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1. such as ICM Windows or ColorSync Macintosh to get as close as possible See page 27 or page 31 for details 56 Problem Solving Your printout is grainy Try using a higher quality paper Select a higher Print Quality resolution setting See page 27 or page 31 for instructions You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size see the instructions for your software documentation Run the Print Head Alignment utility See page 43 for instructions Problems with Paper Feeding Too many copies are printing Check the Copies setting in both your printer software and application Paper doesn t eject fully or is wrinkled If the paper doesn t eject fully you may have set the wrong paper size Press the O maintenance button to eject the paper then select the correct paper size If it s wrinkled when it ejects the paper may be damp or too thin Reload new paper Paper doesn t feed correctly or jams in the printer If paper doesn t feed remove it from the sheet feeder reload it against the right edge then slide the left edge guide against the paper If multiple pages feed at once remove the stack from the sheet feeder fan the edges to separate the sheets and carefully reload it If paper jams press the D maintenance button for several seconds to clear the jam If that doesn t work turn off the printer and gently pull the paper forward toward the
2. information ready E Product name Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Product serial number located on the back of the printer Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration and operating system version Description of the problem You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller To find the nearest reseller please call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 To purchase online visit www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for reseller referral 60 Problem Solving Software Technical Support If you need help with the software that came with your printer please contact the software manufacturer as listed below Software Web site E mail Telephone Adobe www adobe com techdocs adobe com 206 675 6126 Photoshop support main html 6 00 A M to 5 00 P M Elements Pacific Time Monday through Friday pay support GretagMacbeth 800 622 2384 Eye One Share 8 00 A M to 5 00 P M Eastern time Monday through Friday Problem Solving 61 62 Problem Solving Notices This chapter includes system requirements safety instructions legal notices and warranty information nn Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software your system should have m A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium or better processor 200 MHz or faster recommended E A computer running W
3. Basic Printing With Macintosh OS X When you re ready to print a document from your Macintosh OS X application follow these steps Note Make sure you added your printer to the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet 1 Make sure the printer is on and paper is loaded 2 From the File menu select Page Setup 3 Select your printer in the Format for menu Settings P en Astqiesen m EL Any Printer Format for Stylus Photo 1280 Stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Borderless Banner Stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Borderless Paper Size stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Stylus Photo 1280 Sheet Feeder Borderless Stylus Photo 1280 Standard Minimize Margins Orientation Edit Printer List Ape Scale iG X Gaus Cancel GOK Note If you re printing on roll paper select one of the roll paper options If you want to print without margins select one of the borderless versions See page 35 for details 4 Select the Paper Size and Orientation When you re finished click OK Printing from Start to Finish 23 5 Select Print from the File menu You see a screen like this Printer Stylus Photo 1280 Presets Standard HJ Copies amp Pages Select the same setting you chose in the Page Setup window Copies j M Collated Pages All 3 From 1 G Preview Save As PDF Click here and select Print Setti
4. Remove the roll paper from the holder and return the unused roll to its original package Store your printout in a resealable plastic bag Keep both printed and unused roll paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight Note After you rewind the roll paper the D maintenance light remains on You must press the D maintenance button to turn the light off before you can resume printing 18 Loading Paper Printing from Start to Finish This chapter covers the following m Basic Printing in Windows on page 20 m Basic Printing With Macintosh OS X on page 23 m Customizing Your Print Settings on page 27 m Selecting the Correct Media Type on page 33 m Printing Borderless Photos on page 34 Tip Whenever you print make sure you m Use the right paper For the best looking photos most vivid colors and greatest detail always use genuine Epson papers m Choose the right printer settings for the paper Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you ve selected so make sure your printer settings are correct for the paper you loaded 19 Basic Printing in Windows When you re ready to print a document from your Windows application follow these steps 1 Make sure the printer is on and paper is loaded 2 From the File menu click Print You see a Print window like this one Select your printer here Print EAEI Printer Name EPSON Sty
5. necessary to reorder the jobs 26 Printing from Start to Finish Customizing Your Print Settings You can use advanced settings for color matching printing at a higher resolution or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts Customizing Windows Print Settings 1 On the Main tab click Custom EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Properties a Main ts Paper 3 Layout g Utility Media Type Plain Paper Ink Color Black Mode Automatic F PhotoEnhance EP y Click Custom then choose Custom Settings from the Custom Settings list amp lt lt a or click Advanced Ink Levels Normal 360dpi A Color Controls Black 7 Color 7 MicroWeave On Toor T009 High Speed On I Print Preview Letter 81 2 x 11 in Version 5 21 P OK Cancel Help 2 Open the Custom Settings list and select one of these settings m Economy For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper m ICM Image Color Matching For matching colors as closely as possible with ICM compatible monitors or scanners Mm sRGB standard Red Green Blue For color matching with other sRGB devices or for images designed for the Web See your Windows help for details Printing from Start to Finish 27 3 Click the Advanced button You see the Advanced window Note You must click the Custom button on the Main tab to see the Advanced button Click here to select Photo RPM 5760 x 1440 dpi for the best pr
6. nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge HT Li When the 68 maintenance and power lights are both flashing one of your ink cartridges is low on ink This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge When the 08 maintenance and power lights both stay on an ink cartridge is empty and you need to replace it Caution 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 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 print quality doesn t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head you can replace the cartridge even if the 08 maintenance and power lights aren t flashing Maintaining Your Printer 39 Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package m Black T007201 E Color T009201 Caution To ensure good results use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson s warranty You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller To find the nearest reseller please call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 To purchase online visit www epson
7. print job 22 26 Index I ICC profiles 7 ICM setting 27 Image resizing 30 Incorrect characters 58 colors 56 margins 58 Ink cartridges ordering 40 replacing 39 to 42 safety instructions 65 storing 65 Ink jet paper 33 Ink jet transparencies 33 Ink level 22 39 41 49 Ink setting 21 25 Installation problems 52 to 53 Inverted image 58 Iron On Transfer paper 33 58 J Jams paper 17 50 57 L Landscape orientation 23 29 Layout problems 58 Layout settings 25 30 Lever thickness 54 55 Lights 48 to 50 Loading paper 11 to 17 M Macintosh advanced printing 31 to 32 basic printing 23 to 26 cable 63 cancelling printing 26 customizing print settings 31 to 32 layout settings 25 Media Type setting 25 33 Print Center 23 printer status 26 prioritizing print jobs 26 setting resolution 32 system requirements 63 USB cable 63 Maintaining printer 37 to 45 Marginless printing 23 34 to 36 Margins incorrect 58 Matte papers 33 Media Type setting 21 24 25 33 MicroWeave setting 54 Mirror images 58 Monitoring ink level 22 39 41 49 Moving printer 46 N Network printing 53 Noise printer 53 Nozzle check pattern 38 to 39 51 O Orientation setting 23 29 P Page Setup Macintosh 23 Paper Epson 33 feeding problems 17 56 to 58 jams clearing 17 50 57 loading 11 to 16 orientation 23 29 Source setting 29 thickness lever 54 55 Paper Size
