SureColor P50000Ce Plus - Printer EPSON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SureColor P50000Ce Plus EPSON

Epson® SureColor® P5000User'sGuide

Contents

Epson SureColor P5000 User's Guide 9

Introduction to Your Printer.... 10

Printer Features 10

Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts 10

Notations Used in the Documentation 11

Printer Part Locations.... 11

Product Parts - Front 12

Product Parts - Top/Inside 13

Product Parts - Rear/Spindle 14

Control Panel Parts 15

Media Handling.... 19

Roll Paper Handling 19

Removing the Roll Media Adapter - 2-inch Core.... 19

Installing the Roll Media Adapter - 3-inch Core....20

Loading Roll Paper on the Spindle 21

Installing the Borderless Spacer 23

Loading Roll Paper 24

Cutting Roll Paper 28

Cutting Roll Paper Manually.... 29

Printing Trim Lines 29

Removing Roll Paper 30

Cut Sheet Handling 31

Loading Cut Sheets in the Paper Cassette 32

Loading Cut Sheets in the Rear Manual Feeder 39

Loading Cut Sheets in the Front Manual Feeder 42

Adjusting the Platen Gap 44

Creating Custom Paper Configurations.... 45

Printing a Custom Paper Configuration List 47

Selecting Custom Paper Configurations 47

Available Epson Papers 47

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility 54

Printing from a Computer 56

Printing with Windows 56

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 56

Paper Configuration Options - Windows 60

Advanced B&W Photo Options - Windows.... 61

Print Quality Options - Windows 62

Color Management Options - Windows 62

Advanced Color Controls - Windows 64

Paper Source Options - Windows 64

Roll Paper Options - Windows 65

Using Layout Manager - Windows 68

Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows 74

Reduce/Enlarge Options - Windows 75

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows.... 75

Selecting Additional Settings - Windows 76

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows.... 78

Checking Print Status - Windows 80

Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings 80

Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows 80

SavingandSharingMediaSettings-Windows....82

Editing Print Setting Displays - Windows 83

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows 85

ChangingtheLanguageofthePrinterSoftwareScreens....86

Changing Automatic Update Options 88

Printing on a Mac 88

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac 89

Advanced Color Settings - Mac.... 93

Output Resolution Settings - Mac 96

Print Options - Mac 96

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac.... 97

Selecting Roll Paper Settings - Mac 97

Selecting Advanced Media Control Settings - Mac 100

Advanced Media Control Options - Mac.... 101

Managing Color - Mac 101

Color Matching Options - Mac.... 102

Sizing Printed Images - Mac 103

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac 103

Printing Preferences - Mac.... 104

Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac 105

Checking Print Status - Mac.... 107

Using the Control Panel Menus.... 108

Accessing the Printer's Menus 108

Maintenance Menu Settings.... 108

Paper Menu Settings.... 110

Printer Setup Menu Settings 114

Printer Status Menu Settings.... 117

Network Setup Menu Settings 117

Preferences Menu Settings 118

Administrator Menu Settings 120

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Tanks 121

CheckingInkandMaintenanceTankStatuswithWindows....121

Checking Ink and Maintenance Tank Status on a Mac.... 122

PurchaseEpsonInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks....123

InkCartridgeandMaintenanceTankPartNumbers....124

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 125

Replacing Maintenance Tanks 128

Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank 128

Replacing the Borderless Maintenance Tank 131

Switch Black Ink Type 135

Switching the Black Ink Type 135

Black Ink Type Media List.... 135

Adjusting Print Quality 138

Print Head Maintenance.... 138

Print Head Nozzle Check 138

Printless Nozzle Check 138

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingtheProductControlPanel....139

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingaComputerUtility....140

Print Head Cleaning 142

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingtheProductControlPanel....142

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingaComputerUtility....144

Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility.... 146

Print Head Alignment 147

AligningthePrintHeadAutomaticallyUsingaComputerUtility....148

AligningthePrintHeadAutomaticallyUsingtheProductControlPanel....149

AligningthePrintHeadManuallyUsingtheProductControlPanel....149

Maintenance and Transportation.... 152

Cleaning Your Product 152

Cleaning the Roll Paper Feed Slot 154

Replacing the Cutter.... 156

Moving or Transporting Your Product.... 162

Solving Problems 164

Product Status Messages 164

Solving Printer Problems.... 171

Printer Does Not Turn On 172

LCD Screen Shuts Off 172

Solving Printing Problems 172

Nothing Prints 172

Cannot Print Over a Network 173

Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints 173

Solving Paper Problems.... 174

Paper Feeding Problems 174

Roll Paper Jam Problems 175

CutSheetPaperJamProblemsinthePaperCassette....177

CutSheetPaperJamProblemsintheFrontorRearManualFeeder....178

Solving Print Quality Problems.... 179

Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly 179

Overall Print Quality is Poor 180

Lines Are Misaligned 181

Prints are Scuffed or Smeared 181

Margins Appear in Borderless Roll Prints 182

Too Much Ink is Consumed 183

Where to Get Help.... 183

Technical Specifications 185

Windows System Requirements 185

Mac System Requirements 186

Paper Specifications 186

Printable Area Specifications 188

Ink Cartridge Specifications.... 189

Dimension Specifications 190

Electrical Specifications 191

Environmental Specifications 191

Interface Specifications 192

Safety and Approvals Specifications 192

Notices 193

Important Safety Instructions.... 193

General Product Safety Instructions 193

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.... 195

FCC Compliance Statement.... 196

Trademarks 196

Copyright Notice.... 197

ANoteConcerningResponsibleUseofCopyrightedMaterials....197

Copyright Attribution 198

EpsonSureColorP5000User'sGuide

Welcome to the Epson SureColor P5000 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

IntroductiontoYourPrinter

Refertothesesectionstolearnmoreaboutyourprinterandthismanual.

PrinterFeatures

NotationsUsedintheDocumentation

PrinterPartLocations

PrinterFeatures

TheEpsonSureColorP5000printerincludesthesespecialfeatures:

Highproductivity

- PrecisionCoreprintheadcapableof10channelswith360nozzlesperinch

•Available200mlhigh-capacityinkcartridgeswithinincreasedblackdensity

•Auto-switchingbetweenrollpaperandhigh-capacitycutsheetcassette

Reliability

- Improveddustandstaticcontrolforreducedprintheadnozzlemaintenance

- Ink-repellentprintheadsurfaceforreducednozzleclogging

Highresolution

•Printsatresolutionsupto2880x1440dpi

•Supportsvariable-sizeddroplettechnologyassmallas3.5picoliter

Easy-to-usesetupandoperation

- Intuitive, easy-to-read, colorLCDdisplay

- Fourmediapaths, allfront-loadedforeasyaccess

- Easy-to-usesoftware

OptionalEquipmentandReplacementParts

Parenttopic: Introduction to Your Printer

OptionalEquipmentandReplacementParts

YoucanpurchasegenuineEpsonink,paper,andaccessoriesfromanEpsonauthorizedreseller.To find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or proimaging.epson.ca (Canada), select

your product series and product, and click the Where to Buy button. Or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766)intheU.S.or800-807-7766inCanada.

OptionorpartPartnumber
Replacementinkmaintenancetank(maintenancebox1)T6190
Replacementborderlessmaintenancetank(maintenancebox2)T6191
Additional2"/3"rollmediaspindleC12C811251
ReplacementprintcutterbladeC12C815351
CleaningsheetsC13S400045
SpectroProofer17"UVSSpectro17UVS
1-yearextendedEpsonPreferredPlusserviceplanfor SpectroProofer	EPPSPB1
1-yearextendedEpsonPreferredPlusserviceplanEPP49B1
2-yearextendedEpsonPreferredPlusserviceplanEPP49B2

Parenttopic:PrinterFeatures

NotationsUsedintheDocumentation

Followtheguidelinesinthesenotationsasyoureadyourdocumentation:

- Warningsmustbefollowedcarefullytoavoidbodilyinjury .

- Cautionsmustbeobservedtoavoiddamagetoyourequipment.

- Notes contain important information about your printer.

- Tipscontainadditionalprintinginformation.

Parenttopic: Introduction to Your Printer

PrinterPartLocations

Checktheprinterpartillustrationstolearnaboutthepartsonyourprinter.

ProductParts-Front

ProductParts-Top/Inside

ProductParts-Rear/Spindle

ControlPanelParts

Parenttopic: Introduction to Your Printer

ProductParts-Front

Diagram of a printer with numbered parts labeled for identification

1Frontcover

2Inkcartridgecover(left)

3Papercassette

4Outputtray

5Borderlessmaintenancetank(maintenancebox2)

6Paperejectsupport

7Frontmanualfeeder

8Inkcartridgecover(right)

9Controlpanel

10Alertlight

Parenttopic:PrinterPartLocations

ProductParts-Top/Inside

Technical diagram of a printer with numbered parts for identification and assembly reference.

1Rollpaperspindleholders

2Rollpapercover

3Rollpaperfeeder

4Edgeguide

5Papersupport

6Rearmanualfeeder

7Printercover

8Printhead

9Inkcartridges

10Inkmaintenancetank(maintenancebox1)

Parenttopic:PrinterPartLocations

ProductParts-Rear/Spindle

Technical diagram of a printer internal structure with numbered components and labeled parts

1Rearaccessunit

2Rollpaperholderunitconnector

3USBport

4Airflowvents

5Ethernet/LANport

6Statuslights

7ACinlet

8Removablepaperstop(black)

9Removablepaperstop(gray)

10Spindle

113-inchcoreadapters

12Borderlessprintingspacer

Parenttopic:PrinterPartLocations

ControlPanelParts

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Check Menu

1 ⏻ powerlight
2 ⏻ powerbutton

3LCDscreen

4pape feedanduparrowbutton
5 Black/A+A Blackink/maintenancebutton
6papersourceandleftarrowbutton
7papbfeedanddownarrowbutton
8Menuandrightarrowbutton
9paperCutbutton
10loadpaperbutton
11OKbutton
12 II·pause/cancelbutton
13 II·pause/cancellight
14Checkinklight
15 Checkpaperlight

LCDScreenDisplay

Ready 12 PG 35/15mm 30.0m GR V Y LC VLM OR MK VM LK C PK Matte Black

1Statusmessages

2Papersource

Theiconindicate the current papers or sources settings. Then number appears when a Custom Paper setting is selected.

:RollpaperwithAutoCutenabled
:RollpaperwithAutoCutdisabled
Cutsheetpaper

3Inkcartridgestatus

:Amountofinkremaininginthecartridge
:Inklevelislow
:Inkcartridgeisexpended

Inkerror;checkthestatusmessageontheLCDscreen

4:Installedoptions:SpectroProofer(shown)istheonlysupportedoption

5PhotoBlackorMatteBlackinkselected

PresstheBlackink/maintenancebuttontoswitchcarridgetypes

6Maintenancetankstatus

:Amountofspaceremaininginthemaintenancetank
:Maintenancetankisnearingtheendofitsservicelife
:Maintenancetankisattheendofitsservicelife

7Rollpaperremaining

8Rollpapermarginsetting

9Platengapsetting

Narrow

:Standard

Wide

:Wider

:Widest

Parenttopic:PrinterPartLocations

MediaHandling

Seethesesectionstoloadandhandlemediaonyourproduct.

RollPaperHandling

CutSheetHandling

CreatingCustomPaperConfigurations

AvailableEpsonPapers

BorderlessPaperTypeCompatibility

RollPaperHandling

Seethesectionstoload, cut, and removerollpaperinyourproduct.

RemovingtheRollMediaAdapter-2-inchCore

InstallingtheRollMediaAdapter-3-inchCore

LoadingRollPaperontheSpindle

InstallingtheBorderlessSpacer

LoadingRollPaper

CuttingRollPaper

RemovingRollPaper

Parenttopic:MediaHandling

RemovingtheRollMediaAdapter-2-inchCore

Forrollcanvasmediawitha2-inchcore,youneedtoremovetherollmediaadapterfromthepaperstoptomatchthecoresizeofyourrollcanvasmedia.

Note: Thinmedia(lessthan250gsm)isnotsupportedforthiscoresize.

1. Removetheblackpaperstopfromthespindle.

Diagram of a mechanical linkage with two components, one blue and one white, showing a red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

2.Pushoutthetwohooksontheblackpaperstopandremovethegrayadapterfromthepaperstop.

Diagram of a mechanical or electrical component with blue components and red directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

1. Toremovethegrayadapterfromtheotherpaperstop, slideitoffthespindle.

Parenttopic:RollPaperHandling

InstallingtheRollMediaAdapter-3-inchCore

Forrollpaperwitha3-inchcore,youneedtoinstalltherollmediaadapterontothepaperstoptomatch thecoresizeofyourrollpaper.

1. Removetheblackpaperstopfromthespindle.

Diagram of a mechanical shaft with two wheels and a blue housing, showing a red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

1. Align the triangles on the gray adapter with the triangles on the paper stop and press until the hooks click into place.

Diagram showing a mechanical component with red arrows and circular annotations, possibly indicating motion or control points.

1. Insert the other gray adapter onto the spindle and attach it to the other paper stop.

Parenttopic:RollPaperHandling

LoadingRollPaperontheSpindle

Loadrollcanvasmediaonthespindleincludedwiththerollpaperunit.

1. Remove any tape and protective paper from the end of the roll. Makes sure the paper is cut straight across to avoid paper feeding problems.

Note: Avoid touching the surface of your paper or resting it on a dusty area. With canvas media that you have previously loaded, it's sagoodideatocuttheedgestraighteachtimeyoureloadit.

1. Removetheblackpaperstopfromthespindle.

Diagram of a mechanical linkage with two components, one blue and one black, showing a red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

1. Insert the spindle into otherollpaper cores that the end of the roll paper is facing towards you.

Diagram showing a cylindrical object being inserted into a blue plastic bottle with a red arrow indicating the insertion direction (no text or symbols present)

1. Presstherollpaperagainstthefixedpaperstopuntilthatthereisnogapbetweenthepaperstop andtherollpaper.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical assembly with labeled components and directional arrows indicating motion or force.

1. Insert the black paper stop onto the spindle and press in until there is no gap between the paper stop and the roll paper.

Diagram showing mechanical assembly with a blue component and a magnified view of a shaft assembly, labeled in Chinese.

Parenttopic:RollPaperHandling

InstallingtheBorderlessSpacer

Whenyouperformborderlessprintingonrollpaper,youmayneedtoinstalltheborderlessspacer.

Note: Only2-inchcoremediaissupportedwhenusingtheborderlessspacer.

1. Removetheblackpaperstopfromthespindle.

Diagram of a mechanical shaft with two flanges and a central shaft, showing a red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

2.Slidethespacerallthewayontothespindleuntiltreachesthegraypaperstopontheotherend. Makesuretheholesinthespacerandpaperstoplineupexactly.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a shaft and gear mechanism with no visible text or symbols

Parenttopic:RollPaperHandling

Relatedreferences

BorderlessPaperTypeCompatibility

LoadingRollPaper

Youcanloadrollpaperwitha2-or3-inchcoreandawidthofupto17inches(43cm).

1. Makesuretheprinteristurnedon.
2. Onthecontrol panel, pressthepapersourcebutton.
3. Press the down arrow button to select Roll Paper/Cut or Roll Paper/No Cut, and press the OK button.
4. Opentherollpapercover.

Line drawing of a printer with a blue cover and red arrow indicating compression (no text or symbols)

1. Placetherollpaperintheprinterasshown(theblackendofthespindlegoesontheleft).

Diagram of a printer with a blue roller being inserted, showing paper roll and printer casing (no text or symbols)

6.Presstheloadpaperbuttononthecontrolpanel.

1. Insert the leading edge of the roll paper into therear manual paper feeder until a message on the LCD screen tells you to press the load paper button.

Line drawing of a printer with hands holding a blue cover (no text or symbols)

1. Presstheloadpaperbuttononthecontrolpanel. Theprinterautomaticallyfeedsthepapertothe printingposition.

9.Closetherollpapercover.

Line drawing of a printer with a blue cover and red arrow indicating compression (no text or symbols)

Note: To prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer, always keep the roll paper cover closed unless you are loading or unloading media.

1. On the screen that appears, select one of the following settings:

2. Ifthepapersettingsarecorrect,selectYes.

3. If you want to change the paper settings, select Nos you can adjust these settings.

11.PresstheOKbutton.

12.Slideouttheoutputtray.Donotraisethepaperstopperotherollpapermaynotejectcorrectly.

Illustration of a printer with blue paper sheets being inserted, showing paper movement arrows (no text or symbols)

Note: If you are printing on plain paper or thin mediatypes, or if you are using the optional Spectroproofer, raise the papereject support. This prevents paper from curling up in the output tray, which can cause paper jams and print head strikes.

Diagram showing printer printing process with blue plastic strips and a hand inserting a red arrow to a component

Parenttopic:RollPaperHandling

Relatedreferences

AvailableEpsonPapers

RollPaperOptions-Windows

PaperSpecifications

Relatedtasks

RemovingRollPaper

SelectingRollPaperSettings-Mac

CuttingRollPaper

The printer has been built-in cutter that can automatically cut most paper types, or you can cut your prints manually. To switch between cutting methods, press the paper source button on the control panel or adjust the autocut settings in the printer driver. These settings selected in the printer driver over ridest the control panel setting.

Caution: Use of the built-in cutter is not recommended for the below paper types, as it may lead to dullingofthebladeandmorefrequentreplacement:

•Fineartpaper

- Canvas

Caution: Do not use the built-in cutter with these paper types or you may damage or dull the built-in cutter:

•Vinyl

•Matteposterboard

- Adhesivepaper

• Bannermedia

Whenyouprintonthesepapertypes,youneedtodisabletheAutoCutsettingandcuttheprintoffthe rollmanually.

CuttingRollPaperManually

PrintingTrimLines

Parenttopic:RollPaperHandling

Relatedreferences

RollPaperOptions-Windows

Relatedtasks

SelectingRollPaperSettings-Mac

CuttingRollPaperManually

Youcankeepyourprintsontherolluntilyoumanuallycutthem.

Note: The built-in cutter may not be able to cut some types of media. In addition, heavy or thick media types may damage our the cutter, requiring more frequent replacement.

1. Pressthepapersourcebutton.
2. Press the down arrow button to select Roll Paper/No Cut, and press the OK button.
3. Runyourprintjob.
   4.Pressthepapetcutbutton.

Note: If the paper cannot be cut by the built-in cutter, press the ↘ paper feed button until your print is clearoftheprinter,thencuttheprintbyhand.

Parenttopic: CuttingRollPaper

PrintingTrimLines

When you disable the Auto Cut setting, you can print a trim line (page line) between print jobs as a guide for manual cutting.

1. Beforeyouprint, presstheMenubutton.
   2.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectPaperandpresstherightarrowbutton.
2. SelectRollPaperSetupandpresstherightarrowbutton.
3. SelectPrintPageLineandpresstherightarrowbutton.
   5.PresstheupordownarrowbuttontoselectOn.
   6.PresstheOKbuttontosavethesetting.

Acheckmarkappearsnexttothesetting.

1. Pressthepaule cancelbuttontoexitthemenu.

2. Run your print job.

Parenttopic: CuttingRollPaper

Relatedreferences

PaperMenuSettings

RemovingRollPaper

When you finish printing on roll paper, you should remove it from the print to avoid indenting or creating the paper.

1. Opentherollpapercover.

Line drawing of a printer with paper feed and paper clip (no text or symbols)

1. Presstheload paperbuttontoreleasethepaper. Thepaperrewindsautomatically.

Note: Makesuretherollpaperisrewoundcompletelybeforeeremovingitfromtheprinter.

1. Hold both end of the spindle and lift it up from the spindle holder.

Line drawing of a printer with a blue paper roll and red arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

1. Removetheblackpaperstopfromthespindleasshown.

Illustration of hands holding a blue circular device with red arrows indicating rotation or movement (no text or symbols)

1. Removetherollpaperfromthespindle.

Illustration of a blue cylindrical device with a metallic shaft and red arrow indicating left motion (no text or symbols)

1. Placetherollpaperinitsoriginalpackage.

Note: Store roll paper on its end or horizontally (if the packaging end-caps are installed). Never store rollpaperonitsedge, asaflatspotcandevelopandleadtoimagingartifactsontheprints.

Note: Do not store roll paper in dusty areas. Print head maintenance and cleanings increase if dust accumulates on the paper.

1. Closetherollpapercover.

Note: To prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer, always keep the roll paper cover closed unless you are loading or unloading media.

Parenttopic:RollPaperHandling

CutSheetHandling

Youcanloadavarietyoftypesandsizesofcutsheetpaperinyourproduct.

LoadingCutSheetsinthePaperCassette

LoadingCutSheetsintheRearManualFeeder

LoadingCutSheetsintheFrontManualFeeder

AdjustingthePlatenGap

Parenttopic:MediaHandling

LoadingCutSheetsinthePaperCassette

Youcanprintonavarietyofpapertypesandsizesupto17inches(43cm)wideand0.1inch(0.27mm) thickfromthepapercassette.

