Epson Stylus Photo 1270 User manual

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Accessories
User Replaceable Parts
Option
Roll paper holder: Part number C811112
Ink Cartridges
Media
Part name Reference number Part number
Cover assembly,
including top cover and
printer cover support
101 1050101
Paper support assembly,
including rear paper
support
102 1043087
Logo plate B with EPSON
Stylus Photo 1270 sticker
115 1051170
Cartridge Part number
Black (Standard Capacity) U.S.: T007201; Canada: T007311
Color U.S.: T009201; Canada: T009311
printer cover
edge
guides
paper support
control
panel
output tray
extensions
output tray
thickness
lever
control panel
ink cartridge holders
(not removable)
ink cartridge
replacement button
Media name Size Part number
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter
Super B
S041060
S041066/S041047
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet
Paper
Letter S041111
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
Letter
Legal
A3
B
Super B
S041062
S041067
S041068
S041070
S041069
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Paper
Letter
Super B
S041124
S041133
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Film
Letter
A6
B
Super B
S041072
S041107
S041075
S041074
EPSON Photo Paper Letter
4 ×6 inches
Panoramic
B
Super B
Roll (13 inches ×
32.8 ft)
S041141
S041134
S041145
S041156
S041143
S041233
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter S041064
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Cards
A6 S041054
EPSON Photo Stickers Kit
(CD-ROM and paper)
EPSON Photo Stickers
(refill, paper only)
A6, 16 frames per
sheet
A6, 16 frames per
sheet
S041144-KIT
S041144
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel
Transfer Paper
Letter S041153/S041155
EPSON Photo Quality Self
Adhesive Sheets
A4 S041106
Matte Paper - Heavyweight Letter
A3
Super B
S041257
S041260
S041263
EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film A3 S041131
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
Letter
A3
B
Super B
Roll (3.9 inches ×
26.2 feet)
S041286
S041288
S041290
S041289
S041302

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Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration
Black 48 nozzles
Color 240 nozzles (48 each: cyan, magenta,
yellow, light cyan, light magenta)
Resolution Maximum 1440 dpi ×720 dpi
Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking
Control code ESC/P Raster,
™EPSON Remote
Input buffer 256KB
Ink Cartridges
* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink
replacement. The actual print capacity may vary, depending on
how often you turn on the printer and clean the print head.
** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at
77 °F (25 °C).
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges
and do not refill them. Other products may cause
damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranties.
Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has
expired.
Mechanical
Paper feed Friction
method
Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry
Sheet feeder
capacity 100 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m2) paper
Dimensions
Storage Width: 23.6inches (609 mm)
Depth: 12.2 inches (311 mm)
Height: 6.9 inches (175 mm)
Printing Width: 23.6 inches (609 mm)
Depth: 30.2 inches (766 mm)
Height: 16.3 inches (414 mm)
Weight 17.6 lb (8.4 kg) without the ink cartridges
Electrical
* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s
voltage.
Environmental
Temperature
Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage* −4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Transit* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
Humidity (without condensation)
Operation 20 to 80% RH
Storage* 5 to 85% RH
*Stored in shipping container
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
Specification
Black ink cartridge
(T007, standard capacity;
T010, light capacity) Color ink cartridge (T009)
Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow,
Light Cyan, Light Magenta
Print capacity* T007: 540 pages (3.5%
ECMA at 360 dpi, 370
pages 5% in calculation)
T010: 270 pages (3.5%
ECMA at 360 dpi, 370
pages 5% in calculation)
220 pages (5% each color
CcMmY [total 25%] in
calculation)
Cartridge life 2 years from production date (if unopened)
(within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F
[25 °C])
Storage
temperature
−4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Transit
temperature
−22 to 140 °F (−30 to 60 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
Freezing
temperature**
3.2 °F (−16 °C) −0.4 °F (−18 °C)
Dimensions 0.8 ×2.4 ×1.5 inches
(W ×D ×H)
20.1 ×60 ×38.5 mm
(W ×D ×H)
1.9 ×2.4 ×1.5 inches
(W ×D ×H)
49.2 ×60 ×38.5 mm
(W ×D ×H)
Specification 120 V Model 220−240 V Model
Input voltage
range*
99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V
Rated frequency
range
50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency
range
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.4 A 0.2 A
Power consumption Approx. 14 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern)
Approx. 3.5 W in standby mode

