications for Ink Bottles Storage Temperature 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F Freezing Temperature 15 C 5 F Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 2 hours at 25 C 77 F You can store for one month at 40 C 104 F System Requirements LI Windows 8 1 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows XP 32 bit _J Mac OS X v10 9 x Mac OS X v10 8 x Mac OS X v10 7 x Mac OS X v10 6 8 Note T Mac OS X may not support some applications and f
11. all or the specified ink tanks select the color that you refilled on the LCD screen and then press the button to reset the ink levels Depending on the usage conditions the message may be displayed when there is still ink in the tank Related Information Refilling the Ink Tanks on page 59 90 User s Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles 90 Color ink nozzles 90 for each color Weight of Paper Plain Paper 64 to 90 g m7 17 to 24lb Envelopes Envelope 10 DL C6 75 to 90 g m 20 to 24 Ib Printable Area Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer s mechanism Single sheets normal printing A gt eee c A 3 0 mm 0 12 in B 3 0 mm 0 12 in C 36 0 mm 1 42 in D 18 0 mm 0 71 in r ZZA D did B B Single sheets borderless printing LLIN A 39 0 mm 1 54 in B 21 0 mm 0 82 in AAAS 91 User s Guide Appendix Envelopes A 3 0 mm 0 12 in B 5 0 mm 0 20 in C 18 0 mm 0 71 in D 36 0 mm 1 42 in CD DVD CD DVD size 12 cm 8 cm A 18 mm 0 71 in B 43 mm 1 69 in C 116 mm 4 57 in 76 mm 2 99 in D 120 mm 4 72 in 80 mm 3 15 in Interface Specifications For Computer Hi Speed USB Fo
12. as specifically explained in the printer s manuals L Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered the printer the printer has been dropped or the casing damaged the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions L Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged L Do not place or store the printer outdoors near excessive dirt or dust water heat sources or in locations subject to shocks vibrations high temperature or humidity I Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands L1 If the LCD screen is damaged contact your dealer If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing see a doctor immediately 1 Be careful not to touch any ink when you handle the ink tanks ink tank caps and opened ink bottles or ink bottle caps L If ink gets on your skin wash the area thoroughly with soap and water I If ink gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing see a doctor immediat
13. card and set the number of prints Photos Photos Select by Displays the photos on the memory card sorted by date Select a date to display all photos Date saved on that date Cancel Photo Selection Returns the number of copies of all photos to 0 zero 15 User s Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Print Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded Settings Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded Borderless Prints without margins around the edges The image is enlarged a little to remove borders from the edges of the paper Quality Select the print quality Selecting Best provides higher quality printing but the printing speed may be slower Expansion With borderless printing the image is enlarged a little to remove borders from the edges of the paper Select how much to enlarge the image Date Select a date format to print photos with a date The date is not printed for some layouts or if date information is not included in the photo data Fit Frame Trims your photo This may not be available for panorama photos The photo is always trimmed in Borderless Upper 1 2 or Lower 1 2 On Crops the top and bottom or left and right of the image Off Creates margins on the left and right or top and bottom of the image Bidirection Prints while the print head moves to the left and to the right Selecting Off prints while al moving in o
14. device is available A printer s ink pad is nearing the end of its Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the service life Please contact Epson Support ink pad It is not a user serviceable part The message will be displayed until the ink pad is replaced Press the button to resume printing A printer s ink pad is at the end of its service life Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the Please contact Epson Support ink pad It is not a user serviceable part Recovery Mode The printer has started in recovery mode because the firmware update failed Follow the steps below to try to update the firmware again 1 Connect the computer and the printer with a USB cable 2 Visit your local Epson website for further instructions In some print cycles a very small amount of surplus ink may be collected in the ink pad To prevent ink leakage from the pad the printer is designed to stop printing when the pad has reached its limit Whether and how often this is required will vary according to the number of pages you print the type of material that you print and the number of cleaning cycles that the printer performs The need for replacement of the pad does not mean that your printer has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications The printer will advise you when the pad requires replacing and this can only be performed by an authorised Epson Service provider The
15. gt Print CD Starting on Mac OS X Select Go Applications gt Epson Software gt Print CD gt Print CD 75 User s Guide Application Information E Web Print for Windows Only E Web Print is an application that allows you to easily print web pages with various layouts See the application s help for details You can access the help from the E Web Print menu on the E Web Print tool bar Starting When you install E Web Print it is displayed in your browser Click Print or Clip EPSON Software Updater EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated software on the internet and installs it You can also update the printer s firmware and manual Starting on Windows LI Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm and then select the displayed icon L Except for Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Click the start button and select All Programs or Programs gt Epson Software gt EPSON Software Updater Note You can also start EPSON Software Updater by clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop and then selecting Software Update Starting on Mac OS X Select Go gt Applications gt Epson Software gt EPSON Software Updater Uninstalling Applications Note Log on to your computer as an administrator Enter the administrator password if the computer prompts you Uninstalling Applications Windows 1 Press the button to turn off the printer 2 Quit all run
16. maximum of 120 mm for the outer diameter Depending on the settings the CD DVD or tray may be smeared Set within the print range for the CD DVD you want to print Note When printing a CD DVD label using a commercially available application make the following settings D For Windows A4 is automatically selected as the Document Size setting when you select CD DVD Tray as the Paper Source setting Select Portrait as the Orientation setting and CD DVD as the Paper Type setting LW For Mac OS X select A4 CD DVD as the Paper Size setting Select portrait as the printing direction and then select CD DVD as the Media Type on the Print Settings menu D On some applications you may need to specify the tray type Select Epson Tray Type 2 The setting name may vary slightly depending on the application Related Information Epson Print CD on page 75 CD DVD Handling Precautions on page 29 gt Loading a CD DVD on page 30 gt Printable Area on page 91 Printing from a Digital Camera Note LY You can print photos directly from a PictBridge compatible digital camera For more details on making operations on your camera see the documentation provided with your camera T Usually digital camera settings are given priority however in the following situations the printer settings are reflected I When the camera s print setting is set to use printer settings I When the Sepia or B amp W option is
17. not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position Load A4 size plain paper in the printer Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer Click Options amp Supplies gt Utility gt Open Printer Utility 64 User s Guide Improving Print Quality 5 Click Nozzle Check 6 Follow the on screen instructions Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes If you have not used the printer for a long time and notice banding or missing colors in the printouts you may need to replace the ink inside the ink tubes to solve the problem The Power Ink Flushing utility allows you to replace all of the ink inside the ink tubes 3 Important This feature consumes a lot of ink Before using this feature make sure there is enough ink in the printer s ink tanks If there is not enough ink refill the ink tanks A Caution T This feature effects the service life of the ink pad Ink pad reaches its capacity earlier by running this feature Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to request replacement before the end of its service life It is not a user serviceable part T After using the Power Ink Flushing utility turn the printer off and wait for at least 12 hours Using this feature improves the print quality after 12 hours
18. not use paper that is wavy torn cut folded damp too thick too thin or paper that has stickers stuck to it Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout L Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading When the stacked envelopes are puffed up with air press them down to flatten them before loading W L Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded Using these envelopes causes paper jams and smears on the printout LI Do not use envelopes with adhesive surfaces on the flaps or window envelopes L Avoid using envelopes that are too thin as they may curl during printing Related Information Printer Specifications on page 91 21 User s Guide Loading Paper Available Paper and Capacities Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high quality printouts Genuine Epson Paper Media Name Size Loading Manual 2 Borderless Capacity Sided Printing Sheets Printing Epson Bright White Ink Jet A4 go v Paper Epson Ultra Glossy Photo A4 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 in 10 x 20 v Paper 15 cm 4 x 6in Epson Premium Glossy Photo A4 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 in 16 9 20 v Paper wide size 102 x 181 mm 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 in Epson Premium Semigloss A4 10 x 15 cm 4x 6in 20 v Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy A4 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 in 10 x 20 v 15 cm 4 x 6in Epson Matte Paper A4 20 v Heavyweight Epson Double S
19. print from the digital camera make settings such as the number of copies and then start printing Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Canceling Printing Note D In Windows you cannot cancel a print job from the computer once it has been completely sent to the printer In this case cancel the print job by using the printer s control panel D When printing several pages from Mac OS X you cannot cancel all of the jobs by using the control panel In this case cancel the print job from the computer Canceling Printing Printer Button Press the button to cancel the print job in progress Canceling Printing Windows 1 Access the printer driver window 2 Select the Maintenance tab 55 User s Guide Printing 3 Click Print Queue 4 Right click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel Related Information gt Windows Printer Driver on page 69 Canceling Printing Mac OS X 1 Click the printer icon in the Dock 2 Select the job you want to cancel 3 Cancel the job LI Mac OS X v10 8 x to Mac OS X v10 9 x Click next to the progress meter LJ Mac OS X v10 6 x to v10 7 x Click Delete 56 User s Guide Refilling Ink Refilling Ink Checking the Ink Levels To confirm the actual ink remaining visually check the ink levels in all of the printer s tanks Important If any of the ink tanks are not filled up to the lower line f
20. printout Place photos Manually place the photos in a selected layout Selecting Leave blank manually provides a blank space in the printout Outer Specify the print range Up to 120 mm for the outer diameter and a minimum of 18 mm for the inner diameter can be specified Depending on the setting the CD DVD or CD DVD tray may get dirty Set Inner the range to fit the printable area of your CD DVD Print on a CD DVD Select whether to print a test on A4 size plain paper or print on a CD DVD Test print on A4 paper Menu Options for Print on CD DVD To access the following menus press the v button when a photo is displayed on a screen Menu Settings and Explanations Print CD Density Set the density to use when printing onto a CD DVD Settings Photo See the list of menus in View and Print Photos for more details Adjustment S Maintenan See the list of menus in Setup for more details ce Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card on page 27 Printing from the Control Panel on page 33 18 User s Guide Setup Mode Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Maintenanc Nozzle Prints a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged e Check Head Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head Cleaning Head Adjusts t
