Epson R300 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer User manual

Color Ink Jet Printer
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User’s Guide
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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
Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1
A few precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Using a printer stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing the Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Installing the software for Windows 95 or Windows 98 . . 2-12
Installing the software for Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Making diskettes of the printer software . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
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Chapter 3 Starting to Print
Loading Plain Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Accessing the Printer Driver and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
From Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
From Windows 95 or Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
From Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Getting Information Through Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
From Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
From Windows 95 or Windows 98 Start menu . . . . . . . . 3-7
From Windows 3.1 Program Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Chapter 4 Printing on Special Paper
Setting the Paper Thickness and Adjust Levers . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Setting the paper thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Setting the adjust lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Loading Special Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
About special media cleaning sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation
Replacing the Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Diagnosing the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Error indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Printer operation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Printing quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Increasing the Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Fixing Ink Cartridge Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Appendix Printer Specifications
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Ink Cartridge (S020138) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Glossary
Index
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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❑Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a
radiator or heat source.
❑Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❑Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
Do not 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.
❑Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❑If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure
the total ampere rating of all 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.
❑Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp
cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.
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❑Except as specifically explained in this guide 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 cabinet
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.
❑If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-
current protection for this printer, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit
einem 16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
A few precautions
Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to
read through the following list of precautions before operating
your ink jet printer.
❑Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
cartridge during printing.
❑Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage the
printer.
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❑Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of ink
cartridges. If ink gets 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 ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
❑Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the ink
cartridge 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 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 carton. 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 power switch. The
Ppower light flashes until the print head is capped, which
means it is at rest in the far right position. Do not unplug
the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the
Ppower light stops flashing. The printer caps the print
head when no data is received for several seconds.
❑Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is
in the far right position and the ink cartridge is in place.
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Printer
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Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
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Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
paper support
edge guides
printer cover
sheet feeder
control
panel
left edge guide
lock lever
paper thickness
lever
power
switch
01
adjust lever
power
light
ink cartridge clamp
paper out
light
ink out
light
cleaning
button load/eject
button
02
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