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Pbasics.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 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 printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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Pbasics.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing Borderless Photos Windows Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing On CDs or DVDs Cleaning the Roller Designing CDs and DVDs Inserting a CD or DVD Printing Your Design Adjusting the Print Position Adjusting the Print Density Using PRINT Image Matching Using Film Factory Using the P.I.M.
Pbasics.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 6 Uninstalling Printer Software Windows Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9x Where To Get Help 109 109 110 110 111 Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Energy Star Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc.
Pbasics.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Welcome! Your EPSON Stylus® Photo R300 Series printer can print pictures directly from your digital camera’s memory card. You can create true BorderFree™ photos directly from your printer in a variety of sizes perfect for albums or framing. You get quick and easy snapshots just minutes after taking pictures with your digital camera.
Pbasics.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM About PRINT Image Matching Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer includes support for EPSON’s revolutionary PRINT Image Matching™ technology. PRINT Image Matching lets your digital camera and printer work together automatically to produce the best prints possible.
Pbasics.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM About Your Software The printer software CD-ROM that came with your printer includes all the software you need for printing. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print from your computer without it. Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com.
Pbasics.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For basic printing without a computer, see the Quick Reference card.
Pbasics.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen: Click here to expand the table of contents Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents, then click on the topic you want to view. ■ If there’s a right arrow ■ Click the down arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click a topic. to close a subtopic list.
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Pbasics.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Using EPSON Paper EPSON offers a wide variety of papers that let you customize your projects and achieve professional results.
Pbasics.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 1. Make sure the paper support is open and the extension is raised up. 2. Place your paper against the right edge of the feeder. Make sure the printable (whiter or glossier) side of the paper is face up. If you are loading multiple sheets, fan the stack of paper before loading it to prevent paper jams. Note: Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide.
Pbasics.book Page 15 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Loading Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time: 1. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder. Load them with the printable side facing you, flap-edge to the left. Then slide the left edge guide against the envelopes. Tip: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time. Load with the printable side up 2.
Pbasics.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Storing Your Photos With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.
Pbasics.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing Without a Computer Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you print photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital camera’s memory card, choose settings from the control panel, and press the green Print button. Before you start, make sure you plug in the printer, turn it on, install ink cartridges, and load paper, as described on your Start Here sheet.
Pbasics.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Using Your Camera’s Print Settings Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer is designed to work hand-in-hand with the latest advances in digital cameras. With PRINT Image Matching, you can get beautiful print results from all your digital photos, easily and automatically. And with PictBridge or DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use your camera to select which photos you want to print—before you even get home to your printer.
Pbasics.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Getting Photos into the Printer Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer can print photos stored: ■ On a memory card (see below) ■ In a digital camera (see page 20) ■ On a data storage device, such as a CD-R drive or an Iomega Zip drive (see page 20) ■ On a Bluetooth-enabled device with the optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter (see page 41) The file storage device should comply with DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) Version 1.0.
Pbasics.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM After a moment, the printer reads and counts the number of images on your card. When it’s done, your images are available for printing. Note: Insert just one card at a time. The printer can’t read multiple cards at once. Removing a Memory Card When you’re finished printing from a memory card, make sure the light below the card slot is not flashing before you remove it.
Pbasics.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM When you connect a digital camera or storage device, the printer treats it like a memory card. Follow these steps to connect it: 1. Remove any memory cards from the printer. (If you leave a card in the printer, images will be read from the card instead of your camera or external storage device.) 2. Connect the USB cable from your camera or data storage device to the EXT I/F USB port on the front of the printer.
Pbasics.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Choosing Basic Mode or Advanced Mode You can select Basic mode to create quick and easy 4 × 6-inch photo prints using EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Advanced mode lets you print with any paper type and size that is available, and lets you change quality settings and make other adjustments to your photos. You can also use Advanced mode to perform maintenance functions from your printer’s control panel.
Pbasics.book Page 23 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing an Index An index print shows small, numbered images of all the photos on your memory card—and includes the date each picture was taken. This enables you to select the photos you want to print. If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300M printer with the preview monitor, you may not need to print an index. 1. Load your paper in the printer. See page 14. 2. Highlight Select Photo, then press OK. 3. In the Select Photo menu, use the to select it. 4.
