Epson SC-P600 series User manual

User’s Guide
CMP0025-01 EN

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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
ImportantSafetyInstructions.................6
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 6
Whensettingupthisproduct...............6
Whenusingthisproduct...................7
Using the printer with a wireless connection. . . . 7
Whenhandlingtheinkcartridges............7
UsingtheLCDscreen(Touchpanel)..........7
MeaningofSymbols......................8
PrinterParts..............................9
Frontsection...........................9
Inside................................10
Back.................................10
Controlpanel..........................11
HomeScreenView......................12
PrinterFeatures..........................14
RealizingHighResolution.................14
RealizingHighProductivity................15
SuperiorEaseofUse.....................15
NotesonUsageandStorage..................17
Installationspace.......................17
Noteswhenusingtheprinter...............17
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............17
Notesonhandlinginkcartridges............18
Notesonhandlingpaper..................19
IntroducingtheSuppliedSoftware.............20
ContentsoftheSoftwareDisc..............20
SummaryofthePrinterDriver.............21
Basic Operations
LoadingCutSheets........................22
Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . . . 22
LoadingFineArtMedia..................23
LoadingPosterBoard....................25
LoadingandRemovingRollPaper.............27
LoadingRollPaper......................27
CuttingRollPaper......................28
RemovingRollPaper.....................28
Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . 29
LoadingCDsandDVDs..................29
RemovingtheCDsandDVDs..............30
BasicPrintingMethods(Windows)............31
BasicPrintingMethods(MacOSX)............33
Printablearea............................34
ThePrintedAreaforCutSheets.............34
ThePrintedAreaforRollPaper.............34
ThePrintedAreaforCDsandDVDs.........35
ChangingtheTypeofBlackInk...............35
SwitchingAutomatically..................35
SwitchingManually......................36
EnergySavingSettings.....................37
CancelingPrinting........................38
Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................40
FromtheStartbutton....................40
DisplayingHelp..........................41
ClicktheHelpButtontoDisplay............41
Right-clickontheitemyouwanttocheck.....41
CustomizingthePrinterDriver...............42
Saving various settings as your Select Settings
....................................42
Savingmediasettings....................42
Rearrangingdisplayitems.................43
SummaryoftheUtilityTab..................44
Uninstallingtheprinterdriver................46
Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................47
DisplayingHelp..........................47
UsingEpsonPrinterUtility4.................47
StartingEpsonPrinterUtility4.............47
EpsonPrinterUtility4Functions............47
Uninstallingtheprinterdriver................49
Printing Varieties
Auto Correct Color and Print Photos
(PhotoEnhance)..........................50
Correctcolorandprint.....................52
PrintingBlackandWhitePhotos..............55
Borderlessprinting........................58
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 58
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing
....................................59
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............60
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Enlarged/ReducedPrinting..................63
FittoPage/Scaletofitpapersize............63
FittoRollPaperWidth(Windowsonly).......64
CustomScaleSetting.....................65
Multi-PagePrinting.......................66
Manual Double-Sided Printing(Windows only)
......................................68
Cautions when Performing Double-Sided
Printing..............................68
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............68
Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets
andprint-Windowsonly)..................69
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............69
Joiningtheoutputpapertogether...........71
User-defined Paper Sizes/Custom Paper Sizes. . . . . 73
Bannerprinting(onrollpaper)...............75
LayoutManager(Windowsonly)..............77
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............78
Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings. . . . 79
PrintingfromaSmartDevice................80
UsingEpsoniPrint......................80
UsingAirPrint.........................81
Color Management Printing
AboutColorManagement...................82
ColorManagementPrintSettings.............82
Settingprofiles.........................83
Setting color management with the applications
......................................83
Setting color management with the printer driver
......................................84
Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)............................84
Color management printing by ColorSync
(MacOSX)............................85
Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windowsonly).....................86
Using the Control Panel
Menus.................................88
UsingtheMenu........................88
Setting Items for the Network Summary
Display...............................89
SettingItemsfortheSetupMenu............89
Maintenance
AdjustingthePrintHead....................94
Checkingforcloggednozzles...............94
HeadCleaning.........................95
Correcting Print Misalignment (Print Head
Alignment)............................95
ReplacingInkCartridges....................97
InkCartridgeProductNumbers............97
Howtoreplace.........................97
CleaningInsidethePrinter..................99
Problem Solver
Messages...............................100
Troubleshooting......................... 101
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 101
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints.........................102
PrintQuality/PrintResults................103
Unabletofeedorejectpaper...............105
Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder Jams During
Printing............................. 106
JammedFineArtMedia.................107
JammedPosterBoard................... 108
Rollpaperjam.........................109
TheCD/DVDTrayisjammed.............110
Others.............................. 110
Appendix
SupportedMedia.........................111
Itemdescriptions...................... 111
EpsonSpecialMediaTable............... 111
UsableCommerciallyPapers.............. 113
TransportingthePrinter................... 115
