Epson PHOTO 1290 User's Manual
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1. Light Description b On when the printer is on Flashing when printer is receiving data printing replacing an ink cartridge charging ink or cleaning the power print head 10 error On when the printer is out of paper Load paper in the sheet feeder then press the B maintenance button to resume printing On when the paper is jammed Take all of the paper out of the feeder then reload the paper If the light continues to flash turn off the printer and gently pull all of the paper out of the printer Flashing when the black or color ink cartridge is nearly empty On when the black or color ink cartridge is empty Replace the black ink cartridge or color ink cartridge Black T007 Standard Capacity T010 Light Capacity Color TOO9 Stylus Photo 1290 TOO8 Stylus Photo 890 Flashing when the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position The light will flash faster if the color ink is out than if the black ink is out 11 Loading Paper Loading Special Paper and Other Media You can print on a wide variety of special media including ink jet paper photo quality glossy film photo paper transparencies index cards and adhesive sheets Loading instructions When loading special media distributed by EPSON read the instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the following points in mind Caution Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON speci2. In this case you can access Technical Support Web Site instead of the Problem Solver If you encounter a problem access the Problem Solver or Technical Support in one of the following ways I From the Windows Start menu Click Start point to Programs and then to Epson then click ESP 1290 890 Problem Solver or Technical Support A From Status Monitor Click Technical Support in the Status Monitor 3 dialog box A From your printer software Click Technical Support on the Main menu of the printer software If you access the Problem Solver and cannot solve your problem contact Technical Support for assistance by clicking the Technical Support Web Site link in the Problem Solver 36 For Macintosh users EPSON s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation To access Technical Support insert the CD in the CD ROM drive and open the Install Printer Driver Utility folder in the EPSON folder and then double click the Technical Support Web Site icon 37 Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on your printer s control panel If the lights are on or flashing use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem then follow the recommended corrective measures Lights Problem and Solution Paper out e oD No paper is Check
3. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer s cabinet Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on 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 theentire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating d d Do not attempt to service the printer yourself Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered the printer the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance If you plan to use the printer in Germany the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection
4. EPSON Status Monitor 3 or loaded in the EPSON StatusMonitor Load paper in printer the sheet feeder then press the D maintenance button The printer resumes printing and the light goes out Paper jam e oD Paper has Check EPSON Status Monitor 3 or jammed in the EPSON StatusMonitor Press the printer D maintenance button to eject the jammed paper If the error does not clear open the printer cover and remove all of the paper inside including any torn pieces Then reload the paper in the sheet feeder and press the 6B maintenance button to resume printing Ink low O Of The black or Obtain a replacement black or color color ink ink cartridge To determine which cartridge is cartridge 5 nearly empty check the ink nearly empty level using EPSON Status Monitor 3 or EPSON StatusMonitor Black TOO7 Standard Capacity T010 Light Capacity Color TOO9 Stylus Photo 1290 TOOB8 Stylus Photo 890 38 Ink out e OD The black or Replace the black or color ink cartridge color ink with a new one See Replacing Ink cartridge is Cartridges on page 31 for details empty or not Black installed T007 Standard Capacity T010 Light Capacity Color 1009 Stylus Photo 1290 1008 Stylus Photo 890 Wrong cartridge black ink cartridge The installed Use the appropriate black or color ink black or color ink cartridge See Replacing Ink cartridge Cartridges on page 31 for details cannot be
5. Paper Menu 25 Making Settings on the Layout Menu 26 Printing with Macintosh 27 Printer Software Introduction 0 0 0 20244 27 Making settings in the Print dialog box 28 Making settings in the Page Setup dialog box 29 Making settings in the Layout dialog 30 iii Replacing Ink Cartridges 31 Using the Printer s Control Panel 31 Troubleshooting 36 Error Indicators 4 asian ey hia eee Sees 38 Maint natice RON guide laret RU ta bans 40 Correcting USB Problems virile ee a 42 Options and Consumable Products 48 Options cr sete uet PER BAR E a Passi sen a 48 Consumable products 0 ccc eee es 49 Customer Support 55 Technical Support Web 55 Regional Customer Services 55 System Requirements 62 Using the online Reference Guide 62 iv Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section before using your printer Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer When setting up your printer Observe the following when setting up the printer d d
6. and Control Panel Functions Printer Parts paper support extension sheet feeder paper support printer cover paper support adapter output tray output tray extension edge guides 022220000006 parallel interface cable USB interface cable connector connector ink cartridge clamps print head adjust lever ink cartridge replacement button control panel Buttons Button Function b Turns the printer on and off Clears the printer s memory if pressed twice while the power is on power 6 D Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within two seconds Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper maintenance out error Performs print head cleaning if pressed for 3 seconds when the 68 error light is off Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position and charges ink to the printer when ink is out Button Function gt Loads and ejects roll paper Feeds roll paper in reverse to a position where it can be easily removed from the sheet feeder if pressed for more roll paper than 3 seconds Clears the B error light if pressed after removing roll paper o Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position and charges ink to the printer when ink is out this orange button is located under the printer cover ink cartridge not in the control panel replacement Lights
