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Epson R260 User's Manual

1. 20 Printing From Start to Finish See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings B Storing and Displaying Your Prints below B Windows XP on page 22 B Macintosh on page 25 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care photographs from your Epson Stylus printer will last for many years The special Epson Claria inks designed for your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored For best results always use Epson papers As with traditional photos Epson recommends proper care that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life E Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity smoke and high levels of ozone As with all photographs keep your prints away from direct sunlight Keep your prints away from high temperature For proper storage keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid free archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores B Always keep unused paper in the original package Printing Borderless Photos 21 Windows XP 1 Locate the photo you want to print on your computer 2 Right click the photo highlight Open With and select Windows Picture and Fax Viewer ac newphoto jpg Windows Picture and Fax Viewer DER Print icon 3 Click the a
2. 2 To add a background image click the amp background icon You see a window like this Select Background Background File No Background Clipboard TWAIN Background Options Display Elements C 4x3 342 21 Note If you have already chosen a background you see a different screen Click Select Image 3 To select one of your own images click the File tab click Browse to locate the folder your images are stored in then click OK You see thumbnail images of all the files in the folder 4 Select your image and click OK 30 Printing From Start to Finish 5 To add text click the button Enter your text and use the tabs to apply formatting and special effects then click OK To open the window again double click any block of text Text Settings Text Text Settings Text Color Shadow Distortion Text Vacation Photos Vacation Photos Auto Arch OK Cancel Help wa He 6 To curve a single line of text click the text in the main window and drag the red handle up or down Then adjust it using the other handles that appear 7 When youre finished choose Save as from the File menu to save your file Note For additional help with Epson Print CD open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select Help Topics Printing on a CD or DVD After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD you re ready to print 1 Open the File menu and select Print
3. Note If the red ink light flashes after the print head moves to its home far right position the ink cartridge may not be installed properly Press the ink button two or more times until the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position open the cartridge cover and press down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or blurry or you see light or dark lines you may need to align the print head Note You may also see lines in your printouts if your cartridges are low on ink or you need to clean the print head Aligning the Print Head 51 Before you align the print head make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and make sure the front tray is in the paper lower position See page 8 for details l 2 Turn on the printer Make sure none of the lights are indicating errors See page 55 for more information Load several sheets of plain letter size paper Do one of the following E Windows Right click the sifj printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Print Head Alignment B Macintosh Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2 Select SP R260 Series in the printer list click OK then select Print Head Alignment Follow the instructions on the screen to print the alignment pattern You see a window like this one Print Head Alignment gt Look at the
4. Note If you re not sure which Media Type to select see page 20 11 Select Quality using the slider Note If you need to adjust the amount of image expansion necessary for borderless printing select Expansion from the pop up menu and adjust the Expansion slider 12 Click Print to start printing Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text graphics and photos directly on any ink jet printable CD or DVD The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos add text and modify your designs with a variety of special effects You can print on both regular 12 cm and 8 cm mini CDs and DVDs Caution Use only ink jet printable CDs and DVDs for printing Thermal printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with this printer otherwise the ink may smear Follow the steps in these sections to print on CDs or DVDs B Cleaning the Rollers on page 27 B Inserting a CD or DVD on page 27 B Designing and Printing in Windows on page 29 Bi Designing and Printing on a Macintosh on page 34 26 Printing From Start to Finish Cleaning the Rollers Before you print on CDs or DVDs it s a good idea to clean the rollers inside your printer You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper 1 Make sure your printer is turned on and several sheets of letter size paper are loaded 2 Press the amp amp paper button t
5. If you would like to adjust the color open the File menu select Print and make the Color Correction setting lighter or darker as necessary Then repeat steps 3 through 6 but select either Second Time or Third Time in the Test Print Pattern section depending on whether you re printing your second or third pattern on the disc Note You can print three density patterns on one disc Each pattern is printed in a different location 7 Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours Then check the saturation levels again Note You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in Epson Print CD to adjust color saturation For additional information open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select EPSON Print CD Help Direct Printing from a Digital Camera or Mobile Phone E Your digital camera must be compatible with PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT If it isnt the red ink and Af paper lights flash alternately when you connect your camera or phone Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras or phones B The file format of your images must be JPEG and the size of each image must be at least 80 x 80 pixels but not more than 9200 x 9200 pixels Connecting and Printing 1 Make sure your Epson Stylus Photo R260 is not printing 2 Load the type of paper you want to use See Loading Paper on page 7 Direct Printing from a Digital Camera or Mobile Phone 39 3 Connect the USB cable that came
6. Caution Make sure you always use the small CD DVD adapter when you print on 8 cm CDs or DVDs and that the CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the tray otherwise the printer may be damaged 12 cm CD DVD 8 cm CD DVD Always use this piece with 8 cm CDs or DVDs Q Le NENNEN yj gt SSS S 28 Printing From Start to Finish 3 Gently insert the CD DVD tray along the base of the front tray until the marks on the CD DVD tray and the front tray match each other Caution Make sure both sides of the CD DVD tray slide underneath the brackets on the front tray Do not insert the CD DVD tray while the printer is printing otherwise your printer may be damaged or the surface of the CD or DVD may become dirty or scratched Make sure the arrow marks Make sure the match CD DVD tray slides under the bracket on both sides 4 Follow the instructions in Designing and Printing in Windows below or Designing and Printing on a Macintosh on page 34 to design and print with Epson Print CD Designing and Printing in Windows You can use Epson Print CD to create and print a disc design with images P P g 8 graphics and text Printing on CDs and DVDs 29 Designing a CD or DVD 1 Click Start point to Programs or All Programs select EPSON Print CD then select EPSON Print CD again
7. m Select EPSON Stylus rinter EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series Photo R260 Series Copies 1 MediaType CD DVD Select your CD Print Color Correction Adjust Print Position None Or DVD type Lighter Default Darker Print Confirmation Pattern Cl ick N one iNone Adjust Print Position C Print Density Confirmation Pattern Tray i Loses me Manual Print C Print Position Confirmation Pattern i Cancel Help Printing on CDs and DVDs 31 2 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected 3 Select CD DVD or CD DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting 4 Select None as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting 5 Click Print Note You can only print on one CD or DVD at a time When the copies setting is set to 2 or more remove each CD or DVD from the tray after it has been printed and then place the next CD or DVD on the tray see Inserting a CD or DVD on page 27 for loading instructions Then press the at paper button to resume printing After you print handle the CD or DVD carefully To allow the ink to dry wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight If you need to adjust the print position or color see Adjusting the Print Position below or Adjusting the Print Density on page 34 Adjusting the Print Position If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way yo
8. Print Settings from the pop up menu 8 Select the following Print Settings as necessary 9 You Printer Stylus Photo R260 E Presets Standard Hj Print Settings Hd Select the type of Page Setup Standard paper you re using Media Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper v SSS Select Color or Color Color HH Grayscale Mode Automatic Quality 9 Speed Advanced Select higher iality f Nort quality or faster Vu a printing if available p Mit PDF v Preview Supplies Cancel Print Click Print can also choose other print settings by selecting these options in the pop up menu 16 Printing Copies amp Pages Select the number of copies or a page range Layout Select page layout options Output Options Mac OS X 10 2 x or 10 3 only Save your print job as a PDF file In Mac OS 10 4 x click the PDF button instead Scheduler Schedule your print job to print at a later time Paper Handling Select page printing options such as Reverse print order Cover Page Mac OS X 10 4 x only Print a cover page before your document or photo ColorSync or Color Management Select ColorSync or adjust the color controls or gamma setting or turn off color adjustments in the printer software Expansion Reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing From Start to Finish m Extension Settings Select a wider platen gap if ink sm