PreparingthePrinterforTransport......... 115
AfterTransport........................116
SpecificationsTable.......................117
StandardsandApprovals.................118
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite.................120
ContactingEpsonSupport..................120
BeforeContactingEpson.................120
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica...........121
HelpforUsersinEurope.................121
HelpforUsersinTaiwan.................121
HelpforUsersinAustralia............... 122
HelpforUsersinSingapore...............122
HelpforUsersinThailand................123
HelpforUsersinVietnam................123
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HelpforUsersinIndonesia...............123
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............124
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................124
HelpforUsersinIndia.................. 124
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 125
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Introduction
Important Safety
Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using the printer.
Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer.
When choosing a place for this
product
❏Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is
larger than this product. This product will not
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from
direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug
can be easily unplugged.
❏When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt
it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down.
Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges.
When setting up this product
❏Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s
cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care
not to spill liquid on this product.
❏This product’s power cord is for use with this
product only. Use with other equipment may result
in fire or electric shock.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded
power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same
circuit as copiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches
or automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the
product’s label.
❏Use only the power cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in fire or
electric shock.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏If you use an extension cord with this product,
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.
❏Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
❏Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered the product; the product has been dropped
or the cabinet damaged; the product does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
❏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 10 or 16
amp circuit breaker.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or
consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in
the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of
the correct size and rating.
❏When connecting the printer to a computer or
other device with a cable, ensure the correct
orientation of the connectors. Each connector has
only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector
in the wrong orientation may damage both devices
connected by the cable.
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When using this product
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or touch
the ink cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise
you may damage this product.
❏Always turn the product off using the Power button
on the control panel. When this button is pressed,
the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not
unplug the power cord or turn off the product until
the Power light stops flashing.
Using the printer with a wireless
connection
❏Do not use this product inside medical facilities or
near medical equipment. Radio waves from this
product may adversely affect the operation of
electrical medical equipment.
❏Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac
pacemakers. Radio waves from this product may
adversely affect the operation of cardiac
pacemakers.
❏Do not use this product near automatically
controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire
alarms. Radio waves from this product may
adversely affect these devices, and could lead to
accidents due to malfunction.
When handling the ink
cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and
do not drink.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain
after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏Shake new ink cartridges four or five times before
opening their packages.
❏Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their
packages; this can cause leakage.
❏Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on its
package.
❏Use up the ink cartridge within six months of
opening the package for best results.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill
them. This could damage the print head.
❏Do not touch the IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
This may affect normal operation and printing.
❏The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of
cartridge-related information, such as the ink
cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be
removed and reinserted freely. However, each time
the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed
because the printer automatically performs a
reliability check.
❏If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect
the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in
the same environment as this product. 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 supply port or
surrounding area.
❏Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this
can cause leakage.
❏Install the ink cartridge immediately after you
remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge
unpacked for a long time before using it, normal
printing may not be possible.
❏Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward.
Do not store cartridges upside down.
Using the LCD screen (Touch
panel)
❏The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or
dark spots, and because of its features it may have an
uneven brightness. These are normal and do not
indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.
Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
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❏If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands,
wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the
liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush
them immediately with water. If discomfort or
vision problems remain after a thorough flushing,
see a doctor immediately.