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Paper
Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first, except for
envelopes. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down.
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be
changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to
the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test
samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing
large jobs.
Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and
other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade
of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper.
Use papers under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Store printouts on EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self
Adhesive Sheets under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C)
Humidity: 20 to 60% RH
Store printouts on EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film under these
conditions:
Temperature: 73 to 90 °F (23 to 32 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Ink may smudge if printed on ink jet back light film at temperatures
below 72 °F (22 °C).
Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight
Single sheets Letter (8.5 ×11 inches)
Legal (8.5 ×14 inches)
Half letter (statement, 5.5 ×8.5 inches)
Executive (7.5 ×10 inches)
A4 (210 ×297 mm)
A5 (148 ×210 mm)
A3 (11.7 ×16.5 inches)
B (11 ×17 inches)
Super B (13 ×19 inches)
Plain bond paper and special ink jet
papers distributed by EPSON
0.003 to 0.004 inch
(0.08 to 0.11 mm)
for plain bond
paper
17 to 24 lb
(64 to 90 g/m2)
for plain bond
paper
Transparencies, Photo
Quality Glossy
Film and Paper
Letter (8.5 ×11 inches)
A4 (210 ×297 mm)
A6 (105 ×148 mm), glossy film only
B (11 ×17 inches), glossy film only
Super B (13 ×19 inches), glossy media
only
Transparencies, glossy paper, and
glossy film distributed by EPSON
——
Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
Letter (8.5 ×11 inches)
A3 (11.7 ×16.5 inches)
B (11 ×17 inches)
Super B (13 ×19 inches
Roll (3.9 inches ×26.2 feet)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
distributed by EPSON
——
Matte Paper -
Heavyweight
Letter (8.5 ×11 inches)
A3 (11.7 ×16.5 inches)
Super B (13 ×19 inches)
Matte paper distributed by EPSON — —
Self-adhesive sheets A4 (210 ×297 mm) EPSON Self-adhesive sheets — —
Envelopes No. 10, 4.1 ×9.5 inches (104 ×241 mm)
DL, 4.3 ×8.7 inches (110 ×220 mm)
C6, 4.4 ×6.4 inches (114 ×162 mm)
132 ×220 mm (5.2 ×8.7 inches)
Plain, bond, or air mail paper 0.006 to 0.02 inch
(0.16 to 0.52 mm)
12 to 20 lb
(45 to 75 g/m2)
Index (ink jet) cards A6 (105 ×148 mm)
8 ×10 inches (203 ×254 mm)
Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON — —
Photo Paper Letter (8.5 ×11 inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
4 ×6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
Panoramic (210 × 594 mm)
B (11 ×17 inches)
Super B (13 ×19 inches)
Roll (13 inches ×32.8 ft)
Photo paper distributed by EPSON — —
Photo Stickers A6 (105 ×148 mm), 16 frames/sheet Photo stickers distributed by EPSON — —
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer
Paper
Letter (8.5 ×11 inches) Transfer paper distributed by EPSON — —
Ink Jet Back Light Film A3 (11.7 ×16.5 inches) Back light film distributed by EPSON — —