Pbasics.book Page 24 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Selecting One Photo You can select a photo, then print one or more copies of it on a page using a variety of layouts. If your printer doesn’t have the preview monitor, first print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (see page 23). 1. Highlight Select Photo, then press OK. 2. In the Select Photo menu, use the and buttons to highlight the number of the photo you want to print, then press OK to select it. 3.
Pbasics.book Page 25 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Selecting a Range of Photos You can select a range of photos to print if you took a set of photos that you want to print out at once. If your printer doesn’t have the preview monitor, first print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 23). 1. Highlight Select Photo, then press OK. 2. Highlight Range, then press OK. and 3.
Pbasics.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing Your Selected Photos Once you’ve selected your photos, follow these steps to start printing: 1. Load your paper in the printer. See page 14. 2. Press the and Type menu. buttons to highlight Paper Type, then press OK to enter the Paper 3. Highlight the type of paper you’ve loaded, then press OK. (If you’re not sure about the paper type, see the table on page 27.
Pbasics.book Page 27 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM If you’ve selected a set of photos with the Individual option, or if you’re using DPOF or PictBridge, the number of copies is automatically determined (it’s displayed as Pages next to the Copies setting); you cannot change this setting. 7. If you like, you can make further changes before printing. See “Touching Up Your Photos” on page 29, “Cropping and Sizing Your Photos” on page 31, and “Adding Photo Information” on page 32. 8. Press the Print button.
Pbasics.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM One-Touch Printing If there are settings you may use often, you can create your own custom settings and recall them at any time by pressing the Custom button. 1.
Pbasics.book Page 29 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Touching Up Your Photos Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your photos even without a computer. Two basic types of adjustments are available. Note: These settings affect only your printed pictures. They do not change your original image files. These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you’re done.
Pbasics.book Page 30 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM ■ PhotoEnhance adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of your photos. ■ None if you don’t want to use P.I.M., Exif, or PhotoEnhance. 4. To boost the appearance of small images taken from mobile phones and low-resolution PDAs, press the button to choose Small Image Enhancer, then highlight On and press OK. (Make sure to turn this option off when printing most photos, or your printer will print slowly.
Pbasics.book Page 31 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Cropping and Sizing Your Photos Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you decide how your photos fit on the page with two options: Crop and Fit to Frame. 1. Press the button to highlight More Options, then press OK. 2. To print only a portion of your image, highlight Crop and press OK. You can choose from 18 preset cropping options. The dimensions 1.2× and 1.5× indicate how much the printed part of your photo is zoomed.
Pbasics.book Page 32 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 3. Choose an option and press OK. (Choose Off to turn off cropping.) 4. If your photo is too long or wide to fit inside the available space on your selected layout, part of the image will be automatically cropped. If you want to turn off automatic cropping (leaving white space at the edges of the photo), highlight Fit to Frame and press OK, then highlight Off and press OK.
Pbasics.book Page 33 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing Special Layouts Using special EPSON paper, you can make greeting cards, CDs, jewel case inserts, and iron-on transfers without even turning on your computer. You can buy the following EPSON papers for your projects: ■ EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards—S041606 ■ EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper—S041153 To order EPSON paper, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
Pbasics.book Page 34 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing Greeting Cards With EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards, you can create your own personalized cards by printing your photo right on the front of each card. 1. Select the photo you want to use, as described on page 22. 2. Follow the instructions in the paper package to load a sheet of greeting card paper with the support sheet behind it. Make sure the paper is loaded with the cut corner in the upper right. Make sure the cut corner is here 3.
Pbasics.book Page 35 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing With Iron-On Transfer Paper With EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, you can transfer your photos to T-shirts, aprons, or just about any cotton or cotton-blend fabric. The printer automatically creates a mirror-image of your photo so that any text looks correct once it’s transferred. 1. Select the photo you want to use, as described on page 22. 2. Follow the instructions in the paper package to load a sheet of transfer paper.
