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Epson 2000 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Reference Guide

    This is an Acrobat version of the Online Reference Guide All in One Product in HTML format supplied on CD with the product. Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information Setup Guide Read this first to set up and begin using your EPSON Stylus Scan. This guide also includes information on installing the EPSON Stylus Scan software. Daily Use guide Refer to this for information on daily operation. This guide also contains troubleshooting tips and information on contacting customer support.
  • Page 3 CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Loading Envelopes ........3-7 Using EPSON Photo Paper ....... 3-8 Loading Photo Paper .
  • Page 6 Using the EPSON Spool Manager ......5-3 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 ......5-4 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 .
  • Page 7 Making Configuration settings......7-3 Using EPSON Monitor3 ........7-5 Accessing EPSON Monitor3 .
  • Page 8 Scanning Basics ......... 8-5 Using EPSON SMART PANEL ..... . . 8-5...

  • Page 9: Banding Appears At The Top Of The Printout When You Copy A Let

    Calibrating Your Screen ........11-11 Cleaning the EPSON Stylus Scan ......11-13 Transporting the EPSON Stylus Scan.
  • Page 10 Guidelines for Using Color ....... A-7 Appendix B Product Specifications Printing .

  • Page 11: Epson Stylus Scan Parts And Functions

    Chapter 1 EPSON Stylus Scan Parts and Functions Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions....1-2 Control Panel........1-4...

  • Page 12: Stylus Scan Parts And Control Panel Functions

    Stylus Scan Parts and Control Panel Functions document support paper support paper feeder paper edge guide top cover document edge guides front cover document feeder output tray output tray extension EPSON Stylus Scan Parts and Functions...
  • Page 13 EPSON Stylus Scan Parts and Functions control panel...

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Match the icons on the control panel with those in the chart below. selector lights reduce/enlarge light reduce/enlarge button Buttons Button Function Turns the Stylus Scan on and off. power EPSON Stylus Scan Parts and Functions copy mode button...
  • Page 15 Changes the magnification setting if pressed while the reduce/enlarge light is on. You can choose between the following magnification rates: 70%, 93%,100%, and 141%. EPSON Stylus Scan Parts and Functions...
  • Page 16 (S020191). reduce/ On when the selector lights are indicating the currently enlarge selected magnification rate. Off when the Selector lights are indicating the currently selected copy mode. EPSON Stylus Scan Parts and Functions load/eject button to resume printing or copying.
  • Page 17 Middle: On when 93% is the magnification setting. Bottom: On when 70% is the magnification setting. On when there is paper is jammed in the document feeder, or when another scan or copy error has Scan/Copy occurred. Error EPSON Stylus Scan Parts and Functions...
  • Page 18 EPSON Stylus Scan Parts and Functions...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity ....... . 2-2 Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model: Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: Directive 73/23/EEC: June 1999 H. Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B.V. Safety Instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183...

  • Page 21: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your EPSON Stylus Scan. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Stylus Scan. Unplug the Stylus Scan before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the Stylus Scan.

  • Page 22: A Few Precautions

    Do not attempt to service the EPSON Stylus Scan yourself. Unplug the Stylus Scan and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the Stylus Scan; the Stylus Scan has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;...

  • Page 23: When Handling The Ink Cartridges

    When choosing a place for the Stylus Scan Place the EPSON Stylus Scan on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the Stylus Scan base in all directions. The Stylus Scan will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

  • Page 24: Energy Star Compliance

    Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your Stylus Scan. Safety Instructions TAR Compliance NERGY TAR Partner, EPSON has NERGY TAR Office Equipment Program is NERGY...
  • Page 25 Loading Envelopes ........3-7 Using EPSON Photo Paper ....... 3-8 Loading Photo Paper .

  • Page 26: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper This chapter explains how to load paper and other media into the paper feeder for printing and copying, and describes proper handling of these media. For information on feeding documents into the document feeder, see chapters 8 and 9. Loading Plain Paper Follow these steps to load plain paper into the Stylus Scan for printing or copying.

  • Page 27: Loading Special Paper And Other Media

    EPSON distributes special media that are formulated for the ink used in EPSON ink jet devices. It is recommended that you use these media to ensure high-quality results. See “EPSON special media” on page 13-3 for a complete list of these products.
  • Page 28 Note: If you extend the printable area by selecting the Maximum setting in the printer driver, the cut corner on special paper may mar your printout. Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located on the inside surface of the left edge guide.
  • Page 29 The loading capacity for EPSON special media is explained below. 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards, Ink Jet Note Cards, and Ink Jet Greeting Cards Ink Jet Transparencies Photo Quality Self Adhesive...
  • Page 30 “+” position may cause gaps in the printed image. When the adjust lever is in the “+” position, make sure the High Speed setting in the printer driver’s Advanced dialog box is off. To turn this option off, you may also need to change the Print Quality setting.

  • Page 31: About Special Media Cleaning Sheets

    About special media cleaning sheets Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not be used with the Stylus Scan. The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not needed, and the sheets could jam in the Stylus Scan. Loading Envelopes...

  • Page 32: Using Epson Photo Paper

    Select Plain Paper as the Media Type setting on the printer driver. Using EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper (S041134, S041254) is perforated around the margins so you can trim your printed images to look like 4 inch (102 152 mm) or 200...

  • Page 33: Removing The Perforated Margins

    Select Photo Paper as the Media Type setting, and Photo Paper 4 6 in or Photo Paper 200 300 mm as the Paper Size setting in your printer driver. Removing the perforated margins Note the following when removing the perforated margins: Loading the Paper...
  • Page 34 To remove the perforated margins, fold the paper back and forth a few times along the perforations, then carefully tear the margins off. You can also remove the margins by cutting along the perforations. Note: Keep in mind that the edges of your image might be cut off when you remove the perforated margins.
  • Page 35 4 x 6 inch 6 mm (0.24 in.) 3 mm (0.12 in.) 17 mm (0.67 in.) 6 mm 3 mm Loading the Paper trimmed size printed image size 3-11...

