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Epson 2000P Basic manual

1. Making Advanced Settings Your printer software includes powerful features that let you improve the appearance of digital images and control your printer s use of color See the following sections m Enhancing Digital Photos below m Using Preset Project Types on page 19 Customizing Your Print Settings on page 19 g g pag Enhancing Digital Photos Your printer software includes PhotoEnhance options that increase image brightness and contrast to improve the appearance of low resolution and improperly exposed photos To use PhotoEnhance set the Mode option to PhotoEnhance in your printer settings dialog box If you re printing high resolution images leave the Mode option set to Automatic If your photograph was taken with a digital camera you pes can select Digital Camera Correction to give your s f Automatic printed images the appearance of photographs taken LA Phootrhence EPSON Custom with a film camera For more fine tuning you can select from a list of specialized settings for photographs Nature F such as People or Nature or add special effects such as I Digtal Camera Conection a Soft Focus or Sepia tint WOTe PhotoEnhance does not affect your original image it only affects your f printout g PhotoEnhance works only with Color ink you cannot turn on PhotoEnhance with Black ink selected Don t use PhotoEnhance when printing on roll paper it may affect your margins
2. Portrait Source Sheet Feeder z Landscape 4 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P appears and click the Properties button You see your printer s EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P Properties id Properties dialog box Can PH Click here Media Type Peet Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Select the correct 5 Click the Main tab if Media Type setting necessary Select the correct La as for your paper Media Type setting for your ira gt 2 EhotoEnhance Make sure paper If you re not sure which p EO sis Sea Ee is turned off setting to use see Choosing CA Qualy J Speed the Correct Media Type lt Setting on page 25 Photo eo Color Controls Black Tola f MicroWeave On Also make sure the High Speed Of i PhotoEnhance setting is EPSON reen turned off or it could affect leas your margins 6 Click the Pa per tab EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P Properties zjx ZOS Click here 7 Select these settings ca S me Select an option m Roll Paper as the Paper a ee for roll paper Source this leaves a margin fistersi2xtin H Choose a of at least 0 12 inch oer ie aed matches your 3 mm on both sides of y A As document s size our rintout cia E I Reverse Order y P lt j ee r Orientation G Portrait C Landscape Rotate by 180 or Photo Color Controls MicroWeave On Roll Paper No Margins if Hoh
3. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully Keep ink cartridges out of the o reach of children and do not drink the ink If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water 41 42 6 Unwrap the new ink cartridge Then remove the yellow tape seal on top VTlo You must remove the yellow tape L from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it Don t pull off any other part of the label or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge Don t touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge you may inhibit normal operation and printing 7 Tilt the ink cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its holder Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on top of the hooks as shown ule Don t place the cartridge tabs under L the hooks you may damage the clamp when you close it black cartridge color cartridge Don t touch the green circuit boards on the back 8 Lower the ink cartridge clamp and press it down to lock it in place The color clamp is a bit harder to close than the black clamp 9 Ifyou need to replace the other ink cartridge repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with step 10 10 Press the yellow ink cartridge replacement button and close the printer cover The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink d
4. Printing with PhotoEnhance may take longer on some systems Using Preset Project Types Your printer software includes project types with preset printing options This lets you quickly select the best settings for your particular type of document or select a color matching method for your project To use this feature set the Mode option to Custom in m your printer settings dialog box Then click the Custom 4 Automatic Settings list to select from these project types f PhotoEnhance EPSON Custom m Text Graph For printing graphics intensive documents like presentations with charts and g ra p hs Advanced m Draft For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper Saves ink m ICM Image Color Matching Windows 95 98 Me and 2000 only For printing documents created in an ICM compatible application m sRGB standard Red Green Blue recommended only with Windows 98 Me and 2000 For printing documents created in an sRGB compatible application using sRGB colors such as those designed for the World Wide Web See your Windows online help for details m ColorSync Macintosh only For printing documents in conjunction with ColorSync compatible devices and applications Customizing Your Print Settings For maximum control over your rx Media Type Fea Color Management roject you can customize your P J y y LArchival Matte Paper Color Controls Gamma D fe
5. ve loaded in the printer For example if you want to print edge to edge use your application to adjust the image size so that it s at least as wide as the paper If you want white borders on the top and bottom of your image make the document size Canvas Size in Photoshop larger than the size of the image 3 Select Page Setup from the File menu You see your Page Setup dialog box Choose a Paper Size that matches your _ document s size Select an option 4 for roll paper Select SP 2000P 6 30E Papersie mer a Paper Source Orientation ER Landscape Rotate by 180 degrees Reduce or Enlarge m0 Banner Roll Paper Option Banner Q Cut sheet J Save roll paper Print page frame 4 Select these settings m Roll Paper as the Paper Source this leaves a margin of at least 0 12 inch 3 mm on both sides of your printout or Roll Paper No Margins if you want to print your image edge to edge available only at certain paper widths 4 8 3 8 5 and 12 95 inches m Choose a Paper Size that matches the size of the document you created in your application If necessary click the Customize button and enter the size of your document then name the size and click OK m Select Banner as the Roll Paper Option WOT If you re printing more than one copy of the image and you want to print a cutting line between copies select Cut Sheet Mode then clic
6. 52 Problems with Printing Only the power light is on but nothing prints m Make sure the interface cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 61 or page 62 Run a printer check as described on page 49 If the check page prints make sure your printer and application software are installed correctly If you re printing on a network you need to set up your printer for network printing as described in your electronic Reference Guide The printer looks and sounds as though it s printing but nothing prints Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 37 Printing is too slow Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 61 or page 62 If you re printing a high resolution image you need more than the minimum requirements listed You may also need to m Clear space on your hard disk or run a defragmentation utility m Close open applications that you re not using m Increase your system s memory RAM m Uninstall and reinstall your printer software if you upgraded to a newer version of Windows For the fastest printing try the following m Choose Black ink if your document is black text only m Set the Quality Speed slider to Speed m In the printer settings Advanced dialog box turn Super x off and turn High Speed on If you re using the parallel port enable ECP DMA mode
7. EPSON Photo Quality Media Pack that came with your printer Instructions for printing on the samples and on envelopes are given in the following sections To print on roll paper see Using Roll Paper on page 27 In addition to the papers described below other papers may become available for your printer See the inside back cover to order paper and other supplies or to obtain current product information from the EPSON Store Tio Use only papers specifically designed for the EPSON Stylus Photo O 2000P Other EPSON papers may not work as well with your printer Traditional fine art papers may deposit dust or fibers inside your printer and cause its feeding mechanism to malfunction See the following sections m Printing on EPSON Ink Jet Papers below m Printing on Envelopes on page 24 m Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting on page 25 m Taking Care of Your Prints on page 25 Printing on EPSON Ink Jet Papers Always load EPSON ink jet papers with the whiter or brighter and smoother side face up This is the printable side of the page Avoid handling the printable surface moisture and oils from your skin can affect print quality and return unused paper to the original package when you finish printing Follow the guidelines below to select the best paper for your project load it in the printer and make the correct printer settings Archival Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper has a professional l
8. Spesa on you want to print your image edge to edge available only at certain anal Bee ee paper widths 4 8 3 8 5 and 13 inches C Cut Sheet Mode Select Banner Mode Version 5 00 m Choose a Page Size that matches the size of the document you created in your application If necessary select User Defined as the Page Size then enter your document size and give it a name m Select Banner Mode as the Roll Paper Option OTe If you re printing more than one copy of the image and you want to print a cutting line between copies select Cut Sheet Mode then click the Print page frame checkbox 31 32 8 Click OK to apply the new settings Then do one of the following m Ifyou already see your application s Print dialog box continue on to step 9 m Ifyou see a dialog box with a different name such as Page Setup in Photoshop click OK again Then select Print from the File menu OTe It s a good idea to check your settings before printing Some applications can override your printer s Paper Size and Orientation O settings If so you may have to reapply these settings before printing 9 Enter the number of copies you want to print and click OK or Print After you finish printing follow the steps on page 34 to remove and store your printouts Macintosh Instructions 1 Open your image in an application such as Photoshop 2 Size your image so that it fits onto the paper you
9. Windows Click the Utility tab Macintosh Click the sal Utility button You see the Utility menu Click the MA Print Head Alignment button Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page Select the best line from the first group of lines on the printout then enter its number in box 1 on screen Select the line with the cleanest straightest Pick the best line 1234567 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 edges Then choose the best line i in the 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 7 second group and enter its number in box 2 on screen If you want to check the results click Realignment to print another test page Make sure the middle line numbered 8 in each group is the best If it isn t you may need to repeat step 6 more than once to align your print head completely Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to print two columns of boxes Select the box with the least grainy appearance smoothest gray from the first column then enter its number in box 1 on screen Then choose the best box from the second column and enter its number in box 2 on screen If you want to check the results click Realignment to reprint the boxes Make sure the middle box numbered 5 in each column is the best If it isn t you may need to repeat step 9 more than once When done click Finish Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working its best you should clean
