Epson Stylus Color 3000 Guide de l'utilisateur

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Introduction2With standard parallel and high-speed serial ports and optional network connectivity, setting up your printer is fast and easy. EPSON’s s

Maintenance and Transportation5-2Using the Head Cleaning UtilityFollow these steps to run the utility from a Windows computer or a Macintosh:1. Make s

Maintenance and Transportation5-3Using the Control Panel1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing.2. Make sure all the Ink Out B lights a

Maintenance and Transportation5-4Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this, wit

Maintenance and Transportation5-5Removing and Installing an Ink CartridgeYou should replace an ink cartridge only when its Ink Out B light is flashing

Maintenance and Transportation5-6Printing in Black Ink With an Empty Color CartridgeIf a color ink cartridge runs out of ink and its Ink Out B light c

Maintenance and Transportation5-7Aligning the Print HeadsIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print heads. T

Maintenance and Transportation5-8Using the Control Panel1. Load several sheets of paper at least 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide in the paper tray. 2. Move t

Maintenance and Transportation5-96. Press the Pause button. The printer prints instructions on aligning the print heads using the control panel.7. Fol

Maintenance and Transportation5-104. Turn off the printer and make sure the print heads are in the home (far right) position. If they are not, turn th

6-16As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a paper jam or other problem. The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem follo

Introduction3◗ For parallel connection: a high-speed bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, 6 to 10 ft. (1.8 to 3 m) long, with a D-SUB, 2

Troubleshooting6-2◗ If you’re experienced with reading hexadecimal code, you can print a hex dump to identify possible communication problems. See pag

Troubleshooting6-3The first page prints on the first and last lines to measure the page length. The next page contains a nozzle check pattern and mult

Troubleshooting6-4Here are some detailed solutions to specific print quality problems.Printed image has horizontal banding.Vertical lines are misalign

Troubleshooting6-5The printed image is faint or has gaps.The Halftoning and Color Adjustment Mode options are set incorrectly for your document type.U

Troubleshooting6-6The printed image is blurry or smeared.You’re on a network and the Network I/F setting is turned off.Try turning on the Network I/F

Troubleshooting6-7Photographic images look grainy or rough.Color documents print in black ink only.Solving Printing ProblemsIf the printer won’t print

Troubleshooting6-8If you still can’t print, check the following solutions.All lights are off.Only the Operate light is on, but nothing prints.Possible

Troubleshooting6-9The Paper Out light is flashing or on.An Ink Out B light is flashing or on.All the lights come on briefly, then go off.All the light

Troubleshooting6-10The printer has finished charging an ink cartridge, but the Pause light is still flashing.The printer sounds like it’s printing but

Troubleshooting6-11You see a spooling error message (Windows).You don’t see the ink status information in the Despooler window after you print (Window

Introduction4How To Use Your ManualsTo set up your printer and install your printer software, see the Quick Setup booklet. This User’s Guide contains

Troubleshooting6-12Printing is too slow.Your printer switches to the modem port or won’t confirm on the printer port (Macintosh). Your printer icon do

Troubleshooting6-13The “Sorry, EPSON Stylus COLOR cannot be used” message appears (Macintosh).You turned the printer on and it is making noise.Fixing

Troubleshooting6-14If you have problems with paper feeding, paper jams, or ejected paper, check here for solutions.Paper doesn’t feed correctly from t

Troubleshooting6-15Paper doesn’t feed correctly from the tractor feeder.Multiple pages feed at the same time.Try this Then do thisRemove the continuou

Troubleshooting6-16Paper jams inside the printer.Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled.Try this Then do thisTurn off your printer, open the cover,

Troubleshooting6-17Solving Miscellaneous Printout ProblemsIf your printout results are not what you expected, try these solutions.Characters are incor

Troubleshooting6-18The image is inverted as if viewed in a mirror.The printer prints blank pages.Possible cause SolutionYou used a Flip Horizontal opt

A-1AYou can use the EPSON Plot! utility to open and scale HPGL or HPGL/2 plotter files and then print them on your printer. Follow the instructions in

Using EPSON Plot!A-2Printing With EPSON Plot!Before starting EPSON Plot!, do the following to prepare for printing:◗ Install the EPSON Stylus COLOR 30

Using EPSON Plot!A-34. Select Printer Setup from the File menu.5. Select the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 printer, if necessary, and click Options. You see

Introduction5Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and TipsYou’ll find this information throughout your manual:Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodil

Using EPSON Plot!A-4See Chapters 1 and 4 for information on managing the print job while it prints. 11. When you’re finished printing with EPSON Plot!