  • Page 36: Storing Epson Photo Paper

    Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing, and avoid storing it in places exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. EPSON recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag and keeping them away from high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight.
  • Page 37 Printing a watermark on your document ....4-18 Using the Printer Utilities ....... . . 4-20 Status Monitor 3 .

  • Page 38: Printer Software Introduction

    For information on using the printer utilities, see “Using the Printer Utilities” on page 4-20. Note: The specific features available in the printer software vary depending on the version of Windows you are using. Online help provides more information about the printer software.

  • Page 39: Making Changes To Printer Driver Settings

    Follow the directions below to access your printer software from the Windows Start menu. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. 2. Select EPSON Stylus Scan 2000, then click Properties on the File menu. The printer driver opens. Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings The printer driver provides the following menus and settings.

  • Page 40: Making The Media Type Setting

    Media Type setting (shown in bold). For some kinds of paper, there are several Media Type settings to choose from. Using the Printer Software for Windows This mode lets you choose from a variety of image-correction settings specially designed for photos.

  • Page 41: Plain Paper

    EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (5 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (8 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets (A4) EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 8”)

  • Page 42: Photo Paper

    EPSON Photo Paper (200 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6)

  • Page 43: Using The Automatic Setting

    Using the Automatic setting When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting on the Main menu, the printer driver takes care of all of the detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, click Color to print in color, or Black to print in black- and-white or grayscale.

  • Page 44: Using The Photo Enhance Mode

    You can also create and save your own custom settings. See “Using the Advanced settings” on page 4-9 for details. Using the Printer Software for Windows...

  • Page 45: Using The Advanced Settings

    This setting is best for printing drafts of text This setting automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen. ICM stands for Image Color Matching. This setting is best for color matching with other sRGB devices. Using the Printer Software for Windows...
  • Page 46 Any colored text or graphs in the same document will be printed in color. Some settings may be unavailable depending on the Media Type, Ink, and Print Quality settings you make. 4-10 Using the Printer Software for Windows...
  • Page 47 Type a unique name for your settings in the Name box, then click Save. Your Advanced settings will be added to the Custom Settings list. Note: You cannot apply the names of settings provided by EPSON to your custom settings. You cannot delete the ready-made settings from the Custom Settings list.

  • Page 48: Previewing Your Printout

    Previewing your printout To see a preview of your document before printing it, select the Print Preview check box on the Main menu. When you print your document, the Print Preview window appears: 4-12 Using the Printer Software for Windows...
  • Page 49 Select and preview individual pages. Reduce or enlarge the size of the preview. Select and print any or all pages. Using the Printer Software for Windows This option enlarges the size of the previewed page by a factor of 2.

  • Page 50: Modifying The Printout Style

    Cancel to cancel printing. Modifying the printout style You can modify your printout style using a variety of printer driver settings located on the Paper and Layout menus. On the Paper menu, you can set the paper size, the number of copies, the orientation of your printout, and the printable area.

  • Page 51: Using The Paper Menu Settings

    Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. If you need to print closer to the bottom of the page, select the Rotate by 180° check box. Using the Printer Software for Windows 4-15...

  • Page 52: Fitting Your Document To The Paper Size

    You can select from the following settings: Normal Fit to Page 4-16 Using the Printer Software for Windows Select Center if you want to center the printout. Select Maximum if you need to increase the printable area. Note: When Maximum is selected, the print quality may decline at the edges of the printout.

  • Page 53: Printing Two Or Four Pages On One Sheet

    Opens the Print Layout dialog box, where you can specify the order in which the pages will be printed on the sheet of paper. Some settings may be unavailable, depending upon your Orientation selection on the Paper menu. Using the Printer Software for Windows 4-17...

  • Page 54: Printing Posters

    The Poster Settings dialog box opens. Printing a watermark on your document To print a watermark on your document, click anywhere in the Watermark list box on the Layout menu, and select from the list of predefined watermarks. 4-18 Using the Printer Software for Windows...
  • Page 55 4. Click OK to return to the Layout menu. Creating a text-based watermark: 1. Select Text. 2. Type your text in the Text box. The text that you enter will also be assigned to the watermark as a watermark name. Using the Printer Software for Windows 4-19...

  • Page 56: Using The Printer Utilities

    3. When you are finished making the settings, click OK. Using the Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the Stylus Scan’s current status and to perform maintenance functions from your computer screen.
  • Page 57 Press Alt and the letter on the keyboard to open that utility. Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, or Print Head Alignment utility if your EPSON Stylus Scan is connected to your computer through a network. Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities while printing is in progress;...

  • Page 58: Status Monitor 3

    This utility is only available when both of the following conditions are met: The EPSON Stylus Scan is connected directly to the host computer via the parallel port or USB port. Your system is configured to support bidirectional communication.

  • Page 59: Printer And Option Information

    Printer and Option Information This utility allows the printer driver to confirm the EPSON Stylus Scan's printer configuration. It also provides information on certain Stylus Scan characteristics, such as its Printer ID. Depending on the configuration of your system, the information displayed in the Printer and Option Information dialog box may be updated automatically, or may need to be entered manually.

  • Page 60: Speed & Progress

    2. Make sure the settings in the Printer and Option Information dialog box match the information on the Settings Sheet printout. If they do not match, adjust the settings on the screen appropriately. 3. Click OK to save your settings.
  • Page 61 Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3. You can make the following settings: Select Notification Shortcut Icon Allow monitoring of shared printer Displays the current error item notification settings. In...

  • Page 62: Getting Information Through Online Help

    What's This? Accessing help from the Start menu Click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson Stylus Scan, and then click EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Printer Help. The Help Contents window opens. Increasing the Print Speed Follow the instructions in this section to increase the printing speed of your Stylus Scan.

  • Page 63: General Tips

    High Speed Halftoning Finest Detail Data characteristics Image size Image resolution Lower Print Quality Higher Print Quality Faster Print Speed Slower Print Speed Economy, Normal Photo No Halftoning Error Diffusion Small Large High Using the Printer Software for Windows 4-27...
  • Page 64 Software status Running applications Virtual memory * Varies depending on the printer driver and application software you are using. ** Grayscale means using black ink only to print varying shades of gray, from pure black to pure white. 4-28...

