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R260.book Page 2 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment.
R260.book Page 3 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Exif Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Printing From Start to Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R260.book Page 4 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 54 55 56 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R260.book Page 5 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Welcome Your Epson Stylus® Photo R260 is a full-featured printer. With its exceptional speed and print resolutions, you can print superior photographs and use it for all of your everyday printing, plus print directly onto CDs and DVDs.
R260.book Page 6 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains instructions on loading paper, printing with Windows and Macintosh,® printing borderless photos, printing on CDs and DVDs, direct printing from a digital camera or mobile phone, maintaining your printer, and solving basic problems.
R260.book Page 7 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Printing From Start to Finish Loading Paper The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your job. If you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. For the best results, you’ll want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your printer. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy.
R260.book Page 8 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 3. Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. If it is not, push the tray lever up to reposition the front tray. Caution: Before you move the tray lever, make sure no paper or other objects are on the front tray and the front tray is not extended. Do not touch the front tray when you move the tray lever. Do not move the tray lever while the printer is printing. 4.
R260.book Page 9 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 5. Slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). 8 × 10-inch or Letter-size paper 4 × 6-inch or 5 × 7-inch paper Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ■ Don’t load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable side face-up. It’s often brighter or whiter than the other side.
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R260.book Page 11 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Printing in Windows Follow the instructions in this section to print a document or photo using basic print settings. For instructions on printing borderless photos, see page 20. For instructions on printing with Advanced print settings, see your on-screen User’s Guide. 1. From the File menu, click Print. Select your printer here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected. 3.
R260.book Page 12 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM You see the basic print settings window: Select the type of document you’re printing Select PhotoEnhance™ to automatically correct photos Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation Click here for more options 4.
R260.book Page 13 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 7. For more printing options, click the Advanced button. Then select the following settings as necessary.
R260.book Page 14 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM During printing, the following window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use these buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see how much ink you have left. Click to pause or resume printing Click to cancel printing Click to purchase ink Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the ) paper button on your printer.
R260.book Page 15 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Printing With a Macintosh Follow the instructions in this section to print a document or photo using basic print settings. For instructions on printing borderless photos, see page 20. For instructions on printing with Advanced print settings, see your on-screen User’s Guide. Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup.
R260.book Page 16 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 7. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Select the type of paper you’re using Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Click Print 9. You can also choose other print settings by selecting these options in the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages: Select the number of copies or a page range. ■ Layout: Select page layout options.
R260.book Page 17 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM ■ Extension Settings: Select a wider platen gap if ink smears on sheets or envelopes. ■ Summary: View a list of all your selections. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 10. Click the Advanced button to change the Print Quality, High Speed, or Mirror Image settings. Note: For the highest quality on selected papers, you can select Photo RPM (5760 × 1440) from the Print Quality pop-up menu.
R260.book Page 18 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM The following window appears and shows the progress of your print job. If necessary, you can click the print job to select it, then use these buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the ) paper button on your printer. 13. When you’re finished, close the printer window or Print Center.
R260.book Page 19 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
R260.book Page 20 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful snapshots and enlargements, without trimming, on these papers and sizes: Paper name Sizes Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches Letter (8.
R260.book Page 21 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus printer will last for many years. The special Epson Claria inks designed for your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored. For best results, always use Epson papers.
R260.book Page 22 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM You see the following screen: Print icon 3. Click the Print icon at the top of the screen, then select Print. Click Options, then select Printer Properties 4. Make sure your printer is selected, then choose the size and type of paper that you loaded in the printer.
R260.book Page 23 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Note: If you’re not sure which paper type to select, see the table on page 20. 5. Click Options in the lower right corner of the screen and select Printer Properties. 6. When you see your printer’s properties window, select Photo as the Quality Option setting. 7. Click the Borderless check box. Read the message and click OK. 8. Click the Page Layout tab.
R260.book Page 24 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 3. Click the Print icon at the bottom of the screen. 4. Click Next. You see a Picture Selection window: 5. Select the photo(s) you want to print and click Next. You see the Printing Options window: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series Click Printing Preferences 6. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected, then click Printing Preferences.
R260.book Page 25 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM You see the following window: Select Photo Click here for photos without white borders Click here for more settings 7. Select Photo as the Quality Option setting. 8.
R260.book Page 26 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 12. Click OK. 13. At the Photo Printing Wizard screen, click Next. You see a Layout Selection window: Full page photo print 14. Select Full page photo print and click Next to begin printing. Macintosh 1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus Photo R260 3. Select Stylus Photo R260 from the Format for pop-up menu. 4. Select a borderless Paper Size. 5.
R260.book Page 27 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 6. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 7. From the File menu, select Print. Select Stylus Photo R260 Select Print Settings 8. Select Stylus Photo R260 in the Printer pop-up menu. 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10.
R260.book Page 28 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. You can print on both regular 12-cm and 8-cm mini CDs and DVDs. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for printing.
R260.book Page 29 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly. Then follow these steps: 1. Open the front cover, then set the front tray to the CD/DVD position by pulling the tray lever down. Caution: Before you move the tray lever, make sure no paper or other objects are on the front tray and the front tray is not extended. Do not touch the front tray when you move the tray lever.
