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Epson Stylus Photo 900 Printer Basics Manual

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  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About Your Documentation ..........Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ......
  • Page 4 Transporting the Printer ........
  • Page 5 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty ........
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Photo 900 is a full-featured photo and CD/DVD printer. Outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: EPSON’s 6-color photo inks let you print up to 5760 × 720 optimized dpi (dots per inch) Ultra fine 4-picoliter ink droplets give you finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and better fill across a wider range of colors Direct CD/DVD printing lets you create customized “labels”—with your own...

  • Page 8: About Your Software

    Add a link to EPSON PhotoCenter on your desktop with your software installer. EPSON Print CD lets you print directly on CDs and DVDs. Add your own text, photos, and graphics for professional-looking results. Works with all ink jet printable CDs and DVDs.

  • Page 9: About Your Documentation

    About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Loading all types of paper...

  • Page 10: Using The Epson Printer Information Center

    EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view printer animations that quickly show you how. EPIC also includes an on-screen User’s Guide with additional printer details. Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the EPSON Printer Information Center, if you haven’t already.

  • Page 11: Launching The Manual

    3. Click a title. Use the program tools to pause a movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. Click a topic to view a movie 4. Click to exit EPSON Print Show. Exit Launching the Manual 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center 2.
  • Page 12 Welcome!

  • Page 13: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper You can load a variety of paper types in your printer, as described in these sections: “Loading Single Sheets” below “Loading Roll Paper” on page 14 “Loading Envelopes” on page 17 “Loading Special Papers” on page 19 For information about loading paper in the manual feed slot see “Printing on CDs and Special Media”...

  • Page 14: Loading Roll Paper

    Also be sure to: Load the printable side face-up. It’s often whiter or brighter than the other side. Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
  • Page 15 Avoid touching the printable surface of the roll paper. 4. Remove any paper that’s in the sheet feeder at the top of the printer. Then remove the paper support, lower the output tray, and turn on the printer.
  • Page 16 6. Install the roll paper holders on the printer. Insert the left holder into the far left slot, then insert the other holder into the appropriate slot on the right (either the 4-inch slot as shown, or the 8.3-inch slot further on the right).

  • Page 17: Loading Envelopes

    If the paper is crooked, press the seconds to back the paper all the way out. Then turn the roll paper holder knobs to roll up the paper. Press the button to clear the paper out error. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to reload the paper. Loading Envelopes 1.
  • Page 18 4. Set the paper thickness lever to the position when you’re done). Note: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load one envelope at a time. Select the following settings when printing on envelopes: as the Type or Media Type setting Plain paper The correct envelope size as the Size (Windows) or Paper Size (Macintosh) setting as the Orientation setting...

  • Page 19: Loading Special Papers

    Loading Special Papers To load EPSON ink jet papers, follow these guidelines: Paper type Premium Bright White Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Paper Panoramic Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight...

  • Page 20: Storing Your Photos

    Storing Your Photos With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.

  • Page 21: Printing In Windows

    Printing in Windows Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Whenever you print, make sure you do the following: Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks.

  • Page 22: Printing From An Application

    After you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it using the basic printer settings: 1. From the file menu, click 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 900 3. Click the Preferences button, click it. Then click Options screen.)
  • Page 23 Paper Type” on page 27 for more information about paper types. 7. Select other settings as shown above. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. Select the type of document you’re printing Printing in Windows...

  • Page 24: Selecting Default Settings

    You can also see how much ink you have left. Selecting Default Settings Your printer settings only apply to the program you’re currently using. If you want, you can change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs. 1. Right click the 2.

  • Page 25: Customizing Windows Print Settings

    For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the ? or Help button. If you want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, select the Show this screen first checkbox.
  • Page 26 4. Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can: Click to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print. Click the Basic Click the Page Layout 5. Select the following page layout settings as necessary: Select image position options here Select image resizing...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper...

