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L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 COVER.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 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 printer.
R R4C6020 Rev. 1 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size 7/12/01 FRONT.FM Pass 3 Where to Find Information This Startup Guide Provides you with the basic information you need to start using your EPSON STYLUS PRO 7500 and its optional and consumable products.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 FRONT.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Note: If your hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference Guide, view it directly from the CD. Online Help Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer. (Online help will be automatically installed when you install the printer software.) See your Online Guide for information on accessing online help.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 FRONT.FM Pass 3 For using your printer with a Macintosh To use this printer, your Apple® Macintosh® must meet the following system requirements. You also need a USB cable to connect this printer to Apple Macintosh computers. Minimum system Recommended system PowerPC PowerPC 604e 300 MHz or higher processor System 7.6.1 System 7.6.
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Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 START.TOC Pass 3 Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A Few Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 START.TOC Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Chapter 2 Printing and Printer Management Loading Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the roll paper to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Cut Sheet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SAFTY.FM Pass 3 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SAFTY.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SAFTY.FM Pass 3 A Few Precautions When using the printer ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer. ❏ Always turn the printer off using the Power button on the control panel. When this button is pressed, the Operate light flashes briefly then goes off.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SAFTY.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey ❏ For best results, shake the ink cartridge gently before installing it. c Caution Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously. ❏ Once you install an ink cartridge, do not remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The printer may not determine the correct level of ink remaining. ❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SAFTY.FM Pass 3 When choosing a place for the printer ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. ❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SAFTY.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey For United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited. Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SAFTY.FM Pass 3 The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Chapter 1 1 Setting up the Printer with Your Computer Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Using a USB connection (For Windows 98, Me, and 2000 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Connecting the Printer The method you use to connect the printer to your computer depends on whether you want to send print jobs directly to the printer using the printer’s built-in parallel interface or a USB connection, or send print jobs to the printer over a network using an optional interface card. To connect the printer using the builtin parallel interface, see the next section.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector beside the interface connector. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel port.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Note: ❏ The EPSON Printer Port and DMA transfer features (For Windows 95 and 98 only) of the EPSON printer driver you installed are not available with USB connection. They are available only with the parallel interface connection. For information on the EPSON Printer Port and DMA transfer, see the Online Guide. ❏ You need to select COMPAT in the PARA. I/F setting of SelecType mode.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Using an optional interface card 1 Available optional interface cards The optional Ethernet Interface Cards listed below let you use your printer on a network. The Ethernet card automatically detects the protocols on your network, so you can print from Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000; and Macintosh on an AppleTalk network.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot, and lift off the plate. Be sure to keep the screws to use when you re-install the shield plate. 5. Set the DIP switches and jumpers on the card, if necessary. See the interface card’s documentation for details. 6.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 8. Connect a compatible interface cable to the interface card and to your computer. If the cable has a ground wire, secure it with one of the screws. Also, if you are using more than one computer, reconnect the other interface cable. 9. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug in the power cord.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Installing the Printer Software After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSON STYLUS PRO 7500” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 For Windows 1 Follow these steps to install your printer software. 1. Make sure that your printer is off. 2. Turn on your computer and start Windows. If the New Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears, click Cancel. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. The Installer dialog box appears.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 5. Windows 95 and NT users should proceed to step 6. For Windows 98 users, follow the on-screen instructions to turn on your printer. The printer port configuration starts automatically. For printers connected via USB cable, the USB device driver installation starts automatically at this point. 6. When a message appears informing you that installation is complete, click OK.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 2. Click the icon for your printer, then click Properties on the File menu. 3. Click the Details tab and make sure that EPUSBx: (EPSON Stylus Pro 7500) is displayed in the Print to the following port list box. Note: If the correct port is not displayed, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of the Online Guide.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey For Macintosh c Caution: Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software. Follow these steps to install your printer software. 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD-ROM shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. The EPSON printer software disk opens automatically. 2. If a single Installer icon appears, double-click the icon.