R260.book Page 30 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM To print on a small CD or DVD (8-cm), place the small CD/DVD adapter on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter. Caution: Make sure you always use the small CD/DVD adapter when you print on 8-cm CDs or DVDs and that the CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the tray; otherwise the printer may be damaged. 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Always use this piece with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 3.
R260.book Page 31 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 4. Follow the instructions in “Designing and Printing in Windows” below or “Designing and Printing on a Macintosh” on page 36 to design and print with Epson Print CD. Designing and Printing in Windows You can use Epson Print CD to create and print a disc design with images, graphics, and text. Designing a CD or DVD 1. Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, select EPSON Print CD, then select EPSON Print CD again. 2.
R260.book Page 32 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 5. To add text, click the button. Enter your text and use the tabs to apply formatting and special effects, then click OK. (To open the window again, double-click any block of text.) 6. To curve a single line of text, click the text in the main window and drag the red “handle” up or down. Then adjust it using the other handles that appear. 7. When you’re finished, choose Save as from the File menu to save your file.
R260.book Page 33 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected. 3. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting. 4. Select None as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting. 5. Click Print. Note: You can only print on one CD or DVD at a time.
R260.book Page 34 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R260 Series is selected, then click Print Position Confirmation Pattern. 5. Click Print. The confirmation pattern is printed on the CD or DVD. 6. Remove the CD or DVD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks labeled Top and Right. You’ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for accurate measurements. 7. Open the File menu, select Print, then select Adjust Print Position.
R260.book Page 35 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Adjusting the Print Density If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs, you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density. CDs and DVDs from different manufacturers may absorb ink differently, so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc. Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern, and then make adjustments as necessary. 1. Start Epson Print CD. 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 3.
R260.book Page 36 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Designing and Printing on a Macintosh You can use Epson Print CD to create and print a disc design with images, graphics, and text. Designing a CD or DVD 1. Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Print CD folder, then select EPSON Print CD. 2. To add a background image, click the following window: background icon. You see the 3.
R260.book Page 37 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 5. To add text, click the button. In the Text Settings window, type your text, then use any of the options in the window to format it. You can also use options in the Color Settings and Object Settings windows. 6. To curve a single line of text, click the text in the main window and drag the red “handle” up or down. Then adjust it using the other handles that appear. 7. When you’re finished, choose Save as from the File menu to save your file.
R260.book Page 38 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM You see the following: Click here and select Stylus Photo R260 Select your CD or DVD type Click None Note: You can only print on one CD or DVD at a time. When the copies setting is set to 2 or more, remove each CD or DVD from the tray after it has been printed, and then place the next CD or DVD on the tray (see “Inserting a CD or DVD” on page 28 for loading instructions). Then press the ) paper button to resume printing.
R260.book Page 39 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 3. Select Print from the File menu. Click Print Position Check Pattern 4. Make sure Stylus Photo R260 is selected, then click Print Position Check Pattern. 5. Click Print. The confirmation pattern is printed on the CD or DVD. 6. Remove the CD or DVD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks labeled Top and Right. You’ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for accurate measurements.
R260.book Page 40 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 7. Open the File menu, select Print, then select Position Adjustment. You see a screen like this: 8. Click Value Entry, then input the Top distance (from your measurement) in the Top Space box. Enter the Right distance (from your measurement) in the Right Space box. 9. Click OK to save the measurements. Adjusting the Print Density If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs, you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density.
R260.book Page 41 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM If you would like to adjust the color, open the File menu, select Print, and make the Color Correction setting lighter or darker as necessary. Then, repeat steps 3 through 6 (but select either Second Time or Third Time in the Test Print Pattern section, depending on whether you’re printing your second or third pattern on the disc). Note: You can print three density patterns on one disc. Each pattern is printed in a different location. 7.
R260.book Page 42 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera or phone to the external interface port on the front of the printer. 4. Turn your camera or phone on. 5. Use your camera or phone to select the photos you want to print, adjust any necessary settings, and print your photos. See your camera or phone manual for details.
R260.book Page 43 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or dots or lines are missing, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility.
R260.book Page 44 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM You see a screen like the following: 4. Click Print or Next. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 5. If there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, click Clean. Then skip to step 3 on page 45 to clean the nozzles. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1.
R260.book Page 45 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM ■ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R260 Series in the printer list, click OK, then select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer makes noise and the green P power light flashes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. You may damage it.
R260.book Page 46 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red H ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). Ink button and light When you print, you’ll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or expended. When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best.
R260.book Page 47 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM You see a window like this one: Note: To see the part numbers for the ink cartridges currently installed in your printer, click Information. ■ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R260 Series in the printer list, click OK, then select EPSON StatusMonitor. You see a window like this one: Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge.
R260.book Page 48 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for each color in your Epson Stylus Photo R260.
R260.book Page 49 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: The ink cartridges are designed to contain any excess ink and prevent leakage. Careful handling is recommended, however. Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or its surrounding area. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Don’t remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Don’t touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge.