1. Makesuretheprinteristurnedon.

2. Onthecontrolpanel, pressthepaper sourcebutton.

3. Press the down arrow button to select Cut Sheet, and press the OK button.

4. Lifttheedgeoftheoutputtraytoremoveit.

Illustration of a printer with a hand inserting a blue plastic into the paper (no text or symbols visible)

5.Slideoutthepapercassette,thenpullitallthewayout.

Diagram illustrating the process of printer printing and packaging, showing a printer being inserted into a blue plastic sheet.

Note: If you are loading paper that is 13 × 19 inches ( 330 × 483 mm) or larger, pull the lever in the papercassettetoextenditasfaraspossibleandexpandthesliderallthewaytotheedgeofthe papercassette.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical assembly process with blue components and red arrows indicating direction of movement or force.

6.Slidetheedgeguidesoutward.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical assembly process with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating movement or force.

7.Fanthroughastackofpaper,thengentlytapitonaflatsurfacetoeventheedges.

8.Loadthepaperwiththeprintablesidefacedownandshortedgefirst.Placethepaperalltheway backinthepapercassetteandnexttotherightedge.Makesurethepaperfitsunderthearrowon theleftedgeguide.

Diagram of a printer or printer holder with blue cover and paper tray, showing no text or symbols

9.Slidetheedgeguidesagainstthepaper,butnottootightly.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical assembly process with labeled steps and directional arrows indicating movement or force.

1. Insert the papercassette and push it firmly into the printer.

Illustration of a printer being inserted into a blue plastic tray with a red upward arrow (no text or symbols)

Note: If you loaded paper that is 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) or larger, install the paper cassette cover, aligning the earrowsasshown. This covers important to limit dust from accumulating oncut sheets in the papercassette and will help reduce print head maintenance and cleanings.

Diagram of a printer with a blue plastic cover being inserted, showing internal structure and a close-up view of the printer's side panel (no text or symbols present)

1. Replacetheoutputtray.

Line drawing of a printer with a blue cover and red arrow indicating print direction (no text or symbols)

1. Adjust the output tray to fit your paper size.

A4 paper: Slide out the third extension, raise the paper stopper, and push the extension back in.

Diagram illustrating printer operation with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating process flow

A3paper: Pulloutthethirdextensionandraisethepaperstopper.

Diagram showing a printer printing blue sheets with red arrows indicating compression or disassembly (no text or symbols present)

SuperA3orlargerpaper: Pulloutthesecondandthirdextensionsandraisethepaperstopper.

Illustration of a printer being inserted into a sheet of paper with arrows indicating process flow (no text or symbols present)

Parenttopic: CutSheetHandling

Relatedreferences

AvailableEpsonPapers

PaperSpecifications

LoadingCutSheetsintheRearManualFeeder

Usetherearmanualfeedertoloadonecutsheetatatimeupto0.3inch(0.79mm)thick.

1. Makesuretheprinteristurnedon.
2. Onthecontrol panel, pressthepaper source button.

3. Press the down arrow button to select Cut Sheet, and press the OK button.

4. Openandextendthepapersupport.

Diagram showing printer printing process with blue paper being placed on top, labeled with red arrows indicating the process.

1. Adjust the edge guidet of the paper width.

Diagram showing a printer with a blue component being inserted, with red arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols present)

1. Insertasinglcutsheetintotherearmanualfeeder,printablesideup,untiltreachesthegray rollersinsidetheprinter.

Diagram illustrating the process of printer printing and downloading a document, showing a printer being inserted into a printer with a blue arrow indicating the drop.

1. Extend the output tray as necessary to support the sheet as it comes out of the printer.

Illustration of a printer with blue paper sheets and red arrows indicating flow or movement (no text or symbols)

1. Pressthepaper feedbutton on the control panel to feed the paper through the printer.

Parenttopic: CutSheetHandling

Relatedreferences

AvailableEpsonPapers

PaperSpecifications

LoadingCutSheetsintheFrontManualFeeder

Usethefrontmanualfeedertoloadonecutsheetatatimeupto0.06inch(1.5mm)thick.

1. Makesuretheprinteristurnedon.
2. On the control panel, pressthe paper source button.
3. Press the down arrow button to select Cut Sheet, and press the OK button.
   4.Presstheloadpaperbuttontoreleasethepressureroller.
4. Insertpaperwiththeprintablesideupovertheblackrollerinthefrontmanualfeederasshown.

Diagram showing a printer being placed on top of its page with a blue sheet, no text or symbols present

1. Lookthrough the printer window and makes sure the paper is inserted under the gray roller inside the printer.

Diagram showing a blue rectangular object being rotated by an arrow, with a red arrow indicating the direction.

1. Align the edge of the paper with the guideline on the output tray.

Diagram showing printer printing process with red arrow indicating rotation direction

1. Presstheloadpaperbuttontofeedthepaperthroughtheprinter.

2. Extend the output tray to support the paper as it comes out of the printer. Donot rais the paper stopper or paper may be ejected incorrectly.

Illustration of a printer with blue paper being inserted, showing paper roll and red arrows indicating compression (no text or symbols)

1. Whenprintingisfinished, presstheloadpaperbuttontoreleasethepressurerollersoyoucan pulloutthepaper.

Illustration of a printer with a blue cover being inserted, showing paper being placed (no text or symbols present)

Parenttopic: CutSheetHandling

Relatedreferences

AvailableEpsonPapers

PaperSpecifications

AdjustingthePlatenGap

Iftheprintqualityisnotsatisfactorywhenprintingonverythinorverythickmedia,youmayneedto adjustthePlatenGapsettingtoadjustthegapbetweenthemediaandtheprinthead.Usethewidest gapthatmaintainshighqualityprinting.Selectinganarrowerthanrequiredgapcanleadtoincreased printheadmaintenanceandcleanings.

Note: If you notice scuffs on the first few inches of your prints, this is caused by paper curl and print head strikes. Make sure your paper is flat. You can also try changing the Platen Gap setting to Wide. If that doesn't solvetheproblem, try changing it to Wider.

1.PresstheMenubutton.
2.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectPrinterSetupandpresstherightarrowbutton.
3.PresstherightarrowbuttontoselectPlatenGap.

1. PresstheupordownarrowtoselectaplatengapsettingandpresstheOKbutton.

Note: To avoid damaging the printer, do not select the Narrow setting when loading thick media.

Acheckmarkappearsnexttotheselectedsetting.

5.Pressthepaule cancelbuttontoexitthemenu.

TheplatengapsymbolontheLCDscreenchangestomatchthenewsetting.

Parenttopic: CutSheetHandling

Relatedreferences

PrinterSetupMenuSettings

CreatingCustomPaperConfigurations

Youcancreateandstoreupto10custompaperconfigurationsforuseinprintingonnon-Epsonpaperor paperthatisnotsupportedbytheEpsonprinterdriver.

Note: Custom paper configurations are based on the existing Uni-D and Bi-D print head alignment. For bestresults, performtheprintheadalignmentusingEpsonDoubleweightMattePaper,EpsonEnhanced MattePaper,orEpsonUltraPremiumPhotoPaperLuster.

1. Loadthetypeofpaperthatyouwanttoconfigureintheprinter.
   2.PresstheMenubutton.
   3.PresstheupordownarrowbuttontoselectPaperandpresstherightarrowbutton.
2. SelectCustomPaperandpresstherightarrowbutton.
3. Selectanumberforthecustompaperconfigurationandpresstherightarrowbutton.
4. SelectSelectReferencePaperandpresstherightarrowbutton.
5. Selectapaperpresetthatissimilartothepaperthatyouloadedandpresstherightarrowbutton.

Note: Use the following guidelines when selecting the reference paper that is closest to the paper you are using:

•Glossypaper:PhotoPaperorProofingPaper
•Thickpaperthatisnotglossy:MattePaper
•Thin,softpaperthatisnotglossy:PlainPaper

• Cottonpaperwitharoughsurface: FineArtPaper
•Specialmediasuchasfilm,cloth,posterboard,ortracingpaper:Others

8.PresstheleftarrowbuttontoreturntotheCustomPapermenu.
9. SelectPlatenGapandpresstherightarrowbutton.
10. SelectaplatengapsettingandpresstheOKbutton.
11.PresstheleftarrowbuttontoreturntotheCustomPapermenu.
12. SelectThicknessPatternandpresstherightarrowbutton.
13.PresstheOKbutton.

Apaperthicknesspatternprints.

1. Check the printed pattern and locate the pattern with them most evenly overlapping lines.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Note: It is normal for twopatternstolookverysimilar. Select themostacceptable pattern.

1. SelectthenumberofthemostevenpatternandpresstheOKbutton.
2. SelectanyadditionalsettingsintheCustomPaperSettingsmenu, asnecessary.
3. When you finish changing the custom paper configuration settings, press pause or cancel to exit themenu.

Afteryoucreatecustompaperconfigurations,youcanprintalistofthepresetsandthesettingsforeach one.

Note: You can also use the LFP Remote Panel Utility software to create custom paper configurations.

PrintingaCustomPaperConfigurationList

SelectingCustomPaperConfigurations

Parenttopic:MediaHandling

Relatedreferences

PaperMenuSettings

PrintingaCustomPaperConfigurationList

Youcanprintalistofthesettingsforallthecustompaperconfigurationsthatyouhavecreated.

1. PresstheMenubutton.
   2.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectPaperandpresstherightarrowbutton.
2. SelectPrintPaperListandpresstherightarrowbutton.
3. PresstheOKbuttontoprintthelistofyourcustompaperconfigurations.

Parenttopic: CreatingCustomPaperConfigurations

Relatedreferences

PaperMenuSettings

SelectingCustomPaperConfigurations

Once you have created a custom paper configuration, you can select the configuration whenever you print on the associated media.

1. PresstheMenubutton.
   2.PresstheupordownarrowbuttontoselectPaperandpresstherightarrowbutton.
2. SelectPaperType and press the right arrow button.
3. SelectCustomPaperandpresstherightarrowbutton.
4. Select the custom paper configuration you want to use and press the OK button.
   6.Pressthepaule cancelbuttontoexitthemenu.

The custom paper configuration you selected this displayed on the LCD screen.

Parenttopic: CreatingCustomPaperConfigurations

Relatedreferences

PaperMenuSettings

AvailableEpsonPapers

YoucanpurchasegenuineEpsonink,paper,andaccessoriesfromanEpsonauthorizedreseller.To find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or proimaging.epson.ca (Canada), select

your product series and product, and click the Where to Buy button. Or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766)intheU.S.or800-807-7766inCanada.

Note: Paper/media availability varies by country.

PaperTypeSizePartnumberSheetcount
EpsonLegacyPlatineLetter(8.5×11inches[216×279mm])		S45007925
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S45008025
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S45008125
		17inches(432mm)×50feet(15.2m)	S4500761roll
EpsonLegacyFibreLetter(8.5×11inches[216×279mm])		S45008525
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S45008625
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S45008725
		17inches(432mm)×50feet(15.2m)	S4500821roll
EpsonLegacyEtchingLetter(8.5×11inches[216×279mm])		S45009125
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S45009225
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S45009325
		17inches(432mm)×50feet(15.2m)	S4500881roll
EpsonLegacyBarytaLetter(8.5×11inches[216×279mm])		S45009725
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S45009825
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S45009925
		17inches(432mm)×50feet(15.2m)	S4500941roll
EpsonColdPressBrightLetter(8.5×1 inches[216×279mm])		S04230725
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S0423	1025
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S0423	1125
EpsonColdPressNaturalLetter(8.5×1 inches[216×279mm])		S04229725
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S0423	0025
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S0423	0125
EpsonVelvetFineArtPaperLetter(8.5×1 inches[216×279mm])		S04163620
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S0416	3720
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S0420	9725
EpsonExhibitionFiberPaperLetter(8.5×1 inches[216×279mm])		S04503325
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S0450	3725
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S0450	3925
EpsonHotPressBrightLetter(8.5×1 inches[216×279mm])		S04232725
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S0423	3025
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S0423	3125
EpsonHotPressNaturalLetter(8.5×1 inches[216×279mm])		S04231725
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S0423	2025
		17×22inches(432×559mm)S0423	2125
EpsonExhibitionWatercolorPaperTextured	Letter(8.5×11inches[216×279mm])	S04548625
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0454	8720
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0454	8825
EpsonUltraPremiumPhotoPaper Glossy	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04217520
	8×10inches(203×254mm)S04194	620
EpsonPremiumLusterPhoto Paper(260)	8.3inches(211mm)×32feet (9.8m)	S0414081roll
	13inches(330mm)×32feet (9.8m)	S0414091roll
	10inches(254mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0420771roll
	16inches(406mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0420791roll
EpsonMetallicPhotoPaper Glossy	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04558925
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0455	9025
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0455	9125
EpsonMetallicPhotoPaperLusterLetter	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04551625
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0455	1725
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0455	9825
EpsonPhotoPaperGlossyLetter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])		S04164950
		11×17inches(279×432mm)S0411	5620
		13×19inches(330×483mm)S0411	4320
		Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S041271100
EpsonPremiumPhotoPaper Glossy	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04128620
	A3(11.7×16.5inches [297×420mm])	S04128820
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0412	8920
	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04166750
	11×17inches(279×432mm)S0412	9020
	8×10inches(203×254mm)S04146	520
	11×14inches(279×356mm)S0414	6620
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0420	9225
EpsonPremiumPhotoPaper Semi-gloss	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04133120
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0413	2720
	8×10inches(203×254mm)S04146	750
	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04125750
	11×14inches(279×356mm)S0414	6850
	A3(11.7×16.5inches [297×420mm])	S04126050
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0412	6350
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0421	2425
EpsonPremiumPresentation PaperMatte	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S041062100
	Legal(8.5×14inches [216×356mm])	S041067100
	11×17inches(279×432mm)S0410	70100
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0410	69100
	16.5×23.4 inches(420×594mm)	S04107930
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0411	71100
EpsonProofingPaperWhite Semimatte	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0451	15100
	13inches(300mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0420021roll
	17inches(432mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0420031roll
EpsonStandardProofingPaper Publication	13inches(300mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0419961roll
	17inches(432mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0419971roll
EpsonStandardProofingPaper Commercial	13inches(300mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0421441roll
	17inches(432mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0419971roll
EpsonStandardProofingPaper (240)	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0451	15100
EpsonUltraPremiumPhotoPaper Luster	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04140550
	A3(11.7×16.5inches [297×420mm])	S04140650
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0414	0750
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0416	04100
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0420	8425
	13inches(330mm)×32.8feet (10m)	S0414091roll
EpsonUltraPremiumPresentation PaperMatte	Letter(8.5×11inches [216×279mm])	S04134150
	A3(11.7×16.5inches [297×420mm])	S04134350
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0413	3950
	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0416	05100
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0419	08100
EpsonUltraSmoothFineArtPaper13×	19inches(330×483mm)S04189625
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0418	9725
EpsonWatercolorPaperRadiant White	13×19inches(330×483mm)S0413	5120
EpsonExhibitionCanvasMatte13inches	(330mm)×20feet (6.1m)	S0452551roll
	17×22inches(432×559mm)S0452	5525
EpsonExhibitionCanvasSatin13inches	(330mm)×20feet (6.1m)	S0452481roll
EpsonExhibitionCanvasGloss13inches	(330mm)×20feet (6.1m)	S0452411roll
EpsonExhibitionCanvasNatural Matte	13inches(330mm)×20feet (6.1m)	S0452411roll
EpsonExhibitionCanvasNatural Satin	13inches(330mm)×20feet (6.1m)	S0453961roll
EpsonExhibitionCanvasNatural Gloss	13inches(330mm)×20feet (6.1m)	S0454101roll
EpsonPremiumGlossyPhoto Paper(250)	16inches(406mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0417421roll
EpsonPremiumSemimattePhoto Paper(250)	16inches(406mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0421491roll
EpsonPremiumGlossyPhoto Paper(170)	16.5inches(419mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0420761roll
EpsonEnhancedMattePaper16inches	(406mm)×100feet (30.5m)	S0417251roll
EpsonSingleweightMattePaper17inches	(432mm)×132feet (40.2m)	S0417461roll
	17inches(432mm)×132feet (40.2m)	S0418531roll

Parenttopic:MediaHandling

BorderlessPaperTypeCompatibility

Youcanprintborderlessphotosoncompatiblepapertypesincompatiblepaperwidths:

ExamplesofBorderlessPaperTypes

•EpsonSingleweightMattePaper

•EpsonDoubleweightMattePaper

•EpsonPremiumGlossyPhotoPaper(250)

•EpsonPremiumGlossyPhotoPaper(170)

•EpsonPremiumSemimattePhotoPaper(250)

•EpsonPremiumLusterPhotoPaper(260)

BorderlessRollPaperWidths

• 10inches(254mm)
  •11.8inches(300mm)
  •13inches(330mm)
  •14inches(356mm)
  •16inches(406mm)
  •17inches(432mm)

BorderlessRollPaperWidthsfor2-inchCoreMedia

(requireuseoftheborderlessspacer)

• 8inches(203mm)
  •11inches(280mm)
  •16.5inches(420mm)

Note: The printer software allows you to create and select custom page sizes. To print borderless on roll media, makesurethestandardorcustomsizeusesasupportedwidthoranerrorwilloccuronthe printer.

Parenttopic:MediaHandling

Relatedreferences

PrintableAreaSpecifications

RollPaperOptions-Windows

Relatedtasks

SelectingRollPaperSettings-Mac

PrintingfromaComputer

Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.

PrintingwithWindows

PrintingonaMac

PrintingwithWindows

You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections.

SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

SelectingPrintLayoutOptions-Windows

SelectingAdditionalSettings-Windows

PrintingYourDocumentorPhoto-Windows

Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings

SelectingDefaultPrintSettings-Windows

ChangingtheLanguageofthePrinterSoftwareScreens

ChangingAutomaticUpdateOptions

Parenttopic: PrintingfromaComputer

SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

Selectthebasicsettingsforthephotoordocumentyouwanttoprint.

1. Openaphotoordocumentforprinting.

2. Selecttheprintcommandinyourapplication.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.

1. If necessary, select your product name as the printery you want to use.

Note: You may also need to select Preferences, Properties, Print Settings, or Printer Properties to view your print settings.

YouseetheMaintabofyourprintersettingswindow:

Printing Preferences Main Page Layout Utility Select Setting: Current Settings Save/Del... Media Settings Media Type: Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Custom Settings... Color: Color Photo Block Ink Print Quality: Quality Paper Config... Mode: Automatic Custom EPSON Standard (sRGB) Paper Settings Source: Roll Paper Roll Paper Option... Size: Letter 8 1/2 x 11 in User Defined... Borderless Save Roll Paper Print Preview Layout Manager Ink Levels GR LLK Y LC VLM OR MK VM LK C PK Reset Defaults Show Settings... Version 6.70 OK Cancel Help

1. Select the MediaType setting that match the papery you loaded.

Note: You can click Custom Settings to select a custom paper configuration.

1. If you are using non-Epson paper or media and you need to fine-tune performance, select the

Media Type setting that is closest to the paper you loaded, click the Paper Config button, and adjustthepaperconfigurationoptionsasnecessary.

1. Select the Photo Black Ink or Matte Black Ink setting according to the media type you are using.

Note: If you set the Auto Black Ink Change option to On in the Printer Setup menu on the control panel, the blackink is automatically selected when you choose a mediatype.

1. SelectaColoroption:

- Toprintacolordocumentorphoto,selecttheColorsetting.

- Toprinthighqualityblackandwhitephotos,selecttheAdvancedB&WPhotosetting.

Note: The Advanced B&W Photo setting is not available for Commerical Edition printers (configuredwithVioletink).

- To print text and graphics when plain paper is the selected media type, select the Black setting.

1. For the Print Quality setting, select Speed, Quality, or Max Quality (available with certain media types only), or select Quality Options and choose the quality option that matches the print quality youwanttouse.

2. Select the desired colormanagement option as the Modesetting.

3. Select the Sourcesetting that matches the paper feeding method you are using.

4. SelectthesizeofthepaperyouloadedastheSizesetting.

Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size.

1. If you are printing on roll paper, click the Roll Paper Option button and adjust the settings as necessary.

2. When Auto Cut is enabled, select the Save Roll Paper checkbox to have the printer cut the roll paperattheendoftheimageasitispositionedonthepage.

3. If you want to print a photowithout borders, select Borderless.

Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check theborderlesspapercompatibilitylistfordetails.

1. To see a preview of how your document or photo will print, select Print Preview. (The preview appears after you click Print but before printing starts.)
2. Tolayoutmultipleprintjobsforprintingallatonce,selectLayoutManager.

PaperConfigurationOptions-Windows

AdvancedB&WPhotoOptions-Windows

PrintQualityOptions-Windows

ColorManagementOptions-Windows

AdvancedColorControls-Windows

PaperSourceOptions-Windows

RollPaperOptions-Windows

UsingLayoutManager-Windows

Parenttopic: PrintingwithWindows

Relatedreferences

BorderlessPaperTypeCompatibility

Relatedtasks

PrintingYourDocumentorPhoto-Windows

PaperConfigurationOptions-Windows

SelectanyoftheavailablePaperConfigurationoptionstofine-tunethequalityofyourprint.