7. cartridges as there may be some ink 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 physician immediately 31 Caution A EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON s warranties A Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement otherwise ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out Q not refill the ink cartridges The printer calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip on the ink cartridge Even if the cartridge is refilled the amount of ink remaining will not be recalculated by the IC chip and the amount of ink available for use will not change Note m You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty even if the other cartridge still contains ink Before printing replace the empty cartridge In addition to the ink used during document printing ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation during the self cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on and during ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in the printer For more information about ink cartridges see When handling the ink cartridges on page
8. help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition Accessing the printer software After you open your application program and create your document you are ready to select your printer software settings From the File menu click Print You see your application s Print dialog box Make sure your printer is selected in the dialog box Once you click Properties Printer Setup or Options Depending on your application you may need to click a combination of these buttons you see your printer software dialog box Note You can get specific help related to any item on a menu by right clicking the item and then clicking the What s This command 23 Making Settings on the Main Menu You can make Media Type Mode Ink and Print Preview settings on the Main menu Note You should always make the Media Type setting first as this setting determines what other settings are available Paper Layout Utility Media Type Plain paper r Ink Color C Black r Mode Select the type of paper Letter you loaded Specifies Color or Black ink printing Automatic C PhotoEnhance The Mode settings provide C Custom various setting options Pus em forge Refer to the Problem Solver or access Technical Support WebSite forhelp by clicking here Ink Levels Normal Color Controls 1 MicroWeave On Black Color High Speed On i EPSON T Print Preview Techni
9. resting on the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge clamp Push the clamps down until they lock firmly into place Caution A Make sure that the ink cartridge tabs are not under the hinges protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge clamp as this could damage the clamp A After you remove an ink cartridge from the printer please insert a new one immediately If no cartridge is present the print head may dry out and become unable to print 6 Press the 5 ink cartridge replacement button The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system This process takes about one minute to complete When the ink charging process is finished the printer returns the print head to its home position the power light stops flashing and remains on and the OD error light goes out Caution The power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink 7 Close the printer cover 35 Troubleshooting Online problem solving You can use online problem solving to diagnose and solve most of the problems you may encounter Refer to the appropriate section below For Windows users The Problem Solver provides you with tips to help solve any problems you may encounter when using your printer Depending on your location the Problem Solver may not be accessible
10. used Black by this printer 007 Standard Capacity T010 Light Capacity Color 009 Stylus Photo 1290 1008 Stylus Photo 890 Carriage error I OO The print head Turn off the printer Open the printer e D carriage is cover and remove any paper from the obstructed by paper path by hand Then turn the jammed paper printer back on or other foreign Ifthe error does not clear contact your material and dealer cannot return to j the home position Unknown printer error aly I An unknown Turn off the printer and contact your O OB printer error has dealer occurred on O off flashing 39 Maintenance To keep your printer is good working condition use the following utilities included in your printer software To determine which utility to use locate your problem in the list then try the solutions recommended for that problem If you need help accessing the printer software see Printing with Windows on page 23 or Printing with Macintosh on page 27 For more details about maintaining your printer see your online Reference Guide Utility Problem and Solution Nozzle Check The lines images or text in your printout contain gaps or are faint Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder For Windows users access the printer software and click the Utility tab then click the Nozzle Check button For Ma
11. with the following over the phone 1 Sales enquiries and product information Q Product usage questions or problem Enquiries on repair service and warranty For users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information Product information Li Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Latest versions of EPSON product drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk 59 Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system BBS is also available to obtain product information and the latest versions of product drivers You can log on to the following number for the BBS service BBS 852 2827 4244 Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers Phone 852 2585 4399 Fax 852 2827 4383 For users in Malaysia Contacts for information support and services are World Wide Web www epson com my Information on product specifications drivers for download Frequently Asked Questions FAQ and e mail enquiries are available Epson Trading Shah Alam Head Office Phone 03 5191366 Fax 03 5191281 60 For users in India C
12. 041073 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film 5041074 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film B S041075 EPSON Photo Stickers 16 A6 S041144 EPSON Photo Stickers 4 A6 S041176 Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4 S041063 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter S041064 Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4 S041287 S041297 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter S041286 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper A3 S041288 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper B S041290 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper S041289 Super A3 Super B EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper S041302 100mm x 8M S041303 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper S041376 210mm x 10M S041377 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper S041378 329mm x 7 5041379 Ink Jet Black Light Film EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film A3 Only with the EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 Note The availability of special media varies by location 5041131 54 Customer Support Technical Support Web Site EPSON s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation If you have a Web browser and can connect to the Internet access that site at http support epson net StylusPhoto1290 http support epson net StylusPhoto890 Regional Customer Services If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot
13. 3 1 Make sure that the printer is on but not printing Then open the printer cover Note You can identify the status of the printer condition When the error light is flashing black or color ink cartridge is low When the error light is on black or color ink cartirdge is empty 32 2 Press down the ink cartridge replacement button The print head moves left to the Ink cartridge replacement position The power light begins to flash and the 6B error light begins to flash or remains on To discover which cartridge requires replacing refer to the table below or check EPSON Status Monitor 3 for Windows or EPSON StatusMonitor for Macintosh Lights Action Replace the black ink cartridge if the oB error light flashes at the same speed as the power light Replace the color ink cartridge if the OB error light flashes at twice the speed of the power light e D Replace both the black and color ink cartridges if this light remains on on O off flashing Caution Do not move the print head by hand as this may damage the printer Always press the 19 ink cartridge replacement button to move it 3 Lift up the ink cartridge clamp as far as it will go Take the cartridge out of the printer If the cartridge is empty dispose of it properly Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it Warning If ink gets on your hands wash them thoro
14. 5 CDROM ED Disk drives H Display adapters BE Z EPSON USB Printer Devices amp EPSON USB Printer EPUSB1 aS Floppy disk controllers 9 99 Hard disk controllers 89 88 Keyboard 9 8 Modem m B Monitors 2 Mouse T Network adapters 8 oe Ports COM amp LPT amp SCSI controllers fess Sound ites and game controllers zl Properties Refresh Remove Print If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu click the plus sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices USB Printer 21 9 Other devices is Ports COM amp LPT If USB Printer appears under Other devices the USB printer device driver is not installed correctly If EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 or 890 appears the printer software is not installed correctly If neither USB Printer nor EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 or 890 appears under Other devices click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the printer then plug it into the printer again 45 4 Under Other devices select USB Printer or EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 or 890 and click Remove Then click OK System Properties 2 xl General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection sal Computer 09 2 CDROM H E Disk drives El Display adapters 89 9 Floppy disk controllers H Hard disk controllers E gi Keyboard E Monitors HS Mouse 59 809 Network adapters B Y Othe
15. EPSON Color Ink Jet Printer EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 1290 EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 890 Daily Use All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as EPSON Approved Products by SEI
16. KO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Stylus is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 Copyright 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano Japan Printed on Recycled Paper ii Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety 1 ENERGY STAR Compliance iiie ira ecc 5 Information for United Kingdom Users 5 Warnings Cautions and Notes 7 Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions 8 Printer Parts 2 s eee exc edt tr aea tos 8 B ttons eco ee S ta aod te NAME irta 9 dcbct o a Roco de oc s acted 10 Loading Paper 12 Loading Special Paper and Other Media 12 Loading Envelopes 00 cece cece ce cee eens 15 Using Roll Paper 17 Using the Roll Paper Holder Qo ba ewes 17 Removing the Roll Paper from the Printer 21 Printing with Windows 23 Printer Software Introduction coca etudes acu Ra a 23 Making Settings on the Main 24 Making Settings on the
17. Paper Source Auto Sheet Feeder C No Margins Landscape Rotate by 180 degrees Double Sided Printing Margins Folded Booklet Reduce or Enlarge 100 Printable Area Standard Maximum O Centered To adjust the total area available for printing When you select the roll paper as the Paper Source setting the printer software will appear as shown below Reduce or Enlarge 100 Roll Paper Option Banner Cut sheet C Save roll paper Print page frame You can reduce or enlarge your document To print on both sides of the paper To change the orientation of your printout For more information about the Page Setup dialog box and the Roll Paper settings see your online Reference Guide 29 Making settings in the Layout dialog box You can modify the page layout of your document using the printer driver settings located in the Layout dialog box To open this dialog box click Print on the File menu of your application then click the fj Layout icon button in the Print dialog box Automatically adjusts the size of your document to match the paper size used by your printer SP 1290 6 50 Fit to Page Letter Output Paper Size Letter s O Watermark Name Confidential Add Del Eait Text Color Red Intensity Light Dark Mouse Rotate Angle deg
18. TJ U K Phone 44 01442 261144 Fax 44 01442 227227 EPSON FRANCE S A 68 bis rue Marjolin 92300 Levallois Perret France Phone 33 1 40 87 37 37 Telex 610657 EPSON SINGAPORE PTE LTD No 1 Temasek Avenue 36 00 Millenia Tower Singapore 039192 Phone 065 33 77 911 Fax 065 33 41 185 EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY amp TRADING LTD 10F No 287 Nanking E Road Sec 3 Taipei Taiwan R O C Phone 02 717 7360 Fax 02 712 9164 EPSON IBERICA S A Av de Roma 18 26 08290 Cerdanyola del Valles Barcelona Spain Phone 582 15 00 Fax 582 15 55 EPSON PORTUGAL S A R do Progresso 471 1 Perafita 4460 Matosinhos Portugal Phone 02 996 14 02 Fax 02 996 14 11 1999 September EPSON Color Ink Jet Printer EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 1290 EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 890 Daily Use Printed in Japan 00