  • Page 65: Using The High Speed Copies Feature

    Using the High Speed Copies feature To make this setting, click the Speed & Progress button on your printer driver’s Utility menu. The following dialog box appears. Select the High Speed Copies to turn on high-speed printing for multiple copies. This speeds up printing by using your hard disk space as a cache when printing multiple copies of your document.
  • Page 66 4-30 Using the Printer Software for Windows...

  • Page 67: Checking Printer Status And Managing

    Using the EPSON Spool Manager......5-3 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 ......5-4 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 68: Using The Progress Meter

    The Progress Meter will not appear when the Show Progress Meter check box is cleared in the Speed & Progress dialog box. See “Speed & Progress” on page 4-24 for more information. Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows...

  • Page 69: Using The Epson Spool Manager

    EPSON Printing Tips Tips for getting the most out of your EPSON printer driver appear in the text box at the bottom of the Progress Meter window. A new tip appears every 30 seconds. For more details on a displayed tip, click the Details button.

  • Page 70: Using Epson Status Monitor 3

    Note: EPSON Spool Manager is not available for Windows NT. After you send a print job, the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 button appears on the taskbar. Click this button to open the EPSON Spool Manager. From the Spool Manager, you can view print status information about the print jobs which have been sent to the Stylus Scan.

  • Page 71: Viewing Information In Epson Status Monitor 3

    Open the printer driver, click the Utility tab, then click EPSON Status Monitor 3. When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3, the following window appears. Viewing information in EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides the following information:...
  • Page 72 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows...
  • Page 73 Using the Printer Utilities for Macintosh ....6-23 EPSON StatusMonitor ....... 6-24 Nozzle Check.

  • Page 74: Printer Software Introduction

    For information on using the printer utilities, see “Using the Printer Software for Macintosh” on page 6-1. You can get more information about the printer software by clicking the help icon button in any of the printer driver dialog boxes. Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings You will find the printer driver settings in the following dialog boxes.
  • Page 75 Note: Driver settings are not saved from one application to the next. Whenever you exit one application and open a new one, check that the printer settings are still appropriate. For example, if you specify a Media Type in one application, when you exit that application and open a new one you will have to specify that Media Type again.

  • Page 76: Making The Media Type Setting

    (shown inbold). For some media, there are several Media Type settings to choose from. Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
  • Page 77 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets (A4) EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 x 8” (with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 x 10” (with envelopes) Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
  • Page 78 EPSON Photo Paper (200 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6)

  • Page 79: Using The Automatic Mode

    Using the Automatic mode When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, click Color to print in color, or Black to print in black-and-white or grayscale.

  • Page 80: Using The Custom Settings

    Advanced settings” on page 6-9. You can select from the following ready-made settings. Text/Graph Economy ColorSync Using the Printer Software for Macintosh This setting is good for printing presentation documents such as graphs and charts. This setting is best for printing drafts of text This setting automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen.

  • Page 81: Using The Advanced Settings

    Custom Settings list. Making the Advanced settings Follow the steps below to make the settings in the Advanced dialog box. Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
  • Page 82 1. Click the Custom button in the Print dialog box, then click the Advanced button. The Advanced dialog box appears. 2. Select the Media Type that you loaded in the EPSON Stylus Scan. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting” on page 6-4.
  • Page 83 Custom Settings list. You can save up to 10 different custom settings. Note: You cannot apply the names of settings provided by EPSON to your custom settings. You cannot delete the ready-made settings from the Custom Settings list.

  • Page 84: Changing The Page Setup

    Reduce or Enlarge Printable Area 6-12 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh Select the paper size you want to use. If you want to define a custom paper size, see “Defining a custom paper size” on page 6-13. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout.

  • Page 85: Defining A Custom Paper Size

    3. Type a unique name for the paper size in the New Paper Size box. 4. Specify the measurement unit as either Inches or cm. 5. Enter the width and the height of your paper. 6. Click OK to return to the Page Setup dialog box. Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 6-13...

  • Page 86: Modifying The Page Layout

    Modifying the Page Layout You can modify the page layout of your document using the printer driver settings located in the Layout dialog box, shown below. To open this dialog box, click Print on the File menu of your application and click the box.

  • Page 87: Fitting Your Document To The Paper Size

    Allows you to specify the order in which the pages will be printed on the sheet of paper. Prints a frame around each page on the sheet of paper. Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 6-15...

  • Page 88: Printing Posters

    OK. Only the panels that you did not click will be printed. 6-16 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh Specifies how many printed pages the enlarged document page is to cover. You can select 4, 9, or 16 pages.

  • Page 89: Printing A Watermark On Your Document

    You can also add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the Watermark Name list. Follow these steps. 1. Click the Add/Del button beside the Name list. The following dialog box appears. 6-17 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
  • Page 90 Select the desired image file, then click Open. To create a text-based watermark, click the Add Text button. Type the text in the Text box, select a font and a text style, then click OK. 6-18 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...

  • Page 91: Setting The Print Time

    You can specify the time that you want the Stylus Scan to begin printing your document. Follow these steps. 1. Click the Background Printing icon button in the Print dialog box. The Background Printing dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 6-19...

  • Page 92: Previewing Your Printout

    5. In the Print dialog box, make sure your print settings are as you want them, then click Print. Note: You can check or change the priority of print jobs using the EPSON Monitor3 utility. See “Using EPSON Monitor3” on page 7-5 for details. Previewing your Printout The Preview feature allows you to see how your document will look before actually printing it.
  • Page 93 Display Watermark Editing Add Page Remove Page Using the Printer Software for Macintosh This feature lets you select, move, and resize watermarks. This feature enlarges the or reduces the size of the previewed page. This feature displays or hides borderlines which indicate the printable area.

  • Page 94: Saving Print Data In Files

    Follow the steps below to save the print settings. 1. Make your printer driver settings. 2. Click the repeatedly until the Print button changes into the Save File button.

