Epson Stylus PHOTO 1290 Guide de l'utilisateur

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2 Printer Parts and FunctionsButtonsButton FunctionpowerTurns the printer on and off.Clears the printer’s memory if pressed twice while the power is o

5-2 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshIn addition, the dialog boxes below are accessed from the Print dialog box.This chapter includes descripti

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-3Making settings in the Print dialog boxYou can make Media Type, Mode, Ink, Copies, and Pages settings in t

5-4 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh360 dpi Ink Jet PaperPhoto Quality Ink Jet PaperEPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059EPSON 360 dpi Ink

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-5Matte Paper-HeavyweightPhoto PaperEPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041256EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight

5-6 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshPhoto Quality Glossy FilmInk Jet TransparenciesPremium Glossy Photo PaperEPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-7Ink Jet Black Light Film* Only with the EPSON Stylus Photo 1290.Making the Mode settingThe Mode settings i

5-8 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshIn addition to making comprehensive Mode settings that affect overall print quality, you can also modify i

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-9Using the PhotoEnhance modeThe PhotoEnhance mode provides a variety of image-correction settings that you

5-10 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshSelecting PhotoEnhance also enables the Digital Camera Correction check box. Select this check box when y

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-11Follow the steps below to select a custom setting.1. Confirm that the Media Type and Ink settings in the

Printer Parts and Functions 3Lightsink cartridge replacementMoves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position and charges ink to the prin

5-12 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh1. Select Custom as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box and then click Advanced. The Advanced dialog

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-136. Click OK to apply your settings and return to the Print dialog box. To return to the Main menu without

5-14 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshIf you change the Media Type or Ink settings while one of your customized settings is selected in the Cus

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-151. Click the Background Printing icon button in the Print dialog box. The Background Printing dialog bo

5-16 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshPreviewing your printoutThe Preview feature allows you to see how your document will look before actually

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-17The Preview dialog box contains six icon buttons that you can use to perform the following functions.Note

5-18 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh4. If you are satisfied with the previewed image, click Print.If you are not satisfied with the appearanc

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-195. When you want to print the document, double-click the file to open EPSON Monitor3, make sure that the

5-20 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshYou can make the following settings in the Page Setup dialog box.Paper Size Select the paper size that yo

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-21No Margins Check this box when you want to print with no margins.Sheet Feeder :Select this to leave no ma

Safety Instructions 4Safety InstructionsImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be

5-22 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshOrientation Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout. To pri

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-23Defining a custom paper sizeYou can define a custom paper size. To do so, you can either create a new pap

5-24 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh1. In the Page Setup dialog box, click Customize. The following dialog box appears.2. To define a new pap

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-256. Specify the margins by typing in the Margin input boxes or by manipulating the preview image.7. Click

5-26 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshNote:❏ The double-sided printing feature is not available when the printer is accessed over a network, or

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-272. Click the Margins button. The following dialog box opens.3. Specify which edge of the paper the bindin

5-28 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh❏ Tap the stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges before reloading it.❏ Reload the printouts

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-29Folded booklet double-sided printingYou can also make single-fold booklets using the double-sided printin

5-30 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh3. Specify which edge of the paper the binding will be on. You can choose between Left, Top, and Right.No

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-317. While the printer is printing the outside pages, instructions are displayed which explain how to reloa

5 Safety Instructions❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under th

5-32 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshMaking settings in the Layout dialog boxYou can modify the page layout of your document using the printer

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-33Making the Watermark settingTo print a watermark on your document, select the Watermark check box in the

5-34 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh2. To use an image file as a watermark, click the Add PICT button. Specify the desired image file, then c

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-353. The image file name or the watermark text appears in the Mark Name list in the Watermark dialog box. T

5-36 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshMaking the Multi-Page settingSelecting the Multi-Page check box allows you to choose between the N-up and

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-37Making the Poster settingA single document page can be enlarged to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of pa