19. al media should not be used with this printer The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not necessary with this type of printer and the sheets could jam in the printer Note For more details on using special media see Paper Handling in the online Reference Guide 12 A Load the media printable side up in the sheet feeder See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable side Some types of media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction as shown in the illustration printable side up A Make sure that the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located on the inside surface of the left edge guide 13 Loading capacities for EPSON special media Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for EPSON special media Media Type Loading Capacity 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Ink Jet Note Cards and Ink Jet Greeting Cards Up to 30 index caras Always place the included support sheet under the cards Photo Quality Glossy Film One sheet at a time for best results Always place a support sheet or a sheet of plain paper under the glossy film If you wish to load multiple sheets set the minimum top margin of the page to 30 mm and load a maximum of 20 sheets for A4 For A3 and Super A3 size you can load
20. aper button and send the next print job The paper will return to the printing start position before starting the next print job A You must press the amp roll paper button otherwise the printer will not operate even if you send a new print job However do not press the amp roll paper button more than is necessary repeated motion may damage the printout 2 Cutthe paper along the printed line Never pull the paper as you cut it Doing so may damage the printout When cutting the paper do not cut inside the line closer to the printer as this may cause paper feed problems 21 Note EPSON recommends that you use a triangle or other tool to ensure that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly A diagonal cut may cause paper feed problems 3 Once you have cut the paper hold down the 6 roll paper button for about 3 seconds The paper feeds in reverse to a position where it can be easily removed from the sheet feeder at the back of the printer If it does not feed to this position repeat this step 4 Gently remove the paper Then press the amp roll paper button to clear error light Your document has now been printed 22 Printing with Windows Printer Software Introduction The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer The printer utilities
21. aper is curled flatten it before loading to avoid paper feeding problems Always handle the paper by the edges Provide ample space in front of the printer for the paper to eject fully Make sure that the output tray is down and the output tray extension is closed Check that the end of the paper is cut cleanly perpendicular to the long axis of the paper If it is cut on a diagonal or not cleanly the paper may not feed smoothly or the print may extend off the edge of the paper EPSON recommends using media distributed by EPSON to ensure high quality results 17 Loading the Roll Paper Follow the directions below to mount the Roll paper holder and load the roll paper 1 Set roll paper in the roll paper holder Note Remove the transparent sheet after setting the roll paper into the holders 2 Check that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly to the edges as shown For A4 and 329 mm width paper cut along one of the parallel lines on the back For 89 and 100 mm width paper use a triangle Caution Always use triangle or other tool to ensure that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly A diagonal cut may cause paper feed problems 18 3 Touncurl the paper roll the paper inside the protective film packaged with the printer in the direction opposite to the paper s curl as shown below 4 Remove the paper support and lower the output tray Then turn on the printer 5 Atta
22. ber of copies and printing order To change the orientation of your printout To adjust the total area available for printing When you select the roll paper as the Paper Source setting the printer software will appear as shown below Roll Paper Option Banner Mode Cut Sheet Mode ave Toll Pape Print page frame Cancel Help For more information about the Paper menus and the Roll Paper settings see your online Reference Guide 25 Making Settings on the Layout Menu You can make Reduce Enlarge Double Sided Printing Multi Page and Watermark settings on the Layout menu Main Paper Utility Letter Normal Color Controls MicroWeave On High Speed On Reduce Enlarge C FittoPage CL Jutput Paper Size z argins Folded Booklet MultiPage C Poste r M atermark M 34 None Add Del Settings Cancel Help To fit your document to the paper size that you will print on To print on both sides of the paper Select the Folded Booklet check box to make single fold booklets To choose between the N up and Poster settings To print a watermark on your document Click here to display help of this dialog box For more information about the Layout menus see your online Reference Guide 26 Printing with Macintosh Printer Software Introduction The printer soft
23. cal Support To see a preview of your document before printing it Cancel Your current settings indicate here Click here to display help of this dialog box For more information about the Main menus see your online Reference Guide Note For the latest information of the available media visit our regional customer service web site See Regional Customer Services on page 55 24 Making Settings on the Paper Menu Use the settings on the Paper menu to change the paper size set the number of copies and other copy parameters specify the paper orientation and adjust the printable area The settings which are available vary depending upon whether the sheet feeder or the roll paper is selected as the Paper Source setting Layout Utility Letter amp Normal Color Controls MicroWeave On High Speed On Paper Source Sheet Feeder No Margins Paper Size Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in Copies Copies 1 eee Cells Jar Js Cy Cg E Reverse Order r Orientation G Portrait C Landscape Rotate by 180 Printable Area Standard C Maximum Centered Click here to display help of this dialog box Select the paper souce that you want to use To print documents with no margins and to produce full bleed printouts of image Select the paper size that you want to use These settings let you specify the num
24. ch the roll paper holder to the printer Adjust the first left of slot in the back of printer and insert roll paper holder into slots 19 6 Gently insert the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go flush with the right edge guide Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the printer 7 Toload the paper correctly you must hold the paper in place with your hand while you press the 6 roll paper button The paper feeds into the printer 8 Open the printer cover and make sure that the paper is feeding correctly If it is not straight depress the roll paper button for more than three seconds to eject the paper The error light is on Press the amp roll paper button to clear the error then feed the paper again 20 The roll paper is now loaded Next set up the printer software and try printing For details on setting up the printer software refer to Printing on Roll Paper in the online Reference Guide Removing the Roll Paper from the Printer After the print job is complete press the amp roll paper button line is printed on the roll paper indicating where to cut the paper Follow the directions below to remove the paper from the printer 1 Press the amp roll paper button to feed the paper This time a cutting guide line is printed Note Ifyou want to print more data on the same sheet of paper press the amp roll p