  • Page 95: Using The Printer Utilities For Macintosh

    Resume button to send the data to the Stylus Scan. Using the Printer Utilities for Macintosh EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the Stylus Scan’s current status and do some maintenance functions from your computer screen. To access the utilities, click the...

  • Page 96: Epson Statusmonitor

    You can also use this utility to check how much ink is remaining before printing. To use the StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. For details, see “Using the EPSON StatusMonitor” on page 7-2. Nozzle Check The Nozzle Check utility checks the print head nozzles for clogging.

  • Page 97: Configuration

    Clicking this button opens the Configuration dialog box, where you can change the way the StatusMonitor utility notifies you when the Stylus Scan’s status changes. For details, see “Making Configuration settings” on page 7-3. 6-25 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
  • Page 98 6-26 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...

  • Page 99: Using Epson Monitor3

    Making Configuration settings......7-3 Using EPSON Monitor3 ........7-5 Accessing EPSON Monitor3 .

  • Page 100: Using The Epson Statusmonitor

    You can also use this utility to check ink levels before printing. When open, EPSON StatusMonitor displays the amount of ink remaining at the time it was opened. To update the ink level information, click the Update button.

  • Page 101: Making Configuration Settings

    3. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. The following dialog box appears. Making Configuration settings If you want to change the way the StatusMonitor utility monitors the Stylus Scan’s printing functions, follow the steps below. 1. Click Print or Page Setup on the File menu of your application.
  • Page 102 Check for errors before starting to print. Check the ink level before starting to print. Checking Printer Status and Managing the Print Jobs for Macintosh Choose how EPSON StatusMonitor notifies you in case of an error. Choose how EPSON StatusMonitor notifies you if a warning message becomes necessary.

  • Page 103: Using Epson Monitor3

    Using EPSON Monitor3 After you send a print job to the EPSON Stylus Scan, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to check, cancel, or change the priority of the print jobs that are queued for printing. This utility also shows the status of the job currently being printed.

  • Page 104: Managing Print Jobs With Epson Monitor3

    Note: You can also open EPSON Monitor3 by double-clicking the EPSON Monitor3 icon in the Extensions folder. Managing print jobs with EPSON Monitor3 With EPSON Monitor3, you can manage print jobs as follows: Use the buttons below to hold, resume, and delete print jobs for documents selected in the dialog box.

  • Page 105: Changing The Priority Of Print Jobs

    Click the Show details arrow to open an extension at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box, similar to the one below. The extended dialog box displays detailed information on a selected document’s printer driver settings. Changing the priority of print jobs To change the priority of print jobs in a print queue, follow the steps below.
  • Page 106 1. Click the Show details arrow at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box. The dialog box will expand as shown below. 2. Click the name of the document whose priority you wish to change in the Document Name column.
  • Page 107 Using EPSON SMART PANEL ..... . . 8-5 Scanning from software applications using EPSON TWAIN ......8-10 Scanner...

  • Page 108: Loading The Document

    Loading the Document Follow the directions in this section to load documents into the document feeder of your Stylus Scan. If you are scanning fragile or thin media, see “Loading thin or fragile media” on page 8-3. Loading normal media Follow the steps below to load a document into the document feeder.

  • Page 109: Loading Thin Or Fragile Media

    If your document is fragile or very thin, place it in a protection sheet before loading. See “Loading thin or fragile media” on page 8-3 for details. 3. Adjust the document edge guides so that they match the width of the document. 4.
  • Page 110 2. Place your document inside the film layers. Note: Align the top edge of the document with the closed top edge of the protection sheet to make sure that the document is straight. 3. Load the protection sheet, following the steps described in “Loading normal media”...

  • Page 111: Scanning Basics

    You can digitize your photos and documents quickly and easily using EPSON SMART PANEL. When you install the EPSON Stylus Scan drivers, EPSON SMART PANEL is installed as well. To run the program, first restart your computer. In Windows, click the SMART PANEL icon in your task bar. With Macintosh computers, select EPSON SMART PANEL from the Apple Menu.
  • Page 112 Document Scan Assistant, helps you scan documents for processing by optical character recognition (OCR) software. Each EPSON SMART PANEL application is briefly described in this section. For details, refer to your EPSON SMART PANEL documentation. Photo Print (Windows) / PrintFun (Macintosh) Photo! Print and PrintFun allow you to print images in various sizes, placing one or several on a page.
  • Page 113 Fax lets you send and receive faxes with your computer. This utility also helps you store and manage all your fax documents quickly and easily. Note: You must install WinFax (Windows) or FAXstf (Macintosh) to use this application. Scanner...
  • Page 114 Copy Copy turns your EPSON Stylus Scan into a digital copy machine. Its user interface looks like a real copy machine, yet its functions are more powerful and flexible than any copy machine available. The OCR utility scans text and saves it as a text file, or sends it directly to an open word processor application.
  • Page 115 E-mail E-mail will scan an image directly into an e-mail message. Scan to Application Scan to Application will scan an image and send the image data to a specified application for further editing. Scanner...

  • Page 116: Scanning From Software Applications Using Epson Twain8-10

    To determine whether an application is TWAIN-compatible, refer to that application's documentation. Accessing EPSON TWAIN The method used to access EPSON TWAIN varies depending on the application. The steps below show an example. 1. Open your application. 2. Click Select TWAIN_32 Source on the File menu, and then select EPSON Stylus Scan SF.