Pbasics.book Page 36 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing On CDs or DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print your photos directly on any ink jet- printable CD or DVD. You can print on regular 12-cm CDs and DVDs. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs for printing. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with this printer. Cleaning the Roller Before you print on CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to clean the roller inside the printer.
Pbasics.book Page 37 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your ink-jet printable CDs or DVDs before you print. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors when you burn the data. If you plan to print large numbers of CDs or DVDs, it’s a good idea to print a small sample, then wait a day and check the quality to make sure it is satisfactory. Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on.
Pbasics.book Page 38 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 4. Place a standard-size CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lays flat in the tray. Caution: Printing on small CDs (8 cm) is not supported when printing without a computer and may cause damage to the printer. See page 67 for instructions on printing on small CDs. 5. Insert the tray carefully, making sure it is level, not tilted up or down. Push the tray under the tab and the two rollers.
Pbasics.book Page 39 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing Jewel Case Inserts You can create custom jewel case inserts with your photos. The printer adds cutting and folding lines that will let you fit the insert in any standard-sized plastic jewel case (not available for the small CD format). Note: This feature is available when printing from the printer’s control panel only. 1. Select the photo you want to use, as described on page 22. 2. Load letter-size paper into your printer.
Pbasics.book Page 40 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 3. Connect a USB cable from your drive to the EXT. I/F USB port on the front of the printer. EXT/IF USB port 4. Press the Direct Save button. 5. Press OK. When you see the “Beginning Backup” message, press OK again to start the backup procedure; you may have to follow additional instructions on the printer screen. All the photos on your card are copied to your Zip disk or CD-R. Depending on how many photos there are, this may take several minutes.
Pbasics.book Page 41 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Using a Bluetooth Device With Your Printer To send and print photos wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, and computers, you can use the optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, available from EPSON. The Bluetooth Photo Print adapter (C12C824142) is available from your local retailer or the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or you can visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
Pbasics.book Page 42 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter Hold the Bluetooth adapter by the section that is connected to the printer, and pull it out from the USB connector, as shown below. Caution: Do not remove the adapter while it is communicating with another device or while the printer is printing (while the blue light is flashing). Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction. Do not remove the adapter by pulling on the upper section.
Pbasics.book Page 43 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing With Bluetooth When you print using Bluetooth, you need to make print settings using the printer’s LCD panel, then send an image to the printer from your device. Below is a basic description of how to print using the Bluetooth Photo Print adapter and this printer. See the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Photo Print adapter and your Bluetooth-enabled product for detailed printing instructions. 1.
Pbasics.book Page 44 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Choosing Bluetooth Settings If necessary, use your printer’s LCD panel to choose settings for Bluetooth wireless communication. You may need to enter a passkey for your printer, or turn on encryption, depending on the settings for the Bluetooth-enabled device from which you want to print. 1. Press the button on your printer to choose More Options and press OK. 2. Choose settings in the Bluetooth option menus listed below.
Pbasics.book Page 45 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Menu Item Settings Description BT Encryption On/Off Select On to encrypt communication. Encryption requires that a four-digit Passkey be entered into a device before it can communicate with and print from the printer.
Pbasics.book Page 46 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Resetting Default Settings This table lists the default settings for your printer. You may need to reset your settings to the defaults before printing. 46 Option Default Setting Crop Off Filter None Automatic Correction P.I.M.
Pbasics.book Page 47 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing From Your Computer When you print from your computer, you can edit and enhance photos, create custom CDs or DVDs with your text or photos, or create greeting cards and calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet.
Pbasics.book Page 48 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Copying Photos to Your Computer If you’ve taken digital photos with your camera, you can insert the memory card into your printer’s memory card slot and copy the photos to your computer. You can access the contents of the card just like any drive on your computer. 1. Make sure your computer and printer are connected by a USB cable and turned on. 2.