R260.book Page 50 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position.
R260.book Page 51 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 5. Lift up the cartridge cover. 6. Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Dispose of it carefully. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and don’t drink the ink. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
R260.book Page 52 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before you install it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
R260.book Page 53 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 10. If you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps 6 through 9 before continuing with step 11. 11. Close the cartridge cover. 12. Close the printer cover and press the H ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one and a half minutes.
R260.book Page 54 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark lines, you may need to align the print head. Note: You may also see lines in your printouts if your cartridges are low on ink or you need to clean the print head. Before you align the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. See page 8 for details. 1. Turn on the printer.
R260.book Page 55 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM 6. Look at the four sets of patterns in your printout. For each set, look at the printed squares to determine which one in each set is the most even, with no streaks or lines, and enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen. If every square in a set contains a line or lines, select the square with the thinnest line or lines. Then click Realignment and Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step. 7.
R260.book Page 56 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for transportation by packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges. Leave the ink cartridges installed.
R260.book Page 57 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Solving Problems See “Diagnosing Printer Problems” below to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be. If you cannot solve the problem, see “Where To Get Help” on page 69. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer’s lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 59).
R260.book Page 58 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Lights Explanation Red H ink light and green P power light are on One of the cartridges is expended or not installed. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps in “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 46 to install it. If you have just installed a new cartridge, it may be incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed. Reinstall it or replace it with the correct cartridge, as described on page 46.
R260.book Page 59 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer or some other source. Before you run a printer check, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. See page 8 for details. 1. Make sure no lights are indicating errors. See page 57 for more information. 2. Turn off both the printer and computer.
R260.book Page 60 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Problems and Solutions Tip: If you don’t find the information you’re looking for in this section, please check the on-screen User’s Guide. You may find additional information in the User’s Guide that will help you solve your problem. Setup and Software Installation Problems Tip: Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website at epson.com/support for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R260 printer software.
R260.book Page 61 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM ■ For Windows 2000, if you see an error message or your software doesn’t install correctly, you may not have software installation privileges. Contact your System Administrator. ■ Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in Device Manager. See your Windows help system for details. If it’s not working, contact your computer manufacturer.
R260.book Page 62 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile. Your printer is performing routine maintenance. Printing is too slow. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 70. If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed. You may also need to: ■ Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open programs that you’re not using.
R260.book Page 63 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure you load paper with the printable side face-up. The printable side is usually the brighter or whiter side of the paper. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face-down (the printable side should be face-up). If it’s damp or curled, reload a new stack of paper. ■ When printing on special paper, check the instructions in the paper package.
R260.book Page 64 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Your printout is grainy. ■ Try using a higher quality paper. ■ Select a higher print quality setting; see page 12 (Windows) or page 16 (Macintosh) for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 54 for instructions. ■ You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; see your software documentation. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Clean the print head; see page 43 for instructions.
R260.book Page 65 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Make sure the paper support extension is pulled up. ■ If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the sheet feeder, reload it against the right edge, then slide the left edge guide against the paper. ■ If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the sheet feeder, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and carefully reload it. ■ If paper jams, press the ) paper button to clear the jam.
R260.book Page 66 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Printed CDs or DVDs are dirty. Clean the rollers as described on page 28. The CD/DVD won’t feed into the printer. Make sure you gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the front tray until the arrow marks on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray match each other. Make sure both sides of the CD/DVD tray slide underneath the brackets on the front tray. See page 28. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted.
R260.book Page 67 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM You see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 70. Then try printing again. ■ If you’re using Windows, make sure your printer is selected. For Macintosh OS X, make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows. ■ If you’re using a switch box or USB hub with your printer, connect the printer directly to your computer instead. Too many copies are printing.
R260.book Page 68 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Macintosh 1. Quit all running applications. 2. Insert the Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 3. Open the Epson CD-ROM desktop icon. 4. Double-click the English folder, then double-click the OSX folder. Note: You may have to scroll down to see these folders. 5. Double-click the Installer icon. Note: If the Authenticate dialog box appears, enter your password or phrase and click OK. 6.
R260.book Page 69 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
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R260.book Page 71 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through the slots. Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation.
R260.book Page 72 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM ■ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust. ■ Do not place the printer near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight. ■ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing.
R260.book Page 73 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM ■ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing. ■ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information such as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
R260.book Page 74 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
R260.book Page 75 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of original purchase.
R260.book Page 76 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 3:31 PM fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with nonEpson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred.
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Epson Paper and Ink— Designed to Work Together You can purchase genuine Epson paper and ink online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Or you can purchase from an Epson authorized retailer. To find the nearest retail store, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Epson Papers Epson papers are specially coated to work with genuine Epson inks for optimal image quality and maximum longevity.
Epson Paper and Ink— Designed to Work Together You can purchase genuine Epson paper and ink online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Or you can purchase from an Epson authorized retailer. To find the nearest retail store, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Epson Papers Epson papers are specially coated to work with genuine Epson inks for optimal image quality and maximum longevity.