Paper Configuration Color Density -50 50 + 0 (%) Drying Time per Print Head Pass 0 50 0 (0.1sec) Paper Feed Adjustment -70 70 + 0 (0.01%) Paper Suction Standard -1 -2 -3 -4 Paper Thickness: 2 (0.1mm) Platen Gap: Auto Roll Paper Back Tension: Auto Default OK Cancel Help

ColorDensity

Adjuststheinksaturationlevel.

DryingTimeperPrintHeadPass

Pausesprintheadmovementforupto5secondsaftereachpasstoallowinktoday.Thisletsoyou printwithnon-Epsonmediaandavoidsmearingtheink.

PaperFeedAdjustment

Modifiesthespeedofthepaperfeedingtocompensateforbandinginthedirectionoftheprinthead.

PaperSuction

Decreases the papersuction when printing on thin media, such as drafting paper or backlight film.

PaperThickness

Adjuststheappearanceofdetailsinprintoutsbasedonpaperthickness.

Note: If you have high speed (bi-directional) printing enabled and small type or fine details appear too thick, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting.

PlatenGap

Adjuststhedistancefromthepapertotheprinthead.(Useawidersettingifyouareseeingedge marksorscuffsonyourprints.)

RollPaperBackTension

Increasesorautomaticallycontrolsthetensionforclothorthinpaper,orifterollpaperwrinkles duringprinting.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

AdvancedB&WPhotoOptions-Windows

If you select Advanced B&W Photo as the Color option, you can easily produce neutral and toned black-and-whiteprints.Whetheryourphotoiscolororgrayscale,youcanusethisscreeningandcolor management technology to create stunning black-and-white prints. Select Custom as the Mode setting, thenclickAdvancedandselectanyoftheavailableoptions.

Note: Advanced B&W Photo mode is not available for Commercial Edition printers (configured with the Violetink).

ColorToning

Adds tone (hue) to your black-and-white output. The default is Neutral, which provides a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets affect the target in the toned color circle.

Tone

Changes the entire tonal scale of your black-and-white output. While Darker is the default setting, you may see better results if you choose Dark. The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black-and-

whiteprint.Clickonanyportionofthecolorwheelorentercorrespondingvaluestocustomizethe tone(hue)toaddtoyourprint.Thecloseryouselecttotheedgeofthewheel,themorecoloryouadd.

Brightness

Adjuststheoveralllightnessanddarknessofyourimage.

Contrast

Adjuststhedifferencebetweenthelightanddarkareasofyourimage.

ShadowTonality

Controlstonalityonlyintheshadowareasofyourimage.

HighlightTonality

Controlstonalityonlyinthehighlightareasofyourimage.

MaxOpticalDensity

Adjuststheoveralldensityorfocusoftheprint.Createasoftfocusprintbyloweringthedensity setting.

HighlightPointShift

Helpsreduceglossdifferentialonglossymediabyaddingdensitytothehighlightsofyourimage.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

PrintQualityOptions-Windows

YoucanusetheSpeed/QualityslidertosetthedesiredqualitylevelandselectanyoftheavailablePrint Qualityoptionstofine-tunethequalityofyourprint.Somesettingsmaybeunavailable,dependingonthe papertypeandbordersettingyouhavechosen.

HighSpeed

Speedsupprintingbutmayreduceprintquality.

EdgeSmoothing

Smoothsjaggededgesinlow-resolutionimagessuchasscreencapturesorimagesfromtheWeb.

FinestDetail

Sharpensedgesonvector-baseddataincludingtext,graphics,andlineart.(Thissettingdoesnot affectphotographs.)

Note: Enabling FinestDetail may decrease the printspeed.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

ColorManagementOptions-Windows

You can adjust the Mode setting to fine-tune the colors in your printout or turn off color management in your printersoftware.

If you select Automatic as the Mode setting, you can choose from these options:

ChartsandGraphs

Intensifiescolorsandlightensthemidtonesandhighlightsofanimation.

EPSONStandard(sRGB)

Increasesthecontrastinimages.

Note: This is the standard mode for most photos and documents when not using an ICC profile.

AdobeRGB

MatchesimagecolorstotheAdobeRGBcolorstandard.Usethissettingifyoursourcefilewas capturedinAdobeRGB.

If you select Custom as the Mode setting, you can choose from these options:

ColorControls

Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtonedensityusingtheGammasetting.

PhotoEnhance

LetsyouchoosefromvariousSceneCorrectionsettingstoautomaticallyanalyzeyourphotos.

Note: PhotoEnhance uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. Forthistowork, both eyes and thenose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off. PhotoEnhancetoretain the special colore effects.

ICM

Automatically adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile and the selected Media Type setting, using the Image Color Matching system. Click the Advanced button to choose the input profile and othersettings.

Note: In most cases, you get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver.

Off(NoColorAdjustment)

Turnsoffcolormanagementinyourprintersoftwaresoyoucanmanagecolorusingonlyyour applicationsoftware.

Note: AnICCprofileisrequiredifcolormanagementisturnedoff.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

AdvancedColorControls-Windows

If you selected Custom as the Mode setting and Color Controls from the dropdown menu, you can clicktheAdvancedbuttontoselectdetailedsettings.

Color Controls Printer Color Adjustment Model: EPSON Standard (pRGB) Gamma: 2.2 Color Adjustment Method ● Color Circle ○ Slide Bar Before After Brightness +0 + Contrast +0 + Saturation +0 + Default OK Cancel Help Y G R Horizontal C Vertical B Crash +0 + Magneto +0 + Yellow +0 + OK Cancel Help

TheColorControlsscreenletysouspecifyvaluesforadjustingbrightness,contrast,saturation,and individualCyan,Magenta,andYellowcolortones.YoucanchoosefromtwoPrinterColorAdjustment modesandtwoGammasettings,anduseeitheracolorcircleorslidebartoadjustcolor.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

PaperSourceOptions-Windows

YoucanselectanyoftheavailableoptionsinthepaperSourcemenutoprintonthepaperloadedinthat source.

RollPaper

Selectsrollpaperloadedintherollpaperholder.

RollPaper(Banner)

Selectsrollpaperloadedintherollpaperholderforaseriesofcontinuousimageswithoutanymargin spacebetweenthem.

PaperCassette

Selectsthepaperinthecassette.

ManualFeed

Selectsthepaperinthefrontorrearmanualfeeder.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

RollPaperOptions-Windows

Selectanyoftheavailablerollpaperoptions.

Roll Paper Option Auto Cut: Normal Cut Auto Rotate Roll Width... Print Page Line OK Cancel Help

Note: Some settings may not be available, depending on the Roll Paper Option you selected for your papersize.

AutoCutoptions:

- Off: Select this option to cut your prints manually.

- NormalCut: Createsamarginatthetopandbottomofyourimage. These margins vary by media type and may be changed from their defaults using custom mediasettings.

A B

- Single Cut: Prints images within the same print job end-to-end with no gap between them. Borderless imagesmayoverlapslightly.

A B

- Double Cut: Increases the space between each image and trims each print individually, providing the cleanestedgewithnoimageoverlapforborderlessprinting.

A B

AutoRotate

Automaticallypositionstheimageorfiletofitherollpaper.WhenAutoRotateisselected,selectthe widthofthepaperastheRollWidthsetting.

PrintPageLine

Printslinesbetweenpagesasaguideformanualcutting.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

Relatedreferences

BorderlessPaperTypeCompatibility

UsingLayoutManager-Windows

LayoutManagerletsoyoucreateaposterordisplaybydraggingmultiplepiecesofprintdatacreatedin differentapplicationsontoonesheetofpaperforprinting.

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Epson Styles Photo 32000 - Layout Manager File Edit View Object Arrangement Help Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Source: Sheet

Youcanalsoplacethesameprintdatamultipletimesasshownhere.

Epsilon Stylist Photo XXXXXG - Layout Manager File Edit View Object Arrangement Help Page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Source : Sheet

Youcanplaceprintdataindifferentsizesandorientationstomaximizemediausage,asshownhere.

Epsilon Stylist Photo XXXXXG - Layout Manager File Edit View Object Arrangement Help Page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Source : Sheet

Youcanplaceprintdataonrollpaperasshownhere.

Epson Stylus Photo XXXXX - Layout Manager File Edit View Object Arrangement Help Page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Source : Sheet

1. Openthefileyouwanttoprintinyourapplication.

2. Selecttheprintcommandinyourapplication.

3. Select Layout Manager on the Main tab and choose an option for the Size setting that matches the sizeofthedocumentinyourapplication.

Printing Preferences Main Page Layout Utility Select Setting: Current Settings Save/Del... Media Settings Media Types: Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Custom Settings... Color: Color Photo Black Ink Print Quality: Quality Paper Config... Mode: Automatic Custom EPSON Standard (pRGB) Paper Settings Source: Roll Paper Roll Paper Option... Size: Letter 8 1/2 x 11 in User Defined... Borderless Save Roll Paper Print Preview Layout Manager Ink Levels GR LLK Y LC VLM OR HK VM LK C PK Reset Defaults Version 6.70 OK Cancel Help

Note: You select the sizeof the paperyou are printing on in alater step.

1. ClickOKandthenclickPrint, if necessary.

TheLayoutManagerscreenopensanddisplaysonepageinthelayout.

5.LeavetheLayoutManagerscreenopenandrepeatsteps1to4toarrangeadditionalprintdata.The pagesareaddedtotheLayoutManagerscreen.

6.DothefollowingtoarrangeobjectsontheLayoutManagerscreen:

•Dragpagestomoveandresizethem.
- UsethetoolbuttonsandtheObjectmenutoalignandrotatepages.
- ResizeandreplacewholepagesinthePreferenceorArrangementSettingsscreens.

Note: SeetheLayoutManagerscreenhelpfordetails.

1. Click File > Properties, then select your print settings, including the size of the paper you are printingon,ontheMaintab.
2. ClicktheFilemenuontheLayoutManagerscreenandclickPrint.

Note: To save the current job to a file, click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen, save the file, and closet the Layout Managerscreen. To open the saved file later for editing or reprinting, right-click the printer icon in the Window task bar, click Layout Manager, and open the file.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

SelectingPrintLayoutOptions-Windows

YoucanselectvarietyofsizingandlayoutoptionsforyourdocumentorphotoonthePageLayouttab.

Printing Preferences Main Page Layout Utility Select Setting: Current Settings Save/Def... Orientation Portrait Landscape Rotate 180 Mirror Image Copies Copies Collate Reverse Order Layout Page Size: Letter 8 1/2 x 11 in Output Paper: Same as Page Size Reduce/Enlarge Fit to Page Fit to Roll Paper Width Custom Scale to Multi-Page N-up Poster Settings... Double-Sided Printing Margins... Folded Booklet Optimize Enlargement Print Bldg Color Color Settings... Job Settings Details... Reset Defaults Version 6.70 OK Cancel Help

• To change the orientation of your printed document or photo, select the Portrait or Landscape checkbox.
  • To rotate or flip the printed image, select the Rotate 180° or Mirror Image checkbox.
  • To select multiple copies and their print order, select the Copies, Collate, and Reverse Order options.

- Tochangethesizeofyourprinteddocumentorphoto,selecttheReduce/Enlargecheckboxand selectsizingoptions.

- Toprintmultiplepagesononesheetofpaper,orprintoneimageonmultiplesheetsofpaper,select theMulti-Pagecheckboxandselecttheoptionsyouwant.

- Toenlargeyourimagebeyondthelimitsofyourapplicationprogram,selecttheOptimize Enlargementcheckbox.

Note: The driver can increase the image size up to 650% and decrease the output resolution to stay within the pixel limitations. Depending on the resolution of the original image and the print size, you may be reduced print quality.

- To print a color background on the page, select the Print Bckg Color checkbox and click Color Settingstoselectthecoloryouwanttouse.

- Toprintthetime, date, and other information about your print job at the top or bottom of the page, select the Job Settings checkbox and click Details to select the settings you want to use.

- Toprintonbothsidesofthepaper,selecttheDouble-SidedPrintingcheckboxandselectthe optionsyouwant.

Reduce/EnlargeOptions-Windows

Multi-PagePrintingOptions-Windows

Parenttopic: PrintingwithWindows

Reduce/EnlargeOptions-Windows

YoucanselectanyoftheReduce/Enlargeoptionstosizeyourprintedimage.

FittoPage

SizesyourprintedimagetofitonthepaperyouloadedandselectedastheOutputPapersetting.

FittoRollPaperWidth

Sizesyourprintedimagetofitthewidthoftherollpaperyouloaded.

Custom

SizesyourprintedimagebythepercentageyouselectastheScaletosetting.

Parenttopic: SelectingPrintLayoutOptions-Windows

Multi-PagePrintingOptions-Windows

You can select these Multi-Page option to setup your multi-page print job.

N-up

Prints2(2-up)or4(4-up)pagesononesheetofpaper.

Poster

Printsoneimageonmultiplesheetsofpapertocreatealargeposterwithorwithoutborders.Clickthe Settingsbuttontoselectthelayoutandguidelineoptions.

Parenttopic: SelectingPrintLayoutOptions-Windows

SelectingAdditionalSettings-Windows

You can run maintenance utilities and select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

1. AccesstheWindowsDesktopandright-clicktheproducticonintheWindowstaskbar.
2. SelectPrinterSettings.
3. ClicktheUtilitytab.

Youseeawindowlikethis:

Printing Preferences Main Page Layout Utility Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Print Queue Printer and Option Information Speed and Progress Menu Arrangement Export or Import EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Epson Color Calibration Utility Language: English (English) Version 6.70 OK Cancel Help

1. Selectanyofthefollowingoptions, asnecessary:

2. NozzleChecktoprintanozzlecheckpatterntocheckwhethertheprintheadnozzlesare clogged.

3. HeadCleaningtocleantheprintheadifyounoticebandingorgapsinyourprintouts.
4. PrintHeadAlignmenttoaligntheprintheadifprintoutsappeargrainyoroutoffocus.

5. EpsonStatusMonitor3tochecktheprinter'sstatus.

6. Monitoring Preferences to select the error notifications displayed on the Epson Status Monitor 3 screen,oraddashortcuttotheutilityintheWindowstaskbar.

7. Print Queue to display a list of all waiting print jobs, view information on the data waiting to be printed, and delete or reprint the jobs.
8. Languagetoselectthelanguageyouwanttousefortheprintersoftwarescreens.
9. PrinterandOptionInformationtosetthetimetoturnofftheprinterautomatically.
10. SpeedandProgressstoselectvariousprintingoptions.
11. Menu Arrangement to arrange the Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size options by frequency of use.
12. Export or Import to save the print settings to a file or import them from a file. This is useful when youwanttoselectthesameprintsettingsonmultiplecomputers.
13. EpsonLFPRemotePanel2tooptimizeprintersettingsandcreateandmanagecustompaper configurations. ThisoptionisavailableonlyifEpsonLFPRemotePanel2isinstalled.
14. Epson Color Calibration Utility to perform printer calibration. This option is available only if the EpsonColorCalibrationUtilityisinstalled.

5.ClickOKtoclosetheprintersoftwarewindow.

Parenttopic: PrintingwithWindows

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CheckingtheNozzlesUsingaComputerUtility

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingaComputerUtility

AligningthePrintHeadAutomaticallyUsingaComputerUtility

PrintingYourDocumentorPhoto-Windows

Onceyouhaveselectedyourprintsettings,youarereadytosaveyoursettingsandprint.

1. ClickOKtosaveyoursettings.

Youseeyourapplication'sPrintwindow,suchasthisone:

Print General Select Printer EPSON Microsoft XPS Documen Fax Microsoft Print to PDF Status: Ready Location: Comment: Print to file Preferences Find Printer... Page Range All Selection: Current Page Pages: Number of copies: 1 Coflate 1 1 2 2 3 3 Print Cancel Apply

1. ClickOKorPrinttostartprinting.

CheckingPrintStatus-Windows

Parenttopic: PrintingwithWindows

CheckingPrintStatus-Windows

Duringprinting,youseethiswindowshowingtheprogressofyourprintjob.Itallowsyoutocontrol printingandcheckinkcartridgestatus.

EPSON 1C-PS300 Series Pattern_test.jpg Page 6/1 Paper Type : Epson-Prerfing Paper White Serenette Paper Size : L8.8 x 17 x D4 Levels Green Light Light Black Yellow Light Cyan White Light Hagemma Orange Hindi Black White Hagemma Light Black Cyan Photo Black T9:128 T9:139 T9:134 T9:125 T9:136 T9:134 T9:138 T9:133 T9:137 T9:132 T9:131 Print Queue Cancel

•Tocancelprinting,clickCancel.

- Toseeprintjobswaitingtoprintortocancelprinting, clickPrintQueue.

Parenttopic: Printing Your Documentor Photo-Windows

Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings

Youcansavegroupsofprintsettingsormediasettingsssoyoucanreusethemforfutureprintjobs.You canexportthesesettingsasafilesoyoucansharethemwithotherusers.Youcanalsoeditthesettings displayedintheprintersoftwarescreens.

SavingandSharingPrintSettings-Windows

SavingandSharingMediaSettings-Windows

EditingPrintSettingDisplays-Windows

Parenttopic: PrintingwithWindows

SavingandSharingPrintSettings-Windows

Youcansaveyourprintsettingssoyoucanusethemforfutureprintjobs.

1. Selecttheprintsettingsyouwanttosave.

2. ClickSave/DelatthetopoftheMainorPageLayouttabinyourprintersoftware.

Youseeawindowlikethis:

Saves or Deletes Select Settings List: Photo Fine Art Proofing Poster Others Not Display Name: Comment: Time: Item Current Settings Registered Set... Media Type Enhanced Matt... - Color Density 0 - Drying Time per ... 0 - Paper Feed Adj... 0 - Paper Suction 0 - Paper Thickness 2 - Platen Gap Auto - Roll Paper Back ... Auto - Color Color Print Quality Level LEVEL 5 (Max Q... - Print Quality SuperPhoto - 2... - High Speed On - Finest Detail Off - Edge Smoothing Off - Color Adjustment Color Controls Gamma 2.2 - Mode EPSON Standar... Setting Default Setting - Source Roll Paper Borderless Off - Auto Cut Off - Save Delete Cancel Export....Import... Help

1. Verify that your settings are correct, enter a name for the group of settings in the Name field, and clickSave.

Note: If you need to delete a group of settings you have created, select the name of the group of settingsfromthelistandclickDelete.

4.Dothefollowingasnecessary:

• SelectthenameofthegroupofsettingsfromtheSelectSettinglistandusethemtoprint.
• To export the settings, click Save/Del, select the name of the group of settings, click Export, selectalocation.andenterafilename.
• To import a group of settings, click Save/Del, click Import, select the file you want to use, and clickOpen. Thenusethesettingstoprint.

Parenttopic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings

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SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

PrintingYourDocumentorPhoto-Windows

SavingandSharingMediaSettings-Windows

Youcansaveandsharesettingsyouhaveselectedforaparticularmediatypesoyoucanusethemforfutureprintjobs.

1. Select the Media Settings you want to save on the Maintab, as necessary.
   2.ClickCustomSettings.

Youseeawindowlikethis:

Saves or deletes Custom Media List: Name: 1 Comment: Time: Item Current Settings Registered Sett... Media Type Enhanced Matt... - Color Density 0 - Drying Time per ... 0 - Paper Feed Adj... 0 - Paper Suction 0 - Paper Thickness 2 - Platen Gap Auto - Roll Paper Back ... Auto - Color Color - Print Quality Level LEVEL 5 (Max Q... - Print Quality SuperPhoto - 2... - High Speed On - Finest Detail Off - Edge Smoothing Off - Color Adjustment Victoria Controls Gamma 2.2 - Mode EPSON Standar... - Setting Default Setting - Save Delete Cancel Export....Import... Help

1. Verify that your settings are correct, enter a name for the media settings in the Name field, and click Save.

Note: If you need to delete a group of settings you have created, select the name of the settings fromthelistandclickDelete.

1. Dothefollowingasnecessary:

2. SelectthenameofamediasettingastheMediaTypesettinganduseittoprint.

3. Toexportthesettings, clickCustomSettings, selectthenameofthemediasettings, clickExport, selectalocation, andenterafilename.
4. To import settings, click Custom Settings, select the name of the media settings, click Import, select the file you want to use, and click Open. Then us these setting stop print.

Parenttopic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings

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SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

PrintingYourDocumentorPhoto-Windows

EditingPrintSettingDisplays-Windows

Youcanarrangethedisplayedprintsettingssoyoucaneasilyselectthesettingsyouusemostoften.

1. ClicktheUtilitytabintheprintersoftware.
2. SelectMenuArrangement.

Youseethiswindow:

Menu Arrangement Edit Item Select Setting Media Type Paper Size List: Photo Fine Art Proofing Poster Others Not Display Add Group... Delete Group Reset Save Cancel Help

1. Selecttheitemyouwanttoedit.
2. Order orgroup items in the listing as follows:

• Tomoveandreorderitems, draganddroptheminthelist.
• Toaddanewgroup(folder),clickAddGroup.
- Todeleteagroup(folder),selectthegroupandclickDeleteGroup.
•Tohideagroup,draganddropittoNotDisplay.