❏The exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if
it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
panel surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or
attempt to remove the broken pieces.
❏Press the LCD screen gently with your finger. Do
not press force or operate with your nails.
❏Do not operate by a sharp edge thing such as a ball
point pen, sharp pencil, stylus pen and so on.
❏Condensation inside the LCD screen due to abrupt
changes in temperature or humidity may cause
performance to deteriorate.
Meaning of Symbols
!
War
ning
Warnings must be followed to avoid
serious bodily injury.
!
Cauti
on
Cautions must be followed to avoid
bodily injury.
c
Imp
orta
nt
Important must be followed to avoid
damage to this product.
Note Notes contain useful or additional
information on the operation of this
product.
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Printer Parts
Front section
APrinter cover
Open when replacing ink cartridge, cleaning the
inside of the printer, or removing jammed paper.
The cover is normally closed when the printer is in
use.
BFront cover
Open before pulling out the front manual feed tray
or output trays.
COutput tray
Ejected paper is collected here. Extend the tray when
using the printer.
DFront manual feed tray
Press the center of the tray and pull it out to load fine
art media, poster board, or the CD/DVD tray.
EControl panel
U“Control panel” on page 11
FAuto sheet feeder
Automatically feeds paper.
GEdge guide
Move left and right depending on the size of the
paper that you want to load. This prevents paper
being fed at a slant.
HPaper support
Supports paper to prevent it from falling forward or
backward.
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Inside
ACartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 97
BInk absorber
Absorbs ink that bleeds past the edge of the paper
during borderless printing.
CPrint head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left
and right to print. Do not move the print head by
hand.
Back
AAC inlet
Connects the supplied power cable.
BAirflow vents
Exhausts internal air. Do not cover the vents.
CUSB port
Connects the USB cable.
DLAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
ERoll paper feeder
Paper feed slot for roll paper printing.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 27
FRear support
Open to use when loading fine art media or roll
paper.
U“Loading Fine Art Media” on page 23
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 27
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Control panel
APlight (power light)
On : The power is on.
Off : The power is off.
BPbutton (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
Cybutton (back button)
Press to return to the previous screen while the
Menu is displayed.
DScreen
Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages,
and so on. U“Home Screen View” on page 12
Eand buttons
Press to select menu items and setting values when a
menu is displayed.
Fbutton
Display the home screen.
U“Home Screen View” on page 12
Note:
You can change the angle of the control panel.
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Home Screen View
AThe icons indicate the status.
Check the meaning of icons in the following table.
Photo Black ink is selected.
Matte Black ink is selected.
The amount of remaining ink is nearing the
limit.
Displays the status of the wired LAN. This is
on when connected.
Indicates that a wireless LAN or wired LAN
connection has been established.
Or
Displays the connection and radio wave
status for the wireless LAN. The more lines
that are lit, the stronger the signal status.
When all of the lines are off, the wireless LAN
is disconnected. When only Nis on, wireless
LAN is searching or cannot be used.
Connection is established in ad hoc mode.
Connection is established in Wi-Fi Direct
mode.
Connection is established in AP mode.
Auto Sheet Feeder is selected in Load
Guide.
Fine Art Media is selected in Load Guide.
Poster Board is selected in Load Guide.
CD/DVD is selected in Load Guide.
Roll Paper is selected in Load Guide.
Turns on when Thick Paper is set to On.
Press the Bto Gicons to display menus such as
Settings and Checking
BLoad Guide/Media Setup button
Load Guide is displayed when paper is not loaded.
You can continue by checking the selected Load
Guide procedure on the screen.
Media Setup is displayed when paper is loaded. You
can set the Media Size and Media Type.
CInk remaining display button
Displays the approximate level of remaining ink and
the current status.
The icon for the ink cartridges changes as shown
below.
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: No error. The level of the indicator
changes depending on the amount of
ink remaining in the cartridge.
: Ink is low. You need to prepare a new
ink cartridge. We recommend replacing
the ink cartridge as soon as possible
because the ink may be expended while
printing.