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Printable area
A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm).
B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm).
* You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12 inch (3.0 mm)
by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However,
print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing
large jobs, print a single sheet to confirm print quality.
.
A: The maximum top margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm).
L & R: The maximum left and right margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm).
The minimum left and right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
C: The maximum bottom margin is 0.67 inch (17.0 mm).
* EPSON 4 ×6-inch Photo Paper is 4.5 ×6.9 inches (114 ×175 mm),
including the perforated margins. The printable area is 4 ×6 inches
(102 ×152 mm).
Control Panel
Follow these guidelines when you check the control panel
lights.
A
B-L B-R
C
A
B-L B-R
C
single sheets/index cards
envelopes
A
L & R
C
EPSON 4 ×6-inch Photo Paper*
(dotted lines indicate perforations)
(Paper is loaded in the
opposite direction.)
power
button
load/eject button
cleaning button
color ink
out light
black ink
out light
power
light
paper out light
Pis on The Ppower light is on when the printer is on and
ready to print. It flashes when the printer is
receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the
print head.
Sflashes
and
B
and
A
are on
When the
Spaper out light flashes and both ink
out lights come on, you have a paper jam. Press
the
Eload/eject button to try to clear the jam. If
that doesn’t work, turn off the printer and gently
pull out all the paper. Make sure none of the
sheets are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or
too thin. Then reload the paper against the right
edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it.
Turn on the printer and press the
Eload/eject
button to resume printing.
Sis on When the Spaper out light comes on, your paper
is out or incorrectly loaded. Make sure none of the
sheets are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or
too thin. Then reload the paper against the right
edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it.
Press the
Eload/eject button to resume printing.
B or Aflash When an ink out light flashes, your ink supply is
low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge.
B or Aare on When an ink out light comes on, you need to
replace the ink cartridge. Make sure you have a
replacement cartridge. See page 6 for instructions.
If an ink out light comes on after you’ve replaced a
cartridge, you installed a cartridge your printer
can’t use. Remove it and replace it with the
correct type (see page 1 for ink cartridge
specifications).
Pand S
flash and
Band A
are on
When the
Ppower and Spaper out lights flash
and one or both of the ink out lights come on,
jammed paper may be blocking movement of the
print head. Turn off the printer, open the cover,
and check inside for any jammed paper. Then turn
the printer back on. If the lights still flash and/or
come on, contact your dealer or EPSON.
P S B A
flash
When all the lights flash, your printer may have an
internal error. Make sure you removed all the
packing material as described on the unpacking
sheet in your printer box. Then turn off the printer,
wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the
lights still flash, contact your dealer or EPSON.
P S B A
are off
When all the lights are off, the printer is not
receiving power. Try these solutions:
❏Make sure the printer is turned on.
❏Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord
securely, and turn on the printer again.
❏Make sure the outlet is operable and is not
controlled by a switch or timer. If in doubt, try
using another outlet.

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Installing an Ink Cartridge for the First
Time
Follow these ink cartridge precautions and the others on
pages 7 through 10 of the Printer Basics book:
❏Install both ink cartridges, and leave them installed for
all types of printing, or the printer won’t work.
❏Remove the yellow tape seal from the top of the ink
cartridges or you’ll permanently damage them. Don’t
remove the clear seals on the bottom or ink will leak
out.
❏Don’t touch the green chip on the back of the
cartridge. This may inhibit normal operation and
printing.
❏Never turn off the printer when the
Ppower light is
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any
noise for more than five minutes.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and
do not drink the ink.
If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with
soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
Before you begin, make sure the printer is plugged into an
electrical outlet and turned on.
1. Lower the output tray and open the cover.
2. Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps.
3. Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow
part of the tape seal on top. Don’t pull off the blue part.
4. Tilt each cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its
holder. Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the
hooks on the holder clamps.
Don’t place the cartridges under the holder clamp; you
may damage the clamp when you close it.
5. Close the ink cartridge clamps. (The color clamp is a bit
harder to close.)
6. Press the orange ink cartridge replacement button (shown
in step 1) and close the printer cover.
Ink charging takes about two minutes, with the Ppower light
flashing and the printer making noise until it’s finished. Don’t
turn off the printer or interrupt charging or it will start over,
using more ink than necessary. It’s finished when the Ppower
light stops flashing.
Orange ink
cartridge
replacement
button
Black ink
cartridge
Color ink
cartridge
Don’t touch the
green chips
tabs
hooks