8. setting 23 29 Pausing printing 22 26 Photo paper 33 Photo Quality Glossy paper 33 Photo Quality Ink Jet paper 33 Photo RPM 28 32 Photo Stickers 33 PhotoCenter 7 Photoshop Elements 8 61 Portrait orientation 23 29 Poster printing 30 Power light 48 to 50 Premium Bright White paper 33 Premium Luster Photo paper 33 Print Center 23 Print dialog box 20 Print head aligning 43 to 44 cleaning 37 to 38 Print quality problems 54 to 56 Printable area increasing 29 Printer cable 63 check 51 cleaning 45 control panel 48 to 50 maintaining 37 to 45 noise 53 parts 48 problems 49 to 51 53 to 54 status 22 26 transporting 46 Index 73 Printing advanced 27 to 32 basic 20 to 26 borderless 23 34 to 36 controlling 22 26 customizing 27 to 32 double sided 30 increasing printable area 29 on roll paper 23 29 poster 30 prioritizing print jobs 26 rough drafts 27 31 setting highest resolution 28 32 slow 53 to 54 Problems installing software 52 to 53 miscellaneous 58 paper feeding 17 56 to 58 print quality 54 to 56 printing 53 to 54 Profiles color 7 28 Progress Meter 22 R Reference Guide 9 to 10 Reinstalling software 59 Resizing image 30 Resolution setting highest 28 32 Roll paper clearing jams 17 50 feeding problems 17 57 to 58 loading 14 to 17 printing on 23 29 removing 17 to 18 storing 17 to 18 Rotating image 29 Index S Safety instruction
9. 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 with 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 complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 66 Notices eee Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Epson America Inc Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within t
10. 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 monitors printers fax machines and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Notices 65 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 a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV
11. 13 inches x 32 8 feet Super B Roll S041409 Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches SCR1001 Epson Ink Jet Transparencies S041064 Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Letter 8 5 x 11 inches perforated edges S041606 Epson Photo Stickers A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches S041144 Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041106
12. ESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 Notices 69 70 Notices Index A Accessories 40 60 Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 61 Advanced print settings Macintosh 31 to 32 Windows 27 to 30 Aligning print head 43 to 44 Automatic m
13. Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Printer Basics Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson 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 Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras scanners and ink jet printers like conventional photocopiers and cameras can be misused by improper copying or printing of copyrighted material While some countries laws permit limited copying of copyrighted mate
14. Home Help Closed list eee Welcome to the EPSON Reference click to j aan Guide A expand Jp This software Reference Guide is your on screen guide to your T STYLUS PHOTO 1280 printer By clicking the links on the s screen you can get information on the following the Print H gt 3 h Click to go ah to topic Tra Simple step by step instructions for many common tasks Problem Solver Product Information Solutions to problems you may be encountering z My Computer Note If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator click the Reload button to load the graphic 10 Welcome Loading Paper This chapter explains how to load paper in your printer as described in these sections E Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder below E Loading Envelopes on page 13 m Loading Roll Paper on page 14 For instructions on loading special media see your on screen Reference Guide ee Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Follow these guidelines when loading paper E Load the printable side face up It s usually glossy whiter or brighter than the other side E Always load the short edge first even when printing landscape oriented documents Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first You can load up to 20 sheets of Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper or Matte Paper Heavyweight E Load Epson Premium Glossy Semigloss and Luster Photo Paper o
15. J Mode Automatic Quality OP speed ao O Custom C EPSON Natural Color O Advanced Settings Print Quality Fine Vi MicroWeave Mi High Speec Flip Horizontal Finest Detail Print quality in the top and bottom areas may decline or the area may be smeared depending on the media For details about this setting see online help or your Reference Guide Help om me X f Preview Save As PDF Cancel C Print gt 8 Make sure the Mode is set to Automatic 9 Select your paper as the Media Type option Note See the inside back cover for a list of BorderFree papers 10 Make any other print settings you want Then click Print 36 Printing from Start to Finish Maintaining Your Printer This section covers the following m Cleaning the Print Head below Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 39 m Aligning the Print Head on page 43 m Cleaning the Printer on page 45 m Transporting the Printer on page 46 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light or dots are missing from the image 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 This section explains how to clean the print head using the printer s Head Cleaning utility which is the recommended method when the printer is connected directly to yo
16. age 0 1 R43 Media Type Premium Glossy Does not Photo Paper appear if you are printing Ink Levels over a network Black Ink 7 Color Ink 7 Too 7009 Q Epson Printing Tips Try cleaning the print heads to eliminate horizontal banding and other printing mb Details problems Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Shows ink levels the color of ink with the least amount left determines the level for all the colors shown Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often When you change printer settings from within an application the settings apply only for what you print during the current session If you want the settings to be in effect whenever you use that program and for other programs as well you can change the Windows default printer settings Follow these steps 1 Windows XP Click Start gt Printers and Faxes or Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes Windows 2000 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Right click the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 printer and select Printing Preferences 3 Select the default settings you want to use for all your applications Then click OK when you re finished and close the Printers window If you want different settings for a particular document you can always change the settings in your application program The changed settings will remain in effect until you close the program 22 Printing from Start to Finish
17. color management settings select Color Management from the Print Settings pull down menu _____ Click here to select Photo RPM 5760 x 1440 dpi for the best print quality on certain types of paper Select other print options here Printer Stylus Photo 1280 B Presets Standard EJ Print Settings 3 Page Setup Standard Media Type Premium Glossy Photo Paper we Ink _ Color ins Mode Automatic at O Custom w Advanced Settings Print Quality Photo RPM H VM e tigh Sx d C Flip Horizontal Help D Preview Save As PDF Cancel Print For more information on advanced settings click Help If you re using a color management system and don t want your printer to control colors select Color Management from the Print Settings pull down menu and For the highest print quality select Photo RPM if available for your Media Note 4 select No Color Adjustment 5 Type 6 Set any other advanced settings you want to use 7 Click Print 32 Printing from Start to Finish nnn Selecting the Correct Media Type Select the correct Media Type setting so your printer knows Pian Paper x what kind of paper you re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly Plain Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Back Ligh
18. d needs to be cleaned When the error light is on or flashing the ink while the power light iS flashing cartridge must be replaced before the pirt head can be cleaned unless the printer hasn t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes sT Ancel 5 When the power light stops flashing run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click Print Nozzle Check Pattern Windows or Confirmation Macintosh Then click Print The nozzle check pattern prints see the next section for details 6 Ifthe nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its lines click Finish If the pattern has white lines click Clean to clean the print head again If you don t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times check the solutions in Print Quality Problems on page 54 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 38 Maintaining Your Printer Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you print It should look something like this l LL Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete with no gaps in the dot pattern If your printout looks okay you re done If there are gaps in the lines clean the print head again see page 37 for instructions Gaps in
19. deal output device for everything from exhibition prints to family photos You can print edge to edge borderless prints on a variety of roll paper sizes or on single sheets of special Epson photo papers available in popular print sizes eee About Your Software The printer software CD ROM that came with your printer includes all the software you need for printing See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions E Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look You can t use your printer without it Note It s a good idea to check Epson s support web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver Visit http support 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 Download instructions are included for your convenience The Windows driver includes the Epson ICC Color Profiles which work with Adobe Photoshop Photoshop Elements and other software applications to give you control of the colors in your prints when used in a color managed workflow m Epson PhotoCenter is Epson s free photo sharing web site where you can store organize and share your photos print high resolution photos straight from the web and order prints and custom photo gifts The printer software installer lets you add a link to the Epson PhotoCenter on your desktop E Your printer software CD also include