Note:
During printing, ink replacement, or when an ink
cartridge error has occurred, the level and status of the
ink remaining is displayed.
As well as the above, the following icons are displayed.
: The amount of ink remaining is below the limit
or an error has occurred. Check the message on
the screen, and clear the error.
Ink color codes
Y
VLM
LC
VM
C
LLK
LK
PK
MK
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yellow
Vivid Light Magenta
Light Cyan
Vivid Magenta
Cyan
Light Light Black
Light Black
Photo Black
Matte Black
DBK Ink Change button
You can change from one type of black ink to
another.
U“Changing the Type of Black Ink” on
page 35
U“Supported Media” on page 111
ENetwork Summary Display button
Displays the status of the printer's connection to the
computer. You can also display Wi-Fi/Network
Settings and so on directly from the Menu.
U“Setting Items for the Network Summary
Display” on page 89
FF(setup) button
You can perform printer maintenance and adjust
printer settings.
U“Menus” on page 88
GCut/Eject button
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You can eject paper that has been loaded.
The following can be performed when roll paper is
loaded.
❏Move roll paper to the cutting position
❏Eject paper after moving the roll paper to the cutting
position
❏Eject roll paper
Printer Features
This ink jet color printer supports A3+ paper.
The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Resolution
The newly developed Epson UltraChrome HD ink
technology provides high definition for professional
needs.
Maximum black density
The new ink technology realizes maximum black
density (Dmax) which is higher than previous products.
Printing Black and White Photos
Three different densities of black ink bring out delicate
tone differences in black-and-white photographs.
The printer driver can be used to create richly shaded
black-and-white prints directly from color image data
without the use of imaging software.
U“Printing Black and White Photos” on page 55
Providing two types of black ink to match the paper
type
You can choose from Photo Black or Matte Black ink
depending on the paper type. Photo Black ink provides a
smooth finish to glossy photo papers. Matte Black ink
increases black optical density for matte type papers.
This printer allows you to set both photo black ink and
matte black ink and switch between them depending on
the paper type.
U“Changing the Type of Black Ink” on page 35
Balanced Color Reproduction Using the Epson LUT
Technology
Epson LUT Technology realizes the following
conditions while ensuring an excellent balance among
all these parameters. This makes possible an overall
increase in image quality and consistent color
reproduction.
1. Reduces color inconsistencies due to differences in
lighting
2. Reproduces fine gradations
3. Reduces graininess
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4. Increases the gamut for rich color reproduction
5760 × 1440 dpi Maximum Resolution, 2 pl Minimum
Ink Dot Size for a precise output
Print beautiful photographs with little graininess.
Long life prints
Pigment inks maintain more beautiful and more vibrant
prints over a long period of time since their high water
and ozone resistance and high light fastness prevent the
inks from being broken down by light and ozone in the
air.
Realizing High Productivity
Excellent color stability leads to efficient printing
The color stabilizes in a short time so it can safely be used
for pre-press workflow and color editing, increasing
work efficiency.
Superior Ease of Use
Adopted a touch panel interface that offers
improved operability with an easy-to-see-and-use
color screen
The large, bright LCD display provides an intuitive, easy
to operate screen design.
The highly legible color screen makes error messages
and other information easier to understand. It also
provides instructions on loading media such as fine art
media.
U“Home Screen View” on page 12
Equipped for Wireless LANs
The wireless LAN feature that comes standard with the
printer allows wireless printing from computers and
compatible Wi-Fi devices.
By using a Wi-FI Direct connection, you can wirelessly
connect the printer directly to a computer or a smart
device without using an access point.
Note:
You may find print speeds to be insufficient on some
wireless networks or when printing at A3 or other
extremely large sizes. A physical connection is
recommended when consistent print speeds are required.
Printing from a smart device
By using AirPrint or Google cloud print, you can print
from iOS or Android smart devices.
Borderless printing function
You can print with no margins for all directions with
both auto expand or retain size print settings.U
“Borderless printing” on page 58
Also included is a poster printing function that allows
you to join the output paper together when performing
borderless printing in order to create large posters and
calendars.U“Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several
sheets and print - Windows only)” on page 69
Freely placing print data made by various
applications using Layout Manager
This function allows you to place multiple print data
made by different applications freely on one sheet to
create posters and display articles.