21. side cross marks sheet 1 sheet 2 7 Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks and then temporarily tape them together from the back p H sheet1 sheet 2 g sheet3 sheet 4 D ns 49 User s Guide Printing 8 Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers this time the line above the cross marks Dp i m4 H sheet 1 sheet2 X g sheet3 sheet 4 D z g sheet3 sheet4 g ip mz jes 9 Tape the sheets together from the back oO H sheet1 sheet 2 g sheet3 sheet 4 oy Z 50 User s Guide Printing 10 Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide Q T E 0 aN Mi sheet 1 sheet 2 m sheet 1 sheet 2 i 1 i i I L i i i t i ry I a m i L 1 i I L i I i i ry i ay _ lp __sheet3__ _sheet4 __al_ sheet 3 sheet 4 K iaa Printing Using Advanced Features This section introduces a variety of additional layout and printing features available on the printer driver Related Information gt Windows Printer Driver on page 69 gt Mac OS X Printer Driver on page 72 Adding a Printing Preset to Print Easily If you create your own preset of frequently used print settings on the printer driver you can print easily by selecti
22. sources 2 Read only You cannot use the following devices LI A device that requires a dedicated driver L A device with security settings password encryption and so on LJ A device with a built in USB hub Epson cannot guarantee operations for all externally connected devices 93 U ser s Guide Appendix Supported Data Specifications 1 2 3 File Format JPEG with the Exif Version 2 3 standard taken by digital cameras DCF version 1 0 or 2 0 2 compliant Image Size Horizontal 80 to 9200 pixels Vertical 80 to 9200 pixels File Size Up to 2 GB Maximum Number of Files 9990 3 Design rule for Camera File system Note is displayed on the LCD screen when the printer cannot recognize the image file In this situation if you select a multiple image layout blank sections will be printed Dimensions Photo data stored in the built in memory of a digital camera is not supported Up to 999 files can be displayed at a time If the number of files exceeds 999 the files are displayed in groups Dimensions Storage LI Width 542 mm 21 3 in I Depth 386 mm 15 2 in L Height 196 mm 7 7 in Printing LI Width 542 mm 21 3 in J Depth 608 mm 23 9 in L Height 283 mm 11 1 in Weight Approx 8 2 kg 18 1 Ib Electrical Specifications Without the ink and the power cord Model 100 to 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model
23. the CD DVD tray in a flat place A warped or damaged CD DVD tray may cause malfunctions 2 Move the tray lever up t Important I Do not move the tray lever while the printer is operating LI Before you move the tray lever make sure no paper or other objects are on the output tray and the output tray is not extended I Do not touch the output tray when moving the tray lever Related Information CD DVD Handling Precautions on page 29 32 User s Guide Printing Printing Printing from the Control Panel Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Card l 10 Load paper in the printer Insert a memory card into the printer t Important Do not remove the memory card until you have finished printing Note LI Remove the memory card when printing from an external storage device such as a hard disk or USB flash memory I Ifyou have 1000 or more photos on your memory card photos are automatically divided into groups containing a maximum of 999 photos and the Select Group screen is displayed Select a group containing the photos you want to print Enter Print Photos from the home screen using the or P button and then press the OK button Select View and Print Photos using the A or W button and then press the OK button Select a photo using the or P button and then set the number of copies using the A or W button When printing more than one photo repeat this pr
24. the paper L Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper For plain paper do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide L Load one sheet of paper at a time when loading multiple sheets of paper L When multiple sheets of paper feed at once during manual 2 sided printing remove any paper which is loaded in the paper source before you reload the paper L Load and eject paper without printing to clean the paper path I If you have opened the printer cover during printing close it immediately If printing is paused the paper is ejected Related Information Environmental Specifications on page 95 Paper Handling Precautions on page 21 Available Paper and Capacities on page 22 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 gt Cleaning the Paper Path on page 67 Power and Control Panel Problems Power Does Not Turn On Hold down the button for a little longer L Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in Lights Came On and then Went Out The printer s voltage may not match the outlet rating Turn off the printer and unplug it immediately Then check the label on the printer A Caution If the voltage does not match DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK IN Contact your dealer 83 User s Guide Solving Problems Power Does Not Turn Off Hold down the button for a little longer If you st
25. when the set time passes Language Select the display language External Change the print settings to print directly from an external device such as a digital camera Device Setup Restore Resets the selected settings to their defaults Default Settings Related Information gt Improving Print Quality on page 63 19 User s Guide Printer Basics Back Up Data Mode Back Up Memory Card allows you to save the data on a memory card to an external storage device such as a hard disk or USB flash memory without using a computer Menu Settings and Explanations Back Up Select this menu after connecting an external USB storage device A folder is automatically created for each Memory photo Card When saving the data to a disc you can change the writing speed by pressing the v button and then selecting Writing Speed Related Information Inserting and Removing a Memory Card on page 27 External Storage Device Specifications on page 92 20 User s Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions L Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper L Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading Do not fan or curl photo paper Doing so may damage the printable side I If the paper is curled flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading Printing on curled paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout L Do
26. Cyan M Magenta Y Yellow LC Light Cyan LM Light Ma genta T6731 T6732 T6733 T6734 T6735 T6736 t Important Use of genuine Epson ink other than specified could cause damage that is not covered by Epson s warranties Note For European users visit the following website for information on Epson s ink bottle yields http www epson eu pageyield Ink Bottle Handling Precautions Read the following instructions before refilling ink Handling precautions L Use ink bottles with the correct part code for this printer L This printer requires careful handling of ink Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled or refilled with ink If ink gets on your clothes or belongings it may not come off I Store ink bottles at normal room temperature and keep them away from direct sunlight L Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package I Store the ink bottles in the same environment as the printer L When storing or transporting an ink bottle after removing its seal do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes Otherwise ink may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely Be sure to keep the ink bottle upright when tightening the cap and take measures to prevent ink from leaking when you transport the bottle LJ After bringing an ink bottle inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours befor
27. EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION User s Guide User s Guide Copyright Copyright 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 No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the 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 and its affiliates 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 Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage result
28. Epson warranty does not cover the cost of this replacement Related Information gt Contacting Epson Support on page 100 Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 92 gt Supported External Storage Device Specifications on page 93 Installing Applications on page 78 Updating Applications and Firmware on page 78 79 User s Guide Solving Problems Checking the Printer Status Windows 1 Access the printer driver window 2 Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab Note I You can also check the printer status by double clicking the printer icon on the taskbar If the printer icon is not added to the taskbar click Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab and then select Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar T If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Related Information gt Windows Printer Driver on page 69 Checking Printer Status Mac OS X 1 Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer 2 Click Options amp Supplies gt Utility gt Open Printer Utility 3 Click EPSON Status Monitor Removing Jammed Paper Check the error displayed on the control panel and follow the instructions to remove the jammed paper including any torn pieces Next clear the er
29. LJ Windows Vista Click the start button and select Control Panel gt Printers in Hardware and Sound Right click on your printer and select Printing preferences LJ Windows XP Click the start button and select Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Printers and Faxes Right click on your printer and select Printing preferences Accessing the printer driver from the printer icon on the task bar Windows The printer icon on the desktop task bar is a shortcut icon allowing you to quickly access the printer driver If you click the printer icon and select Printer Settings you can access the same printer settings window as the one displayed from the control panel If you double click this icon you can check the status of the printer Note If the printer icon is not displayed on the task bar access the printer driver window click Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab and then select Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar 69 User s Guide Application Information Guide to Windows Printer Driver Help is available in the printer driver for Windows To view explanations of the setting items right click on each item and then click Help Main Tab You can make basic settings for printing such as paper type or paper size You can also make settings for printing both sides of the paper or printing multiple pages on one sheet A4 210 x 297 mm Document Fast Cl Borderless Document St
30. Paper Size A4 210 by 297 mm Orientation M il Ta Preview M Auto Rotate Show Notes Scale 97 Scale to Fit Print Entire Image Fill Entire Paper Copies per page 1 Cancel Raney Pop up Menu Descriptions Print Settings You can make basic settings for printing such as paper type or borderless printing Two sided Printing You can select a binding direction for 2 sided printing or select a document type This menu is Settings only displayed for automatic 2 sided printing capable models Layout You can select a layout for printing several pages on one sheet or select to print a border Paper Handling You can reduce or enlarge the size of the print job to automatically fit the paper size you loaded Color Matching You can adjust the colors 73 User s Guide Application Information Note On Mac OS X v10 8 x or later if Print Settings menu is not displayed Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly Select System Preferences from the LS menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax remove the printer and then add the printer again See the following to add a printer http epson sn Epson Printer Utility You can check the approximate ink levels and error information and also maintain your printer such as nozzle check or print head cleaning 8 0 0 Epson Printer Utility 4 EPSON xxxxseries Version X XX X XX Ready Connected Update wa BA EP
31. SON Status Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Print Head Monitor Alignment or Printer and Option Power Ink Flushing Information Printer List Printer Settings Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS X Printer Driver You can make various settings such as skipping blank pages and enabling disabling high speed printing 1 Select System Preferences from the LS menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer Click Options amp Supplies gt Options or Driver 2 Make the appropriate settings and then click OK L Thick paper and envelopes Prevents the ink from smearing when printing on thick paper However the print speed may be slower 1 Skip Blank Page Avoids printing blank pages LY Quiet Mode Prints quietly However the print speed may be slower L Permit temporary black printing Prints only with black ink temporarily 74 User s Guide Application Information L High Speed Printing Prints when the print head moves in both directions The print speed is faster but the quality may decline L Remove white borders Removes unnecessary margins during borderless printing L Warning Notifications Allows the printer driver to display warning notifications I Establish bidirectional communication Usually this should be set to On Select Off when acquiring the printer information is impossible because the printer is shared with Windows computers on a n