10. a s E print settings such as the overall Z oa ocana C No Color Adjustment brightness or contrast of the image Paes a ins i IM or the saturation level of individual R Print Quality Proto aj 7 z colors You can also add special T Mode Automatic background effects such as canvas I Supert Brightness o ar or parchment EP High Speed mwe i TZ Fip Horizontal Satwaion 07 f PA To access these settings in your Ua oan PT j x IAT Finest Detail io k printer software click Custom and Masera FT m Hm then click the Advanced button ao _7 f Save Settings Cancel Help 19 20 WOTe The default Gamma setting of 1 8 provides the optimum contrast for your photos However you can change it to either 1 5 for decreased contrast or 2 2 for increased contrast recommended for matching colors with sRGB devices After you customize your print settings you can click Save Settings to save them as a group so you can reuse them whenever you print a similar project TIP To learn more about an advanced feature in your printer software a right click it and select What s This Or see your electronic Reference Guide as described on page 2 Getting the Colors You Expect Here are some tips for getting accurate color reproduction from your printer For more information visit the EPSON web site at www epson com If you re using an Adobe product such as Photoshop
11. flash then release it The printer prints a page showing its ROM version number ink counter and a nozzle check pattern Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below If the pattern has gaps or missing dots you need to clean the print head see page 37 5 To end the check turn off the printer after it prints the check page Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer If the check page prints the problem probably lies in your software settings the interface cable or your computer If the check page doesn t print you may have a problem with your printer Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions beginning on page 51 If nothing seems to work contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 59 49 Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer refer to these illustrations paper support extension paper support right edge guide sheet feeder printer cover roll paper holder and spindle left edge guide output tray output tray extensions ink cartridge holders not removable paper control panel thickness lever ink cartridge replacement button 50 Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer installing software getting good print quality feeding paper or other problems Problems Setting Up the Pri
12. it several times a year Follow these steps 1 Turn off the printer and wait for the power light to go out 2 Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable 3 Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder 4 Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft damp cloth 5 Clean ink out of the printer s interior with a soft damp cloth WTlo Don t clean the gears or touch any other parts inside the printer except as described below Never use a hard or abrasive brush or alcohol or thinner for cleaning they can damage the printer components and case Don t get water on printer components and don t spray oils or lubricants inside the printer If you notice streaks of ink marring your printouts your printer s paper eject rollers may be dirty You can clean the rollers using the cleaning tool that came with your printer or you can just use cotton swabs Follow these steps 1 Plug in the printer but make sure it s turned off and the O power light is not on 2 Place several sheets of plain paper in the printer 3 Dampen the cleaning tool and then squeeze out any excess water 4 Hold down the yellow ink cartridge replacement button and then turn on the printer by pressing the power button Continue holding down the yellow button until you see all three control panel lights flashing 5 Press the load eject button A sheet of paper feeds into the printer under the paper eject rollers and the roll
13. m Check the control panel lights to see if the ink cartridges are low on ink To replace an ink cartridge see page 40 Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded See page 25 for guidelines Make sure your paper isn t damaged old dirty or loaded face down If it is reload a new sheet with the printable side up it s usually whiter shinier or smoother than the other side You see wrong or missing colors m Make sure an ink cartridge isn t too old or low on ink To replace an ink cartridge see page 40 Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for color images and your application is set for color printing Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 37 If you re printing a high resolution image turn off PhotoEnhance as described on page 18 Try using Automatic mode See page 9 Windows or page 16 Macintosh for instructions You may be using a PhotoEnhance special effect that alters image colors such as Sepia see page 18 No printing system can exactly match your on screen colors However you can use a color management system to get as close as possible See the advanced color management tips on page 21 and your electronic Reference Guide m You may be printing a file saved in CMYK format To print correctly the file should be saved in RGB format See the color matching tips on page 20 m Due to the nature of pigment bas
14. of free hard disk space recommended CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software USB connection a computer running Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 with a Windows compliant USB port and a shielded USB AB cable up to 9 8 ft 3 meters long Parallel connection an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable up to 10 feet 3 meters long jello Using an improperly shielded USB cable especially a cable more than 9 8 ft L 3 meters long may cause the printer to malfunction 61 62 Macintosh To use your printer and its software your system should have m An Apple iMac series Power Macintosh G3 or G4 with USB port m Mac OS 8 5 1 or later OTe If your iMac is running OS 8 1 you ll need to upgrade your operating system before connecting the printer to your computer If your iMac is running OS 8 5 1 Apple recommends that you install iMac Update 1 1 available on the Apple web site To find out which operating system your Macintosh is running select About This Computer from the Apple menu 64MB of available RAM 128MB or more recommended 200MB of free hard disk space recommended CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software A shielded USB AB cable up to 9 8 ft 3 meters long VT o Using an improperly shielded USB cable especially a cable more than 9 8 ft L 3 meters long may cause the printer to malfunction ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON h
15. off your printout from the rest of the roll and remove the roll paper from the printer Follow these steps 1 Press the load eject button The printer prints a small line on the roll paper to show you where to cut it and feeds the paper forward 2 Cut the roll paper using the line as a guide OTe Don t cut inside the line closer to the printer v Load eject button Don t pull on the paper as you cut it you may damage your printout 3 Ifyou want to continue printing on the roll paper press the load eject button again the paper automatically moves back into the correct position before printing If you ve finished printing on the roll paper hold down the load eject button for about three seconds The roll paper feeds backward so you can remove it from the printer You may need to repeat this step to back it all the way out After you finish printing remove the roll paper from the printer and return the unused paper to its original package Store or display your printouts by following the guidelines in Taking Care of Your Prints on page 25 Keep unused paper as well as your printouts away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight Printing on Paper Cut from a Roll If you want to print on paper cut from a roll without using the roll paper holder follow these steps 1 Before loading the paper cut it to the desired length of your image plus two inches for the nece
16. on your computer s parallel port for maximum print speeds See your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while Your printer is performing routine maintenance Problems Getting Good Print Quality You see banding light lines on the printout m Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 37 m Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded See page 25 for guidelines m Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up It is usually whiter shinier or smoother m Make sure the paper thickness lever is in the 0 position shown below Set it to the position to print on thick paper or envelopes Also turn off High Speed in the printer settings m Make sure an ink cartridge isn t low on ink or too old Ink cartridges should be used within six months of installing them To replace an ink cartridge see page 40 m Try using Automatic mode See page 9 Windows or page 16 Macintosh for instructions m Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON photo quality paper such as Archival Matte Paper See page 43 for instructions Your printout is grainy m If you re printing a black and white image make sure Color is selected as the Ink setting this provides smoother gradations in grayscale images m Make sure you re using
17. that s best suited to your project Choose from these varieties m EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper 8 3 and 13 inches wide For printing panoramic photographs banners and signs m EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 4 inches wide For printing multiple 4 x 6 inch snapshots and panoramic photographs Other papers for your printer may become available in the future See the inside back cover to order paper and other supplies or to obtain current product information from the EPSON Store Tio Use only papers specifically designed for the EPSON Stylus Photo O 2000P Other EPSON papers may not work as well with your printer Traditional fine art papers may deposit dust or fibers in your printer and cause its feeding mechanism to malfunction After selecting the kind of paper you want to use you can either feed it from the roll or cut paper from the roll and feed it as a single sheet Each printout can be up to 44 inches long After you ve finished printing remove any leftover paper from the printer and return it to its original packaging Follow the instructions in these sections m Loading Roll Paper on page 28 m Printing on Roll Paper on page 30 m Removing and Storing Roll Paper on page 34 m Printing on Paper Cut from a Roll on page 35 27 Loading Roll Paper l Before loading the roll make sure the edge is cut cleanly at a 90 degree angle in each corner to ensure proper loading If necess