5-38 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshHow to make a poster from your printoutsHere is an example of how to make a poster from 4 sheets of your

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-392. Place Sheet 1 on Sheet 2 and align the cross markers on both sheets, then temporary tape them from the

5-40 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh6. Repeat the instructions from step 1 to step 4 to tape top and bottom faces of the paper.7. Cut off the

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-41Using the Printer UtilitiesEPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and to p

Safety Instructions 6When using the printerObserve the following when using the printer:❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer’s cab

5-42 Using the Printer Software for MacintoshTo use the StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. For details, se

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-43Getting Information Through Online HelpYour printer software has an extensive online help feature, which

Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh 6-1Chapter 6Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for MacintoshUsing EPSON Sta

6-2 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for MacintoshAccessing EPSON StatusMonitorFollow the steps below to access EPSON StatusMonitor.1.

Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh 6-31. Click Print or Page Setup on the File menu of your application.2. Click the Util

6-4 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for MacintoshUsing EPSON Monitor3After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON

Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh 6-53. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar.

6-6 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh❏ Use the buttons below to start the printer utilities.❏ Double-click a file in the l

Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh 6-7Changing the priority of print jobsTo change the priority of print jobs in a print qu

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 7-1Chapter 7Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkFor Windows Me, 98 and 95 UsersThis section tells you how to set

7 Safety Instructions❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time befo

7-2 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network4. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) check box and click OK.5. In the Net

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 7-38. Select Shared As, then type the printer information as required and click OK.Accessing the printer through

7-4 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network4. Select Network printer, then click Next.5. Click Browse.6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is di

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 7-5For Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 UsersThis section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on

7-6 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network3. Click Shared (for Windows 2000 users, select Shared as), then type the Share Name.4. Click OK.Note:For Wind

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 7-72. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.3. Double-click the Printers icon.4. Right-cli

7-8 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, select Local Port, then click New Port.7. In the Port Name dialog box, ent

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 7-910. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is included in the list and that the corresponding check bo

7-10 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network1. Turn on the printer.2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu and click the icon for your printer. Then, selec

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 7-11Accessing the printer through a networkTo access your printer from other computers on a network, follow the s

Safety Instructions 8ENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for ener

7-12 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkIf the following dialog box appears, enter the password for the printer, then click OK.4. Select the appropri

Replacing Ink Cartridges 8-1Chapter 8Replacing Ink CartridgesUsing the Printer’s Control PanelThis printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips.

8-2 Replacing Ink CartridgesCaution:❏ EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause dam

Replacing Ink Cartridges 8-32. Press down the ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves left to the Ink cartridge replacement position.

8-4 Replacing Ink Cartridges3. Lift up the ink cartridge clamp as far as it will go. Take the cartridge out of the printer. If the cartridge is empty,

Replacing Ink Cartridges 8-5Caution:❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, the cartridge will beco

8-6 Replacing Ink CartridgesCaution:❏ Make sure that the ink cartridge tabs are not under the hinges protruding from the base of the opened ink cartri

Replacing Ink Cartridges 8-7Caution: The power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Never turn off the printer while this light

Maintenance 9-1Chapter 9MaintenanceChecking the Print Head NozzlesIf you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed imag

9-2 MaintenanceFor Macintosh usersFollow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.1. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box and click the Ut

Paper Handling 1-1Chapter 1Paper HandlingLoading Plain PaperFollow the steps below to load plain paper in the printer.1. Lower the output tray. Next,

Maintenance 9-3The printer prints an operation check page that includes your printer’s ROM version information, the ink counter code, and a nozzle che

9-4 MaintenanceNote:❏ Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines; fo

Maintenance 9-5Caution:Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.5. When the power light stops fl

9-6 MaintenanceNote:To maintain print quality, we recommend turning on the printer for at least one minute every month.For Macintosh usersFollow the s

Maintenance 9-7Note:To maintain print quality, we recommend turning on the printer for at least one minute every month.Using the control panel buttons

