Page 2 - Where to Find Information; The Setup & Daily Use guide; Setup; Online Guides included on the CD-ROM; Reference Guide
Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size FRONT.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Where to Find Information The Setup & Daily Use guide Read this manual first to set up and begin using your printer. This manual includes the following information. ❏ S...
Page 5 - Safety Instructions; Important Safety Instructions; Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
3 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SAFETY.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked o...
Page 6 - A Few Precautions; When using the printer; Always turn the printer off using the
4 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SAFETY.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer...
Page 7 - When handling the ink cartridges; Do not shake an ink cartridge this can cause leakage.; When choosing a place for the printer; Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
5 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SAFETY.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ When handling the ink cartridges ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏ If ink gets on ...
Page 8 - ENERGY STAR Compliance; Warnings
6 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SAFETY.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Note for French-speaking users:Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an E NERGY S TAR P...
Page 9 - Setting Up Your Printer; System Requirements; For PCs; To use your printer, you need Microsoft
Setting Up Your Printer 7 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Setting Up Your Printer System Requirements For PCs To use your printer, you need Microsoft ® Windows ® 95, Windows ® 98, or Windows ® NT 4.0; and...
Page 10 - For Macintosh computers; To use this printer, your Apple; Environment; from the Apple menu and
8 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ For Macintosh computers To use this printer, your Apple ® Macintosh ® must meet the following system requirements. You also need a standard Apple ...
Page 12 - Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
10 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions sheet feeder edge guides output tray extension output tray printer cover paper support ink cartridge cl...
Page 13 - Buttons
Setting Up Your Printer 11 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Buttons Lights Button Function P Power Turns the printer on and off. Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the power is on. E Load/E...
Page 14 - Attaching the Paper Support
12 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the pri...
Page 15 - Installing the Ink Cartridges; Before installing the ink cartridges, note the following.
Setting Up Your Printer 13 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Installing the Ink Cartridges Before installing the ink cartridges, note the following. w Warning: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. U...
Page 16 - Turn on the printer; power light flashes and the
14 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 2. Turn on the printer . The print head moves to the left, which to the ink cartridge install position. The P power light flashes and the B and A...
Page 17 - Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your printer.
Setting Up Your Printer 15 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 4. Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your printer. Next, remove only the yellow tape seals from each cartridge. c Caution: ❏ Remove ...
Page 18 - Press the ink cartridge clamps down until they lock in place.
16 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 6. Press the ink cartridge clamps down until they lock in place. c Caution:Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again un...
Page 19 - Connecting the Printer to Your PC; Connecting to a parallel interface; Follow these steps to connect your printer.
Setting Up Your Printer 17 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 8. Close the printer cover. Now you are ready to connect the printer to your computer. To connect the printer to your PC, see the next section. T...
Page 20 - Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface; Installing the Printer Software in Your PC; Your printer software includes:
18 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on bot...
Page 21 - Driver disk creation utility
Setting Up Your Printer 19 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ ❏ UtilitiesThe Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top operating condition. ❏ EPSON Sta...
Page 22 - Install Printer Driver/Utility; Installing in Windows 98 with USB interface
20 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 2. Double-click Install Printer Driver/Utility to start the printer software installation. 3. When the installation is complete, click OK . EPSON...
Page 23 - Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh; Follow these steps to connect the printer:
Setting Up Your Printer 21 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh Note:To connect to an iMac computer using the USB port, see the USB User’s Guide shipped with your print...
Page 24 - Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh
22 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ See the next section for instructions on installing the printer software. You must install the printer software before using your printer. For in...
Page 25 - Follow these steps to install your printer software:
Setting Up Your Printer 23 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ ColorSync 2.0 and ProfilesMatches the colors in your printout with the colors displayed on your screen automatically. Use this when printing scan...
Page 26 - After the initial screen appears, click Continue. The following
24 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 4. After the initial screen appears, click Continue. The following dialog box appears. 5. If you want to install all of the printer software incl...
Page 27 - Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser; Compatible
Setting Up Your Printer 25 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser After you install the printer software, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. You have to ch...
Page 28 - Inactive; Loading Paper
26 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ ❏ If you are using an AppleTalk network, an alert message may appear when you click the port. In this case, reselect the other port, or make Appl...
Page 29 - Lower the output tray and slide out the extension. Next, slide
Setting Up Your Printer 27 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension. Next, slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the edge guides is slightly wi...
Page 30 - Printing Your First Page for Windows; Follow these steps to print the README file:
28 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ ❏ Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the edge guide. Printing Your First Page for Windows After loading paper, you are re...
Page 32 - Close; Printing Your First Page for Macintosh
30 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 10. Click Close , OK , or Print to print. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will app...
Page 33 - Page Setup; or; Landscape
Setting Up Your Printer 31 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 3. Open the EPSON folder and double-click the README file. 4. Choose Page Setup from the File menu. This brings up the dialog box shown below. 5....