Note: If you delete a group, the group folder is deleted but the items within the folder remain.

5.ClickSave.

Parenttopic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings

SelectingDefaultPrintSettings-Windows

When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Window stask bar.
2. SelectPrinterSettings.

Youseetheprintersettingswindow:

Printing Preferences Main Page Layout Utility Select Setting: Current Settings Save/Del... Media Settings Media Type: Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Custom Settings... Color: Color Photo Black Ink Print Quality: Quality Paper Config... Mode: Automatic Custom EPSON Standard (sRGB) Paper Settings Source: Roll Paper Roll Paper Option... Size: Letter 8 1/2 x 11 in User Defined... Borderless Save Roll Paper Print Preview Layout Manager Ink Levels GR LLK Y LC VLM OR ME VM LK C PK Reset Defaults Show Settings... Version 6.70 OK Cancel Help

1. SelecttheprintsettingsyouwanttouseasdefaultsinallyourWindowsprograms.
   4.ClickOK.

Thesesettingsarenowthedefaultsselectedforprinting.Youcanstillchangethemasneededfor printinginanyprogramsession.

Parenttopic: PrintingwithWindows

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SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

ChangingtheLanguageofthePrinterSoftwareScreens

YoucanchangethelanguageusedontheWindowsprintersoftwarescreens.

1. AccesstheWindowsDesktopandright-clicktheproducticonintheWindowstaskbar.
2. SelectPrinterSettings.

Youseetheprintersettingswindow.

1. ClicktheUtilitytab.

Youseetheseoptions:

Printing Preferences Main Page Layout Utility Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Print Queue Printer and Option Information Speed and Progress Menu Arrangement Export or Import EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Epson Color Calibration Utility Language: English (English) Version 6.70 OK Cancel Help

1. SelectthelanguageyouwanttouseastheLanguagesetting.
   5.ClickOKtoclosetheprintersoftwarewindow.

Theprintersoftwarescreensappearinthelanguageyouselectedthenexttimeyouaccessthem.

Parenttopic: PrintingwithWindows

ChangingAutomaticUpdateOptions

YourprintersoftwareforWindowsautomaticallychecksforupdatestotheproductsoftware.Youcan changehowoftenthesoftwarechecksforupdatesordisablethisfeature.

1. AccesstheWindowsDesktopandright-clicktheproducticonintheWindowstaskbar.

2. SelectSoftwareUpdateSettings.

Youseethiswindow:

Software Update Settings Check for Software Updates on the Internet ● Check every 2 weeks ○ Never OK Cancel

3.Dooneofthefollowing:

• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
- Todisabletheautomaticupdatefeature,selecttheNeveroption.

4.ClickOKtoexit.

Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.

Parenttopic: PrintingwithWindows

PrintingonaMac

YoucanprintwithyourproductusinganyMacprintingprogram,asdescribedinthesesections.

Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website.

SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Mac

SelectingPrintLayoutOptions-Mac

SelectingRollPaperSettings-Mac

SelectingAdvancedMediaControlSettings-Mac

ManagingColor-Mac

SizingPrintedImages-Mac

SelectingPrintingPreferences-Mac

PrintingYourDocumentorPhoto-Mac

Parenttopic: PrintingfromaComputer

SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Mac

Selectthebasicsettingsforthephotoordocumentyouwanttoprint.

1. Openaphotoordocumentforprinting.

2. Selecttheprintcommandinyourapplication.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.

1. Select your product as the Printert setting.

Printer: SC-P Presets: Default Settings Copies: 1 Pages: All From: 1 to: 1

1. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the printwindow.

Youseetheexpandedprintertsettingswindowforyourproduct:

Printer: SC-P Presets: Default Settings Copies: 1 Pages: All From: 1 to: 1 Paper Size: US Letter 8.50 by 11.00 inches Orientation: Preview ✓ Auto Rotate Scale: 100% ○ Scale to Fit: ● Print Entire Image ○ Fill Entire Paper Copies per page: 1 Cancel Print

Note: The print window may look different, depending on the MacOS version and the application you are using.

1. SelecttheCopiesandPagesettingsasnecessary.

Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They maybe accessible by selecting PageSetup from the Filemenu.

1. SelectthesizeofthepaperyouloadedasthePaperSizesetting.

2. To print a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also create custom papersize, but the highest available Output Resolution setting is limited to Fine-360dpi.

3. Toprintonrollpaper, selectarollpapersizeoronewithaBorderlessoption.

Note: For roll paper, make sure the maximum width of your photo is set to 17 inches to fit in the width of your roll paper (setthemargin to 0 in your application software).

Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-upmenuandselectingascalingoption.

1. Choose portraitor landscape as the Orientation setting.
2. Selectanyapplication-specificsettingsthatappearonthescreen, suchasthoseshownintheimage aboveforthePreviewapplication.
3. SelectPrinterSettingsfromthepop-upmenu.

Preview

Layout

Color Matching

Paper Handling

Cover Page

Printer Settings

Roll Paper Settings

Advanced Media Control

Supply Levels

Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Printer Settings. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button.

Youseethesesettings:

Printer Settings Basic Advanced Color Settings Page Setup: Sheet, Borders Paper Source: Paper Cassette Media Type: Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Ink Photo Black Print Mode: EPSON PrecisionDot 16 Bit Output Color Mode: EPSON Standard (sRGB) Output Resolution: SuperPhoto - 1440 dpi Super MicroWeave High Speed Finest Detail

1. SelectthePaperSourcesetting.

2. SelectthetypeofpaperyouloadedastheMediaTypesetting.

Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the media type settings list for details.

Note: The Ink setting may change depending on the size and type of paper you select. To avoid changing blackink more oftenthan necessary, settheprint tothetype of blackink you usually use on the control panel.

1. SelectoneofthefollowingasthePrintModesetting:

- SelectEPSONPrecisionDotforanytypeofphotographicprinting.

- Select Advanced B&W Photo to print black-and-white photos on certain types of photo paper. SeethelistofAdvancedB&WPhotooptionsfordetails.

- SelectBlack/Grayscalewhenusingplainpaper.

1. SelectoneofthefollowingastheColorModesetting:

2. Charts and Graphs: Performs color correction based on the sRGB space. Click the Advanced ColorSettingstabtouseadvancedcolorcontrols.

3. EPSON Standard (sRGB): Increases the contrast in images. Click the Advanced Color Settings tabtouseadvancedcolorcontrols.
4. AdobeRGB:MatchesimagecolorstotheAdobeRGBcolorstandard.Usethissettingifyour sourcefilewascapturedinAdobeRGB.ClicktheAdvancedColorSettingstabtouseadvanced colorcontrols.
5. Off (NoColorAdjustment): Turnsoffcolormanagementinyourprintersoftwaresoyoucan managecolorusingonlyyourapplicationsoftware.

Note: If desired, you can instead use Color Synctomanage colors. In most cases, you get better results by applying color management in your application, rather than in the printer driver.

1. SelecttheOutputResolutionsettingyouwanttouse.
2. Selectanyoftheavailableprintoptions.

AdvancedColorSettings-Mac

OutputResolutionSettings-Mac

PrintOptions-Mac

Parenttopic: PrintingonaMac

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AdvancedColorSettings-Mac

When you click the Advanced Color Settings tab, you see one of the screens below depending on the PrintModesettingyouselected.

•EPSONPrecisionDot

Youcanspecifyvaluesforadjustinggamma,brightness,contrast,saturation,andindividualCyan,Magenta,andYellowcolortones.

Printer Settings Basic Advanced Color Settings Gamma: 2.2 Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Saturation 0 Cyan 0 Magenta 0 Yellow 0

•AdvancedB&WPhoto

Youcanselectanyoftheavailableoptions.

Printer Settings Basic Advanced Color Settings Color Toning: Neutral Tone: Darker Brightness: 0 Contrast: 0 Shadow Tonality: 0 Highlight Tonality: 0 Max Optical Density: 0 Highlight Point Shift: Off

ColorToning

Adds tone (hue) to your black-and-white output. The default is Neutral, which provides a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that thepresetsaffectthetargetinthetonecolorcircle.

Tone

Changes the entire tonal scale of your black-and-white output. While Darker is the default setting, you may see better results if you choose Dark. The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black-and-whiteprint.Clickonanyportionofthecolorwheelorentecorrespondingvaluestocustomizethe tone(hue)toaddtoyourprint.Thecloseryouselecttotheedgeofthewheel,themorecoloryouadd.

Brightness

Adjuststheoveralllightnessanddarknessofyourimage.

Contrast

Adjuststhedifferencebetweenthelightanddarkareasoftheoverallimage.

ShadowTonality

Controlstonalityonlyintheshadowareasofyourimage.

HighlightTonality

Controlstonalityonlyinthehighlightareasofyourimage.

MaxOpticalDensity

Adjuststheoveralldensityorfocusoftheprint.Createasoftfocusprintbyloweringthedensity setting.

HighlightPointShift

Helpsreduceglossdifferentialonglossymediabyaddingdensitytothehighlightsofyourimage.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Mac

OutputResolutionSettings-Mac

You can select any of the Output Resolution settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings maybe unavailable, depending on the papertype and bordersetting you have chosen.

Draft-180dpi

Fordraftprintingonplainpaperatlowresolution

Draft-360dpi

Fordraftprintingonplainpaper.

Fine-720dpi

Foreverydaytextandimageprinting.

Fine-1440dpi

Foreverydaytextandimageprintingwithhigherprintquality.

SuperPhoto-1440dpi

Forphotosandgraphicswithgoodprintqualityandspeed.

SuperPhoto-2880dpi

Forthebestprintqualitybuttheslowestprintspeed.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Mac

PrintOptions-Mac

Youcanselectanyoftheprintoptionstocustomizeyourprint.Someoptionsmaybeunavailable, dependingonothersettingsyouhavechosen.

SuperMicrowave

Increasesdetailbutmayreduceprintspeed.

HighSpeed

Speedsupprintingbutmayreduceprintquality.

FinestDetail

Sharpensedgesonvector-baseddataincludingtext,graphics,andlinearart.(Thissettingdoesnot affectphotographs.)

Note: Enabling FinestDetail may decrease the printspeed.

Parenttopic: SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Mac

SelectingPrintLayoutOptions-Mac

You can select a variety of layout options by selecting Layout from the pop-up menu on the print window.

Layout Pages per Sheet: 1 Layout Direction: Z S U N Border: None Two-Sided: Off Reverse page orientation Flip horizontally Cancel Print

• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-upmenu.Toarrangetheprintorderofthepages,selectaLayoutDirectionsetting.
  • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.

Parenttopic: PrintingonaMac

SelectingRollPaperSettings-Mac

Toprintonrollpaper,youselecttherollpapersizeandrollpaperoptionsfromthePrinterSettings menu.

1. SelectRollPaperSettings.

Youseethiswindow:

Roll Paper Settings Auto Cut Settings: Normal Cut Auto Rotate 17 inch (432 mm) Print Page Line Save Roll Paper Borderless Enlargement Setting Min Standard Max Moving the slider to Min will reduce the amount of image enlargement. However, margins may appear around the printed image.

Note: Some settings may not be available, depending on the Roll Paper option you selected for your PaperSize.

2. SelectoneofthefollowingAutoCutSettings:

- Off: Selectthisoptiontocutyourprintsmanually.

- NormalCut: Createsamarginandthetopandbottomofyourimage. These margins vary by mediatype and maybe changed from their defaults using custommediasettings.

A B

- SingleCut:Printsimageswithinthesameprintjobend-to-endwithnogapbetweenthem. Borderlessimagesmayoverlapslightly.

A B

- Double Cut: Increases the space between each image and trims each print individually, providing the cleanested gewithnoimageoverlapforborderlessprinting.

A B

1. Select the following settings as necessary:

- Select the Auto Rotate checkbox and select the roll paper width to fit the images to the paper size.

- Select the Print Page Line checkbox to print trim lines around images when you select a banner papersize.

- ClickSaveRollPapertominimizetheamountofblankpaperwastedwhenyouprintonbanner paper.

- Use the Expansionslidertoadjusttheamountofimageexpansionwhenprintingborderless images.

Note: This option is available only when you choose a Paper Sizesetting with a Borderless option.

4.ClickPrint.

Parenttopic: PrintingonaMac

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BorderlessPaperTypeCompatibility

SelectingAdvancedMediaControlSettings-Mac

If you are using non-Epson media and need to fine-tuneits print quality, select Advanced Media Control from the pop-up menu. Select the available options as necessary.

Note: Before adjusting the Advanced Media Control settings, select the Media Type setting that is closest to the paperyou are using.

Advanced Media Control Color Density: -80 0 (%) +50 Drying Time per Print Head Pass: 0 0 (0.1sec) +50 Paper Feed Adjustment: -70 0 (0.01%) +70 Paper Thickness: 3 (0.1mm) Paper Suction: Standard Platen Gap: Auto Roll Paper Back Tension: Auto Default

AdvancedMediaControlOptions-Mac

Parenttopic: PrintingonaMac

AdvancedMediaControlOptions-Mac

SelectanyoftheavailableAdvancedMediaControloptionstofine-tunethequalityofyourprintouts.

ColorDensity

Adjuststheinksaturationlevel.

DryingTimeperPrintHeadPass

Pausesprintheadmovementforupto5secondsaftereachpasstoallowinktoday.Thisletsyou printwithnon-Epsonmediaandavoidsmearingtheink.

PaperFeedAdjustment

Modifiesthespeedofthepaperfeedingtocompensateforbandinginthedirectionoftheprinthead.

PaperThickness

Adjuststheappearanceofdetailsinprintoutsbasedonpaperthickness.

Note: If you have high speed (bi-directional) printing enabled and small type or fine details appear too thick, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting.

PaperSuction

Decreases the papersuction when printing on thin media, such as drafting paper or backlight film.

PlatenGap

Adjuststhedistancefromthepapertotheprinthead.(Useawidersettingifyouareseeingedge marksorscuffsonyourprints.)

RollPaperBackTension

Increasesorautomaticallycontrolsthetensionforclothorthinpaper,orifterollpaperwrinkles duringprinting.

Parenttopic: SelectingAdvancedMediaControlSettings-Mac

ManagingColor-Mac

You can adjust the Color Matching setting to fine-tunethe colors in your print out, or turn off color management in your printers software.

1. SelectColorMatchingfromthepop-upmenuintheprintwindow.

Color Matching ColorSync EPSON Color Controls Cancel Print

1. Selectoneoftheavailableoptions.

ColorMatchingOptions-Mac

Parenttopic: PrintingonaMac

ColorMatchingOptions-Mac

You can select from these settings on the ColorMatchingmenu.

ColorSync

Printsusingstandardcolorprofilesforyourproductandpapertohelpmatchimagecolors. You can customizetheconversionmethodandfiltersettingsontheColorSyncpop-upmenuintheprint window.

EPSONColorControls

Letsyoumanagecolorusingcontrolsinyourprintersoftwareorturnoffcolormanagement.

Parenttopic: ManagingColor-Mac

SizingPrintedImages-Mac

You can adjust the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu onthePrintwindow.

Paper Handling Collate pages Pages to Print: All pages Page Order: Automatic Scale to fit paper size Destination Paper Size: Suggested Paper: US Letter Scale down only

- Tocollatemultiplecopiesintosetsofdocuments,selecttheCollatepagescheckbox.

• To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select an option from the Pages to Print popup menu.
  • To adjust the order in which pages are printed, select an option from the Page Order pop-up menu.
• To scale the image to fit on a specific paper size, select the Scale to fit paper size checkbox and selectapapersizefromtheDestinationPaperSizepop-upmenu.
• To restrict scaling of the image to reduced sizing, select the Scale down only checkbox. (Deselect thischeckboxwhenenlargingtheimage.)

Parenttopic: PrintingonaMac

SelectingPrintingPreferences-Mac

Youcanselectprintingpreference that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

1. In the ApplemenuortheDock, select System Preferences.
2. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
3. SelectOptions.

Youseeascreenlikethis:

General Options Supply Levels Utility To take full advantage of your printer's options, confirm that they are accurately shown here. For information on your printer and its optional hardware, check the printer's documentation. Maintenance Call Notification: On Changing Black Ink Notification: On Warning Notifications: Off Establish bidirectional communication: On Default Media Type: Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Cancel OK

1. Selectanyoftheavailableprintingoptions.

5.ClickOK.

PrintingPreferences-Mac

Parenttopic: PrintingonaMac

PrintingPreferences-Mac

YoucanselectfromthesesettingsontheOptionstab.

MaintenanceCallNotification

Alertsyouifthemaintenancetanksarenearingcapacityorneedtobereplaced.

ChangingBlackInkNotification

Alertsyouiftheselectedblackinktypedoesnotmatchwhatisselectedintheprintersoftware.

WarningNotifications

Letsyouchoosewhetherornottoreceivewarningnotificationsfromtheprintersoftwareforvarious operatingconditions.

Establishbidirectionalcommunication

Allowstheproducttocommunicatewiththecomputer.Donotchangethedefaultsettingunlessyou experienceissueswhenusingasharedprintingpool.

Defaultmediatype

SelecttheMediaTypethatyouwanttouseasthedefaultintheprinterdriver.

Parenttopic: SelectingPrintingPreferences-Mac

PrintingYourDocumentorPhoto-Mac

Onceyouhaveselectedyourprintsettings,youarereadytoprint.

ClickPrintatthebottomoftheprintwindow.

Printer: SC-P Presets: Default Settings Copies: 1 Pages: All From: 1 to: 1 Paper Size: US Letter 8.50 by 11.00 inches Orientation: Printer Settings Basic Advanced Color Settings Page Setup: Roll, Borders Media Type: Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Ink: Photo Black Print Mode: EPSON PrecisionDot 16 Bit Output Color Mode: EPSON Standard (sRGB) Output Resolution: SuperPhoto - 1440 dpi Super MicroWeave High Speed Finest Detail Cancel Print

CheckingPrintStatus-Mac

Parenttopic: PrintingonaMac

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CheckingPrintStatus-Mac

Duringprinting, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check in k status.

1. ClicktheprintericonwhenitappearsintheDock.

Youseetheprintstatuswindow:

EPSON SC-PIXXXX Series - 1 Job Pause Settings XXXX.tif Printing - Page 1 of 1.

1. Select the following options as necessary for your MacOS version:

• Tocancelprinting, clicktheprintjobandclickorDelete.
- Topauseaprintjob, clicktheprintjobandclickorHold Toresumeaprintjob, clickthe pausedprintjobandclickorResume.
- To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause or Pause Printer.
• To display other printer information, click Settings or Supply Levels.

Parenttopic: Printing Your Documentor Photo-Mac

UsingtheControlPanelMenus

Followtheinstructionsinthesesectionstoaccesstheprintermenusystemandselectsettings.

AccessingthePrinter'sMenus

MaintenanceMenuSettings

PaperMenuSettings

PrinterSetupMenuSettings

PrinterStatusMenuSettings

NetworkSetupMenuSettings

PreferencesMenuSettings

AdministratorMenuSettings

AccessingthePrinter'sMenus

Youcanusetheprintermenustoadjustthesettingsthatcontrolhowyourprinterworks.

1. PresstheMenubuttononthecontrolpanel.

YouseethemenuontheLCDscreen.

2.Presstheupordownarrowbuttontoscrollthroughthemenus.

Note: Toreturntothepreviousmenu, presstheleftarrowbutton.

1. Tochangesettingsinthehighlightedmenu, presstherightarrowbutton.

4.Presstheupordownarrowbuttontomovethroughthesettings.Ifthereareadditionalsettings, presstherightorleftarrowbuttonasinstructedonthescreen.

1. To select a setting, press the OK button any time the OK button option is displayed.

2. When you finish changing settings on an menu, press the left arrow button to log back or press the II · pause/cancel button to completely exit themenu.

Parenttopic: UsingtheControlPanelMenus

MaintenanceMenuSettings

The Maintenance menulets your unnozzle checks, cleaning cycles, and other maintenance operations.

Caution: Follow the instructions in the topic links below the table to use these menu settings correctly.

SettingOptions	Description
NozzleCheckPrintlessNozzleCheckDisplaysthenozzle					statusontheLCD screen.
HeadCleaningCheckandCleanNozzleChecksthenozzle					statusandcleansany cloggednozzles.
SelectNozzles			Various colors	Heavy	Letsyoucleanallor selectednozzlesbased onthenozzlecheck pattern.SelectNormal cleaningfirst.Ifnozzles arestillclogged,select Heavycleaning.
Head Alignment	Paper Thickness	PaperTypeListssupportedmedia			types.
		PaperThicknessLetsyousetthe			thicknessoftheloaded paper.
	AlignmentAuto	Uni-D		Bi-D5-color Bi-DAII	Letsyoualigntheprint headwhenprintresults aregrainyoroutof focus: Uni-D:whenprintingin onedirection. Bi-Dsettings:when printinginboth directions.Ifhead alignmentdoesnot correcttheproblem, selectUni-D.
		ManualUni-D		Bi-D2-color Bi-DAII
AdjustCut Position	-3to3mmLetsyouadjustthe	cutterpositionin incrementsof0.008 inch(0.2mm)from -0.12to0.12inch(-3 to3mm).
ChangeBlack Ink	PhotoBlktoMatteBlkMatteBlktoPhotoBlk	Letsyouswitch betweenblackink types.