18. wall outlet s ampere rating Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the printer Always turn the printer off using the power button Don t switch off the power Do not block or cover the openings in the printer s case or insert objects through the slots Except as specifically explained in this manual 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 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Do not shake an ink cartridge this can cause leakage If ink gets on your skin wash the area thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its foil package If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it normal printing may not be possible Do not dismantle the ink cartridges This could damage the print head Do not touch the green chip on the back of the cartridge This may inhibit normal operatio
19. your prints can resist fading for over 200 years Archival Matte Paper EPSON ng Bright flat matte finish and smooth surface let you create l f images with high contrast and sharpness Perfect for professional looking photos graphics and digital fine art Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Photo weight paper with a satin coated surface Perfect for all photographic applications and available in a variety of sizes including 4 inch by 26 2 foot rolls Watercolor Paper Radiant White Looks and feels like textured watercolor papers typically used by artists Ideal for creating portraits and other photographic images with a soft watercolor tone See the inside back cover for a list of EPSON papers and ordering information How to Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges and paper or to find out about new types of paper designed for your printer visit the EPSON Store at www epsonstore com U S sales only You can also contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Ink cartridges Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge U S T015201 T016201 Canada T015311 T016311 EPSON papers Paper name Size Part number EPSON Archival Matte Paper Letter 8 1 2 x 11 inches 5041341 A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches S041343 Super B 13 x 19 inches 5041339 EPSON Watercolor Paper Radiant White Super B 13 x 19 inches 5041351 EPSON Premium Semig
20. EPSON EPSON STYLUS Photo 2000P Printer Basics Printed on recycled paper 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 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 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 Trademarks EPSON EPSON Stylus and Micro Piezo are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION PhotoEnhance EPSON Store and EPSON Archival are trademarks of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used
21. EPSON icon Macintosh Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon if necessary 3 Double click Gi View Reference Guide and Movies You see this screen 4 You can either view the guide from the CD ROM View Guide or copy it to your hard drive Install Guide and view it from there For details on viewing the guide see below If you copied the manual to your hard drive you can access it at any time as follows Windows Select Start Programs EPSON and double click ESP2000P Guide Macintosh Open the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P folder and double click View Reference Guide When you first open the Reference Guide you see this screen EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 2000P Reference Guide Click here to expand the table of e is your on screen guide to your EPSON contents er By clicking the links on the left side of tion on the following topics Product Information printer software for Windows Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents After expanding the table of contents you can click on the topic you want to view If there s a right arrow BB click it to view subtopics then click on a topic to go to it Click the down arrow E3 to close a subtopic list PSON STYLUS PHOTO 2000P Index Reference Guide Horne uide is your on screen guide to your EPSON Closed list inter By clicking the links on the left side of click to Ormation on the following topics expand the printer software for Win
22. Software Before reinstalling your printer software first uninstall it as described above Then follow the instructions on the Start Here poster to reinstall your software You won t need to reinstall your electronic Reference Guide Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer or its software see the contact information below WOT For help using any other software on your system see the documentation for that software for technical support information EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON Support at http www epson com At this site you can download drivers and other files look at documentation such as product brochures and user manuals and access troubleshooting information EPSON Internet If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or FTP Site other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON E MAIL To receive technical advice through e mail go to Technical Support http www epson com and complete the form under the troubleshooting tab as requested Automated A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a Telephone Services day seven days a week To use these se
23. Windows NT or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 Windows Click the Utility tab Macintosh Click the Sal Utility EPSON Status Monitor 3 W Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining button R Nozzle Checktd bh fe Use this utility if gaps or faint areas appear in On the Utility menu click the Aa Head Cleaning button A Head Cleaning D Use this utility if your print quality declines or Follow the instructions on the the Nozzle Check indicates clogged nozzles screen to clean the print head Print Head Alignment Y r gt Cleaning takes about 30 seconds WA icotisuiyi misaligned vertical lines i a i tout during which the printer makes Senet eel some noise and the power Head Cleaning light flashes button T Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing unless the printer hasn t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes When the power light stops flashing run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean Load plain paper in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern Then click Next Examine the nozzle check pattern as described on page 39 If the pattern has missing dots or lines click Clean to clean the print head again If the pattern looks complete click Finish If you don t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times check for solutions in Problems Gett
24. acintosh Instructions on page 32 m Select the correct Media Type setting for your paper If you re not sure which setting to use see Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting on page 25 m Select one of the following as the Paper Source Sheet Feeder to leave a margin of at least 0 12 inch 3 mm on both sides of your printout or Sheet Feeder No Margins if you want to print your image edge to edge m Enter your cut paper size as the Paper Size setting Remember your cut paper size should be at least two inches longer than your document size to provide the correct margins Windows Select User Defined as the Paper Size setting then input the size of your cut paper Macintosh Click the Customize button then input the size of your cut paper and click OK The custom size is automatically selected as the Paper Size setting 6 Click OK or Print You may need to click OK or Print on another screen to start printing After you finish printing store or display your printout by following the guidelines in Taking Care of Your Prints on page 25 Keep unused paper as well as your printout away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight 36 Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working its best and preparation steps for moving your printer Follow the instructions here for m Cleaning the Print Head below m Replacing an I
25. alog box Click OK or Print to start printing Click OK or Print to start printing After a moment the Progress Meter appears and shows the progress of your print job You can use the buttons to cancel pause or restart printing You can also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume Does not appear if printing you re printing over a network The color of ink that s lowest in the cartridge determines the level shown here for all colors For more advanced printer settings see pages 18 through 20 For more information on printing for example previewing your printout or adding a watermark see your electronic Reference Guide described on page 2 12 Keeping the Settings You Use Most Often The printer settings you make apply only to the application you re currently using If you usually print one type of document in different applications for example Premium Semigloss Photo Paper with no margins you can change the default printer settings for all your programs You do this using the Windows Printer utility 1 Click Start point to Settings and then select Printers Right click 2 Right click your EPSON Stylus Photo your printer 2000P printer icon icon Open 3 Select Properties Document Defaults Pause Printing in Windows NT or Printing Soes Defaut Preferences in Windows 2000 Raa Rye Documents Create Shortc
26. ards 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 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 Ifa 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 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NORITS 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 includ
27. artridges contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral OTe The printer s first ink cartridges will run out of ink sooner than the replacement cartridges This is because the printer has to charge its ink delivery system when cartridges are installed the first time To conserve ink avoid cleaning the print head more often than necessary and always turn the printer off using the power button not from a power strip or external switch Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure you must complete all the steps in one session Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges l Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing the O power light should be on but not flashing Check the black and color ink out lights to see which ink cartridge you need to replace Open the printer cover and press the yellow ink cartridge replacement button The print head moves left and the power light begins flashing ink cartridge replacement button Jyo To avoid damaging the L printer never move the print head by hand The color cartridge is on the right and the black cartridge is on the left Pull up the ink cartridge clamp all the way The cartridge rises up from its holder
28. ary trim the edge using a straight edge tool or triangle To make loading easier roll the first several inches of the paper backward to uncurl it Use the plastic sheet included with your printer to prevent your hands from marring the printable surface Or you can just use a folded sheet of paper Remove the printer s paper support and install the roll paper holder in the same mounting slots Insert the roll paper onto the spindle making sure it s oriented as shown here Then place the spindle with the roll paper onto the holder Load the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go then slide the left edge guide against the paper Gently hold the paper in place as you press and release the load eject button to feed the paper into the printer Avoid handling the paper excessively to prevent contamination with dirt or grease If the paper doesn t feed properly lift the paper out and then reload it If the paper doesn t come out easily hold down the X load eject button for three seconds Then turn the printer off remove the paper and turn the printer back on to reset it When reloading make sure the end is cut straight and not curled or damaged If necessary re trim the paper as shown in step 1 Make sure the output tray is open but the extensions are closed and leave ample room at the front of the printer for your paper to eject smoothly Follow the steps in the next s