9-8 Maintenance3. When the power light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle

Maintenance 9-91. Make sure that A4 size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.2. Access the printer software. For instructions, see “Accessing th

9-10 Maintenance4. If the outer case or the inside of the sheet feeder is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep

Maintenance 9-11Caution:Leave the ink cartridges installed when you transport the printer. Removing the cartridges during transport can damage the pri

9-12 MaintenanceUpdating to Windows 98If you have upgraded your computer’s operating system from Windows 95 to Windows 98, you must uninstall your pri

1-2 Paper HandlingNote:❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short

Maintenance 9-13Updating the printer software in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0When you update the printer software in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0, please be sur

9-14 MaintenanceNote:If you are a Windows 98 user and using USB port, you also need to uninstall the USB printer. First, you must uninstall the EPSON

Troubleshooting 10-1Chapter 10TroubleshootingDiagnosing the ProblemIf you are connecting via the USB interface and are having difficulty printing, the

10-2 TroubleshootingFor Windows usersThe Technical Support Web Site provides you with tips to help solve any problems you may encounter when using you

Troubleshooting 10-3Error indicatorsYou can identify many common printer problems using the lights on your printer’s control panel. If the lights are

10-4 Troubleshooting = on, = off, = flashingEPSON Status MonitorThe EPSON Status Monitor utility provides status messages and a graphic display sh

Troubleshooting 10-5If a problem occurs while printing, an error message appears in the Progress Meter window.When the ink is out, click the How To bu

10-6 Troubleshooting4. Hold down the maintenance button and press the power button to turn on the printer. Then, release only the power button. When

Troubleshooting 10-7If the check page does not print satisfactorily as shown below, there is a problem with the printer. For example, if any segment o

10-8 Troubleshooting❏ Make sure that Maximum is not selected as the Printable Area setting in your printer software. When this setting is selected, ba

Paper Handling 1-3❏ Load the media printable side up in the sheet feeder. See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is

Troubleshooting 10-9Color gapsTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Make sure that your paper is not damaged, dirty, or too old. Also, make sure that t

10-10 Troubleshooting❏Adjust the color settings in your application or in your printer software’s Advanced dialog box. For instructions, see “Making t

Troubleshooting 10-11❏ Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed, especially if you are using transparencies.❏ If you are printing on gl

10-12 TroubleshootingPrintout Problems Not Related to Print QualityIf one of the following problems has occurred, try the solutions listed for the pro

Troubleshooting 10-13Incorrect marginsTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Check the margin settings in your application. Make sure that the margins a

10-14 TroubleshootingPrintout has smears on the bottom edgeTry one or more of these solutions:❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flat

Troubleshooting 10-15Paper Does Not Feed CorrectlyIf one of the following problems has occurred, try the solution(s) listed for that problem.❏ Paper d

10-16 TroubleshootingThen, load the paper again. Make sure that you follow any special loading instructions that came with your paper. See also “Paper

Troubleshooting 10-17The paper jamsPress the maintenance button to eject the jammed paper. If the error does not clear, open the printer cover and re

10-18 Troubleshooting❏ If the paper is wrinkled when it comes out, it may be damp or too thin. Load a new stack.Note:Store any unused paper in its ori

Contents 1ContentsPrinter Parts and FunctionsPrinter Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Buttons. . . . . . . . . .

