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Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 FRONT.FM Pass 2 R ® 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, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 FRONT.FM Pass 2 R Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 Long.toc Pass 2 R Contents Chapter 1 The Control Panel Buttons, Lights and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 Long.toc Pass 2 Accessing the printer utilities for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the printer utilities for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Printer and Option Information (Windows only) . . . . . Getting Information Through Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing help from Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 Long.toc Pass 2 R Printing on thick paper (0.5 mm or thicker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Setting the Paper Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 When feeding paper forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 When feeding paper backward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 Long.toc Pass 2 Print Quality Could be Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal banding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertical misalignment or banding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorrect or missing colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faint printout or gaps . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 Long.toc Pass 2 R Appendix B Customer Support Information Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . For Australian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 1 The Control Panel Buttons, Lights and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Status messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Buttons, Lights and Messages The control panel of the printer consists of 8 buttons, 12 lights, and a 20-character liquid crystal display (LCD). The control panel layout is shown below. Operate Pause Reset 3 sec.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Buttons Power Turns the printer on and off. Press this button while pressing and holding the Pause button to enter the maintenance mode. See “Maintenance Mode” on page 36. Cleaning 3 Sec. Print head cleaning is performed when pressed for three seconds. Before cleaning, make sure that thick paper is not loaded in the printer. Pause (Reset 3 Sec.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Cut/Eject (Enter) Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R When Sheet light is on: Ejects the cut sheet. When Roll Auto Cut light is on: Feeds the roll paper before cutting it. When Roll Cutter Off light is on: Feeds the roll paper a small amount. When Roll Cutter Off light is on and Print Page Line is on: Feeds the roll paper and then prints a page line below the document. See Appendix 1, “PAGE LINE”.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Lights o= On, f= Flashing, n= Off oOperate The printer is on. fOperate The printer is receiving print data or the power has been turned off. nOperate The printer is off. oPaper Out Paper is out or the paper set lever is not in the lower position. fPaper Out Paper is jammed. nPause The printer is ready to print data.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R fInk Out LM Light Magenta ink is low. The Light Magenta ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain replacement ink cartridge. oInk Out Y Yellow ink is out, the Yellow ink cartridge is not installed correctly, or a wrong ink cartridge is installed. fInk Out Y Yellow ink is low. The Yellow ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain replacement ink cartridge.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R INK LOW Ink cartridge(s) is (are) nearly empty. Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated by the Ink Out light(s). When the ink cartridge(s) is (are) out, printing stops. Printing can be resumed after empty cartridge(s) have been replaced. LOAD PAPER Paper set lever is up while loading paper.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R 1. Enter the SelecType mode Make sure that READY is displayed on the LCD panel, then press the SelecType button. The first menu, PRINTER SETTING MENU is displayed. 2. Select a menu Press the SelecType button to select a desired menu. For example: PRINTER SETTING MENU To return to the READY status, press the Pause button. 3. Select an item Press the Item button.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R 6. Exit the SelecType mode Press the Pause button. Note: ❏ To exit the SelecType mode at anytime, press the Pause button. ❏ To return to step 2, press the SelecType button. Press the SelecType button again to exit the SelecType mode. SelecType menus The six SelecType menus are described below.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Printer Setting menu (PRINTER SETTING MENU) This menu allows you to make various settings which change the operation of the printer. PLATEN GAP (Platen gap adjustment) Normally, leave this set to AUTO. If you find that the printed image is smeared, select WIDE. PAGE LINE Select whether page lines are printed on the roll paper.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R INTERFACE (Interface selection) When AUTO is selected, the printer automatically switches between interfaces depending on which one is receiving data first. If no more print jobs have been received, the printer returns to an idle state after 10 seconds or more. You can also select the interface from parallel, serial (for Macintosh), or optional. PARA.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R When the same image is printed with a 3 mm margin and a 15 mm margin and compared, you may notice that part of the right side of the 15 mm margin image is not printed. Bottom 15mm Area to be Clipped Printable area Roll paper Top 15mm 15mm Right Leading edge Print direction 15mm Left INIT.