20. e a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt 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 Caution Don t touch the gears inside the printer 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 the printer components and don t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer Don t use any cleaning sheets included with special media they may Jam inside the printer Maintaining Your Printer 45 ee 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 Caution To avoid damage always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location 1 Turn on the printer wait until the print head locks in the far right position then turn the printer off 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 Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as cartridge holder to the printer case shown then close the printer cover 5 Push in the output tra
21. e right end of the adapter Otherwise your roll paper won t load correctly and you may see an error Loading Paper 15 8 Feed the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go then slide the left edge guide against the paper 9 Gently rotate the roll backward to remove any slack from the paper 10 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 11 Gently hold the paper in place as you press and release the amp roll paper button to feed the paper into the printer Note Don t force the paper to feed into the printer Allow the paper to move automatically Make sure you press the amp roll paper button when you feed roll paper Pressing the D maintenance button by mistake may cause paper feeding problems 16 Loading Paper If the Roll Paper Jams or Feeds Incorrectly If the roll paper feeds incorrectly do the following l Press the amp roll paper button for three seconds to rewind the paper You may have to do this more than once to rewind the paper completely If the paper is jammed and won t rewind turn the printer off Then cut the roll at a point a few inches away from where it exits the printer Make your cut as straight as possible to avoid further feeding problems Gently pull the roll backward to rewind it and then turn the printer on again After you rewind the paper the 6 maintenance l
22. ed paper may be blocking movement of the print head or you may have an internal error Turn off the printer open the cover and check for any jammed paper Also make sure you removed all the packing material as described on the Start Here sheet Then turn the printer back on If the error isn t cleared contact your dealer or Epson See page 60 for contact information flashes and OB is on Paper is out or loaded incorrectly or you have a paper jam If paper is out or loaded incorrectly load or reload your paper Then press the OA maintenance button to turn off the D maintenance light and resume printing If you re printing on roll paper press the D maintenance button to turn off the OA maintenance light then press the roll paper button to resume printing If paper is jammed do one of the following Milf you re printing on sheet paper press the 6 4 maintenance button to try to clear the jam If that doesn t work turn off the printer and gently pull the paper forward toward the output tray to pull it out Then turn the printer on and press the Of maintenance button to resume printing E f you re printing on roll paper press the 6 roll paper button for at least three seconds to clear the jam If that doesn t work see page 17 for details about clearing roll paper jams and D are off When both lights are off the printer is not receiving power Try these solutions M Make sure the printer is tu
23. elect Install Reference Guide from the Install Menu to copy the manual to your computer Note You need a browser to view the Reference Guide such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later Netscape Navigator 3 0 or later Mozilla Firefox 1 0 or later or Safari 1 0 or later If you are using a different browser the pages may not display correctly A browser is not included on the printer software CD ROM To view the guide double click the Reference Guide icon on your desktop You see this screen EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 1280 B8 Index A Search Glossary Reference Guide A Home gt Help Click here to expand the table of Welcome to the EPSON Reference Guide contents This software Reference Guide is your on screen guide to your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 1280 printer By clicking the links on the ide of this screen you can get information on the following topics i Simple step by step instructions for many common tasks Problem Solver Solutions to problems you may be encountering 3 My Computer 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 Welcome 9 If there s a right arrow g click it to view subtopics then click on a topic to go to it Click the down arrow WA to close a subtopic list EPSON stytus PHOTO 74 10 88 Index Q Search m Glossary Reference Guide f
24. ent The alignment sheet will be printed again 1 2 3 cll Realignment Cancel Maintaining Your Printer 43 5 On the test page select the pattern with the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe cae ae 2 Select one pattern each for rows 1 2 and 3 Enter the number of the best pattern for each row in the corresponding boxes on the 23456789 screen Then click Next re If you can t find an aligned pattern enter the number of the best pattern and click Realignment to print another test page Then repeat this step 234567 8 9 0 23 45 6 Follow the instructions on the next two screens to print an alignment pattern for color printing 7 On the test page select the pattern that is the least grainy Select one pattern for each of the two rows and enter its number in the corresponding boxes on the screen Then click Finish If you can t find a smooth pattern enter the number of the best pattern and click Realignment to print another test page Then repeat this step 44 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best you should clean 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 then us
25. er Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions beginning on page 52 If nothing seems to work contact your dealer or Epson as described on page 60 Problem Solving 51 Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you have problems setting up your printer installing software or printing Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation E The first time you install ink cartridges the printer must charge its ink delivery system for about two minutes Wait until charging finishes the O power light stops flashing before you turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on If the printer stops moving or making noise but the power light is still flashing after 5 minutes turn off the printer If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on contact Epson as described on page 60 E Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no packing material remains in the printer Turn off the printer wait a moment then turn it back on to clear the error 52 Problem Solving You re having problems installing the printer software Make sure your printer is turned on and the printer cable is securely connected at both ends Then carefully follow the installation instructions on the Start Here sheet Also make sure your system meets the requirements beginni
26. ettings AN H J7 Multi Page Cc og Select settings here to print multiple pages on one sheet Nihal or create a poster Color Controls Microweave On High Speed On None Add a watermark to a printed page here Watermark Add Del Version 5 21 P OK Cancel Help 10 If you want to preview your job before printing click the Main tab and click the Print Preview checkbox 11 Click OK to save your settings and return to the Print window then click OK or Print to print 30 Printing from Start to Finish Customizing Macintosh Print Settings 1 list to open it Printer Presets Print Settings Page Setup Ink Stylus Photo 1280 4 Media Type Standard i By Standard Plain Paper a Color B z Automatic Ocustom Custom Settings B Preview Save As PDF On the printer settings window click Custom then click the Custom Settings Click Custom then click O Advanced Settings Help t Custom Settings to see the list of options Cancel EB 2 Optionally select one of these settings from the Custom Settings list m Economy For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper m ColorSync For matching printed colors as closely as possible with ColorSync compatible devices Printing from Start to Finish 31 3 For more options click Advanced Settings You see this window To select
27. gs list Click the Paper tab to change paper size page orientation or the paper source If you re printing on roll paper change the Paper Source to Roll Paper s EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Properties a Main Ch Paper LE Layout G amp Utility Paper Source Select Sheet Feeder Sheet Feeder x or Roll Paper here I Borderless Paper Size Select sheet roll or Letter 81 2811 in X envelope size here Copies 1 Select the number of I Collate EZ I Reverse Order cepos any other amp output options Orientation Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in Shows current Eopiez settings Portrait C Landscape A Si ji Select orientation Normal I Rotate by 180 Color Controls or rotate the Image MicroWeave On High Speed On Printable Area Standard Maximum I Centered Center your text or image or increase Version 5 21 P the printable area OK Cancel Help Tip If your program s Print window includes options for setting the number of copies orientation or paper source check these before you print to make sure they re correct Printing from Start to Finish 29 9 Click the Layout tab to change layout settings EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Properties GB Main ch Paper G Layout G8 Utility fa Click here to reduce Letter 8 1 2 x11 in z or enlarge image and select resizing options ane Click here to print on Shows current I7 Double Sided Printing both sides of the page s