1-4 Paper Handling❏ If you want to print on the reverse side of an Ink Jet Card with Maximum selected as the Printable Area setting, flatten the card

Troubleshooting 10-19Change the setting to Roll Paper, then cut the paper off at the back of the printer. Turn the printer power off to remove the pap

10-20 Troubleshooting❏ All lights are off❏ Lights came on and then went out❏ Only the power light is on❏ The error light is flashing or on❏ One of the

Troubleshooting 10-21All lights are offTry one or more of these solutions:❏ Press the power button to make sure that the printer is on.❏ Turn off the

10-22 Troubleshooting❏ If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try to uninstall the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs and then to EPSON Prin

Troubleshooting 10-23Error light is on and power light is flashingFollow the steps below.1. Press the maintenance button, then remove any paper in the

10-24 Troubleshooting❏ For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port. If you must use multiple USB hubs, we rec

Troubleshooting 10-25❏ If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears during the installation process, click Yes. If you click No, you must fol

10-26 Troubleshooting2. For Windows 98 users, click the Details tab and make sure that EPUSBx: (EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 or 890) is displayed in the Pr

Troubleshooting 10-272. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click Properties.3. Click the Device Manager tab.If your drivers are co

10-28 Troubleshooting4. Under Other devices, select USB Printer or EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 or 890 and click Remove. Then, click OK.5. When the followi

Paper Handling 1-5Loading capacities for EPSON special mediaRefer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for EPSON special media.Media Type

Troubleshooting 10-29Reinstall the USB printer device driver and printer software (Windows 98 only)If the solutions above do not correct the problem,

10-30 TroubleshootingUsing the Progress MeterWhen you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen.Click the St

Troubleshooting 10-31After you send a print job, an EPSON Stylus Photo 1290 or 890 button appears on the taskbar. Click this button to open the EPSON

10-32 TroubleshootingWhen background printing is onFollow the steps below to cancel a print job.1. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu.2.

Troubleshooting 10-33Technical Support Web SiteEPSON’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubles

Options and Consumable Products 11-1Chapter 11Options and Consumable ProductsOptionsThe following options are available for your printer.Interface cab

11-2 Options and Consumable ProductsInk cartridgesYou can use the following cartridges with your printer.Note:The product numbers of ink cartridges ma

Options and Consumable Products 11-3EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A3)* S041068EPSON Photo Quality I

11-4 Options and Consumable ProductsEPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140EPSON Photo Paper (A3)* S041142EPSON Photo Paper (Super A3/Super B)* S041143EPSON Ph

Options and Consumable Products 11-5* Only with the EPSON Stylus Photo 1290.EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

1-6 Paper Handling* Take care not to print on support sheets that are loaded under special media.Storing EPSON Photo PaperReturn unused paper to the o

Printer Specifications A-1Appendix APrinter SpecificationsPrintingPaperNote:Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed

A-2 Printer SpecificationsPaper specificationsSingle sheets:Envelopes:Stylus Photo 1290 Stylus Photo 890Size Super A3/Super B (329 mm×483 mm)A3 (297 m

Printer Specifications A-3Index Cards:Transparencies, Photo Quality Glossy Film:Self Adhesive Sheets:Thickness 0.16 mm to 0.52 mm Weight 45 g/m² to 75

A-4 Printer SpecificationsMatte Paper-Heavyweight:Photo Paper:Stylus Photo 1290 Stylus Photo 890Size Super A3/Super B (329 mm×483 mm)A3 (297 mm×420 mm

Printer Specifications A-5Premium Glossy Photo Paper:Photo Stickers:Back Light Film:Note:❏ Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper

A-6 Printer Specifications❏ Use paper under normal conditions:Temperature 15 to 25°C Humidity 40 to 60% RH❏ EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self A

Printer Specifications A-7Note:Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down.Diagon

A-8 Printer SpecificationsInk CartridgesBlack ink cartridge (T007)There are two types of black ink cartridges. The Light Capacity ink cartridge (T010)

Printer Specifications A-9* The figure given is based upon continuous printing after ink replacement. The actual print capacity may vary, depending on

A-10 Printer SpecificationsMechanicalStylus Photo 1290 Stylus Photo 890Paper feed methodFrictionPaper path Sheet feeder, rear entrySheet feeder capaci

Paper Handling 1-7Note:❏ Return the adjust lever to the “0” position, which is the normal position, after you finish printing on envelopes. Leaving th