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Testing the Printer
You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem
comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow
these steps to run the printer check:
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
4. Hold down the Eload/eject button, then press and release
the Ppower button. Continue holding down the
E load/eject button until the Ppower light starts to flash,
then release it.
The printer prints one page showing its ROM version
number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Only the
nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the pattern has
gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see
page 8.)
5. To end the check, turn off the printer after it prints the
check page. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on
your printer and computer.
If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your
software settings, the interface cable, or your computer.
If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with
your printer.
Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” in the Printer
Basics book.
Printing on Special Media
Whether you print on plain paper or special media, you need
to select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in
the table below.
Additional Media Loading Guidelines
Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with
your special media; they may damage the printer.
❏Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face
up in the sheet feeder.
❏You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge
guide.
❏In addition to the Media Type option, remember to select
the correct Paper Size for your media in the printer
software.
❏If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet
of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before
printing.
❏Some special media have a cut corner that you need to
position correctly; follow any instructions in the package.
Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the
printable surface.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the
Bblack or
Acolor ink out light flashes, the
indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make
sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the
cartridge is empty and you need to replace it.
When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old,
you may also need to replace it if you notice that your
printouts don’t look as good as they used to. If print quality
doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head,
you can replace one or both cartridges. To check the level of
ink you have left, see the graphic in the printer driver
(Windows) or click the ink level icon in the printer driver
or EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh).
You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. Leave
the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have
obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in
the print head nozzles may dry out.
For this paper name...
Select this Media Type
setting
Plain paper and envelopes Plain paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive
Sheets
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper
EPSON Photo Paper
Photo Paper
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Stickers
Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies
Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight
EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film Ink Jet Back Light Film
For this paper name...
Select this Media Type
setting

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Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of
installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
❏Black ink cartridge: T007
❏Color ink cartridge: T009
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink
cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may
cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranty.
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call
EPSON Accessories at [phone] or visit our web site
at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call [phone] for dealer referral.
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once
you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must
complete all the steps in one session.
Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the
Ppower light should be on, but not flashing).
2. Check the Bblack and Acolor ink out lights to see which
ink cartridge you need to replace.
3. Open the printer cover and press the orange ink cartridge
replacement button. The print head moves left and the
Ppower light begins flashing.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head
by hand.
4. The color cartridge is on the right and the black cartridge is
on the left. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp all the way. The
cartridge rises up from its holder.
5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it
carefully.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and
do not drink the ink.
If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with
soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
6. Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow
part of the tape seal on top. Don’t pull off the blue part.
You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the
cartridge or you will permanently damage it. Don’t pull off
the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal
underneath the cartridge.
Don’t touch the green circuit board on the back of the
cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing.
Orange ink
cartridge
replacement
button
Black ink
cartridge
Color ink
cartridge
Don’t touch the
green chips

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7. Tilt the ink cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its
holder.
Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the hooks on
the holder clamps.
Don’t place the cartridge tabs under the hooks on the
holder clamp; you may damage the clamp when you
close it.
8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.
(The color clamp is a bit harder to close than the black
clamp.)
9. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4
through 8 before continuing with step 10.
10. Press the orange ink cartridge replacement button and close
the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and
begins charging the ink delivery system.
The
Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise.
Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the
Ppower light stops flashing and stays on.
Never turn off the printer while the
Ppower light is
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise
for more than 5 minutes.
Cleaning the Print Head
If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are
missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head.
This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly.
Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it only if print
quality declines. You can clean the print head in either of the
following ways:
❏using the Head Cleaning utility (when the printer is
connected to a local port, not over a network), as described
below
❏using the printer’s control panel buttons, as described on
page 9
When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the
print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your
printer at least once a month to maintain good print
quality.
Using the Head Cleaning Utility
Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility
(recommended method):
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and
both the Bblack and Acolor ink out lights are off. (If an
ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.)
2. If you have an application running, access the printer
settings dialog box.
Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then
select Printers. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo
1270 printer icon in the Printers window. Then select
Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT).
3. Windows: Click the Utility tab.
Macintosh: Click the Utility button.
4. Click the Head Cleaning button.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print
head. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the
printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes.
Never turn off the printer while the
Ppower light is
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise
for more than 5 minutes.
6. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run a nozzle check
to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.
Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click Print
nozzle check pattern. Then click Next. The nozzle check
pattern prints (see the next column for details).
7. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click
Finish.
tabs
hooks