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Printer Status menu (PRINTER STATUS MENU) This menu allows you to see the printer status from the LCD. This menu contains the following settings. VERSION (Firmware version) Shows the firmware version. INK LEFT-C/M/LC/LM/Y/K (Remaining ink) Displays the amount of ink left in the Cyan/Magenta/Light Cyan/Light Magenta/Yellow/Black ink cartridges.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Head Alignment menu (HEAD ALIGNMENT MENU) This menu allows you to correct any head misalignment to obtain optimum printing results. For details, see “Performing the head alignment” on page 24. You can perform the head alignment using the utility for the paper supplied by EPSON.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R If you find that any segments are missing from the test lines in the pattern, you need to clean the print heads. Press the Cleaning button on the control panel for more than 3 seconds or access the Head Cleaning utility from the EPSON printer utilities in your software. SeeChapter 2, “Using the Printer Utilities”.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R 3. Press the Item button. PAPER THICK = STD appears. When you want to print on EPSON media, leave this setting as STD. When you want to print on non-EPSON media, enter the thickness value of the paper in 0.1 mm increments by pressing the + or - button. 4. Press the Enter button to register your value. ADJUST. PATT. = ALL appears. 5.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Patterns #6 and #8 only 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6. After printing, the pattern number and current set number are displayed (for example, #1 = 4). Select the set that has the smallest gaps, then press the + or - button to display the number for that set. Note: If set 4 shows the smallest gaps out of all the printed patterns, the print heads are aligned.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Setting the paper thickness When you use media other than EPSON special media, you may need to set the paper thickness. You can select whether the thickness of the paper you are using is determined automatically (STD (standard)) or by the registered value (1, 2, 3, or 4) in the Paper Settings menu. To register and recall the settings you made, see the following sections.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Paper thickness test pattern example: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 smallest gap 6. See the printed pattern to determine which set of lines are aligned (show the smallest gap), and note the corresponding number. 7. You may see PAPER THICK. NO. = 1* . Press the + or - button to select the number noted in step 5.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R 3. Press the + or - button to select the number registered that you want to use. Then press the Enter button. 4. Press the Pause button to exit the SelecType mode. Printing a status sheet In SelecType mode, a status sheet can be printed to see the current SelecType default values. 1.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R Items Item Parameters HEX DUMP PRINT LANGUAGE ENGLISH*, FRENCH, ITALIAN, GERMAN, SPANISH, PORTUGUE. * Factory set value Hex dump Data received from the host can be printed out in hexadecimal numbers. 1. Load paper into the printer. 2. In maintenance mode, press the Item button to display HEX DUMP. 3. Press the Enter button.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CONTP.FM Pass 2 R 2. If you want to change the language, press the + or - button until a suitable language is displayed. Example: LANGUAGE=FRENCH Press the Enter button to set the language. An asterisk appears after the language as follows: LANGUAGE=FRENCH* 3. To exit the maintenance mode, press the Power button to turn off the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 2 Printer Software Printer Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Accessing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Accessing the printer software for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Accessing the printer software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Printer Software Introduction The printer software features a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top condition. The printer software includes the printer driver and utility menus.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R From Windows applications Open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup. Then click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties. (Depending on your application, you may need to click a combination of these buttons.) You see the printer software window. From My Computer 1. Double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the Printers folder. 2.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Using the Printer Driver The printer driver software allows the computer to control the printer according to the settings you make for your printing requirements. Making the Media Type setting The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Using the Automatic, Custom and Advanced settings The settings are arranged to give you three levels of control over the printer driver, as explained below. Automatic settings The quickest and easiest way to start printing. See “Automatic settings” on page 36 Custom settings Choose from a list of ready-made settings suited to the kind of document you want to print.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Main Menu (for Windows) Print dialog box (for Macintosh) Note: ❏ Depending on the media you choose in the Media Type list while Automatic is selected, a slider appears in the Mode box that lets you choose Quality, Speed, or an intermediate. Select Quality when print quality is more important than speed.