32. The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers delete all of them first and then install the necessary printer driver again Note If you cannot find the application you want to uninstall in the application list you cannot uninstall using the Uninstaller In this situation select Go gt Applications gt Epson Software select the application you want to uninstall and then drag it to the trash icon Related Information gt EPSON Software Updater on page 76 77 User s Guide Application Information Installing Applications If your computer is connected to a network install the latest applications available on the website If you are unable to download the applications from the website install them from the software disc that came with the printer Note T Log on to your computer as an administrator Enter the administrator password if the computer prompts you T When reinstalling an application you need to uninstall it first 1 Quit all running applications 2 When installing the printer driver disconnect the printer and the computer temporarily Note Do not connect the printer and the computer until you are instructed to do so 3 Install the applications by following the instructions on the website below http epson sn Related Information Uninstalling Applications on
33. a computer or select the menu you want to use to print ona CD DVD on the control panel 2 When a message prompts you to load a CD DVD follow the instructions below to load the CD DVD 3 Open the front cover and then move the tray lever down t Important 1 Do not move the tray lever while the printer is operating 1 Before you move the tray lever make sure no paper or other objects are on the output tray and the output tray is not extended I Do not touch the output tray when moving the tray lever 4 Placea CD DVD on the CD DVD tray with the printable side facing up 1 When printing on a 12 cm CD DVD set it directly onto the CD DVD tray without the adapter 30 User s Guide Loading a CD DVD for Printing D When printing on an 8 cm CD DVD fit the adapter into the CD DVD tray and then set an 8 cm CD DVD inside the adapter 5 Insert the CD DVD tray into the printer making sure that it passes under the right and left guides Line up the alignment marks on the printer and the tray Related Information Printable CD DVDs on page 29 CD DVD Handling Precautions on page 29 Removing a CD DVD t Important Do not turn the printer on or off while the CD DVD tray is inserted in the printer This may damage the printer 1 Remove the CD DVD tray and then remove the CD DVD from the tray 31 User s Guide Loading a CD DVD for Printing Important Store
34. against the edges of the paper L When printing on photo stickers enter Setup select Printer Setup gt Stickers and then adjust the printing position L When printing on a disc enter Setup select Printer Setup gt CD DVD and then adjust the printing position LI Select the appropriate paper size setting on the control panel or in the printer driver _J Adjust the margin setting in the application so that it falls within the printable area L If you want to print with no margins make settings for borderless printing LJ Control Panel In the print settings for Print Photos mode select Borderless If you select a paper type that does not support borderless printing you cannot select Borderless Select a paper type that supports borderless printing L Windows Select Borderless on the printer driver s Main tab If you select a paper type that does not support borderless printing you cannot select this check box Select a paper type that supports borderless printing LI Mac OSX Select a paper size for borderless printing as the Paper Size setting in the print dialog 86 User s Guide Solving Problems 1 During borderless printing the image is slightly enlarged and the protruding area is cropped Adjust the amount of enlargement L Control Panel In the print settings for Print Photos mode select Expansion and then select the amount of enlargement L Windows Click Settings on the printer driver s Main tab and t
35. andard Quality i O portrait amp Document High Quality Photo 10 x 15cm Portrait plain papers Photo 10 x 15 cm Landscape i Printable CD DVD Printing Standard Photo A4 Portrait Color W Photo A4 Landscape 2 Sided Printing Off y Settings Multi Page Page Order Collate Copies z Reverse Order Quiet Mode off v Print Preview Reset Defaults py sb Aros ite ok Cancel Hep 70 User s Guide Application Information More Options Tab You can select additional layout and printing options such as changing the size of a printout or making color corrections Document Size A4 210 x 297mm v Output Paper Same as Document Size C Reduce Enlarge Document oe O Fit to Page Zoom to i Photo 10 x 15cm Portrait Photo 10x 15 cm Landscape Col Printable CD DVD Printing i Photo A4 Portrait Automatic Photo A4 Landscape E center 71 User s Guide Application Information Maintenance Tab You can check the approximate ink levels and error information and also maintain your printer such as nozzle check or print head cleaning Main More Options Maintenance ie Head Cleaning APA Print Head Alignment a Power Ink Flushing Bi Printer and Option Information Software Update Versi 5 fersion X XXXX T ical t Making Operation Settings for the Windows Pri
36. d then press the OK button Select Print on CD DVD using the A or W button and then press the OK button Select the layout using the lt or P button and then press the OK button Check the screen and then press the OK button For CD DVD 4 up select whether to place photos automatically or manually using the A or W button and then press the OK button Select the photos you want to print using the or P button set the number of copies using the or button and then press the OK button When placing photos manually for CD DVD 4 up after displaying the photo you want to print using the or P button select Place this photo using the A or W button and then press the OK button If you want to leave a blank space select Leave blank using the A or W button and then press the OK button Note T The available number of copies is displayed at the top of the screen where you select the photos you want to print and the number of copies You can select photos until 0 is indicated I Press the amp button to crop a part of a photo Use the A W lt or button to move the frame to the area you want to crop and then press the or button to change the size of the frame Check the screen and then press the OK button Set the outer diameter using the dor button set the inner diameter using the A or V button and then press the OK button Note You can set 114 to 120 mm as the outer diameter and 18 to 46 mm as the inner diameter in
37. data Images on websites are often low resolution although they look good enough on the display and so print quality may decline I Select the appropriate paper type setting on the control panel or in the printer driver for the type of paper loaded in the printer I Print using a high quality setting on the control panel or in the printer driver L When printing on a disc adjust the level of density on the control panel or in Epson Print CD L When images or photos are printed in unexpected colors adjust the color and then print again The automatic color correction feature uses the standard correction mode in PhotoEnhance Try another correction mode in PhotoEnhance by selecting an option other than Auto Correct or Automatic as the Scene Correction or Scene Detection setting If the problem continues use any other color correction feature other than PhotoEnhance 1 Disable the bidirectional or high speed setting When this setting is enabled the print head prints while moving in both directions and vertical lines may be misaligned If you disable this feature printing may slow down L Control Panel In the print settings for Print Photos mode disable Bidirectional I Windows Clear High Speed on the printer driver s More Options tab LI Mac OSX Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer Click Options amp Supplies gt Op
38. e contrast saturation and brightness of the original image data Note T These adjustments are not applied to the original data T PhotoEnhance adjusts the color by analyzing the location of the subject Therefore if you have changed the location of the subject by reducing enlarging cropping or rotating the image the color may change unexpectedly Selecting the borderless setting also changes the location of the subject resulting in changes in color If the image is out of focus the tone may be unnatural If the color is changed or becomes unnatural print in a mode other than PhotoEnhance Windows Select the method of color correction from Color Correction on the More Options tab 52 User s Guide Printing If you select Automatic the colors are automatically adjusted to match the paper type and print quality settings If you select Custom and click Advanced you can make your own settings Mac OS X Access the print dialog Select Color Matching from the pop up menu and then select EPSON Color Controls Select Color Options from the pop up menu and then select one of the available options Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and make the appropriate settings Printing a Watermark for Windows Only You can print a watermark such as Confidential on your printouts You can also add your own watermark Note This feature is not available for borderless printing Click Watermark Features on the More Option
39. e using it L Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to fill the ink tank The ink bottle is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability If you leave an ink bottle unpacked for a long time before using it normal printing may not be possible LI Do not continue printing when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank Continued use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer Epson recommends filling all ink tanks to the upper line when the printer is not operating to reset the ink levels 58 User s Guide Refilling Ink D To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head a variable ink safety reserve remains in the ink tank when your printer indicates to refill ink The yields quoted for you do not include this reserve L Although the ink bottles may contain recycled materials this does not affect printer function or performance I Specifications and appearance of the ink bottle are subject to change without prior notice for improvement L Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing the paper type that you are using the frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature Ink consumption L To maintain optimum print head performance some ink is consumed from all ink tanks not only during printing but also during maintenance operation such as print head cleaning J When printing in m
40. eatures LY The UNIX File System UFS for Mac OS X is not supported Regulatory Information Standards and Approvals for European Model Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC EN60950 1 95 User s Guide Appendix EMC directive 2004 108 EC EN55022 Class B EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions to ensure the responsible and legal use of the printer Copying of the following items is prohibited by law Ly Bank bills coins government issued marketable securities government bond securities and municipal securities L Unused postage stamps pre stamped postcards and other official postal items bearing valid postage L Government issued revenue stamps and securities issued according to legal procedure Exercise caution when copying the following items L Private marketable securities stock certificates negotiable notes checks etc monthly passes concession tickets etc LI Passports driver s licenses warrants of fitness road passes food stamps tickets etc Note Copying these items may also be prohibited by law Responsible use of copyrighted materials Printers can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before copying published material Checking the Total Number of Pa
41. ely I If ink gets into your mouth see a doctor right away I Do not tilt or shake an ink bottle after removing its seal this can cause leakage LI Keep ink bottles and the ink tank unit out of the reach of children Do not allow children to drink from or handle the ink bottles and ink bottle cap Printer Advisories and Warnings Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property Make sure you keep this manual for future reference Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up Using the Printer L Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer L Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label User s Guide Important Instructions LI Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off LI Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers L Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones L The power supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions cuts fraying crimping and kinking Do not place objects on top of the power supply cords and do not allow the power supply cords to be stepped on or run over Be particularly careful to keep all the power supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the transformer LJ If you use an extension c
42. en you insert a memory card into the printer a confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes using the A or V button and then press the OK button to display the print start screen Press the button to start printing If you want to change the print settings press the button Setting items are the same as in Print Photos mode Related Information gt Print Photos Mode on page 15 Printing from a Computer Printing Basics Windows Note I See the online help for explanations of the setting items Right click an item and then click Help T Operations differ depending on the application See the application s help for details 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu 4 Select your printer 37 User s Guide 5 6 Ta 8 Printing Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window More Options Maintenance Printing Presets Rear Paper Feed Add Remove Presets A4 210 x 297mm Document Fast _ Borderless Settings Document Standard Quality O Portrait Landscape Document High Quality Photo 10 x 15 cm Portrait lain papers Photo 10 x 15 cm Landscape Printable CD DVD Printing Standard Photo A4 Portrait Photo A4 Landscape Off Settings MultiPage Page Order C Collate C Reverse Order Co
