Epson Stylus Photo - Ink Jet Printer Installation and operation manual

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Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method
EPSON’s exclusive drop-on-demand Micro Piezo ink jet
technology
Nozzle configuration
32 nozzles ×6 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan,
light magenta)
Printable columns and printing speeds
20 inches per second (printable area 8.26 inches)
Resolution
Maximum 720 dpi ×720 dpi
Print direction
Bidirectional with logic seeking
Control code
ESC/P Raster™
Line spacing
1/6 inch, programmable in 1/360-inch increments
Paper feed speed
66.6 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line
Input buffer
64KB
Character tables
The characters for PC437 (US, Standard Europe) and
PC850 (Multilingual) can be selected using the following
procedure:
When the printer is off, hold down the
R
cleaning button
and press the
P
power button. Then release both buttons.
This changes the character table to PC850. Repeat the
procedure to change it back to PC437. You can run a printer
check as described on page 5 to verify the current character
table.
ink cartridge
clamp
printer cover
edge
guides
paper support extension
paper support
control
panel
output tray
extensions
cleaning
button
paper
light
power
button
load/eject
button
black ink
out light color ink
out light
output tray
thickness lever
Print quality Available dots
180 dpi 1488
360 dpi 2976
720 dpi 5952

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Paper
Note:
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.
EPSON ink jet papers and other special media are only usable
under normal conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77°F (15 to 25°C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Printouts on EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film should be
stored under the following conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C)
Humidity: 20 to 60% RH
Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight
Single sheets Letter (8.5 ×11 inches)
Legal (8.5 ×14 inches)
Statement (5.5 ×8.5 inches)
Executive (7.5 ×10 inches)
A4 (210 ×297 mm)
A5 (148 ×210 mm)
B5 (182 ×257 mm)
Plain bond paper and special
ink jet papers distributed by
EPSON
0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to
0.11 mm) 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2)
Transparencies,
Glossy film, Glossy
paper
Letter (8.5 ×11 inches)
A4 (210 ×297 mm)
A6 (105 ×148 mm, glossy film only)
Photo paper (4 ×6 inches)
Transparencies, glossy
paper, and glossy film
distributed by EPSON
Adhesive sheets A4 (210 ×297 mm) Self adhesive sheets
distributed by EPSON
Envelopes No. 10 9.5 ×4.1 inches
(240 ×104 mm)
DL 8.7 ×4.3 inches
(220 ×110 mm)
C6 4.4 ×6.4 inches
(114 ×162 mm)
Plain bond paper or air mail
paper 0.006 to 0.017 inch (0.16 to 0.43 mm) 12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m2)
Index cards A6 (105 ×148 mm)
5 ×8 inches (127 ×203 mm)
10 ×8 inches (254 ×203 mm)
Ink jet cards 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: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
The minimum right margin for letter and legal size paper is 0.35 inch
(9.0 mm). The minimum right margin for other sizes of paper is 0.12
inch (3.0 mm).
The minimum right margin for envelopes is as follows:
0.28 inch (7 mm) for DL envelopes.
1.10 inches (28 mm) for No. 10 envelopes.
0.12 inch (3 mm) for C6 envelopes.
C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.54 inch (14.0 mm).
Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
However, envelopes should be loaded long edge first.
Ink Cartridge
* The print capacity may vary, depending on how often you use the
print head cleaning function.
** It thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F
(25 °C).
Caution:
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges.
Other products may cause damage to your printer not
covered by EPSON’s warranty.
Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has
expired.
A
B-L B-R
C
A
B-R
C
B-L
EnvelopeSingle sheet
Specification Black ink cartridge (S020093) Color ink cartridge (S020110)
Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Magenta, Light Cyan
Print capacity* 540 pages/A4 (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi) 190 pages (A4, 360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
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 0.7 (W) ×2.1(D) ×1.5 (H) inches
19.8 (W) ×52.7(D) ×38.5 (H) mm 2.0 (W) ×2.1(D) ×1.5 (H) inches 51.4 (W) ×52.7 (D) ×38.5 (H) mm