  • Page 28: Printing Borderless Photos On Cut Sheets

    Note: For instructions on printing borderless photos on roll paper, see “Loading Roll Paper” on page 14. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful snapshots and enlargements, without trimming, on these papers and sizes: Paper name EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper...
  • Page 29 You see the following screen: Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 3. Select Photo Best Photo 4. Choose as the paper Source setting. Sheet 5. Select one of the following paper types: Matte Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper...
  • Page 30 Printing in Windows...

  • Page 31: Printing On A Macintosh

    Printing on a Macintosh Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Whenever you print, make sure you do the following: Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks.

  • Page 32: Printing With Macintosh Os 8.6 To 9.X

    Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x Before you begin make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described in “Installing Your Printer Driver” on page 87. 1. From the File menu, select 2. Click to close the Page Setup window.
  • Page 33 Click , then click Click to check your ink levels. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 6. Click Print list. See “Selecting the Correct Media Type Black to get good printing results for most projects.
  • Page 34 7. If you turned on background printing, you can select the Application menu in the upper right corner of your screen. You see the EPSON Monitor window: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click here to show...

  • Page 35: Printing With Macintosh Os X

    1. From the File menu, select 2. Select your printer from the Format for drop-down list. Tip: To print with minimized margins feature, select Stylus Photo 900 (Standard - Minimize Margins) from the Format for list. Make sure you choose the same option as the printer setting in the Print window.
  • Page 36 4. From the File menu select 5. Select your printer name from the Printer drop-down list. Note: Make sure you chose the same printer that you selected in step 2. 6. Select Print Settings 7. Select the following Print Settings as necessary:...
  • Page 37 Layout , to save your print job as a PDF file Output Options Color Management the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software , to view a list of all your selections Summary Save Custom Setting use (OS X 10.2.x, select...

  • Page 38: Customizing Macintosh Print Settings

    Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts. 1. On the printer settings window, click list to open it. Click Custom, then choose:...
  • Page 39 4. Select these advanced settings as necessary: Click here to select Photo RPM (5760 × 720) for the best print quality on certain paper types Select various print options here Select color management settings here Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode.

  • Page 40: Macintosh Os X

    You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts. 1. On the printer settings window, click list to open it. 2. If you’re finished selecting custom settings, click To select more custom settings, go to step 3.
  • Page 41 4. Select these advanced settings as necessary: Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode. For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click Help. 5.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Correct Media Type

    For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper...

  • Page 43: Printing Borderless Photos On Cut Sheets

    Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings: “Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x” on page 44 “Macintosh OS X” on page 45 Sizes 8 × 10 Letter (8.5 ×...

  • Page 44: Macintosh Os 8.6 To 9.X

    Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. Start your photo program and open your photo file. 2. Open the File menu and click 3. Select your Paper Size. 4. Choose Auto Sheet Feeder 5. Click the Borderless 6. Select Portrait 7. When you have finished making page setup settings, click 8.

  • Page 45: Macintosh Os X

    1. Start your photo program and open your photo file. 2. Open the File menu and click 3. Select Stylus Photo 900(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) drop-down list. Caution: When printing borderless photos, select one of the supported paper sizes listed in the table on page 43; never select a custom or unsupported paper size or ink may spray inside your printer.
  • Page 46 7. Open the File menu and click 8. Select Stylus Photo 900(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) list. Note: Make sure you chose the same printer that you selected in step 3. 9. Select Print Settings 10. Select one of the following Media Types:...

  • Page 47: Printing On Cds And Special Media

    Printing on CDs and Special Media Your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 gives you several options for specialized printing: You can print directly on ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs using your own photos, text, and artwork. You can print a series of photos on roll paper.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Roller

    Before you print on CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to clean the roller inside the printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and letter-size paper is loaded.