Pbasics.book Page 49 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 4. When done copying your photos, remove the card as described on page 50. Caution: If you access the card from your computer and delete files from the card, add files to the card, or format the card, the card may not work correctly with your camera and the printer may not be able to read the files on the card. Always format cards and delete pictures using your camera, and do not copy files to the card from your computer. Configuring PhotoStarter 1.
Pbasics.book Page 50 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Removing a Memory Card Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card, follow the steps below to remove it. Be sure to remove any cards before unplugging the USB cable from your printer. Caution: Do not eject a card while the processing light is flashing, or without performing the steps described below, or you may lose data on the card. Be sure all cards have been removed before unplugging the USB cable. 1.
Pbasics.book Page 51 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 3. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 4. Select the following in the Printing Preferences or Properties window: Select the type of document you’re printing Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 5.
Pbasics.book Page 52 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 6. Select the paper Type for the paper you’ve loaded. See “Selecting the Correct Paper (Media) Type” on page 61 for more information about paper types. 7. Select other settings as shown above. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 8. Click OK. 9. At the Print window, click OK or Print to start printing. During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job.
Pbasics.book Page 53 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Basic Printing on a Macintosh After you create your document, follow the basic steps in one of these sections to print it: ■ For Macintosh OS X applications, see below. ■ For Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x applications, see page 56. Printing in OS X If you’re printing from an OS X compatible application, follow the steps below to print a document.
Pbasics.book Page 54 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 6. Select Print from the File menu. You see a screen like this: Select the same printer feature you chose in the Format for menu on the Page Setup window Click here and select Print Settings 7. Open the Printer menu and select Stylus Photo R300. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 9.
Pbasics.book Page 55 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 10. You can also choose these options in the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages, to select the number of copies or a page range ■ Layout, to select page layout options ■ Output Options, to save your print job as a PDF file ■ Color Management, to select ColorSync,® adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of all your selections 11. Click Print.
Pbasics.book Page 56 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see the following: Make sure you see SP R300 Series Select your paper size Select the orientation of your document 2. Make sure SP R300 Series is selected. If not, you need to select your printer in the Chooser. 3. Select the correct Paper Size, Orientation, and other settings. Then click OK. Note: To print without borders, see page 62.
Pbasics.book Page 57 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 5. You can make changes to the following settings: ■ Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll through the Media Type list). If you’re not sure which setting to select, see page 61. ■ Set the Ink option to Color to print a color document or black-and-white photo. To print a black text document, click Black. ■ Set the Mode option to Automatic. It’s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper.
Pbasics.book Page 58 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Customizing Your Print Settings You can use custom settings for color management, printing at higher resolutions, and selecting a variety of special effects. Customizing Windows Print Settings You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts. 1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window. 2.
Pbasics.book Page 59 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can: ■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print. ■ Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings. ■ Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 5 to select layout options. 4.
Pbasics.book Page 60 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Customizing Macintosh Print Settings 1. In Macintosh OS X, click Advanced Settings. In Macintosh OS 8.6 or 9.x, select Custom under Mode, then click Advanced. Select a higher print quality (select Photo RPM for the best print quality on photo and glossy paper types) 2. Select a higher print quality, if necessary. (Some settings may not be available, depending on your selected paper type.) 3. Adjust any Color Management settings, if necessary.
Pbasics.book Page 61 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Selecting the Correct Paper (Media) Type When printing, always be sure to select the correct Media Type setting. This tells the printer what kind of paper you’re using so it can adjust the ink coverage accordingly. Here are the settings you should choose for your paper when printing from your computer: *For this paper . . . Select this Paper (Media Type) setting . . .
Pbasics.book Page 62 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos without margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements without trimming. Paper type or Media Type setting Paper name Sizes EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 8 × 10 Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.
Pbasics.book Page 63 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Load your paper, then follow the steps below for your operating system. Insert paper against the right edge Slide the left edge guide against the paper ■ Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscape-oriented photos. ■ Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. ■ Load premium papers up to 20 sheets at a time. ■ Check the paper package for additional loading instructions.
Pbasics.book Page 64 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM You see the following screen: Select the type of document you’re printing Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Type setting. 4. Choose Sheet as the paper Source setting. 5.
