User ManualTable of ContentsFront Matter1FCC Compliance Statement3Contents5Introduction9Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips9Options and Accessories10Where To Get Help11Windows System Requirements11Macintosh System Requirements12Important Safety Instructions13Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions15Printer Parts16Front16Back16Control Panel17LCD Screen17Chap 1-Setting Up the Printer19Unpacking and Connecting the Printer19Installing Ink21Connecting to Your System23Connecting Directly to the Computer23Windows23Macintosh25Connecting to a Network26Configuring the Network Interface26Printing a Network Status Sheet28Installing the Printer Software28Adding the Network Port31Updating Your Printer Firmware33Checking the Current Firmware Version33Downloading and Updating the Firmware34Chap 2-Handling Paper and Other Media35Selecting Media for Your Printer35Guidelines for Using Epson Media36Using Cut Sheet Paper36Cut Sheet Paper Paths37Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette38Using the Front Manual Feed Slot43Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot46Using Roll Paper48Roll Paper Guidelines48Removing and Installing the Spacer49Loading the Paper onto the Spindle50Placing the Paper in the Printer51Removing Paper from the Spindle53Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper54Cutting Roll Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter54Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper55Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper56Creating Custom Paper Configurations56Selecting Custom Paper Configurations58Chap 3-Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows59Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper60Choosing Basic Print Options61Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting63Choosing Color Management Options65Choosing Roll Paper Options67Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options70Choosing Page Layout Options73Choosing Paper Configuration Options74Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings77Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings80Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group80Importing a Custom Settings Group81Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group81Editing Printer Driver Settings82Managing Print Jobs83Using the Progress Meter83Optimizing Print Speed84Setting Monitoring Preferences86Chap 4-Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh87Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper88Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options89Choosing Advanced Media Control Options95Choosing Roll Paper Settings96Controlling Borderless Image Expansion98Creating a Custom Preset and Printing99Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings100Managing Print Jobs103Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting104Chap 5-Managing Color With Profiles107Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile107Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile107Selecting Print Settings and Printing110Windows Printing With a Color Profile111Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile111Selecting Print Settings and Printing113Chap 6-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer115Alert Lamp115Checking Printer Status and Part Life115Printing Status Information116Viewing Status Information116Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver117Checking and Cleaning the Print Head118Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities118Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel120Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head121Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head121Running Cleaning Cycles122Aligning the Print Head123Replacing Ink Cartridges124Changing the Black Ink Cartridge128Changing the Date and Time129Using Maintenance Mode129Replacing the Paper Cutter131Removing the Old Cutter131Installing the New Cutter133Replacing the Maintenance Tanks135Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank136Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank137Cleaning the Printer139Transporting or Storing the Printer139Preparing the Printer for Shipment140Setting Up the Printer After Transportation140Chap 7-Solving Problems141Diagnosing Problems141Checking Error Messages and Lights142Improving Print Quality150Solving Operational Problems154Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems155Solving Paper Problems157Clearing Paper Jams158Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver161Macintosh OS X161Windows161Appendix A: Specifications163Clearing Stored Print Information163Environmental163Electrical163Dimensions and Weight164Printer Interfaces164Safety Approvals164Media164Roll Paper164Cut Sheets165Printable Area165Ink Cartridges166Index167Size: 5.55 MBPages: 174Language: EnglishOpen manual