  • Page 49: Designing Cds And Dvds

    Designing CDs and DVDs You can use EPSON Print CD to create and print a design with images, graphics, and text. You can use your own photos or choose from a selection of photographic and abstract images included with the program.
  • Page 50 4. To change the background image, click the choose Background the following: Windows 5. Click Select Image You see the following: Windows 6. Select one of the images included with the program, and click (Macintosh). (You can also click the Open download one from your digital camera.) Printing on CDs and Special Media...
  • Page 51 If you want to choose one of your own images, do one of the following: Windows: Click the your images are stored and click in the folder. Select your image and click Macintosh: Locate the folder where your images are stored, then select the one you want and click 7.
  • Page 52 CD or DVD. Make sure you have plain paper loaded in the printer, then follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” on page 56 to print. When you’re ready to load a CD or DVD, follow the instructions in “Inserting a CD or DVD”...

  • Page 53: Inserting A Cd Or Dvd

    If you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for “Adjusting the Print Position” on page 57 and “Adjusting the Print Density” on page 59. Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly.
  • Page 54 3. Place the CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face-up. 4. Slide the edge guide to the right to make room for the tray. Printing on CDs and Special Media...
  • Page 55 5. Insert the tray against the left side of the feeder. 6. Open the printer cover and push the tray into the printer, aligning the white line on the tray with the edges of the printer rollers. Printer rollers White line 7.

  • Page 56: Printing Your Design

    After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you’re ready to print. 1. Open the File menu and select (Macintosh). 2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is selected, and the Paper Source is set Manual Manual Feed...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Print Position

    If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way you want, you may need to adjust the printing position. Use the blank cardboard check disk included with your printer, or an extra CD. You can also use these steps to check the position before you print on a CD or DVD: 1.
  • Page 58 3. Follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” on page 56 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual Feed 4. Select from the File menu, or click the Print Windows 5.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Print Density

    1. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 53. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” on page 56 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual Feed Adjust Print Position...
  • Page 60 7. Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Then check the saturation levels again. Note: You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in EPSON Print CD to adjust color saturation. See “Designing CDs and DVDs” on page 49 for instructions.

  • Page 61: Printing On Roll Paper

    Printing on Roll Paper Before you print on roll paper, make sure the paper is loaded correctly, as described in “Loading Roll Paper” on page 14. Follow the steps in the next sections to select your roll paper settings in Windows or Macintosh. “Windows”...
  • Page 62 Printing on CDs and Special Media Makes multi-page documents print as one large page. When option is checked, the printer stops printing after the last Prints multi-page documents as individual pages. When option is checked, the printer prints a dashed line if you want to print borderless photos.

  • Page 63: Macintosh Os 8.6 To 9.X

    Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper . You see this screen: Page Setup option is checked, the printer stops printing after the last Prints multi-page documents as individual pages. When option is checked, the printer prints a dashed line Print...

  • Page 64: Macintosh Os X

    Caution: When printing photos on roll paper using a custom paper size, make sure the selected size is within the printable area for your printer. For example, never choose a size wider than 9 inches or longer than 44 inches.
  • Page 65 If you selected a different Roll Paper option, make sure you select the same one as you chose in step 3. Note: Make sure you chose the same printer that you selected in step 3. 8. Select Roll Paper Options Print.
  • Page 66 Printing on CDs and Special Media Makes multi-page documents print as one large page. When option is checked, the printer stops printing after the last Prints multi-page documents as individual pages. When option is checked, the printer prints a dashed line from the list.

  • Page 67: Removing Your Photos And Paper

    1. Press the roll paper button to print a cutting line. The printer feeds the paper to the cutting position. 2. Cut the paper along the dotted line, being careful not to pull the paper as you cut 3.
  • Page 68 4. Turn the knobs to roll the rest of the paper onto the holder. Then press the roll paper button to turn off the red paper light. 5. Pull the roll paper holder out of its mounting slots and remove the roll paper from the holder.

  • Page 69: Printing On Card Stock Or Matte Board

    Printing on Card Stock or Matte Board You can use the manual feed slot in the back of the printer to print on white card stock or matte board up to 1.3 mm (0.051 inch or 51 mil) thick, in the following sizes: letter, legal, or A4 size.
  • Page 70 4. Open the printer cover and place a sheet of card stock against the left side of the manual feed slot, with the side you want to print on facing up. 5. Slide the card stock into the printer until the leading edge is 1 cm (0.4 inches) from the gray rollers.
  • Page 71 9. Before you print, make sure you select source in your printer software (see “Printing in Windows” on page 21 or “Printing on a Macintosh” on page 31). When you’re finished printing on card stock, make sure you return the paper thickness lever to the position.
  • Page 72 Printing on CDs and Special Media...