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R ❏ Most Windows applications feature paper size and page layout settings that override similar settings in the printer driver. However, if your application does not, you should also verify the settings on the printer driver’s Paper menu. Custom settings The Custom settings let you make a wide range of changes with a single click of the mouse.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 Advanced Photo Good for printing scanned photos and digitally-captured images in high quality. Also helps prevent the misprinting of ink dots that may occur due to the movement of the print heads and paper. ICM ICM (Image Color Matching). This feature automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Advanced settings The Advanced settings give you complete control over your printing environment. Use these settings to experiment with new printing ideas, or to fine-tune a range of print settings to meet your individual needs. Once you are satisfied with your new settings, you can give them a name and add them to the Custom Settings list.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Advanced dialog box (for Macintosh) 2. Select the Media Type loaded in the printer. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting” on page 35. 3. Choose Color or Black in the Ink options. 4. Select a Print Quality setting. 5. Make other settings as needed. For details, see online help.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R To save your Advanced settings, click Save Settings in the Advanced settings dialog box. The Custom Settings dialog box appears: Custom Settings dialog box (for Windows) Custom Settings dialog box (for Macintosh) Type a unique name (up to 16 characters) for your settings in the Name box, and click the Save button. Your settings will be added to the Custom Settings list.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Note: ❏ The names of the ready-made settings provided by EPSON cannot be applied to your new settings. ❏ To delete a setting, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and click Delete. ❏ You cannot delete ready-made settings from the Custom Settings list.
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Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R You can change the following settings: Orientation Use this setting to specify the direction of printing on the page: Portrait (vertical), or Landscape (horizontal). If you need to print close to the bottom of the page, click Rotate by 180°. Printable area Select Centered to position your printout at equal distances from the edges of the paper.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R For Macintosh Open the Layout dialog box. To open the Layout dialog box, click Print on the File menu of your application, then click the Layout icon in the “Print dialog box (for Macintosh)” on page 37. Selecting this setting proportionally enlarge or reduces the size of the image to make it fit the paper size you selected in the Paper Size list.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R To enable Auto Rotate, select the Auto Rotate check box in the Roll Paper Settings box on the “Paper menu (for Windows)” on page 44, or the Auto Rotate check box in the “Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh)” on page 44. Auto Cut When Auto Cut is selected the roll paper will be cut automatically after each print job.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R The Print Page Line operation changes according to the Auto Cut setting as shown. Auto Cut Print Page Line Printer’s Operation Selected Selected Prints page line on the right side only, and cuts paper automatically after the print job. Selected Not selected Cuts paper automatically after the print job.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Nozzle Check To find out if nozzles are delivering ink properly, you can print a nozzle check pattern. If the nozzles are not delivering ink properly, missing dots will be evident in the print pattern. Six nozzles can be checked at a time. c Caution: Before you start printing images, make sure that nozzle check pattern printing is complete.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Accessing the printer utilities for Windows By accessing the printer software, the printer driver and utility menus appear in the printer software window. To use the printer utilities, click the Utility tab in the printer software window, then, click the button of the utility you want to use.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Accessing the printer utilities for Macintosh Open the Print dialog box or Page Setup dialog box and click the Utility icon to open the Utility dialog box. Then, click the button for the utility you want to use. Note: While printing is in progress, pressing any of the utility buttons, except the EPSON StatusMonitor button, may mar your printouts.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Printer ID : 48-48-50-52-50-52 2. Make sure the information in the utility matches the printed information. If not, adjust the information on the screen to match the printed information. 3. Click OK to save your settings and exit the menu.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Getting Information Through Online Help Your printer software has an extensive online help feature, which provides instructions on printing, making printer driver settings, and using printer utilities. Accessing help from Windows Click the Start button, point to Programs and Epson (for Windows 95 and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SOFT.FM Pass 2 R Uninstalling the Printer Software (Windows only) Follow the instructions below to uninstall the EPSON printer driver and utilities for Windows. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon then double-click the Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 3 Printer Status and Print Job Management Checking Printer and Print Job Status for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Using the Progress Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the EPSON Spool Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Checking Printer and Print Job Status for Windows Using the Progress Meter When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen. This meter shows the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information when bidirectional communication between the printer and computer is established.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R You can control printing from the Progress Meter using the stop, pause, and reprint buttons as explained below. Stop Cancels printing Pause Pauses printing until you press it again Reprint Reprints the page currently being printed. Using the EPSON Spool Manager The EPSON Spool Manager is similar to Windows Print Manager.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 If you installed the Status Monitor 2 utility, you can get detailed information on the current status of the printer. Note: ❏ If you have not installed the Status Monitor and want to do so, see “Installing the Status Monitor 2” on page 58.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Note: The following dialog box may appear. If your EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 is connected directly to your computer, select the Monitor local printers check box. If it is connected through a network, select the Monitor Windows shared printers check box. Then click Next.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R You see the Status Monitor 2 window: The EPSON Status Monitor 2 window displays the following information: Printer icons The color of the printer icon indicates the current printer status. Green: Ready. Yellow: Maintenance is necessary. Red: Error has occurred Dimmed: Communication problem between Status Monitor 2 and printer.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R ❏ You can rearrange the order of the printers in the list. Click the Printer Name, Status, or Job Count title bar to change the order of the printers. ❏ You can control the contents of the Status Monitor 2 window using the View menu. See the Status Monitor’s online help.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Current Status menu Provides you with detailed printer status information, a graphic display, and status messages. If a printer error occurs, troubleshooting tips appear in the bottom message box. When ink runs low, clicking the Replace Ink Cartridge button displays cartridge replacement instructions.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Printer Information menu Provides you with information on network connections and other printer resources (for printers connected over a network). For details, see the Status Monitor’s online help.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R 2. Select the printer you want to monitor from the Installed Printers list, and then click Monitoring Preferences on the Settings menu. The dialog box below appears. The following settings are available: ❏ Monitoring Interval You can adjust the monitoring interval by dragging the slider. Note: Setting a short monitoring interval may slow down some applications.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R ❏ Status Alert Select the check boxes to specify when you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear. 3. Click OK to save your settings. Note: If you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear in front of other windows on the desktop, right-click the background monitoring icon and choose Show on Top.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R The following table shows the factors that inversely affect print speed and print quality (increasing one will decrease the other).
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Using Speed & Progress You can make certain print speed settings in the Speed & Progress dialog box. To access this dialog box, click Speed & Progress on your printer software’s Utility menu. High Speed Copies Prints multiple copies of your document faster. Show Progress Meter Displays printing progress while printing.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R To determine whether you need to enable DMA transfer, compare the message below the EPSON Printer Port setting to this table, and take the recommended action. Message Action High Speed (DMA) Transfer enabled. DMA transfer is already enabled. Click OK to close the dialog box. For higher data transfer rates, use DMA Transfer.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R 4. Click the Resources tab and select the Use automatic settings check box to deselect the Automatic Setting. Write down the Input/Output Range settings shown in the Resource settings box. Write down these settings Click here to clear the check box 5.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R 6. Click OK to save the settings. 7. Reopen the Speed & Progress dialog box to verify whether DMA transfer has been enabled. Note: You may not be able to use DMA transfer on some computers even after you make the settings explained above. Consult your computer manufacturer for information on the DMA transfer capability of your computer. Port Configuration (Windows NT 4.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R To access the Port Configuration dialog box, double-click the My Computer icon, double-click the Printer icon, right-click your printer icon, and select Properties. The printer driver window appears. Click the Port tab, then click the Configure Port button. Click the LPT port tab for the port to which your printer is connected, then click the Port Configuration button.