  • Page 117: Using Epson Twain

    Note: Normally, you only need to perform this step the first time you use the Stylus Scan with your application. 3. Click TWAIN_32 on the File menu to open EPSON Stylus Scan SF TWAIN. Using EPSON TWAIN When using EPSON Stylus Scan SF TWAIN, you should access one of two menus, depending on the type of document being scanned.
  • Page 118 6. When you are finished making settings, click the Scan button to scan the image. Making EPSON TWAIN settings This section describes the various EPSON Stylus Scan SF TWAIN settings. Use the settings which are best for your particular document and application.
  • Page 119 OCR/Line Art menu settings AAS (Auto Area Segmentation) This feature separates text from photographs on a page so that grayscale images are clearer and text recognition is more accurate. The changes made by AAS are not shown by the preview image. TET (Text Enhancement Technology) This feature removes the background from the document and raises the recognition accuracy.
  • Page 120 Select the Save Preview Image and Settings check box to save the previewed image and the image processing parameters when you perform a scan or close EPSON Stylus Scan SF TWAIN. Automatic Preview Select the Automatic Preview check box to automatically preview images captured by EPSON Stylus Scan SF TWAIN.
  • Page 121 Loading the Paper ........9-1 Using the EPSON SMART PANEL Copy Utility ... . . 9-3 Accessing the Copy utility.

  • Page 122: Loading The Paper

    5. The document feeder will draw the document into the Stylus Scan a short distance. Release the document. You are now ready to make a copy, using either the control panel on your EPSON Stylus Scan or the Copy utility included in EPSON SMART PANEL. Note: To eject the document from the document feeder without copying, press the y stop/clear button.

  • Page 123: Using The Epson Smart Panel Copy Utility

    Using the EPSON SMART PANEL Copy Utility Copy is application included with EPSON SMART PANEL. You must install the EPSON Stylus Scan Software and EPSON SMART PANEL before you can use it. Refer to the Setup Guide for details on installation.

  • Page 124: Making Copy Settings In The Copy Utility

    Making copy settings in the Copy utility You can make copy settings in the Copy utility dialog box. Media Type setting Reduce/Enlarge buttons More settings button Refer to the table below for settings information. Click the More settings button if you wish to make advanced and custom settings.

  • Page 125: Media Type

    Making paper and document settings The paper and document settings are located at the top of the Copy utility dialog box. Media Type Select the type of paper that matches the paper which is loaded into the paper feeder. Paper Size Select the paper size that matches the paper which is loaded into the paper feeder.
  • Page 126 Making other basic settings scaling scaling setting Reduce/Enlarge Make one of the following settings to adjust the size of the copy: Select 100% to make a copy that is the same size as your document. Select Fit to Page to automatically resize the image to match the size of your paper size setting.

  • Page 127: Using Stylus Scan's Control Panel

    Using Stylus Scan’s Control Panel Follow the instructions in this section to copy documents directly using the control panel on EPSON Stylus Scan. When working from the control panel, begin by selecting the reduce/enlarge ratio and the copy mode.

  • Page 128: Making The Copy Mode Setting

    You can choose from the following settings: 100%, 70%, 93%, or 141%. reduce/enlarge light Making the copy mode setting Press the copy mode button as many times as necessary to select the mode you want. The setting changes each time you press the button;...

  • Page 129: Adjusting The Paper Size

    The available modes are as follows. color grayscale B&W Note: The selector lights are used to indicate both the magnification ratio and the copy mode. Press the reduce/enlarge button and the reduce/enlarge light comes on. The light of the currently selected magnification ratio also comes on.

  • Page 130: Copying Using The Control Panel

    The document is drawn into the document feeder, then reverses direction and passes back out the document feeder slot. At the same time, the EPSON Stylus Scan feeds a blank sheet of paper from the paper feeder, prints the image onto the paper, and ejects the paper onto the output tray.
  • Page 131 Chapter 10 Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges ......10-2 Using the control panel ......10-2 Using Status Monitor 3 .

  • Page 132: Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges

    Replace the empty color ink cartridge. o = on, f = flashing Caution: EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your Stylus Scan not covered by EPSON's warranties.
  • Page 133 1. Make sure the Stylus Scan is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. 2. Lower the output tray at the front of the EPSON Stylus Scan, then open the front cover. 3. Hold down the release it.
  • Page 134 Caution: Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the mechanism. 4. Push back the release tabs and lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. The cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder.Then lift the cartridge out of the Stylus Scan and dispose of it properly.
  • Page 135 5. Remove your new color ink cartridge from its package. Then remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it. The cartridge will be permanently damaged if installed with the yellow tape attached. Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge;...
  • Page 136 Caution: Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. Note: If you need to replace the black ink cartridge as well, you can do so now.
  • Page 137 1. Make sure the Stylus Scan is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. 2. Lower the output tray at the front of the EPSON Stylus Scan, then open the front cover. 3. Hold down the release it.
  • Page 138 4. Push back the release tabs and lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. The cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder.Then lift the cartridge out of the Stylus Scan and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
  • Page 139 Caution: You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it. The cartridge will be permanently damaged if installed with the yellow tape attached. Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the print head may become clogged and will be unable to print.

  • Page 140: Using Status Monitor 3

    7. Make sure the B black and A color lights are off, then press cleaning button and release quickly. The Stylus Scan moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about one minute to complete. When the ink charging process is finished, the Stylus Scan returns the print head to its home position and the P power light stops flashing...

  • Page 141: Replacing An Old Or Damaged Ink Cartridge

    Once you remove an ink cartridge, it becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled even if ink remains. Leave the old cartridge installed in the EPSON Stylus Scan until you are ready to replace it with a new one. 1. Make sure the Stylus Scan is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing.
  • Page 142 3. Hold down the load/eject button for three seconds; the print head moves to the color cartridge replacement position. The P power light begins flashing. Note: If you need to replace only the black ink cartridge, press and release load/eject button quickly to move the print head to the black ink cartridge replacement position.
  • Page 143 4. Lift the ink cartridge clamp. Then lift the cartridge out of the Stylus Scan and dispose of it properly. 5. Remove the yellow tape seal from the new cartridge. color ink cartridge (S020191) 10-13 Replacing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 144 6. Place the cartridge gently into the cartridge holder. Do not press down on the cartridge. Then lower the ink cartridge clamp and press down until it locks into place. Caution: Once you install the cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges.
  • Page 145 8. Lift the ink cartridge clamp. Then lift the cartridge out of the Stylus Scan and dispose of it properly. 9. Remove the yellow tape seal from the new cartridge. 10-15 Replacing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 146 10. Place the cartridge gently into the cartridge holder. Do not press down on the cartridge. Then lower the ink cartridge clamp and press down until it locks into place. 11. Press and release the Stylus Scan moves the print head back to its home position and charges ink in the system.
  • Page 147 Calibrating Your Screen ........11-11 Cleaning the EPSON Stylus Scan ......11-13 Transporting the EPSON Stylus Scan .