43. erences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then double click the printer If the printer is paused click Resume or Resume Printer I Run the nozzle check and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged Related Information Installing Applications on page 78 Epson Easy Photo Print on page 75 Epson Print CD on page 75 gt Canceling Printing on page 55 gt Checking and Cleaning the Print Head on page 63 84 User s Guide Solving Problems Printout Problems Print Quality Is Poor Check the following if the print quality is poor due to blurry prints banding missing colors faded colors misalignment and mosaic like patterns in the prints L Make sure the initial ink charging is complete LI Check the ink tank If the tank is empty refill the ink immediately and clean the print head L Run the nozzle check and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged L If you have not used the printer for a long time use the Power Ink Flushing utility of the printer driver LI Align the print head L If banding appears at intervals of 2 5 cm align the print head L1 Use paper supported by this printer L Do not print on paper that is damp damaged or too old I If the paper is curled or the envelope is puffed up flatten it L When printing images or photos print using high resolution
44. ernal storage device drag the device icon to the trash icon Otherwise data in the shared drive may not be displayed correctly when another external storage device is inserted Related Information Inserting a Memory Card on page 27 Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 92 gt Supported External Storage Device Specifications on page 93 Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help visit the Epson support website shown below Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website The latest drivers FAQs manuals or other downloadables are also available from the site http support epson net http www epson eu Support Europe If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem contact Epson support services for assistance Contacting Epson Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product manuals contact Epson support services for assistance If Epson support for your area is not listed below contact the dealer where you purchased your product Epson support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information _J Product serial number The serial number label is usually on the back of the product Ly Product model L Product software version Clic
45. etwork or for any other reason LJ Lower Cassette Add the optional paper cassette units to the paper source Note The availability of these settings varies by model Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print is an application that allows you to easily print photos with various layouts You can preview the photo image and adjust the images or position You can also print photos with a frame See the application s help for details Note To use this application the printer driver needs to be installed Starting on Windows I Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm and then select the displayed icon L Except for Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Click the start button and then select All Programs or Programs gt Epson Software gt Epson Easy Photo PrintE Photo Starting on Mac OS X Select Go gt Applications gt Epson Software gt Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Print CD Epson Print CD is an application that allows you to design a CD DVD label to be printed directly onto a CD DVD You can also print a CD DVD jacket for CD DVD case See the application s help for details Note To use this application the printer driver needs to be installed Starting on Windows LI Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Enter the application name in the search charm and then select the displayed icon L Except for Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Click the start button and then select All Programs or Programs gt Epson Software
46. f ABBYY Software House I Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation L 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 User s Guide Contents Contents Co pyrig ht CD DVD Handling Precautions 29 Loading a CD DVD 0 000 000 0005 30 R i CDIDV Ds psacnh noe ee gee aa 31 Trademarks S Printin About This Manual g Printing from the Control Panel 33 Introduction to the Manuals 6 a Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Marks and Symbols 0 0 0 0 0 000008 6 07 ne ie i gene anne 33 Descriptions Used in this Manual 6 Printing Photos from a Memory Card onto a Operating System References 7 CD DVD Label einne naiai ioman aa a a 34 Printing Photos Using Other Features 35 Im portant Instructions Printing from a Computer 004 37 afew ree ee 8 Printing Basics Windows 37 j 7 T pa S N i A Printing Basics Mac OS X 00040 39 Printer Advisories and Warnings 8 Printing on 2 Sides for Windows only 41 Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up Printing Several Pages on One Sheet 42 Meng ue Printers EE ee A A 8 Printing to Fit the Paper Size 43 Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Printing Multiple File
47. ges Fed Through the Printer You can check the total number of pages sheets of paper and CDs DVDs fed through the printer Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer Control Panel The information is printed together with the nozzle check pattern You can also check details such as the color page count and the count for CD DVD printing 1 Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position 2 Load A4 size plain paper in the printer 3 Enter Setup from the home screen using the lt A or P button and then press the OK button 4 Select Maintenance using the A or V button and then press the OK button 96 User s Guide Appendix 5 Select Nozzle Check using the A or W button and then press the OK button 6 Follow the on screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer Windows 1 Access the printer driver window 2 Click Printer and Option Information on the Maintenance tab Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer Mac OS X 1 Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer 2 Click Options amp Supplies gt Utility gt Open Printer Utility 3 Click Printer and Option Informati
48. he print head to improve print quality Alignment Reset Ink Resets ink levels Levels Paper Guide Use this feature to feed paper for cleaning when there are ink stains on the internal rollers Cleaning or a paper feed problem has occurred Printer CD DVD Adjusts the printing position of a CD DVD Setup Stickers Adjusts the printing position of a photo sticker Thick Paper Use this feature if ink smears and the paper gets dirty When enabled the printing speed may be slower Only enable this setting when ink smears It is disabled when the printer is turned off Sound Adjust the volume and select the type of audio Screen Saver By selecting Memory Card Data photos are displayed sequentially when no operations are performed for about three minutes Display Select the default setting to display the photos on the memory card Options A 1 photo Displays one photo on a screen Information on settings such as zoom is also displayed 1 photo without Info Displays one photo on a screen Information on settings such as zoom is not displayed Thumbnail Displays nine photos on a screen Power Off You can adjust the time before power management is applied Any increase will affect the Timer product s energy efficiency Please consider the environment before making any change Sleep Timer Select the time period before the printer enters sleep mode energy saving mode when no operations are performed The LCD screen turns black
49. hen select the amount of enlargement Ll Mac OSX Select the Print Settings menu in the print dialog and select the amount of enlargement in the Expansion setting Related Information gt Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Printable Area on page 91 Available Paper and Capacities on page 22 gt Print Photos Mode on page 15 Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed Check the following if the paper is smeared or scuffed when printing L Clean the paper path L Load paper in the correct direction L When performing manual 2 sided printing make sure that the ink is completely dry before reloading the paper J Enable the scuffing prevention feature Only enable this feature when a scuffing problem occurs because using it may cause the print quality to decline and print speed to slow down L Control Panel Enter Setup select Printer Setup and then enable the Thick Paper setting J Windows Select the Maintenance tab on the printer driver click Extended Settings and then select Thick Paper and Envelopes LI Mac OSX Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer Click Options amp Supplies gt Options or Driver Select On as the Thick paper and envelopes setting Related Information gt Cleaning the Paper Path on page 67 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 gt
50. however it cannot be used again within 12 hours of the last use If you still cannot solve the problem after trying all of the methods above contact Epson support Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes Windows 1 Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position 2 Access the printer driver window 3 Click Power Ink Flushing on the Maintenance tab 4 Follow the on screen instructions Related Information gt Windows Printer Driver on page 69 Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes Mac OS X 1 Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position 2 Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer 3 Click Options amp Supplies gt Utility gt Open Printer Utility 65 User s Guide Improving Print Quality 4 Click Power Ink Flushing 5 Follow the on screen instructions Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images align the print head Aligning the Print Head Control Panel 1 Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position 2 Load A4 size plain paper in the printer 3 Enter Setup from the home screen using the or P button and then press the OK button 4 Select Maintenance using the A
51. ided Matte A4 1 v Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet A4 100 Paper 2 Epson Photo Stickers 16 A6 1 Epson Iron On Cool Peel A4 1 Transfer Paper 1 For manual 2 sided printing you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed 2 Only printing from computer is available Note The availability of paper varies by location For the latest information on paper available in your area contact Epson support 22 User s Guide Loading Paper Commercially Available Paper Borderless Printing Media Name Size Loading Manual 2 Capacity Sided Sheets Printing Plain paper Up to the line v E indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide Letter A4 B5 1 A5 Ae Legal User Defined 1 Envelope 10 Envelope DL 10 Envelope C6 Envelope 1 Only printing from computer is available 2 For manual 2 sided printing you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed Related Information gt Technical Support Web Site on page 100 List of Paper Types To obtain optimum printing results select the paper type that suits the paper Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Plain Paper plain papers Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
52. ill cannot turn off the printer unplug the power cord To prevent the print head from drying out turn the printer back on and turn it off by pressing the button LCD Screen Gets Dark The printer is in sleep mode Press any button on the control panel to return the LCD screen to its former state Printer Does Not Print Check the following if the printer does not operate or prints nothing J Install the printer driver L To print a disc label install Epson Print CD L To print photos easily install Epson Easy Photo Print L Connect the interface cable securely to the printer and the computer I If you are using a USB hub try to connect the printer directly to the computer I If you are printing a large image the computer may not have enough memory Print the image at a lower resolution or a smaller size LJ In Windows click Print Queue on the printer driver s Maintenance tab and then check the following L Check if there are any paused print jobs Cancel printing if necessary L Make sure the printer is not offline or pending If the printer is offline or pending clear the offline or pending setting from the Printer menu L Make sure the printer is selected as the default printer from the Printer menu there should be a check mark on the menu item If the printer is not selected as the default printer set it as the default printer I In Mac OS X make sure the printer status is not Pause Select System Pref
53. ill them to the upper line on the ink tank Continued use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line on the tanks could damage the printer You can check the approximate ink levels from the computer Checking the Ink Levels Windows 1 Access the printer driver window 2 Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab Note If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Related Information gt Windows Printer Driver on page 69 Checking the Ink Levels Mac OS X 1 Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer 2 Click Options amp Supplies gt Utility gt Open Printer Utility 3 Click EPSON Status Monitor 57 User s Guide Refilling Ink Ink Bottle Codes Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink bottles Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non genuine ink The use of non genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson s warranties and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson s warranties and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink bottles BK Black C