Parenttopic: UsingtheControlPanelMenus

Relatedtasks

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingtheProductControlPanel

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingtheProductControlPanel

AligningthePrintHeadAutomaticallyUsingtheProductControlPanel

AligningthePrintHeadManuallyUsingtheProductControlPanel

PrintlessNozzleCheck

SwitchingtheBlackInkType

PaperMenuSettings

The Papermenuletsyoumodifysettingsforthecurrentpaper,orcreatecustompaperconfigurationsfor upto10differenttypesofpaper.

SettingOptionsDescription
PaperTypePhotoPaperSelectthe	loadedEpsonmedia.
	ProofingPaper
	FineArtPaper
	MattePaper
	PlainPaper
	Others
	CUSTOMPAPERListsthecustompaperconfigurations thatyouhavecreated.
	NOPAPERSELECTEDSelecttocontrolpapertypeusingonly yourprintersoftwaresettings.
CustomPaperPapernumberLetsyoucreateacustomconfiguration fortheloadedmedia.Seethenext table.
PrintPaperList—PresstheOKbutontoprintalistof		custompapersettings.
RollPaperRemainingRemaining	PaperSetupOn:Letsyoutrackthelengthofroll paperremaining.
	RollPaperLengthSetsthelengthoftheloadedrollpaper from17to327ft(5to99.5m).RemainingPaperSetupmustbe turnedOn.
	RollLengthAlertSetsthelengthofrollpaperremaining atwhichtheprinteralertsyou,from4to 50ft(1to15m).RemainingPaper SetupmustbeturnedOn.
Cut Sheet Remaining	Sheet Number	Displays the number of sheets loaded inthepapercassettefrom10to990in incrementsof10.
	SheetNumberAlert	Setsthenumberofsheetsremainingin thepapercassetteforwhentheprinter alertsyou,from1to50sheetsin incrementsof1.
RollPaperSetupPrintPageLineS	Setswhethertoprintapagelineon	rollpaper.Anytrimlineoptionsselectedintheprinterdriverwilloverridethissetting.
	RollPaperMarginSetsthetop	andbottommarginsforprinting.
	AutoRollFeedingLetsyoule	averollpaperloadedintheprinterwhenaprintjobissentusingthepapercassette.AftertheprintjobiscompleteandarollpaperoptionisselectedfromthePaperTypemenu,theloadedrollpaperisfedautomatically.SettoOffifusingEpsonUltraSmoothFineArtPaper.
RefreshMargin—Letsyouautomatically		edgeandremoveanyinkstainsleftbythepreviousimageduringborderlessprinting.

CustomPaperSettingoptions

OptionsDescription
SelectReferencePaperLetsyouselectthetypeofpaperthatisclosesttothepaperforwhichyouarecreatingacustompaperconfiguration:PhotoPaperProofingPaperFineArtPaperMattePaperPlainPaperOthers
PlatenGapAdjuststhegapbetweenthemedia	andtheprinthead.Standard:selectformostmedia.WideorWider:selectifprintoutsaresmeared.
ThicknessPatternWhencreatingacustomp	paperconfiguration,letsyouprintpatternstodeterminethethicknessofthecustompaper:Selectthepatternnumberwiththeleastmisalignment.
PaperFeedAdjustALetsyouadjustthepaper	feedifyouareunabletoresolvebandingissuesevenafterheadcleaningandalignment.Pattern:printsanadjustmentpatternthatyoucanusetoadjustthepaperfeedbyselectingthelightest-coloredpatternineachrow:A Value:letsyouchooseanadjustmentbetween-0.70and+0.70%.Selectahighervaluetoreducedarkbandsoralowervaluetoreducewhitebands.
PaperFeedAdjustBLetsyouchooseanadjust	tmentbetween-0.70and+0.70%forthebottomareaofcutsheets.
DryingTimeLetsyouadjusttheamountoftimetheheadpausesbetweeneachpass(from0secondsto10seconds).Ifthe imageisblurringonthepaper,youmayneedtoincresethedryingtimeperpass.
Paper Suction	Lets you adjust the amount of suction from -4 to -1 or Standardtoincreasethegapbetweentheprintheadand thinorsoftpaper.Ifprintqualityisreducedormediadoes notfeedcorrectly,youmayneedtolowerthesuction.
Set Roll Paper Tension	Lets you adjust the paper tension. SelectHighorExtra Highifpaperwrinklesduringprinting.
RemoveSkewLetsyouenablepaperskewreduction.

Parenttopic: UsingtheControlPanelMenus

Relatedreferences

AvailableEpsonPapers

Relatedtasks

LoadingRollPaper

CreatingCustomPaperConfigurations

Relatedtopics

CuttingRollPaper

CutSheetHandling

PrinterSetupMenuSettings

ThePrinterSetupmenuletsyouconfigureandmonitorvariousaspectsofyourproduct.

SettingOptionsDescription
PlatenGapNarrow	Adjuststhegapbetweenthemedia	andtheprinthead.Standard:selectformostmedia.Narrow:selectifheadalignmentdoes notcompletelyaligntheprinthead.Wide,Wider,orWidest:selectif printoutsaresmeared.Caution:Toavoiddamagingthe printer,donotselecttheNarrow settingwhenloadingthickmedia.
	Standard
	Wide
	Wider
	Widest
PaperSize Check	OnAutomaticallydetectsthewidthofthe	loadedmedia.ChooseOffonlyifthe printerdisplaysapapersettingerror whenmediaisloadedcorrectly.Changedsettingstakeeffectwhenyou reloadpaper.Caution:Disablingthissettingmay causetheprintertoprintoutsidethemarginsoftheloadedmediaandmay causeinktobuildupinsidetheprinter.
	Off
PaperSkew Check	OnStopsprintingwhenskewedpaperis	detected.Leavethissettingturnedon toavoidpaperjams.
	Off

SettingOptionsDescription
AutoNozzle Check	AutoCleaning Setting	Periodically EveryJob Off	Automaticallyrunsanozzlecheckand cleanstheprintheadifnecessary.Periodically:checksthenozzles occasionally.EveryJob:checksthenozzlesafter everyprintjob.Note:EvenifyouselectOffasthe AutoCleaningSettingoption,the printerrunsanautomaticnozzlecheck (andmaycleantheprinthead)when youswitchbetweenblackinksand afterinitialinkcharging.
	AutoCleaning Times	1to3Selectsthenumberofautomaticprint headcleaningstheprinterperforms whencloggednozzlesaredetected.
TimerCleaning6to	60hoursPerformsanautomaticnozzlecheck		andheadcleaningiftheprinteris turnedonorwokenfromsleepmode andtheprinterhasnotprintedwithin thesetlengthoftime.
	Off
PrintNozzle Pattern	Every10Pages EveryPage Off		Selectshowoftentoprintanautomatic nozzlecheckpattern.
AutoBlackInk Change	Manual Auto		Allowsyoutochangetheblackinktype fromtheprinterdriver.Manual:anerrorappearsontheLCD screenwhentheblackinktype selectedinthedriverandintheprinter controlpaneldonotmatch.Auto:theblackinktypeischanged automatically.
BKInkChange Setting	NormalQuick		SelectQuicktoreducethetimeit takestochangetheblackinktype; however,printqualityisreducedwhen youchangetheinktype.
Calibration Setting	OnOff		LetsyouusetheEpsonColor CalibrationUtility.
InitializeSettings	ExecuteReturnsallprintersettingstotheir		defaultvalues.

Parenttopic: UsingtheControlPanelMenus

Relatedtasks

SwitchingtheBlackInkType

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingtheProductControlPanel

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingtheProductControlPanel

AdjustingthePlatenGap

PrinterStatusMenuSettings

ThePrinterStatusmenuletsyoudisplayandprintinformationaboutyourprinter.

SettingDescription
FirmwareVersionDisplaystheprinter'sfirmwareversion.
PrintStatusSheetPrintsasheetlistingthecurrentprintersettings.
CalibrationDateDisplaysthedatethatheEpsonColorCalibrationUtilitywaslastrun,ifapplicable.
TotalPrintsDisplaysthetotalnumberofpagesprintedsinceinitialsetup.
PrintJobInformationPrintsjobinformationforthelast10jobssavedintheprinter.

Parenttopic: UsingtheControlPanelMenus

NetworkSetupMenuSettings

TheNetworkSetupmenuletsyouconfigureyourprinter'snetworksettings.

SettingOptionsDescription
NetworkSettingsHideDisplay	sorhidesinformationforther	estof themenuitems.
	Show
IPAddressSettingAutoDeter	mineswhetherIPaddresses	are obtainedautomaticallythroughDHCPor manually.SelectPaneltoenteranIP address,subnetmask,anddefaultgateway address.
	Panel
IP,SM,DGSetting—SetsthelIP	address,subnetmask,and	defaultgateway.
PrintStatusSheet—Printsash	heetlistingthecurrentnetwork	statusandsettings.
InitNetwork—Returnsallnetw	orksettingstotheirdefault	values.

Parenttopic: UsingtheControlPanelMenus

PreferencesMenuSettings

ThePreferencesmenuletsyoucustomizevariousdisplayandpowersettings.

SettingOptionsDescription
LanguageVariouslanguagesSelects	thelanguageused	onthecontrolpaneldisplay.
Length Units	Metric	Selects the unit of length usedonthecontrolpanel displayandwhenprinting testpatterns.
	Feet/Inch
TemperatureUnits	°C	Selectstheunitof temperatureusedonthe controlpaneldisplay.
	°F
MaintenanceAlertDisableNoalertsa	reset.
	InkThealertlightflasheswhen		inkislow.
	MaintenanceBoxThealertlightflasheswhenMaintenanceBox1or2is full.
	InkorMaintBoxThealertlightflasheswheninkisloworMaintenance Box1or2isfull.
	PapersThealertlightflasheswhen		rollpaperorcutsheetsarerunninglow,orwhenRoll PaperRemainingorCut SheetRemainingissetto on.
	AllThealertlightflasheswhen		inkislow,amaintenance tankisfull,orpaperis runninglow.
CutSheetRemainingOnTurnontodis	playanalert		whencutsheetlevelislow (setlevelforalertusing SheetNumberAlertsetting inPapermenu).
	Off
SleepMode5to210minutesSelectsth	eintervalbefore		theprinterenterssleep mode.Thedefaultis15 minutes.
PowerManagementPowerOff	Timer	DisableChooses	ftheprinterturns offautomaticallywhenitis idle. Thedefaultidletimeis8 hours.
		Enable
	TimetoOff	1to24hours

Parenttopic: UsingtheControlPanelMenus

AdministratorMenuSettings

TheAdministratorMenuletsyouselectadministrativesettingsandcontrolwhocanaccessthesettings.

SettingOptionsDescription
PowerfulCleaningAll	NozzlesLetsyoucleanallorselectedcolors,Variouscolors	basedonthenozzlecheckpattern.UsethissettinglyifyoustillhavecloggednozzlesafterrunningmultipleheadcleaningsfromtheMaintenance menu.
ClockSetting—Setsth	eprinter'sbuilt-inclock.The	timeanddateareusedinlogsand statusheets.
ResetAllSettingsExecute	Returnsallmenusettingstotheir	defaultvalues.

Parenttopic: UsingtheControlPanelMenus

Relatedtasks

UsingthePowerfulCleaningUtility

ReplacingInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

If the △ Check ink light stays lit and the □ icon appears above an ink cartridge on the LCD screen, the cartridge is expended and you need to replace it.

Youmayalsoneedtoreplaceacartridgethatismorethansixmonthsold,orifyourprintoutsdonotlook theirbest,evenaftercleaningandaligningtheprinthead.

Themaintenancetankabsorbsinkusedinmaintenanceoperationssuchasheadcleaningandswitching

betweenblackinktypes.Yourproductcontainstwoseparatemaintenancetanks.Iftheiconappers ononeofthemaintenancetanksontheLCDscreen,thetankisattheendofitservicelifeandyou needtoreplaceit.

Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges and maintenance tanks responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges and maintenance tanks to Epson for proper disposal, please go to epson.com/recycle for more information.

CheckingInkandMaintenanceTankStatuswithWindows

CheckingInkandMaintenanceTankStatusonaMac

PurchaseEpsonInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

ReplacingMaintenanceTanks

SwitchBlackInkType

CheckingInkandMaintenanceTankStatuswithWindows

You can check your inkormaintenancetankstatusatanytimeusingautilityonyourWindows computer.

1. To check your status, access the Windows Desktop, double-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar, and click Details.

Youseethiswindow:

EPSON Status Monitor 1: EPSON SC-P Ready It is ready to print. Disk Levels Green Light Light Black Yellow Light Cyan Invol Light Hagenta Orange Mistle Black Invol Hagenta Light Black Cyan Photo Black Maintenance Box Service Life Paper Setup from Printer Battery Width Remaining 17.0 x (423 mm) 45 feet Print Queue OK

1. Replaceorreinstallthemaintenancetankorinkcartridgeasindicatedonthescreen.

Note: If any of the ink cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EpsonStatusMonitorwillnotdisplayanaccurateinkstatus.

Parenttopic:ReplacingInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedconcepts

ReplacingMaintenanceTanks

Relatedtasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

CheckingInkandMaintenanceTankStatusonaMac

YoucancheckyourinkormaintenancetankstatususingautilityonyourMac.

1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select OpenPrinterUtility.

2. SelectEPSONStatusMonitor.

Youseeawindowlikethis:

Epson Printer Utility 4 EPSON SC-PXXXX Series EPSON Status Monitor IP- Level Active Black IP- Mode + Photo Black Information Maintenance Box Service Life Paper Setup Iron Printer Plain Paper Width: 8.3 x 270 mm Removing 0.0 m Update

3.Dothefollowingasnecessary:

• Toupdatetheinkcartridgestatus, clickUpdate.
  -Replaceorreinstallanyinkcartridgeormaintenancetankindicatedonthescreen.

Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, orimproperlyinstalled, EpsonStatusMonitorwillnotdisplayanaccuratecartridgesstatus.

Parenttopic:ReplacingInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedconcepts

ReplacingMaintenanceTanks

Relatedtasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

PurchaseEpsonInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

YoucanpurchasegenuineEpsonink,paper,andaccessoriesfromanEpsonauthorizedreseller.To find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or proimaging.epson.ca (Canada), select your product series and product, and click the Where to Buy button. Or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766)intheU.S.or800-807-7766inCanada.

Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly.

Thecartridgesincludedwiththeprinteraredesignedforprintersetupandnotforresale. Aftersomeink isusedforcharging,therestisavailableforprinting.Yieldsvaryconsiderablybasedonimagesprinted, printsettings,papertype,frequencyofuse,andtemperature.Forprintquality,avariableamountofink remainsinthecartridgeafterthe"replacecartridge"indicatorcomeson.

InkCartridgeandMaintenanceTankPartNumbers

Parenttopic:ReplacingInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

InkCartridgeandMaintenanceTankPartNumbers

Usethesepartnumberswhenyouorderorpurchaseanewmaintenancetankorinkcartridges.

Note: For best printing results, use up acar tridgewithin 6 month so f opening the package.

Inkmaintenancetank(maintenancebox1)partnumber:T6190

Borderlessmaintenancetank(maintenancebox2)partnumber:T6191

InkbaySlotInkcolor	Partnumber
Left1Green(G)T913B
		2LightLightBlack(LLK)(StandardandDesignerEditiononly)	T9139
		Violet(V)(CommericalEditiononly)T913D
		3Yellow(Y)T9134
		4LightCyan(LC)T9135
		5VividLightMagenta(VLM)T9136
		6Orange(O)T913A
Right7MatteBlack(MK)T9138
		8VividMagenta(M)T9133
		9LightBlack(LK) T9137
		10 Cyan(C) T9132
		11 PhotoBlack(K) T9131

Parenttopic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Tanks

RemovingandInstallingInkCartridges

Makesureyouhaveyourreplacementcartridgeshandybeforeyoubegin. Youmustinstallnew cartridgesimmediatelyafterremovingtheoldones.

Note: Replace all expended ink cartridges. You cannot print if any of the ink cartridges are expended or anyinkslotsareempty.

1. Turnonyourproduct.
2. Presstheinkcartridgecovertoopenit.

Diagram showing a printer being inserted into a paper airplane, with no text or symbols present.

1. Pressinontheinkcartridgeyouwanttoreplace. Theinkcartridgepopsoutslightly.

Illustration of a hand inserting a blue component into a printer (no text or symbols visible)

4.Pullouttheinkcartridge.

Diagram of a printer's internal structure with a blue cover and red arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit out and see a doctor right away. Keep pink cartridges out of the each of children.

1. Removethenewcartridge from the package. Thengently shakethe cartridge for about 15 seconds.

Diagram illustrating a battery cell being transferred to a rectangular device, with red arrows indicating the process.

Caution: Donottouch the green chip on the cartridge.

1. Insert thenewcartridges with the arrow facing up and push it in until clicks in to place.

Diagram of a printer with a blue cover and red arrow indicating a loading or movement (no text or symbols present)

Caution: Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can break the needlevalvesealandallowairtoentertheinktubes,damagingthenozzles.

1. Closetheinkcartridgecoverandpushitinuntilitclicksintoplace.

Illustration of a printer with a blue base and red arrow indicating compression or lifting (no text or symbols)

Yourproductbeginschargingtheinkdeliverysystem.

Note: Donotturnoff the product during ink charging.

Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and storeitinthesameenvironmentastheprinter. Thevalveintheinksupplyportisdesignedtocontain anyexcessink, but donottouchtheinksupplyportorsurroundingarea. Alwaysstoreinkcartridgeswith thelabelfacingup; donotstorecartridgesupside-down.

Note: If a cleaning cycle starts when ink is low and the level of ink remaining in the cartridge is estimated to be less than required for acleaning, the printer will tell you that there is not enough hinkt o complet the process. You must insert a full arcrid get o complet the cleaning. At the end of the cleaning, the original cartridge can be inserted and used until it is expended.

Parenttopic:ReplacingInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedconcepts

PurchaseEpsonInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

ReplacingMaintenanceTanks

Themaintenancetankabsorbsinkusedinmaintenanceoperationssuchasheadcleaningandswitching betweenblackinktypes.Yourproductcontainstwoseparatemaintenancetanks.Replacehespecified maintenancetankwhenyouseeamessageontheLCDscreen.

Note: Do not reuse maintenance tanks that you have removed from the product and exposed to air for a longperiodoftime.Theboxwillnotabsorbanymoreink.

Note: Do not replace a maintenance tank while printing. Colors may vary and print quality may decline when printing is resumed.

ReplacingtheInkMaintenanceTank

ReplacingtheBorderlessMaintenanceTank

Parenttopic:ReplacingInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedconcepts

PurchaseEpsonInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedreferences

OptionalEquipmentandReplacementParts

ReplacingtheInkMaintenanceTank

Replacetheinkmaintenancetank(maintenancebox1)ontherightsideoftheprinter.

1. Presstherightinkcartridgecovertoopenit.

Diagram showing the process of printer printing and disassembly (no text or symbols present)

1. Use the handle on the bottom of them maintain an octanctank to carefully pull out of the product without tilting the tank.

Diagram of a printer printing process with a blue printer and red directional arrow (no text or symbols)

Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit out and see a doctor right away.

1. Removethenewmaintenancetankfromthepackage.

Caution: Do not touch the chip on the side of the maintenance tank or you may damage the product. Donotremovethefilmfromthetopofthemaintenancetank.

1. Insertthenewmaintenancetankintheslot.

Line drawing of a printer with a blue printer inserted, showing no text or symbols.

1. Placetheusedmaintenancetankinthebagsuppliedwiththenewtankandsealthebag.

Diagram of a blue mechanical component with a red arrow indicating direction, partially covered by a transparent sheet (no text or symbols)

1. Closetheinkcartridgecover.

Illustration of a printer with a blue base and red arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Note: Disposeofusedmaintenancetankscarefully.

Parenttopic:ReplacingMaintenanceTanks

Relatedconcepts

PurchaseEpsonInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedreferences

OptionalEquipmentandReplacementParts

ReplacingtheBorderlessMaintenanceTank

Replacetheborderlessmaintenancetank(maintenancebox2)insidetheprinter.

1. Lifttheedgeoftheoutputtraytoremoveit.

Line drawing of a printer with a hand inserting a paper into the output (no text or symbols)

2.Movethelocklevertotheunlockposition.

Diagram showing printer printing process with directional arrow indicating rotation or movement

1. Use the handle on the bottom of them maintain an octanctank to carefully pull out of the product without tilting the tank.