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Resources settings (IRQ and DMA) If you have connected your printer to LPT2 or LPT3, making IRQ and DMA settings here may help you speed up printing. Input the same configuration numbers for IRQ and DMA which you have made with your expansion board. See your computer manual to determine the settings for IRQ and DMA.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R To access the Utility dialog box, see “Accessing the printer utilities for Macintosh” on page 51. Note: Installed ink cartridge information is not available. StatusMonitor informs you of the amount of ink remaining as of the time the StatusMonitor was opened. To update ink-level information, click the Update button.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Making Configuration Settings You can select the way the StatusMonitor utility monitors your printer, and the way you will be notified of information. Click the Configuration button in the Utility dialog box. (To access the Utility dialog box, see “Accessing the printer utilities for Macintosh” on page 51.) The Configuration Settings dialog box appears as below.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R The options in this dialog box allow you to make the following settings: Error notification Choose how the StatusMonitor notifies you in case of an error. Warning Choose how the StatusMonitor notifies you if a warning message becomes necessary. Temporary Spool folder Choose the folder for temporary spooling of print data.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Using EPSON Monitor3 To use EPSON Monitor3, you must first turn on Background Printing in the Chooser or in the Background Printing dialog box. Then, after sending a print job to the printer, select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar. This opens a dialog box the same or similar to the one below.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R If you click the Show details arrow, an extension similar to the one below appears at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box. The extended dialog box displays detailed information on a selected document’s printer driver settings.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 STATW.FM Pass 2 R Changing print job priority To change the priority of print jobs in a print queue, follow the steps below. Note: You can also change the priority of print jobs that had print times previously set in the printer driver’s Background Printing dialog box. 1.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 4 Paper Handling Notes for Special Media and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 EPSON special media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Using paper other than EPSON special media . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Notes for Special Media and Other Media Although most types of coated paper will provide good printing results, printout quality varies depending on the paper quality and the manufacturer. Test the printout quality before purchasing large amounts of paper. c Caution: Keep fingers off the printable surface of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Using paper other than EPSON special media When you use paper other than EPSON special media, or print using the RIP (Raster Images Processor), see the instructions included with the paper or RIP system, or contact your supplier for more information.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ 3. Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Slide the roll paper onto the spindle and onto the flange until it fixes into place. 4. Slide the movable flange (removed in step 1) onto the spindle and into the end of the roll paper until it fixes into place. Removing the roll paper from the spindle To remove the roll paper from the spindle, follow the steps below. 1.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 3. Remove the roll paper from the spindle. 4. Attach other roll paper to the spindle (see “Attaching the roll paper to the spindle” on page 81), or if you do not want to attach other roll paper, slide the movable flange back onto the spindle. Note: Store unused roll paper in its original package.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Note: If two roll paper spindles are attached to the printer, keep the unused roll wound up using the roll paper belt, to avoid paper jams. See “Using the roll paper belt” on page 91. 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Make sure that the movable flange is fixed into the end of the roll paper properly.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 3. Hold the roll paper spindle so that the fixed flange is positioned to the right side. 4. Place the right end of the spindle into the right mounting bracket inside the printer. Note: To mount the spindle correctly, match the color of the end of the spindle with the mounting bracket.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 5. Place the left end of the spindle into the left mounting bracket inside the printer. 6. Close the roll paper cover or see “Loading the roll paper” following to load paper.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Loading the roll paper To load roll paper, follow the steps below. Note: You may want to setup the paper basket before printing. See “Setting the Paper Basket” on page 98. (In the illustrations below the paper basket is set to feed paper backwards.) 1. Open the roll paper cover. Make sure that the roll paper is attached to the printer properly.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 4. Make sure the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then pull the paper set lever all the way up. The Paper Out light turns on and LOAD PAPERappears on the LCD panel. c Caution: Do not move the paper set lever up while the Operate light or Pause light is flashing. Otherwise, damage may occur. 