54. ing from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation 2014 Seiko Epson Corporation All rights reserved The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice User s Guide Trademarks Trademarks L EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation L PRINT Image Matching and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All rights reserved L SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC P XC 1 Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation ste Memory STICK mm A PictBridge USB LAN WLAN 4 LI PictBridge is a trademark L Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation L Apple Macintosh Mac OS OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Ly Adobe Adobe Reader Acrobat and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions L ABBYY and ABBYY FineReader names and logos are registered trademarks o
55. inter is operating or processing data Unplug the power cord when the power light is off t Displays the home screen a Changes the view of photos or displays the crop setting screen O Displays operating instructions troubleshooting information and the meaning of icons that appear on the LCD screen 13 User s Guide Printer Basics Displays menus and messages Displays detailed setting items AV lt P OK Use the A V lt P buttons to select a menu and then press the OK button to open the selected menu Returns to the previous screen Selects the number of pages to print gt Starts an operation such as printing 000 000 Ur Stops the current operation Related Information gt Menu Options on page 15 Guide to the LCD Screen Menus and messages are displayed on the LCD screen Select a menu or setting by pressing the A V 4 P buttons a Print All Photos a Print Photo Greeting Card o Photo Layout Sheet a Print on CD DVD Q OK Proceed 3S Back 1 Available buttons are displayed In this example you can proceed to the next screen by pressing the OK button and select another menu by pressing the A V 4P buttons The name of the screen displayed When A and are displayed you can scroll up or down Related Information gt Menu Options on page 15 14 User
56. iver click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 T 2 sided printing may not be available when the printer is accessed over a network or is used as a shared printer 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Select a binding method from 2 Sided Printing on the Main tab 5 Click Settings make the appropriate settings and then click OK to close the window Note To print as a booklet select Booklet 6 Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary and then click OK 7 Click Print When the first side has finished printing a pop up window is displayed on the computer Follow the on screen instructions Related Information Available Paper and Capacities on page 22 gt Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Printing Basics Windows on page 37 41 User s Guide Printing Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper Printing Several Pages on One Sheet Windows Note This feature is not available for borderless printing 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Select 2 Up or 4 Up as the Multi Page setting on the Main tab 5 Click Page Order make the appropriate settings and then click OK to close the window 6 Se
57. k About Version Info or similar button in the product software Ly Brand and model of your computer L Your computer operating system name and version L Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support 100 User s Guide Appendix Help for Users in India Contacts for information support and services are World Wide Web http www epson co in Information on product specifications drivers for download and products enquiry are available Epson India Head Office Bangalore Phone 080 30515000 Fax 30515005 Epson India Regional Offices Location Telephone number Fax number Mumbai 022 28261515 16 17 022 28257287 Delhi 011 30615000 011 30615005 Chennai 044 30277500 044 30277575 Kolkata 033 22831589 90 033 22831591 Hyderabad 040 66331738 39 040 66328633 Cochin 0484 2357950 0484 2357950 Coimbatore 0422 2380002 NA Pune 020 30286000 30286001 30286002 020 30286000 Ahmedabad 079 26407176 77 079 26407347 Helpline For Service Product info or to order a cartridge 18004250011 9AM 9PM This is a Toll free number For Service CDMA amp Mobile Users 3900 1600 9AM 6PM Prefix local STD code 101
58. l terms such as Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP refer to the following operating systems Additionally Windows is used to refer to all versions LI Microsoft Windows 8 1 operating system LI Microsoft Windows 8 operating system LI Microsoft Windows 7 operating system L Microsoft Windows Vista operating system LI Microsoft Windows XP operating system LI Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition operating system Mac OS X In this manual Mac OS X v10 9 x refers to OS X Mavericks and Mac OS X v10 8 x refers to OS X Mountain Lion Additionally Mac OS X is used to refer to Mac OS X v10 9 x Mac OS X v10 8 x Mac OS X v10 7 x and Mac OS X v10 6 x User s Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer Make sure you keep this manual for future reference Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer LI Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment Use of other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock L Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard L Never disassemble modify or attempt to repair the power cord plug printer unit or options by yourself except
59. le quiet mode However this may slow down printer operations I Windows Enable Quiet Mode on the Main tab in the printer driver LJ Mac OSX Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer Click Options amp Supplies gt Options or Driver Select On as the Quiet Mode setting Quiet Mode is only effective when you select the Print Settings menu in the print dialog and then select plain papers as the Media Type setting and Normal as the Print Quality setting Cannot Save Data to a Memory Device L Use a memory device that is supported by the printer L Check that the memory device is not write protected L Check that the memory device has enough available memory If the available memory is low data cannot be saved Related Information Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 92 gt Supported External Storage Device Specifications on page 93 Application Is Blocked by a Firewall for Windows Only Add the application to the Windows Firewall allowed program in security settings on the Control Panel 89 User s Guide Solving Problems 2 Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen is displayed on the LCD screen when the image file is not supported by the product Related Information Supported Data Specifications on page 94 A Message Prompting You to Reset the Ink Levels is Displayed Refill
60. lete the light stops flashing and remains on 27 User s Guide Inserting a Memory Card Important Do not try to force the card all the way into the slot It should not be fully inserted 2 When you have finished using the memory card make sure the light is not flashing and then remove the card f A Ca ha ff 3 Important If you remove the memory card while the light is flashing the data in the memory card may be lost Note If you access the memory card from a computer you need to operate the computer to safely remove the removal device Related Information gt Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer on page 99 User s Guide Loading a CD DVD for Printing Loading a CD DVD for Printing Printable CD DVDs You can print on a circular 12 cm or 8 cm CD DVD labelled as suitable for printing for example printable on the label surface or printable with ink jet printers You can also print on a Blu ray Discs CD DVD Handling Precautions LI See the documentation provided with your CD DVD for more information on handling the CD DVD or writing data L Do not print on the CD DVD before writing your data to it If you do fingerprints dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors while writing data L Depending on the CD DVD type or printing data smearing may occur Try making a test print on a spare CD DVD Check the printed surface after waiting fo
61. lide the edge guide to the edge of the paper 5 25 User s Guide Loading Paper 6 Make sure that the tray lever is in the up position t Important 1 Do not move the tray lever while the printer is operating I Before you move the tray lever make sure no paper or other objects are on the output tray and the output tray is not extended LY Do not touch the output tray when moving the tray lever Note Return the remaining paper to its package If you leave it in the printer the paper may curl or the print quality may decline Related Information gt Paper Handling Precautions on page 21 gt Available Paper and Capacities on page 22 26 User s Guide Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Supported Memory Cards Memory Stick AEM Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate Memory Stick Duo miniSD miniSDHC microSD microSDHC microSDXC SD SDHC SDXC Attach an adapter to fit the memory card slot Otherwise the card may get stuck Related Information Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 92 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card into the printer The printer starts reading the data and the light flashes When reading is comp
62. n 7 Compare the printed check pattern with the sample shown below T All lines are printed The print head nozzles are not clogged Select Finish Nozzle Check using the A or V button and then press the OK button 63 User s Guide 10 Improving Print Quality 1 There are broken lines or missing segments The print head nozzles may be clogged Go to the next step eS oe i ce ie A __ i Select Head Cleaning using the A or V button and then press the OK button Note The test pattern may vary by model Follow the on screen instructions to clean the print head When cleaning is finished select Nozzle Check using the A or V button and then follow the on screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern again Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Windows is Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position Load A4 size plain paper in the printer Access the printer driver window Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab Follow the on screen instructions Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 gt Windows Printer Driver on page 69 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Mac OS X di Make sure that the CD DVD tray is
63. n page 24 Printing Basics Windows on page 37 Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks Here is an example of how to make a poster when 2x2 Poster is selected and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides sheet 1 0 poeet 2 sheet 3 sheet 4 46 User s Guide Printing 1 Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks E p D ip cg H sheet 1 sheet 2 H sheet 1 W sheet2 amp I I I I I 1 1 I t I I I I i oy 1 e 2 Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back H sheet 1 sheet2 amp 5i gt ee 47 User s Guide Printing 3 Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers this time the line to the left of the cross marks g gt amp p z H sheet 1 sheet2 4 Hs sheet 1 sheet2 B m gt Py ao 9 A v gt 4 Tape the sheets together from the back im sheet 1 sheet2 amp 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together 48 User s Guide Printing 6 Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right
64. ne direction provides higher quality printing but the printing speed may be slower Photo Enhance Select one of the image adjustment options Adjustment Ee f E s PhotoEnhance Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast saturation and brightness of the original image data P I M Adjusts the image based on the print information provided by a digital camera compatible with PRINT Image Matching Scene Available when selecting PhotoEnhance as the Enhance setting Improves the image quality Detection for photos of people landscapes and night scenes Fix Red Eye Fixes red eye in photos Corrections are not applied to the original file only to the printouts Depending on the type of photo parts of the image other than the eyes may be corrected Filter Prints in sepia or monochrome Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image Contrast Adjusts the difference between the brightness and darkness Sharpness Enhances or defocuses the outline of the image Saturation Adjusts the vividness of the image Maintenan You can access the menus for maintaining the printer See the list of menus in Setup mode ce 16 User s Guide Printer Basics Photo Layout Sheet Menu Settings and Explanations Layout Select a layout 20 up The serial number or date is printed below each photo Sticker 16 up Select when printing on photo stickers P I F is displayed if you have a P F frame