R R4C6020 Rev. 1 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Selecting your printer in the Chooser for Macintosh After you have installed the printer software on your Macintosh, you need to open the Chooser and select your printer. You must select a printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected. 1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Setting up Your Printer on a Network For Windows 95, 98, and Me This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it. First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which it is connected.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 4. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) check box and click OK. 5. In the Network window, click OK. 6. In the Control Panel, double-click Printers. Note: ❏ If a dialog box requesting the Windows 95 or 98 CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, then follow the messages on the screen.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 8. Select Shared As, enter the printer information as needed, then click OK. Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 3. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. Click Next. 1 4. Click Network printer, then click Next. 5. Click Browse. 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey For Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Note: This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share your printer, consult your network administrator. This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 4. Click OK. 1 Note: Do not choose any drivers from the Alternate Drivers list. Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. The following dialog appears. Select Local Port, then click New Port.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 5. The following dialog appears. In the text box, type the following information: 1 \\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of the shared printer Then click OK. 6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close to return to the Ports menu.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 7. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and the check box is selected. Click OK to close the printer driver. For Macintosh This section tells you how to set up the printer for use on an AppleTalk network. By setting up your local printer as a shared printer, it becomes connected to the network and can be used by other computers.
R R4C6020 Rev. 1 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu and click the printer's icon. Then select the port to which the printer is connected. 3. Click the Setup button. The following dialog box appears. 4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as needed. 5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser. 6.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. On each computer from which you want to access the printer, select Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your printer’s icon and select the printer port you want to use from the Select a printer port box on the right.
R R4C6020 Rev. 1 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size 7/12/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 3. If the following dialog box appears, enter the password for the printer, then click OK. 4. Select the appropriate Background Printing option button to turn background printing on or off. 5. Close the Chooser.
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Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Chapter 2 2 Printing and Printer Management Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Attaching the roll paper to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Loading the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Loading Cut Sheet Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Loading Roll Paper Attaching the roll paper to the printer To attach the roll paper to the printer, follow the steps below. 1. Place the roll paper on a flat surface so that the paper unwinds in the direction as shown below. 2. Slide the roll paper onto the spindle until it fixes into place on the fixed flange.
R R4C6020 Rev. 1 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 3. Slide the movable flange onto the spindle until it fixes into place in the end of the roll paper. 4. Open the roll paper cover.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 5. Hold the roll paper spindle so that the fixed flange is on the right side. Then place the spindle on the groove on top of the printer once. Note: To mount the spindle correctly, match the color of the end of the spindle with the mounting bracket.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 6. Lift the spindle again, then place it on the mounting brackets inside the printer. 7. Close the roll paper cover until it locks into place or see “Loading the roll paper” to load the paper.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Loading the roll paper To load roll paper, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure that the printer is on. 2. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Roll Auto Cut light or Roll Cutter Off light comes on. c Caution: Depending on the kind of paper used, automatic cutting may not be possible. 3.
R R4C6020 Rev. 1 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 4. Open the roll paper cover. 2 5. Load the paper into the paper insertion slot.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 6. Pull the paper down a small way through the paper insertion slot. Note: If the bottom edge of the paper does not come out below the lower cover, open the lower cover by pulling down on the handles, then pull the paper through. 7. Holding the bottom edge of the paper, roll back the roll paper using the flange on the right to remove the slack.
R R4C6020 Rev. 1 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 8. Pull the paper set lever all the way up, then close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel. 9. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the paper automatically feeds into the printing position. READY appears on the LCD panel. Note: Even if you do not press the Pause button, the print heads move, the paper automatically feeds into the printing position.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Now you are ready to print on the roll paper. Make the printer driver settings, then send a print job. See “Printing from Your PC” on page 2-14 or “Printing from Your Macintosh” on page 2-20. Loading Cut Sheet Media To load a cut sheet longer than 483 mm (long edge of Super A3/B size), see the next section.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 3. Make sure the Operate light and Pause light are not flashing, then push the paper set lever all the way down. LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel. c Caution: Do not move the paper set lever while the Operate light or Pause light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. 4. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot until it comes out below.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 5. Pull the paper set lever all the way up. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel. 6. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the sheet automatically feeds into the printing position. READY appears on the LCD panel. Note: Even if you do not press the Pause button, the print heads move, the paper automatically feeds into the printing position. READY appears on the LCD panel.