Epson 900N User manual

Epson America, Inc.
Stylus COLOR 900N
User’s Guide

Copyright Notice
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written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
printers.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Trademarks
EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks and ESC/P 2 is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION. SoundAdvice is a service mark and EPSON FaxAdvice and PhotoEnhance are 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.
Copyright © 1999 by Epson America, Inc. 2/99
CPD 8051
Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.
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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:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du
Canada.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION 1
How to Use Your Documentation 2
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3
Windows/PC System Requirements 4
Macintosh System Requirements 5
ENERGY STAR Compliance 6
Year 2000 Ready 6
Printer Parts 6
About Your Software 7
Important Safety Instructions 8
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 9
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 11
Unpack the Printer 11
Attach the Paper Support 12
Install the Ink Cartridges 13
Load Paper 16
Connect the Printer to Your Network 17
Printing a Status Sheet 17
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER FOR THE NETWORK 19
Install the Network Software 21
Installing EPSON Net!2 21
Installing Status Monitor 2 23
Configuring for NetWare 26
Using NwAdmin to Set Up Your Printer 26
Using EPSON Net!2 to Configure the Card in Print Server Mode 33
Configuring for TCP/IP 39
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Configuring for AppleTalk 44
Configuring for NetBEUI 46
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER ON THE WORKSTATIONS 49
Installing the Printer Driver 49
Installing in Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 50
Installing in Windows 3.1x 51
Installing on a Macintosh 52
Printing a Test Page 53
INSTALLING AND USING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUAL 55
Installing the Manual 55
Installing Acrobat Reader 56
Opening Your Electronic Manual 56
Navigating an Electronic Manual 57
BASIC PRINTING 59
Printing with Windows 60
Printing with a Macintosh 64
Using Custom Project Types 67
Using the Advanced Dialog Box 70
Using Special Papers 73
EPSON Photo Paper 73
Envelopes 75
Selecting the Correct Media Type 76
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 77
Cleaning the Print Head 77
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 78
Using the Control Panel 79
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 80
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Replacing an Ink Cartridge 80
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 81
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 83
Aligning the Print Head 85
Cleaning the Printer 86
Transporting the Printer 87
PROBLEM SOLVING 89
Diagnosing Printer Problems 89
Checking the Control Panel Lights 89
Running a Printer Check 91
Problems and Solutions 92
Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software 92
Problems Getting Good Print Quality 93
Uninstalling Printer Software 97
Uninstalling Your Printer Driver 97
Uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 2 99
Uninstalling EPSON Net!2 100
Where To Get Help 100
INSTALLING SOFTWARE FROM DISKETTES 103
Creating the Software Diskettes 103
Using the Disk Creation Utility 103
Copying Macintosh Files 106
Ordering Printer Software Diskettes 106
Installing EPSON Net!2 107
Installing EPSON Net!2 in Windows 107
Installing EPSON Net!2 on a Macintosh 108
Installing Status Monitor 2 108
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Installing the Printer Driver in Windows 110
Installing the Printer Driver in Macintosh 111
INDEX 113
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Introduction
Your EPSON Stylus®COLOR 900N Professional Series printer/print server is the
ideal output device for business graphics, digital photographs, and more. You can
print anything from reports and resumes to photos and greeting cards with fabulous
results.
The printer comes with these features:
■Resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dpi, even on plain paper
■Smallest ink droplets available (3 picoliters) for finest detail and smoothest
gradations
■EPSON’s unique variable micro droplet technology for superior image quality
■Integrated Ethernet card for complete network connectivity
■Flexible resource sharing for multiple types of networks and operating systems
■Four-color printing for photo quality color and sharp black text on plain paper or
a variety of special media
■Great results on any paper size, including letter, legal, envelope, card, and
panoramic paper
■High durability
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How to Use Your Documentation
This Start Here book explains how to set up your printer and covers basic printing and
maintenance procedures. It contains the following information:
Setting Up Your Printer explains how to set up your printer and connect it to the
network.
Configuring Your Printer for the Network gives instructions for installing the
network software and using it to configure the printer.
Installing the Printer Driver on the Workstations tells you how to install the printer
driver on the network workstations and configure the port settings so they can see the
printer on the network.
Installing and Using Your Printer Manual explains how to install and use your
electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900N Manual.
Basic Printing covers the basics of printing with Windows®or Macintosh®.
Maintaining Your Printer gives instructions for replacing ink cartridges, cleaning and
aligning the print heads, and cleaning and transporting the printer.
Problem Solving provides solutions for problems you may have. (For solutions to
network problems, see Chapter 12 in your Administrator’s Manual.)
Installing Software From Diskettes tells you how to create or order diskettes and
install your printer software from them.
An Index is included at the end of the book.
