Epson SC-P800 Series User manual

User’s Guide
CMP0031-01 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
Back.................................10
Controlpanel..........................12
HomeScreenView......................13
PrinterFeatures..........................16
RealizingHighResolution.................16
RealizingHighProductivity................16
SuperiorEaseofUse.....................16
NotesonUsageandStorage..................18
Installationspace.......................18
Noteswhenusingtheprinter...............18
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............18
Notesonhandlinginkcartridges............19
Notesonhandlingpaper..................20
IntroducingtheSuppliedSoftware.............21
ContentsoftheSoftwareDisc..............21
SummaryofthePrinterDriver.............22
Basic Operations
LoadingPaper............................23
DisplayingthePaperSetupScreen...........24
Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . . . 24
LoadingFineArtMedia..................25
LoadingPosterBoard....................28
LoadingRollPaper......................30
CuttingRollPaper......................34
RemovingRollPaper.....................34
BasicPrintingMethods.....................35
Printing(Windows).....................35
Printing(MacOSX).....................37
CancelingPrinting(Windows).............38
CancelingPrinting(MacOSX).............39
CancelingPrinting(ControlPanel)..........39
Printablearea............................40
ThePrintedAreaforCutSheets.............40
ThePrintedAreaforRollPaper.............40
ChangingtheTypeofBlackInk...............41
SwitchingAutomatically..................41
SwitchingManually......................42
EnergySavingSettings.....................42
Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................44
FromtheStartbutton....................44
DisplayingHelp..........................45
ClicktheHelpButtontoDisplay............45
Right-clickontheitemyouwanttocheck.....45
CustomizingthePrinterDriver...............46
Saving various settings as your Select Settings
....................................46
Savingmediasettings....................46
Rearrangingdisplayitems.................47
SummaryoftheUtilityTab..................48
Uninstallingtheprinterdriver................50
Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................51
DisplayingHelp..........................51
UsingEpsonPrinterUtility4.................51
StartingEpsonPrinterUtility4.............51
EpsonPrinterUtility4Functions............51
Uninstallingtheprinterdriver................53
Printing Varieties
Auto Correct Color and Print Photos
(PhotoEnhance)..........................54
Correctcolorandprint.....................56
PrintingBlackandWhitePhotos..............59
Borderlessprinting........................62
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 62
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing
....................................63
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............64
Enlarged/ReducedPrinting..................67
FittoPage/Scaletofitpapersize............67
FittoRollPaperWidth(Windowsonly).......68
CustomScaleSetting.....................69
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Multi-PagePrinting.......................70
Manual Double-Sided Printing(Windows only)
......................................72
Cautions when Performing Double-Sided
Printing..............................72
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............72
Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets
andprint-Windowsonly)..................73
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............73
Joiningtheoutputpapertogether...........75
User-defined Paper Sizes/Custom Paper Sizes. . . . . 77
Bannerprinting(onrollpaper)...............79
LayoutManager(Windowsonly)..............81
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............82
Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings. . . . 83
PrintingfromaSmartDevice................84
UsingEpsoniPrint......................84
UsingAirPrint.........................85
Color Management Printing
AboutColorManagement...................86
ColorManagementPrintSettings.............86
Settingprofiles.........................87
Setting color management with the applications
......................................87
Setting color management with the printer driver
......................................88
Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)............................88
Color management printing by ColorSync
(MacOSX)............................89
Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windowsonly).....................90
Using the Control Panel
Menus.................................92
UsingtheMenu........................92
Setting Items for the Network Summary
Display...............................93
SettingItemsfortheSetupMenu............93
Maintenance
PrintHeadMaintenance....................98
Checkingforcloggednozzles...............98
HeadCleaning.........................99
Correcting Print Misalignment (Print Head
Alignment)...........................100
ReplacingConsumables....................101
ReplacingInkCartridges.................101
ReplacingtheMaintenanceCartridge........103
CleaningthePrinter...................... 104
CleaningthePrinterSurface.............. 104
CleaningtheRollers.................... 104
CleaningInsidethePrinter............... 105
Problem Solver
Messages...............................106
Troubleshooting......................... 107
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 107
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints.........................108
PrintQuality/PrintResults................109
Unabletofeedorejectpaper...............111
Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder Jams During
Printing............................. 112
JammedFineArtMedia.................113
JammedPosterBoard................... 114
Rollpaperjam.........................115
Others.............................. 116
Appendix
ConsumablesandOptionalItems.............117
SupportedMedia.........................118
EpsonSpecialMediaTable............... 119
UsableCommerciallyPapers.............. 122
NotesonMovingandTransporting........... 127
PreparingtoMovethePrinter............. 127
PreparingthePrinterforTransport......... 127
NotesBeforeUsingthePrinterAgain........128
SpecificationsTable.......................129
StandardsandApprovals.................130
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite.................132
ContactingEpsonSupport..................132
BeforeContactingEpson.................132
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica...........133
HelpforUsersinEurope.................133
HelpforUsersinTaiwan.................133
HelpforUsersinAustralia............... 134
HelpforUsersinSingapore...............134
HelpforUsersinThailand................135
HelpforUsersinVietnam................135
HelpforUsersinIndonesia...............135
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HelpforUsersinHongKong..............136
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................136
HelpforUsersinIndia.................. 136
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 137
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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.
❏Be sure your AC power cord meets relevant safety
standards of the area where you plan to use it.
❏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.
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❏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.
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.
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❏Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.
Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
❏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 forcefully or operate with your nails.