  • Page 73: Maintaining Your Printer

    Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter to keep your printer working at its best and to prepare it for moving, if necessary: “Cleaning the Print Head” below “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 76 “Aligning the Print Head” on page 81 “Cleaning the Printer”...

  • Page 74: Running The Head Cleaning Utility

    Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red (If the ink light is flashing or on, you need to replace a cartridge; see page 76 for details.) 2. Windows: Right-click the corner of your screen).

  • Page 75: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, refer to “Problems and Solutions” on page 94. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again.

  • Page 76: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    Windows taskbar. You see a window Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 900 > ink light is off. , then click the...

  • Page 77: Purchasing Ink Cartridges

    Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

  • Page 78: Ink Cartridge Precautions

    If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. You cannot print if an ink cartridge is empty. Even though you have a second black cartridge, you cannot print if one is empty.
  • Page 79 3. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. 5. Remove the new cartridge from its package. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on top.
  • Page 80 7. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it snaps in place. 8. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Close the printer cover and press the the ink delivery system. Maintaining Your Printer Hooks ink button.

  • Page 81: Aligning The Print Head

    Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see light or dark horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head.
  • Page 82 If you can’t find an aligned pattern, choose the one that’s closest to being aligned. Then click Realignment 6. After you click Next 7. Click to print the first pattern on the next test page. Print Maintaining Your Printer to print another test page and repeat this step. , you see this window: Next...
  • Page 83 8. After it prints, remove and reload the test page as shown, with pattern row #1 on the right. 9. Click again to print the second test pattern. Print 10. On the test page, select a box for columns 1 and 2 that does not contain any light or dark banding. Maintaining Your Printer...

  • Page 84: Cleaning The Printer

    11. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder.

  • Page 85: Transporting The Printer

    Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Open the printer cover and turn on the printer. Wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer.
  • Page 86 After transporting the printer, remove the plastic insert or tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 73); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 81).

  • Page 87: Installing Your Printer Software

    Installing Your Printer Software Before you install your printer software, follow the steps on the Start Here sheet to set up your printer and connect it to your computer. If you’re using Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Macintosh OS X, follow the software installation instructions on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 88: Installing Optional Software

    6. After your Macintosh restarts, register your printer with EPSON as instructed. 7. Open the Chooser 8. Select and select your SP 900 9. Turn on background printing, then close the Chooser. Follow the instructions in the next section to finish the installation.

  • Page 89: Solving Problems

    “Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software” on page 102 “Where To Get Help” on page 103 Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.

  • Page 90: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Paper support Sheet feeder Edge guide Roll paper button Power button Ink button Paper button Output tray Output tray extension Printer cover Roll paper holders Paper thickness lever USB interface Parallel interface Manual feed slot Manual feed edge guide...

  • Page 91: Diagnosing Printer Problems

    Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer’s lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 92). Lights Green power light flashes paper light on paper light flashes paper light flashes quickly ink light flashes ink light on Green...

  • Page 92: Running A Printer Check

    Turn the printer back on again. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in “Where To Get Help” on page 103.
  • Page 93 If the test page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” on page 94. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in “Where To Get Help” on page 103.

  • Page 94: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for a minute or so. Wait until it’s finished (the green power light stops flashing)

  • Page 95: Printer Problems

    “Setting Up Network Printing” in your on-screen User’s Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 73 for instructions.

  • Page 96: Quality Problems

    Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). Clean the print head nozzles; see page 73 for instructions. Select a higher Quality Type or Print Quality and turn off mode; see “Printing in Speed Windows” on page 21 or “Printing on a Macintosh” on page 31.
  • Page 97 Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and ink absorption. Check the paper thickness lever. Set it to for most papers and for envelopes; for CDs or DVDs, see page 53 or for heavy stock, see page 69. Align the print head as described on page 81.