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Mechanical
Paper feed method
Friction
Paper path
Sheet feeder, rear entry
Sheet feeder capacity
100 sheets at 17 lb (64 g/m2) paper
Dimensions
Storage
Width: 16.9 inches (429 mm)
Depth: 10.8 inches (275 mm)
Height: 6.6 inches (168 mm)
Printing
Width: 16.9 inches (429 mm)
Depth: 24.1 inches (613 mm)
27.4 inches (695 mm) when printing
transparencies
Height: 12.2 inches (309 mm)
7.7 inches (196 mm) when printing
transparencies
Weight
11.5 pounds (5.2 kg) without the ink cartridges
Electrical
Note:
Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage rating
of your printer.
Environmental
Temperature
Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage: –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C), stored in
shipping container
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
Humidity
Operation: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation)
Storage: 5 to 85% RH (stored in shipping
container, without condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards
UL 1950 with D3, CSA C22.2 No.950 with D3
EMC
FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B
Interface
Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface and
a Macintosh®serial interface.
Parallel interface
The built-in parallel interface has the following
characteristics:
Forward channel
Data format: 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode
Synchronization: STROBE pulse
Handshake timing: BUSY and ACKNLG signals
Signal level: TTL compatible
Connector: 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
Reverse channel
Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 Nibble mode
Adaptable connector: 57-30360 Amphenol Connector or
equivalent
Synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Signal level: IEEE-1284 Level 1 device
Data transmission timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284
specification
Serial interface
The printer’s built-in serial interface is based on the RS-423
standard. This interface has the following characteristics:
Standard: Based on RS-423
Synchronization: Synchronous
Bit rate: Approx. 900 Kbps
Handshaking: X-ON/X-OFF, DTR protocol
Specification 120V Model 220-240V Model
Input voltage range 103.5 to 132V 198 to 264V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.4A 0.2A
Power consumption Approx. 15W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern)

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Word format: Data bit: 8 bits
Parity bit: None
Start bit: 1 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit
Connector: 8-pin mini-circular connector
Recommended cable: Apple System Peripheral-8 cable
Initialization
The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of
conditions) in these ways:
Hardware initialization
When the printer is turned on, the printer mechanism is
initialized, the input and print buffers are cleared, and all
settings return to their default values. However, the printer
mechanism is not initialized if the printer is turned on
within 10 seconds after being turned off. In this case, the
printer caps the print head, and ejects any paper in the paper
path.
Software initialization
Software initialization clears the print buffer and returns all
settings to their default values. However, software
initialization does not initialize the printer mechanism or
clear the data buffer.
Control Panel
The four lights on your printer’s control panel show the
printer’s status and alert you to problems like paper jams.
Running a Printer Check
You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem
comes from the printer itself or some other source.
❏If the results are satisfactory, the problem lies in software
settings, the interface cable, or your computer.
❏If the printer check does not print correctly, you have a
problem with your printer.
Follow these steps to check the printer:
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer.
4. Hold down the
E
load/eject button and press the
P
power
button. Hold down the buttons until the
P
power light
starts to flash. Then release both buttons.
The printer prints one page containing a nozzle check
pattern, the printer’s ROM version, ink counter code, and
character table.
Hardware
initialization ∗The printer is turned on.
∗The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel
interface.
Software
initialization ∗Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer) command.
power light
black ink
out light
paper light
color ink
out light
load/eject
button
cleaning
button
power
button
S
When the paper light comes on, your paper
ran out or is incorrectly loaded. Load paper
in the feeder and then press the
E
load/eject
button.
BA
When an ink light comes on, you need to
replace the ink cartridge.
BA
When an ink light flashes, your ink supply
is low. Make sure you have a replacement
cartridge.
SBA
When the paper light flashes and the ink out
lights are on, you have a paper jam. Turn
off the printer and gently pull out all
jammed paper. Then press the
E
load/eject
button.
P
The power light is on when the printer is
on. The power light flashes when the printer
is receiving a print job or performing a
maintenance operation.
PSBA
When the power and paper lights flash and
the ink out lights are on, your printer has a
carriage error. Press the
P
button twice to
reset the printer.
PSBA
When all the lights flash, your printer may
have an internal error.