  • Page 148: Checking The Print Head Nozzles

    2. Access the printer software. If you need instructions, see “Accessing the printer software” on page 4-2. 3. Click the Utility tab in the printer software, then click the Nozzle Check button. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. For Macintosh users 1.

  • Page 149: Using The Control Panel Buttons

    1. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the paper feeder. 2. If the EPSON Stylus Scan is on, press the P power button once to turn it off. 3. Hold down the button to turn on the Stylus Scan.
  • Page 150 If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily (for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing) there is a problem with the Stylus Scan’s printer function. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. See the next section for details on cleaning the print head.

  • Page 151: Cleaning The Print Head

    You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the Stylus Scan itself by using the control panel buttons. Note: Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink.
  • Page 152 The cycle takes about one minute to complete. Caution: Never turn off the EPSON Stylus Scan while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the Stylus Scan. 5. When the P power light stops flashing, click Print nozzle check pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.
  • Page 153 Below are sample printouts: Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK) In the check pattern, if you find that any segments are missing from the test lines, you may need to repeat the head cleaning and print the nozzle check pattern again.
  • Page 154 To maintain print quality, we recommend turning on the EPSON Stylus Scan for at least one minute every month. For Macintosh users 1. Make sure that the EPSON Stylus Scan is on, and the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Click the dialog box, then click the Head Cleaning button.

  • Page 155: Using The Control Panel Buttons

    A color ink out lights are off. 2. Hold down the release it. The EPSON Stylus Scan starts cleaning the print head and the P power light begins flashing. Print head cleaning takes about one minute to complete.

  • Page 156: Aligning The Print Head

    If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer. Note: To maintain print quality, EPSON recommends turning on the Stylus Scan for at least one minute every month. Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility.

  • Page 157: Calibrating Your Screen

    4. Follow the messages on your screen to align the print head. Calibrating Your Screen When you install EPSON Stylus Scan Software, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility is automatically installed. This utility calibrates your monitor to ensure the tone and contrast of the image on your screen closely match the original image.
  • Page 158 Follow the steps below to calibrate your screen. For Windows Users 1. Double-click the EPSON Stylus Scan SF icon in the Control Panel. The EPSON Stylus Scan SF dialog box appears. 2. Click the Screen Calibration Utility button. The Screen Calibration dialog box appears.

  • Page 159: Cleaning The Epson Stylus Scan

    For Macintosh Users 1. Click the EPSON Screen Calibration icon in the EPSON Scanner folder. The following dialog box appears. 2. Adjust the slider until the shades of the gray horizontal stripes match. 3. Click OK to finish calibrating your scanner and monitor.

  • Page 160: Transporting The Epson Stylus Scan

    Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed. Transporting the EPSON Stylus Scan If you need to transport your EPSON Stylus Scan, carefully repack it as described below using the original box and packing materials. 1. Open the front cover and make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position.
  • Page 161 Caution: Leave the ink cartridges installed during transport. Removing the cartridges for transport may damage the Stylus Scan and make the cartridges unusable. 2. Make sure that the top and front covers are closed. 3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the Stylus Scan.
  • Page 162 11-16 Maintenance...
  • Page 163 Status Monitor 3 ........12-4 Running a printer operation check ....12-5 Printing and Copying Problems .

  • Page 164: Diagnosing The Problem

    Error indicators You can identify many common problems by using the lights on the Stylus Scan’s control panel. If the EPSON Stylus Scan stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.
  • Page 165 Unknown printer error An unknown printer error has occurred. o = on, n = off, f = flashing Turn off the Stylus Scan and close any open applications.

  • Page 166: Status Monitor 3

    Progress Meter window. When the ink is out, click the How To button in the Status Monitor or Progress Meter window and EPSON Status Monitor 3 will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure. Running a printer operation check...
  • Page 167 If you use the parallel interface, unlock the wire clips on both sides of the interface connector and remove the ground connector, if necessary. Then disconnect the cable from the Stylus Scan’s interface connector. 3. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the paper feeder.

  • Page 168: Printing And Copying Problems

    Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample shown below. If there are no print quality problems, such as gaps or missing segments in the test lines, the EPSON Stylus Scan itself is all right and the problem probably lies in the software settings, application settings, the interface cable (be sure to use a shielded cable), or the computer itself.

  • Page 169: Print And Copy Quality Could Be Better

    Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the paper feeder. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Turn off the High Speed setting in your printer driver. For instructions, see “Using the Advanced settings” on page 4-9 for Windows or “Using the Advanced settings” on page 6-9 for Macintosh.
  • Page 170 Incorrect or missing colors Try one or more of these solutions: Change the ink setting in your printer driver to Color. For instructions, see “Using the Automatic setting” on page 4-7 for Windows or “Using the Automatic mode” on page 6-7 for Macintosh.
  • Page 171 Select Automatic as the Mode setting on your printer driver’s Main menu (Windows) or in the Print dialog box (Macintosh). Blurry or smeared printout Try one or more of these solutions. Make sure your paper is dry and the printable side is facing up.

  • Page 172: The Stylus Scan Does Not Print Or Copy

    Ink may have leaked inside the EPSON Stylus Scan. Wipe the inside of the Stylus Scan with a soft, clean cloth. Wipe here. The Stylus Scan does not print or copy If one of the following error indications is displayed, try the solutions listed.
  • Page 173 Stylus Scan and unplug it immediately. Then check the label on the Stylus Scan to determine the required voltage. If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG THE EPSON STYLUS SCAN BACK IN. Contact your dealer. Only the operate light is on Try one or more of these solutions: Turn off the Stylus Scan and the computer.