Page 34 - Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media
32 Setting Up Your Printer Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 9. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list. 10. Select Color as the Ink option. 11. Make sure the Mode option is set ...
Page 35 - Loading Special Paper; Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
Loading Special Paper 33 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Loading Special Paper You can print on a wide variety of special media, including ink jet paper, photo-quality glossy film or paper, photo paper, t...
Page 36 - Photo Paper
34 Loading Special Paper Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide. Photo Quality Ink Jet Card, Ink Jet Note Card, a...
Page 37 - Photo Paper Cards
Loading Special Paper 35 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size SETUP.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ *Take care not to not print on support sheets loaded under special media. Panoramic Photo Paper and Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper One sheet at a...
Page 38 - Replacing Ink Cartridges; Using the printer's control panel
36 Replacing Ink Cartridges Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size INK.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Replacing Ink Cartridges Using the printer's control panel The printer’s indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ...
Page 39 - power light should be on,
Replacing Ink Cartridges 37 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size INK.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 1. Make sure the printer is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. (Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by ...
Page 40 - Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace
38 Replacing Ink Cartridges Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size INK.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. When you do, the cartridge will rise partly out of the car...
Page 41 - Place the ink cartridge gently into the cartridge holder with
Replacing Ink Cartridges 39 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size INK.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ c Caution: ❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Leaving the tape on when you install the cartridge will permanently damage i...
Page 42 - and
40 Replacing Ink Cartridges Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size INK.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ c Caution:Do not open the ink cartridge clamp after installing a cartridge. If you open the ink cartridge clamp, the ink cartridge becomes unusabl...
Page 43 - Maintenance; Checking the Print Head Nozzles; Using the Nozzle Check Utility; For Windows users
Maintenance 41 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size MAINT.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be abl...
Page 44 - Using the control panel buttons; load/eject button and press the; power button to turn off the printer after it finishes
42 Maintenance Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size MAINT.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Using the control panel buttons 1. Hold down the E load/eject button and press the P power button to turn on the printer. After printer operations start, rel...
Page 45 - Cleaning the Print Head; When the; Using the Head Cleaning utility
Maintenance 43 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size MAINT.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing, there is a problem with the printer. Thi...
Page 46 - For Macintosh users
44 Maintenance Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size MAINT.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 3. Follow the messages on your screen. For Macintosh users 1. Click the Utility icon button in the Print dialog box. Then click the Head Cleaning button. 2. ...
Page 47 - Aligning the Print Head
Maintenance 45 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size MAINT.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ If the print quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. To replace an ink cartridg...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting; Error Indicators
Troubleshooting 47 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Troubleshooting Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems with the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops wor...
Page 51 - Typical Problems and Solutions; Print quality problems; Horizontal banding; Run the Print Head Alignment utility.; Color gaps
Troubleshooting 49 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Typical Problems and Solutions Most printer problems have simple solutions. Define the problem from those below and apply the recommended solutions. For ...
Page 52 - black and; Blurry or smeared printout; Paper feed or paper jam problems
50 Troubleshooting Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ ❏ Check the B black and A color ink out lights. If a light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge. See “Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge” in the online R...
Page 53 - Cancelling Printing; To cancel printing, follow the steps below.; For Windows; Click the; For Macintosh; When background printing is on; EPSON Monitor3
Troubleshooting 51 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Cancelling Printing To cancel printing, follow the steps below. For Windows When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your ...
Page 54 - button, then click the; When background printing is off; Hold down the
52 Troubleshooting Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ 2. Click the button, then click the stop button to cancel the print job. Note:If the printing is not cancelled by the above way, press the P power button...
Page 55 - Where to Get Help; Printer model; For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users; World Wide Web
Troubleshooting 53 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Where to Get Help If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your printer docume...
Page 56 - Faxon EPSON
54 Troubleshooting Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information. To use F...
Page 57 - and on Faxon; Pre Sales Enquiry Desk; the following information:; For Australian Users; EPSON FAXBACK
Troubleshooting 55 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ ❏ Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period A full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services is available ...
Page 58 - EPSON Bulletin Board System; The Helpdesk numbers are:
56 Troubleshooting Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers. Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions. If you have a...
Page 59 - For Singapore Users; Contact the telephone and fax numbers below:; For Hong Kong Users; Internet home page; Product information
Troubleshooting 57 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. ...
Page 60 - Electronic bulletin board system; For Philippines Users
58 Troubleshooting Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of pri...
Page 61 - Options and Consumable Products; Interface cables; Parallel Interface Cable (shielded) C83602
Options and Consumable Products 59 Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size OPTION.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 R Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Options and Consumable Products Interface cables You can use any interface cable that meets the following specifications. See your compu...
Page 62 - Ink cartridges; Black ink cartridge
60 Options and Consumable Products Tasmaniashortset.bk Rev. C A5 size OPTION.FM 10/7/99 Pass 2 L Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______ N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ Ink cartridges EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, EPSON offers specifically designed media fo...
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