Diagram showing printer printing process with blue paper being inserted into a machine, accompanied by a red arrow indicating the process.

1. Removethenewmaintenancetankfromthepackage.

Caution: Do not touch the chip on the side of the maintenance tank or you may damage the product.

1. Insert thenewmaintenancetankandpushitfirmlyintheslot.

Diagram showing printer printing process with blue component and red directional arrow indicating process flow

1. Placetheusedmaintenancetankinthebagsuppliedwiththenewtankandsealthebag.

Illustration of a hand holding a blue plastic tray with a red arrow pointing to it, no text or symbols present.

Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit out and see a doctor right away.

1. Returnthelocklevertothelockedposition.

Diagram showing printer printing process with directional arrows and a blue square component, likely illustrating print or printing motion.

1. Replacetheoutputray.

Illustration of a printer with a hand inserting a blue component into the paper (no text or symbols visible)

Note: Disposeofusedmaintenancetankscarefully.

Parenttopic:ReplacingMaintenanceTanks

Relatedconcepts

PurchaseEpsonInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedreferences

OptionalEquipmentandReplacementParts

SwitchBlackInkType

YourproductcomeswithMatteBlackandPhotoBlackinkcartridges.Althoughbothcartridgesmustbe installedforyourproducttowork,itcanprintusingonlyonetypeofblackinkatatime.

Youcanswitchtheblackinktype,dependingonthetypeofmediayouload. Thisprocessconsumes someink,soyoushouldavoidswitchingblackinkmoreoftenthannecessaryandselectadefaultblackinktypeforthetypeofmediayouprintonmostoften.

Note: To enable automatic black ink switching when the black ink type setting in the printer and printer software are different, press the Menu button and select Printer Setup > Auto Black Ink Change > Auto.

SwitchingtheBlackInkType

BlackInkTypeMediaList

Parenttopic:ReplacingInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedreferences

PrinterSetupMenuSettings

SwitchingtheBlackInkType

Switchingtheblackinktypetakesseveralminutesandconsumessomeink.Checktheblackinktype medialisttoselectthecorrectinktypeforthemediayouloaded.

1. Pressthe Blackink/maintenancebutton.
2. PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectChangeBlackInkandpresstherightarrowbutton.
   3.PresstheOKbuttontoswitchblackinks.

Theprinterchargestheblackinkforafewminutes:
- PhotoBlacktoMatteBlack:about2minutes.
•MatteBlacktoPhotoBlack:about4minutes.

Parenttopic: SwitchBlackInkType

Relatedreferences

BlackInkTypeMediaList

BlackInkTypeMediaList

Toconserveink, select the default black ink typethat match the type of mediayou usually print on.

MatteBlackInkMediaTypes

•EpsonPresentationPaperMatte

•EpsonPremiumPresentationPaperMatte

•EpsonPremiumPresentationPaperMatteDouble-sided

•EpsonUltraPremiumPresentationPaperMatte

•EpsonVelvetFineArtPaper

•EpsonExhibitionWatercolorPaperTextured

•EpsonWatercolorPaperRadiantWhite

•EpsonUltraSmoothFineArtPaper325gsm

•EpsonExhibitionCanvasMatte

•EpsonExhibitionCanvasNaturalMatte

•EpsonPhotoQualitySelf-adhesiveSheets

•EpsonHotPressBright

•EpsonHotPressNatural

•EpsonColdPressBright

•EpsonColdPressNatural

PhotoBlackInkMediaTypes

•EpsonPhotoPaperGlossy

•EpsonPremiumPhotoPaperGlossy

•EpsonUltraPremiumPhotoPaperGlossy

•EpsonPremiumPhotoPaperSemi-gloss

•EpsonUltraPremiumPhotoPaperLuster

•EpsonExhibitionCanvasGloss

•EpsonExhibitionCanvasSatin

•EpsonExhibitionCanvasNaturalSatin

•EpsonExhibitionCanvasNaturalGloss

•EpsonExhibitionFiberPaper

•EpsonMetallicPhotoPaperGlossy

•EpsonMetallicPhotoPaperLuster

Parenttopic:SwitchBlackInkType

Relatedreferences

AvailableEpsonPapers

AdjustingPrintQuality

If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean an align the printhead.

Ifrunningtheseutilitiesdoesnotsolvetheproblem,youmayneedtoreplacetheinkcartridges.

PrintHeadMaintenance

PrintHeadAlignment

PrintHeadMaintenance

If your printoutsbecometoolight, or youseedarkorlightbandsacrossthem, you may need to clean the printhead nozzles. Cleaning usesink, socleanthenozzles only if print quality declines.

Youcancheckforcloggednozzlesbeforeyoucleanthemsoyoudon'tcleanthemunnecessarily.

Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when acartridge is slow. You must replacethe cartridge first.

PrintHeadNozzleCheck

PrintHeadCleaning

UsingthePowerfulCleaningUtility

Parenttopic: AdjustingPrintQuality

Relatedtasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

PrintHeadNozzleCheck

Youcanprintanozzlecheckpatterntocheckforcloggednozzles.

PrintlessNozzleCheck

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingtheProductControlPanel

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingaComputerUtility

Parenttopic: PrintHeadMaintenance

PrintlessNozzleCheck

Youcancheckthestatusofthenozzlesanddetermineifanyofthemarecloggedfromthecontrolpanel. Ifcloggednozzlesaredetected, youcanalsocleanthemautomaticallyfromthecontrolpanel.

1. PresstheBlackink/maintenancebutton.

2.PresstherightarrowbuttontoselectNozzleCheck.
3. PresstheOKbuttontoselectPrintlessNozzleCheck.

Thenozzlecheckbegins.

4.Dooneofthefollowing:

• Iftherenonozzleclogsaredetected, press the OK button to return to themainscreen.
• Ifanozzleclogisdetected, amessageappearsontheLCDscreenanddisplayswhichnozzles areclogged. PresstheBlackink/maintenancebuttontobeginautomaticcleaning.

Note: If you select Finish, you risk printing that may exhibit banding from clogged nozzles. It is recommended to print an ozzle check pattern and clean nozzles as necessary before continuing to print.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadNozzleCheck

Relatedreferences

MaintenanceMenuSettings

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingtheProductControlPanel

Youcanchecktheprintheadnozzlesusingthecontrolpanelonyourproduct.

1. Makesurerollorcutsheetpaperisloadedintheprinter.
2. Makesurethecorrectpapertypeisselected.
   3.PresstheBlackink/maintenancebutton.
   4.PresstherightarrowbuttontoselectNozzleCheck.
   5.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectPrintCheckPattern.
   6.PresstheOKbutton.

Thenozzlepatternprints.

1. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.

Note: Use at least a 10× eyeloupeto examinethe pattern for any missing or deflected dots or segments.

Printheadisclean

Printheadneedscleaning

8.Dooneofthefollowing:

• Iftherearenogaps,selectExitandpresstheOKbutton.

• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button.

• Follow the instructions on the screentocleantheprinthead, check thenozzles, and repeat the process as necessary.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadNozzleCheck

Relatedreferences

MaintenanceMenuSettings

Relatedtasks

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingtheProductControlPanel

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingaComputerUtility

YoucanchecktheprintheadnozzlesusingautilityonyourWindowsorMaccomputer.

1. Loadrollorcutsheetpaperintheprinter.
2. Makesurethecorrectpapertypeisselected.
   3.Dooneofthefollowing:

- Windows:AccesstheWindowsDesktopandright-clicktheproducticonintheWindowstaskbar.

- Mac: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select UtilityandselectOpenPrinterUtility.

1. SelectNozzleCheck.

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Nozzle Check To perform a nozzle check, make sure that the printer is on and connected to the computer. Also, make sure that roll paper or one sheet of A4/Letter size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. Click [Print] to print a nozzle check pattern or click [Cancel] to quit. Cancel Print

5.ClickPrint.

Thenozzlepatternprints.

1. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.

Note: Use at least a 10× eyeloupetoexaminethe pattern for any missing or deflected dots or segments.

Printheadisclean

Printheadneedscleaning

1. If there are no gaps, click Finish.

Iftherearegapsorthepatternisfaint,cleantheprinthead.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadNozzleCheck

Relatedtasks

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingaComputerUtility

PrintHeadCleaning

If print quality has declined and then ozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the printhead. Uset henozzle check pattern to determine which colors need cleaning. You can save in by cleaning only selected colors (control panel only).

Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when acartridge is slow. You must replace the cartridge first.

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingtheProductControlPanel

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingaComputerUtility

Parenttopic: PrintHeadMaintenance

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingtheProductControlPanel

Youcancleantheprintheadusingthecontrolpanelonyourproduct.

1. Makesurerollorcutsheetpaperisloadedintheprinter.

2. Makesurethecorrectpapertypeisselected.

3. PresstheBlackink/maintenancebutton.

4.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectHeadCleaningandpresstherightarrowbutton.
5.Presstheupordownarrowbuttontoselectoneofthefollowing:

• Tocheckforclogsfollowedbyanautomaticcleaning,selectCheckandCleanNozzleandpress the right arrow button. Press the down arrow button to select Yes and press the OK button to start.
• To select the specific nozzles for cleaning, select Select Nozzles and press the right arrow button. Presstheupordownarrowbuttonstoselectthecolor(s)thatneedcleaning,andpresstheOK buttontostart.

• Tocleanallnozzles, selectAllNozzlesandpresstherightarrowbutton.

• Selectone of the following asthecleaning strength level:

• Forafirstcleaning,selectNormal.

• Ifnozzlesarestillcloggedafterthreenormallevelcleanings,selectHeavy.

• PresstheOKbuttontostartthecleaningcycle.

When the cleaning cycle is finished, the power-light stops flashing and a confirmation screen appears.

Caution: Neverturnofftheproductduringacleaningcycleoryoumaydamageit.

1. Select Nozzle Check and press the right arrow button.
   9.PresstheOKbutton.

Thenozzlepatternprints.

1. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.

Note: Use at least a 10× eyeloupetoexaminethe pattern for any missing or deflected dots or segments.

Printheadisclean

Printheadneedscleaning

1. Follow the instructions on the screentoclean the printhead, check thenozzles, and repeat the process as necessary.

If you don't see any improvement after running three Normal level cleanings and a Heavy level cleaning, you may need to perform a Powerful cleaning from the Administrator menu.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadCleaning

Relatedreferences

MaintenanceMenuSettings

AdministratorMenuSettings

Relatedtasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

UsingthePowerfulCleaningUtility

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingaComputerUtility

YoucancleantheprintheadusingautilityonyourWindowscomputerorMac.

1. Makesurerollorcutsheetpaperisloadedintheprinter.
2. Makesurethecorrectpapertypeisselected.
   3.Dooneofthefollowing:

- Windows:AccesstheWindowsDesktopandright-clicktheproducticonintheWindowstaskbar.

- In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select OpenPrinterUtility.

1. SelectHeadCleaning.

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Head Cleaning Click [Start] to clean the print head nozzles. Because cleaning consumes some ink, only clean the print head when faint areas or gaps appear in your printout. Use the "Nozzle Check" utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. Start Cancel

1. ClickStarttobeginthecleaningcycle.

When the cleaning cycle is finished, the power light stops flashing and a confirmation screen appears.

Caution: Neverturnoff the product during acleaning cycle or you may damage it.

6.ClickNozzleCheck.

7.ClickOK.

Thenozzlepatternprints.

1. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.

Note: Use at least a 10× eyeloupetoexaminethe pattern for any missing or deflected dots or segments.

Printheadisclean

Printheadneedscleaning

If you don't see any improvement after running an ozzle check from the computer utility, then run a

Heavy level cleaning from the product's control panel. If you still don't see any improvement, you may need to perform a Powerful cleaning from the Administrator menu.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadCleaning

Relatedtasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

UsingthePowerfulCleaningUtility

UsingthePowerfulCleaningUtility

If print head nozzles are still clogged after running three Normal cleanings and one Heavy cleaning, you should run a Powerful Cleaning using the control panel on your product. This process consumes a lot of ink.

1. Makesurerollorcutsheetpaperisloadedintheprinter.
2. Makesurethecorrectpapertypeisselected.
   3.PresstheMenubutton.
   4.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectAdministratorMenuandpresstherightarrowbutton.
   5.PresstherightarrowbuttontoselectPowerfulCleaning.
   6.Presstheupordownarrowbuttontoselectoneofthefollowing:

- Tocleanallnozzles, selectAllNozzlesandpresstherightarrowbutton.

- Toselectspecificnozzlesforcleaning,selectoneofthenozzlecolorcombinationsandpressthe rightarrowbutton.

1. Press the down arrow button to select Yes to start the cleaning. The cleaning can take up to 37 minutes.
2. PresstheOKbuttontostartthecleaningcycle.

When the cleaning cycle is finished, the power light stops flashing and a confirmation screen appears.

Caution: Neverturnoff the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.

9.Printanothernozzlecheckpatterntoviewtheresultsofthecleaning.

Ifnozzlesarestillclogged,turnofftheprinterandleitoffovernight.Ifnozzlesarestillcloggedafter sometime,contactEpsonforsupport.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadMaintenance

Relatedreferences

AdministratorMenuSettings

Relatedtasks

CheckingtheNozzlesUsingtheProductControlPanel

CleaningthePrintHeadUsingtheProductControlPanel

PrintHeadAlignment

If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you seed a long horizontal bands, you may need to align the printhead.

Beforeyoualigntheprinthead, notethefollowing:

• Alignmentvariesdependingontheloadedmedia.Aligntheprintheadusingthemediaonwhichyou wanttoprintandselectthecorrectpapertypeasthePaperTypesetting.
• Runanozzlecheckbeforeyoualigntheprinthead. If thereareanygapsinthenozzlecheckpattern, cleantheprinthead.

AligningthePrintHeadAutomaticallyUsingaComputerUtility

AligningthePrintHeadAutomaticallyUsingtheProductControlPanel

AligningthePrintHeadManuallyUsingtheProductControlPanel

Parenttopic: AdjustingPrintQuality

Relatedconcepts

PrintHeadNozzleCheck

PrintHeadCleaning

AligningthePrintHeadAutomaticallyUsingaComputerUtility

YoucanautomaticallyaligntheprintheadusingautilityonyourWindowscomputerorMac.

1. Loadrollpaperorcutsheetpaperinthissizeorlarger: A4(8.3×11.7 inches[210×297mm]).
2. Makesurethecorrectpapertypeandpaperthicknessareselected. You cannot use plain paper or transparent or colored paper for automatic printhead alignment.
   3.Dooneofthefollowing:

- Windows:AccesstheWindowsDesktopandright-clicktheproducticonintheWindowstaskbar.

- Mac: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select UtilityandselectOpenPrinterUtility.

1. SelectPrintHeadAlignment.

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A-A Print Head Alignment A-A The Print Head Alignment utility fixes vertical misalignment, horizontal banding, and blurry printouts. Cancel Next >

1. ClickNext, thenclick OK to begin automatic printhead alignment.

If your product is not properly aligned, perform a manual headalignment on the printer's control panel.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadAlignment

AligningthePrintHeadAutomaticallyUsingtheProductControlPanel

Youcanautomaticallyaligntheprintheadusingthecontrolpanelonyourproduct.Makesurenoexternallightordirectsunlightisenteringtheprinterwhenperformingprintheadalignment.

1. Loadrollpaperorcutsheetpaperinthissizeorlarger: A4(8.3×11.7 inches[210×297mm]).
2. Makesurethecorrectpapertypeandpaperthicknessareselected. You cannot use plain paper or transparent or colored paper for automatic printheadalignment.
3. PresstheBlackink/maintenancebutton.
   4.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectHeadAlignmentandpresstherightarrowbutton.
   5.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectAlignmentandpresstherightarrowbutton.
4. SelectAutoandpresstherightarrowbutton.
5. Presstheupordownarrowbuttontoselectoneofthefollowingoptions:

- Uni-Dalignseachcolorforuni-directionalprintingbasedonLightCyan.

- Bi-DAllalignseachcolorforbi-directionalprintingbasedonallcolors.

8.PresstheOKbutton.

Thealignmentprocessstarts.

Note: Donotopenthefrontcoverorturnofftheprinterduringthealignmentprocess.

If your product is not properly aligned, select a differential alignment method and repeat the process. If your printer still is not properly aligned, perform a manual headalignment.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadAlignment

Relatedreferences

MaintenanceMenuSettings

AligningthePrintHeadManuallyUsingtheProductControlPanel

You can manually align the printhead using the control panel on your product if you are not satisfied with the automatic printhead alignment results.

1. Loadrollpaperorcutsheetpaperinthissizeorlarger: A4(8.3×11.7 inches[210×297mm]).
2. Makesurethecorrectpapertypeandpaperthicknessareselected.Useplainpaperortransparent orcoloredpaperformanualprintheadalignment.
   3.PresstheBlackink/maintenancebutton.
   4.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectHeadAlignmentandpresstherightarrowbutton.
   5.PressthedownarrowbuttontoselectAlignmentandpresstherightarrowbutton.
3. SelectManualandpresstherightarrowbutton.

4. Presstheupordownarrowbuttontoselectoneofthefollowingoptions:

5. Uni-D aligns each color for uni-directional printing based on Light Cyan. You should choose this optionfirst.

6. Bi-D 2-color aligns each color for bi-directional printing based on Light Cyan and Vivid Light Magenta. You should choose this option second.
7. Bi-D All aligns each color for bi-directional printing based on all colors. You should choose this optionlastifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththepreviousadjustmentresults.

8.PresstheOKbutton.

Thealignmentsheetprints.

LC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Note: When aligning on cut sheet paper, the alignment sheet is printed across multiple pages. Once the first sheet prints, load then next piece of paper.

1. Aftereachalignmentsheetisprinted, viewtheLCDscreenforinstructionsonselectingthebestpatternineachpatternset.
2. Check the printed patterns and choose the number representing the pattern in which the whitelines are them most evenly spaced, then press the OK button.

If your product is not properly aligned, select a differentialignment method and repeat the process.

Parenttopic: PrintHeadAlignment

Relatedreferences

MaintenanceMenuSettings

Maintenance and Transportation

Seetheinstructionsinthesesectionstomaintainyourprinterforoptimumresults,ortomoveor transportyourprinter.

CleaningYourProduct

ReplacingtheCutter

MovingorTransportingYourProduct

CleaningYourProduct

Tokeep your product working at its best, you should clean it regularly (about once a month).

Note: Do not use a hard brush, benzene, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it. Donotuseoilorotherlubricantsinsidetheproductorletwatergetinside.

1. Turnoff the product.
2. Unplugthepowercable.
3. Disconnectanyconnectedcables.
4. Removeanypaperfromtheproduct.

5. Opentheprintercoverandcarefullycleantheinsideoftheproductwithasoft,cleancloth.

6. Gentlywipethelightblueareasinthedirectionindicatedbythearrow.

Diagram showing printer operation with a blue control panel and a red arrow indicating action direction

Note: Do not touch the gray areas (the rollers or the ink absorption pads) or your prints may be soiled.

Caution: Becarefulnottotouchtheinktubesinsidetheproduct.

1. If your product is still dirty, dampenthe cloth with a small amount of water and amild detergent and repeat the previous step. Then wipe the inside of the printer with as soft, dry cloth.

2. If paper particles have accumulated in the holes on the platen, use toothpickorsimilar tool topush them through.

Illustration of a printer and its paper with a hand inserting a blue plastic component into the top panel (no text or symbols)

9.Closetheprintercover.
10. Useasoft, cleanclothto removeanydustordirtfromtheoutsideoftheproduct.
11.Plugthepowercordandinterfacecablesbackin.
12. Turnon the product.
13.Loadrollpaperintheprinter.
14. Pressthepaperfeedbuttonseveraltimestofeedblankpaperthroughthepaperpathandcleantherollers.
15.Pressthepapercutbutton.

CleaningtheRollPaperFeedSlot

Parenttopic: Maintenance and Transportation

CleaningtheRollPaperFeedSlot

Tokeep your product working at its best, you should clean the roll paper feed slot once a year using a cleaningsheet.

YoucanpurchasegenuineEpsonink,paper,andaccessoriesfromanEpsonauthorizedreseller.To find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or proimaging.epson.ca (Canada), select your product series and product, and click the Where to Buy button. Or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766)intheU.S.or800-807-7766inCanada.

1. Turnontheprinter.

2. PressthepapersourcebuttononthecontrolpaneltoselectPaperType.

3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Roll Paper/Cut or Roll Paper/No Cut, and press the OKbutton.

4.Presstheloadpaperbutton.

1. Opentherollpapercover. Removetherollpaper, if necessary.

Line drawing of a printer with a paper feeding into a slot, showing no text or symbols.

1. Removetheprotectivefilmfromthecleaningsheet.

Abstract graphic with a blue curved shape and a red arrow, no text or symbols present.

Note: Donottouchtheadhesiveonthesheet(thedarkgrayarea).

1. With the adhesive facing toward you, insert the cleanings sheet on the left side of the printer until it reaches the end of the roll paper feed slot, then pull out. Repeat this two times. Repeat for the center and right side of the roll paper feed slot.

