Epson Stylus Color 200 Guide de l'utilisateur

COLOR INK JET PRINTERUser’s GuideAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitted in an

❑Your screen colors will not exactly match the printed colorsbecause your computer monitor and printer use differentmethods to produce the colors you

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPrinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Paper

Printing Printing method: On-demand ink jetNozzle configuration: Monochrome print head: 64 monochrome(black) nozzles (16 × 4 staggered)Color print hea

Line spacing:1⁄6-inch, programmable in 1⁄360-inchincrementsCharacter tables: 1 Italic and 8 graphics character tables Character sets: 14 International

Envelopes:SizeNo. 10 9.5 × 4.1 inches (240 × 104 mm)DL 8.7 × 4.3 inches (220 × 110 mm) Paper types Plain, bond, or airmail paperPaper thickness 0.006

Printable area:Single sheets EnvelopesA The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).Note: When printing multiple sheets of glossy paper, the minimum

Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020047):Color BlackPrint capacity* 540 pages (A4 paper; text) Cartridge life 2 years from production date and up

cCaution:Use only genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Otherproducts may cause damage not covered by EPSON’s warranty.Do not use an ink c

Environmental Temperature: Operation 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C)Storage* –4 to 140°F (−20 to 60°C)1 month at 104°F (40°C)120 hours at 140°F (60°C)Humidity

Bitmap fontsFonts 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi ProportionalEPSON Roman √ √ √ √EPSON Sans Serif √ √ √ √EPSON Courier √ √ √N/AParallel Interface Specifi

SignalpinReturnpin Signal Direction Description11 29 BUSY OUT A HIGH signal indicates theprinter cannot receive data.The signal goes HIGH in thefollow

Energy-saving TipsHere are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:❑If your monitor isn’t Energy Star compliant, turn it offwhen you’re not

SignalpinReturnpin Signal Direction Description32 29ERROR OUT This signal level goes LOWwhen the printer:1) Is out of paper2) Is in an error state3) H

Data transmission timing:Refer to the IEEE-1284 specificationExtensibility request: The printer responds to the extensibility request in the affirmati

Pinno. Signal name GND In/Out* Description14 HostBusy 30 In Set LOW to indicate thathost can receive peripheraldevice to host data. Thenset high to ac

Timing ChartNote: Transition time (both the rise and the fall) of every signal must be less than 0.2 µs.Initialization The printer can be initial

Default Settings The table below shows the default settings that take effect when theprinter is initialized. In addition, hardware initialization eras

Appendix BCommands and Character TablesCommand List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2Character

Command List This printer works with the following ESC/P 2 commands. Ifyou need more information about using printer commands,you can purchase the ESC

Character Tables The printer comes with an installed set of character tables.However, when printing from Windows and most DOSsoftware programs, the pr

PC850 (Multilingual) PC860 (Portuguese) PC861 (Icelandic) PC863 (Canadian-French)B-4 Commands and Character Tables

PC865 (Nordic) AbicompBRASCIICommands and Character Tables B-5

Chapter 5, “Maintenance,” gives instructions for cleaning theprint heads, changing the print head unit, replacing the inkcartridge, and cleaning, tra

ItalicNo characters are available forhex code 15 in the italic charactertable.B-6 Commands and Character Tables

International Character SetsYou can select one of the following international character setsusing the printer’s Default setting mode or the ESC Rcomma

Characters Available With the ESC ( ^ CommandTo print the characters in the table below, use the ESC ( ^command.B-8 Commands and Character Tables

Glossaryauto line feedWhen this feature is selected in the printer’s Default setting mode, eachcarriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by

economy printingPrinting in which images are printed with fewer dots to save ink.Economy mode printing is faster, too.error diffusionA halftoning meth

interfaceThe connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer overwhich print data is transmitted to the printer.mediaMaterials upon whic

saturationThe degree to which a color is undiluted by white light. The moresaturated the color, the more pure and bright it is.self testA method for c

IndexAAccessing printer driver, 2-9–10Accessories, purchasing, Intro-2,Intro-7, 3-2–3, 5-7, B-2Adjusting thickness levers, 3-3–5,6-4, 6-15Aligning ver