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10. Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double Sided Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson lIron on Cool Peel Transfer paper 1 sheet Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 10 Printing From Start to Finish Printing in Windows Follow the instructions in this section to print a document or photo using basic print settings For instructions on printing borderless photos see page 20 For instructions on printing with Advanced print settings see your on screen Users Guide 1 From the File menu click Print Select your printer here E Print General Select Printer Add Printer 32519 dean It Photo R260 Series Click here to open Status Ready Location your printer software Comment Page Range All 5 electio n O Pages Enter either a single page number or a single page range For example 5 12 m 2 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected 3 Click the Properties or Preferences button If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it Then click Properti
11. alignment sheet Find the square without any visible bands in sets 1 through 4 Select the number that corresponds to that square from the list below for all sets Then click Finish If every square contains a band select the square with the thinnest band or bands Then click Realignment cv EN 2 5 w 15 M 4 5 v Look at the four sets of patterns in your printout For each set look at the printed squares to determine which one in each set is the most even with no streaks or lines and enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen If every square in a set contains a line or lines select the square with the thinnest line or lines Then click Realignment and Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step Click Finish to close the Print Head Alignment utility 52 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best you should clean it several times a year 1 Turn off the printer unplug the power cord and disconnect the USB cable 2 Remove all the paper then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder 3 Ifthe outer case or inside of the sheet feeder are dirty clean them with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside 4 If ink accidentally gets inside the printer wipe it off with a damp cloth in the area shown below Clean here Warning Don
12. for more information E After you print the colors on your printout will take some time to set as the ink dries During this time the colors may look different than you expect To reduce the drying time avoid stacking your prints on top of each other Problems With Paper or CD DVD Tray Feeding Paper doesn t eject fully or is wrinkled m Ifthe paper doesnt eject fully you may have set the wrong paper size Press the At paper button to eject the paper then select the correct paper size B If it s wrinkled when it ejects the paper may be damp or too thin Paper doesn t feed correctly or jams in the printer E Make sure the paper support extension is pulled up Wi If paper doesnt feed remove it from the sheet feeder reload it against the right edge then slide the left edge guide against the paper 62 Solving Problems If multiple pages feed at once remove the paper from the sheet feeder fan the edges to separate the sheets and carefully reload it If paper jams press the At paper button to clear the jam If that doesn t work open the cover and remove any jammed paper including small pieces that may have torn off Reload the paper and press the At paper button If your paper loads incorrectly or jams frequently Use new smooth high quality paper loaded printable side up Dont load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide Place the paper against the right edge and slide the left edge guide against i
13. not clogged To clean the print head see page 41 Make sure the printer software settings are appropriate for the paper size youre using The printer won t operate properly if it s tilted or at an angle Place it on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile Your printer 1s performing routine maintenance Problems and Solutions 59 Printing is too slow Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 69 If you re printing a high resolution image you need more than the minimum requirements listed You may also need to BI Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility mM Close open programs that youre not using m Increase your systems memory RAM For the fastest printing try these tips B Set the Quality Option to Draft Windows or the Quality Speed slider to Speed Macintosh E If your printer is connected to a hub disconnect USB devices that you re not using Note Borderless printing takes longer especially near the edges of the paper Print Quality Problems You see banding light lines B The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 41 for instructions BB Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode see page 12 Windows g or page 16 Macintosh for instructions B Make sure the Type Windows or Media Type Macinto
14. step 4 Note Don t hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to clean the print head 4 Press the ink button again B If more than one cartridge is low or expended the next cartridge moves under the amp mark W Ifall the low or expended cartridges have been identified the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position Note You can also use the Status Monitor to find out which cartridge is expended See Checking the Ink Supply on page 44 for more information Caution Do not touch the area shown below when you are changing ink cartridges 48 Maintaining Your Printer 5 Lift up the cartridge cover 6 Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer Dispose of it carefully Warning Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and don t drink the ink If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing see a doctor immediately 7 Unwrap the new ink cartridge Caution Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge If the cartridge is not installed promptly the print head may dry out and be unable to print Replacing an I
15. that light flash doesn t work turn off the printer open the cover and pull the paper out from the front including any torn pieces Then turn on the printer reload paper and press the ai paper button If you re printing on a CD or DVD the CD DVD tray has not ejected Pull out the tray and press the a paper button Red ink light flashes One of the cartridges is nearly expended Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is nearly expended or follow the instructions in Checking the Ink Supply on page 44 Make sure you have a replacement cartridge Solving Problems 55 Red ink light and green power light are on Green power light is off red paper out and ink lights flash Green power light flashes red 4f paper out and ink lights flash rapidly Red amp paper out and red ink light flash alternately and green power light is on Red at paper out and red O ink light flash alternately and green power light is off Explanation One of the cartridges is expended or not installed Make sure you have a replacement cartridge then follow the steps in Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 44 to install it If you have just installed a new cartridge it may be incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed Reinstall it or replace it with the correct cartridge as described on page 44 Paper may be blocking movement of the print head Turn
16. Adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Paper Luster Selecting the Correct Paper Type 19 Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins extending the image all the way to the edges of the page Although borderless printing is a bit slower you get beautiful snapshots and enlargements without trimming on these papers and sizes Paper Type or Media Type Paper name setting Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches Ultra Premium Glossy Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches Premium Photo Glossy 5 x 7 inches Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo 8 x 10 inches Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches Premium Photo Semigloss Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Paper Semi Gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 x 6 inches Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Epson Premium Presentation 8 x 10 inches Premium Paper Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Presentation Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Matte Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Presentation Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
17. Jobs Utility Supply Levels a Status Printing Select the print job f Active Completed untitled Page 3 of 5 Processing job M oo oO oO OO oO ee vs Name untitled Tip You can also cancel printing by pressing the a paper button on your printer 13 When youre finished close the printer window or Print Center 18 Printing From Start to Finish Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly Select this paper Type For this paper or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Bright Epson Premium Bright White Paper White Paper Epson lIron on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Premium Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper semi Gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double Sided Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self
18. Paper Type on page 19 6 Select Portrait or Landscape for the Orientation setting 12 Printing From Start to Finish 7 For more printing options click the Advanced button Then select the following settings as necessary Select a color management method To choose No Color Adjustment click ICM first EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series Properties G Main E Page Layout amp Maintenance Select Paper amp Quality Paper amp Quality Options Color Management Options as necessary Sheet w Color Controls PhotoEnhance Plain Paper Bright White Paper O ICM Click here to select Normal your quality option Letter B 1 2 x 11 in Color Mode EPSON Vivid v Orientation Reset Controls Portrait Q Landscape Brightness Print Options C Reverse Order Contrast Select Print Options Saturation as necessary As dae Cyan Edge Smoothing Magenta C Print Preview Yellow Custom Settings v Save Setting PISO Reset Defaults Online Support Click here if you want to see this Advanced screen each time you access your print settings Note For the highest quality on selected papers you can select Photo RPM 5760 x 1440 from the quality option pop up menu as shown above When you select Photo RPM printing will take longer For more information about advanced settings or instructions on s