29. as determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The EPA 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 Groggy monitors printers fax machines and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively m Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer m Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight m Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label m 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 a Tio T strip or unplug the printer until the power light is off Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure 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
30. atching setting 19 Icons Incorrect characters Incorrect colors Ink cartridge replacing 40 to safety instructions tof64 Ink level Ink setting L Layout problems Lever thickness Lighting conditions Lights control panel M Macintosh printing on roll paper 32 to printing on single sheets 13 to system requirements USB 62 Mode setting Monitoring ink level 12 40 Movies see Printer movies Moving printer N Network printing Nozzle check pattern to 39 49 P Page Setup dialog box 15 Paper eject rollers cleaning 8 loading roll 28 to 15 thickness lever type setting see Media Type setting Photo Paper Palo 23 Photo Quality Media Pack 22 PhotoEnhance Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Preserving prints tof26 Previewing 12 Print dialog box 9 Print head aligning 43 to cleaning 37 to Print Head Alignment ae Print quality problems 53 to Printer noise parts problems status 12 Printing advanced cancelling Macintosh 1 on special paper Windows to with custom project pee with PhotoEnhance Problems installing software 51 miscellaneous paper feeding print quality to 55 printing 52 setting up printer Profiles color Progress Meter Project types custom 19 Q Quality Speed setting 10 16 R Reference Guide 2
31. ation Portrait C Landscape oe T Rotate by 180 Color Controls Rotate by MicroWeave On PEON r Prini ea High Speed On Standard C Maximum T Centered Version 5 00 Cancel Help Make the following selections m Set the Paper Source to Sheet Feeder if you re printing on single sheets of paper If your image is at least as wide as the paper you can print it edge to edge bleed it to the left and right sides of the page by selecting Sheet Feeder No Margins available only at certain paper widths 4 8 3 8 5 and 13 inches To print on roll paper see Using Roll Paper on page 27 m Choose the size of paper you re printing on click the arrow to scroll through the Paper Size list Click OK to apply the new settings Then do one of the following m Ifyou see your application s Print dialog box continue with the next section m Ifyou see a dialog box with a different name such as Page Setup in Photoshop click OK again Then select Print from the File menu OTe It s a good idea to check your settings before printing Some applications can override your printer s Paper Size and Orientation settings If so you GY may have to reapply these settings before printing For details on other options such as printing on custom paper sizes and choosing image orientation see your electronic Reference Guide described on page 2 11 Starting the Print Job You see your application s Print di
32. check the Adobe web site at www adobe com for more tips Printing CMYK Format Files To print a file saved in CMYK cyan magenta yellow and black format with accurate colors you first need to convert the file to RGB format This is because your printer software automatically converts RGB files to your printer s 6 color CMYKcm format including light cyan and light magenta If you send a CMYK format file to print you ll get unexpected color results To print with the correct colors convert any CMYK format input files to RGB format before printing For the best results create your original print files in the RGB color space This larger color space transfers directly to your printer without any loss of color information inherent in color space conversions Using Color Management Profiles If you re printing in Adobe Photoshop using a color management profile created in another program you ll need to turn off your printer s color management features to get accurate results If you use a profile but leave your printer s color management features turned on your colors won t be correct To turn off color management follow these steps 1 Start your application open the file you want to print and select your custom color management profile See your application documentation for details 2 To turn off your printer software color management access your printer settings dialog box see page 9 for Windows or page 16 for Macint
33. clear the jam If that doesn t work turn off the printer and gently pull out all the paper Make sure none of the sheets are curled creased old stuck together or too thin Then reload the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it Turn on the printer and press the load eject button to resume printing If you re using roll paper see page 28 for additional loading instructions lis on When the i paper out light comes on your paper is out or incorrectly loaded Make sure none of the sheets are curled creased old stuck together or too thin Then reload the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it Press the load eject button to resume printing If you re using roll paper see page 28 for additional loading instructions 6 or amp flash When an ink out light flashes your ink supply is low Make sure you have a replacement cartridge 6 or amp are on When an ink out light comes on you need to replace the ink cartridge Make sure you have a replacement cartridge See page 40 for replacement instructions If an ink out light comes on after you ve replaced a cartridge you installed a cartridge your printer can t use Remove it and replace it with the correct type and i flash and 6 and amp are on When the power and amp paper out lights flash and both of the ink out lights come on jammed paper may be blocking movement of th
34. d Replacing an Ink Cartridge Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer PROBLEM SOLVING Diagnosing Printer Problems Checking the Control Panel Lights Running a Printer Check Identifying Printer Parts Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software Problems with Printing Problems Getting Good Print Quality Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems alsk AR 39 39 40 41 43 45 46 Uninstalling Printer Software Uninstalling Windows Software Uninstalling Macintosh Software Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON Store REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES System Requirements Windows Macintosh ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Legal Notices FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America Inc Limited Warranty INDEX S B S S F 8 8 8 8 2 3 2 B S s e565 85 65 n Welcome Your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P comes with a variety of materials to help you get the most from your printer See the following sections m About Your Documentation below m Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide on page 2 m Watching Printer Movies on page 4 About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install the software that makes it work see the Start Here poster that came
35. dows Click to go Macintosh to topic wto print using the printer software for Macintosh OTe If you see an icon in place of a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator click the Reload button to load the graphic Watching Printer Movies Your printer software CD ROM includes two printer movies that give you a quick and easy overview on using EPSON papers with your printer The movies show you how to load both single sheets and rolls of paper To watch the movies follow these steps 1 Insert your printer software CD ROM 2 Windows Double click g My Computer double click your amp EPSON CD ROM icon then double click the EPSON icon Macintosh Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon if necessary 3 Double click Om View Reference Guide and Movies then select the movie you want to watch As you watch the movie you can turn the narration and music on or off pause the movie or move forward or back to replay a scene Flash Eile View Control Help Before printing you ll need to make sure your printer software is set for the type of paper you ve loaded Making the correct setting improves the image quality of your printout play back voice on off pause forward music on off Printing from Start to Finish Here s how to print a basic document such as a photograph award certificate or graphic from loading the paper to making printer settings to starting the print job Follow the i
36. e 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 Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 Index A Automatic mode B Banding Black i Te Blank pages Blurry images Browser C Cable printer 61 Cancelling printing Characters incorrect Checking printer Cleaning paper eject rollers print head 37 to printer CMYK file format Color management Color problems ColorSync setting Control panel 47 to Copies setting Custom project types 19 Customizing print settings 19 to Cut sheet printing on roll paper to 36 D Declaration of Conformity Default settings Windows Digital photos Displaying prints to 26 Documentation Draft setting E Electronic manual tof ENERGY STAR Envelopes 24 EPSON accessories help 59 to papers 22 to EPSON Monitor3 F Faint images FCC Statement Flip Horizontal setting G Graph setting H Head Cleaning utility tofs Help EPSON 59 to High Speed setting High resolution images 67 68 I ICM Image Color M
37. e guide to this arrow make sure the printer and computer are turned on Then load the paper by placing it against the right edge guide slide the left edge guide against the paper to hold it in place Keep the following in mind when loading paper m Most EPSON papers for this printer should be loaded only one sheet at a time see Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes on page 22 for loading instructions m You can load up to 50 sheets of plain paper at a time no higher than the arrow on the left edge guide Keep in mind that plain paper should be used only for printing trial layouts and black text documents For photo quality output use one of the EPSON papers described on page 22 m Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer face up top edge first Ru Don t place traditional fine art papers in your printer dust or fibers from O the paper can cause the printer s feeding mechanism to malfunction Making Basic Printer Settings After you create your document in an application such as Adobe Photoshop you need to make certain printer settings to ensure that your images look as good on paper as they do on the screen From the File menu click Page Setup If you re using an application other than Photoshop you may need to select Print Setup or Print from the File menu You see a dialog box similar to the one below Page Setup 2 xi Printer Select your printer here Name Status Default p