25. cintosh users access he Print or Page Setup dialog box and click the Utility icon button then click he Nozzle Check button in he Utility dialog box Follow the on screen instructions to sheck the print head nozzles If any segments are missing or faint in the printed pattern he print head nozzles may be clogged Try using the Head Cleaning utility as described below 40 Utility Problem and Solution Head Cleaning The print head nozzle are clogged Make sure that the printer is on and the D error light is off For Windows users access the printer software and Click the Utility tab then click the Head Cleaning button For Macintosh users access the printer software and click the RA Utility icon button then click the Head Cleaning button Follow the on screen instructions to clean the print head Print Head Alignment The vertical lines in your printout are not aligned correctly Make sure that A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder For Windows users access the printer software and click the Utility tab then Click the Print Head Alignment button For Macintosh users access the printer software and click the RA Utility icon button then click the Print Head Alignment button Follow the on screen instructions to align the print head 41 Correcting USB Problems If you are having difficulty using your prin
26. for at least three hours before using it Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge This may affect normal operation and printing The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related information such as the amount of ink remaining so that a 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 A If you remove an ink cartridge for later use protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer A valve in the ink supply port makes covers or plugs unnecessary but the ink may stain items that come in contact with this area of the cartridge Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area ENERGY STAR Compliance p As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has determined TS thatthis product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines copiers and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Information for United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON UK Limited shall not be liable against any damages or pr
27. for this printer Note for German speaking users Bei Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muss sichergestellt werden dass die Geb udeinstallation mit einer 10 A oder 16 A Sicherung abgesichert ist When choosing a place for the printer Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer Place the printer 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 Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight strong light or heat sources Avoid places subject to dust shocks and vibrations Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation Place the printer near wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Note for French speaking users Placez l imprimante pres d une prise de contacte la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement When using the printer Observe the following when using the printer d d Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer s cabinet Take care not to spill liquid on the printer Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage the printer Always turn the
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29. lp icon button Specifes Color or Select the number of Black ink printing copies you wish to print EPSON SP 1290 6 50E e sa E cS D a Prmt Domo Pages All Color Controls Range 5 Ink Color o 7 Media Plain Paper T Black Mode amp Automatic Q PhotoEnhance Quality V Speed Q Custom The Mode settings provide various setting options shown here Select the type of paper you loaded Select whether to print the entire document or just the pages you specify Note Q Use the Q Preview icon button to toggle between the 8 Print Preview and Save File modes Click the icon button to select the mode that you want For details see your online Reference Guide A For the latest information of the avaiable media visit our regional customer service web site See Regional Customer Services on page 55 28 Making settings in the Page Setup dialog box In the Page Setup dialog box you can change the paper size specify the paper orientation print on both sides of the paper rotate your document by 180 degrees reduce or enlarge your printout and adjust the printable area r Select the paper souce that you want to use Select the paper size that you want to use To print document with no margins and to produce full bleed printouts of image EPSON R S Paper Size Letter Cancel
30. m the Republic of Ireland They can provide the following services Technical information on installing configuring and operating your EPSON products Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period 56 Pre Sales Enquiry Desk Our Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland by faxing 01442 227271 in the UK or 0044 1442 227271 from the Republic of Ireland and via e mail at info epson co uk They can provide the following information A Pre sales information and literature on new EPSON products also available via our world wide web site at http www epson co uk A Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables accessories and options For users in Australia EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service In addition to your product documentation we provide the following sources for obtaining information Your Dealer Don t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems The dealer should always be the first call for advise on problems they can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give advise on the next step to take Internet URL http www epson com au Access the EPSON Australia World Wide Web pages Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf The site provides a download area for drivers EPSON contact points new product informati
31. mputer manual for any additional requirements CQ Parallel Interface Cable shielded C83602 from D SUB 25 pin computer to 36 pin Amphenol 57 Series printer USB Interface Cable shielded C83623 from Series 4 pin computer to series B 4 pin printer Note The asterisk amp is a substitute for the last digit of the product number which varies by location Depending on your geographic location this cable may not be supplied Caution Use only interface cables which meet the specifications listed above Using other cables not covered by EPSON warranties may cause the printer to malfunction 48 Consumable products The following ink cartridges and EPSON special media are available for your printer Ink cartridges You can use the following cartridges with your printer Type of ink Product numbers of ink Black ink cartridge Standard Capacity T007 Color ink cartridge Stylus Photo 1290 T009 Stylus Photo 890 T008 Note The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location Media types EPSON offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high quality printing needs To make the Media Type setting in your printer software select the Media Type setting that matches the media that is loaded in the printer To find out what media type you are using find your media in the list below and refer to the corresponding media type under whichi