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5. After it prints the page, turn off the printer. Remember to
reconnect the interface cable, then turn on the printer and
your computer.
Managing Print Jobs in Windows
Your Windows®printer software includes two management
utilities: the Spool Manager and Status Monitor.
❏The Spool Manager starts automatically when you send a
job to the printer. It allows you to print in the background
while you continue to work on your computer and to hold
jobs to print at a later time. If you’re using your printer on
a network, it also handles multiple print jobs.
❏The Status Monitor, which is available only if you’re
using Windows 95, also starts automatically when you
send a job to the printer. It displays on your screen to alert
you about printer and ink status.
Note:
The Status Monitor doesn’t appear if you’re printing over a
network.
Using the Spool Manager
The Spool Manager works like the Windows Print Manager.
When you send a job to your printer, your printer software
creates a temporary journal file, stores it in the C:\TEMP or
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder or directory, and assigns it to
a print queue. The software then sends the file to your
printer at the right time.
❏To open the Spool Manager while you’re printing, click
the Spool Manager icon that appears on the Taskbar
(Windows 95) or at the bottom of your desktop
(Windows 3.1).
❏To open it at any time, double-click the Spool Manager4
icon in the EPSON program group or folder.
Note:
In Windows 3.1, you may not see the Spool Manager icon if
the Program Manager or current window is maximized. Make
the window smaller to see the Spool Manager icon.
You see the Spool Manager window:
The Spool Manager window displays the status of your print
queues and journal files and lets you control them.
Here are some of the things you can do:
❏Hold or release a queue
❏Send journal files to your printer over a network
❏Hold, re-queue, or delete a journal file
❏Select the information you want to see in the Spool
Manager window
❏Prevent the Despooler popup window from appearing on
your screen whenever you print
❏Change your default spool directory
Tip:
For information about any of these procedures, use the Spool Manager
Help menu.
Using the Status Monitor
The Status Monitor, available only if you’re using
Windows 95, displays automatically when you send a job to
the printer. However, you can use it at any time to see how
much ink you have left. Follow these steps:
1. Access the Main printer settings dialog box.
2. Click the Utility tab.
menus
journal file
queue

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You see the Utility menu:
3. Click the EPSON Status Monitor icon.You see the
Despooler window with the Status Monitor at the bottom.
4. Check the amount of ink you have left.
Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh
Your Macintosh printer software includes two management
utilities: Monitor2 and Status Monitor.
❏If you’re using background printing, Monitor2 starts
automatically when you send a job to the printer. It
handles printing while you continue to work on your
Macintosh and lets you track documents that are waiting to
be printed.
❏The Status Monitor alerts you to any problems that occur
during printing. You can also use it at any time to see how
much ink you have left.
Using Monitor2
The Monitor2 utility lets you continue to work on your
Macintosh while your document is printing. However,
background printing is slower and may also slow down your
system.
If you want to use this utility, you need to turn on
background printing in the Chooser and increase the
memory allocation for Monitor2. Follow these steps:
1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu and select the
EPSON Stylus(EX) icon. Then click either the printer or
modem icon.
2. Under Background Printing, click On and close the
Chooser.
3. To increase the memory allocated to Monitor2, select
EPSON Monitor2 in the Extensions folder in your System
folder.
4. Choose Get Info from the File menu.
5. Under Memory Requirements, set the Prefered Size to
3000K.
6. While you’re printing, click theEPSON Monitor2 icon on
the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar.
You see a dialog box like the following:
7. You can select a job and cancel it or just use this window
to track the printer’s progress.
job currently
printing
jobs queued for
printing appear
here

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Using the Macintosh Status Monitor
You can use the Status Monitor to check the level of ink in
your printer and to control the way your software warns you
about printer problems. Follow these steps:
1. Choose Print from the File menu or click the print icon in
your application. You see the printer settings dialog box.
2. Click the Utility button.