Printer Specifications A-11ElectricalNote:Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.Environmental* Stored in a shippi

A-12 Printer SpecificationsSafety ApprovalsSystem RequirementsRefer to the appropriate section below for the minimum and recommended computer system r

Printer Specifications A-13Your computer should also meet the following system requirements.Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it

A-14 Printer SpecificationsNote:❏ The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how muc

Glossary 1GlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to printers.applicationSoftware that helps you carry out a particular task, such as wor

2 GlossarydefaultA value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.ditheringA halftoning method in which dot

Glossary 3Flip HorizontalThis printer software setting automatically flips your printout, left to right. fontA style of type designated by a family na

4 GlossaryMicroWeavePrinting in which images are printed in finer increments to reduce the possibility of banding and to produce laser-like images. Se

Glossary 5ROMRead Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for data storage. ROM retains its contents when you turn o

Index 1IndexAAdjust lever 2, 1-4Advanced settingsMacintosh 5-11Windows 3-12Automatic settingMacintosh 5-8Windows 3-9BBackground printing 5-15, 6-4–6-7

Using Roll Paper 2-1Chapter 2Using Roll PaperUsing the Roll Paper HolderWith the Roll paper holder packed in the printer, you can print in roll paper

2 IndexInk cartridge Replacement button 2Ink cartridgesReplacing 8-1, 8-7Specifications A-8–A-9Ink jet card 1-5, 11-2Ink jet paper 1-5, 11-2Ink settin

Index 3Printer Software for Macintosh 6-1changing settings 5-18utilities 5-41–5-42Printer Software for Windowsaccessing 3-2–3-55changing settings 3-15

2-2 Using Roll Paper1. Set roll paper in the roll paper holder.Note:Remove the transparent sheet after setting the roll paper into the holders.2. Chec

Using Roll Paper 2-33. To uncurl the paper, roll the paper inside the protective film packaged with the printer in the direction opposite to the paper

2-4 Using Roll Paper6. Gently insert the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go, flush with the right edge guide. Slide the left edge

Using Roll Paper 2-5The roll paper is now loaded. Next, set up the printer software and try printing. For details on setting up the printer software,

2-6 Using Roll PaperNo MarginsFor Windows usersNote:❏ When printing on roll paper, you cannot use the Reverse Order or Rotate by 180° features, select

2 ContentsRemoving the Roll Paper from the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Storing EPSON Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Roll Paper 2-7After the roll paper is loaded in the printer, follow the steps below to configure your printer software for printing.1. Open the

2-8 Using Roll PaperNote:Do not select Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source setting in the printer software. Doing so will cause unnecessary paper to be f

Using Roll Paper 2-9The Roll Paper Option settings are as follows:5. Click the Main tab and select media that you use as the Media Type setting.6. Cli

2-10 Using Roll PaperFor Macintosh usersNote:❏ The procedures described in this section may vary, depending upon the application that you are using. C

Using Roll Paper 2-113. Select Roll Paper as Paper Source and make the appropriate Paper Size setting. You can select either a predefined paper size o

2-12 Using Roll PaperThe Roll Paper Option settings are as follows:5. Select Print on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.Banner Mode Select th

Using Roll Paper 2-136. Make the appropriate Media Type setting, then click the Print button to print your document.Note:Click the Preview icon butt

2-14 Using Roll PaperNote:❏ If you want to print more data on the same sheet of paper, press the roll paper button and send the next print job. The p

Using Roll Paper 2-15Storing EPSON Roll PaperReturn unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. Also, EPSON recommends storin

Printing with Windows 3-1Chapter 3Printing with WindowsPrinter Software IntroductionThe printer software which comes with your printer includes a prin

Contents 3Chapter 4 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for WindowsUsing the Progress Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2 Printing with WindowsGetting more informationFor information on using the printer software, see “Making Settings on the Main Menu” on page 3-4, “M