19. R260 Photo Printer Photos CDs Documents Printer Basics Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras scanners and ink jet printers like conventional photocopiers and cameras can be misused by improper copying or printing of copyrighted material While some countries laws permit limite
20. STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you visit our website at http www epson com To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you visit http support epson com You can also write to Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty 75 76 Requirements and Notices Index A Accessories 67 Aligning print head 51 to 52 Automatic mode Macintosh 16 B Banding 60 Basic printing Macintosh 15 to 18 Windows 11 to 14 Blank pages 64 Blurry images 61 Borderless expansion adjusting Macintosh 26 ad
21. Utility 1 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and the red ink light is off If the red ink light is flashing or on you need to replace a cartridge see page 44 for details 2 Do one of the following B Windows Right click the sifj printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Head Cleaning 42 Maintaining Your Printer B Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2 Select SP R260 Series in the printer list click OK then select Head Cleaning 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head Cleaning takes several seconds The printer makes noise and the green o power light flashes Caution Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress You may damage it Do not insert the CD DVD tray until cleaning has finished 4 When the green o power light stops flashing make sure paper is loaded in the printer then do one of the following B Windows Click Print nozzle check pattern then click Print B Macintosh OS X Click Confirmation then click Next The nozzle check pattern prints 5 Ifthe nozzle check pattern has no white lines or gaps as shown below click Finish If the pattern has white lines or gaps as shown below click Clean to clean the print head again If you dont see any improvement after cleaning four times refer to Problems and Solutions on page 57 You can also turn t
22. ars select Uninstall from the pop up menu in the upper left and click Uninstall 7 Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the printer software Note If the name of your printer remains in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility select it from Printer List and click Delete 8 Restart your Macintosh then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services Internet Support Visit Epson s support website at http support epson com and select your product for solutions to common problems You can download drivers and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your questions 66 Solving Problems Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support please have the following information ready E Product name Epson Stylus Photo R260 Product serial number located on the label in back Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem Then call m U S 562 276 7282 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to PM Saturday E Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest r
23. aving them as a group so you can reuse them later click the Help button or click the button and then click on the area you need help with 8 Ifyou want to change the layout settings click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary 9 Click OK to confirm your settings then click OK or Print to start printing Printing in Windows 13 During printing the following window appears and shows the progress of your print job You can use these buttons to cancel pause or resume printing You can also see how much ink you have left B EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series USB001 EPSON s Media Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper Paper Size Letter 8 172 11 in Online Support Ink Levels Cicktopauseor Xm m ws m ms ow ae Click to cancel printing resume printing i i Buy Epson Ink cartridges For great results make sure you use genuine Epson ink gx Click to purchase ink Tip You can also cancel printing by pressing the a paper button on your printer Selecting Default Settings Your printer settings only apply to the program that youre currently using If you want you can change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs 1 Right click the sj printer icon in the lower right corner of your screen taskbar 2 Select Printer Settings You see the window shown on page 12 3 Select the default settings you want for all your applications then click OK You can sti
24. ay see Inserting a CD or DVD on page 27 for loading instructions Then press the at paper button to resume printing After you print handle the CD or DVD carefully To allow the ink to dry wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight If you need to adjust the print position or color see Adjusting the Print Position on page 37 or Adjusting the Print Density on page 38 36 Printing From Start to Finish Adjusting the Print Position If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way you want you may need to adjust the printing position You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD 1 Place an extra ink jet printable CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray and insert it into the printer as described on page 27 2 Start Epson Print CD 3 Select Print from the File menu r Manual Print O Print Density Check Pattern Time Second Time Third Time Click Print Position e Print Position Check Pattern OOOO Ch eck Patte rn Print EPSON Select Printer Printer Stylus Photo R260 Copies 1 Media Type CD DVD B Color Correction r Test Print Pattern Light Standard Strong O None SSS Se J Position First Adjust Print Position Horizontal 0 0 mm Vertical 0 0 mm Position Adjustment Tray 4 Ma
25. bels facing upward Do not store cartridges upside down FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures BI Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna BI Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected M Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user
26. came with them Keep the printer level as you transport it After transporting the printer remove the tape securing the print head Then plug in your printer turn it on and test it If you notice a decline in print quality clean the print head see page 41 if output is grainy or blurry align the print head see page 51 54 Maintaining Your Printer Solving Problems See Diagnosing Printer Problems below to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be If you cannot solve the problem see Where To Get Help on page 66 Diagnosing Printer Problems First check the printer s lights see below or run a printer check see page 56 Green power light The printer is receiving a print job replacing an ink flashes cartridge charging ink or cleaning the print head Red amp amp paper out light If you re printing on paper your paper ran out or multiple is on and green pages have fed at once Make sure you push the tray lever power light flashes up to set the front tray to the paper lower position Then load more paper and press the at paper button to resume printing If you re printing on a CD or DVD the CD DVD tray is not inserted Follow the instructions beginning on page 27 to insert the tray then press the at paper button Red amp amp paper out light If you re printing on paper it is jammed in the printer and green power Press the af paper button to eject the paper If
27. d copying of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras scanners and ink jet printers Trademarks Epson Epson Stylus and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks Claria Exceed Your Vision USB DIRECT PRINT and the USB DIRECT PRINT logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation RPM and BorderFree are registered trademarks PhotoEnhance is a trademark and Epson Connection and Epson Store are service marks of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks negii ENERGY STAR 2006 Epson America Inc CPD 21936R1 7 06 Contents WV CIC OIG 3 iuret dudes a ae aes 5 E PAn aenea ese aa as erie ei eater ae ave ede era eee See Se cae i 5 About Your Documentation wie Sie nodes Stee Sexo cs a ea ae we eae AR 6 Printing From Start to Finish su 7 Doscano ipe ease dedi see e ea dca e iu US 7 l eim ing Dy WING WS Sst ced eoa ceo nd Se pn eek dudo indes 11 Selecting Default Settings sarna aaia ie a wr art EU 14 Printing Wath a Mcintosh gic aed heed ese ere 15 Selecting the oreet Paper TyDe ioci ere tabo ips ans ihe acera s 19 Printing Borderless Photos eua see utn pter ee rede dr 20
28. dges during printing Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around this product Doing so may cause fire Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage the printer Always turn the printer off using the O power button When this button is pressed the green O power light flashes Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the green O power light stops flashing Before transporting the printer make sure that the print head is in the home far right position and the ink cartridges are in place Leave the ink cartridges installed Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the printer Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and don t drink the ink Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their packages this can cause leakage Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port If ink gets on your skin wash the area thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing see a doctor immediately Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge this can cause leakage Install the ink cartridge immediat
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30. ears on sheets or envelopes BH Summary View a list of all your selections Note For more information about printer settings click the button 10 Click the Advanced button to change the Print Quality High Speed or Mirror Image settings Printer Stylus Photo R260 R Presets Standard Print Settings Page Setup Standard Media Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper Color Color Mode Automatic Advanced Print Quality Normal H vi High Speed ox Mirror Image wih 2 PDF v Preview Supplies Cancel Note For the highest quality on selected papers you can select Photo RPM 5760 x 1440 from the Print Quality pop up menu When you select Photo RPM printing will take longer 11 Click Print to start printing 12 To monitor the progress of your print job click the printer icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop If youre using Mac OS X 10 2 x click the Print Center icon instead then double click Stylus Photo R260 in the Printer List window Printing With a Macintosh 17 The following window appears and shows the progress of your print job If necessary you can click the print job to select it then use these buttons to cancel pause or resume printing Pause printing Resume printing eoo Stylus Photo R260 Cancel printing r Q 9 Delete Hold zi I VEL Stop