5. Load the paper into the paper insertion slot.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 6. Pull the paper down through the paper insertion slot a small way. 7. Roll back the roll paper to remove the slack. Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper is straight and in line with the rows of punch holes. 8. Push the paper set lever all the way down, then close the roll paper cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Note: If the Roll Auto Cut light is on, and the bottom edge of the roll paper was not cut properly after the previous print job, press the Cut/Eject button to recut the edge. 9. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the paper feeds into the printing position automatically. READY appears on the LCD panel.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Using the roll paper belt To keep the roll paper wound up, use the roll paper belt packed with your printer. When you attach two roll paper spindles, paper jams can be avoided. Tap the end of the roll paper belt lightly on the roll paper. The belt will wrap itself around the roll paper. To remove the roll paper belt, simply unwrap it from around the paper.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Cutting roll paper or printing page lines When your print job is finished, the printer cuts the roll paper automatically or prints page lines around the document according to your settings. You can make these settings using the control panel or printer software. Note: Software usually overrides control panel settings. Use your software to make settings whenever possible.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Cutting the roll paper at other times 1. Press the Paper Feed button to position the paper in place for cutting. 2. Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Roll Auto Cut light is on. 3. Press the Cut/Eject button. The roll paper is cut.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 3. Make sure the Operate light or Pause light is not flashing, then pull the paper set lever all the way up. The Paper Out light turns on and LOAD PAPER appears on the LCD panel. c Caution: Do not move the paper set lever up while the Operate light or Pause light is flashing. Otherwise, damage may occur. 4.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 5. Push the paper set lever all the way down. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel. 6. Press the Pause button. The print heads move and the sheet feeds into the printing position automatically. READY appears on the LCD panel. Note: Even if you do not press the Pause button, the print heads move and paper feeds into the printing position automatically.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Printing on thick paper (0.5 mm or thicker) When you load thick cut sheets, such as cardboard, follow the steps below. Note: ❏ Do not load thick paper larger in size than B1 (728 × 1030 mm); otherwise, paper jams may occur. ❏ Always load B1 (728 × 1030 mm) sized thick paper long edge first. You may want to select the Landscape setting in your printer driver. 1.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 5. Load the sheet into the paper insertion slot so that the bottom edge of the paper rests behind the open lower cover. Make sure that the right edge is straight and in line with the vertical row of punch holes. 6. Push the paper set lever all the way down, then close the lower cover. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON appears on the LCD panel. 7. Press the Pause button.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R Setting the Paper Basket To avoid your printouts getting dirty or crinkled, set the paper basket as shown below. You can use the paper basket for both roll paper and cut sheet media. Note: When you print on thick paper, set the paper basket forward to avoid your printouts becoming damaged. See “When feeding paper forward” following. When feeding paper forward 1.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 2. Take the two rods and place them infront of the basket hooks. 3. Hook the shorter rod on the ends of the basket hooks. The longer rod should rest on the floor under the basket hooks.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 4. Push in the top of the paper basket so that the printout will be fed to the front. 5. If necessary, extend the paper basket fabric out on the floor infront of the printer (for large print jobs).
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R When feeding paper backward c Caution: Always load B1 (728 × 1030 mm) size thick paper (0.5 mm or thicker) long edge first and feed the paper forward. Otherwise, damage to your printouts may occur. 1. Fit the ends of the 3 rods into the slots at the ends of the paper basket arms and push the paper basket hooks in.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 PAPER.FM Pass 2 R 2. Pull out the top of the paper basket so that the printout will be fed to the back.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Replacing the Paper Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R Replacing Ink Cartridges The printer’s indicator lights tell you when to obtain a replacement ink cartridge by flashing when ink is low, and when to replace an empty ink cartridge by remaining on when ink is depleted. The LCD panel also displays INK LOW or INK OUT. Note: ❏ Even if only one ink cartridge is empty, the printer cannot continue to print.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R To replace an ink cartridge, follow the steps below. c Caution: Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one. 1. Make sure the printer is on. Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the Ink Out light that is flashing or on. 2. Open the roll paper cover.