DDampness, see HumidityDefault setting mode, 4-8–9Default settingsat initialization, A-15printer, 4-7–9, 6-7, B-7printer driver, 2-12–14, 6-6–7, 6-12p

HHalftoning setting, 2-14Handshake timing, A-9, A-11Hard disk space, Intro-3, 1-2Head Unit setting, 2-12–13, 3-10, 6-5Helpfrom EPSON, Intro-6–8online

You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, parts, printed manuals,and accessories for EPSON products from EPSON Accessoriesat (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales

Monitoring print jobs, 4-2–4, 6-6,6-10–12Monochromehead unit option, 2-12–13, 6-5print speed setting, 4-9printing, 2-13, 5-3, A-2Moving the printer, s

Print headscleaning, 1-18, 4-6, 5-2–3, 5-12, 6-3–4driver selection, 2-12–13, 3-10, 6-5installing, 1-6, 1-12–14, 6-8nozzles, 5-2, A-2replacing, 1-11–14

RRAM requirements, 1-2ReadMe, 6-3Red Strength option, 2-14, 6-7Registration card, 1-3Resolutionselecting, 2-12–13, 6-11specifications, A-2Restarting p

VVertical lines, aligning, 4-8, 5-12–16,6-6Vertical tab position, A-15VGAdriver, 6-5monitor, 1-2Video option, 2-13WWeightpaper, A-3–4printer, A-7What’

EPSON Fax-on-Demand serviceYou can access the EPSON fax-on-demand technicalinformation library by calling (800) 922-8911 or (800) 442-2110.To receive

Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safetyinstructions to make sure you use the printer safely andeffectively.

Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterSystem Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Unpacking the Printer

Be sure to read all the sections in this chapter to ensure that youset up your printer properly.System Requirements To use your printer and its driver

Unpacking the Printer In addition to this User’s Guide, your printer box should includea Quick Setup card, the printer software diskettes, a NoticeShe

Setting Up the Printer The following procedures describe how to set up and test theprinter before you connect it to your computer. Refer to theillustr

Printer Partspaper supportcontrol panelprinter coversheet feederedgeguidesparallel interfaceconnectorpower switchpaperthicknessleverink cartridgeclamp

Plugging In and Turning On the Printer Follow these steps to plug in and turn on your printer:1. Make sure you have removed all protective packing mat

Charging the Ink Delivery System Your printer comes with a color print head, installed in theprinter, and a monochrome print head, packed in the plast

Installing the color ink cartridgeFollow these steps to install the color ink cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on.2. Raise the printer co

3. Hold down the Load/Eject button for about five secondsuntil the print head moves slightly left, to the ink cartridgeinstall position. The Power lig

6. Open the foil ink cartridge packages and take out thecartridges. Remove the tape seal from the top of each one.Set the black cartridge aside for no

8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. You will feel some resistance. cCaution:Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open

Installing the black ink cartridgeFollow these steps to remove the color print head unit andinstall the monochrome print head unit and black ink cartr

cCaution:Do not touch the electrical contacts on the back andbottom of the print head unit or inside the printer; youmay damage them.5. Remove the mo

7. Press down the print head unit release lever until it clicks into place. cCaution:If the Power and Ink Out lights are flashing, remove theprint hea

12. Close the printer cover. cCaution:Never turn off the printer while the Power light is flashing.When you switch between print head units, always le

FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuan

For instructions on setting the lever for thick paper (or otherspecial media), see Chapter 3.Loading Paper This section explains how to load up to 100

2. Load a stack of paper, printable side up, so that its right edgerests against the right side of the sheet feeder. Do not loadpaper above the arrow

5. Reload the paper straight down into the printer as shown.Then rest it against the paper support.Testing the Printer Before continuing, test the pri

If the quality of the test output is not suitable, you may need toclean the print head; see Chapter 5 for instructions. Connecting the Printer to Your

Chapter 2Installing and Using the Printer SoftwareInstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Instal

This chapter describes how to install and use the EPSON StylusCOLOR 200 printer software on your computer.The printer software includes a printer driv

5. When you see the EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box,highlight Epson Stylus COLOR 200 and click OK. Theinstallation program begins copying the f

Changing the default printer or printer portIf you do not want to use the EPSON Stylus COLOR 200printer driver as your default printer in Windows or i

Installing the Software for Windows 95 Follow these steps to install the printer driver using theWindows 95 plug-and-play capabilities: 1. Make sure t

8. If you inserted the diskette in drive A, click OK. Otherwise,change the drive letter in the Copy manufacturer’s filesfrom box and click OK. 9. Mak

ContentsIntroductionGetting the Most Out of Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1If You Are New to Color Printing . . .