  • Page 98: Paper Problems

    Load new paper. Paper sheets don’t feed correctly Gamma or jam in the printer. If paper doesn’t feed or multiple pages feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Fan the edges of...

  • Page 99: Cd/Dvd Printing Problems

    Roll paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer. Cut the end of the paper straight across. If it’s cut diagonally, the paper won’t feed smoothly. If the roll paper end is curled, place the end inside a folded sheet of paper and roll it backwards against the curl.

  • Page 100: Miscellaneous Problems

    Windows Print Settings” on page 25 or “Customizing Macintosh Print Settings” on page 38 to access Advanced settings. The printer prints blank pages. Make sure your printer is selected in the Print window (Windows), is the active printer in the Chooser (Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x), or is selected in the...
  • Page 101 “Printing on Roll Paper” on page 61. Too many copies are printing. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for multiple copies. Image size/position is incorrect. Make sure the paper and layout options are set correctly.

  • Page 102: Uninstalling And Reinstalling Printer Software

    4. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software. Note: If you uninstall the EPSON Printer Software or P.I.M. II Plug-In, the ICC color profiles are also uninstalled. You must reinstall the profiles from the CD-ROM.

  • Page 103: Macintosh Os X

    Photo 900 3. Restart your Macintosh, then see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software. Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below: Service...
  • Page 104 Computer configuration and operating system version Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

  • Page 105: Requirements And Notices

    Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP 128MB or more of RAM recommended 200MB or more free hard disk space recommended...

  • Page 106: Important Safety Instructions

    Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

  • Page 107: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.

  • Page 108: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 109: Declaration Of Conformity

    Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B211A Compliance NERGY As an E Partner, EPSON has determined that this product NERGY meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA NERGY office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with NERGY...

  • Page 110: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. EPSON also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer’s specified usage, which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer.
  • Page 111 BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.
  • Page 112 Requirements and Notices...

  • Page 113: Index

    Card stock, printing on, 69 to 71 adjusting print density, 59 to 60 adjusting print position, 57 to 59 designing, 49 to 52 inserting in printer, 53 to 56 ordering, 47 printing on, 47 to 60 printing problems, 99 Characters, incorrect, 100...
  • Page 114 Greeting Cards, Glossy Photo, 19, 27, 42 Index Head Cleaning utility, 74 to 75 Heavy stock, printing on, 69 to 71 Help EPSON, 103 to 104 High Speed setting, 95, 96 ICM (Image Color Management) setting, 25, Incorrect characters, 100...
  • Page 115 Macintosh OS X, 45 Windows, 23, 29 Page Setup, Macintosh, 32, 35 Paper EPSON, 19, 27, 42 feeding problems, 98 heavy stock, 69 to 71 loading in manual feed slot, 69 to 71 loading in sheet feeder, 13 to 14, 28, 43...
  • Page 116 73 to 86 noise, 94, 95 parts, 90 problems, 91 to 101 transporting, 85 to 86 Printer Information Center, 8, 10 to 11 Printing advanced, 25 to 26, 38 to 41 CDs and DVDs, 47 to 60 controlling, 24, 34, 37 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, basic, 32 to 34...
  • Page 117 Stickers, 19, 27, 42 Support, 103 to 104 System requirements, 105 Technical support, 103 to 104 Testing printer, 92 to 93 Thick paper, 69 to 71, 98 Thickness lever, paper, 18, 53 to 56, 69 to 71 Transfer paper, 19, 27, 42...
  • Page 118 Index...

  • Page 119: Epson Ink Jet Papers And Ink Cartridges

    EPSON’s printers all of their awards! EPSON papers are specially coated to work with EPSON genuine inks. Here are details about just a few of EPSON’s papers, your printer’s ink cartridges, and EPSON project ideas:...

  • Page 120: How To Order Epson Ink And Paper

    How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

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