Pbasics.book Page 65 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Macintosh OS X 1. Select Page Setup from the File menu. You see this window: Select Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) Choose the correct paper size 2. Open the Format for menu and select Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder - Borderless): 3. Choose the correct Paper Size. Caution: When printing with borders using a custom paper size, make sure the selected size matches the paper you loaded and is within the printable area for the printer.
Pbasics.book Page 66 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. Select Page Setup from the File menu. You see this window: Click this box for borderless printouts Choose the paper size and source 2. Select the correct Paper Source and Paper Size, and check the Borderless box. 3. Click OK. 4. Select Print from the File menu and then click Print.
Pbasics.book Page 67 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printing On CDs or 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 standard-size 12-cm CDs and 8-cm mini CDs. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs for printing.
Pbasics.book Page 68 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Designing CDs and DVDs You can use EPSON Print CD to create and print a design with images, graphics, and text. 1. To add a background image, click the the following: Windows or Background icon. You see a window like Click here to select a new background image Macintosh 2. Do one of the following: ■ Windows: Click the File tab, then click Browse to locate the folder where your images are stored and click OK.
Pbasics.book Page 69 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 3. If you want to modify the template or enhance your image, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Click the background icon, then click Image Adjustment. ■ Macintosh: Use any of the available editing features. You can adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma, or apply mosaic, blur, or special color effects. Macintosh Windows 4. To add text, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Click the text button to add a text block on the CD image.
Pbasics.book Page 70 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 5. To curve a single line of text, click the text, then drag the red “handle” up or down. 6. When you’re finished, choose Save as from the File menu to save your file. Note: To check your design, it’s a good idea to print it on a sheet of plain paper before printing on a CD or DVD. Make sure you have plain paper loaded in the printer, then follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” on page 72 to print.
Pbasics.book Page 71 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 2. Lower the CD/DVD tray guide. Lower tray guide 3. Place the CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lays flat on the tray. To print on a small CD (8 cm), place the small CD ring on the tray first, then place the CD inside the ring. Caution: Make sure you always use the small CD ring when printing 8 cm CDs and that the CD and ring lay flat on the tray; otherwise the printer may be damaged.
Pbasics.book Page 72 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 4. Insert the tray carefully, making sure it is level, not tilted up or down. Push the tray under the tab and the two rollers. Don’t push the tray in too far; line up the arrows exactly. Load tray under tab Line up arrows Keep tray level 5. Follow the instructions in “Printing Your Design” below to print with EPSON Print CD. Printing Your Design After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you’re ready to print. 1.
Pbasics.book Page 73 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM ■ Macintosh OS X: Make sure Stylus Photo R300 is selected and the Paper Size is set to A4. ■ Macintosh OS 9: Make sure Stylus Photo R300 is selected, the Paper Source is set to Manual Feed, and the Paper Size is set to A4. 3. Click OK. 4. Open the File menu and select Print. Then do one of the following: ■ Windows: When you see the screen below, click OK.
Pbasics.book Page 74 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM ■ Macintosh OS X: When you see the screen below, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Choose Print Settings Choose CD/DVD for the Media Type setting, then click Print. Choose CD/DVD ■ Macintosh OS 9: When you see the screen below, click Print. 5. Click OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). Note: After you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully.
Pbasics.book Page 75 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM If you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for “Adjusting the Print Position” below and “Adjusting the Print Density” on page 77. Adjusting the Print Position If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way you want, you may need to adjust the printing position. Use the blank cardboard position check disk included with your printer, or an extra CD.
Pbasics.book Page 76 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 6. Click OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). The confirmation pattern is printed on the position check disk or CD. 7. Remove the position check disk or CD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks (distances labeled A and B as shown). You’ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for these measurements. 8. Open the File menu and select Adjust Print Position. You see a screen like this: Enter measurements here 9.
Pbasics.book Page 77 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 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 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. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 70. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3.
Pbasics.book Page 78 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Using PRINT Image Matching With PRINT Image Matching (P.I.M. or P.I.M. II), special print instructions are saved in your digital photo files. For example, macro mode pictures might include print commands for sharpness and clarity, while portrait mode pictures might emphasize soft focusing and subtle flesh tones.