Installing the driver while running Windows 95If you had trouble installing the printer driver using theplug-and-play feature, follow these steps to i

Installing a Driver for DOS Programs Most DOS software programs include drivers for EPSONESC/P 2 printers. If the Stylus COLOR 200 driver is not list

Accessing the Printer Driver You can access the driver in different ways, depending on howyou want to use the settings you select: ❑If you want the ch

Accessing the Driver From Windows 3.1Follow these steps to access the driver from the WindowsControl Panel:1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in t

Using the Printer Driver However you accessed the printer driver, you see the Mainmenu tab:There are two menu tabs of printer driver settings: Main (s

The printer driver also includes an Auto (Automatic) setting forDocument Type. When Auto is selected for Document Type,the driver automatically choose

Main menu settingsSetting OptionsDocument TypeAuto (Automatic mode) Graph (Business Graphics)Photo (Photographic Images)Video (Video/Digital Camera)Ec

Graphics menu settingsSetting OptionsColor Matching * DisabledUse Windows’ matchingUse Driver’s matchingMatch for business graphicsMatch for photo ima

Using Online Help For complete information about using the printer driver, youcan easily access online help any time. It provides detaileddescriptions

Chapter 3Paper HandlingChoosing Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Setting the Paper Thickness and Adjustmen

Using the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11Changing Settings . . . . . . . . . .

Read this chapter for information about choosing and loadingthe best paper and other media for your printing needs.Choosing Paper and Other Media You

Use the following part numbers when ordering:Paper Size Part NumberSpecial coated paper for720 dpiLetter (8.5 x 11 inches)Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)S0410

Thickness Adjustment LeverYou need to change the position of the thickness adjustmentlever when you print on thick paper—such as envelopes orlabels—or

To access the lever, open the printer cover; the lever is in theleft back corner, as shown below.If a document is smeared, set the thickness adjustmen

Note:You can use these instructions for printing on labels; however, be sureto set the paper thickness lever to the thick paper position and thethickn

3. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper;then push up the lock lever to secure its position.4. Remove the paper, fan the stack,

Loading Special Papers and Other Media When using coated paper, glossy paper, envelopes, andtransparencies, keep the following in mind:❑Do not touch t

❑30 sheets of EPSON high-quality glossy paper with a sheetof plain paper beneath the last sheet in the stack; to avoidprinting on the plain paper, pri

3. Stack the paper or transparencies so the printable surfacefaces up. For coated papers, the printable side is whiterthan the other side. For glossy

Loading Envelopes For detailed specifications on the thickness and weight of theenvelopes you can load, see Appendix A. Do not use envelopesthat are c

Chapter 6 TroubleshootingDiagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Print Quality Problems .

Chapter 4Controlling the PrinterManaging Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Using the Printer’s C

This chapter explains how to control the printer. It is dividedinto these sections:❑“Managing Print Jobs” explains how you can use theEPSON Spool Mana

Note:In Windows 3.1, you may not see the Spool Manager icon in thebottom portion of your screen if the Program Manager window or anapplication window

If you’re using Windows 95, the Status Monitor box appearsinside the Despooler dialog box (as shown above) each timeyou send a print job. It includes

Using the Printer’s Control Panel The printer’s control panel contains lights for displaying theprinter status and buttons for controlling certain fun

ButtonsThis section describes the control panel button functions andtheir functions in power-on sequences.Load/EjectLoads or ejects a sheet of paper.

Load/Eject then Cleaning (Non-smear mode)Enables non-smear printing mode, which reducesthe chance of smeared pages by decreasing theper-line printing

Hold down Cleaning as you turn on the printer;then press Load/Eject while the Ink Out and PaperOut lights are flashing. Send a print job. To exit hexd

❑Auto line feed. Specifies that a carriage return characterencountered in the print file be accompanied by a line feedcommand. By default, auto line f

Chapter 5Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Changing the Print Head Unit . .