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You see the Utility menu:
3. Click the Status Monitor icon. The software checks the
amount of ink remaining in the printer and displays the
Status Monitor window:
4. If you want to change printer messages and warnings,
click the Configuration button.
You see the following dialog box:
5. Choose the options you want and click OK.
Network Printing on a PC
You can use your printer on a network under Windows 95
or other network operating systems. The Spool Manager
sends journal files from your computer to a shared directory
on a network server. These files can then be printed from
another computer attached to the printer.
First you need to install the EPSON Stylus Photo printer
software on each computer that is going to print on the
network. Then run Spool Manager and identify the shared
directory to use for journal files. After you set this up on the
system connected to the printer (the host system), you need
to perform a similar procedure on each remote system on
the network.
Under Windows 95, you also need to specify the port and
network path to the printer.
Setting Up the Host System
Follow these steps to set up the computer connected to the
printer:
1. Create an icon for the EPSON Spool Manager
(EPSPMGR4.EXE) in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder.
2. Place this icon in the Startup folder.
3. Open the Spool Manager window as described on page 6.
4. In theSpool Manager window, double-click the queue you
want to use for network printing. The Queue Setup dialog
box appears.
5. Click the Remote Despool tab and then click the Printing
from remote queues option.
6. Click the Browse button and select the remote server
directory that will receive journal files.
7. Click OK and minimize the Spool Manager.
Setting Up Remote Systems
Follow these steps to set up computers on the network:
1. Create an icon for the EPSON Spool Manager
(EPSPMGR4.EXE) in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder.
2. Open the Spool Manager window as described on page 6.
3. In theSpool Manager window, double-click the queue you
want to use for network printing. The Queue Setup dialog
box appears.
4. Click the Spool to remote printer button.
5. Click the Browse button and select the directory you’re
using for journal files on the remote server.
6. Click OK and minimize the Spool Manager.
Click to recheck
ink level
Click to control messages
and warnings
Printing stops when
these messages
appear.
Printing continues
when these messages
appear.

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Setting Up Your Network Path in Windows 95
If you want to use your printer on a network running
Windows 95, you need to set up the port and network path
on the computer connected to the printer. Follow these
steps:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then point to Printers.
2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo icon and choose
Properties.
3. Click the Details tab. You see the details dialog box.
4. Click the Add Port button, then specify the network path to
the printer and click OK.
5. Open the Spool Manager window as described on page 6.
6. In the Spool Manager window, double-click your printer’s
queue. The Queue Setup dialog box appears.
7. Make sure the Use Print Manager for this port option is
checked. Then click OK.
Using Special Media
You can use most types of paper with your printer, but
you’ll get better results with specially designed EPSON ink
jet paper or other media. Following is a list of the media
available for EPSON ink jet printers.
When you print on special media, you need to be careful
about choosing the correct Media Type and Paper Size
settings in your printer software. Use the table below to help
you match the paper or media you loaded in the printer with
the Media Type setting in the software.
Letterhead, Pre-printed Forms, and Legal-size Paper
Always load the top edge first.
Note:
When you load paper, make sure the printable side is facing
up. 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.
If you’re loading legal-size paper, pull out the paper support
extension.
EPSON 360 dpi, High Quality, and Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
Caution:
Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with
your special media; they may damage the printer.
You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge
guide. If you use legal-size ink jet paper, don’t load it more
than half way to the arrow mark.
Media name Size Part number
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper A4
Letter S041059 S041060
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter S041111
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4
Letter
Legal
S041061
S041062
S041067
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper A4
Letter S041126 S041124
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film A4
Letter S041071 S041072
EPSON Photo Paper 4 ×6 S041134
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4
Letter S041063 S041064
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6
5 ×8
10 ×8
S041054
S041121
S041122
EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper Letter
Letter S041001 (10 sheets), S041002 (50 sheets)
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive
Sheets A4 S041106
For this media name . . . Select this Media Type setting . . .
Plain paper Plain paper
Envelopes Plain paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Special Coated Paper for 360 dpi
Printing
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Special Coated Paper for 720 dpi
Printing
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON 720 dpi Index Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
EPSON Photo Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper Photo Quality Glossy Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON High Quality Glossy Paper
EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper
Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies

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Note:
Use ink jet papers within one year of purchase. Use glossy
media and transparencies within six months. Return unused
sheets and envelopes to their original package as soon as
possible, and store away from high temperatures, humidity,
and direct sunlight.
EPSON 4 ×6 Photo Paper
Photo paper (4 ×6) is perforated around the edges, so you
can trim your printouts and “bleed” the photo—extend it to
the edge of the paper—on all sides. Follow these steps to
print on EPSON Photo paper:
1. Load the paper with the whiter side facing up and the
perforated margins positioned as shown:
You can load up to 20 sheets of Photo paper at a time.
Make sure you place the included support sheet beneath
the stack, but don’t print on it.
2. Slide the left edge guide so it fits snugly against the paper.
3. When you create the image in your application software,
size it to 4.25 ×6.25 inches.
4. Choose EPSON Photo Paper 4 ×6 in as the Paper Size
setting and Maximum as the Printable Area setting.
5. Choose Photo Quality Glossy Paper as the Media Type
setting.
6. After you print your picture, fold the paper back and forth
along the perforations and carefully tear the margins off.
To keep your printouts looking their best, store them in a
resealable plastic bag or other airtight covering and keep
them away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct
sunlight.
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film, and
Transparencies
Follow these steps to print on glossy media or
transparencies:
1. To print on transparencies only, remove the paper support
and reinstall it in the rear paper support slot, as shown
below. For glossy paper and film, leave the paper support
in the normal position.
2. Before you load the media, place the included support
sheet or a plain paper sheet beneath the stack.
You can load up to 20 sheets of glossy paper, 30 sheets of
glossy film, or 10 transparencies. However, you may get
better results by loading one sheet at a time. With multiple
sheets loaded, the minimum top margin you can use is 1.2
inches.
3. Remember to choose the correct Media Type setting in
your printer software, following the guidelines on page 10.
trim size
printed image size
.67 in
.24 in
.12 in
.24 in
.12 in

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Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. Adjust the left
edge guide and load the envelopes as shown, flap edge first
and printable side up:
Set the thickness lever to the + position when you print on
envelopes or if ink smears when you print on other thick
media. Open the printer cover and position the lever as
shown below. Then close the cover and print. (Make sure
you return the lever to the 0 position before you print on
thin media.)
Note:
Before you print, make sure you set the Paper Size option for
the type ofenvelope you’re using.Setthe Media Type to Plain
paper.
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
Use these cards to print photos, postcards, or greeting cards.
You can load up to 30 cards at a time with the included
support sheet or a sheet of plain paper beneath the stack.
When you’re ready to print, use your software to set the
Paper Size option for the size card you’re using and set the
Media Type to Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper.
If ink smears on the cards, set the thickness lever to the +
position as shown above.
EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper
You can print photos, company logos, or anything else you
want on this paper, and then transfer your images to T-shirts
or other cloth items. Load one sheet of transfer paper at a
time, and set the Media Type option to 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper.
After you print, follow the instructions that came with the
paper to iron the image onto the shirt or other item.
Tip:
For iron-on transfers, make sure you reverse your image before you
print it, especially if it includes text. Then the text will read correctly
when it’s transferred. You can use the Flip Horizontal option in your
printer software.
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
Use these sheets to print labels or stickers. Load one sheet at
a time, and set the Media Type option to Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper. Make sure your adhesive sheets are fully adhered to
their backing sheet before you load them.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
Caution:
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 warranty.
When a
B
black or
A
color 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.