B-1BPrintingPrinting method On-demand ink jetNozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 128 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 192 nozzles, 64 of each

SpecificationsB-2Fontscpi=characters per inch.Note: The printer always uses the fonts you selected with your software application. You need to use the

SpecificationsB-3Paper Paper type Size Paper types Thickness WeightSingle sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) A4 (210 × 297 mm)A5 (148 × 210 mm)Legal (8.5

SpecificationsB-4Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest

SpecificationsB-5EnvelopesA: The minimum top margin is 0.33 inch (8.5 mm).BL, BR: The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).C: The min

SpecificationsB-6MechanicalPaper feed method Friction, tractor feederPaper path Sheet feeder, front entryManual feeder, rear entryTractor feeder, rear

SpecificationsB-7Safety ApprovalsSafety standards UL 1950 with D3, CSA C22.2 950 with D3EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class BInterfacesParallel interfaceF

SpecificationsB-8Changing Printer Settings With Default-Setting ModeYour printer includes internal default settings that are active whenever you turn

SpecificationsB-93. While holding down the Media Type button, press the Operate button to turn on the printer to enter default-setting mode. Hold down

Introduction6EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.c

SpecificationsB-10List of Default-Setting OptionsThe table below lists all the options available for each default setting. The factory defaults are li

SpecificationsB-11Auto CR (IBM XL24E mode only)Off, On In IBM XL24E mode, lets you select whether the printer performs a carriage-return line-feed ope

SpecificationsB-12Banner mode Off, On When you turn this mode On, banner paper is treated as continuous paper, even with the paper-release lever in th

G-1Glossarybanding The horizontal lines that sometimes appear when printing graphics. See also MicroWeave.buffer The portion of the printer’s memory u

GlossaryG-2Error Diffusion This halftoning setting smooths out edges by randomly placing dots of varying colors. ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard

GlossaryG-3media Materials upon which data is printed, such as envelopes, plain paper, special paper, and transparencies.MicroWeave Printing technolog

GlossaryG-4serial interface See interface.spool The process by which the printer driver converts the print data into codes that your printer understan

I-1IndexAAccessories, EPSON, 6Adhesive sheets, see Self adhesive sheetsAdjust lever, see Thickness leverAdjustingcut-off position, 3-29, 3-32loading p

IndexI-2Continuous label paperloading, 3-16Media Type setting, 3-4Continuous paperpage length setting, B-11printing on, 3-15 to 3-19removing, 3-19 to

IndexI-3HHalftoning setting, 2-6Head Cleaning utility, 5-2HelpEPSON, 5 to 6online, 1-11 to 1-12High Speed setting, 2-7Horizontal banding, 6-4Host syst

Introduction7Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely an

IndexI-4MicroWeave setting, 2-7Mirror images, 6-18Monitor3 utility, 4-6 to 4-7Monitoring ink level, 1-7 to 1-8, 4-5, 4-8More Settings dialog box, 2-4

IndexI-5Printer driver, accessingControl Panel, 1-5 to 1-6Macintosh applications, 1-9Windows applications, 1-2Printer software, using, 1-11 to 1-12Pri

IndexI-6Transparencieschoosing, 3-3printing on, 3-4specifications, B-3 to B-4Transporting printer, 5-9 to 5-10Troubleshooting, 6-1 to 6-18UUnit ID num

Introduction8◗ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is dama

Introduction9◗ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six mon

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1-11It’s easy to print all your color and black-and-white documents with your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000. First you have to set up your printer and insta

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Basic Printing1-2Setting Printer Options from Windows ApplicationsThis section describes the options you’ll need to set for all your everyday printout

Basic Printing1-33. If you don’t see the dialog box shown in step 2, click the Main tab.4. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic so the printe

Basic Printing1-49. Click the Paper tab and choose your paper size and feeding source.The default Paper Source is Auto Sheet Feeder, for the paper tra

Basic Printing1-5While you’re printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog box appears, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. (With Wi

Basic Printing1-6Setting Default Options in Windows 3.1 1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main group. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. 3

Basic Printing1-7Checking Printer StatusWhile your document is printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog box appears on your screen. (With Windows NT, you

Basic Printing1-8The following status information also appears:◗ Media CheckA check in the Perform Media Check before printing box means this function

Basic Printing1-9Printing from a MacintoshWhen you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software settings for each application you us

Basic Printing1-106. Choose Print from the File menu or click the print icon in your application. You see a dialog box like the following:7. Choose th

Basic Printing1-1110. Press the Media Type button on the printer’s control panel to select the media you loaded in the printer and selected in step 9.