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 3. Push the lever down so it releases and opens the ink compartment cover to locate the cartridge that needs to be replaced. (The lever is raised.) INK COMPART. OPEN appears on the LCD panel. 4. Pull the clamp of the slot containing the empty ink cartridge forwards.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 5. Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer. w Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 6. Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from the package. 7.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R Note: There is a protection system against improper cartridge insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge smoothly, the type of cartridge may be incorrect. Check the package and production code. 8. Push the cartridge clamp backwards. Make sure the corresponding Ink Out light goes off.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 9. Close the ink compartment cover by pushing the lever down until it clicks into place. The printer returns to the previous status. Replacing the Paper Cutter When the paper cutter does not cut finely, it may be blunt and require replacement. To replace the paper cutter, you need to move the paper cutter holder using the control panel settings.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 2. Press the SelecType button repeatedly until CUTTER REPLACE MENU appears on the LCD panel. Paper Out SelecType Paper Source Roll Auto Cut Roll Cutter Off Item + 3. Press the Item button. CUT. REPLACE = EXEC. appears. Then press the Enter button. WAIT appears and the paper cutter holder moves to the replacement position.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 4. When the paper cutter holder stops at the replacement position, OPEN LOWER COVER appears. Open the lower cover. 5. When REPLACE CUTTER appears on the LCD panel, push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the right to open the casing.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 6. Slowly take your finger off the side pin. The paper cutter raises so it can be removed. Note: Be careful not to let the cutter or the spring coil pop out of the casing. 7. Carefully remove the old cutter from the printer. 8. Remove the new paper cutter from its package. 9. Make sure the spring coil is inside the cutter holder and if necessary, reinstall the coil. 10.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 11. Push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the left to close the casing. 12. Make sure that CLOSE LOWER COVER is displayed, then close the lower cover. The cutter holder moves to the home (far right) position. 13. Wait until READY appears on the LCD panel. Paper cutter replacement is complete.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operation at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights are off. Then unplug the power cord. 2. Open the roll paper cover and remove the roll paper spindles. Also remove any sheet media from the printer. 3.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ c Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R Caution: ❏ Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. ❏ Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. ❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. ❏ Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R Note: If you remove an ink cartridge and then reinstall it, the printer cannot determine the correct level of ink remaining and the corresponding Ink Out light may not flash to warn you even when the cartridge is almost out of ink. After transporting the printer, install unused ink cartridges.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 4. Close the ink valve locks on each side of the printer. Open Close Open Close 5. Remove the left and right side joint cover plates by spreading the ends and pulling outwards, and keep them in a safe place.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R 6. While holding the printer unit, remove the screws from the left and right sides, and keep them in a safe place. 7. Have four people lift the printer unit off of the leg assembly, using the hand grips. The printer unit weighs approximately 100 kg (220 lb) and should be lifted carefully. 8. Move the printer horizontally.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R To move the printer using casters When you want to transport the printer a very short distance such as within the same room, you can slide the printer on its casters. c Caution: Do not slide the printer on angled or uneven surfaces. 1.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 R Setting up the printer after transporting it The steps you need to take to set up the printer after transporting it are almost identical to the steps carried out the first time you set up the printer. When you set up the printer again, see the Assembly and Setup Instructions, and note the following points: ❏ Do not forget to open the side ink valve locks.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 The Printer does not Turn on or Stay on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 The Printer Prints Nothing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Printouts are Not What You Expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly Head cleaning, ink charging, or ink drying is in progress Check to see if the Pause light is flashing. If so, the printer is in the process of head cleaning, ink charging or ink drying. During head cleaning and ink charging, WAIT is displayed on the LCD panel.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R o= On, f= Flashing, n= Off Message and Light Problem Solution LOAD ROLL PAPER The paper source setting in the printer driver is different from the control panel. Make sure the paper source setting in the printer driver is the same as the control panel. Paper is jammed in the printer. Remove the jammed paper.