38. e print head Turn off the printer open the cover and check inside for any jammed paper Then turn the printer back on If the lights still flash and come on contact your dealer or EPSON see page 59 for information Gi amp flash When all the lights flash your printer may have an internal error Make sure you removed all the packing material as described on the Start Here poster in your printer box Then turn off the printer wait a few seconds and turn it on again If the lights still flash contact your dealer or EPSON see page 59 for contact information Gl amp are off When all the lights are off the printer is not receiving power Try these solutions m Make sure the printer is turned on Turn off the printer plug in the power cord securely and turn on the printer again m Make sure the outlet is operable and is not controlled by a switch or timer If in doubt try using another outlet 48 Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source Follow these steps 1 Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off Disconnect the interface cable from the printer 2 3 Make sure letter size or larger paper is loaded in the printer 4 Hold down the load eject button then press and release the D power button Continue holding down the load eject button until the power light starts to
39. ection to print on the roll paper 29 30 Printing on Roll Paper You control the way you print on roll paper by selecting the right combination of printer settings for your document You can print with small side margins without side margins bleed your images to the edges with guidelines between images to help you cut them straight or with a combination of these Make sure you ve loaded the roll paper as described on page 28 Then follow the steps in one of these sections m Windows Instructions below m Macintosh Instructions on page 32 Windows Instructions 1 Open your image in an application such as Photoshop 2 Size your image so that it fits onto the paper you ve loaded in the printer For example if you want to print edge to edge use your application to adjust the image size so that it s at least as wide as the paper If you want white borders on the top and bottom of your image make the document size Canvas Size in Photoshop larger than the size of the image 3 Select Page Setup from the File menu If you re using an application other than Photoshop you may need to select Print Setup or Print from the file menu You see a dialog box similar to this one Page Setup Select your printer here Status Default printer Ready Type EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P Where LPT1 Comment Click here to make your printer settings r Paper Orientation Size fletter 81 2 11 in x
40. ed inks lighting conditions can affect the appearance of your printed output Generally colors look more accurate when illuminated by a D50 light source You see colored hues in the gray parts of a black and white photograph On the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P grayscale images look best when printed in color mode Color mode provides the smoothest gradations but may make some hues noticeable For best results make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded see page 25 and try one of the following m Leave Color as the Ink setting the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is not recommended for neutral black and white photography m Clean and align your print head as described on page 37 and page 43 m If you scanned the image make sure you calibrated the color correctly with your scanning software m Create a color calibration profile with a color management program to improve the image s color balance 55 56 Problems with Paper Feeding Too many copies are printing Make sure you ve selected the correct number of copies in your printer settings and application Paper doesn t eject fully or is wrinkled m Ifthe paper doesn t eject fully you may have set the wrong paper size Press the load eject button to eject the paper Then select the correct paper size in your application or printer settings If it ejects wrinkled the paper may be damp or too thin If you re ejecting roll pap
41. elect the type SP 2000P 6 30E 2 waLa al Photo Pages All ot paper you Color Controls O Range S C loaded Ink h MediaType ae O Black ink color Mode Automatic Select higher Q sla A Quality speed quality or faster Q Custom printing Print Selected Area Space RGB Color Printer Color Management Select Automatic mode The most important setting you ll make is for the type of paper you re using This lets the printer optimize ink output for that paper and can greatly affect image quality Make the following settings in the dialog box Choose the type of paper you re printing on 7 Archival Matte Paper click the arrow to scroll through the Media Premium Semigloss Photo Paper gt r Glossy Paper Photo Weight Type list If you re not sure which setting to Plain Paper select see page 25 Watercolor Paper Radiant White Premium Luster Photo Paper Set the Ink option to Color to print a color document or photo The Color setting should also be selected when printing sepia and toned black and white images The EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is not recommended for neutral black and white photography To print a black text document click Black Set the Mode option to Automatic It s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to select high resolution or faster
42. elivery system The power light flashes and the printer makes noise Charging takes about one minute When it s finished the power light stops flashing and stays on WT Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing unless the printer hasn t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain jagged characters or misaligned vertical lines you may need to align the print head Your printer must be connected to a local port not on a network to use the Print Head Alignment utility The utility is in two parts and takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete Follow these steps 1 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and letter size paper is loaded VT o Load paper that s at least 8 27 inches 210 mm wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts For the best results use a photo quality paper such as EPSON Archival Matte Paper to check the print head alignment Don t use plain recycled or photocopier paper 43 44 10 11 If you have an application running access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 9 Windows or page 16 Macintosh Or with Windows click Start point to Settings then select Printers Right click your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P printer icon Select Properties Document Defaults in Windows NT or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000
43. entation A Portrait Landscape Click OK 4 gt O Rotate by 180 degrees Reduce or Enlarge 100 Printable Area Standard Q Maximum CJ Centered Make the following selections on the page setup dialog box your dialog box may look slightly different m Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is selected If the printer model is incorrect you need to select it in the Chooser see the Start Here poster for instructions m Set the Paper Source to Sheet Feeder if you re printing on single sheets of paper If your image is at least as wide as the paper you can print it edge to edge bleed it to the left and right sides of the page by selecting Sheet Feeder No Margins available only at certain paper widths 4 8 3 8 5 and 12 95 inches To print on roll paper see Using Roll Paper on page 27 m Choose the size of paper you re printing on click the arrow to scroll through the Paper Size list m Click OK to close the page setup dialog box and return to your application s window For details on other options such as printing on custom paper sizes and choosing image orientation see your electronic Reference Guide described on page 2 15 16 Making Basic Printer Settings Now open the File menu and click Print You see the printer settings dialog box for your application your dialog box may look slightly different Letter Copies S
44. er carefully follow the steps in Removing and Storing Roll Paper on page 34 Paper doesn t feed Remove the paper and check that m It s not curled creased or too old m It s not loaded above the arrow mark on the left edge guide m It s not jammed inside the printer If the fd paper out light is flashing paper is jammed Reload the paper and don t set the left edge guide too tightly If you re loading roll paper carefully follow the steps in Loading Roll Paper on page 28 Paper jams inside the printer Press the load eject button turn off your printer open the cover and remove all the paper that s inside including any small pieces that may have torn off If your paper jams frequently m Use smooth high quality paper loaded printable side up m Fan the stack and then even the edges before loading it m Don t load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide m Place the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against your paper Multiple pages feed at once Remove the paper then m Make sure the paper isn t damp or too thin m Fan the edges of the stack of paper to separate the sheets m Reload the paper and don t set the left edge guide too tightly Roll paper feeds too far between images Make sure Save Roll Paper is not selected in your printer settings Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The mar
45. ers turn slowly 45 46 6 Wipe off ink from the rollers using the dampened cleaning tool as shown If the paper ejects before you finish cleaning press the load eject button to feed another sheet into the printer 7 When you re finished turn the printer off Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size Follow these steps Row To avoid damage always leave the ink cartridges installed when L transporting the printer Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after setting up the printer in its new location 1 Turn on the printer wait until the print head Tape the ink cartridge holder to locks in the far right position then turn off the printer case the printer 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer 3 Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support 4 Open the printer cover Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown then close the printer cover 5 Close the cover push in the output tray extensions and close the tray 6 Repack the printer and attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with it Keep the printer level as you transport it After transporting it remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer If you notice a decline in prin
46. gins are incorrect m Make sure you ve selected the correct paper size in your printer settings See page 11 Windows or page 15 Macintosh Check your application s instructions on selecting the correct margins for your paper size The margins must be within the printable area of the page See Specifications in your electronic Reference Guide for more information If you re printing on roll paper make sure you ve selected either Roll Paper or Roll Paper No Margins as your Paper Source to get the margins you want See page 30 for details You see incorrect characters m Make sure the interface cable is securely connected and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 61 or page 62 Then try printing again Make sure your printer is selected in your application or as the Windows default printer or the current printer in the Macintosh Chooser If you re using a switch box with your printer connect the printer directly to your computer and try printing again The image size or position is incorrect Make sure the paper and layout options are set correctly see page 7 Windows or page 13 Macintosh for instructions on accessing the settings The image is inverted as if viewed in a mirror Turn off Flip Horizontal in the Advanced dialog box see page 19 or the mirror setting in your application software The printer prints blank pages m Make sure you ve selected the correc
47. h this 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur 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 6 43 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 incl
48. herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service CPD 10627R1 Copyright 2000 by Epson America Inc 11 00 Contents WELCOME About Your Documentation Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide Watching Printer Movies PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Printing with Windows Selecting and Loading Paper Making Basic Printer Settings Making Paper Settings Starting the Print Job Keeping the Settings You Use Most Often Printing on a Macintosh Selecting and Loading Paper Making Paper Settings Making Basic Printer Settings Starting the Print Job Making Advanced Settings Enhancing Digital Photos Using Preset Project Types Customizing Your Print Settings Getting the Colors You Expect Printing CMYK Format Files Using Color Management Profiles Adjusting for Different Lighting Conditions Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes Printing on EPSON Ink Jet Papers Printing on Envelopes Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting Taking Care of Your Prints USING ROLL PAPER Loading Roll Paper Printing on Roll Paper Windows Instructions Macintosh Instructions Removing and Storing Roll Paper Printing on Paper Cut from a Roll MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Hea
49. ices 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 m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m 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 to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable wit
50. ing Good Print Quality on page 53 You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight this allows any dried ink to soften and then try cleaning the print head again Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern A good nozzle check pattern should look something like this o SS Each line in the pattern should be complete with no gaps or missing dots If your printout looks okay you re done If any dots are missing as shown below clean the print head again see page 37 for instructions missing dots missing dots missing dots Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head If your printer is connected over a network you have to use the control panel to clean the print head If the printer is connected directly to your computer it s better to use the head cleaning utility as described above Press the ets cleaning button and hold it down for three seconds Cleaning takes about 30 seconds during which the printer makes some noise and the power light flashes cleaning button When the power light stops flashing open an application and print a small image containing black and color data If you still see missing dots or lines repeat the cleaning cycle as described above If you don t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times check for solutions in Problems Getting Good Print Quality on page 53 You can also turn the printer off and wait overnigh
51. ing smears or you have banding light lines try turning off High Speed printing in the Advanced dialog box See page 19 for instructions on accessing the dialog box Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting Before printing always check the Media Type setting in Media Type your printer software See the table below for the Archival Matte Paper settings you should use Archival Matte Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 7 ae Glossy Paper Photo Weight This setting is important because it tells your printer Plain paper what kind of paper you re using The printer can then _ W tereoler Paper Radiant White Premium Luster Photo Paper adjust the ink coverage accordingly The Media Type setting for your paper may not be the same as the name of the paper When in doubt see to the table below or the instructions that came with your paper For this paper Select this Media Type setting EPSON Archival Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper EPSON Watercolor Paper Radiant White Watercolor Paper Radiant White EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes Plain paper WOTe Some of the Media Type settings may never need to be used since not O all papers are available in all markets Taking Care of Your Prints For optimum image quality and longer print life prin
52. k the Print page frame checkbox 5 Click OK 6 Select Print from the File menu You see your printer settings dialog box i Copies cancel Select the correct et a cancel Media T ttin Color Control pagesia A edia Type setting olor Controls Q Range L for your paper Ink z i ma Color Media Type meer Mode Make sure Automatic PhotoEnhance O PhotoEnhance Quality y Speed is turned off Custom DA Printer Color Management 7 Select the correct Media Type setting for your paper If you re not sure which setting to use see Choosing the Correct Media Type Setting on page 25 Also make sure the PhotoEnhance setting is turned off or it could affect your margins 8 Select the number of copies you want to print and click Print 33 34 After you finish your printout you can leave the paper in place and start another print job immediately after it If you wish to make a dividing line between print jobs press the load eject button The printer prints a small line on the roll paper to show you where to cut it and feeds the paper forward Press the load eject button again the paper automatically moves back into the correct position before printing If you re done printing follow the steps in the next section to remove and store the roll paper Removing and Storing Roll Paper After you finish printing you need to cut
53. loss Photo Paper Letter 8 1 2 x 11 inches 5041331 Super B 13 x 19 inches 5041327 4 inch x 26 ft roll S041329 EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Letter 8 1 2 x 11 inches 5041405 A3 11 7 x 16 5 inches S041406 Super B 13 x 19 inches 5041407 8 3 inch x 32 8 ft roll S041408 13 0 inch x 32 8 ft roll S041409
54. n and printing In these ink cartridges the IC chip 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 If you remove an ink cartridge for later use be sure to 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 the surrounding area 63 64 m Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton otherwise it may result in reduced print quality For best results use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them m Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place m 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 m Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing m Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage the printer m Before transporting the printer make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place Legal Not
55. nk Cartridge on page 40 m Aligning the Print Head on page 43 m Cleaning the Printer on page 45 m Transporting the Printer on page 46 For more details see your electronic Reference Guide as described on page 2 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint or has missing bands of color you may need to clean the print head This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly Cleaning the print head uses ink so clean it only if print quality declines TIP When you don t turn on your printer for a long time the print head Eo nozzles can dry out and diminish print quality It s a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality Follow these steps to clean the print head 1 Make sure the printer is connected directly to your computer If it s connected over a network see Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head on page 39 2 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and both the black and amp color ink out lights are off If an ink out light is flashing replace the ink cartridge instead 37 If you have an application running access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 9 Windows or page 16 Macintosh Or with Windows click Start point to Settings then select Printers Right click your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P printer icon then select Properties Document Defaults in
56. nstructions in these sections m Printing with Windows below m Printing on a Macintosh on page 13 Oo If you re already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing you can wOle skip ahead to m Making Advanced Settings on page 18 m Getting the Colors You Expect on page 20 m Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes on page 22 m Using Roll Paper on page 27 Printing with Windows This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows To print on a Macintosh see page 13 Selecting and Loading Paper Before starting your print job you need to select a suitable paper for your project This is an important step because the paper you choose affects the quality and appearance of your printout Selecting Paper for Your Project Your printer can use a variety of papers which differ in composition texture sheen and brightness These papers have been specially formulated to work with the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P and be compatible with EPSON Archival Ink the standard ink for your printer See Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes on page 22 for guidelines on selecting the best paper for your project If this is your first time printing be sure to use one of the papers included in the EPSON Photo Quality Media Pack that came with your printer See page 22 for tips on loading and printing with the paper Once you ve selected your paper Load paper only up Place paper against the right edg
57. nter or Installing Software The printer started making noise You re having problems installing after ink cartridge installation the printer software m The first time you install ink m Carefully follow the instructions cartridges the printer must charge on the Start Here poster its ink delivery system for about three minutes Wait until charging finishes the O power light stops flashing before you turn off the printer If you turn off the printer while it s charging it may charge Make sure you ve closed all other applications including any screen savers and virus protection software Then try installing the printer software again improperly and use excess ink the Make sure your printer cable is next time you turn it on securely connected to the printer and computer Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down and that no packing material remains in the printer Turn off the printer See your electronic Reference Guide disconnect it from your computer for instructions on configuring your and turn it on again to clear the printer for use on a network error Then turn it off reconnect it and turn it on again You re printing over a network If the printer stops moving or making noise but the Oo power light is still flashing after five minutes turn off the printer If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on contact your EPSON dealer or see Where To Get Help on page 59 51
58. one of the EPSON papers designed for your printer m Set the Quality Speed slider to the Quality setting in your printer software see page 9 Windows or page 16 Macintosh m Run the Print Head Alignment utility See page 43 for instructions m You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size see your application software s documentation 54 Your printout is blurry or smeared m Make sure your paper isn t damp or curled or loaded face down If it s damp or curled reload new paper m Use a support sheet or load your paper one sheet at a time m Make sure your paper meets the specifications in the electronic Reference Guide m Use only EPSON papers that are compatible with your printer to ensure proper absorption of EPSON Archival inks Other papers may not be compatible and could cause ink bleeding or pooling m Run the Print Head Alignment utility See page 43 for instructions m Check the paper thickness lever position If it s in the position your printer is set for thicker paper or envelopes and your image may smear For most papers set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position as shown on page 53 m Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing especially when you re printing on glossier paper Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image m Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 37