28. he printer s label Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Placez Vimprimante pres d une prise de contacte o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement 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 wall outlet s ampere rating Keep your printer and computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity shocks or vibrations or dust Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation Do not place the printer near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight Place the printer on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle 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 butt
29. he variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Ink Jet Printer Model Epson Stylus Photo 1280 P158A Notices 67 nn Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the first retail purchaser 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 1 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 7296 U S or 905 709 2567 Canada for warranty repair instructions and return authorization An Epson service technician will provide tele
30. hough it is printing but nothing prints E Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged To clean the print head see page 37 m The printer won t operate properly if it s tilted or at an angle Place it on a flat stable surface Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile Your printer is performing routine maintenance Printing is too slow Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in Notices If you re printing a high resolution image you need more than the minimum requirements listed You may also need to Clear space on your hard disk or run a defragmentation utility E Close open applications that yow re not using E Increase your system s memory RAM Problem Solving 53 For the fastest printing try these tips Choose Black ink if your document doesn t include color Set the Quality Speed slider to Speed Turn MicroWeave off and or turn High Speed on In Windows these settings are on the Advanced window In Macintosh OS X these settings are on the Print Settings window If you re using the parallel port enable ECP DMA mode See your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer for help Print Quality Problems You see banding light lines Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded see page 33 for guidelines Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up It s usuall
31. ight comes on Press the D maintenance button to turn the light off Reload the paper making sure the end is straight and not damaged If necessary trim the end again before reloading Removing and Storing Roll Paper When you finish a print job on roll paper you can position the paper for another print job or remove it from the printer Follow these steps deg Press the roll paper button The printer prints a small line on the roll paper to show you where to cut it and feeds the paper forward If you want to continue printing on roll paper press the amp roll paper button again the paper feeds back into the printer Then send the next print job the paper will move into the correct loading position before printing Roll paper button If you re finished printing on roll paper follow the rest of the steps to remove it Cut the roll paper on the side of the line facing away from the printer Make your cut as straight as possible to avoid feeding problems Loading Paper 17 Note Don t pull on the paper as you cut it you may damage your printout It s a good idea to use a ruler or straight edge to make sure the end of the roll paper is cut at right angles A diagonal cut may cause paper feeding problems 4 Hold down the amp roll paper button for about three seconds The roll paper feeds backward so you can remove it from the sheet feeder You may need to repeat this step to back it all the way out 5
32. indows XP Home or Pro Edition with Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 m Windows compliant USB port and a shielded USB AB cable up to 6 5 feet 2 meters long Caution Using an improperly shielded USB cable especially a cable more than 6 5 feet 2 meters long may cause the printer to malfunction 64MB of RAM 128MB or more recommended 150MB of free hard disk space 200MB or more recommended VGA or better display adapter and monitor CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software OO Tee Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software your system should have m An Apple iMac series or Power Macintosh G3 G4 or G5 PowerBook iBook or eMac m A Macintosh running OS X 10 2 8 to 10 4 x with a built in USB port and a shielded USB AB cable up to 6 5 feet 2 meters long Caution Using an improperly shielded USB cable especially a cable more than 6 5 feet 2 meters long may cause the printer to malfunction 128MB of available RAM more recommended 150MB of free hard disk space 200MB recommended VGA display or better CD ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software 63 a Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer Use only the type of power source indicated on t
33. int Select Color quality on certain paper types Management settings Advanced gt S Medi hi Hek sme Photo P amp Color Management amum oto Paper Color Controls GammaD 18 ue Color PhotoEnhanced O No Color Adjustment O Black O sRGB Rf Print Quality E g OM C EPSON Natural Color Mode Automatic x Brightness ro f Contrast xo i Saturation o K Flip Horizontal O Cyan o k Magenta xo Edge Smoothing O Yellow xo Saves ettings OK Cancel Help Set individual color Click to save settings _ values 4 For the highest quality printing highest resolution select Photo RPM if available for your Media Type Then click OK Note Printing is slower at higher resolutions For more information about advanced settings click the Help button 5 Ifyou re using a color management system such as the Epson ICC color profiles that came with your printer and don t want your printer to control the colors select No Color Adjustment 6 Set any other advanced settings you want to use 7 Ifyou want to save your custom settings as a group click Save Settings Then enter a name for your settings in the Custom Settings window and click Save 28 Printing from Start to Finish Note When you want to use them again you can select this group of settings in the Custom Settings list on the Main menu You must click Custom to see the Custom Settin
34. inter while the power light is flashing unless the printer hasn t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes 42 Maintaining Your Printer Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain 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 Follow these steps l 2 3 4 Make sure the printer is on but not printing and letter size paper is loaded Tip For best results load Epson ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment Windows Open an application and select Print from the File menu Click Properties or Preferences Then click the Utility tab Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder on your hard drive Double click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer list Then click OK You see the Utility menu Click the Print Head Alignment button Follow the instructions on the screen to print an alignment page for black AVA Look at the alignment sheet pr inting You see this window on Find the patterns on the printed sheet that are vertically aligned for 1 3 Then click the drop down list and select the number of those yo ur screen alignment patterns from the lists below and click Next This will make the new settings take effect If you cannot find an aligned pattem select the number that is closest to being aligned and click Realignm
35. inting on transparencies Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image m The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 37 for instructions m The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink To replace an ink cartridge see page 39 E Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded See page 33 for guidelines E Make sure your paper isn t damaged old dirty or loaded face down If it is reload a new stack of paper with the printable side up it is usually whiter or shinier than the other side Problem Solving 55 You see wrong or missing colors If you re printing color images make sure both your application and printer software are set for color printing The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 37 The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink To replace an ink cartridge see page 39 Try turning off PhotoEnhance Also check if you re using a special effect that alters image colors like Sepia Try using Automatic mode See page 21 Windows or page 25 Macintosh OS X for instructions The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your monitor profile Make sure that your monitor is calibrated correctly Try changing the Gamma setting on the Advanced dialog box Windows or the Color Management dialog box OS X Your printed colors can never exactly match your on screen colors However you can use a color management system