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Basic Printing1-12the Help button at the bottom of the dialog box for help related to the items on that dialog box. Then select a help topic. You can

Basic Printing1-13Using the Control PanelLightsThe lights on your printer’s control panel show the printer’s status and alert you to problems, such as

Basic Printing1-14Ink Out BYellowBMagentaBCyanBBlackWhen an Ink Out light flashes, your ink supply is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge.

Basic Printing1-15ButtonsOperate PTurns the printer on and off.LF/FFFeeds paper line by line. Loads a single sheet or advances continuous or banner pa

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2-12When you want to print presentation graphics, photographs, or other special projects, you can use the custom settings in your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3

Custom Printing2-2You see one of the following dialog boxes:Note:When you use Advanced settings, the Quality/Speed slider disappears.Click Advanced, t

Custom Printing2-33. Select Color or Black Ink.4. Click Advanced, and then Custom Settings. You see a list of project types.5. Follow these guidelines

Custom Printing2-48. Select the correct Paper Source, Paper Size, and other options for the media and feeder you’re using. 9. Check the Current Settin

Custom Printing2-53. Click Advanced, and then click More Settings. You see the More Settings dialog box:WindowsSome of these options are automatically

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Custom Printing2-64. Choose one of the following Print Quality options:◗ EconomyFor low-resolution rough drafts on plain paper. Saves ink.◗Normal - 36

Custom Printing2-79. Choose any of the following print options. Some of these settings are automatically selected or disabled by the Print Quality (re

Custom Printing2-8Customizing Color SettingsYou can choose from several color adjustment modes or manually adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, an

Custom Printing2-92. Choose one of the following Color Adjustment Modes or choose another mode, as described in step 4:◗AutomaticAnalyzes the color in

Custom Printing2-104. To fine-tune color correction for video/digital images or to closely match screen colors, choose one of these modes instead of a

Custom Printing2-11ColorSync uses profile information from each device—including your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000—to achieve accurate color matching. Firs

Custom Printing2-12Saving Custom SettingsAfter you’ve fine-tuned your printer settings for a special project, you can save your settings as a group wi

Custom Printing2-13Deleting Custom SettingsIf you no longer need a customized setting, follow these steps to delete it:1. Select Advanced mode. 2. Cli

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3-13Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 lets you print on just about any kind of paper you want to use. You can get great results printing on plain paper, le

vContentsIntroductionPC System Requirements 1-2Macintosh System Requirements 1-3How To Use Your Manuals 1-4Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 1-5

Printing on Special Media3-2Using Special Media TypesThe type of paper or other media you use is one of the most important factors in determining the

Printing on Special Media3-3Media name Size Part numberEPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper LetterA4LegalBSuper A3/BA217 in. × 22 in.16.5 in. × 49.2 ft r

Printing on Special Media3-4Media Loading and Software Settings GuidelinesWhether you print on plain paper or special media, you need to load it accor

Printing on Special Media3-5Additional Media Loading Guidelines◗ If the corresponding Media Type option for your paper is not shown in the Media Type

Printing on Special Media3-6cleaning sheet for more information. Be sure to load the cleaning sheet in the paper tray with the cut corner positioned a

Printing on Special Media3-7Loading Paper in the Paper TrayYou can load any type of paper up to 17 inches wide (432 mm) in the paper tray, but do not

Printing on Special Media3-84. Open the printer hood and remove the paper tray cover.5. If you’ll be printing on paper that is 16.5 inches (420 mm) wi

Printing on Special Media3-96. Slide the left edge guide to match the approximate width of your paper. Then move the center support midway between the

Printing on Special Media3-109. Load the stack with the printable side face down and slide it all the way into the feeder. Gently press the stack agai

Printing on Special Media3-11If you are loading 4 × 6-inch photo paper, place the paper face down with the short edge leading into the printer.10. Sli

Contentsvi2 Custom PrintingUsing Predefined Advanced Settings 2-1Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects 2-4Customizing Color Settings 2-8Usi

Printing on Special Media3-1213. Now follow the instructions in Chapters 1 or 2 to select the correct Paper Source, Paper Size, and other settings in

Printing on Special Media3-133. Set the thickness lever backward to the 0 position for plain paper, ink jet paper, transparencies, transfer paper, and

Printing on Special Media3-146. Slide the left edge guide to the approximate width of your paper.7. Load the paper with the printable side face up and

Printing on Special Media3-158. Now follow the instructions in Chapters 1 or 2 to select the correct Paper Source, Paper Size, and other settings in y