65. ng the preset from the list 51 User s Guide Printing Windows To add your own preset set items such as the Document Size and Paper Type on the Main or More Options tab and then click Add Remove Presets in Printing Presets Note To delete an added preset click Add Remove Presets select the preset name you want to delete from the list and then delete it Mac OS X Access the print dialog To add your own preset set items such as the Paper Size and Media Type and then save the current settings as the preset in the Presets setting Note To delete an added preset click presets gt Show Presets select the preset name you want to delete from the list and then delete it Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can reduce or enlarge the size of a document by a specific percentage Windows Note This feature is not available for borderless printing Set the Document Size on the More Options tab Select Reduce Enlarge Document Zoom to and then enter a percentage Mac OS X Select Page Setup from the File menu Select the settings for Format For and Paper Size and then enter a percentage in Scale Close the window and then print following the basic printing instructions Related Information gt Printing Basics Mac OS X on page 39 Adjusting the Print Color You can adjust the colors used in the print job PhotoEnhance produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting th
66. ning applications 3 Open Control Panel LI Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Select Desktop gt Settings gt Control Panel L Except for Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Click the start button and select Control Panel 4 Open Uninstall a program or Add or Remove Programs LJ Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista 76 User s Guide Application Information Select Uninstall a program in Programs LJ Windows XP Click Add or Remove Programs 5 Select the application you want to uninstall 6 Uninstall the applications I Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Click Uninstall Change or Uninstall L Windows XP Click Change Remove or Remove Note If the User Account Control window is displayed click Continue 7 Follow the on screen instructions Uninstalling Applications Mac OS X 1 Download the Uninstaller using EPSON Software Updater Once you have downloaded the Uninstaller you do not need to download it again each time you uninstall the application 2 Turn off the printer by pressing the button 3 To uninstall the printer driver select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then remove the printer from the enabled printers list 4 Quit all running applications 5 Select Go gt Applications gt Epson Software gt Uninstaller 6 Select the application you want to uninstall and then click Uninstall Important
67. nter Related Information Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 92 Advisories and Warnings for Using the Touchpad L The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots and because of its features it may have an uneven brightness These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way L Only use a dry soft cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners I The exterior cover of the touchpad could break if it receives a heavy impact Contact your dealer if the touchpad s surface chips or cracks and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces L Press the touchpad gently with your finger Do not press forcefully or operate with your nails L The touchpad is a capacitive touch panel which responds only when touched directly with a finger The panel may not respond when touched with wet hands gloved hands or touched through a protective sheet or sticker L Do not operate using sharp objects such as a ball point pen pencil and so on L Condensation inside the touchpad due to abrupt changes in temperature or humidity may cause performance to deteriorate 10 User s Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Control panel Operates the printer Front cover Prevents dust from entering the printer Q Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer Slide to the edges of the paper Paper sup
68. nter Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3 1 Access the printer driver window 2 Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab 3 Make the appropriate settings and then click OK See the online help for explanations of the setting items Related Information gt Windows Printer Driver on page 69 Mac OS X Printer Driver The printer driver is an application that controls the printer according to the print commands from other applications Making settings on the printer driver provides the best printing results You can also check the status of the printer or keep it in top operating condition using the printer driver utility 72 User s Guide Application Information Accessing the printer driver from applications Select Print from the File menu If necessary click Show Details or V to expand the print window Note Operations differ depending on the application See the application s help for details Starting the utility Select System Preferences from the t menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer Click Options amp Supplies gt Utility gt Open Printer Utility Guide to Mac OS X Printer Driver Printer Driver Screen Switch the pop up menu on the center of the screen to show more items Printer EPSON XXXX Presets Default Settings Copies Pages All From 1 to 1
69. o oo saade o 4R4 bons 59 Supported Memory Cards 27 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 27 Improving Print Quality Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 63 Loading a CD DVD for Pr inting Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Printable CD DVDs 000 eee eee eens 29 Control Panel 6 e eee eee eee 63 User s Guide Contents Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Windows eae Ooo hee hos odes oe eae 64 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Mac OS Kerk eet bli ders 5 ANE EA 64 Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes 65 Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes Windows 65 Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes Mac OS X 65 Aligning the Print Head 0 0 66 Aligning the Print Head Control Panel 66 Aligning the Print Head Windows 66 Aligning the Print Head MacOS X 67 Cleaning the Paper Path 0 67 Application Information Necessary Applications 000 69 Windows Printer Driver 0 69 Mac OS X Printer Driver 72 Epson Easy Photo Print 75 Epson Print CD 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee 75 E Web Print for Windows Only 76 EPSON Software Updater 0 76 Uninstalling Applications 0 76 Uninstalling Applications Windows 76 Uninstalling Applications MacOS X 77 Installing Applications
70. ocedure Note T Press the amp button to crop a part of a photo Use the A W lt or button to move the frame to the area you want to crop and then press the or button to change the size of the frame Press the button to rotate the frame T Ifyou want to show a photo without indicators when one photo is displayed on a screen press the Ya button twice Press this button twice again to show indicators Press the Y button to display the menu select Print Settings using the A or V button and then press the OK button Select setting items such as the paper size using the or W button and then press the OK button Change the settings using the A or V button Press the OK button to confirm the settings When you have finished press the v button Press the OK button to display the print settings confirmation screen Press the button 33 User s Guide Printing Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 gt List of Paper Types on page 23 Inserting a Memory Card on page 27 gt Print Photos Mode on page 15 Printing Photos from a Memory Card onto a CD DVD Label You can select photos stored on a memory card to print onto a CD DVD label l Insert a memory card into the printer 3 Important Do not remove the memory card until you have finished printing Enter Print Photos from the home screen using the or P button an
71. on Transporting the Printer When you need to transport the printer to move or for repairs follow the steps below to pack the printer 3 Important 1 When storing or transporting the printer avoid tilting it placing it vertically or turning it upside down otherwise ink may leak 1 When storing or transporting an ink bottle after removing its seal do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes Otherwise ink may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely Be sure to keep the ink bottle upright when tightening the cap and take measures to prevent ink from leaking when you transport the bottle T Do not put opened ink bottles in the box with printer 1 Turn off the printer by pressing the button 2 Make sure the power light turns off and then unplug the power cord Important Unplug the power cord when the power light is off Otherwise the print head does not return to the home position causing the ink to dry and printing may become impossible 97 User s Guide Appendix 3 Disconnect all cables such as the power cord and USB cable 4 Make sure there is no memory card inserted 5 Remove all of the paper from the printer 6 Open the printer cover Secure the print head to the case with tape 7 Close the printer cover 8 Prepare to pack the printer as shown below 98 User s Guide Appendix 9 Unhook the ink
72. on your memory card Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded Layout Select how to place the photos method Automatic layout Photos are placed automatically using the selected layout If the number of selected photos is less than that of the selected layout blank spaces appear on the printout Place photos manually Manually place the photos in a selected layout Selecting Leave blank provides a blank space in the printout Menu Options for Photo Layout Sheet To access the following menus press the Y button on the photo selection screen Menu Settings and Explanations Select Photos Print Settings Photo Adjustment s See the list of menus in View and Print Photos for more details Maintenan ce See the list of menus in Setup for more details Print on CD DVD Note You can only print on an 8 cm disc when printing from a computer Menu Settings and Explanations Layout Select the layout you want to use to print onto a CD DVD CD DVD Variety automatically lays out the 10 photos you selected 17 User s Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Layout method Select how to place the photos Automatic layout Photos are placed automatically using the selected layout If the number of selected photos is less than that of the selected layout blank spaces appear on the
73. onochrome or grayscale color inks instead of black ink may be used depending on the paper type or print quality settings This is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black L The ink in the ink bottles supplied with your printer is partly used during initial setup In order to produce high quality printouts the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink This one off process consumes a quantity of ink and therefore these bottles may print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink bottles Refilling the Ink Tanks 1 Enter Setup from the home screen using the 4 or gt button and then press the OK button 2 Select Maintenance using the or V button and then press the OK button 3 Select Reset Ink Levels using the A or W button and then press the OK button 4 Press the button 5 Unhook the ink tank unit from the printer and lay it down 3 Important Do not pull the tubes 59 User s Guide Refilling Ink 6 Open the ink tank unit cover and then remove the cap of the ink tank t Important I Be careful not to spill any ink 1 Make sure that the color of the ink tank matches the ink color that you want to refill 7 Snap off the top of the cap remove the cap of the ink bottle remove the seal from the bottle and then install the cap 60 User s Guide Refilling Ink Important Close the ink bottle cap tightly otherwise ink ma
74. ons of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website http www epson eu Support Europe http support epson net outside Europe LI Start Here paper manual Provides you with information on setting up the printer installing the software using the printer basically solving problems and so on LJ User s Guide PDF manual This manual Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer and on solving problems As well as the manuals above see the help included in the various Epson software applications Marks and Symbols A Caution Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury 3 Important Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Note Instructions containing useful tips and restrictions on printer operation gt Related Information Links to related sections Descriptions Used in this Manual L Screenshots of the printer driver screens are from Windows 8 1 or Mac OS X v10 9 x The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation J Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only Although there may be slight differences depending on the model the method of operation is the same L Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings User s Guide About This Manual Operating System References Windows In this manua
75. or V button and then press the OK button 5 Select Head Alignment using the A or W button and then press the OK button 6 Follow the on screen instructions to print the alignment pattern 7 Follow the on screen instructions to align the print head Find and select the number for the most solid pattern in each group using the A or W button and then press the OK button 1 Note I The test pattern may vary by model LI If print quality is not improved align the print head from a computer Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Aligning the Print Head Windows 1 Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position 2 Load A4 size plain paper in the printer 66 User s Guide Improving Print Quality 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab 5 Follow the on screen instructions Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Aligning the Print Head Mac OS X 1 Make sure that the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and that the tray lever is in the up position 2 Load A4 size plain paper in the printer 3 Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer 4 Click Options amp Supplies gt Utility gt Open Printer Utility 5 Click