36. l paper 1 Before you begin turn on your printer and remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder 2 Remove the paper support and lower the output tray 3 Insert the paper support adapter into the positioning slots on the back of the printer as shown Position the down arrows above the slots 4 Set the roll paper onto the roll paper holders Avoid touching the printable side of the roll paper as much as possible If necessary remove the tape and protective paper from the end of the roll 5 Make sure the edge is cut straight across with 90 corners If the end is cut diagonally you may have problems feeding the paper 14 Loading Paper 6 Ifthe paper coming off the roll is curled too tightly you can uncurl it Locate the uncurling sheet that came in your printer box Insert the end of the roll paper inside the uncurling sheet and roll it in the direction opposite to the paper s curl This step is especially important with roll paper that is wider than 4 inches 7 Insert the tabs on the roll paper holders into the slots on the paper support adapter As you face the front of the printer insert the tab on the right roll paper holder into the slot at the right end of the adapter and the tab on the left roll paper holder into the appropriate slot to the left Slot at right end of the adapter Note It s important to insert the tab on the right roll paper holder into the slot at th
37. lus Photo 1280 ba Properties Status Idle Find Printer Type EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Where LPT1 I Print to File Comment Manual duplex Page range Copies all Number of copies fi C Current a C Pages W Collate Enter page numbers TOE page ranges separated by commas For example 1 3 5 12 Options Close Click here to open your printer software Note If you click the print icon on your application s tool bar instead of selecting Print from the File menu you may not see this window and will not be able to change the printer software settings before printing 3 Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 is selected 4 Click Properties or Preferences If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it first Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen 20 Printing from Start to Finish You see your printer settings window s EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Properties A Main EA Paper 2 gt Layout 6 Utility Select the type of paper you loaded see page 33 Media Type beter S28 es Ink Color Black Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Automatic PhotoEnhance Custom Quality Speed re J EPSON Natural Color Ink Levels Normal i Color Controls Black 7 Color 7 MicroWeave On Toor Too9 High Speed On i I Print Preview Version 5 21 P Click OK OK Cancel Help 5 Make the following settings E Set the Mode to Au
38. m Bright White Paper Epson Ink Cartridges Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Part number S041586 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041062 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches S041054 Epson Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches non perforated Borderless S041809 Letter 20 100 or 500 sheets respectively S041141 S041271 S041272 13 inches x 32 feet Super B Roll S041378 Epson ColorLife Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041500 Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041568 Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041257 8 x 10 inches Borderless S041467 11 x 14 inches Borderless S041468 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041263 Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041286 5 x 7 inches Borderless S041464 8 x 10 inches Borderless S041465 11 x 14 inches S041466 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041289 4 inches x 26 feet Roll S041302 8 3 inches x 32 8 feet Roll S041376 Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041331 Super B 13 x 19 inches S041327 4 inches x 26 feet Roll S041329 Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041405 Super B 13 x 19 inches 8 3 inches x 32 8 feet Roll S041407 S041408
39. n selected papers click Advanced Settings See Customizing Macintosh Print Settings on page 31 for instructions on selecting Photo RPM You can also select additional options such as the following in the pull down menu m Copies amp Pages to select the number of copies or a page range m Layout to select page layout options m Output Options to save your print job as a PDF file E Color Management to select ColorSync adjust the color controls change the gamma setting or turn off color adjustments by the printer software E Summary to view a list of all your selections 10 Optionally click Preview to preview your print job 11 Click Print Printing from Start to Finish 25 To monitor the progress of your print job click the Print Setup Utility or Print Center icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop Then double click Stylus Photo 1280 in the printer list You see a screen like this eee Stylus Photo 1280 afl Stop Jobs Doll psd Page 1 of 1 Processing job Status Name Printing Doll psd Carp psd You can use the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center to do any of the following Click the print job then click Delete to delete the job Click the print job then click Hold to pause printing Click a print job marked Hold and click Resume to resume printing If multiple print jobs are listed click a print job then click the Priority arrow as
40. ne sheet at a time E Don t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide 11 1 Make sure your printer and computer are turned on 2 Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against the paper Don t push the paper down into the feeder Don t load paper Printable side up above this arrow short edge first Slide the left edge guide against the paper Pull out the output tray extensions 3 Pull out the output tray extensions 12 Loading Paper Loading Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time Tip For best results press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope ata time 1 Open the printer cover and move the thickness lever to the position Remember to move the thickness lever back to the 0 position when you re done printing envelopes 2 Insert the envelopes flap edge first printable side up against the right edge of the sheet feeder Load the printable side up and the flap side down Pull out the output tray extensions 3 Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes 4 Before you print select Plain paper as the Media Type setting and choose the correct envelope size for the Paper Size setting as described on page 20 Windows or page 23 Macintosh OS X Loading Paper 13 Loading Roll Paper These steps show how to load 4 inch wide roll paper but you can follow the same procedure to load wider rol
41. ng on page 63 Close your other applications including any screen savers and virus protection software and install again For Windows 2000 if you see an error message or your software doesn t install correctly you may not have software installation privileges Contact your System Administrator For Windows 2000 don t select Block under Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Driver Signing select Ignore or Warn instead E Make sure Windows XP or 2000 was preinstalled on your system The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you ve upgraded your system from an earlier version of Windows E Make sure the Universal Serial Bus Controller is working properly See your Windows online help system for details If it s not working contact your computer manufacturer E If you re printing over a network see your on screen Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network Printing Problems The power light is on but nothing prints E Make sure the interface cable is connected securely and the cable meets the system requirements on page 63 or 63 m Runa printer check as described on page 51 If the check page prints make sure your printer and application software are installed correctly E If you re printing ona network you need to set up your printer for network printing as described in your on screen Reference Guide The printer sounds as t
42. ngs 6 Open the Printer menu and select the same printer option you chose in the Page Setup menu Note Always select the same printer option in the Format for menu and the Printer menu If the settings are different you may get unexpected results Select Print Settings from the pull down menu You see your basic print settings Printer Stylus Photo 1280 i Presets Standard wy Print Settings Page Setup Standard Media Type Plain Paper zs e Select Ink Color BE f Mode Automatic Quality Speed Automatic 9 d 4 Custom EPSON Natural Color mode O Advanced Settings Print Quality Normal 7 Vi Microw Help Preview NY eee Save As PDF C Select your paper type see page 33 Select Color for color documents and for black and white photographs 24 Printing from Start to Finish 8 Make the following settings 9 Set the mode to Automatic It s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper Choose the Media Type for your paper If you re not sure which setting to select see page 33 For Ink select Color to print color documents and black and white photographs or Black to print grayscale or black text documents Note The Automatic setting for Mode gives you the best combination of quality and speed for most prints For the highest print quality Photo RPM o