  • Page 174: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

    If this doesn’t work, replace the ink cartridges. See “Replacing a black ink cartridge” on page 10-6 and “Replacing a color ink cartridge” on page 10-3 for instructions. Paper out lights are flashing or on If the paper out light is flashing, remove any paper that may be jammed in the Stylus Scan.
  • Page 175 If too many copies of a document are being printed, check the Copies settings in both the printer driver and your application. For instructions, see “Modifying the printout style” on page 4-14 for Windows or “Modifying the Page Layout”...

  • Page 176: Printout Is Not What You Expected

    Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled If the paper doesn’t eject fully, press the check the Paper Size setting in your application or printer driver. If the paper is wrinkled when it comes out, it may be damp or too thin.
  • Page 177 Printing is too slow Characters are incorrect or garbled Try one or more of these solutions: If you are using Windows, select EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 as the default printer. Clear any stalled print jobs from the Spool Manager. For instructions, see “Using the EPSON Spool Manager”...
  • Page 178 6-9. Blank pages print Try one or more of these solutions. If you are using Windows, select the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 as the default printer. For Windows, check the settings in the Paper dialog box. Make sure they are appropriate for the paper size you are using.

  • Page 179: Banding Appears At The Top Of The Printout When You Copy A Letter-Size Document Using The Control Panel

    Your computer may not have enough memory. For further tips, See “Increasing the Print Speed” on page 4-26. If you upgraded from Windows 95 to Windows 98, uninstall the EPSON Stylus Scan driver, then reinstall it. See the Setup Guide for instructions on uninstalling and reinstalling the driver.

  • Page 180: Something Is Missing Or Incorrect In The Scanned Image

    Text is missing or is incorrectly recognized by OCR Try adjusting the scan threshold on the OCR Line/Art menu in the EPSON Stylus Scan SF TWAIN setup dialog box. Select the threshold radio button and adjust the slider to change the scan threshold.
  • Page 181 Stylus Scan may have trouble recognizing the borders. Check your Quality setting Select Best & de-screening as the Quality setting on EPSON TWAIN’s Photo menu. The image is crooked Try one of the following solutions: Check your Quality setting Select Best &...

  • Page 182: Scanned Quality Is Poor

    Scanned images look faded when printed If you are scanning a photograph, make sure you have selected Photo! Print when you are using EPSON TWAIN. Check the Quality and Resolution settings in EPSON TWAIN. Scanned or copied photographs are too dark or have no detail If you are scanning a photograph, make sure you have selected Photo! Print when you are using EPSON TWAIN.

  • Page 183: Paper Does Not Feed Into Or Eject From The Stylus Scan Properly

    Scanned image is of much poorer quality than the original Make sure that the Scan settings in EPSON SMART PANEL match the document you are scanning. To ensure the best results when scanning, make the Scan mode setting properly. Paper does not feed into or eject from the Stylus Scan...

  • Page 184: Where To Get Help

    Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information. Serial number of your EPSON Stylus Scan (The serial number label is on the back of the EPSON Stylus Scan.) EPSON Stylus Scan model...
  • Page 185 To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request.
  • Page 186 Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period A full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services is available in the technical support section of our World Wide Web pages at http://www.epson.co.uk/support/ and via Faxon EPSON Faxback service, document number 5085.
  • Page 187 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.
  • Page 188 To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited. Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information:...
  • Page 189 (852) 2585-4399 Fax: (852) 2827-4383 For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below: Phone: (632) 813-6552 Fax:...
  • Page 190 12-28 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 191: Chapter 13 Options And Consumable Products

    Chapter 13 Options and Consumable Products Options ..........13-2 Consumable products .

  • Page 192: Options

    The following interface cables and interface cards are available for your EPSON Stylus Scan. Interface cables EPSON supplies several types of interface cables. You can use any interface cable that meets the following specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements.

  • Page 193: Epson Special Media

    Note: The product numbers of ink cartridges vary by location. EPSON special media EPSON offers specifically designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs. EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter)
  • Page 194 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (Letter) EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Letter) Note: The availability of special media varies by location.

  • Page 195: Appendix A Tips For Color Printing

    Appendix A Tips for Color Printing Basics of Color ......... . A-2 Image Resolution and Image Size .

  • Page 196: Basics Of Color

    See also the Color Guide. Synchronizing monitor colors and printer colors Your Stylus Scan produces images by printing tiny patterns of ink dots on paper. It uses the colors cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K) to create a blending effect that makes you think you are seeing millions of colors.
  • Page 197 Additionally, color management software is available from a variety of software and monitor companies to help you match colors produced by your monitor and Stylus Scan.
  • Page 198 Process of color printing A printer produces color images by printing tiny patterns of ink dots using CMYK colors as mentioned in the previous section. Because most ink jet printers are not able to print different...

  • Page 199: Image Resolution And Image Size

    Error diffusion blends individual colored dots with the colors of the surrounding dots to create the appearance of natural colors. By blending colored dots, the printer can achieve excellent colors and subtle color gradation. This method is best suited for printing documents that contain detailed graphics or photographic images.
  • Page 200 300 pixel 225 pixel 300 dpi 300 pixel 225 pixel 150 dpi Tips for Color Printing Print Print...

  • Page 201: Guidelines For Using Color

    400 pixel 300 dpi 100 pixel 75 dpi Since increasing the image size means decreasing the image resolution, you must take care that print quality or color tone is not degraded when working with images pasted into documents created with word processing software. To avoid print quality and color tone problems, change the size and the resolution of the image in your graphics application before pasting it into your document.
  • Page 202 Know WHO your readers are and WHAT your purpose is Your documents are intended to communicate information, opinions, or feelings to one or more people and also to get results. Therefore, first you need to think about who is going to see your work—will it be a customer, a co-worker, or some other person? Also, you should consider what your purpose is—do you wish to advise, sell, or propose, or do you have some other purpose.
  • Page 203 Avoid using too much colored text. It is more difficult to read than black-on-white or white-on-black text. Know WHY you are using color Color adds interest and clarity, and makes documents appear easier to understand. Just as you use fonts and graphics to create appeal and capture attention, color provides an additional visual interpretation of a document that influences the reader.
  • Page 204 Use just one hue in the hue circle to make your document unified. Modify saturation or brightness to add interest. Use contrasting hues to make your work more eye-catching. Do not use complementary colors in documents. Note: See the Color Guide for details on the hue circle. A-10 Tips for Color Printing...