76. ord 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 I If you plan to use the printer in Germany the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for the printer L 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 I Place the printer on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle L When storing or transporting the printer avoid tilting it placing it vertically or turning it upside down otherwise ink may leak L Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the printer cover L Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected L Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight strong light or heat sources L Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer L Do not put y
77. our hand inside the printer during printing L Do not touch the white flat cable and ink tubes inside the printer L Do not touch the left lateral surface of the print head inside the printer when the printer is on L Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer Doing so may cause fire L Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage the printer L Do not continue printing when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank Continued use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer Epson recommends filling all ink tanks to the upper line when the printer is not operating to reset the ink levels L Always turn the printer off using the button Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power at the outlet until the O light stops flashing L Before transporting the printer make sure that the print head is in the home far right position I If you are not going to use the printer for a long period be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards LI Do not remove a memory card or turn off the printer while the memory card light is flashing User s Guide Important Instructions L The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type Be sure to refer to the manual packaged with your memory card for details L Use only memory cards compatible with the pri
78. p Fax remove the printer and then add the printer again See the following to add a printer http epson sn 6 Make the following settings L Media Type Select the type of paper you loaded L Expansion Available when selecting a borderless paper size In borderless printing the print data is enlarged slightly more than the paper size so that no margins are printed around the edges of the paper Select the amount of enlargement 1 Grayscale Select to print in black or shades of gray 7 Click Print Related Information gt Available Paper and Capacities on page 22 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 gt Guide to Mac OS X Printer Driver on page 73 gt List of Paper Types on page 23 40 User s Guide Printing Printing on 2 Sides for Windows only The printer driver prints automatically separating even pages and odd pages When the printer has finished printing the odd pages flip the paper over following the instructions to print the even pages You can also print a booklet that can be created by folding the printout A N Note LI This feature is not available for borderless printing LI If you do not use paper that is suitable for 2 sided printing the print quality may decline and paper jams may occur d Depending on the paper and the data ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper LI If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled access the printer dr
79. page 76 Updating Applications and Firmware You may be able to clear certain problems and improve or add functions by updating the applications and the firmware Make sure you use the latest version of the applications and firmware 1 Make sure that the printer and the computer are connected and the computer is connected to the internet 2 Start EPSON Software Updater and update the applications or the firmware 3 Important Do not turn off the computer or the printer while updating Note If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater Check for the latest versions of the applications from your local Epson website http www epson com Related Information gt EPSON Software Updater on page 76 78 User s Guide Solving Problems Solving Problems Checking the Printer Status Checking Messages on the LCD Screen If an error message is displayed on the LCD screen follow the on screen instructions or the solutions below to solve the problem Messages Solutions Printer error Turn power off and then on again Remove any paper or protective material in the printer If the error For details see your documentation message is still displayed after turning the power off and on again contact your dealer Operation canceled Error while saving The external storage device such as a memory card may be damaged Check if the
80. pies Quiet Mode 0 O Print Preview Job Arranger Lite Make the following settings LI Paper Source Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper If the printer has only one paper source this item is not displayed L Document Size Select the paper size you loaded in the printer I Borderless Select to print with no margins around the image In borderless printing the print data is enlarged slightly more than the paper size so that no margins are printed around the edges of the paper Click Settings to select the amount of enlargement LJ Orientation Select the orientation you set in the application I Paper Type Select the type of paper you loaded LY Color Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray Note When printing on envelopes select Landscape as the Orientation setting Click OK to close the printer driver window Click Print Related Information gt Available Paper and Capacities on page 22 gt Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 38 User s Guide Printing gt Guide to Windows Printer Driver on page 70 gt List of Paper Types on page 23 Printing Basics Mac OS X Note Operations differ depending on the application See the application s help for details 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Select Print from the File menu or ano
81. port Supports loaded paper 3 Rear paper feed Loads paper Usually keep the rear paper feed closed to prevents foreign substance from entering the printer O Output tray Holds the ejected paper Before printing raise the stopper to prevent the ejected paper from falling off the tray O Tray lever Lower the lever when printing on a disc When the lever is lowered the output tray moves so that you can insert the CD DVD tray 11 User s Guide Printer Basics 1 Unlock button To lower or close the panel unlock by pushing this button at the rear and then lower 2 Memory card slot Insert a memory card External interface USB port Connects an external storage device or a PictBridge capable device O 98 Printer cover Open to remove jammed paper This unit should usually be kept closed Ink tube Supplies ink to the print head Ink tank unit Contains the ink tanks Ink reservoir tanks Ink tanks Supplies ink to the ink tubes Print head Fires ink OQO0OOOO USB port Connects a USB cable to connect to a computer 12 User s Guide Printer Basics Q AC inlet Connects the power cord Control Panel You can change the angle of the control panel Buttons 0 000 O0 Q0QO0OOOU O 1 0 Turns the printer on or off Do not turn off while the power light is flashing while the pr
82. r External USB Devices and Hi Speed USB PictBridge External Storage Device Specifications Supported Memory Card Specifications Compatible Memory Cards Maximum Capacities Memory Stick 128 MB Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO 32 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MagicGate Memory Stick 128 MB MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Micro 32 GB 92 User s Guide Appendix Compatible Memory Cards Maximum Capacities miniSD 2 GB miniSDHC 32 GB microSD 2 GB microSDHC 32 GB microSDXC 64 GB SD 2 GB SDHC 32 GB SDXC 64 GB Attach an adapter to fit the memory card slot Otherwise the card may get stuck Supported memory card voltages 3 3 V type dual voltage 3 3 V and 5V type supply voltage 3 3 V 5 V memory cards are not supported Maximum supply current L Memory Stick PRO 100 mA L SD 200 mA Supported External Storage Device Specifications Compatible External Storage Maximum Capacities Devices CD R Drive CD ROM 2 CD R 700 MB DVD R Drive DVD ROM 2 DVD R 4 7 GB Blu ray Drive CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM and Blu ray Disc are not supported MO Drive 1 3 GB HDD 2 TB formatted in FAT FAT32 or exFAT USB Flash Drive 1 We do not recommend using external USB devices that are powered by USB Use only external USB devices with independent AC power
83. r one full day L Compared to printing on genuine Epson paper the print density is lowered to prevent ink from smearing on the CD DVD Adjust the print density as necessary L Allow the printed CD DVDs at least 24 hours to dry avoiding direct sunlight Do not stack or insert the CD DVDs into your device until they are completely dry I If the printed surface is sticky even after it has dried lower the print density L Reprinting on the same CD DVD may not improve the print quality I If the CD DVD tray or the internal transparent compartment are accidentally printed on immediately wipe off the ink L Depending on the print area setting the CD DVD or CD DVD tray may get dirty Make settings to print on the printable area Related Information Epson Print CD on page 75 gt Printable Area on page 91 29 User s Guide Loading a CD DVD for Printing Loading a CD DVD i Important I Before printing on the CD DVD see the CD DVD handling precautions LI Do not insert the CD DVD tray while the printer is operating This may damage the printer LI Do not insert the CD DVD tray until you are instructed to do so LI Insert the CD DVD tray while the power is on Otherwise automatic print position adjustment may not take place after inserting the CD DVD tray I Do not turn the printer on or off while the CD DVD tray is inserted in the printer This may damage the printer 1 Send print data from
84. ror i Important Remove the jammed paper carefully Removing the paper vigorously may cause damage to the printer 80 User s Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed Remove the jammed paper Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer A Caution T Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the printer cover Otherwise you may be injured I Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer If the printer starts operating it could cause an injury Be careful not to touch the protruding parts to avoid injury 1 Open the printer cover 81 User s Guide Solving Problems Remove the jammed paper 2 i Important Do not touch the white flat cable translucent part ink tubes and left lateral surface of the print head inside the printer Doing so may cause a malfunction Close the printer cover 3 82 User s Guide Solving Problems Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following if the paper jams paper feeds at a slant several sheets of paper feed at a time no paper feeds or paper is ejected I Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions L Use paper supported by this printer I Follow the paper handling precautions L Load paper in the correct direction and slide the edge guide against the edge of
85. ry Device 89 Application Is Blocked by a Firewall for Windows Only 0 00 0 00 e eee 89 e Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen 90 A Message Prompting You to Reset the Ink Levels is Displayed 0000 90 Appendix Technical Specifications 000 91 Printer Specifications 0 00 04 91 Interface Specifications 00 92 External Storage Device Specifications 92 Dimensions 0 060 eee ee 94 Electrical Specifications 00 94 Environmental Specifications 95 System Requirements 04 0 95 Regulatory Information 0 95 Standards and Approvals for European Model 95 Restrictions on Copying 00 96 Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer 0000 96 Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer Control Panel 96 Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer Windows 97 Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer MacOS X 97 Transporting the Printer 000 97 Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer 99 Where to Get Help 0 0 0 0 0000000000 100 Technical Support Web Site 100 Contacting Epson Support 100 User s Guide About This Manual About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The latest versi
86. s Guide Printer Basics Menu Options Print Photos Mode Menu Settings and Explanations View and Print Photos You can select the photos on a memory card that you want to print while viewing them on the LCD screen Print All Photos You can print all photos on a memory card at the same time Photo Layout Sheet You can print your photos in various layouts such as printing multiple photos on a sheet of photo paper Print on CD DVD You can print the photos on a memory card onto a CD DVD Print Proof Sheet You can print all photos on a memory card as an index Press the button and then select Print Settings to change the paper size and paper type Slide Show You can print your photos on a memory card by viewing the photos with slide show To make print settings press the button after selecting photos See the list of menus in View and Print Photos for more details Select Location Select Folder Select a folder to display the photos on the external storage device Select Group If you have 1000 or more photos on your memory card photos are automatically divided into groups containing a maximum of 999 photos Select a group to display Menu Options for View and Print Photos To access the following menus press the Y button when a photo is displayed on a screen Menu Settings and Explanations Select Select All Select all the photos on the memory