Illustration of hands holding a blue rectangular object over a document, with a red upward arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Note: You can use a cleaningsheet only once.

1. Presstheloadpaperbuttonwhencomplete.

Parenttopic: Cleaning Your Product

Relatedreferences

OptionalEquipmentandReplacementParts

ReplacingtheCutter

If you notice that your paper does not cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter.

Note: If the optional SpectroProofer is installed, remove it before replacing the cutter. See the instruction that camewith the SpectroProofer for detail on removing it from your printer.

1. Removeanypaperfromtheprinter.

2. Opentheleftandrightinkcartridgecovers.

1. Opentheprintercover.

Illustration of a printer with a blue cover and red arrow indicating compression or shift (no text or symbols)

1. UseaPhillips-headscrewdrivertoremovethefourscrewssecuringthefrontcover, thenremovethe frontcover.

Diagram illustrating printer operation steps with arrows indicating rotation and assembly, showing mechanical states before and after assembly.

1. Pressinonthetabonthecuttercover,releaseit,andpulldownonthecuttercovertoopenit.

Illustration of a hand pressing down on a mechanical component with a red arrow indicating downward motion (no text or symbols)

1. Loosenthescrewholdingthecutterinplaceandcarefullyremovethecutter.

Diagram showing a mechanical assembly before and after a change, with no visible text or symbols.

Warning: Keep the cutter out of there each of children. The blade is sharp and can cause injury.

1. Align the pin on thenewcutter with the hole in the product and insert it. Tightenthe cutterscrew securely.

Illustration of a hand using a blue tool to interact with a mechanical device, showing a red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols present)

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with directional arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

1. Closethecuttercoverasshownandpressitinuntilitclicksintoplace.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a blue component being inserted into a machine, with a red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols present)

Note: If you removed the optional SpectroProofer, reinstall it. See the instructions that came with the SpectroProoferfordetailsoninstallingit.

1. Replacethefrontcover. Insert and tightenthefourscrews.

Diagram illustrating the process of printer tool positioning and mounting, with labeled steps and directional arrows indicating movement.

10.Closetheprintercover.

11.Closetheleftandrightinkcartridgecovers.

Parenttopic: Maintenance and Transportation

Relatedreferences

OptionalEquipmentandReplacementParts

MovingorTransportingYourProduct

If you need to move or transport your product, prepare it as described here.

Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines:

- Avoidtiltingtheproduct,placingitvertically,orturningitupsidedown;otherwiseinkmayleak.

-Leavetheinkcartridgesinstalled.Removingthecartridgescandryouttheprintheadandmayprevent theproductfromprinting,orinkmayleak.

Note: Before storing your product for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to help prevent the printhead from drying out. Store your product in a cool, dry place.

1. Turnoff the product.
2. Unplugthepowercable.
3. Disconnectanyconnectedcables.

4. Remove all the paper from the product.

5. Havetwopeople lift the printer by placing their hands in the indentations on the left and right sides as shown.

Diagram illustrating cable installation or repair process with labeled components and red circles indicating inspection points.

Warning: This product is heavy and require stwopele to move it.

1. Placetheproductinitsoriginalpackingmaterials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioningaroundtheproduct. Makesuretheboxadequatelyprotectstheproductcontrolpanel.

Keep the product level during transportation. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.

Parenttopic: Maintenance and Transportation

Relatedconcepts

PrintHeadAlignment

PrintHeadCleaning

SolvingProblems

Checkthesesectionsforsolutionstoproblemsyoumayhaveusingyourproduct.

ProductStatusMessages

SolvingPrinterProblems

SolvingPrintingProblems

SolvingPaperProblems

SolvingPrintQualityProblems

WheretoGetHelp

ProductStatusMessages

YoucanoftendiagnoseproblemswithyourproductbycheckingthemessagesontheLCDscreen.

LCDscreenmessageCondition/solution
InkCartridgeErrorReplaceinkcartridge(s).	Theinkcartridgeshaveaproblem.•Checkthatthecartridgeisthesamecolorasthecolordisplayedonthe controlpanelandinkdoorlabel,andreinstallthecartridge.Ifthemessage persists,insertanewinkcartridge.•Youcannotchangetheinkconfiguration(StandardorCommercialedition) aftertheinkcartridgeshavebeeninstalled.Makesurethecorrect cartridgesareinstalled.•Condensationmayhaveoccurredintheinkcartridge.Removethe cartridge,leaveitforfourhoursormoreatroomtemperature,andreinstall it.
InkCartridgeExpendedReplaceinkcartridge.	Replacetheinkcartridgewithanewone.
InkCartridgeAlertPleaseusegenuineEpsoninkcartridges.	ReplacetheinkcartridgewithagenuineEpsoninkcartridgethatcanbe usedwiththisprinter.
InkCartridgeAlertNon-genuinecartridge!Qualityofnon-genuineinkmayvary.	SelectDeclinetoreplacetheinkcartridgewithagenuineEpsoninkcartridgethatcanbeusedwiththisprinter.SelectingAcceptmayvoidEpson'swarranty.
InkCartridgeErrorPleaseinstallthecorrectinkcartridge.	Replacetheinkcartridgewithaninkcartridgethatcanbeusedwiththis printer.
NolnkCartridgesInstallinkcartridge(s).	Installinkcartridges.
InkLowTheinkislow.Make	sureyouhaveareplacementinkcartridgehandy.
Cutterunitnearingend ofservicelife.Recommendreplacing thecutterunit.	Papercuttermaybebecomingdull.Replaceecutter.
CartridgeCoverOpenCloseleftorright cartridgecover.	Closethespecifiedinkcartridgecover.
PaperLoadErrorFollowthe	instructionsdisplayedontheLCDscreentoremovethejammed paperandcleartheerror.
PaperLoadErrorPresstheloadpaper buttonandresetroll paper.	Presstheloadpaperbuttontorewindtherollpaper,thenreloaditintothe printer.
PaperEjectErrorRemovepaperfrom printer.	Presstheloadpaperbuttontoreleasethepressureroller,thenremovethe paper.
PaperCutErrorRemoveuncutpaper.	Rollpaperisnotcutcorrectly.Presstheloadpaperbuttontoreleasethe pressureroller,thenremovetheuncutpaper.
PaperSizeErrorLoadcorrectpapersize.	Theloadedpaperisnotasupportedwidth.Presstheloadpaperbuttontoreleasethepressureroller,thenremovethepaper.Ifthemessagestillappearswhenyouhaveloadedpaperinasupportedwidth,setthePaperSizeChecksettingtoOff.
PaperSensorErrorLoadedpaperorprintouthasaproblem.	Theloadedpaperisnotdetectedcorrectlybytheprinter.PressthepHuse/cancelbutton.Ifthiserrorappearswhileperforminganautomaticheadalignment,check thefollowing:Makesureyouthatyouhavenotloadedtransparentorcoloredmedia,tracingpaper,plainpaper,EpsonEnhancedMattePosterboard,orpaper thatismorethan0.04inch(1mm)thick.Makesuretheprinterisnotexposedtodirect,brightlight(suchasdirect sunlight)whileperforminganautomaticprintheadalignment.Runanozzlecheckandmakesuretheprintheadnozzlesarenotclogged.Ifthiserrorappearsatanyothertime,makesurethattheprintersupportsthe loadedmedia.
PaperLowTherollpaperislow.	Makesureyouhaveareplacementrollhandy.
PaperSourceErrorCutsheetisloaded.Removeitandchangepapersourcetorollpaper.	PresstheOKbuttontoclearthemessage.Removethecutsheetsfromthe printerandchangethesourceinthePaperTypemenu.
PaperSourceErrorRollpaperisloaded.Removeitandchangepapersourcetocutsheet.	PresstheOKbuttontoclearthemessage.Removetherollpaperfromthe printerandchangethesourceinthePaperTypemenu.WhenAutoRollFeedingis set toOff,you cannot change the paper type when roll paper is fedthroughtheprinter.
PaperSettingErrorCheckthepapersourceinyourdriversettingsorreloadpapercorrectly.	Thepapersourcesettingintheprinterdriverandintheprinter'sPaperTypemenusettingdonotmatch.Checktheloadedpaperandsettingsinthedriver andprintermenus.
PaperSettingErrorThispapercannotbe loadedfrompaper cassette.Insertpaper lessthan0.8mm thicknessfromrear manualfeeder.	Pressthepulse/cancelbuttonandselectJobCancel,thenremovethe paperfromthepapercassette.Printusingthefrontorrearmanualfeeder, dependingonthepaperthickness.
PaperSettingErrorRollpaperisloaded.Removeitandchange papersourcetoroll paper.	PullouttherollpaperandselectarollpaperoptionfromthePaperType menu.
PaperSkewLoadpaperproperly.	Thepaperisnotloadedstraight.Presstheloadpaperbuttontorelease thepressureroller,thenloadthepapercorrectly.
BorderlessErrorLoadasupportedpaper sizeorloadpaper correctly.	Checkthefollowing:Pressthepause/cancelbuttonandselectJobCancel,thenejectthe paper.Loadthecorrectsizeofpaper.Makesurethepaperisnotwavyorcurled.Loadpaperinthecorrectpositiondependingonthepapertype.ChangethePaperSizeChecksettingtoOn.
CleaningErrorNotenoughink.Continuecleaning?	SelectYes.Replaceanyinkcartridgeswithlowinkwithnewonesto continuecleaning.Aftercleaning,youmayreinstalltheoriginalcartridgeand useituntilitisexpended.
NozzleClogDetectedNotenoughink.Continuecleaning?
CleaningErrorAutomaticheadcleaning failed.Retry?	Theprinternozzlesarestillcloggedevenafterrunningtheautomatichead cleaning.SelectYestorunanotherautomaticheadcleaning.
CleaningErrorNotenoughemptyspaceinmaintbox1.Continuecleaning?	SelectYes.Replacethemaintenancetank(intheinkcartridgecompartment)withanewonetocontinuecleaning.
NozzleClogDetectedNotenoughemptyspaceinmaintbox1.Continuecleaning?
InkTooLowToCleanReplaceinkcartridge.Thecartridgebeingusedcanbeinstalledagainforprinting.	ThismessagemaybedisplayedwhenYesisselectedafteracleaningerrorornozzleclogerror.Replaceanyinkcartridgeswithlowinkwithnewones.
BlackInkErrorBlackinkdoesnotmatchprintjob.Tocancelprinting,pressII·Wpause/cancelbutton.Tochangeblackinktoprint,pressBlackink/maintenancebutton.	Thetypeofblackinkthatissetontheprinterandintheprinterdriverdoesnotmatch.Pressthebuttontoswitchtotheblackinktypespecifiedintheprinterdivertocontinueprinting.Thistakesapproximately3minutes,andsomeextrablackinkisconsumed.Donotswitchtheblackinkunlessnecessary.
CommandErrorCheckdriversettings.	Theprinteriversentaninvalidorincorrectcommandtotheprinter.Pressthephuse/cancelbuttonandselectJobCancel.Makesurethatthedriveryouareusingsupportsyourproduct.
CheckandCleanNozzleThisfeatureisnot availablenow.Printthe checkpatterninthe nozzlecheckmenu.	Press the OK button to clear the message. Select Print Check Pattern from theMaintenancemenu.
PrintlessNozzleCheckThisfeatureisnot availablenow.Printthe checkpatterninthe nozzlecheckmenu.
NoMaintenanceBox1 (or2)InstallMaintenancebox 1(or2).	Makesuretheindicatedmaintenancetankisinstalledcorrectly.
MaintenanceBoxErrorReplace the maintenancebox1 (or 2).	Makesuretheindicatedmaintenancetankisinstalledcorrectly.Ifyou continuetoseethismessage,youmayneedtoreplacethemaintenance tankwithanewone.
ReplaceMaintBox1Attheendofservicelife.Replacemaintbox1.	Replacetheinkmaintenancetankintheinkcartridgecompartment (maintenancebox1)withanewone.
NotEnoughEmpty SpaceReplace the maintenancebox1.
ReplaceMaintBox2Tocontinueborderless printing,replacemaint box2.	Replacetheborderlessmaintenancetankinsidetheprinter(maintenance box2)withanewonetoperformborderlessprinting.
MaintBox2Unlocked Lockleverfor maintenancebox2.	Makesuretheleverfortheborderlessmaintenancetankinsidetheprinter (maintenancebox2)isinthelockposition.
SpectroProoferErrorSeedocumentationfor howtosolvethe problem.(errorcode)	SeetheSpectroProoferdocumentationfordetailsonthedisplayederror code.
SpectroProoferErrorConnectcableof SpectroProoferthen restartprinter.	TurnofftheprinterandmakesuretheSpectroProofermounterisconnected correctly.Waitamoment,thenturnontheprinteragain.SeetheSpectroProofermounterdocumentationfordetails.
SpectroProoferErrorRefertothemanualand connecttheILSto SpectroProofer.Turn theprinterpoweroff, andthenonagain.	Turnofftheprinterandremovethecolormeasurementdevicefromthe SpectroProofer.Reinstallitcorrectly,thenturnontheprinteragain.SeetheSpectroProoferUVSdocumentationfordetails.
F/WInstallErrorFirmwareupdatefailed.Restarttheprinter.	Thefirmwareupdateddidnotinstall.Turnofftheprinter,waitforawhile,andturnontheprinteragain.Runthe firmwareupdateagain.Ifthemessagestillappears,contactEpsonforsupport.
MaintenanceRequestReplacePart Soon/ReplacePartNow (maintenancerequest code)	Apartusedintheprinterisnearingtheendofitsservicelife.ContactEpson forsupportandprovidethemwiththedisplayedmaintenancerequestcode.Theerrorpersistsuntilyoureplacetherequestedpart.
CallForService (servicecode)Poweroffandthenon.If thisdoesn'twork,note thecodeandcallfor service.	Acallforserviceoccurswhen:•Thepowercableisnotconnectedsecurely•AerroroccursthatcannotbeclearedWhenacallforservicehasoccurred,theprinterautomaticallystopsprinting.Turnofftheprinter,disconnectthepowercablefromboththeoutletandthe printer,andreconnectthem.Turntheprinteronandoffseveraltimes.Ifthe samecallforserviceisdisplayedontheLCDscreen,contactEpsonfor supportandprovidethemwiththedisplayedservicecode.

Parenttopic: Solving Problems

Relatedconcepts

PrintHeadNozzleCheck

PrintHeadCleaning

Relatedreferences

PrintQualityOptions-Windows

ColorManagementOptions-Windows

OutputResolutionSettings-Mac

AdvancedColorSettings-Mac

PaperMenuSettings

PrinterSetupMenuSettings

AdministratorMenuSettings

WheretoGetHelp

Relatedtasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Relatedtopics

MediaHandling

ReplacingInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

SolvingPrinterProblems

Checkthesesectionsify you have problems operating your product.

PrinterDoesNotTurnOn

LCDScreenShutsOff

Parenttopic: Solving Problems

PrinterDoesNotTurnOn

If the printer does not turn on, try thesesolutions:

- Makesurethepowercableissecurelyconnected.

- Makesurethepoweroutletworksbyconnectingthepowercableforanotherelectronicdevice.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrinterProblems

LCDScreenShutsOff

If the LCD screenshutsoffintermittently, the interterm maybe in Sleep Mode. Try these solutions:

- Pressanyofthebuttonsonthecontrolpaneltoexitsleepmode.

- You can adjust the delay time before the product enters sleep mode in the Preferences menu.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrinterProblems

Relatedreferences

PreferencesMenuSettings

SolvingPrintingProblems

Checkthesesectionsifyuhaveproblemsprintingwithyourproduct.

NothingPrints

CannotPrintOveraNetwork

PrintHeadMovesButNothingPrints

Parenttopic: Solving Problems

NothingPrints

If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try thesesolutions:

- MakesureyourprinteristurnedonandinReadymode.

- Makesureanyinterfacecablesareconnectedsecurelyatbothends.Ifyouhaveasparecable,try connectingwiththesparecable.

- Checkthemodelandspecificationsoftheinterfacecabletoseeifthecableisappropriateforyour computerandprinter.

• If you connected your printertoa USBhub, makes sure it is first-tier hub. If still does not print, connect your print directly to your computer instead of the hub.
• MakesuretheUSBhubisrecognizedcorrectlyonthecomputer.DisconnectallUSBhubsfromthe computerandconnecttheprinterdirectlytothecomputer'sUSBport.
• MakesuretheUSBcablelengthdoesnotexceed10feet(3m).

Parenttopic: SolvingPrinting Problems

Relatedreferences

InterfaceSpecifications

CannotPrintOveraNetwork

If you cannot print over an network, try thesesolutions:

• Makesurethatyourprinteristurnedon.
• If you are using TCP/IP, makes sure the printer's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually.
- CheckyourwiredLANrouteroraccesspointtoseeiftheLEDfortheporttowhichyourprinteris connectedisonorflashing.IfthelinkLEDisoff,trythefollowing:

- MakesuretheEthernetcableissecurelyconnectedtoyourprinterandtoyourrouter,accesspoint, switch,orhub.

- Tryconnectingyourprintertoadifferentportoradifferentrouter,accesspoint,switch,orhub.

- TryconnectingwithadifferentEthernetcable.

- Tryprintingtoyourprinterfromanothercomputeronthenetwork.

- If you have the optional SpectroProofer installed, verify its status shows as calibrated and backing color display is white.

Parenttopic: Solving Printing Problems

Relatedreferences

NetworkSetupMenuSettings

InterfaceSpecifications

PrintHeadMovesButNothingPrints

If the printhead is moving and nothing prints, try thesesolutions:

- Printanozzlecheckpattern. If the pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head again. (If the printer has not been used for long time then nozzles may be clogged.)

- If you see the message Motor Self Adjustment on the product's LCD screen, the printer is adjusting itsinternalmotor.Waitafewmomentsforthemessagetodisappearanddonotturnofftheprinter.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrinting Problems

Relatedconcepts

PrintHeadNozzleCheck

PrintHeadCleaning

SolvingPaperProblems

Checkthesesectionsify you have problems using paper with your product.

PaperFeedingProblems

RollPaperJamProblems

CutSheetPaperJamProblemsinthePaperCassette

CutSheetPaperJamProblemsintheFrontorRearManualFeeder

Parenttopic: Solving Problems

PaperFeedingProblems

If you have problems feeding paper, try thesesolutions:

- Makesurepaperisloadedinthecorrectorientation.Loadcutsheetsvertically(shortedgefirst).

•Forbestresults, follow these guidelines:

- Usenew, smooth, high-quality paper that is not damp, curled, creased, old, toothin, ortoothick.

- Followanyspecialloadinginstructionsthatcamewiththepaper.

•Ifrollpaperdoesnotfeed,cuttheendstraightacrossanduncurlitbyrollingitbackward,ifnecessary. Thenreloadthepaper.

- If you cannot insert papereasily into the paper feed slot, makes sure the paper is perfectly flat and not curled.

- Donotloadmorethanonepieceofcutsheetpaper.

- Makesureyourpapermeetsthespecificationsforyourproduct.

- Ifthickmediadoesnotfeed, makesureyouareloadingitstraightintotheproduct, notatanangle.

- If paper does not eject correctly, decrease the Paper Suction setting for the loaded paper type.

•Makesurethatpaperisnotjammedinsidetheproduct.

Parenttopic: SolvingPaperProblems

Relatedreferences

PaperMenuSettings

PaperSpecifications

Relatedtopics

RollPaperHandling

CutSheetHandling

RollPaperJamProblems

Ifrollpaperhasjammedintheprinter,followthestepsheretoclearthejam.

1. Opentherollpapercover.
2. Cutthepaperabovethepaperfeedslot.

Illustration of a printer being inserted into a paper airplane (no text or symbols visible)

1. Liftthespindlefromthespindleholder.

Illustration of a printer with a blue roller being inserted, showing paper roll and paper holder (no text or symbols)

1. Removethejammedpaperfromtherollpaperfeederand/orthefrontmanualfeeder.

Illustration of a printer being inserted into a door, showing paper movement (no text or symbols)

1. Opentheprintercoverandremoveanyotherjammedpaperasnecessary.

Diagram showing printer printing process with blue paper and red arrow indicating rotation direction

1. Closethefrontcover.
2. Turntheprinteroffandbackonagain.
3. Cuttheedgeoftherollpaperstraighthorizontally, thenreloadtherollpaper.

Note: Makesuretocutoffanyjaggedorfoldedsectionsofpaper.

Parenttopic: SolvingPaperProblems

Relatedtasks

LoadingRollPaper

CuttingRollPaperManually

CutSheetPaperJamProblemsinthePaperCassette

Ifcutsheetpaperhasjammedinthepapercassette,followthestepsheretoclearthejam.

1. Removetheoutputtrayandpapercassette.

Illustration of a printer being inserted into a blue plastic tray with red arrows indicating flow (no text or symbols present)

1. Removeanyjammedpaperfromthefrontoftheprinter.

Illustration of a printer with a blue internal component and a red arrow indicating compression (no text or symbols)

1. If paper is jammed in there are the printer, remove there a unit. Push the abst forward each other, then pull out the unit. Remove any jammed paper.