IntroductionThe EPSON® Stylus® COLOR 200 is an affordable, high-qualityink jet printer that can print up to 16 million colors at highresolution to pro

The instructions in this chapter tell you how to do thefollowing to maintain and care for your printer:❑Clean the print head❑Change the print head uni

5. After the page prints, turn off the printer to exitdemonstration mode.If your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps above.If the quality

3. Hold down the Load/Eject button for about five secondsuntil the print head moves slightly left, to the print headunit replacement position. The Pow

cCaution:Do not touch the electrical contacts on the back andbottom of the print head unit or inside the printer; youmay damage them.6. Remove the ot

8. Press down the print head unit release lever until it clicks into place. cCaution:If the Power and Ink Out lights start flashing, removethe print h

cCaution:When you discard your used ink cartridge, always remove itfrom the print head unit first; do not discard the print headunit.Once you install

(The print head unit returns to the home position if you do not proceed to step 4 within 60 seconds.) cCaution:Never move the print head by hand; alwa

wWarning:If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly withsoap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush themimmediately with water.6. Open the

8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. You will feel some resistance. cCaution:Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open

5. To clean ink out of the printer’s interior, wipe it gently with a damp cloth. cCaution:Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer; thesechem

Use 720 dpi for the best possible images. For high-qualityimages in less time, use 360 dpi. When speed is importantand draft quality is good enough, u

3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.4. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.5. Use a strong adhesive tape to secure the pri

Calibrating the Printer From WindowsBefore calibrating, load several sheets of paper in your printer.Then follow these steps:1. In Windows, double-cli

9. For each pattern you selected, the printer prints a TestAlignment Sheet containing multiple samples of verticallines, each of which is assigned a n

Running the calibration utilityBefore you run the calibration utility, load several sheets ofletter-size paper in the printer. You can use the utility

9. Select Next.10. For each pattern you selected, the printer prints a TestAlignment Sheet containing multiple samples of verticallines, each of which

Chapter 6TroubleshootingDiagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Print Quality Problems . .

This chapter describes what you can do if you are havingproblems printing. It is divided into these sections:❑Diagnosing problems. See this section to

Status Monitor icon statusIcon ProblemThe printer is checking the current status.A printing error has occurred and your printercannot print. See “Prob

If cleaning the print head does not improve the print quality,try the following:❑Check the status of the Ink Out light to see whether the inkcartridge

Use a higher quality paper. Also, check that the Media Typesetting in the driver is set for the type of paper or other mediayou loaded. If you are usi

❑Printing mode options affect the speed and accuracy with which the print head sprays ink onto the paper.MicroWeave mode applies ink in an intricate p

Vertical lines do not align. Calibrate your printer as described in Chapter 5. You see white banding in your printed output. Turn on MicroWeave in the

If no demonstration page prints, you may have a problem withyour printer; contact your EPSON dealer or authorized EPSONservicer.You see incorrect colo

Problems With Printing If you cannot get the printer to print, first check that paper isloaded in the printer. Then check that the printer is pluggedi

Printing stops and the Ink Out and Paper Out lights are on.There is a carriage error. Turn off the printer; then, after a fewseconds, turn it on and t

You see error messages because of printing conflicts.Before sending print jobs to the printer, the EPSON SpoolManager stores them in a temporary direc

Text printing is slow.You may be using printer driver settings that are more suitablefor graphics printing and unnecessarily slowing down textprinting

Then check your bidirectional spool settings. Click Start, pointto Settings, and select Printers. Double-click the EPSON StylusCOLOR 200 icon, open th

You can use the printer’s hex dump mode to pinpointcommunication problems between the printer and a softwareprogram. To turn on hex dump mode, first t

Paper Feeding ProblemsThe paper may be curled or folded. Use flat, undamaged paper.The paper may be poor quality; use a better quality paper.The paper

Make sure the paper thickness and thickness adjustment leversare set correctly for your media type; see Chapter 3 forinstructions.Make sure the printe