43. ode 21 24 B Banding 54 Basic printing Macintosh OS X 23 to 26 Windows 20 to 22 Blank pages 58 Blurry images 55 Borderless printing 23 34 to 36 Bright White paper 33 Buttons printer 48 to 50 C Cable printer 63 Cancelling printing 22 26 Centering text or image 29 Characters incorrect 58 Checking printer 51 Cleaning print head 37 to 38 printer 45 sheets 45 Color Management settings Mac OS X 25 32 Windows 28 Color problems 56 ColorLife Photo Paper 33 ColorSync 25 31 Control panel 48 to 50 Controlling printing 22 26 Copies setting 56 Customizing print settings Macintosh 31 to 32 Windows 27 to 30 D Declaration of Conformity 67 Default settings Windows 22 Documentation 8 to 10 Double Sided Matte Paper 33 Double sided printing 30 E Economy setting 27 31 Electronic manual 9 to 10 Elements Photoshop 8 61 Energy Star compliance 65 Envelopes loading 13 Media Type setting 33 71 Epson accessories 40 60 help 60 papers 33 PhotoCenter 7 SoundAdvice 60 Store 40 60 support site 47 warranty 68 to 69 Error lights 48 to 50 Eye One Share 8 61 F Faint images 55 Flip Horizontal setting 58 G Gamma setting 25 28 Glossy media 33 Grainy prints 56 Greeting cards 33 GretagMacbeth Eye One Share 8 61 H Head Cleaning utility 37 to 38 Heavyweight matte paper 33 Help Epson 60 High Speed setting 54 Holding a
44. on The power light flashes briefly and then goes off Don t switch off the power strip or unplug the printer until the power light is off 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 The cords included with this product contain chemicals including lead known to the state of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 64 Notices Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions E Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port If ink gets on your skin wash it off with soap and water If it gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water m Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing Do not move the print head by hand You may damage the printer m Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remo
45. ooth Here are details about just a few of Epson s papers and your printer s ink cartridges Borderless Premium Glossy Photo Paper Water resistant photographic weight paper featuring Epson s BorderFree technology this paper lets you print frame ready photos in a matter of minutes istea SZ PAPER Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Ideal for printing photos with a satin finish Acid free and buffered these pages will last up to 60 years when stored in an album Matte Paper Heavyweight Professional looking flat matte finish for printing photos and graphics on a non glossy surface Perfect for digital fine art work Epson Ink Cartridges For best results always use geniune Epson ink cartridges t zz gj T007201 Black T009201 Color t Ls ri i ye Why For more information on other Epson products and fun project ideas EPSON look for the Epson Print Lab Series at www printlabseries com W Peinr Lag Geres See the inside back cover for a partial list of Epson papers and ordering information Where To Purchase Epson Ink and Paper You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller To find the nearest reseller please call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 To purchase online visit www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral T007201 Black T009201 Color l N EPSON D INK econ ie Paper name Epson Premiu
46. or pull down menu select Stylus Photo 1280 Sheet Feeder Borderless Picture 2 Settings Page Attributes E Format for Any Printer Stylus Photo 1280 Paper Size Stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Borderless Banner Stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Borderless Stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Orientation Stylus Photo 1280 Sheet Feeder Borderless Scale Edit Printer List Note If you don t see this option make sure you added the printer to the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center correctly See the Start Here sheet for instructions 4 Choose the Paper Size and Orientation then click OK Printing from Start to Finish 35 Note If you are printing on 4 x 6 inch Glossy Photo Paper BorderFree choose Photo Paper 4 x 6 in No Perforations You can also print borderless photos on letter size paper 5 Click File gt Print 6 Select Print Settings from the pull down list 7 In the Printer pull down menu select Stylus Photo 1280 Sheet Feeder Borderless Stylus Photo 1280 Stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Borderless Banner Stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Borderless Stylus Photo 1280 Roll Paper Printer Stylus Photo 1280 Sheet Feeder Borderless Stylus Photo 1280 Standard Minimize Margins Presets Edit Printer List Print Settings Page Setup Sheet Feeder Borderless Media Type Matte Paper Heavyweight iz Ink Color H
47. output tray to pull it out Reload the paper and press the OD maintenance button If you try to print while the OD maintenance light is on your paper won t feed properly Press the D maintenance button to turn off the light before you print If your paper loads incorrectly or jams frequently m Use new smooth high quality paper loaded printable side up E Don t load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide E Place the paper against the right edge and slide the left edge guide against it but not too tightly Roll paper doesn t feed correctly E To load paper correctly gently hold the paper in place with your hand while you press the amp button Don t force the paper to feed into the printer Allow it to feed automatically E Use a triangle or other tool to make sure the end of the roll is cut perpendicular to the edges If the end is cut on a diagonal the paper may not feed smoothly E If you see a paper jam error message press the roll paper button for at least three seconds to clear the error E Ifthe OD maintenance light is on press the OB maintenance button and wait for the light to go off Then press the amp roll paper button to resume printing m Always select Roll Paper as the Paper Source setting If Sheet Feeder or Auto Sheet Feeder is selected paper will feed unnecessarily after each print job In addition a great deal of paper may feed unnecessarily when
48. ower button button button 48 Problem Solving nn Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer s control panel lights as described in this section or running a printer check as described on page 51 Checking the Control Panel Lights Maintenance light Power light Roll paper button Maintenance Power button button Lights Explanation is on The printer is ready to print flashes The printer is receiving a print job charging ink or cleaning the print head It also flashes when the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position and OD flash When both lights flash one of the ink cartridges is low on ink To find out which one do the following Windows Check the ink level graphic on the Main tab in the Printer Settings window in the printer software See page 20 for instructions on opening the software HM Macintosh OS X Choose Applications gt EPSON Printer Utility gt SP 1280 gt EPSON StatusMonitor Then replace the ink cartridge as described on page 39 Problem Solving 49 Lights Explanation and OB are on When both lights are on one of the ink cartridges is out of ink Determine which cartridge is empty Then replace the cartridge as described on page 39 If both lights come on after you ve replaced a cartridge you may have installed a cartridge your printer can t use is off and OD is on Jamm
49. per size The margins must be within the printable area of the page See Printer Specifications in your on screen Reference Guide Image size or position is incorrect Make sure paper and layout options are set correctly You see incorrect characters Make sure the interface cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 63 or page 63 Then try printing again E Make sure your printer is selected in Windows or as the active printer in the Macintosh Printer Setup Utility or Print Center E If you re using a switch box or USB y 8 hub with your printer connect the printer directly to your computer nn Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Windows Printer Software If you are using Windows you may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer software For example this might be necessary when you upgrade your operating system You don t need to uninstall your photo software or on screen Reference Guide and you won t see the license agreement when you reinstall your software Note You don t need to uninstall your printer driver for OS X you can reinstall the printer driver over the old driver 1 Open the Windows Control Panel and select Add or Remove Programs or Add Remove Programs 2 Select EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click the Change Remove button 3 In the next window make sure the Epson Stylus Photo 1280 printer is selected and click OK Then follow
50. phone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service If service is needed Epson will at its option exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit Epson will ship a replacement printer to you freight prepaid so long as you use an address in Canada or the U S excluding Puerto Rico and U S Possessions Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five 5 working days of receipt of the replacement Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one If your printer is being repaired Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the printer or a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option may be another model of like kind and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered printer will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered printer Exchange products and par