31. ely after you remove it from its package Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use can result in reduced print quality Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the package For best results use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them This could damage the print head After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it Important Safety Instructions 71 m Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place m Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge This may affect normal operation and printing B The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related information such as the ink cartridge status so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely However each time the cartridge is inserted some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check m If you remove an ink cartridge for later use protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port making covers or plugs unnecessary but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area m Store ink cartridges with their la
32. entation Horizontal ry s Vertical Character Spacing Narrow Wide _ Add Shadow Printing on CDs and DVDs 35 6 To curve a single line of text click the text in the main window and drag the red handle up or down Then adjust it using the other handles that appear 7 When youre finished choose Save as from the File menu to save your file Note For additional help with Epson Print CD open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select EPSON Print CD Help Printing on a CD or DVD After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD you re ready to print 1 Open the File menu and select Print 2 Make sure Stylus Photo R260 is selected then click Print Click here and select Select your CD or Stylus Photo R260 DVD type Print EPSON SelectPrinter susie Poit Printer Stylus Photo R260 Copies 1 Media Type CD DVD m Color Correction m Test Print Pattern m Light Standard Strong None CI IC k N one O O O 8 O O O Obrint Density Check Pattern 3 2 1 0 1 42 43 J Position First Time Second Tim Time Adjust Print Position vm 0 0 mm J Print Position Check Pattern Vertical 0 0 mm Position Adjustment gt Tray Note You can only print on one CD or DVD at a time When the copies setting is set to 2 or more remove each CD or DVD from the tray after it has been printed and then place the next CD or DVD on the tr
33. es or Preferences on the next screen Printing in Windows 11 You see the basic print setting EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series Properties s window Select the type of document you re printing ca Main E Page Layout amp o Maintenance Select Quality Option O Draft Text Paper Options PhotoEnhance to automatically correct photos a B O Text amp Image E B O Photo Best Photo Print Options Select your Sheet v Source Borderless PhotoEnhance paper Type Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper v Reverse Order Select your Size Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in v C Print Preview paper Size Ink Levels Select your document or image orientation V Jui Reset Defaults Online Support Orientation Portrait C Landscape ji JAN Click here for more options 4 Select from these Quality Option settings Draft For rough drafts with reduced print quality Text For text only documents with higher text quality Text amp Image For documen ts with text and images with higher quality Photo For photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo For photos or graphics with high print quality 2 the printer See Selecting the Make sure the paper Type and Size settings match the paper you ve loaded in Correct
34. eseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at http www epsonstore com U S sales or http www epson ca Canadian sales Where To Get Help 67 68 Solving Problems Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software your system should have A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium equivalent processor 300 MHz or faster recommended Microsoft Windows 98SE Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition 256MB RAM 512MB or more recommended 300MB free hard disk space 550MB or more recommended SVGA monitor with at least a 256 color display CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software USB connection a computer with preinstalled Windows 98SE 2000 Me or XP and a Windows compliant USB port and shielded USB AB cable Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software your system should have Macintosh OS X 10 2 8 or later 256MB RAM 512MB or more recommended 300MB free hard disk space 550MB or more recommended SVGA monitor with at least a 256 color display CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software A built in USB port A shielded USB AB cable Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction Requirements and Notices 69 Important Safety Inst
35. five 5 working days of receipt of the replacement Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one If your printer is being repaired Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the printer or a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option may be another model of like kind and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered printer will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered printer Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada Using this product for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not considered normal use damage maintenance or service from such use will not be covered under this warranty This warranty is not transferable This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of p
36. ge installation The first time you install ink cartridges the printer must charge its print head for a minute or so Wait until charging finishes before you turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on Make sure the ink cartridge cover is closed completely and no packing material remains in the printer Turn off the printer wait a moment then turn it back on to clear the error You re having problems installing the printer software Carefully follow the installation instructions on the Start Here sheet Do not connect your printer to the computer until you are instructed to do so When connecting your printer make sure the USB cable is connected securely to the printer and the computer Also make sure your system meets the requirements shown on page 69 Close your other programs including any screen savers and virus protection software and install again If you are using a Macintosh and you do not see the printer name in the Format for menu on the Page Setup screen you may need to set up your printer in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center See the Start Here sheet for instructions For Windows 2000 if you see an error message or your software doesnt install correctly you may not have software installation privileges Contact your System Administrator Make sure Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP was preinstalled on your system The USB Printer Device Driver may not insta
37. he printer off and wait overnight this allows any dried ink to soften and then try cleaning the print head again Cleaning the Print Head 43 Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red ink light flashes one or more ink cartridges are low on ink When the red ink light stays on you need to replace the cartridge s Ink button and light When you print you ll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or expended When a cartridge is more than six months old you may need to replace it if printouts dont look their best If the quality doesn t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off Checking the Ink Supply To check the ink supply do one of the following B Windows Double click the sj printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen 44 Maintaining Your Printer You see a window like this one JU EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series x EPSON Ready to print gt Online Support T0784 T0781 T0785 T0786 T0783 T0782 T0774 T0771 T0775 T0776 T0773 T0772 j Buy Epson Ink Ink Levels Note To see the part numbers for the ink cartridges currently installed in your printer click Information Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2 Select SP R260 Series in the printer list click OK then
38. inter software or your application program If you re printing on Epson Iron on Cool Peel Transfer paper the image should be inverted The printer prints blank pages m If youre using Windows make sure your printer is selected For Macintosh OS X make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows B The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 41 The margins are incorrect E Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size B Make sure the paper is positioned all the way to the right of the sheet feeder Slide the left edge guide against the paper E See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for your paper size The margins must be within the printable area of the page See Printable Area in the Specifications section of your on screen Users Guide The image size or position is incorrect B Make sure the paper and layout options are set correctly E Your images may not match the width height proportions of the paper size or layout youre using and may be cropped to fit 64 Solving Problems You see incorrect characters B Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 69 Then try printing again B If you re using Windows make sure your printer is selected For Macintosh OS X make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows B If youre using a switch box or USB hub with y