32. oblems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON UK Limited Safety information W Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to the rating plate for the voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage Important The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you have to fit a plug As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug please observe the following Q The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol Q The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter Q The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L If the plug is damaged replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating Warnings Cautions and Notes W Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer Printer Parts
33. on and technical support e mail 57 EPSON Faxback service EPSON Faxback service can fax you the latest specifications for most EPSON products offered in Australia Phone 02 9903 9075 and the system will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the information to your fax machine EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing configuring and operating your EPSON product Our Pre sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new EPSON products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located Many types of queries are answered here The Helpdesk numbers are Phone 1300 361 054 Fax 02 9903 9189 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring The more information you prepare the faster we can help solve the problem This information includes your EPSON product documentation type of computer operating system application programs and any information you feel is required For users in Singapore Sources of information support and services available from Epson Singapore are 58 World Wide Web www epson com sg Information on product specifications drivers for download Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Sales Enquiries and Technical Support via e mail are available Epson HelpDesk Phone 065 5863111 Our HelpDesk team can help you
34. ontacts for information support and services are World Wide Web www epson co in Information on product specifications drivers for download Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Products Enquiry and Technical Query are available Epson India Bangalore Head Office Phone 080 5321 266 70 Fax 080 5581799 080 5321095 EPSON HelpDesk Phone 080 5321 625 For users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 632 813 6552 Fax 632 813 6545 BBS 632 814 0595 61 System Requirements Using the online Reference Guide Refer to the appropriate section below for the minimum system requirements necessary to use the online Reference Guide For Windows computers System Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition 98 95 2000 or NT 4 0 CPU Pentium 150MHz processor for Windows Me 486 66 MHz for Windows 98 Pentium or better recommended 486 25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4 0 Pentium or better recommended Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000 Memory 16 MB RAM for Windows 98 95 and NT 4 0 32 MB RAM or more recommended 32 MB RAM for Windows Me and 2000 Hard disk space 4 MB to install the Reference Guide CD ROM drive Double speed quad speed or faster recommended Display 640 x 480 pixel or 800 x 600 p
35. pears then right click anywhere in the driver If About is displayed in the shortcut menu that appears click it A message box with the words Unidrv Printer Driver appears You must reinstall the printer software as described in the Setup Guide If About is not displayed the printer software has been installed correctly If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears during the installation process click Yes If you click No you will must follow the steps in the Setup Guide to install the printer software again USB driver installation For Windows Me 98 and 2000 users follow the directions below to ensure that the USB driver is installed correctly Note The illustrations used in this section show the procedure for Windows 98 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and click Printers Make sure that the icon for your printer appears in the Printers window Select the icon for your printer then click Properties on the File menu Back Fowerd Up Du Copy Address a Printers J Ele Edt View Go Favorites _ lcm ag 2 Add Printer EPSON Stylus Printers Photo 1290 43 2 For Windows 98 users click the Details tab and make sure that EPUSBx EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 or 890 is displayed in the Print to the following port list box For Windows 2000 users click the Ports tab and make sure that USBxxx EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 or 890 is displayed in the Print to the following por
36. pes EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 x 10 with envelopes 5041061 5041026 5041062 5041029 5041067 5041048 5041068 5041045 5041069 5041043 5041070 5041044 5041054 5041121 5041122 5041106 5041147 5041148 5041149 51 Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight A4 EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight B EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight A3 EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Super A3 Super B Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper A4 EPSON Photo Paper Letter EPSON Photo Paper A3 EPSON Photo Paper Super A3 Super B EPSON Photo Paper B EPSON Photo Paper 4 x 6 EPSON Photo Paper 4 x 6 No Perforations EPSON Photo Paper 100 x 150 mm EPSON Photo Paper 200 x 300 mm EPSON Photo Paper 89 mm x 7 M EPSON Photo Paper 100 mm x 8 M EPSON Photo Paper 210 mm x 10 M EPSON Photo Paper 329 mm x 10 M EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper 210 x 594 mm EPSON Photo Paper Cards A4 5041256 5041258 5041259 5041257 5041266 5041260 5041261 5041262 5041263 5041264 5041265 5041140 5041141 5041142 5041143 5041156 5041134 5041458 5041255 5041254 5041281 5041279 5041280 5041233 5041145 5041177 52 Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film A6 5041107 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film 4 5041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter 5041072 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film A3 5