After you have set up your system(s) as described in this book, refer to the
Administrator’s Manual for additional network, configuration, and Ethernet card
information. See the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900N Manual for detailed
instructions on using your printer.
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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Please follow these guidelines:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints for better printing.
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Windows/PC System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system should have:
■An IBM®compatible PC with at least a 386/25 (for Windows 3.1x),
486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 or Windows NT®4.0), or 486/66 MHz (for
Windows 98) processor
■DOS, Microsoft®Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
■At least 16MB of RAM (32MB recommended for Windows 95 or 98, or 64MB
for Windows NT 4.0)
■At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended)
■VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor
■Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive (quad [4x] or faster recommended) for
installing the printer software
■Ethernet network connection
■A twisted-pair (10BaseT or 100BaseTX) cable to connect the printer’s Ethernet
card to your network
For information on OS/2®and UNIX®, see your Administrator’s
Manual
.
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Macintosh System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have:
■One of the following Macintosh models:
LC475, LC575, LC630
Macintosh Quadra®series
Macintosh Centris®series
PowerBook®series (190, 520, 540, 550, or later)
PowerBook Duo®280, 2300c/100
Performa®475, 575, 588, 630, 5210 or later
Power Macintosh®series
iMac™series
■System 7.5.1 or later (7.6 or later recommended), or iMac with System 8.1 or
later
■At least 16MB of available RAM (32MB recommended)
■At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended)
■RGB display or better
■Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive (quad [4x] or faster recommended) for
installing the printer software
■Network connection to Ethernet
■A twisted-pair (10BaseT or 100BaseTX) cable to connect the printer’s Ethernet
card to your network
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ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary
partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the
introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines,
and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Year 2000 Ready
Your EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your
network and computer systems are also ready for the year 2000.
Printer Parts
ink cartridge
clamps
thickness
lever
control panel
sheet feeder
left edge
guide
output tray
extensions
output tray
printer cover
paper support
right edge guide
status sheet
button
Ethernet card
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About Your Software
The printer software CD-ROM includes all the software you need for configuring
your printer and printing:
■The EPSON Net!2 utility (for Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and
Macintosh) allows you to configure your printer for protocols including Novell®
NetWare®, TCP/IP, and AppleTalk®.
■EPSON Status Monitor 2 for Windows allows you to monitor your printer over
the network and use TCP/IP for printing in Windows 98/Windows 95
peer-to-peer networks.
■Your printer driver (for Windows and Macintosh) runs your printer and lets you
control how your documents look.
■The EPSON Driver Disk Creation utility lets you create diskettes for systems that
don’t have CD-ROM drives.
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Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use
the printer safely and effectively:
■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 Ppower button. Don’t
switch off the power strip, or unplug the printer until the
power light is off.
■Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent
or direct sunlight.
■Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through
the slots.
■Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
■Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets
on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on
and off.
■Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée
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.
■Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the
printer yourself.
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■Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the
printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate
normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
■Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing.
■Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridge. If it does get
on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
■Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
■Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in
damage to the print head.
■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 may become unusable
otherwise.
■Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its foil package.
Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced
print quality.
■Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For
best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them.
■Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
■Always turn the printer off using the Ppower button. When you press this
button, the
Ppower light flashes briefly then goes out. Do not unplug the printer
or turn off the power to the printer until the
Ppower light is off.
■Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped in the far right
position and the ink cartridges are in place.
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Setting Up Your Printer
This chapter describes how to set up your printer by doing the following:
■Unpack the printer
■Attach the paper support
■Install the ink cartridges
■Load paper
■Connect the printer to your network
Unpack the Printer
Remove any packing material from the printer as described on the unpacking sheet in
the printer box. Then make sure you have these items:
You’ll also need a network cable to connect your printer.
this Start Here book
Administrator’s
Manual
EPSON
Photo Paper Pack
printer software
CD-ROM
black ink cartridge color ink cartridge
printer
paper support
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Attach the Paper Support
Insert the paper support into the slots at the back of the printer’s sheet feeder.
Put the printer near an available grounded outlet, but avoid areas:
■With high temperature or humidity
■In direct sunlight or dusty conditions
■Near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or
cordless telephone base units
Also be sure to check safety requirements and follow all the
safety instructions in the Introduction.
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Install the Ink Cartridges
1. Make sure the printer is turned off (the Ppower button should be up). Then
plug the printer’s power cord into a grounded outlet.
Don’t use an outlet controlled by a wall switch or timer, or one
that uses the same circuit as a large appliance. This may
disrupt the power, which can erase memory or even damage
the power supply.
2. Unwrap the ink cartridges. Then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on
the top, as shown. Don’t pull off the blue portion or remove the clear seal
underneath the cartridge.
To ensure the print heads charge correctly, install the ink
cartridges that came with your printer.
You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the
cartridge or you will permanently damage it. It’s okay if a small
corner of the yellow tape stays on the cartridge.
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