39. ional information open the Help menu in Epson Print CD and select Help Topics Designing and Printing on a Macintosh You can use Epson Print CD to create and print a disc design with images graphics and text 34 Printing From Start to Finish Designing a CD or DVD l Open the Applications folder open the EPSON Print CD folder then select EPSON Print CD background icon You see the To add a background image click the 8 following window Adjust Background Contrast Brightness Low High b Dark Light 0 x Biur Inner Edge Blur None Hj Low High fo x e Outer Edge Blur None i ic E Spot Color Effect 7 Mosaic None e None Gamma Correction 1 s z i Rotation Angle 0 o Color O Select Background TWAIN Delete Background Cancel OK To select one of your own images click Select Background locate the folder your images are stored in select the one you want then click Open Click OK in the Adjust Background window To add text click the T button In the Text Settings window type your text then use any of the options in the window to format it You can also use options in the Color Settings and Object Settings windows O Text Settings Text Settings Distort Text Vacation Photos Font American Typ ESI Size 24 pt 9 Italic Underline Layout Align Left C Center Align Right Text Ori
40. it to create a beautiful hardbound photo book right at home Seyler Ke Kit includes Photo Book Creator e Easy to use software with professionally designed templates e Epson s best quality glossy photo paper e Pre bound book and glossy book cover
41. justing Windows 24 Borderless printing 20 to 26 C Cable USB 69 Camera printing from 39 to 40 Cancelling printing Macintosh 18 Windows 14 CDs adjusting print density Macintosh 38 to 39 adjusting print density Windows 34 adjusting print position Macintosh 37 to 38 adjusting print position Windows 32 to 33 designing Macintosh 35 to 36 designing Windows 30 to 31 feeding problems 63 inserting in printer 27 to 29 printing on 26 to 39 printing problems 63 to 64 Cell phone printing from 39 to 40 Characters incorrect 65 Checking printer 56 to 57 Cleaning print head 41 to 43 printer 53 rollers 27 sheets 53 Color management Macintosh 16 Windows 13 Color problems 62 ColorSync 16 Copies setting Macintosh 16 D Declaration of Conformity 73 Default printer settings Windows 14 Digital camera printing from 39 to 40 Displaying photos 21 DVDs see CDs E Edge to edge printing 20 to 26 Index 77 78 Epson accessories 67 help 66 to 67 ink 46 papers 10 19 20 Print CD Macintosh 34 to 39 Print CD Windows 29 to 34 Store 67 warranty 74 to 75 Exif Print 5 Expansion borderless Macintosh 26 Borderless Windows 24 F Faint images 61 FCC Compliance 72 to 73 Full bleed printing 20 to 26 G Gamma setting Macintosh 16 Grainy prints 61 H Head Cleaning utility 42 to 43 Help Epson 66 to 67 I Incorrect characters 65 Incorrect colors 62 I
42. ke sure Stylus Photo R260 is selected then click Print Position Check Pattern 5 Click Print The confirmation pattern is printed on the CD or DVD 6 Remove the CD or DVD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks labeled Top and Right You ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for accurate measurements Printing on CDs and DVDs 37 h Open the File menu select Print then select Position Adjustment You see a screen like this Adjust Print Position vi Value Entry Click Value Entry then input the Top distance from your measurement in the Top Space box Enter the Right distance from your measurement in the Right Space box Click OK to save the measurements Adjusting the Print Density If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density CDs and DVDs from different manufacturers may absorb ink differently so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern and then make adjustments as necessary l 2 9 4 VA Start Epson Print CD Open the File menu and select Print Insert a test CD or DVD for printing as described on page 27 Make sure Stylus Photo R260 is selected then click Print Density Check Pattern Click Print After the pattern is printed examine the print 38 Printing From Start to Finish
43. l image quality and maximum longevity Paper category Description Photo Papers For lab quality photos from everyday snapshots to professional portraits Available in glossy semi gloss and luster finishes Matte Papers Non glare paper with a smooth or textured finish for professional quality photos brochures or art projects Scrapbooking Papers Acid free lignin free paper for archival quality photos backgrounds headlines and other page elements Luxurious weight texture and finish give these fine art papers a true museum quality appearance Specialty Papers For projects that showcase your favorite photos including greeting cards iron on transfers and transparencies Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ideal for framing and for long lasting professional quality prints It has an ultra smooth and bright white finish and is Epson s heaviest weight glossy paper for standard size printers Genuine Epson Inks Look for the numbers below to find your cartridges It s as easy as remembering your number 78 Black T078120 78 78 Cyan 1078220 78 78 Lt Cyan T078520 E 78 Yellow T078420 Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www epson com highcapacity U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales See the inside back cover for a great new way to share your memories StoryTeller hare your most precious memories Your new Epson printer delivers brilliant photos Now you can use
44. ll change the printer settings in your program if necessary 14 Printing From Start to Finish Printing With a Macintosh Follow the instructions in this section to print a document or photo using basic print settings For instructions on printing borderless photos see page 20 For instructions on printing with Advanced print settings see your on screen Users Guide Before you begin make sure you added your printer to the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet 1 From the File menu select Page Setup You see the Page Setup window Settings Page Attributes B Select Stylus Photo R260 Format for Stylus Photo R260 EPSON SP R260 Series 2 Paper Size US Letter Select your Paper Size 8 50 in x 11 00 in m Select your document or image orientation Orientation Scale Cancel OK 2 Select Stylus Photo R260 from the Format for pop up menu 3 Select your Paper Size and Orientation 4 Click OK to close the Page Setup window 5 From the File menu select Print You see a window like this one Select Stylus Printer Stylus Photo R260 9 Be RCO Copies amp Pages O Select Print Settings Copies 1 M Collated Pages f All From 1 to 1 2 PDF v Preview Supplies Cancel 6 Select Stylus Photo R260 from the Printer pop up menu Printing With a Macintosh 15 7 Select
45. ll correctly if you ve upgraded from Windows 95 Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in Device Manager See your Windows help system for details If it s not working contact your computer manufacturer 58 Solving Problems E If youre printing on a network see your on screen Users Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network Printer Problems The printer is on but nothing prints Make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 69 Run a printer check as described on page 56 If the check page prints make sure your software is installed correctly If youre printing on a network you need to set up your printer for network printing as described in your on screen User s Guide If you print continuously for an extended period the paper may temporarily stop feeding or the print head carriage may pause for a while to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged If this happens you can continue to print but Epson recommends that you stop and leave the printer on for about 30 minutes After 30 minutes turn the printer off and on and it should print at normal speed The printer sounds as though it is printing but nothing prints If youre using Windows make sure your printer is selected For Macintosh OS X make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows Make sure the print head nozzles are
46. mp Print icon at the bottom of the screen 4 Click Next You see a Picture Selection window da Photo Printing Wizard Picture Selection Pictures with check marks will be printed To print all pictures click Select All 22 Printing From Start to Finish 5 Select the photo s you want to print and click Next You see the Printing Options window la Photo Printing Wizard Printing Options Select the printer and paper you want to use Se e ct E P S O N Styl us What printer do you want to use Photo R260 Series Y our prints will look best if you select the correct paper before printing To select paper click C i C k P ri n ti n g Printing Preferences Preferences Currently selected paper Plain Paper Bright white Paper 6 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected then click Printing Preferences You see the following window EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series Properties ca Main E Page Layout amp o Maintenance Quality Option ki m O Draft O Text O Text amp Image Click here for Boge aed Print Options photos without Source Sheet Borderless PhotoEnhance white borders Type Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Reverse Order Size 4 x Bin v C Print Preview Ink Levels Orientation TEM NM BL Portrait 1 1 ql 3 O Landscape Reset Defaults 7 Select Photo as the Quality O
47. ng interference that may cause undesired operation rade Name Epson Type of Product Ink Jet Printer Model B411B Declaration of Conformity 73 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period please call the Epson Connection at 562 276 7282 U S or 905 709 2567 Canada for warranty repair instructions and return authorization An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service If service is needed Epson will at its option exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit Epson will ship a replacement printer to you freight prepaid so long as you use an address in Canada or the U S excluding Puerto Rico and U S Possessions Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within
48. nk Cartridge 49 8 Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge Caution You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before you install it otherwise print quality may decline or you may not be able to print If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape take the cartridge out of the printer remove the yellow tape and then reinstall it Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge otherwise the cartridge may become unusable Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge otherwise ink will leak 9 Lower the cartridge into the holder with the green circuit board facing the front Then gently push the cartridge down until it clicks into place 50 Maintaining Your Printer 10 If you need to replace another ink cartridge repeat steps 6 through 9 before continuing with step 11 11 Close the cartridge cover 12 Close the printer cover and press the ink button The printer begins charging the ink delivery system The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise Charging takes about one and a half minutes When it s finished the green power light stops flashing and stays on and the red ink light goes out Caution Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing unless the printer hasn t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes Do not insert the CD DVD tray until ink charging is complete