51. rial in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras scanners and ink jet printers Trademarks Epson Epson Stylus Epson Photo Stickers and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Epson PhotoCenter Epson Connection SoundAdvice and Epson Store are service marks Epson Print Lab and PhotoEnhance are trademarks and ColorLife BorderFree Resolution Performance Management and RPM are registered trademarks of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service CPD 15633R2 4100838 00 2005 Epson America Inc 7105 Contents WELCOME About Your Software About Your Documentation Viewing the On Screen Reference Guide LOADING PAPER Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Loading Envelopes Loading Roll Paper If the Roll Paper Jams or Feeds Incorrectly Removing and Storing Roll Paper PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Basic Printing in Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Basic Printing With Macintosh OS X Customizing Your Print Settings Customizing Windows Print Settings C
52. rned on M Turn off the printer plug in the power cord securely and turn the printer on again Make sure the outlet is working and is not controlled by a switch or timer If in doubt try another outlet 50 Problem Solving 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 Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer 2 Make sure letter size or larger paper is loaded in the printer 3 Hold down the 6B maintenance button then press and release the O power button Continue holding down the 6B maintenance button until the O power light starts to flash then release it The printer prints one 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 in its dots you need to clean the print head see page 37 E j 4 To end the check turn the printer off 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 Another possibility is that your printer or application software may not be installed correctly If the check page doesn t print you may have a problem with your print
53. s 64 to 65 Saving settings 28 to 29 Scrapbook paper 33 Self adhesive sheets 33 Semigloss Scrapbook Photo paper 33 Sheet feeder loading envelopes 13 loading paper 11 to 12 problems 56 to 57 Slow printing 53 Smears 55 Software problems solving 52 to 53 reinstalling 59 uninstalling 59 updates 47 Software support 61 SoundAdvice 60 Source paper 29 sRGB setting 27 Stickers 33 Support 60 to 61 System requirements 63 T Technical support 60 to 61 Thickness lever 54 55 Transfer paper Iron On 33 58 Transparencies 33 Transporting printer 46 Troubleshooting 47 to 58 U Uninstalling software 59 Updates software 47 USB cable 63 Utilities Head Cleaning 37 to 38 Print Head Alignment 43 to 44 W Warranty 68 to 69 Watermark adding 30 Windows advanced printing 27 to 30 basic printing 20 to 22 cancelling printing 22 customizing print settings 27 to 30 default settings 22 layout settings 30 Media Type setting 21 33 printer status 22 saving your settings 28 to 29 setting highest resolution 28 system requirements 63 USB cable 63 World Wide Web 60 Index 75 76 Index Epson Ink Jet Papers and Ink Cartridges Use Epson paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned Epson printers all their awards Epson papers are specially coated to work with genuine Epson inks You ll notice that when prints come out of your printer the images are crisp and sm
54. s GretagMacbeth Eye One Share a complete color workshop on your desktop Try the tutorial to see what this software can do For instructions and more information click the Help button when you re using the program m Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 0 on a separate CD ROM provides powerful photo editing tools plus intuitive organizing and sharing capabilities from the maker of Photoshop the leading image editing software worldwide See the on screen Getting Started Guide for instructions nnn About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software see the Start Here sheet Then read this book for instructions on E Loading paper E Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh E Maintaining the printer E Solving basic problems Please follow these guidelines throughout Warning Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Caution Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Note Notes contain important information about your printer Tip Tips contain additional hints for better printing For details about your printer and for network setup instructions and technical specifications see your on screen Reference Guide as described below 8 Welcome Viewing the On Screen Reference Guide You should have installed the on screen Reference Guide for your printer when you set up your printer as described on the Start Here sheet If not insert the printer software CD ROM and s
55. store com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for reseller referral 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 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing Ink cartridge replacement button 2 Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button The print head moves left to the ink cartridge replacement position Caution To avoid damaging the printer never move the print head by hand 40 Maintaining Your Printer 3 Use the printer software to check the ink levels and see which cartridge you need to replace Windows From an application open the printer software and check the ink levels on the Main tab See page 20 for instructions on opening the software You can also check the ink levels by pressing Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes or Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Faxes Right click the Stylus Photo 1280 and select Printing Preferences Macintosh OS X Choose Applications gt EPSON Printer Utility gt SP 1280 Click OK then click EPSON StatusMonitor 4 The color cartridge is on the right and the black cartridge is on the left Pull up the ink cartridge clamp The cartridge rises from its holder 5 Lift the cartridge out of the prin
56. t Film ColorLife Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper For this paper Select this Media Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes Epson Premium Bright White Paper Plain paper Epson Iron On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Photo Paper Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson All Purpose Glossy Paper Epson Photo Quality Glossy Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson ColorLife Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper Epson Photo Stickers Photo Quality Glossy Film Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies Printing from Start to Finish 33 D Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins extending the image all the way to the edges of the page Although BorderFree printing is a bit slower you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements without trimming Windows Follow these steps to print borderless photos on single sheets l 2 3 Start your photo application and open your pho
57. ter and dispose of it carefully Warning Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water 6 Unwrap the new ink cartridge Then remove only the yellow tape seal on top Caution You must remove the yellow seal from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage the cartridge Don t touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge you may inhibit normal operation and printing Black cartridge Color cartridge Maintaining Your Printer 41 7 Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you insert it Lower the cartridge so that the tabs rest on the hooks Caution Don t place the cartridge tabs under the hooks on the holder clamp you may damage the clamp when you close it 8 Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it snaps into place Make sure the cartridge tabs 9 Ifyou need to replace the other are positioned ink cartridge repeat steps 4 abovg thehogks through 8 before continuing with step 10 10 Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close the printer cover The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery 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 Caution Never turn off the pr
58. the on screen instructions 4 Restart your computer when you re done Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software Problem Solving 59 Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer see the contact information below If you need help with the software that came with your printer see the information on page 61 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 support epson com At this site you can download drivers and other files look at product documentation access troubleshooting information and receive technical advice through e mail Automated A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a Telephone Services day seven days a week To use these services you must have a touch tone telephone and call 800 922 8911 Your SoundAdvice Express Code is 68000 Use this code to quickly select the Epson Stylus Photo 1280 in Epson SoundAdvice To speak to a technical support representative dial m U S 562 276 7296 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday E 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
59. to file Click File gt Print Then click Properties or Preferences Make sure the mode is set to Automatic Select your paper type as the Media Type option Note See the inside back cover for a list of BorderFree papers Click the Paper tab You see the following s EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Properties Q Main gh Paper LE Layout Ee Utility a S Photo Paper 100 x Borderless Sheet Feeder Select Sheet Feeder and A j click the Borderless checkbox BES Paper Size g Photo Paper 100 x 150 mm vi Select the paper size Copies E IF Collate Copies CH GA ca Reverse Order N Orientation Portrait C Landscape Select the orientation Photo ia Color Controls MicroWeave On High Speed On Version 5 21 P OK Cancel Help 6 Choose Sheet Feeder or Roll Paper as your Paper Source 34 Printing from Start to Finish 7 Click the Borderless checkbox Read the message and click OK 8 Choose your Paper Size Note If you want borderless prints on 4 x 6 inch Glossy Photo Paper choose Photo Paper 4 x 6 in No Perforations You can also print borderless photos on letter size paper 9 Select the Orientation setting then click OK 10 Click OK or Print Macintosh OS X Follow these steps to print borderless photos on single sheets 1 Start your photo application and open your photo file 2 Click File gt Page Setup You see the Page Attributes dialog box 3 In the Format f