37. printer off using the O power button When this button is pressed the O power light flashes briefly and then goes out Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the 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 When handling the ink cartridges Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port If ink gets on your skin wash the area thoroughly with soap and water If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing see a doctor immediately Do not shake an ink cartridge this can cause leakage Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton For best results use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them This could damage the print head After bringing ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature
38. r devices EERE Ports COM amp LPT 8 SCSI controllers 9 System devices 9 Universal serial bus controller Properties Refresh f 5 When the following dialog box appears click OK Then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box Confirm Device Removal e USB Pinter Warning You are about to remove this device from your system 6 Turn off the printer and restart your PC Then reinstall the drivers from the beginning following the instructions in the Setup Guide Note If the problem does not clear contact your dealer 46 Reinstall the USB printer device driver and printer software Windows 98 only If the solutions above do not correct the problem try reinstalling the USB printer device driver and the printer software First uninstall EPSON Printer Software using the Add Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel then uninstall EPSON USB Printer Devices Next reinstall the software as described in Setup Guide If EPSON USB Printer Devices is not registered in the Add Remove Programs list access the CD ROM and double click epusbun exe in Win9x folder Then follow the on screen instructions 47 Options and Consumable Products Options The following options are available for your printer Interface cables EPSON supplies the following interface cables for your printer However you can use any interface cables that meet these specifications See your co
39. ree O Multi Page N up Poster 2Pages 12 on 1 sheet Print Order 34 Collate 7d 0 Reverse Order Specify the printing order for To choose between the N up and your print job Poster settings Page Order Left to Right E Print page frames Prints a watermark in the background of your document For more information about the Layout dialog box see your online Reference Guide 30 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using the Printer s Control Panel This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge so even if a cartridge is removed and later inserted again all of its ink can be used However some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because the printer automatically checks reliability You can replace an ink cartridge using the printer s control panel or using the Status Monitor utility To replace an ink cartridge using the ink cartridge replacement button on the printer s control panel follow the steps below To replace an ink cartridge or check ink levels using the Status Monitor utility refer to Using the Status Monitor in the online Reference Guide W Warning Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges Be careful when you handle the used ink
40. solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation contact customer support services for assistance If customer support for your area is not listed below contact the dealer from whom you purchased your product Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you provide the following information Product serial number The serial number label is usually on the back of the product Product model L Product software version Click About Version Info or similar button in the product software Q Brand and model of your computer Li Name and version of your computer operating system 55 Q Names and versions of the applications you normally use with your product For users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland If you purchased your product in the UK or the Republic of Ireland EPSON UK LTD provides a range of customer services and technical support Support Via the World Wide Web Q For information on the latest EPSON products software drivers online user guides and answers to frequently asked questions http www epson co uk To e mail EPSON Technical Support http www epson co uk support email Q Fora full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services http www epson co uk support Support Via Telephone Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 fro
41. ss each envelope in the stack flat before loading If print quality declines when a stack of envelopes is loaded load one envelope at a time Set the adjust lever to the position To do this open the printer cover and reposition the lever Note Q Return the adjust lever to the 0 position which is the normal position after you finish printing on envelopes Leaving the lever in the position may cause gaps to appear in images printed on other media Q When the adjust lever is in the position make sure the High Speed setting in the printer driver s Advanced dialog box is off To turn this option off you may also need to change the Print Quality setting 15 Q Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down as shown in the illustration Available envelopes sizes are No 10 DL C6 132 mm x 220 mm Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded Flatten envelopes before loading Avoid using envelopes that are too thin as they may curl during printing IA Select Plain Paper as the Media Type setting in the printer software 16 Using Roll Paper Using the Roll Paper Holder With the Roll paper holder packed in the printer you can print in roll paper format which is convenient for banner printing When you are printing using the Roll paper holder keep the following in mind d d Load the paper printable side up Use flat undamaged paper If the p
42. t s list box Man ca Paper cd Layout General Details Color Management Sharing H EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 Print to the following port IEPUSB1 EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 Add Port Delete Pott Print using the following driver JEPSON Stylus Photo 1290 New Driver Capture Printer Port End Capture Timeout settings Not selected t seconds Transmission retry 45 seconds Spool Settings Port Settings Cancel Appl Hep Note If the correct port is not displayed refer to the next section Make sure that EPSON USB Printer Devices appears on the Device Manager menu for Windows Me and 98 The Device Manager menu for Windows Me and 98 only If you canceled the plug and play driver installation before the procedure was complete either the USB printer device driver or the printer software may be incorrectly installed Follow the steps below to check the installation and reinstall the drivers 1 Turn the printer on Plug the USB cable into the printer and the computer 44 2 Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop then click Properties 3 Click the Device Manager tab If your drivers are correctly installed EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu System Properties 2 xl General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection 08 Computer 89 0