  • Page 205: Product Specifications

    Appendix B Product Specifications Printing ..........B-2 Paper .

  • Page 206: Printing

    Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

  • Page 207: Paper Specifications

    0.16 mm to 0.52 mm (0.006 to 0.02 inch) 45 g/m² (12 lb) to 75 g/m² (20 lb) A6 (105 mm 148 mm) 8” (127 mm 203 mm) 8” (254 mm 203 mm) Special papers distributed by EPSON Product Specifications...

  • Page 208: Self Adhesive Sheets

    A4 (210 mm 297 mm) Letter (216 mm 279 mm) A6 (105 mm 148 mm)* * for glossy film Special papers distributed by EPSON A4 (210 mm 297 mm) Special papers distributed by EPSON A4 (210 mm 297 mm) Letter (216 mm 279 mm) 6"...

  • Page 209: Printable Area

    Do not load curled or folded paper. Use paper under normal conditions: EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive Sheets should be stored under the following conditions: Printable area Single sheets (including panoramic size) and index cards Envelopes Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH Temperature 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F)
  • Page 210 The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 30.0 mm (1.2"). B-L: The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). B-R: The minimum right margin is as follows: 3.0 mm (0.12") for single sheets and C6 envelopes.

  • Page 211: Mechanical

    Mechanical Paper feed method Paper path paper feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020189) Color Print capacity* Cartridge life Temperature Dimensions Friction paper feeder, rear entry About 100 sheets at 64 g/m² (17 lb) paper Storage Width: 437 mm (17.2 inches) Depth: 383 mm (15.1 inches) Height: 300 mm (11.8 inches) Printing...
  • Page 212 EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your Stylus Scan not covered by EPSON's warranties. Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.

  • Page 213: Scanning

    8 bits per pixel per color external 7 levels Fixed threshold Text Enhancement Technology AAS (Auto Area Segmentation) Printer 3 level (A, B, C) User defined 1 level USB 1.0 + IEEE1284.4 White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Main unit: Life 10,000 page...

  • Page 214: Environmental

    Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption Note: Check the label on the back of the EPSON Stylus Scan for the voltage information. Environmental Temperature Humidity * Stored in shipping container ** Without condensation B-10 Product Specifications 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz...

  • Page 215: Initialization Methods

    Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization: Software initialization: Operator initialization: Safety Approvals Safety standards: U.S. model European model This scanner is initialized when turning the Stylus Scan power on.

  • Page 216: Interface Specifications

    EMC: U.S. model European model Australian model Interface Specifications Your Stylus Scan is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface and a USB interface. Parallel interface The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics. Forward channel Data format Synchronization Handshake timing Signal level Connector B-12...

  • Page 217: Usb Interface

    Data transmission timing USB interface The EPSON Stylus Scan’s built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.0 and the Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.0. This interface has the following characteristics.

  • Page 218: System Requirements

    USB Series B (4-pin) Plug Connector 1.8 meters long System Requirements For PCs To use your EPSON Stylus Scan, you need Microsoft ® 95, or Windows pair parallel cable. If you want to connect your Stylus Scan to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port;...

  • Page 219: For Macintosh Computers

    For Macintosh computers To connect the Stylus Scan to Apple must use a shielded USB cable. Applicable computer models Macintosh with USB interface provided standard. Your Macintosh must also meet the following system requirements. Note: Macintosh can be connected to the Stylus Scan by using a USB cable only.
  • Page 220 In addition to these system and memory requirements, you need 10 MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software. To print, you also need extra hard disk space amounting to about twice the size of the file you want to print.

  • Page 221: Glossary

    The horizontal lines that sometimes appear when printing graphics. This occurs when the print head is misaligned. See also MicroWeave. A binary digit (0 or 1), which is the smallest unit of information used by a printer or computer. brightness The lightness or darkness of an image.
  • Page 222 ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. Finest detail This printer driver setting automatically makes your printout sharper and clearer, especially for text.
  • Page 223 The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information (data). Some information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer from the computer is stored in memory temporary.
  • Page 224 An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices. printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the features of a particular printer.
  • Page 225 The first step in printing, in which the printer driver converts the print data into codes that your printer understands. This data is then sent to the printer directly or to the print server. spool manager The software program that converts print data into codes that your printer understands.
  • Page 226 Glossary...
  • Page 227 Envelopes, 3-7 to 3-8, B-3, B-5 EPSON Monitor 3, 7-5 to 7-8 EPSON Spool Manager, 5-3 EPSON StatusMonitor, 7-2 EPSON Status Monitor 3, 5-4 to 5-5 Error indicators, 12-2 to ?? Glossy film, 13-3 Head Cleaning utility, 11-5 to 11-9...
  • Page 228 Preview feature, 6-20 Printable Area setting Macintosh, 6-12 Printable area specifications, B-5 Printer parts, 1-2 Printer software for Macintosh changing settings, 6-2 to 6-22 utilities, 6-23 to 6-25 Printer software for Windows accessing, 4-2 to 4-3 changing settings, 4-3 to ??
  • Page 229 Text/Graph setting Macintosh, 6-8 Windows, 4-9 Transparencies, 3-5, 13-4 Troubleshooting, 12-1 to 12-27 Utilities Macintosh, 6-23 to 6-25 Windows, 4-20 to 4-26 Watermark setting Macintosh, 6-17 Windows, 4-18...
  • Page 230 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona Ave. P.O. Box 2842 Torrance, CA 90509-2842 Phone: (800) 922-8911 Fax: (310) 782-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
  • Page 231 All in One Product Reference Guide EPSON (UK) LTD 14.01.2000...

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