Epson Stylus Scan 2500 User manual

User’s Guide
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Copyright © 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5
1183 AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name: Multi Function Printer
Model: C130A
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
Directive 89/336/EEC:EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC: EN 60950
H. Horiuchi
President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
August 1999

Contents 1
Contents
Chapter 1 Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Chapter 2 Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
When using the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
When handling the ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Chapter 3 Paper Handling
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Loading Plain Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
About special media cleaning sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Loading Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch, 200 x 300 mm) . . . . . . .3-8
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Removing the perforated margins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Storing EPSON Photo Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software for Windows
Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Getting more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Accessing the printer software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

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Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Making the Media Type setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Using the Automatic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Using Photo Enhance mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using custom settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Using the Advanced settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Modifying the printout style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Using the Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Nozzle Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Head Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Print Head Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Printer and Option Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Speed & Progress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Getting Information With Online Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Accessing help from your application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Accessing help from the start menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Increasing the Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
General tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Using the High Speed Copies feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Chapter 5 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for
Windows
Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Using EPSON Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Chapter 6 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh
Printer Software Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Making the Media Type settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Using the Automatic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

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Using Photo Enhance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Using the Custom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Using the Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Saving and deleting your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Using your saved settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Changing the page setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Defining a custom paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Modifying the layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Setting a print time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Previewing your printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Saving print data in files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Using the Printer Utilities for Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
EPSON StatusMonitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23
Print Head Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23
Chapter 7 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for
Macintosh
Using the EPSON StatusMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Making Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Controlling Background Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Using EPSON Monitor3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Changing the priority of print jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Chapter 8 Scanner
Placing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Scanning Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
Starting EPSON TWAIN through your
application software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
Scanning an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
Scanning by Pressing the Scan button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
Using the Scan Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
The Scan Button Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

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EPSON SMART PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
PageManager for EPSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Setting up EPSON Scanner Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Setting Up the Scan Button Feature for Windows 98. . . . . 8-18
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Using the Film Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Using the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Scanning From the EPSON TWAIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59
Auto Locate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59
Chapter 9 Copier
About the Copy Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Loading the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Placing the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
How to Make Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Loading paper into the Automatic Document Feeder. . . . 9-9
Loading documents manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Using the Control Panel feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
LCD panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Copy button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Stop/Clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Paper Size button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
B&W/Color button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Copies button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Reduce/Enlarge button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Quality button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Lighter/Darker button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Changing the Control Panel Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Status Sheet Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Bottom Margin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Set Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Using the Copy Utility (from EPSON SMART PANEL) . . . . . . 9-17

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Accessing the Copy Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Making Copy Settings in the Copy Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Chapter 10 Replacing Ink Cartridges
Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Using the Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Chapter 11 Maintenance
Checking the Print Head Nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
Using the Nozzle Check utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
Using the control panel buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Cleaning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
Using the Head Cleaning utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
Using the control panel buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-8
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-9
Calibrating Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10
Calibrating Your Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-11
Using ICM, ICM/sRGB (For Windows 98/95 Users). . . . .11-13
Replacing the fluorescent lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Optional Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide. . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Clearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-20
Cleaning the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-22
Transporting the Stylus Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-23
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
Diagnosing the Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
Running a printer operation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
.Printing and Copying problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-7

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Print and Copy Quality Could Be Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7
Cannot print or copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Paper Doesn’t Feed Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
Printouts Are Not What You Expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Scanning Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
Operating problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
Quality problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
Improving scan speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
Troubleshooting the Parallel Port (Windows 98/95) . . . . . . . . . 12-22
Printing or scanning speed is slow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
A communication error occurs during
printing or scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
USB (Windows 98) Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
USB Printer Device Driver or Stylus Scan Driver (Printer)
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
Stylus Scan driver (scanner) problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-27
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-32
Chapter 13 Options and Consumable Products
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Consumable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Appendix A Tips for Color Printing
Basics of Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Image Resolution and Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Guidelines for Using Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Appendix B Product Specifications
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Printable area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Ink Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

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Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Initialization Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-11
Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-11
Interface Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-12
Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-12
USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-12
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-13
For PCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-13
For Macintosh computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-14
Glossary
Index

Stylus Scan Parts and Functions 1-1
Chapter 1
Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

1-2 Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions
edge guide
output tray
sheet feeder
document cover
Power button
paper support
internal
cover adjust lever
control pa
n
document table
option cover
maintenance cover

Stylus Scan Parts and Functions 1-3
Control panel
You can control copy, print and scan functions with the control
panel, and also check device status.
There are four control panel operation modes. LCD panel
messages and operation vary by mode.
Copy Mode Thisisthenormalmode,andinthismodethesystem isready
to make a copy.
The LCD will display the following items:
Reduce/Enlarge, B&W/Color, Quality, Copies
Set-up
Mode This mode is used to change Copy settings.
Use this mode to change settings with the panel buttons.
Status
Mode The system switches to this mode when the Stylus Scan is performing an action (print, scan or copy).
Error and status messages are displayed.
Menu Mode Hold down the Quality and B&W/Color buttons for 3 seconds
to enter this mode. It is used to set the following items:
Status sheet, bottom margin and Metric/US select
Panel language select, Restore defaults
Copy Stop/Clear
CopiesQualityB&W/ColorReduce/Enlarge
Scan
Error
Set
ItemReturnHold for Menu
Darker/LighterPaper Size
Operate

