Epson Stylus Photo EX User manual

User’s Guide
Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content

printer cover
edge guides
paper support extension
paper support
control panel
output tray
extensions
output tray
ink cartridge
clamp
cleaning
button
paper
out light
power
button
load/eject
button
black ink
out light
color ink
out light
thickness lever
power
light

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any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
printers.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and ESC/P are registered trademarks, and ESC/P Raster and Micro Piezo are trademarks
of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
MicroDot, PhotoEnhance, EPSON FaxAdvice and EPSON Digital PhotoLab are trademarks and SoundAdvice is
a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.
Copyright © 1998 by Epson America, Inc. CPD-6296
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FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
◗Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
◗Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
◗Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
◗Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du
Canada.

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Contents
Introduction
Windows System Requirements 1
Macintosh System Requirements 2
How To Use Your Manuals 3
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 4
Where To Get Help 5
ENERGY STAR Compliance 6
Energy-saving Tips 7
Important Safety Instructions 7
1Basic Printing
Printing from Windows 1-1
Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications 1-2
Setting Default Printer Options 1-4
Checking Printer Status 1-5
Printing from a Macintosh 1-7
Choosing Paper and Other Media 1-9
What To Do When the Printer Lights Flash 1-11
2Custom Printing
Using Predefined Advanced Settings 2-2
Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects 2-4
Customizing Color Settings 2-8
Using ColorSync on the Macintosh 2-10
Selecting Paper Size and Orientation Options 2-12
Selecting Paper Options in Windows 2-12
Selecting Paper Options on a Macintosh 2-17

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Selecting Print Layout Options 2-22
Choosing Print Layout Options in Windows 2-22
Choosing Print Layout Options on a Macintosh 2-29
Saving Custom Settings 2-35
Redefining Custom Settings 2-36
Deleting Custom Settings 2-36
3Printing on Special Media
Using Special Media 3-2
Additional Media Loading Guidelines 3-3
Envelopes 3-5
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 3-6
EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6) 3-6
Panoramic Photo Paper and Banners 3-7
Loading Panoramic or Banner Paper 3-8
Printing a Panoramic Image from Windows 3-9
Printing a Panoramic Image from a Macintosh 3-10
4Managing Print Jobs
Managing Print Jobs in Windows 95 4-1
Selecting the Speed & Progress Options 4-2
Using the Spool Manager 4-4
Using Status Monitor 2 4-5
Managing Print Jobs in Windows 3.1 4-12
Using the Spool Manager 4-12
Managing Print Jobs in Windows NT 4.0 4-14
Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh 4-15
Using Monitor3 4-15
Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-18
Selecting Configuration Options 4-19

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5Maintenance and
Transportation
Cleaning the Print Head 5-1
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 5-2
Using the Control Panel 5-3
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 5-4
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 5-4
Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge 5-5
Installing the New Cartridge 5-6
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 5-7
Aligning the Print Head 5-8
Cleaning the Printer 5-9
Transporting the Printer 5-9
6Troubleshooting
Diagnosing Problems 6-1
Checking the Control Panel Lights 6-2
Running a Printer Check 6-3
Using the Printer and Option Information Utility 6-4
Uninstalling Printer Software 6-5
Improving Print Quality 6-7
Solving Common Printing Problems 6-9
Solving Printer Software Problems 6-12
Fixing Paper Problems 6-16
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 6-17

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ANetwork Printing
Network Printing in Windows 95 A-1
Network Printing in Windows 3.1 A-3
Setting Up the Print Server in Windows 3.1 A-4
Setting Up Client Systems in Windows 3.1 A-4
Network Printing in Windows NT 4.0 A-5
BTechnical
Specifications
Printing B-1
Paper B-2
Ink Cartridge B-5
Mechanical B-5
Electrical B-6
Environmental B-6
Safety Approvals B-6
Initialization B-7
Interface B-7
Glossary
Index

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Introduction
Your EPSON Stylus®Photo EX printer is the ideal output
device for full-color layout proofs, digital photography, photo
editing—or any imaging project you create on your computer.
The printer comes with these features:
◗Exclusive Micro Piezo™ink jet technology for smaller,
cleaner dots
◗Super MicroDot™technology for superior image quality
◗Six-color printing for photo reproduction quality on plain
paper or a variety of special media
◗Fastest color print speeds in its class
◗Compatibility with Microsoft®Windows®and Macintosh®
◗PhotoEnhance2 (PhotoEnhance™in Windows 3.1) for
optimizing the contrast, saturation, and brightness of your
pictures at the touch of a button
◗Resolutions up to 1440 ×720 dpi
◗EPSON Digital PhotoLab™EX, which includes software
for editing and cataloging your digital photos
Windows System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system
should have:
◗An IBM®compatible PC with at least a 486 DX2/66 MHz
or faster processor
◗Windows 3.1x, Windows 95 or later, or Windows NT 4.0
◗At least 16MB of RAM (20MB recommended)