Pbasics.book Page 79 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 2. Click View, then choose Roll. You see a screen like the one below: Click Roll to create a new roll, or . . . click an existing roll PRINT Image Matching photos are marked here Note: If you need help with Film Factory, select it from the Help menu or check the on-screen Getting Started Guide that was installed with Film Factory. 3. Select a “roll of film” or click the Roll button and select New Roll. 4.
Pbasics.book Page 80 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 7. Click a button on the left to select a print option. For example, click the Standard Prints button. You see buttons for each step you need to follow, as shown. Note: You can rotate, trim, and correct for red eyes and still retain Print Image Matching or Exif Print image quality with your photo. However, if you adjust other settings, such as brightness and color, your P.I.M. or Exif Print data and image quality will be lost. To ensure you keep P.I.M.
Pbasics.book Page 81 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 2. Windows and Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.
Pbasics.book Page 82 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 5. If your photo doesn’t look right in the preview, click the Back button to change your settings. (Click the Detailed Preview button for a closer look.) 6. Select the number of copies you want to print. 7. Leave the PRINT Image Matching and/or Exif Print box checked for the best results when printing photos containing P.I.M. and/or Exif Print data. 8. Click the Print button at the top of the screen. ■ Windows: Your pictures are printed.
Pbasics.book Page 83 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Importing a P.I.M. Image 1. If you’re using Photoshop Elements, change your color settings before importing a P.I.M. image. Select Color Settings from the Edit menu, then select Full color management optimized for Print and click OK. 2. Open the File menu and select Import > PRINT Image Matching II. You see a window like this: 3. Select the folder containing your P.I.M. or Exif Print images. (In Windows, all your files are listed; on a Macintosh, only P.
Pbasics.book Page 84 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 8. Select and open more images, or click Cancel to close the Open PRINT Image Matching II file window. (If you don’t want the window to remain on the screen after you open a file, uncheck Import consecutively.) 9. Follow the steps in the next section to print your P.I.M. image. To keep the P.I.M. header information intact for use in other P.I.M.-enabled programs, keep the original file; don’t use the Photoshop Save command.
Pbasics.book Page 85 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 4. Select the paper you’re printing on as the Media Type. 5. Windows: Click Custom, then click Advanced. You see the Advanced options. Macintosh OS X: Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, then click Advanced. Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x: Under Mode, click Custom, then click the Advanced button. You see the Advanced screen. 6. Select Photo, Best Photo, or Photo RPM as the Print Quality. 7. Windows: Select No Color Adjustment and click OK.
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Pbasics.book Page 87 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working its best, and preparation steps for moving your printer.
Pbasics.book Page 88 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, 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. You can clean the print head either from the printer’s control panel or using your printer software.
Pbasics.book Page 89 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 102. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed.
Pbasics.book Page 90 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM When an installed cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the b error light is off.
Pbasics.book Page 91 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 4. Open the cartridge cover. 5. 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 do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
Pbasics.book Page 92 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 7. Lower the cartridge into the holder, with the green circuit board facing the front. Then gently push the cartridge down until it is firmly seated. 8. If you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Close the cartridge cover. 10. Press the left front corner of the cartridge cover forward to lock the cover into place. 11. Press OK and close the printer cover.
Pbasics.book Page 93 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head. You can align the print head either from the printer’s control panel or using your printer software. To align the print head from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network); see your on-screen Reference Guide for details.
Pbasics.book Page 94 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. 3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. 4. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display and preview monitor.
Pbasics.book Page 95 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
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Pbasics.book Page 98 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Control Panel Messages Display Solution Ink out. Black: T0481 Cyan: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486 Replace the ink cartridges shown with new ones. The genuine EPSON ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. Paper load error. Load paper correctly and press Maintenance. Load paper in the sheet feeder, and press the ( maintenance button to turn this light off. The printer resumes printing.