1-4 Stylus Scan Parts and Functions
The control panel is composed of four major parts.
Status indicators: The status of the Stylus Scan is indicated with
these two lights.
Printer: The printer is controlled with these two buttons.
Scanner: The Scan button controls scanner operation.
Light Status
Operate Comes on when the Stylus Scan is on.
Flashes when warming up, receiving data, copying, printing,
scanning,replacinganinkcartridge,chargingink,orcleaning
the print head.
Error Comes on when the Stylus Scan has an error.
Check the message on the LCD panel for details.
Button Function
E
Load/Eject
If released quickly: Feeds or ejects paper loaded at sheet
feeder. If print head is at ink cartridge change location, it
returns to home position.
If held for 3 seconds: Moves the print head to the color or
black ink cartridge change position.
R
Cleaning
If released quickly: No action unless the print head is at the
cartridge change position. If the head is at the change
position, it returns to the home position.
If held for 3 seconds: Starts cleaning the print head; or, if a
cartridge is low or if a cartridge is missing, the print head
moves to the cartridge-replacement position.
Button Function
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Scan
The hardware switch to execute scanning and transfer the
scanned image to assignedapplication software. To use this
feature, you need to set up the software.

Stylus Scan Parts and Functions 1-5
Copy: This button controls the copy function.
Button Function
x
Copy
Starts copying.
The default copy settings are:
Reduce/Enlarge 100%
B&W/Color B&W
Quality Normal
Copies 1
y
Stop/Clear
Changes the copy status:
Cancels the copy, and ejects the paper.
In the Copy Mode, returns the Copies setting to one.
In the Set-up Mode, returns the selected set-up item to
default.
Paper Size Sets the paper size to be used for copying.
Depending on the Metric/US selection made in the Menu
Mode, the following paper sizes will be selected:
Metric: A4, B5, A6
US: Letter, Half L, 5x8"
B&W/Color Selects color or black-and-white copy.
Hold down the Quality button and B&W/Color button for 3
secondstoentertheMenuMode.In theMenuModeyoucan
control several items.
Quality Sets the copy quality.
B&W: Normal, Fine
Color: Normal, Fine, Photo
When Photo is selected for a color copy, be sure to use
EPSON Photo Paper.
Hold down the Quality button and B&W/Color button for 3
secondstoentertheMenuMode.In theMenuModeyoucan
control several items.
Copies Sets the number of copies, from 1 to 20.
Use the + button to increase the number, and the - button to
decrease it.
Darker/
Lighter Sets the copy density.
Press the + or - buttons to access the density setting screen,
and set the desired density.
Reduce/
Enlarge Sets the magnification ratio.
Press the + or - buttons to access the Reduce/Enlarge
screen, and set the desired magnification ratio.

Safety Instructions 2-1
Chapter 2
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
A Few Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
When using the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
When handling the ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

2-2 Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before starting to use your Stylus
Scan. Alsobe suretofollow allwarningsandinstructionsmarked
on the Stylus Scan.
❏Unplug the Stylus Scan before cleaning. Clean with a damp
cloth only. Do not use cleaning fluid or detergents on the
Stylus Scan.
❏Do not place the Stylus Scan on an unstable surface, or near a
radiator or heat source.
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the Stylus Scan’s
cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Do not spill liquid on
the Stylus Scan.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus
Scan’s label.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuitas air controlsystems
or other high- loadoffice devices that regularly switch on and
off.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏Keeptheentirecomputersystemawayfrompotentialsources
ofelectromagneticinterference,suchasloudspeakersandthe
base units of cordless telephones.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

Safety Instructions 2-3
❏If you use an extension cord with the Stylus Scan, make sure
the total amperage 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.
❏Do not attempt to service the Stylus Scan yourself.
Unplug the Stylus Scan and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under any of the following conditions:
❏The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
Stylus Scan; the Stylus Scan has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged; the Stylus Scan does not operate normally or
exhibits a distinct change in performance.
❏To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-
current protection for this Stylus Scan, the building
installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
A Few Precautions
When using the Stylus Scan
❏Do not put your hand inside the Stylus Scan or touch the ink
cartridges during operation.
❏Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage
the Stylus Scan.
❏Always use the
P power button to turn off the Stylus Scan.
When this button is pressed, the Operate light flashes briefly
then goes off. Do not unplug the Stylus Scan or turn off the
power to the outlet until the Operatelightstopsflashing.The
scanner carriage must be secured with the Transportation
Lock.

2-4 Safety Instructions
❏Before transporting the Stylus Scan, make sure the print head
is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are
in place. The scanner carriage must be secured with the
Transportation Lock.
When handling the ink cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow
children to drink the ink or otherwise handle the cartridges.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If
ink gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with
water. If a discomfort or vision problems remain after a
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏Do not shake the ink cartridges. Cartridges may leak if
shaken.
❏Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from
its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time
before use may result in reduced print quality.
❏Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The
cartridge becomes unusable when you open the clamp.
❏Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton. For best results, use the ink cartridges
completely within six months of installing them.
❏Donotdismantlethe inkcartridgesortry torefill them. Doing
so may damage the print head.
When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan
❏Place the Stylus Scan on a flat, stable surface that extends
beyond the base of the machine in all directions. The Stylus
Scan will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

Safety Instructions 2-5
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity. Also keep the Stylus Scan away from direct
sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Leave enough room around the Stylus Scan to allow for
sufficient ventilation.
❏Place the Stylus Scan near a wall outlet where the power cord
can be easily unplugged.
E NERGY S TAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industryto 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.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
w
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c
Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
Stylus Scan.

Paper Handling 3-1
Chapter 3
Paper Handling
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Loading Plain Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
About special media cleaning sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Loading Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch, 200 x 300 mm) . . . . . . . .3-8
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Removing the perforated margins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Storing EPSON Photo Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12