Printing on Special Media3-163. Move the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position.4. Set the thickness lever backward to the 0 pos

Printing on Special Media3-176. Pull up the blue sprocket-lock levers to unlock them so you can slide the sprockets into position.7. Slide the left sp

Printing on Special Media3-1810. Arrange the continuous paper stack so the printable side is face up. Fit the first four holes over the sprocket pins

Printing on Special Media3-1914. Follow the instructions in Chapters 1 or 2 as necessary to send a print job. Be sure to select Tractor Feeder as the

Printing on Special Media3-202. Lift the printer hood and tear off the printed pages at the perforation by pulling it across the tear-off edge.If the

Printing on Special Media3-21Adjust the paper’s loading position if you notice that printing is too high or low on the page and the position cannot be

Contentsvii4 Managing Print Jobs and Network PrintingManaging Print Jobs With Windows 4-1Using the Spool Manager 4-2Using the Status Monitor 4-4Ma

Printing on Special Media3-22Adjusting the Tear-off PositionFirst make sure that continuous paper is loaded and parked in the current tear-off positio

Printing on Special Media3-232. To switch to single sheet printing, move the paper-release lever backward to the single sheet position.To switch to co

Printing on Special Media3-24Loading Roll Paper1. Before you load roll paper, follow the instructions on page B-8 to set up the printer for banner pri

Printing on Special Media3-254. Open the banner paper cover.5. Slide both edge guides as far away from the center as they can go.6. Position the banne

Printing on Special Media3-267. Make sure the roll paper is tightly wound on the roll. While holding both ends of the roll, slowly feed the paper into

Printing on Special Media3-274. Click the Paper tab. You see a dialog box like the following:5. If you’re printing on roll paper, select Manual Feed S

Printing on Special Media3-286. At the end of the Paper Size list, choose User Defined. The following dialog box appears:Type in your paper’s width in

Printing on Special Media3-2911. When your print job finishes printing, the printer feeds the paper to the default cut off (or tear off) position (as

Printing on Special Media3-30Printing a Banner from a MacintoshFollow these steps to print a banner or other custom-size project on a Macintosh:1. Cre

Printing on Special Media3-316. Type a name for your custom size in the New Paper Size box. Then type your paper’s width in the Width field and a leng

Contentsviii6 TroubleshootingDiagnosing Problems 6-1Running a Self Test 6-2Improving Print Quality 6-3Solving Printing Problems 6-7Fixing Paper P

Printing on Special Media3-32Before printing on another type of paper, be sure to change the Paper Source, Paper Size, and Media Type settings in your

Printing on Special Media3-336. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the paper backward. 7. Using your hands, roll back the paper all the way out of t

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4-14Your printer software includes several utilities for managing print jobs. You can use them to monitor your printer’s status, set up large jobs to

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-2◗ The Status Monitor also starts automatically when you send a job to the printer. It displays on your scre

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-3Deleting a Stalled Print JobIf you have trouble printing, it may be because of a stalled print job. Follow

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-4Using the Status MonitorThe Status Monitor displays automatically in the Despooler window when you send a p

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-53. Click the EPSON Status Monitor icon.You see the Despooler window with the Status Monitor (Media Check, P

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-6Managing Print Jobs With Windows NTWindows NT 4.0 servers and workstations include a messenger service to a

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-7Using EPSON Monitor3The EPSON Monitor3 utility lets you continue to work on your Macintosh while your docum

1/IntroductionYour EPSON Stylus® COLOR 3000 printer is the ideal output device for high-quality, large format graphic and business communication piece

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-8Using the Macintosh Status MonitorYou can use the Status Monitor to check the level of ink in your printer

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-9Network Printing on a PCYou can use your printer on a network under Windows or another network operating sy

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-10You see this window:4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port. You see the Add Standard TCP/IP Pri

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-11Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 4.0 If you installed an optional network interface card in your pr

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-12Using the Printer Software’s Built-in Network Support for Windows Me/98/95To use your printer software’s b

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-13Setting Up Remote SystemsFollow these steps to set up client computers on the network:1. Open the Spool Ma

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-144. Click the Details tab. The following dialog box appears:5. Click the Add Port button, then specify the

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-15Network Printing on a MacintoshIf you want to use your printer on an AppleTalk® network, you need to insta

Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing4-16Setting Up the Printer for AppleTalkMake sure your printer is turned on and then follow these steps to set

5-15It’s easy to keep your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 printer working at its best. All you have to do is follow the simple instructions in this chapter f