Printing with Windows 3-3From Windows applicationsFollow the steps below to access the printer software.1. Click Print or Print Setup on the File menu

3-4 Printing with WindowsMaking Settings on the Main MenuYou can make Media Type, Mode, Ink, and Print Preview settings on the Main menu. Refer to the

Printing with Windows 3-5360 dpi Ink Jet PaperPhoto Quality Ink Jet PaperEPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A3)* S04

3-6 Printing with WindowsMatte Paper-HeavyweightPhoto PaperEPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4) S041256EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (B) S041266EPSON Ma

Printing with Windows 3-7Photo Quality Glossy FilmInk Jet TransparenciesPremium Glossy Photo PaperEPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107EPSON Ph

3-8 Printing with WindowsInk Jet Black Light Film* Only with the EPSON Stylus Photo 1290.Making the Mode settingThe Mode settings on the Main menu are

Printing with Windows 3-9Using the Automatic modeWhen Automatic is selected as the Mode setting on the Main menu, the printer software takes care of a

3-10 Printing with WindowsUsing the PhotoEnhance modeThe PhotoEnhance mode provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your

Printing with Windows 3-11Selecting PhotoEnhance also enables the Digital Camera Correction check box. Select this check box when you are printing pho

4 ContentsConfiguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42Getting Information Through Online Help . . . .

3-12 Printing with WindowsBy default, you can choose from the following:When you select a custom setting, other settings such as Print Quality and Col

Printing with Windows 3-13Follow the instructions in this section to make Advanced settings.Note:The printer software screens that appear in this proc

3-14 Printing with WindowsNote:❏ The PhotoEnhance feature only affects images, not text or graphs. For example, if Monochrome is selected from the Ton

Printing with Windows 3-15Type a unique name for your settings in the Name text box, then click Save. Your Advanced settings will be added to the Cust

3-16 Printing with WindowsPreviewing your printoutSelect the Print Preview check box on the Main menu when you want to view a preview of your document

Printing with Windows 3-17When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Print Preview window opens, allowing you to make changes before printing

3-18 Printing with WindowsYou can also manipulate the previewed document in the following ways:❏ Select and preview individual pages.❏ Reduce or enlar

Printing with Windows 3-19❏ Apply watermarks. The watermark that you select will be displayed on the previewed image. For detailed information on cust

3-20 Printing with WindowsMaking Settings on the Paper MenuUse the settings on the Paper menu to change the paper size, set the number of copies and o

Printing with Windows 3-21When you select Roll Paper as the Paper Source setting, the printer software will appear as shown here.You can make the foll

Contents 5Chapter 9 MaintenanceChecking the Print Head Nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1Using the Nozzle Check utility. .

3-22 Printing with WindowsNo Margins Check this box when you want to print with no margins.Sheet Feeder :Select this to leave no margins on full side

Printing with Windows 3-23Copies Select the number of copies that you want to print. You can select Collate to print one set at a time or Reverse Orde

3-24 Printing with WindowsMaking Settings on the Layout MenuYou can make Reduce/Enlarge, Double-Sided Printing, Multi-Page, and Watermark settings on

Printing with Windows 3-25Making the Reduce/Enlarge settingUse the Reduce/Enlarge options on the Layout menu to fit your document to the paper size th

3-26 Printing with WindowsMaking the Double-Sided Printing settingThere are two types of double-sided printing available. Standard double-sided printi

Printing with Windows 3-271. Select the Double-Sided Printing check box on the Layout menu of your printer software. For information on accessing the

3-28 Printing with Windows4. Specify the width of the binding margin by entering a value in the Binding Margin text box. You can specify a value betwe

Printing with Windows 3-29❏ If the paper jams, see “Cancelling Printing” on page 10-29.8. Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the even-n

3-30 Printing with WindowsYou can also make single-fold booklets using the double-sided printing feature. When booklet printing, the printer first pri