U“Layout Manager(Windows only)” on page 77
Saving energy using Sleep Mode and Power Off
Timer
When no print jobs are being handled, or when no
operation has been performed for some time, the printer
enters sleep mode to reduce power consumption.
Furthermore, if the Power Off Timer function is
enabled, the printer can automatically switch off to
avoid wasting electricity. This function works if no print
jobs are received and no operations are carried out on
the control panel while the printer is not in an error
status for a specified duration of time.
U“Energy Saving Settings” on page 37
Support for a Wide Variety of Paper Types
EPSON offers a wide variety of special media for
high-quality printing. The printer can also print on
poster board, roll paper, and inkjet-compatible CDs and
DVDs.
Loading paper automatically displays the setup screen
for media type and media size. You can set this display to
On/Off from Paper Setup Display in the Setup menu.
U“Setting Items for the Setup Menu” on page 89
These paper types can be loaded as described below.
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❏Cut sheet
Cut sheets are fed into the printer from the auto
sheet feeder.
U“Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder” on
page 22
❏Fine art media
Extend the rear support and load paper from the
front manual feed tray.
U“Loading Fine Art Media” on page 23
❏Poster board
Load from the front manual feed tray.
U“Loading Poster Board” on page 25
❏Roll paper
Install the roll paper holder on the back of the
printer.
U“Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on
page 27
❏CD/DVD
Use the CD/DVD tray to load CDs and DVDs from
the front manual feed tray.
U“Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs” on
page 29
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Notes on Usage and
Storage
Installation space
Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of
any other objects, so that paper ejection and
consumable replacement are not obstructed.
See the “Specifications Table” for the external
dimensions of the printer.
U“Specifications Table” on page 117
* When printing on poster board, leave a space of at
least 320 mm in behind the printer.
Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
❏When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
“Specifications Table”.
Even when the conditions above are met, you may
not be able to print properly if the environmental
conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure to
use the printer in an environment where the paper's
requirements are met. For more details, see the
manual supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the appropriate humidity.
❏Avoid locations in direct contact with air from air
conditioners and locations with heat sources. This
could dry the nozzles in the print head and cause
clogging.
❏Capping may not occur (the print head is not
positioned on the right-hand side) if the printer is
turned off during a paper jam or when an error
occurs. Capping is a function for automatically
covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent
the print head from drying out. In this case, turn on
the power and wait a while until capping is
performed automatically.
❏When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print head
may not be capped properly. In this case, turn on the
power and wait a while until capping is performed
automatically.
Notes when not using the printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
❏When storing the printer leave the ink cartridges
installed and keep the printer level. Do not tilt or
invert the printer or stand it on end.
❏If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend that
you use the printer periodically to prevent the print
head from clogging.
❏If the paper is left in the printer, the roller of the
paper presser may leave a mark on the surface of the
paper. This can also cause wavy or curled paper
resulting in paper feeding problems or the print
head could be scratched. Remove any paper when
storing.
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❏Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is positioned
at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for
a long time, the print quality may decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and
then turn it off.
❏Make sure covers are kept closed to avoid dust
getting in. If you are not using the printer for a long
time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the printer
to prevent dust. The print head nozzles are very
small, and they can become clogged easily if fine
dust gets on the print head, and you may not be able
to print properly.
❏If you have not used the printer for a long time,
check the print head for clogging before you start
printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head is
clogged.
U“Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 94
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink cartridges
to maintain good print quality.
❏As part of the initial ink charging process
performed after purchase, some ink is used to fill
the print head nozzles to the tips and ready them for
printing. As a result, the first ink cartridges installed
after purchase will print fewer pages than
subsequent cartridges.
❏We recommend storing ink cartridges in a cool,
dark place, and using them before the expiry date on
the package. Use cartridges within six months of
opening.
❏Do not open the bag containing the ink cartridge
until you are ready to install it in the printer. Ink
cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain quality.