59. ooking flat matte finish for printing photos graphics and digital fine art on a smooth non glossy surface Keep the following in mind when printing on this paper m Always load it with the whiter side face up m Load up to 20 letter size sheets at a time Load only one sheet if printing on A3 11 7 X 16 5 inch or Super B 13 X 19 inch paper m Use a loading support sheet if it is included in the paper package m Select Archival Matte Paper as the Media Type setting Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper is a photo weight paper with a semigloss finish suitable for photographic applications Keep the following in mind Always load it with the whiter glossier side face up Load one sheet at a time Select Premium Semigloss Photo Paper as the Media Type setting Remove each sheet from the output tray immediately after it s done printing and let the colors set for several minutes before stacking This paper is also available in 4 inch wide rolls see Using Roll Paper on page 27 for more information Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper is a resin coated photo weight paper of the type commonly used by portrait photo labs Its light sheen and textured surface create the look of real photo prints Keep the following in mind when printing on this paper Always load it with the whiter glossier side face up Load one sheet at a time Select Premium Luster Photo Paper as the Media T
60. osh 3 Click Custom then click Advanced You see the Advanced dialog box 4 Select the No Color Adjustment option on the top right of the dialog box 5 Select the rest of your printer software settings and click OK Adjusting for Different Lighting Conditions Due to the nature of all pigment based inks lighting conditions can affect the appearance of colors in your printed output For example a print viewed in daylight may appear to have a slightly different color balance when viewed under tungsten lighting This phenomenon is known as metamerism To minimize the effects of metamerism the colors in your prints will look best when illuminated by a D50 daylight light source For display under a different light source you can optimize the appearance of colors in your prints in one of these ways m Adjust the RGB color space in your application to optimize the output for your light source m Adjust the color balance of the image in your application m Use third party color management software to create a color profile that optimizes your output for your light source m Manually adjust the color controls in the printer software s Advanced dialog box 21 22 Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes How can you get the best looking photos most vivid colors and sharpest images Always use EPSON s special ink jet papers To show you how much difference EPSON paper can make we ve included some free samples Check out the
61. paid You are responsible for securely packaging the defective printer and returning it to Epson within five 5 working days of receipt of the replacement unit You must provide 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 The printer will be fixed and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the printer and for shipping costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The exchanged product or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson printer 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 printer after its shipment from Epson e g dealer or user added bo
62. pe of paper you re printing on click the arrow to scroll through the Media Type list If Archival Matte Paper z gt Archival Matte Pape you re not sure which setting to select see page 25 Premium Semigioss Photo Paper Glossy Paper Photo Weight Plain paper Watercolor Paper Radiant White Premium Luster Photo Paper Set the Ink option to Color to print a color document or photo The Color setting should also be selected when printing sepia and toned black and white images The EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is not recommended for neutral black and white photography For a black text document click Black Set the Mode option to Automatic It s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to select high resolution or faster printing The slider may not be available for your paper type TIP For more information about printer settings click the Help button Or you can right click any item on the screen and then click What s This al a Ors Making Paper Settings Now click the Paper tab to display the settings shown below EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P Properties Click here iC Parer Dye Utity Select Sheet Feeder for printing on single sheets of paper Paper Source Sheet Feeder Paper Size Letter 81 2811 in Select the size of paper you loaded r Copies Copes h f I Collate ew ad fas T Reverse Order r Orient
63. printing The slider may not be available for your paper type Starting the Print Job Click Print to print your document If you turned on background printing in the Chooser you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu at the right side of the menu bar to check the progress of your print job You see the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box Click to restart your print job Click to pause printing Click to cancel printing Stylus Photo 2000P USB Port 1 SSS Photo 1 tif User EPSON Click on the ae ae i Copies 1 1 Status Processing job current print job sP zoop Pages 1 1 __ or 7 5 oA Document Name Priorit Paper Size Media Type Copies a waiting print Letter Archival job Then click here to view details and control print job e Hide details Document Name Photo 2 tif priorities Priority Normal Paper Size Letter Media Type Archival Matte Paper Copies 1 Pages 1 User EPSON Orientation Portrait Watermark None Multi Page None TIP If you re not using background printing but you need to cancel the D current print job hold down the 3 key and press the period key S For more advanced printer settings see pages 18 through 20 For more information on printing for example previewing your printout or adding a watermark see your electronic Reference Guide described on page 2 17 18
64. rinter Ready Type EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P Where LPT1 Comment Click here to make your printer settings Source Sheet Feeder hai Landscape Paper Orientation Size letter 81 211 in zj n Portrait Do the following m Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P is selected m Click the Properties button WOTe If you don t see the Properties button you may need to click a Setup Printer or Options button instead Then click Properties on the next screen 10 Once you click Properties you see your printer s Properties dialog box The most important setting you ll make is for the type of paper you re using This lets the printer optimize ink output for that paper and can greatly affect image quality If necessary click the Main tab to display the settings shown below Click here ian Pane Layout Usity EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P Properties x Media Type Select the type of paper you loaded a Archival Matte Paper ua Color 7 Black Select the ink color a Select Automatic mode E Automatic C PhotoEnhance AN C Custom Cy i Select higher quality or faster Quality Speed Pane aan printing AN link Levels Photo JZ Color Controls Col Microweave On Bisi id High Speed On J J T Print Preview Version 5 00 Click OK Make the following settings on the Properties dialog box Media Type Choose the ty
65. rvices you must have a touch tone telephone and call 800 922 8911 59 60 To speak directly to a technical support representative dial m U S 562 276 7235 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday Toll or long distance charges may apply m Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P Product serial number located on the back of the printer Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem EPSON Store You can purchase ink cartridges paper manuals and accessories from EPSON at 800 873 7766 or by visiting the EPSON Store at www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Requirements and Notices This section contains your printer s system requirements and warranty It also includes important safety instructions that you should follow when using your printer System Requirements Windows To use your printer and its software your system should have m A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium processor 200 MHz or faster recommended Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 64MB of RAM 128MB or more recommended 200MB or more
66. ssary margins Cut the edge cleanly at a 90 degree angle in each corner to ensure proper loading OTe If you alter the paper s width before printing you may not be able to print edge to edge marginless printing is available only at certain paper widths 4 8 3 8 5 and 12 95 inches 2 To make loading easier roll the first several inches of the paper backward to uncurl it Use the N plastic sheet included with your printer to prevent your hands from marring the printable surface Or you can just use a folded sheet of paper 3 Remove the printer s paper support and insert the cut sheet printable side up as far as it will go Slide the left edge guide against the paper 35 4 Gently hold the paper in place as you press and release the load eject button to feed the paper into the printer Avoid handling the paper excessively to prevent contamination with dirt or grease If the paper doesn t feed properly lift the paper out and then reload it If the paper doesn t come out easily hold down the load eject button for three seconds Then remove the paper and turn the printer off and back on to reset it When reloading make sure the end is cut straight and not curled or damaged If necessary re trim the paper as shown in step 1 5 Open your image in an application such as Photoshop and make the following selections for details see Windows Instructions on page 30 or M
67. t this allows any dried ink to soften and then try cleaning the print head again 39 40 Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the black or amp color ink out light flashes the indicated cartridge is low on ink This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge When the light stays on the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old you may also need to replace it if you notice that your printouts don t look as good as they used to If the print quality doesn t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head you can replace one or both cartridges To check the level of ink you have left see the graphic in the printer driver Windows or click the ink level icon in the printer driver or EPSON Monitor 3 utility Macintosh Tlo You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package Region Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge U S T015201 T016201 Canada T015311 T016311 VT o To ensure good results use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not J L refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON s warranty When you need new ink c