❏Do not operate using items with sharp edges 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
APaper support
Supports paper to prevent it from falling forward or backward.
BEdge 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.
CPrinter cover
Open when cleaning the inside of the printer or removing jammed paper. The cover is normally closed when the
printer is in use.
DInk cartridge cover
Open when installing or replacing ink cartridges.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 101
EFront cover
Open before pulling out the front manual feed tray or output tray.
FOutput tray
Ejected paper is collected here. Extend the tray when using the printer.
GFront manual feed tray
Press the center of the tray and pull it out to load fine art media or poster board.
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HMaintenance cartridge cover
Open when replacing the maintenance cartridge.
U“Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge” on page 103
IControl panel
U“Control panel” on page 12
U“Using the Control Panel” on page 92
JPrint head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print. Do not move the print head by hand.
KPaper support edge guide
Only use this to prevent skewing of plain paper that is A3 size or larger.
U“Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 24
LAuto sheet feeder
Automatically feeds paper.
Back
ARear support
Use when loading fine art media or roll paper using the optional roll paper unit.
U“Loading Fine Art Media” on page 25
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 30
BRoll paper feeder
Use when printing on roll paper using the optional roll paper unit.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 30
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CAirflow vents
Exhausts internal air. Do not cover the vents.
DUSB port
Connects the USB cable.
ELAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
FStatus light
Indicates the network communication speed.
On: 100Base-TX
Off: Not connected, energy saving, or 10Base-T
GData light
Indicates the status of the network connection or receiving data.
On: Connected.
Flashing: Receiving data.
Off: Not connected or energy saving.
HAC inlet
Connects the supplied power cable.
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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 13
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 13
Note:
You can change the angle of the control panel.
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Home Screen View
The Aicons indicate the status.
Press the Bto Gicons to display menus for settings and
checking.
AStatus icon
See the following table for the explanations of the
icons.
Indicates that the home screen is displayed.
Indicates the selected Load Guide using the
following icons.
Auto sheet feeder
Fine art media
Poster board
Roll paper
Turns on when Thick Paper is set to On.
Indicates that the ink is running low or the
maintenance cartridge is running out of
space. Prepare a new cartridge.
Indicates the selected black ink using the
following icons.
Photo black ink
Matte black ink
Displayed when connected to a wired LAN.
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Displays the operation mode, radio wave
status, and connection status for the wire-
less LAN.
The icon is not displayed when the wireless
LAN is disconnected.
The number of lines indicates the radio wave
strength.
Strong
Weak
Searching or unavailable
The icon changes as shown below depend-
ing on the operation mode.
Infrastructure mode
Ad hoc mode
Wi-Fi Direct mode
Simple AP mode
Note:
While trying to connect to wired or wireless LAN, the
following icon is displayed instead of the wired or wireless
LAN icon.
B(Load 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.
C(Ink Remaining Display) button
Displays the approximate amount of ink remaining
and free space in the maintenance cartridge.
Depending on the status of each cartridge, the icons
change as shown below.
Ink cartridge
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:
The ink remaining icon is displayed while printing or
replacing ink, as well as when an ink cartridge error has
occurred. indicates the ink that needs to be
replaced or for which an error has occurred.
Ink color codes
MK Matte Black
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PK Photo Black
LK Light Black
LLK Light Light Black
CCyan
VM Vivid Magenta
LC Light Cyan
VLM Vivid Light Magenta
Y Yellow
Maintenance cartridge
No error. The level of the indicator changes
depending on the amount of free space in
the cartridge.
You need to prepare a new maintenance
cartridge because the current cartridge is
running out of space. We recommend
replacing the maintenance cartridge as
soon as possible so that space does not run
out while printing.
D(BK Ink Change) button
You can change from one type of black ink to
another.
U“Changing the Type of Black Ink” on
page 41
U“Supported Media” on page 118
E(Network 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 93
F(Setup) button
You can perform printer maintenance and adjust
printer settings.
U“Menus” on page 92
G(Cut/Eject) button
You can eject paper that has been loaded.
The following can be performed when roll paper is
loaded.
❏Move the end of the printed section to the cutting
position
❏Eject roll paper after moving the end of the printed
section to the cutting position
❏Eject roll paper
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Printer Features
With this large ink jet color printer, you can print on
paper up to A2 size.
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 59
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 41
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
4. Increases the gamut for rich color reproduction
Precise output using the maximum resolution of
2880 × 1440 dpi and minimum ink dot size of 3.5 pl
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 13
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.
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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 62
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 73
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 81
Saving energy using Sleep Mode and Auto Power Off
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 Auto Power Off 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 42
Supporting a variety of paper such as roll paper
EPSON offers a wide variety of special media for
high-quality printing. With this printer, you can now
print on roll paper, which widens your printing options.
You need the optional roll paper unit to print on roll
paper.
U“Consumables and Optional Items” on page 117
U“Supported Media” on page 118
U“Loading Paper” on page 23
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 93
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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 129
* When printing on poster board, leave a space of at
least 430 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 98
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.
❏For optimum print quality, we recommend using
within six months after installing in the printer.
❏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.
❏Do not touch the IC chip in the ink cartridge.
Otherwise, you may not be able to perform
operations or print properly.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 101
❏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. Otherwise, the ink in the printer will dry
and you may not be able to print properly. When
not using the printer, make sure all ink cartridges
are installed.
❏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.
❏While cartridges are in storage, keep the ink supply
ports free of dust. 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 drop or knock it against hard objects;
otherwise, the ink may leak from the cartridge.
❏Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
❏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.
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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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