49. nk cartridge level of ink in 44 ordering 46 replacing 44 to 51 safety instructions 49 71 to 72 Ink level checking Macintosh 45 Windows 44 Index Installation problems 58 to 59 Inverted image 64 J Jams paper 62 L Layout problems 64 Layout settings Macintosh 16 Windows 13 M Macintosh basic printing 15 to 18 system requirements 69 uninstalling software 66 Maintaining printer 41 to 54 Marginless printing 20 to 26 Margins incorrect 64 Media Type setting 19 Mirror image 64 Mobile phone printing from 39 to 40 Monitoring ink level Macintosh 45 Windows 44 Moving printer 54 N Noise printer 59 Nozzle check 41 to 42 O Orientation setting Macintosh 15 Windows 12 P Page Setup Macintosh 15 Paper Epson 10 19 20 feeding problems 62 to 63 loading 7 to 9 orientation Macintosh 15 orientation Windows 12 size Macintosh 15 size Windows 12 Paper Type setting 19 Phone printing from 39 to 40 Photos displaying and storing 21 printing 20 to 26 PictBridge 39 Print CD software Macintosh 34 to 39 Windows 29 to 34 Print dialog box Macintosh 15 Windows 11 Print head aligning 51 to 52 cleaning 41 to 43 Print Head Alignment utility 51 to 52 Print quality problems 60 to 62 Print window Macintosh 15 Windows 11 Printer check 56 to 57 cleaning 53 maintaining 41 to 54 noise 59 problems 55 to 65 transporting 54 Printing basic 11 to 18 borde
50. o feed a sheet of paper through the printer 3 Repeat step 2 several times Inserting a CD or DVD Make sure the data music or video is burned on your ink jet printable CDs or DVDs before you print Otherwise dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors when you burn the data Before you insert a CD or DVD make sure the printer is turned on Otherwise the disc may not be positioned correctly Then follow these steps 1 Open the front cover then set the front tray to the CD DVD position by pulling the tray lever down Caution Before you move the tray lever make sure no paper or other objects are on the front tray and the front tray is not extended Do not touch the front tray when you move the tray lever Do not move the tray lever while the printer is printing 2 Place the CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray with the white or printable side face up Make sure the disc lies flat in the tray Printing on CDs and DVDs 27 Note Use one CD DVD at a time Caution Before you position the CD or DVD make sure that no dust or dirt is on the CD DVD tray as this may damage the disc s data side Be sure to use the CD DVD tray provided with this printer If you use another CD DVD tray there may be a gap in the print position and printing may not be performed properly To print on a small CD or DVD 8 cm place the small CD DVD adapter on the tray first then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter
51. off the printer then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects Turn the printer back on again If the lights are still on contact Epson as described in Where To Get Help on page 66 The front tray is not in the correct position Before you turn on the printer or print on paper push the tray lever up to set the front tray to the paper lower position Before you print on a CD or DVD pull the tray lever down to set the front tray to the CD DVD position An unsupported device is connected to the EXT I F USB port Only devices compatible with PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT can be connected to this port See page 39 for more information The printer may have an internal error Turn off the printer wait a few seconds and turn it on again If the lights are still flashing contact Epson as described in Where To Get Help on page 66 Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer or Some other source Before you run a printer check make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and make sure the front tray is in the paper lower position See page 8 for details l 56 Solving Problems Make sure no lights are indicating errors See page 55 for more information Turn off both the printer and computer Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer Make sure letter size plain paper is loaded in the printer Hold do
52. our measurement in the Width Right box 9 Click OK to save the measurements Printing on CDs and DVDs 33 Adjusting the Print Density If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density CDs and DVDs from different manufacturers may absorb ink differently so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern and then make adjustments as necessary l 2 9 4 MA Start Epson Print CD Open the File menu and select Print Insert a test CD or DVD for printing as described on page 27 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected then click Print Density Confirmation Pattern Click Print After the pattern is printed examine the print If you need to adjust the color open the File menu select Print and make the Print Color Correction setting lighter or darker as necessary Then repeat steps 3 through 6 but select either Second or Third in the Print Confirmation Pattern section depending on whether youre printing your second or third pattern on the disc Note You can print three density patterns on one disc Each pattern is printed in a different location Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours Then check the saturation levels again Note You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in Epson Print CD to adjust color saturation For addit
53. our printer connect the printer directly to your computer instead Too many copies are printing Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for multiple copies Uninstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities For example this might be necessary when you upgrade your operating system You dont need to uninstall Epson Print CD PhotoImpression or your on screen Users Guide Note Do not turn off or disconnect the printer while you are uninstalling the software Windows 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect its USB cable 2 Click Start and select Programs or All Programs 3 Point to Epson or Epson Printers then select Epson Printer Software Uninstall 4 Inthe next window select EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series and click OK Then follow the on screen instructions 5 Restart your computer then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software Uninstalling Printer Software 65 Macintosh 1 Quit all running applications Insert the Epson printer software CD ROM into your Macintosh Open the Epson CD ROM desktop icon Double click the English folder then double click the OSX folder Note You may have to scroll down to see these folders ua E 5 Double click the Installer icon Note If the Authenticate dialog box appears enter your password or phrase and click OK 6 When the Installer window appe
54. ption setting Select Photo Click here for more settings Printing Borderless Photos 23 8 Select one of the following as the paper Type setting B Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Presentation Paper Matte Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster B Premium Presentation Paper Matte Note If you re not sure which Type to select see the table on page 20 9 Click the Borderless check box Read the message and click OK Note If you need to adjust the amount of image expansion necessary for borderless printing click the Page Layout tab and adjust the Expansion slider 10 Select your paper Size setting 11 Select your photo orientation 12 Click OK 13 At the Photo Printing Wizard screen click Next You see a Layout Selection window Ja Photo Printing Wizard Layout Selection Select a layout from the choices below Available layouts Full Page Prints Full page fax print centered and rotated to fi Full page photo print cropped and rotated to fit Number of times to use each picture Full page photo print 14 Select Full page photo print and click Next to begin printing 24 Printing From Start to Finish Macintosh 1 Start your photo program and open your photo 2 From the File menu select Page Setup You see the Page Setup window Settings Page Attributes o W Format for Stylu
55. r Do not move the tray lever while the printer is printing 4 Insert paper printable side up against the right edge guide and behind the tab Insert the paper against the right edge guide and behind this tab 8 x 10 inch or Letter size paper 4 x 6 inch or 5 x 7 inch paper You can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper or up to 20 sheets of photo paper See page 10 for capacity guidelines on other paper types 8 Printing From Start to Finish 5 Slide the left edge guide against the paper but not too tightly 8 x 10 inch or 4 x 6 inch or Letter size paper 5 x 7 inch paper Follow these guidelines when loading paper Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected Dont load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide Load the printable side face up It s often brighter or whiter than the other side Always load the short edge first even when printing in landscape mode Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first If you experience paper feeding problems try loading fewer sheets If youre using special paper follow the instructions that came with it Loading Paper 9 When you load Epson ink jet papers follow these loading capacity guidelines Paper name Loading capacity Epson Presentation Paper Matte 100 sheets Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson
56. rints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by Epson This warranty does not cover ribbons ink cartridges or third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer or user added boards or components Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product 74 Requirements and Notices fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced you will be held responsible for the costs incurred THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS
57. rless photos 20 to 26 CDs and DVDs 26 to 39 controlling Macintosh 18 controlling Windows 14 Printing slow 60 Problems CD printing 63 to 64 CD DVD feeding 63 color 62 installing software 58 to 59 miscellaneous 64 to 65 paper feeding 62 to 63 print quality 60 to 62 printer 55 to 65 Q Quality Option setting 12 Quality Speed setting 16 S Safety instructions 70 to 72 Slow printing 60 Software Epson Print CD Macintosh 34 to 39 Epson Print CD Windows 29 to 34 problems solving 58 to 59 uninstalling 65 to 66 Stopping printing Macintosh 18 Windows 14 Storing photos 21 System requirements 69 T Transporting printer 54 Troubleshooting 55 to 67 Type setting 19 U Uninstalling software 65 to 66 Index 79 80 USB cable 69 port for camera 40 port for phone 40 Utilities Head Cleaning 42 to 43 Nozzle Check 41 to 42 Print Head Alignment 51 to 52 W Warranty 74 to 75 Windows basic printing 11 to 14 Picture and Fax Viewer 22 system requirements 69 uninstalling software 65 Index Epson Paper and Ink Designed to Work Together You can purchase genuine Epson paper and ink online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Or you can purchase from an Epson authorized retailer To find the nearest retail store call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Epson Papers Epson papers are specially coated to work with genuine Epson inks for optima
58. rtridges equipped with IC chips that monitor the amount of ink used by each cartridge Cartridges are usable even if they are removed and reinserted Some ink is consumed each time cartridges are inserted however because the printer automatically checks their reliability If you remove a cartridge that is low for which you have received an Ink low message you cannot reuse it Ink is consumed during the following operations print head cleaning self cleaning performed when the printer is turned on and ink charging when an ink cartridge is installed Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin Once you start replacing a cartridge you must complete all the steps in one session Replacing an Ink Cartridge 47 Note Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability 1 Make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and make sure the front tray is in the paper lower position See page 8 for details 2 Make sure the printer is turned on the green power light should be on but not flashing Then open the printer cover 3 Press and release the O ink button If your ink light is off go to step 5 If your ink light is on or flashing the print head moves to the left and the cartridge that needs to be replaced stops under the amp mark The green power light begins to flash Go to
59. ructions Before using your printer read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer Do not block or cover the openings in the printer s case or insert objects through the slots Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label Use only the power cord that comes with the printer Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock Do not use the cord with any other equipment Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Keep your printer and computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Except as specifically explained in your doc
60. s Photo R260 Select Stylus Photo R260 EPSON SP R260 Series 2 Paper Size 4 x 6 in Sheet Feeder B 4 00 in x 6 00 in Orientation T 41 IES Scale 100 2 Cancel Select Stylus Photo R260 from the Format for pop up menu Select a borderless Paper Size Select your photo orientation Click OK to close the Page Setup window Pe Sex O4 dewc oe From the File menu select Print Select Stylus Photo R260 Printer Stylus Photo R260 Presets Standard 4 Print Settings Hi Page Setup Sheet Feeder Borderless Media Type Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Color Color Mode Automatic Quality Speed Advanced Select Print Settings Pilar Print Quality Photo a v High Speed d Mirror Image Print quality in the top and bottom areas may decline or the area may be smeared depending on the media Please refer to your manual for details Cancel Print PDFvw Preview Supplies 8 Select Stylus Photo R260 in the Printer pop up menu Printing Borderless Photos 25 9 Select Print Settings from the pop up menu 10 Select one of the following as the Media Type setting Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Presentation Paper Matte Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster B Premium Presentation Paper Matte
61. select EPSON StatusMonitor You see a window like this one e e0 EPSON StatusMonitor EPSON SF SP R260 Series EPSON USB EPSON StatusMonitor Remaining Ink level In Click the image of the ink cartridge to display information about the current cartridge aie RD Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge Note To update the ink cartridge status click Update Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for each color in your Epson Stylus Photo R260 Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package Black 78 1078120 77 1077120 Cyan 78 1078220 77 1077220 Magenta 78 1078320 77 1077320 Yellow 78 T078420 High Capacity Yellow 77 1077420 Light Cyan 78 1078520 High Capacity Light Cyan 77 1077520 Light Magenta 78 1078620 High Capacity Light Magenta 77 1077620 Note Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at http www epson com highcapacity U S sales or http www epson ca Canadian sales You may use any combination of cartridge sizes If you ve installed a 78 black cartridge you can still use a 77 magenta cartridge for example Caution To ensure the best results use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson s warranty You can p
62. sh setting matches the paper you loaded see page 19 for guidelines B Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up It s usually brighter or whiter The ink cartridges may need replacing see page 44 for instructions Run the Print Head Alignment utility see page 51 for instructions 60 Solving Problems Your printout is blurry or smeared Your printout is faint or has gaps Make sure you load paper with the printable side face up The printable side is usually the brighter or whiter side of the paper Make sure your paper isn t damp or curled or loaded face down the printable side should be face up If it s damp or curled reload a new stack of paper When printing on special paper check the instructions in the paper package You may need to use an included support sheet or load your paper one sheet at a time Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on screen User Guide Run the Print Head Alignment utility see page 51 for instructions Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 41 for instructions The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink To replace an ink cartridge see page 44 Make sure the paper Type Windows Media Type Macintosh setting matches the paper you loaded see page 19 for guidelines Make sure yo
63. t but not too tight Store paper flat to prevent curling The CD DVD tray is ejected or not fed correctly when a print job is sent Reinsert the CD DVD tray correctly See page 27 If the tray is ejected when you start a print job the printer is not ready Wait until you see a message on your screen asking you to insert the tray Then reinsert the tray and press the At paper button CD DVD Printing Problems Images and text are not centered on the CD DVD Adjust the Print position as described on page 32 Windows or page 37 Macintosh Ink smears on the CD DVD or printing is too light Make sure youre using ink jet printable CDs or DVDs Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to dry for at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive Adjust the print density as described on page 34 Windows or page 38 Macintosh Adjust the brightness or contrast See the Epson Print CD on screen help Printed CDs or DVDs are dirty Clean the rollers as described on page 27 Problems and Solutions 63 The CD DVD won t feed into the printer Make sure you gently insert the CD DVD tray along the base of the front tray until the arrow marks on the CD DVD tray and the front tray match each other Make sure both sides of the CD DVD tray slide underneath the brackets on the front tray See page 27 Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted Turn off the Mirror Image setting in the your pr
64. t touch the gears or any other parts inside the printer Caution Never use a hard or abrasive brush or benzine alcohol or paint thinner for cleaning they can damage the printer components and case Don t get water on the printer components and don t spray or apply lubricants oils or grease inside the printer Don t use any cleaning sheets included with special paper they may jam inside the printer Cleaning the Printer 53 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer you must prepare it for transportation by packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size Caution When storing or transporting the printer do not tilt it stand it up vertically or turn it upside down Otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges Leave the ink cartridges installed Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing 1 Turn on the printer Wait until the print head returns to the home far right position then close the printer cover 2 Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from the printer 3 Open the printer cover Secure the print head with tape as shown below then close the printer cover 4 Remove any paper from the printer then push down the paper support extension and close the paper support 5 Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that
65. taining your printer and solving basic problems For more information about your printer double click the Stylus Photo R260 User s Guide icon on your desktop Please follow these guidelines throughout Warning Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Caution Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Note Notes contain important information about your printer Tip Tips contain hints for better printing 6 Welcome Printing From Start to Finish Loading Paper The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks so be sure to select the correct paper for your job If you are just printing a rough draft plain paper is fine For the best results you ll want to use one of Epson s special ink jet papers designed for your printer For example your photos will look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy See Selecting the Correct Paper Type on page 19 for more information Follow these steps to load paper in your printer 1 Open the paper support and slide out its extension Printing From Start to Finish 7 3 Make sure the front tray is in the paper lower position If it is not push the tray lever up to reposition the front tray Caution Before you move the tray lever make sure no paper or other objects are on the front tray and the front tray is not extended Do not touch the front tray when you move the tray leve