Pbasics.book Page 99 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Display Solution Close the CD/DVD guide. Close the CD/DVD guide, then press the ( maintenance button. If the CD/DVD tray is inserted, remove the CD/DVD tray, then close the CD/DVD guide. The CD/DVD tray is not set correctly. Reload the tray, then press the maintenance button. Reload the CD/DVD tray, then press the ( maintenance button. The inserted card cannot be used with this printer. Use a compatible and formatted memory card. (See page 19.
Pbasics.book Page 100 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Running a Printer Check You may need to run a printer check to see if a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 3. Turn on the printer. 4. Press the ( Maintenance button. 5. Press the 6. Use the button to highlight More Options, then press OK.
Pbasics.book Page 101 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Setup or Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about two minutes. Wait until charging finishes before you turn off the printer, or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on. ■ Make sure the ink cartridge cover is closed completely and no packing material remains in the printer.
Pbasics.book Page 102 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you’re printing from your computer, make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 113. ■ If you’re printing from your computer, run a printer check as described on page 100. If the check page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly.
Pbasics.book Page 103 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM ■ In the Advanced options, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on. ■ If your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect USB devices that you’re not using. Note: Borderless printing takes longer than normal, especially near the edges of the paper. Printing without a computer is also a bit slower. ■ If you are printing a landscape photo without a computer, it takes longer for the printer to rotate and process the image.
Pbasics.book Page 104 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM ■ If you’re printing from a computer, make sure the paper Type/Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see page 61 for guidelines. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 89. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 93 for instructions. Your printout is blurry or smeared.
Pbasics.book Page 105 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 93 for instructions. ■ You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; see your software documentation. Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 88 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 89.
Pbasics.book Page 106 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. ■ If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Press the b maintenance button to eject the paper, and then select the correct paper size. ■ If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Make sure the paper support extension is pulled up.
Pbasics.book Page 107 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM CD/DVD Printing Problems Images and text are not centered on the CD/DVD. Adjust the print position as described on page 75. Ink smears on the CD/DVD or printing is too light. ■ Adjust the print density as described on page 77. ■ Adjust the brightness or contrast as described on page 68. ■ Make sure you’re using ink-jet printable CDs or DVDs.
Pbasics.book Page 108 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. ■ Make sure the paper is positioned correctly in the feeder, all the way to the right. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. ■ See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for your paper size. The margins must be within the printable area of the page. See “Printer Specifications” in your on-screen Reference Guide.
Pbasics.book Page 109 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Uninstalling Printer Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities. For example, this might be necessary when you upgrade your operating system. You don’t need to uninstall Film Factory, the P.I.M. II Plug-in, or your on-screen Reference Guide. Note: Do not turn off or disconnect the printer while you are uninstalling the software. Windows 1.
Pbasics.book Page 110 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Macintosh OS X Follow these steps to uninstall EPSON PhotoStarter and Card Monitor, and your printer driver: 1. Open your Applications folder. 2. Drag the EPSON Card Monitor and EPSON PhotoStarter3 for X folders to the trash. 3. Open the Utilities folder (in the Applications folder). 4. Double-click the Print Center icon. 5. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R300 and then click Delete. 6.
Pbasics.book Page 111 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM 10. Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu and click the Uninstall button. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Quit when you’re done. 11. In the Drivers folder, double-click the PhotoStarter folder, double-click the OS 8-9 folder, then double-click the Installer icon. When you see the license agreement, click Accept. 12. Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu and click the Uninstall button.
Pbasics.book Page 112 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo R300 or EPSON Stylus Photo R300M) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.
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Pbasics.book Page 114 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 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. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Pbasics.book Page 115 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM ■ If the liquid crystal solution from the display or the preview monitor gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a physician immediately.
Pbasics.book Page 116 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Pbasics.book Page 117 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Pbasics.book Page 118 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 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 new and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
Pbasics.book Page 119 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE.
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Pbasics.book Page 121 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Index A Accessories, 41, 112 Adobe Photoshop, P.I.M.
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Pbasics.book Page 123 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:31 PM Marginless printing, 62 to 66 Margins, incorrect, 108 Media Type setting list of settings, 61 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.
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