Printing with Windows 3-313. Specify which edge of the paper the binding will be on. You can choose between Left, Top, and Right.Note:While Portrait i

6 ContentsPrintout has smears on the bottom edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14Printing is too slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-32 Printing with Windows7. While the printer is printing the outside pages, instructions are displayed which explain how to reload the paper correct

Printing with Windows 3-33Select N-up as the Multi-Page setting on the Layout menu to print two or four pages of your document on one sheet of paper.T

3-34 Printing with WindowsA single document page can be enlarged to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of paper. Select Poster as the Multi-Page setting

Printing with Windows 3-35If you only want to print a few of the panels without printing the entire poster, click the panels that you do not wish to p

3-36 Printing with Windows2. Place Sheet 1 on Sheet 2 and align the cross markers on both sheets, then temporary tape them from the back side of the p

Printing with Windows 3-376. Repeat the instructions from step 1 to step 4 to tape top and bottom faces of the paper.7. Cut off the remaining margins.

3-38 Printing with WindowsMaking the Watermark settingTo print a watermark on your document, click anywhere in the Watermark list box on the Layout me

Printing with Windows 3-39You can also add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the Watermark list. To add a watermark, click the Add/Del

3-40 Printing with WindowsFollow the steps below to create a text-based watermark.1. Select Text.2. Type your text in the Text box. The text that you

Printing with Windows 3-413. Make sure that the appropriate watermark is selected in the Watermark list box, then make Color, Position, Density, Size,

Contents 7Appendix A Printer SpecificationsPrinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-

3-42 Printing with WindowsNote:❏ The letter in parentheses after the utility name indicates the shortcut key for that utility. Press Alt and the lette

Printing with Windows 3-43Head CleaningThe Head Cleaning utility cleans the print head. You may need to clean the print head if you notice print quali

3-44 Printing with WindowsDepending on the configuration of your system, the information displayed in the Printer and Option Information dialog box ma

Printing with Windows 3-45Speed & ProgressYou can make settings related to print speed and progress in this dialog box.The available settings are

3-46 Printing with WindowsFor more details on the EPSON Printer Port setting, see “EPSON Printer Port (For Windows Me, 98 and 95 only)” on page 3-51.

Printing with Windows 3-47Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3. You

3-48 Printing with WindowsNote:Click the Default button to revert all Select Notification settings to their defaults.Getting Information Through Onlin

Printing with Windows 3-49Increasing the Print SpeedFollow the instructions in this section to increase the printing speed of your printer.General tip

3-50 Printing with WindowsThe table below shows the factors related to print speed only. * Varies depending on the printer software and application th

Printing with Windows 3-51Making the Speed & Progress settingsYou can make certain print speed settings in the Speed & Progress dialog box. Cl

Printer Parts and Functions 1Printer Parts and FunctionsPrinter Parts and Control Panel Functions paper support adapteredge guidespaper support extens

3-52 Printing with WindowsIf your computer has a parallel port which supports ECP mode, you can enable DMA transfer to speed up printing. See your com

Printing with Windows 3-534. Click the Resources tab, then clear the Use automatic settings check box. Write down the Input/Output Range settings show

3-54 Printing with WindowsUsing Port Configuration (Windows NT 4.0 only)Note:Port settings are complicated and should only be made by an experienced u

Printing with Windows 3-55Note:If your printer is connected to LPT1, only the LPT1 tab is available.The available settings are as follows:Resource set

Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows 4-1Chapter 4Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for WindowsUsing the Progress

4-2 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for WindowsEpson Printing TipsTips for getting the most out of your EPSON printer software appear

Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows 4-3Using EPSON Spool ManagerEPSON Spool Manager is similar to Windows Print Manager. If it

4-4 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for WindowsUsing EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays detailed information on the

Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows 4-5Viewing information in EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides the follow

Using the Printer Software for Macintosh 5-1Chapter 5Using the Printer Software for MacintoshPrinter Software IntroductionThe printer software which c