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If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print
head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning
three or four times, check the solutions in the Printer Basics
book. You can also turn the printer off and wait
overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then
try cleaning the print head again.
Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print
Head
Follow these steps to clean the print head:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and
both the Bblack and Acolor ink out lights are off. (If an
ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.)
2. Press the Rcleaning button and hold it down for three
seconds. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the
printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes.
Never turn off the printer while the
Ppower light is
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise
for more than 5 minutes.
3. After the Ppower light stops flashing, print a page to test
the print quality.
If your printer is connected directly to the computer, go
to step 4 to run a nozzle check.
If you’re printing over a network, open an application and
print a short document containing black and color data.
Check the quality of your printout, then go to step 8.
4. If you have an application running, access the printer
settings dialog box.
Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then
select Printers. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo
1270 printer icon in the Printers window. Then select
Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT).
5. Windows: Click the Utility tab.
Macintosh: Click the Utility button.
6. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer, click the Nozzle
Check button, and click Next. The nozzle check pattern
prints (see the next section for details).
7. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click
Finish.
If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print
head again.
8. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or
four times, check the solutions in the Printer Basics book.
You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this
allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the
print head again.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look
something like this:
Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be
complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout
looks okay, you’re done. If any dots are missing, as shown
below, clean the print head again; see page 8 for instructions.
Aligning the Print Head
If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may
need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected
to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head
Alignment utility. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and
letter-size paper is loaded.
Load paper that’s at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to
prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and
smudging your printouts.
For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the
printer whenever you check the print head alignment.
2. If you have an application running, access the printer
settings dialog box.
Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then
select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 1270
icon in the Printers window. Select Properties (Document
Defaults in Windows NT).
3. Windows: Click the Utility tab.
Macintosh: Click the Utility button.
4. You see the Utility menu. Click the Print Head Alignment
button.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page.
6. Select the most precise alignment pattern from the choices
on the test page. Enter the number of the best aligned
pattern following the instructions on the screen (pattern 8 is
the current setting). You may need to repeat steps 5 and 6
more than once to align your print head completely.
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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it
several times a year. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the printer and wait for the Ppower light to go
out.
2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable.
3. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.
4. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
5. Clean ink out of the printer’s interior with a soft, damp
cloth.
Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.
Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner
for cleaning; they can damage the printer components
and case.
Don’t get water on the printer components and don’t
spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.
Transporting the Printer
If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it
for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges
installed when transporting the printer.
Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing
the printer in its new location.
Follow these steps:
1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the
far right position, then turn off the printer.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then
disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper
support.
4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to
the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
5. Push in the output tray extensions and close the tray.
6. Repack the printer and attachments in the original box
using the protective materials that came with it. See the
unpacking sheet that was packed with your printer.
Be sure to keep the printer level as you transport it.
After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the
print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in
print quality, clean the print head (see page 8); if output is
misaligned, align the print head (see page 9).
Related Documentation
TM-870/1270 EPSON Stylus Photo 870/EPSON Stylus
Photo 1270 Service Manual
PL-SP1270 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 Parts Price
List
CPD-9806 EPSON Stylus Photo 870/1270 Printer
Basics
CPD-9807 EPSON Stylus Photo 870/1270 Start Here
CPD-9821 EPSON Stylus Photo 870/1270
Unpacking the Printer
CPD-9820 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 printer
software CD-ROM
Tape the ink cartridge holder
to the printer case