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Loading cut sheet with a length of 483 mm (long edge of Super A3/B) or shorter To load cut sheet media with a length of 483 mm or shorter, follow the steps below. c Caution: As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality. 1. Make sure that the printer is on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 4. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the sheet automatically feeds into the printing position. READY appears on the LCD panel. Now you are ready to print on the cut sheet media. Make the printer driver settings, then send a print job. See “Printing from Your PC” on page 2-14 or “Printing from Your Macintosh” on page 2-20.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 2. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Properties, or Options. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. The driver settings window appears. 3. Click the Main tab to display the Main menu. 4. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 6. Make sure the Automatic radio button in the Mode box is selected. Note: When Automatic is selected, the printer driver takes control of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type setting and Ink setting. 7. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears. Drag the slider left or right depending on which is more important.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 9. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Source list. 10. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list/Page Size list (available only for Roll Paper (Banner)). Note: Most Windows applications feature paper size and page size settings that override similar settings in the printer driver. 11.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 13. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout menu. 14. Make sure the Normal radio button in the Reduce/Enlarge box is selected. 15. Click the OK button at the bottom of the window. The screen returns to the Print dialog box (or a similar dialog box). 16. Click Close, OK, or Print to print. You may need to click a combination of these buttons.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will appear, showing the progress of printing and the status of your printer. For details, see “Printer Software” in the Online Guide. Cancelling printing from your PC To cancel the printing in progress, press the Stop button on the EPSON Progress Meter. You can also pause or restart printing. To pause printing, press the Pause button.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Printing from Your Macintosh After loading the paper, you are ready to print your document from your Macintosh. Note: To ensure print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition before printing. See Chapter 3, “Checking the Printer’s Condition.” Making the printer driver settings To make the printer driver settings, follow the steps below.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 3. Select the type of paper you loaded in the printer from the Paper Source list. 4. If you are using roll paper, set the Roll Paper Option as required.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 7. Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears as shown below. Note: You can also open the Print dialog box by pressing the Options button in the Page Setup dialog box. 8. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list. Note: The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first. 9.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 11. Adjust Speed and Quality in the Mode box if a slider appears. Drag the slider left or right depending on which is more important. This setting is usually automatically decided in accordance with your Media Type setting.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 MANAG.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 3. Click the name of the document which is printing in the stop button to cancel Document Name list, then click the the print job. When background printing is off 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 2. Hold down the J key while pressing the period key [.] to cancel the print job.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 CONDI.FM Pass 0 Chapter 3 3 Checking the Printer’s Condition Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Accessing the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 CONDI.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Using Printer Utilities To ensure print quality, you may need to check the printer’s condition using the following utilities from the printer software. Note: You can also check from the printer’s control panel. See “The Control Panel” in the Online Guide.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 CONDI.FM Pass 0 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern You can check the print head nozzles from your computer with the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software. Note: Do not start the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress. Doing so may smudge your printout. Follow the steps below: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded in the printer. (A4 or wider paper) 2.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 CONDI.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Note: Actual tests are printed in color. Missing segments in printed lines in your nozzle check indicate that the ink nozzles are clogged and the print heads require cleaning. c Caution: Make sure that the nozzle check pattern printing is complete before you start printing. Otherwise, print quality may suffer.
R R4C6020 Rev. 1 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey A5 size 7/12/01 CONDI.FM Pass 0 Follow the steps below: 1. Make sure the lights on the control panel do not indicate that ink is low or ink is out. 2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer utilities” on page 3-2. 3. Click the Head Cleaning button. 4. Follow the messages on your screen. The Pause light on the printer flashes during the cleaning cycle, which takes about one minute to complete.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 CONDI.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey Note: Actual tests are printed in color. In the check pattern, if you find that segments are still missing from the test lines, you may need to repeat the head cleaning function and print the nozzle check pattern again. If print quality does not improve even after repeating this procedure several times, turn the printer off and leave it alone overnight. Then, clean the head again.
Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey R R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 CONDI.FM Pass 0 2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer utilities” on page 3-2. 3 3. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 4. Follow the messages on your screen. The printer prints the head alignment patterns. 5. Choose the set number that has the smallest gaps in each alignment pattern. In the example below, the marked set numbers have the smallest gaps.
L R4C6020 Rev. 1 A5 size 7/12/01 CONDI.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: DAI A. Kobayashi K. Araki K. Nishi DAI K. Ramsey 6. Select the number you chose in step 5 (for example, number 4), then click Finish. Note: If the set with the smallest gaps is unclear and cannot be selected, click the Realignment button and repeat from step 5.
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