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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: S020093
❏Color ink cartridge: S020110
Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge
You can replace a cartridge when the
B
black or
A
color
ink out light is either flashing or on. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing.
2. Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced.
Caution:
If you press the
R
cleaning button when no ink out light is
flashing or on, the printer cleans the print heads as described
on page 14. If youneed to replace anink cartridge before the
lights flash (because the ink is too old, for example) follow
the instructions on
page 14.
3. Lower the output tray and raise the printer cover.
4. Press the
R
cleaning button and hold it for three seconds.
The print heads move slightly left and the
P
power light
begins flashing. (The print heads return to their home
position if you don’t proceed to step 5 within 60 seconds.)
5. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up
from its holder. (Although the illustration shows the color
ink cartridge, the procedure is the same for replacing the
black ink cartridge.)
Caution:
Don’t open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to
replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, you
can’t reuse it. Even if the cartridge contains ink, reusing it
may damage the print head.
6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it
carefully.
Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap
and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
7. Follow the steps in the next section to install the new ink
cartridge.
Installing the New Cartridge
Once you have removed the empty cartridge, you’re ready
to install the new one. Follow these steps:
1. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging.
2. Remove the yellow tape seal as shown:
Caution:
You must remove the yellow tape seal from the top of the
cartridge; leaving the tape on will permanently damage the
cartridge. Do not remove the clear seal from the bottom of
the cartridge; ink will leak out.
3. Lower the ink cartridge into its holder with the label
facing up and the arrow pointing to the back of the printer.
The larger cartridge (color) goes on the right, the black ink
cartridge on the left.
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4. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.
5. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, remove it as
described in “Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge” on page
13. Then follow steps 1 through 4 in this section.
6. Press the
R
cleaning button and close the printer cover.
The printer moves the print heads and begins charging the
ink delivery system. (Even if you don’t press the button,
ink charging begins 60 seconds after you close the clamp.)
Caution:
Never turn off the printer while the
P
power light is
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise
for more than 5 minutes.
The
P
power light flashes and the printer makes various
sounds. Charging takes about two minutes. When it’s
finished, you can print again.
Caution:
The first time you install ink cartridges, charging can take
up to seven minutes. Do not turn off the printer or interrupt
this process.
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge
If an ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may
need to replace it. How can you tell? You may 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
heads, you can replace one or both cartridges.
Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge before the
B
black or
A
color ink out light is flashing or on:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing.
2. Lower the output tray and raise the printer cover.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print heads
by hand.
3. Press the
E
load/eject button and hold it down for a few
seconds until the print heads move to the left.
4. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up
from its holder.
5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it
carefully.
6. Follow the steps in the previous section, “Installing the
New Cartridge,” to install the new ink cartridge.
Printer Care
Cleaning the Print Heads
Caution:
Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with
your special media; they may damage the printer.
If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots
are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print
heads. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink
properly.
Cleaning the print heads uses ink, so clean them only if print
quality declines. You can use either of the following to
clean the print heads:
❏The Head Cleaning utility in your printer software (if the
printer is on a local port rather than a network)
❏The printer’s control panel buttons.
Using the Head Cleaning Utility
Follow these steps to run the utility from a Windows
computer or a Macintosh:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the
B
black and
A
color ink out lights are off.
2. Access the Main printer settings dialog box.
3. Click the Utility tab (Windows) or the Utility button
(Macintosh). You see the Utility menu.
4. Click the Head Cleaning icon.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print
heads. Cleaning takes about two minutes, during which the
printer makes some noise and the
P
power light flashes.

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Caution:
Never turn off the printer while the
P
power light is
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise
for more than 5 minutes.
When the
P
power light stops flashing, you need to run a
nozzle check.
6. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click Print
nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation
(Macintosh). See instructions below for examining the
nozzle check pattern.
If your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps
above.
Using the Control Panel
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, and
that the
B
black and
A
color ink out lights are off.
2. Press the
R
cleaning button and hold it for three seconds.
Cleaning takes about two minutes, during which the
printer makes some noise and the
P
power light flashes.
After the cleaning cycle is complete and the
P
power light
stops flashing, you need to run a nozzle check.
3. Access the Main printer settings dialog box asdescribed in
Chapter 1.
4. Click the Utility tab (Windows) or the Utility button
(Macintosh). You see the Utility menu.
5. Click the Nozzle Check icon. See the next section for
instructions on examining the nozzle check pattern.
If your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps
above.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look
something like this, with each of the six sections showing
one of the ink colors:
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, clean the
print heads again, as explained in the previous sections.
Aligning the Print Heads
If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may
need to align the print heads. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded.
2. Access the Main printer settings dialog box.
3. Click the Utility tab (Windows) or the Utility button
(Macintosh). You see the Utility menu.
4. Click the Print Head Alignment icon.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page
and select the correct alignment.
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it
several times a year, following these steps:
Caution:
Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.
Never use alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage
the printer components and case.
Don’t use a hard or abrasive brush.
Don’t get water on the printer components.
Don’t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.
1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and
disconnect the printer cable.
2. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.
3. Carefully clean away dust and dirt with a soft brush.
4. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
Keep the printer cover closed so water doesn’t get inside.
5. Clean ink out of the printer’s interior with a damp cloth.
Information Reference List
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None
Product Support Bulletins
None
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