66. th its exceptional speed and print resolutions you can print superior photographs and use it for all of your everyday printing plus print directly onto CDs and DVDs It provides you with these advanced features B Claria Hi Definition ink for the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity Automatic photo correction when printing from Windows Smooth gradations and sharp detail with Epson s patented MicroPiezo print head and DX5 technology Printing on ink jet printable CDs and DVDs True BorderFree frame ready prints on select 4 x 6 5 x 7 8 x 10 and letter size papers m PictBridge printing directly from your digital camera or mobile phone Exif Print The Exif Exchangeable Image File Print format includes information about your digital camera settings in JPEG TIFF files so your printer and application can use them to create accurate print settings Most digital cameras store Exif Print information such as shutter speed metering flash exposure settings resolution and lens use in the JPEG TIFF image file Your printer uses the information to ensure the most accurate image reproduction Welcome 5 About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software see the Start Here sheet This book contains instructions on loading paper printing with Windows and Macintosh printing borderless photos printing on CDs and DVDs direct printing from a digital camera or mobile phone main
67. to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this 72 Requirements and Notices device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Epson America Inc Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includi
68. u want on your CD or DVD you may need to adjust the printing position You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD 1 Place an extra ink jet printable CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray and insert it into the printer as described on page 27 2 Start Epson Print CD 3 Open the File menu and select Print Printer JEPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series Copies 1 4l Media Type convo Print Color Correction Adjust Print Position None Lighter Default Darker e D Cee ee ee Print Confirmation Pattern Adjust Print Position C None C Print Density Confirmation Pattern Tray Click Print Position DENIS ORAL Print Position Confirmation Pattern Confirmation Pattern A C HN 32 Printing From Start to Finish 4 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected then click Print Position Confirmation Pattern 5 Click Print The confirmation pattern is printed on the CD or DVD 6 Remove the CD or DVD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks labeled Top and Right You ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for accurate measurements 7 Open the File menu select Print then select Adjust Print Position You see a screen like this Height Top 25 mm Width Right 25 mm Reset 8 Click Enter Values then input the Top distance from your measurement in the Height Top box Enter the Right distance from y
69. umentation do not attempt to service the printer yourself Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the printer if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable ensure the correct orientation of the connectors Each connector has only one correct orientation Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable Place the printer on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle When storing or transporting the printer do not tilt it stand it on its side or turn it upside down Otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges 70 Requirements and Notices Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity shocks or vibrations or dust Do not place the printer near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartri
70. ur paper isnt damp or curled or loaded face down the printable side should be face up If its damp or curled reload a new stack of paper For best results use genuine Epson paper Your printout is grainy Try using a higher quality paper Select a higher print quality setting see page 12 Windows or page 16 Macintosh for instructions Problems and Solutions 61 B Run the Print Head Alignment utility See page 51 for instructions E You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size see your software documentation You see wrong or missing colors mM Clean the print head see page 41 for instructions B Clear the Grayscale setting in your printer software for Windows Change the ink setting in your printer software to Color for Macintosh The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink see page 44 If youre using Windows try turning off PhotoEnhance Also check if you re using a special effect that alters image colors like Sepia Note Automatic photo correction is on by default However due to the complexity and nature of some photographs not all images can be corrected B ry changing the Gamma setting see your on screen Users Guide for more information BI Your printed colors can never exactly match your on screen colors However you can use a color management system to get as close as possible You can also use your printers color management features See your on screen User s Guide
71. urchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller To find the nearest reseller please call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at http www epsonstore com U S sales or http www epson ca Canadian sales Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning The ink cartridges are designed to contain any excess ink and prevent leakage Careful handling is recommended however Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or its surrounding area 46 Maintaining Your Printer Caution To avoid damaging the printer never move the print head by hand Don t remove the cartridge label or ink will leak Don t touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge This can damage the ink cartridge Don t remove the green IC chip from the cartridge Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the printer If you remove an ink cartridge temporarily protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from dirt and dust Place it in a small box or if you have the original packaging return it to its own box Note Store ink cartridges in the same environment as the printer Stand the cartridges upright the label identifying the color should be on top You cannot print if an ink cartridge is expended Leave the expended cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out This printer uses ink ca
72. with your camera or phone to the external interface port on the front of the printer 4 Turn your camera or phone on 5 Use your camera or phone to select the photos you want to print adjust any necessary settings and print your photos See your camera or phone manual for details 40 Printing From Start to Finish Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or dots or lines are missing you may need to clean the print head This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly Print head cleaning uses ink so clean it only if quality declines This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility You can also clean the print head by holding down the ink button on the printer for three seconds This only works when the red ink light is off Before you clean the print head make sure the CD DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and make sure the front tray is in the paper lower position See page 8 for details Note Clean the print head only when print quality declines for example if you see lines in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing Before you clean the print head check the print head nozzles first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned This saves ink For more information see Checking the Print Head Nozzles below Caution When you don t turn on your printer for a long time print qualit
73. wn the 4 paper button then press the O power button Continue holding down the 4 paper and O power buttons until the green O power light starts to flash then release them A nozzle check pattern prints If the pattern has gaps you need to clean the print head as described on page 41 m If the test page prints the problem probably lies in your software settings USB cable or computer or your software may not be installed correctly m Ifthe test page doesnt print you may have a problem with your printer Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions below If nothing works contact Epson as described in Where To Get Help on page 66 Turn off the printer reconnect the USB cable then turn on your printer and computer Problems and Solutions If you don t find the information you re looking for in this section please check the on screen User s Guide You may find additional information in the User s Guide that will help you solve your problem Problems and Solutions 57 Setup and Software Installation Problems Tip It s a good idea to check Epson s support website periodically for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R260 printing software Click the Driver Update button on the Maintenance tab in your Windows printer software or visit Epson s support website at http support epson com Download instructions are posted for your convenience The printer makes noise after ink cartrid
74. y can decline so turn it on and print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality Checking the Print Head Nozzles 1 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and the red ink light is not on If the red ink light is on you need to replace a cartridge 2 Make sure letter size plain paper is loaded in the printer 3 Windows Right click the sj printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Nozzle Check Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2 Select SP R260 Series in the printer list click OK and select Nozzle Check Maintaining Your Printer 41 You see a screen like the following Nozzle Check 5 To perform a nozzle check make sure that the device is on and connected to the computer Also make sure that 44 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder Click Print to print a nozzle check pattern or click Finish to quit 4 Click Print or Next The nozzle check pattern prints Print head does not need to be cleaned ae ae eroded BEEN di FEE EM Sagal N Print head needs to be cleaned 5 If there are no gaps or lines click Finish If there are gaps or lines or the test patterns are faint click Clean Then skip to step 3 on page 43 to clean the nozzles Running the Head Cleaning

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