87. s Together for Cards 3 CTER eres cinne ERNE SSS GORE 9 Windows Only Oi Ge Bin OTe OLD gay dad 44 Advisories and Warnings for Using the Enlarged Printing and Making Posters for Touchpad esti i n eae ee E e eal 10 Windows Only o oo aooaa aana 45 Printing Using Advanced Features 51 Printer Basics Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Printt 53 Part Names and Functions 11 uae a CDIDY Ditabel witty Epson Ermi 54 A A 3 PI cabelas SRM ES bie esate te lace Bie E eae EB Cone Panel y Printing from a Digital Camera 54 eae the LCD S Ka es a E a Printing from a Digital Camera Connected Rron Siete tye A et by USB Cable nnana 54 ey Pruner Eoia TASE EAS 1 Canceling Printing 000 55 Aone eae a gas saat Canceling Printing Printer Button 55 os E d pepe On Gyr ges 30 Canceling Printing Windows 55 SE ae MOSS seca Raa Canceling Printing MacOS X 56 Loading Paper Refilling Ink Paper Handling Precautions 21 Checking the Ink Levels 57 Available Paper and Capacities 22 Checking then Tevals Windowsed s ces oe 57 List of Paper Types 0 0 0 000000 23 Checking the Ink Levels Mac OS X 57 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed a4 Ink Bottle Codes ic cajun hiieg ease oa yeene epee 58 Ink Bottle Handling Precautions 58 Inserting a Memory Card Refilling the Ink Tanks
88. s tab and then select a watermark Click Settings to change details such as the color and position of the watermark Printing a Header and Footer for Windows Only You can print information such as a user name and printing date as headers or footers Click Watermark Features in the More Options tab and then select Header Footer Click Settings and select necessary items from the drop down list Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Printt Epson Easy Photo Printt lets you lay out and print photos easily on various types of paper Note LI By printing on genuine Epson photo paper the ink quality is maximized and the printouts are vivid and clear LI To perform borderless printing using a commercially available application make the following settings 1 Create the image data to fully fit the paper size and if a margin setting is available in the application you are using set the margin to 0 mm I Enable the borderless printing setting in the printer driver Related Information Epson Easy Photo Print on page 75 Available Paper and Capacities on page 22 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 53 User s Guide Printing Printing a CD DVD Label with Epson Print CD Epson Print CD lets you easily create and print an original design CD DVD label You can also create and print a CD DVD jacket You can set the print range for the CD DVD to a minimum of 18 mm for the inner diameter and a
89. selected in the printer s print settings LI You may not be able to combine certain paper type size or layout settings depending on the camera settings and the printer settings The digital camera settings may not be reflected in the output D When printing on a CD DVD only for printers that support CD DVD printing make the print settings on the printer before selecting photos on the digital camera and then start printing However depending on your digital camera you may not be able to print photos with DPOF settings on a CD DVD I You can print photos with DPOF settings directly from a camera Printing from a Digital Camera Connected by USB Cable You can print photos directly from a digital camera connected by USB cable 1 Remove a memory card from the printer 2 Load paper in the printer 54 User s Guide Printing 3 Enter Setup from the home screen using the or P button and then press the OK button Select External Device Setup using the A or W button and then press the OK button 4 Select Print Settings or Photo Adjustments press the OK button and then change the settings if necessary Select setting items using the A or V button and then press the OK button Change the settings using the A or V button and then press the OK button 5 Turn on the digital camera and then connect to the printer using a USB cable Note Use a USB cable that is shorter than two meters 6 Select the photos you want to
90. t the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary and then click OK 7 Click Print Related Information gt Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 gt Printing Basics Windows on page 37 Printing Several Pages on One Sheet Mac OS X 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the print dialog 4 Select Layout from the pop up menu 42 User s Guide Printing 5 Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet the Layout Direction page order and Border 6 Set the other items as necessary 7 Click Print Related Information gt Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 24 Printing Basics Mac OS X on page 39 Printing to Fit the Paper Size You can print to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer S N Printing to Fit the Paper Size Windows Note This feature is not available for borderless printing 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Make the following settings on the More Options tab _1 Document Size Select the paper size you set in the application L Output Paper Select the paper size you loaded in the printer Fit to Page is selected automatically Note If you want to print a reduced image at the center of the page select Center 5 Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary and then click OK
91. tank unit from the printer and lay it down and then make sure to install the cap onto the ink tank securely 10 Hook the ink tank unit onto the printer 11 Pack the printer in its box using the protective materials to prevent the ink tank from being unhooked When you use the printer again make sure you remove the tape securing the print head If print quality has declined the next time you print clean and align the print head Related Information gt Part Names and Functions on page 11 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head on page 63 Aligning the Print Head on page 66 Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer You can write or read data on an external storage device such as a memory card that has been inserted in the printer from a computer By Important I Insert a memory card after removing write protection LI If an image is saved to the memory card from a computer the image and the number of photos are not refreshed on the LCD screen Remove and insert the memory card again Note It takes a while to recognize data from a computer if a large external storage device such as 2TB HDD is connected Windows Select an external storage device in Computer or My Computer The data on the external storage device is displayed Mac OS X Select a corresponding device icon The data on the external storage device is displayed 99 User s Guide Appendix Note To remove an ext
92. the quality setting on the control panel or the printer driver High quality printing slows down the printing speed L Enable the bidirectional or high speed setting When this setting is enabled the print head prints while moving in both directions and the printing speed increases J Control Panel In the print settings for Print Photos mode enable Bidirectional L Windows Select High Speed on the printer driver s More Options tab LI Mac OSX Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer Click Options amp Supplies gt Options or Driver Select On as the High Speed Printing setting 88 User s Guide Solving Problems LI Disable quiet mode This feature slows down the printing speed 1 Windows Disable the Quiet Mode setting on the printer driver s Main tab LL Mac OSX Select System Preferences from the menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print amp Fax and then select the printer Click Options amp Supplies gt Options or Driver Select Off as the Quiet Mode setting Other Problems Slight Electric Shock when Touching the Printer If many peripherals are connected to the computer you may feel a slight electric shock when touching the printer Install a ground wire to the computer that is connected to the printer Operation Sounds Are Loud If operations sounds are too loud enab
93. ther command to access the print dialog If necessary click Show Details or V to expand the print window Printer EPSON XXXX Presets Default Settings Copies Pages All From 1 to 1 Paper Size A4 Orientation Til Te 210 by 297 mm Preview M Auto Rotate _ Show Notes Scale 97 Scale to Fit Print Entire Image Fill Entire Paper Copies per page 1 Cancel Print 4 Make the following settings I Printer Select your printer LI Preset Select when you want to use the registered settings L Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded in the printer When printing with no margins select a borderless paper size J Orientation Select the orientation you set in the application Note When printing on envelopes select landscape orientation 39 User s Guide Printing 5 Select Print Settings from the pop up menu Printer EPSON XXXX Presets Default Settings Copies Pages All From 1 to 1 Paper Size A4 210 by 297 mm Orientation by To z Print Settings Media Type plain papers Print Quality Normal Borderless Expansior Max Grayscale Mirror Image Cancel Print _ Note On Mac OS X v10 8 x or later if the Print Settings menu is not displayed the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly Select System Preferences from the 3 menu gt Printers amp Scanners or Print amp Scan Print am
94. tions or Driver Select Off as the High Speed Printing setting L Do not stack the paper immediately after printing L Dry the printouts completely before filing or displaying them When drying the printouts avoid direct sun light do not use a dryer and do not touch the printed side of paper L Try to use genuine Epson ink bottles This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink bottles The use of non genuine ink bottles may cause print quality to decline 85 User s Guide Solving Problems LI Use ink bottles with the correct part code for this printer L Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package L When printing images or photos Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper rather than plain paper Print on the printable side of the genuine Epson paper Related Information Refilling the Ink Tanks on page 59 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head on page 63 Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes on page 65 Aligning the Print Head on page 66 Paper Handling Precautions on page 21 Available Paper and Capacities on page 22 gt List of Paper Types on page 23 Epson Print CD on page 75 Adjusting the Print Color on page 52 gt Print Photos Mode on page 15 The Position Size or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect L Load paper in the correct direction and slide the edge guides
95. ur memory card as thumbnails Pe py i ne Enter Print Photos from the home screen using the 4 or P button and then press the OK button Select Print Proof Sheet using the A or W button and then press the OK button Follow the on screen instructions to print Related Information gt Print Photos Mode on page 15 Printing Photos from the Slide Show You can select and print the photos on your memory card from the slide show Enter Print Photos from the home screen using the or P button and then press the OK button Select Slide Show using the A or W button and then press the OK button to start a slide show To pause the slide show press the V button and to re restart the slide show press the W button again Press the OK button to print Setting items are the same as in Print Photos mode Related Information gt Print Photos Mode on page 15 DPOF Printing This printer is compatible with DPOF Digital Print Order Format Ver 1 10 DPOF is a format that stores additional information for photos such as the date time user name and printing information DPOF compatible cameras allow you to set which image on a memory card to print and the number of copies When the memory card is inserted into the printer the photos selected by the camera are printed 36 User s Guide Printing Note For information on making print settings on your camera see the documentation provided with your camera Wh
96. y leak Note Do not dispose of the top of the cap If any ink remains in the ink bottle after refilling the tank use the top of the cap to seal the ink bottle cap 8 Refill the ink tank with the correct colored ink up to the upper line on the ink tank Note If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the ink tank up to the upper line install the cap securely and store the ink bottle upright for later use oN e 8 8 User s Guide Refilling Ink 9 Close the cap onto the ink tank securely 10 Close the ink tank unit cover 12 Press the OK button 13 Check the color that you refilled to the upper line and then select it and follow the instructions on the LCD screen to reset the ink levels Note You can reset the ink levels even if you did not fill the ink to the upper line However this printer cannot generate notifications and stop operations before ink levels drop below the lower line Related Information gt Ink Bottle Codes on page 58 gt Ink Bottle Handling Precautions on page 58 62 User s Guide Improving Print Quality Improving Print Quality Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If the nozzles are clogged the printouts become faint there is visible banding or unexpected colors appear When print quality has declined use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged If the nozzles are clogged clean the print head t Important

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