60. tomatic It s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper m Choose the Media Type for your paper If you re Meda Tupe not sure which setting to select see page 33 Plain Paper x Plain Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper m For Ink select Color to print a color document Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper or black and white photograph Choose Black to _ Mate Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper print a grayscale or black text document Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film 4 Ink Jet Transparencies Note The Automatic setting for Mode gives you the Ink Jet Back Light Film best combination of quality and speed for most prints ColorLife Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper For the highest print quality Photo RPM on selected papers click Custom then click the Advanced button that appears See Customizing Windows Print Settings on page 27 for instructions on selecting Photo RPM 6 Click OK to save your settings return to the Print window and print Note For more information about printer settings click the Help button You can also right click any item on the screen and then click What s This Printing from Start to Finish 21 After a moment this window 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 8 EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 USBOO1 EER Untitled Notepad P
61. ts 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 is not transferable and will not apply to products purchased from an end user This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by Epson This warranty does not cover ribbons ink cartridges or third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer or user added boards or components Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced you will be held responsible for the costs incurred 68 Notices THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPR
62. ur computer not over a network You can also clean the print head by holding down the 68 maintenance button on the control panel for three seconds when the D maintenance light is off Caution When you don t turn on your printer for a long time the print quality can decline It s a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality 37 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1 Make sure the printer is on but not printing and the 68 maintenance light is off Note You can t clean the print head if the 6 8 maintenance light is flashing or on Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead 2 Windows Open an application and select Print from the File menu Click Properties or Preferences Then click the Utility tab Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder on your hard drive Double click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer list Then click OK On the Utility menu click the Head Cleaning button 4 Follow the instructions on the screen Head Cleaning xi to clean the print head Cleaning takes about 30 seconds during which the printer makes some noise and the power light flashes 4 Click the Start button to clean the print head nozzles Only clean the print head when faint areas or gaps appear in your printout because cleaning C a uti on N ever tu rn of f th e p ri n te r consumes ink Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print hea
63. ustomizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Media Type Printing Borderless Photos Windows Macintosh OS X 19 20 22 23 27 27 31 33 34 34 35 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer PROBLEM SOLVING Printer Parts Diagnosing Printer Problems Checking the Control Panel Lights Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Windows Printer Software Where To Get Help Software Technical Support 4 Contents 37 37 38 39 39 40 43 45 46 47 48 49 49 51 52 52 53 54 56 58 59 60 61 NOTICES Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ENERGY STAR Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America Inc Limited Warranty INDEX 63 63 63 64 65 65 66 67 68 71 Contents 5 6 Contents Welcome Your Epson Stylus Photo 1280 printer delivers state of the art print quality for both professional and home office users With resolutions up to 5760 x 720 dpi it s the i
64. ve it from its foil package Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use can result in reduced print quality m Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton For best results use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them E Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it Do not shake an ink cartridge this can cause leakage Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them This could damage the print head m Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge This may affect normal operation and printing m Ifyou remove an ink cartridge for later use protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port making covers or plugs unnecessary but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area m Before transporting the printer make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to make sure it remains in the proper position ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner Epson has determined that this product meets
65. y extensions and close the tray 6 Repack the printer and attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with it See the Start Here sheet for details Keep the printer level as you transport it After transporting the printer remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer If you notice a decline in print quality clean the print head see page 37 if output is misaligned align the print head see page 43 46 Maintaining Your Printer Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems m First see Diagnosing Printer Problems on page 49 to help determine the cause of the problem m Then see Problems and Solutions on page 52 for solutions to common setup and printing problems Caution It s a good idea to check Epson s support web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver Visit http support epson com and check the section for your printer to see if there is a new driver available free of charge for downloading to your computer Download instructions are posted for your convenience 47 Printer Parts Paper support Sheet feeder Right edge guide Printer cover Output tray Output tray extensions Ink cartridge holders not removable Control panel Paper thickness lever Maintenance light Power light Ink cartridge replacement button Roll paper Maintenance P
66. y whiter or shinier The ink cartridges may need replacing To replace an ink cartridge see page 39 Try using Automatic mode See page 21 Windows or page 25 Macintosh OS X for instructions Run the Print Head Alignment utility see page 43 for instructions Set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position Set the lever to the position when you print on thicker paper or envelopes You may also need to turn off High Speed in the printer software E The print head nozzles may need cleaning see page 37 for instructions 54 Problem Solving Your printout is blurry or smeared Make sure your paper isn t damp or curled or loaded face down the printable side should be face up If it s damp or curled reload a new stack of paper Use a support sheet with special paper or try loading your paper one sheet at a time Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on screen Reference Guide Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks Run the Print Head Alignment utility See page 43 for instructions Check the paper thickness lever position If it s in the position your printer is set for thicker paper or envelopes See page 13 If you ve loaded other paper your image may smear For most papers set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position E Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing especially when you re pr
67. you turn your printer off and then on again Problem Solving 597 m If extra paper feeds after a print job or after you turn on the printer press the amp roll paper button for three seconds to rewind the paper You may need to repeat this step to rewind the paper completely Then press the D maintenance button to turn off the amp D maintenance light Finally reload the paper and press the roll paper button again to resume printing m If paper is curled roll the paper inside the uncurling sheet in the direction opposite to the paper s curl You don t need to uncurl the entire roll only about 9 inches See page 15 for details Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted as if viewed in a mirror Turn off Flip Horizontal in the Advanced dialog box or the Mirror setting in your application If you re printing on Epson Iron On Transfer Paper the image should be inverted The printer prints blank pages E Make sure your printer is selected in Windows or as the active printer in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center 58 Problem Solving E The print head nozzles may need cleaning See page 37 The margins are incorrect m Make sure the paper settings in your printer software are correct for your paper size See page 20 Windows or page 23 Macintosh OS X for instructions E See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for your pa

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