68. t paper size in your printer settings See page 11 Windows or page 15 Macintosh m Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 37 57 58 Uninstalling Printer Software If you need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer software as when upgrading your computer s operating system follow these steps Uninstalling Windows Software l 2 Double click My Computer then double click the Control Panel icon Double click Add Remove Programs Click EPSON Printer Software in the program list For Windows 2000 Click Change Remove Then select your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P printer icon and click OK Follow the instructions on screen For other Windows systems Select the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P printer icon Click Add Remove and follow the instructions on screen If you re using a USB port click EPSON USB Printer Devices in the program list then click Add Remove Restart your computer Uninstalling Macintosh Software l Insert your printer software CD ROM double click the EPSON CD ROM icon if necessary Double click Install Printer Driver Utility then double click the Installer icon Click Continue On the installer screen click the arrow in the Easy Install list at the top and select Uninstall Then click the Uninstall button at the bottom and follow the instructions When you re finished click Quit Restart your Macintosh Reinstalling Printer
69. t quality clean the print head see page 37 or align the print head see page 43 Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems m First see Diagnosing Printer Problems below to determine the cause of the problem m Then see Problems and Solutions on page 51 for solutions to common setup software print quality and paper feeding problems TIP It s a good idea to check EPSON s web site periodically for possible ce updates to your printer driver Visit http www epson com and check the section for your product to see if there is a new driver available free of charge for downloading to your computer Downloading instructions are posted for your convenience Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer s control panel lights as described below or running a printer check as described on page 49 Checking the Control Panel Lights Paper out light Power Color ink out light light Black ink out light Cleaning button Load eject button Power button Follow the guidelines on the next page to check the control panel lights 47 is on The power light is on when the printer is ready to print It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job charging ink or cleaning the print head flashes When the i paper out light flashes you have a paper jam Press the load eject button to try to
70. t your photos with genuine EPSON Archival Ink the standard ink for the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P printer and certain EPSON papers When printed with this combination and displayed under glass in normal indoor fluorescent lighting conditions your prints will last 200 years or more before noticeable fading occurs using compatible EPSON matte type papers 140 years or more using compatible EPSON Premium photo papers Images printed on other EPSON papers won t last as long but can be preserved for many years if properly cared for As with all photos care should be taken to protect the long life of your prints For storage in photo albums we recommend acid free archival sleeves that are commonly available from camera shops and other retailers For indoor display we recommend 25 26 avoiding direct sunlight and mounting prints under glass to help protect them from humidity cigarette smoke and other atmospheric contaminants Color stability varies with lighting conditions color intensity color range and print media Using the guidelines above your EPSON photo prints can keep your memories alive for many years OTe EPSON s lightfast tests were conducted by placing the printed image under a 2 mm thick glass frame in these conditions m Light source fluorescent light gm Intensity 70 000 lux m Temperature 75 F 24 C m Humidity 60 Using Roll Paper Before printing you need to decide on the size and type of roll paper
71. the paper Once you ve selected your paper Load paper only up Place paper against the to this arrow make sure the printer and computer are turned on Then load the paper by placing it against the right edge guide slide right edge guide the left edge guide against the paper to hold it in place Keep the following in mind when loading paper m Most EPSON papers for this printer should be loaded only one sheet at a time see Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes on page 22 for loading instructions m You can load up to 50 sheets of plain paper at a time no higher than the arrow on the left edge guide Keep in mind that plain paper should be used only for printing trial layouts and black text documents For photo quality output use one of the EPSON papers described on page 22 m Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer face up top edge first Ru Don t place traditional fine art papers in your printer dust or fibers from O the paper can cause the printer s feeding mechanism to malfunction Making Paper Settings After creating your document in an application such as Photoshop you re ready to print it using your EPSON printer From the File menu click Page Setup You see your application s page setup dialog box Verify your printer model here Select your Paper Size Paper Source Orientation and Printable Area settings SP 2000P 6 30E Paper Size etter SJ Paper Source Sheet Feeder Ori
72. to Reinstalling software Requirements system t0 62 Roll paper loading 28 to 29 printing cut sheets of 35 of Bale printing on S Safety instructions 62 Eeee Saving settings 19 to Service 59 to 60 Sheet Feeder setting 11 15 Smears Software problems installing 51 reinstalling uninstalling Special effects Special papers to 24 27 sRGB Standard Red Green Blue setting 19 Status printer 12 17 Storing prints roll paper Super x settin Support 59 to Symbols System requirements 61 to 62 T Technical support 2 ie Text Graph setting Thickness lever Transporting Brig Troubleshooting 47 to Uninstallin software 58 use 58 fot a2 Utilities Head Cleaning 37 to Nozzle Check 38 to Print Head Alignment 0 44 69 70 W Warranty 66 Watercolor Paper Radiant White 24 ei Watermark Windows default settings printer status printing on roll paper 30 to printing on single sheets 7 to system req uirements 61 USB 58 6r World Wide Web 59 EPSON Ink Jet Papers Use EPSON paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that earn EPSON printers all of their awards These EPSON papers are specially designed to work with the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P printer When your images are printed with EPSON Archival Ink the standard ink for your printer and stored under the right conditions see page 21
73. uding interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name EPSON Type of Product Ink Jet Printer Model P153A 65 66 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the first end user customer that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement if purchased and used in the United States or Canada conforms to the manufacturer s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer s specified usage which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer 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 7235 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 unit requires repair If service is needed during the warranty period Epson will at its option exchange or repair the unit without charge for parts or labor If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit Epson will ship a replacement printer to you freight pre
74. ut 4 Select the Main Paper and Layout tab Delete 5 Rename and choose the default settings you i then click Properties want to use for all your applications Properties Click OK when you re finished Remember you can always change the settings in your application when you want to y y g8 8 y pp y print different types of documents Another way to select a group of settings quickly is to save them as a group see Customizing Your Print Settings on page 19 Printing on a Macintosh This section describes the basic steps for printing on a Macintosh To print with Windows see page 7 Selecting and Loading Paper Before starting your print job you need to select a suitable paper for your project This is an important step because the paper you choose affects the quality and appearance of your printout 13 14 Selecting Paper for Your Project Your printer can use a variety of papers which differ in composition texture sheen and brightness These papers have been specially formulated to work with the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P and be compatible with EPSON Archival Ink the standard ink for your printer See Using EPSON Papers and Envelopes on page 22 for guidelines on selecting the best paper for your project If this is your first time printing be sure to use one of the papers included in the EPSON Photo Quality Media Pack that came with your printer See page 22 for tips on loading and printing with
75. with your printer This book contains all the basic information you need to know about printing You ll find instructions on m printing with Windows or on a Macintosh m using EPSON papers m printing on roll paper m maintaining the printer m solving basic problems For more information on printing see your electronic Reference Guide on the printer software CD ROM For instructions on viewing the guide see page 2 The following symbols are used in this book PENY Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury UT o Cautions must be observed to avoid damaging your equipment O OTe Notes contain important information about your printer TIP Tips contain additional hints for better printing i gt Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide Your printer software CD ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your printer The manual is in HTML format so you need a browser such as Internet Explorer 3 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3 0 or later to view it If you are using a different browser the pages may not display correctly A browser is not included on the printer software CD ROM You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there Follow these steps 1 Insert your printer software CD ROM 2 Windows Double click My Computer double click your amp EPSON CD ROM icon then double click the
76. ype setting Remove each sheet from the output tray immediately after it s done printing and let the colors set for several minutes before stacking This paper is also available in 8 3 and 13 inch wide rolls see page 27 for details 23 24 Watercolor Paper Radiant White Watercolor Paper Radiant White has the look and feel of textured watercolor papers typically used by artists Photographs printed on this paper have a soft watercolor tone Keep the following in mind when printing on this paper m The whiter smoother side is the printable side of the page Always load this paper with the printable side face up m Load one sheet at a time m Select Watercolor Paper Radiant White as the Media Type setting Printable side up flap side down Printing on Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time flap edge first and printable side up Place them against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against them You ll get better results if you press the envelopes flat before loading them or load one envelope at a time Set the thickness lever to the position when you print on envelopes or other thick media Return the lever to the 0 position before printing on regular paper Select Plain paper as the Media Type setting and Black as the Ink setting then choose the correct envelope size as the Paper Size setting Lever position for envelopes and thick paper If the print

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