43. ter with a USB connection see if your problem is listed below then follow the instructions given to resolve the problem Printer does not work correctly with the USB cable If your printer does not work correctly with the USB cable try one or both of these solutions Li Use the USB cable 83623 recommended in System Requirements on page 62 Li For best results you should connect the printer directly to the computer s USB port If you must use multiple USB hubs we recommend that you connect the printer to the first tier hub Operating System Your computer must be a Windows 98 or Windows 2000 pre installed model You may not be able to install or run the USB Printer Driver on a computer which is not equipped with a USB port or which has been upgraded from Windows 95 to Windows 98 or 2000 For Windows Me users your computer must be a Windows Me pre install model or upgraded from Windows 98 pre installed model For details about your computer contact your dealer Printer sofrware installation Please take notice about the following 42 Q When using Windows 2000 you must follow the steps in the Setup Guide to install the printer software otherwise Microsoft s Universal driver may be installed instead To check if the Universal driver has been installed open the Printers folder and right click the icon for your printer To open the printer driver click Printing Preferences on the shortcut menu that ap
44. tis grouped shown in larger type For some media there are several Media Type settings to choose from The available media types are listed below Note For the latest information of the available media visit our regional customer service web site See Regional Customer Services on page 55 for details 49 Plain Paper Plain paper Envelopes EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper A4 5041214 EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper 4 5041442 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper A4 S041059 S041025 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter S041060 S041028 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper A3 S041065 S041046 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Super A3 Super B S041066 S041047 EPSON Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper A4 5041154 EPSON Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper Letter 5041153 S041155 EPSON Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper A3 S041238 50 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Legal EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A3 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Super A3 Super B EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper B EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 5 x 8 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 8 x 10 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards with envelopes EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 x 8 with envelo
45. ughly 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 physician immediately 33 4 Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag and then only peel off the yellow tape seal Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge TN black ink cartridge 7007 color ink cartridge Stylus Photo 1290 1009 Stylus Photo 890 T008 Caution A You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it otherwise the cartridge will become unusable and you will be unable to print If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape seal you must remove the cartridge and installa new one Prepare the new cartridge by removing the yellow tape seal then install it in the printer Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge otherwise the print head may become clogged and be unable to print Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge otherwise ink will leak Do not remove the green IC chip from the side of the cartridge If you install an ink cartridge without an IC chip the printer may be damaged Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge otherwise normal operation and printing may not be possible Do not touch this part 34 5 Align the tabs on the ink cartridge so that they are
46. up to 5 sheets at a time only for Stylus Photo 1290 Ink Jet Transparencies Up to 30 transparencies Always put a sheet of plain paper under the stack of transparencies Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets One sheet at a time Photo Paper Up to 20 sheets of Ax 6inch Photo Paper Always place a support sheet under the stack of Photo Paper One sheet at a time for 200 x 300 mm Photo Paper Photo Stickers 16 and Photo Stickers 4 One sheet at a time Always put the included support sheets A and B under the stack of Photo Stickers Panoramic Photo Paper and Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper One sheet at a time 14 Matte Paper Heavyweight Up to 20 sheets Always place a support sheet under the stack of Matte Paper Heavyweight For A3 and Super A3 size you can only load one sheet at atime only for Stylus Photo 1290 Premium Glossy Photo Paper One sheet at a time Ink Jet Back Light Film One sheet at a time only for Stylus Photo 1290 Always put a sheet of plain paper under back light film Take care not to print on support sheets that are loaded under special media Loading Envelopes When printing on envelopes please note the following A You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time in the sheet feeder Note The folding quality and thickness of envelopes vary widely If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm pre
47. ware which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition For information on using the printer utilities see Using the Printer Utilities in the online Reference Guide You can also get more information about the printer software by clicking the help icon in any of the dialog boxes in the printer software If you encounter any problems when using the printer software refer to the EPSON Technical Support Web Site To access the web site from the printer software CD ROM insert the CD in the CD ROM drive and open the Install Printer Driver Utility folder in the EPSON folder and then double click the Technical Support Web Site icon 27 Making seitings in the Print dialog box Your current settings You can make Media Type Mode Ink Copies and Pages settings in the Print dialog box From this dialog box you can also access other dialog boxes from which you can set the print time preview the document before printing and save spool data as a file Note You should always make the Media Type setting first as this setting determines what other settings are available Preview icon button EPSON Status Monitor icon button Background Printing icon button Layout icon button Utility icon button He
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