❏If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it at room temperature for more
than three hours before using the ink cartridge.
❏Make sure you remove the yellow tape before
installing. If you install without removing the tape,
you may not be able to print properly. Do not
remove any other film or labels. Otherwise, ink
could leak.
❏Do not touch the IC chip in the ink cartridge. You
may not be able to print properly.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 97
❏When loading ink cartridges, be sure all colors are
installed. The printer can only be used when all
colors are installed.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, the
printer may be damaged.
❏Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. If the print head (nozzles) dries, you may
not be able to print.
❏Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge’s
own information such as the remaining ink level,
you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge after
removing it from the printer. Note, however, that
you may not be able to reuse ink cartridges that
contained very little ink when they were removed
from the printer. Some ink may also be used to
ensure reliable operation when the cartridges are
reinserted.
❏Cartridges that still contain ink should be stored
under the same conditions as the printer, with the
nozzles down or to the side to prevent them
becoming clogged with dust. Note that the ink
supply port has a valve in it so it does not need to be
capped.
❏Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on
the surrounding area.
❏To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are
completely expended.
❏Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not effect printer function or
performance.
❏Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
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❏All colors of ink are used during head cleaning and
other non-printing maintenance operations to
ensure that the print heads remain in good
condition.
❏Depending on the paper type and print quality
settings, colored inks may also be used for
high-density blacks in monochrome or grayscale
printing.
❏You cannot use the cartridges that came with the
printer for replacement.
Notes on handling paper
Note the following points when handling and storing
the paper. If the paper is not in good condition, print
quality may decline.
Check the manuals supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
❏Use Epson special media under normal room
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25°C; humidity: 40
to 60%).
❏Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the
paper.
❏Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper
with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from your
hands can affect print quality.
❏Paper may be wavy or slack if the temperature and
humidity change. Be careful not to scratch or soil
the paper, and flatten it before loading it in the
printer.
❏Do not wet the paper.
❏Do not throw away the paper packaging as you can
use it for storing the paper.
❏Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
❏Keep paper in their original package after opening,
and keep them in a flat place.
Notes on handling printed paper
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note
the following points.
❏Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are
rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel off.
❏Do not touch the printed surface; otherwise, the ink
may peel off.
❏Make sure the print outs are completely dry before
folding of stacking; otherwise, the color may change
where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will
disappear if they are separated immediately and
dried; however, they will remain if not separated.
❏If you put the print outs in an album before they are
completely dry, they may be blurred.
❏Do not use a dryer to dry the print outs.
❏Avoid direct sunlight.
❏Prevent color distortion while displaying or storing
the print outs by following the instructions in the
paper’s manual.
❏To keep your printouts from discoloring, store
them in a dark place, away from high temperatures,
high humidity, and direct sunlight.
Note:
Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color
distortion) due to the effects of light and various
constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special
media. However, with the correct storage method, the
degree of color distortion can be minimized.
❏See the manuals supplied with Epson special media
for detailed information on handling the paper after
printing.
❏The colors of photos, posters, and other printed
materials appear different under different lighting
conditions (light sources
*
). The colors of print outs
from this printer may also appear different under
different light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light,
incandescent light, and other types.
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Introducing the Supplied Software
Contents of the Software Disc
The following Windows only software can be found on the supplied software disc.
See http://epson.sn for Mac OS X or if you do not have a disk drive.
You need to install the printer driver to use this printer.
For details on each software see Network Guide (PDF) or the online help.
Software Name Summary
Printer Driver U“Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 21
Easy Photo Print Print selected photos quickly and easily. See the application’s on-line help for more
information.
Epson Print CD With this software, you can design labels for music, photo, or movie CDs and DVDs and print
them directly on the discs. You can also design and print CD and DVD jackets.
See the application’s on-line help for more information.
EpsonNet Setup With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your
computer.
EpsonNet Print With this software, you can perform direct TCP/IP printing when the computer and the printer
are connected via a network.
EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your
computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter the address and name using the keyboard.
EPSON Software Updater This software connects to the Internet and checks if there are any updates available and installs
them.
Adobe ICC profiles Use as input profiles when required for color management.
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