Diagram illustrating the process of inserting a printer into a device, showing step-by-step assembly and component insertion.

1. Replacetherearunit.Pushitintotheprinterfirmlyuntilyouhearaclick.
2. Replacethepapercassette and the output tray.
3. Turntheprinteroffandbackonagain.

Parenttopic: SolvingPaperProblems

Relatedtasks

LoadingCutSheetsinthePaperCassette

CutSheetPaperJamProblemsintheFrontorRearManualFeeder

Ifcutsheetpaperhasjammedinthefrontorrearmanualfeeder, followthestepsheretoclearthejam.

1. Removethejammedpaper.

Diagram showing two views of a printer with arrows indicating flow direction (no text or symbols present)

1. Opentheprintercover. Remove any other jammed paper as necessary.

Diagram showing a printer printing a blue sheet with red arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols present)

3.Closetheprintercover.
4. Turntheprinteroffandbackonagain.

Parenttopic: SolvingPaperProblems

Relatedtasks

LoadingCutSheetsintheRearManualFeeder

LoadingCutSheetsintheFrontManualFeeder

SolvingPrintQualityProblems

Checkthesesectionsifyuhaveproblemswithprintquality.

NozzleCheckPatternPrintsIncorrectly

OverallPrintQualityisPoor

LinesAreMisaligned

PrintsareScuffedorSmeared

MarginsAppearinBorderlessRollPrints

TooMuchInkisConsumed

Parenttopic: Solving Problems

NozzleCheckPatternPrintsIncorrectly

If thenozzlecheckpatterndoesnotprintcorrectly, trythesesolutions:

• Run a Normal cleaning cycle and print the check pattern again. If cleaning the print head three times does not solvethe problem, runaHeavycleaningcycle.
  • Ifnozzlesarestillcloggedafterheadcleaningatthestrongestlevel,leavetheproductturnedoff overnightandcheckthenozzlesagain.Ifyoustillcannotclearthenozzles,contactEpsonsupport.
• If the printer has not been used for all longtime, nozzles may be bedied and clogged. Turn the printer on at least once every few weeks and print an ozzle check pattern to prevent then ozzles from clogging.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrintQualityProblems

Relatedconcepts

PrintHeadNozzleCheck

PrintHeadCleaning

Relatedreferences

AdministratorMenuSettings

Relatedtasks

UsingthePowerfulCleaningUtility

OverallPrintQualityisPoor

If you notice that your print quality is uneven, to light, to dark, or there are lines in the print (banding), try the sesolutions:

- Runanozzlechecktoseefanyoftheprintheadnozzlesareclogged. Thencleantheprinthead, if necessary.

•Aligntheprinthead.

- MakesureyouareusinggenuineEpsoninkcartridges.Ifyouusenon-Epsoninkcartridges,theprint resultmaybefaintorthecoloroftheprintedimagemaybeinaccuratebecausetheremaininginklevel isnotcorrectlydetected.

- Makesureyourinkcartridgeshavenotexpired.Forbestresults,useinkcartridgesbeforethe expirationdateprintedonthepackage(withinsixmonthsofinstallationintheprinter).Replaceexpired cartridgeswithnewones.

- Shakethecartridgesbeforeinstallingthemintheprinter.Tomaintainoptimumprintquality,remove andshaketheinstalledcartridgesiftheprinterhasnotbeenusedinthelastthreemonths.

- Make sure you selected the correct Media Type setting in the printer driver that matches the paper loadedintheprinter.

- Comparetheprintresultwiththeimageonyourcomputerscreen.Sincemonitorsandprinters producecolorsdifferently,printedcolorsandscreencolorsdonotalwayslookthesame.

- Makesurethattheprintercoverisclosedduringprinting.

- ChecktheinklevelsontheLCDscreen.Replaceanycartridgesthatarelowonink.

- Enablecolormanagementinthesoftwareapplicationorintheprinterdriver.

- If you are using non-Epson media, makes sure you create custom paper configuration for the media.

- Checkthequalitysettingthatyouselectedintheprinterdriver. Usinga fasterprintingmethodmay decrease the overall print quality.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrintQualityProblems

Relatedconcepts

PrintHeadNozzleCheck

PrintHeadCleaning

PrintHeadAlignment

PurchaseEpsonInkCartridgesandMaintenanceTanks

Relatedreferences

PrintQualityOptions-Windows

ColorManagementOptions-Windows

OutputResolutionSettings-Mac

AdvancedColorSettings-Mac

Relatedtasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

CreatingCustomPaperConfigurations

SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Mac

LinesAreMisaligned

Youmayseeverticallinesinthe(bi-directional)printoutput.Ifthisoccurs,aligntheprinthead.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrintQualityProblems

Relatedconcepts

PrintHeadAlignment

PrintsareScuffedorSmeared

If your prints are scuffedorsmeared, try thesesolutions:

- Makesureyourpapermeetsthespecificationsforyourproduct.

- Donotusepaperwithfoldsorcreasesandalwaysusenewmedia.

• If you are using cutsheet paper, check that changes in humidity and temperature have not made the paper wavy or curled upon the edges. Flattenthe paper before loading it or used to use paper.

- If the surface of the paper is scuffed, select a wider Platen Gap setting.

• Ifthebottomedgeisscuffed,trywideningthebottommargin.
  • Ifinkissmearedonyourprints,cleantherollers.Loadblankpaperandpressthepaperfeedbutton tofeeditthroughtheprinter.
• If you are using non-Epson media, makes sure you create a custom paper configuration for the media.

- Make sure the Paper Size Check setting is set to On, or the printer may print outside the edges of the loadedpaperandsmearinkonthebackoftheprint.

- Depending on the print density and type of papery you are using, the ink may take awhile today. Donot stack the prints until the ink is completely dry.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrintQualityProblems

Relatedreferences

PaperMenuSettings

PrinterSetupMenuSettings

Relatedtasks

CreatingCustomPaperConfigurations

MarginsAppearinBorderlessRollPrints

Ifborderlessrollprintsstillhavemargins,trythesesolutions:

• Checktheprintsettingsselectedinyourprintapplicationyouareusing,aswellastheprinterdriver.
• MakesurethatthepapersettingsontheLCDscreenmatchthepaperyouloaded.
• MakesureborderlessenlargementisnotsettoMinintheprinterdriver.
• Paperthatisstoredincorrectlymayexpandorcontract.Makesureyouhavestoredthepaper accordingtothemanufacturer'sspecifications.
• Check that the paperyouare usingsupportsborderlessprinting.
• Change the Adjust Cut Position setting. This may reduce the margins at the top and bottom of the print.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrintQualityProblems

Relatedreferences

MaintenanceMenuSettings

PaperMenuSettings

BorderlessPaperTypeCompatibility

RollPaperOptions-Windows

Relatedtasks

SelectingRollPaperSettings-Mac

TooMuchInkisConsumed

If your printer is consuming to much think during printing, try thesesolutions:

- Make sure you selected the Media Type setting in the printer driver that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. The amount of ink used during printing is controlled by the Media Type setting.

- Lowerthedensityofinkinthepaperormediaoptionsintheprinterdriver.

Parenttopic: SolvingPrintQualityProblems

Relatedreferences

PaperConfigurationOptions-Windows

Relatedtasks

SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Windows

SelectingBasicPrintSettings-Mac

SelectingAdvancedMediaControlSettings-Mac

WheretoGetHelp

Epsonprovidestechnicalsupportandinformationontheinstallation,configuration,andoperationof professionalprintingproductsthroughtheEpsonPreferredLimitedWarrantyPlan.Dial(888)377-6611,6AMto6PM,PacificTime,MondaythroughFriday.Daysandhoursofsupportaresubjecttochange withoutnotice.

Note: If you experience difficulty with the toll-free number, call [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada).

Beforeyoucall, makesureyouhaveyourprinterserialnumberandproofofpurchase.

Visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to commonproblems.Youcandownloadaddrivers,firmware,anddocumentation,getFAQsand troubleshootingadvice,ore-mailEpsonwithyourquestions.

Note: For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technicalsupportinformation.

PurchaseSuppliesandAccessories

YoucanpurchasegenuineEpsonink,paper,andaccessoriesfromanEpsonauthorizedreseller.To find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or proimaging.epson.ca (Canada), select your product series and product, and click the Where to Buy button. Or call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766)intheU.S.or800-807-7766inCanada.

Parenttopic: Solving Problems

TechnicalSpecifications

These sections list the technical specifications for your product.

Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site(Canada)forinformationonhowtoreturnyourEpsonproductsforproperdisposal.

WindowsSystemRequirements MacSystemRequirements PaperSpecifications PrintableAreaSpecifications InkCartridgeSpecifications DimensionSpecifications ElectricalSpecifications EnvironmentalSpecifications InterfaceSpecifications SafetyandApprovalsSpecifications

WindowsSystemRequirements

Touseyourproductanditssoftware,yourcomputershouldmeettheserequirements.

MicrosoftWindowsOS version(32-and64-bit compatible)	Windows10,Windows8.x,Windows7
CPUCore2Duo3.05GHz	orbetter
Memory1GBormore
Harddiskspace available	32GBormore
InterfaceHigh-SpeedUS	BportcompatiblewithUSB2.0Specification
	Ethernet10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
DisplayresolutionSVGA(800×600)orhigher

Note: For the latest product software available for your operating system, visit the Epson support site at epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean), select yourproduct,andselectDownloads.

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

MacSystemRequirements

Touseyourproductanditssoftware,yourMacshouldmeettheserequirements.

OSXversionMacOSX10.7	throughmacOS10.12.x
CPUCore2Duo3.05GHz	orbetter
Memory1GBormore
Harddiskspace available	32GBormore
InterfaceHigh-SpeedUS	bportcompatiblewithUSB2.0Specification
	Ethernet10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
DisplayresolutionWXGA(1280×800)orhigher

Note: For the latest product software available for your operating system, visit the Epson support site at epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean), select yourproduct,andselectDownloads.

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

PaperSpecifications

Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at anytime, Epson cannot guarantee the equality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always stesta sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Cutsheetpaper

SizeA4(8.3×11.7inches[210×297mm])

A3(11.7×16.5inches[297×420mm])

13×19inches(330×483mm)

A2(16.5×23.4inches[420×594mm])

Letter(8.5×11inches[216×279mm])

Legal(8.5×14inches[216×356mm])

8×10inches(203×254mm)

9×12inches(229×305mm)

10×12inches(254×305mm)

11×14inches(279×356mm)

11×17inches(279×432mm)

16×20inches(279×432mm)

17×22inches(432×559mm)

Thickness0.003to0.06inch(0.08to1.5mm)

Thickpaper:0.03to0.06inch(0.8to1.5mm)

Rollpaper

Coresize2inches(51mm)and3inches(76mm)

Outerdiameter2-inchcore:upto4inches(103mm)

3-inchcore:upto6inches(150mm)

Width8inches(203mm) to 17inches(432mm)

Length2-inchcore: upto147feet(45m)

3-inchcore: upto100feet(30.5m)

Thickness0.003to0.02inch(0.08to0.5mm)

Note: Maximum thickness is reduced to 0.02 inch (0.45 mm) when using the optional SpectroProofer.

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

PrintableAreaSpecifications

Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area.

Cutsheetpaper

① ② ③ ④ ⑤

1Left/right/top/bottommargin:0.12inch(3mm)minimum

2Printablelength:10inches(254mm)to24inches(610mm)

3Printablewidth:8inches(203mm) to 17inches(432mm)

Rollpaper

4 ① ③ ② ② ①

Note: Margins may change depending on the Roll Paper Margin setting that you select. The numbers below are the default settings. When printing with the left and right border less setting, the left and right margins are 0. When printing with the border lesson all sides setting, all margins are 0.

1Top/bottommargin:0.59inch(15mm)minimum*

2Left/rightmargin:0.12inch(3mm)minimum

3Printablelength:0.4feet(0.13m)to49.2feet(15m)**

4Printablewidth:8inches(203mm)to17inches(432mm)

*Forthesepapertypesthedefaulttopandbottommarginsare0.8inch(20mm):EpsonPremium GlossyPhotoPaper(250),EpsonPremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper(250),EpsonPremiumLusterPhoto Paper(260),andEpsonPremiumSemimattePhotoPaper(250).

**ThemaximumprintablelengthusingtheEpsondriveris49.2feet(15m).Toprintlongerimages,you needtousethird-partybannerprintingsoftware.

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

InkCartridgeSpecifications

Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly.

Thecartridgesincludedwiththeprinteraredesignedforprintersetupandnotforresale. Aftersomeink isusedforcharging,therestisavailableforprinting.Yieldsvaryconsiderablybasedonimagesprinted,

printsettings, papertype, frequencyofuse, and temperature. For printquality, a variable amount of fink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on.

PigmentinkStandardEdition:Cyan,LightCyan,VividMagenta,VividLight

Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Green, LightLightBlack, LightBlack, PhotoBlack, MatteBlack.

CommercialEdition:Cyan,LightCyan,VividMagenta,VividLightMagenta,Yellow,Orange,Green,Violet,LightBlack,PhotoBlack,MatteBlack.

Note: Theinkconfigurationispermanent(LightLightBlackorViolet) oncetheprintercompletesitsinitialinkchargeandcannotbe changed.

Cartridgelife

Unopenedpackage:donotuseifthedateonthepackagehas expired

PrintqualityguaranteeAfterinstallation:6months

TemperatureIntransit(unopened):-4to140°F(-20to60°C)

Storage: -4to104°F(-20to40°C)

1monthat104°F(40°C)

Inkfreezesat14°F(-10°C)

Inkthawsandisusableafter4hoursat77°F(25°C)

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

Relatedreferences

InkCartridgeandMaintenanceTankPartNumbers

DimensionSpecifications

Height16inches(405mm)

Width34inches(863mm)

Depth30inches(766mm)

Weight

114.6lb(52kg)

(withoutinkcartridgesoroptional equipment)

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

ElectricalSpecifications

Powersupplyrating100to240V

Ratedfrequencyrange50/60Hz

Inputfrequencyrange49.5/60.5Hz

Ratedcurrent0.7to0.4A

PowerconsumptionPrinting:52W(55WwithoptionalSpectroProoferinstalled)

(ISO/IEC24712)

Sleepmode:5.0W

Poweroffmode:0.5Worless

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

EnvironmentalSpecifications

TemperatureOperating:50to95°F(10to35°C)

Operating(recommended):65to75°F(18to24°C)

Storage(beforeunpacking):-4to140°F(-20to60°C)

1monthat104°F(40°C)

Storage(afterunpacking):-4to104°F(-20to40°C)

1monthat104°F(40°C)

Humidity

Operating:20to80%RH

(non-condensing)

Operating(recommended):45to60%RH

Storage:5to85%RH

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

InterfaceSpecifications

USBInterfaceHi-SpeedUSB-CompatiblewiththeUniversalSerialBus SpecificationsRevision2.0

NetworkInterface10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T(useaCategory5/5eor highershieldedtwistedpaircable)

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

SafetyandApprovalsSpecifications

UnitedStatesSafety:UL60950-1

EMC:FCCpart15SubpartBclassB

CanadaSafety:CAN/CSAC22.2No.60950-1

EMC:CAN/CSA-CEI/IECCISPR22ClassB

Parenttopic: Technical Specifications

Notices

Checkthesesectionsforimportantnoticesaboutyourproduct.

Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site(Canada)forinformationonhowtoreturnyourEpsonproductsforproperdisposal.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

FCCComplianceStatement

Trademarks

CopyrightNotice

ImportantSafetyInstructions

Before using your Epson product, read and follow the safety instructions.

GeneralProductSafetyInstructions

InkCartridgeSafetyInstructions

Parenttopic:Notices

GeneralProductSafetyInstructions

• Besuretofollowwallwarningsandinstructionsmarkedontheproduct.
• Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourself.
• Useonlythetypeofpowersourceindicatedontheproduct'slabel.
• Useonlythepowercordthatcomeswiththeproduct.Useofanothercordmaycausefiresorshock.Donotusethecordwithanyotherequipment.
• Placetheproductnearawalloutletwheretheplugcanbeeasilyunplugged.
• Connectyourproducttoproperlygroundedpoweroutlet.Avoidpluggingtheproductintoanoutlet onthesamecircuitasaphotocopieroraircontrolsystemthatregularlyswitchesonandoff,oranan outletcontrolledbyawallswitchortimer.
• Donotletthepowercordbecomedamagedorfrayed. Placeittoavoidabrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Donotplaceobjectsontopofitandonotallowittobesteppedonorrunover. Becarefultokeepthecordstraightateachend.
• If you use an extension cord with the product, makes sure the total ampererating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampererating. Also, makes sure the total

ampereratingofalldevicespluggedintothewalloutletdoesnotexceedthewalloutlet'sampere rating.

• If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consulta qualified electrician. If there are refuses in the plug, makes sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.

- Alwaysturnofftheproductusingthepowerbutton, and wait until the powerlight stops flashing before unplugging the product or cutting off power to the electrical outlet.

- If you will not be using the product for a long period, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

- Placetheproductionaflat,stablesurfacethatextendsbeyonditsbaseinalldirections.Itwillnot operateproperlyifitistiltedoratanangle.

- Avoidlocationsthataresubjecttorapidchangesinheatorhumidity,shocksorvibrations,ordust.

- Donotplaceorstoretheproductoutdoors.

- Donotplacetheproductnearexcessiveheatsourcesorindirectsunlight.

- Leaveenoughroomaroundtheproductforsufficientventilation.Donotblockorcoveropeningsinthe cabinetorinsertobjectsthroughtheslots.

- Keep the product away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base unit of cordless telephones.

- Whenconnectingtheproducttoacomputerorotherdevicewithacable,ensurethecorrect orientationoftheconnectors.Eachconnectorhasonlyonecorrectorientation.Insertingaconnector inthewrongorientationmaydamagebothdevicesconnectedbythecable.

- Donotputyourhandsinsidetheproductortouchtheinkcartridgeswhileprinting.

- Donotmovetheprintheadbyhand; this may damage the product.

- Donotspillliquidontheproductorusetheproductwithwethands.

- Donotuseaerosolproductsthatcontainflammablegasesinsideoraroundtheproduct.Doingsomay causefire.

- Exceptasspecificallyexplainedinyourdocumentation,donotattempttoservicetheproductyourself.

- Unplugtheproductandreferservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnelunderthefollowingconditions:if thepowercordorplugisdamaged;ifliquidhasenteredtheproduct;iftheproducthasbeendropped orthecabinetdamaged;iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallyorexhibitsadistinctchangein performance.Adjustonlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredbytheoperatinginstructions.

- Whenstoringortransportingtheproduct,donottiltit,standitonitsside,orturnitupsidedown; otherwiseinkmayleak.

Note: The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. Clickherefordetails.

Parenttopic: ImportantSafetyInstructions

InkCartridgeSafetyInstructions

- Keepinkcartridgesoutofthereachofchildrenanddonotdrinktheink.

•Becarefulwhenyouhandleusedinkcartridges;theremaybeinkremainingaroundtheinksupply port.Ifinkgetsonyourskin,washitoffwithsoapandwater.Ifitgetsinyoureyes,flushthem immediatelywithwater.

- Donotputyourhandinsidetheproductortouchanycartridgesduringprinting.

- Installanewinkcartridgeimmediatelyafterremovinganexpendedone.Leavingcartridges uninstalledcandryouttheprintheadandmaypreventtheproductfromprinting.

• Installinkcartridgesinalltheinkcartridgeslots. You cannot printf any of the slots are empty.

• Driedinkonthesupplyportmaycauseinkleakshwenthecartridgeisreinsertedandused. Wipeoff anyexcessinkbeforereinserting.

- Donotinsertorremovereplacementcartridgesduringprinting.

- Donotremovethetransparentsealfromtheinksupplyport. This may cause the cartridge to become unusable.

• The green IC chiponth 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. Donottouch the green IC chiponth side of the cartridge. This may prevent normal operation and printing.

• If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the inksupply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment at the product. Not that there is a valve in the inks supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the inks from staining items that the cartridge touches. Donottouch the ink cartridge in supply port or surrounding area.

- Toensureprintquality,useaninkcartridgebeforethedateprintedonitspackage.

- Donotdismantleoralteraninkcartridge. This could damage the printhead and may prevent the product from printing.

- Donotdropcartridgesorbumpthemagainsthardobjects;otherwise,theinkmayleak.

- Storeinkcartridgesatroomtemperatureinalocationthatisnotexposedtodirectsunlight.

• After bringing an ink cartridge inside from acold storagesite, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least four hours before using it.

Parenttopic: ImportantSafetyInstructions

FCCComplianceStatement

ForUnitedStatesUsers

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 radiater radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference or radio television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference or radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

- Increase these separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

- Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

WARNING

The connection of an on-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC forthisequipment. It is therefore 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.

ForCanadianUsers

CANICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Parenttopic:Notices

Trademarks

EPSON ^® , SureColor ^® , PrecisionCore ^® , and SpectroProofer ^® are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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