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R o= On, f= Flashing, n= Off Message and Light Problem Solution PUSH LEVER DOWN Paper set lever was released during the printing process or another operation. Push the paper set lever down. Start printing again from the beginning for best results. Paper set is too thick for head cleaning. Push the paper set lever down to remove the paper.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R o= On, f= Flashing, n= Off Message and Light Problem Solution SERVICE REQ.nnnnnnnn A fatal error has occurred. Note the error number “nnnnnnnn” and contact your dealer. See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 161.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R ❏ Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure the printer’s interface cable is securely plugged into the correct terminal of the computer. ❏ Make sure the interface cable specifications match the specifications for the printer and computer.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Printer port setting does not match the printer connection port (Windows) If you use Windows, select the printer port as described below. 1. Click Start, point to Settings and select Printers. 2. Right-click EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 in the Printers window, then select Properties. 3. Click the Details tab. 4.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Note that no error message appears on the LCD panel. Open Close Open Close ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility. See “Using the Printer Utilities” on page 48. ❏ If the Head Cleaning utility doesn’t work, replace the ink cartridges. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 104.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R ❏ Make sure the running application is for Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or Macintosh. ❏ Make sure the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 printer driver is selected. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try to install the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs, then point to EPSON Printers, and point to EPSON Printer Port Uninstall. Follow the messages on the screen.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R ❏ Select your printer as the default printer in Windows. See “Your EPSON printer is not selected as the default printer” on page 126. ❏ For Windows, check the settings in the Paper menu. Make sure they are correct for the paper size you are using. For Macintosh, check the settings in the Page Setup dialog box. Make sure they are correct for the paper size you are using.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R A ruled line shifts Make sure the print heads are not misaligned. When bi-directional printing is made, the ruled lines will shift if the print heads are misaligned. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See “Using the Printer Utilities” on page 48.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R ❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face-up. ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. ❏ Check the Ink Out lights. If necessary, replace ink cartridges. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 104. Vertical misalignment or banding Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Turn off the High Speed setting in your printer driver.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Faint printout or gaps Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Make sure that the ink cartridges do not exceed the expiry date. The expiry date is labeled on the outside of the ink cartridge. ❏ For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main menu. Make sure it is correct for the paper you’re using. For Macintosh, check the Media Type setting in the Print dialog box.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R ❏ If the paper you’re using is not supported by the printer driver, set the paper thickness using the SelecType setting. See “SelecType Settings” on page 16. ❏ Make sure your paper is dry and the printable side is face-up. Also, make sure you are using the correct type of paper. See “Paper” on page 148 for specifications.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Printing Could be Faster Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ To increase print speed, select the Automatic mode in the Main menu for Windows or in the Print dialog box for Macintosh and then move the slider towards Speed. ❏ Do not run too many applications at the same time. Close any applications you are not using.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems Occur Frequently Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Secure the roll paper you are not using with the roll paper belt when two roll paper spindles are installed. See “Using the roll paper belt” on page 91. ❏ Before loading paper and guiding it through the paper insertion slot, make sure the roll paper is wound up firmly.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Roll Paper does not Eject Properly Roll paper is wound tightly and may feed with a curl. If so, extend the three paper guides out from the lower printer. c Caution: The paper guides only need to be used when the paper feeds with a curl. At other times, keep the paper guides pushed in, otherwise your printouts may be damaged.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R When feeding paper forward Extend the paper guides out from the printer so they rest on the front of the paper basket. When feeding paper backward Extend the paper guides out from the printer so that they rest on the back of the paper basket.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Clearing Paper Jams To remove jammed paper, follow these steps: 1. If roll paper is jammed, cut the paper at the paper insertion slot. 2. Pull the paper set lever all the way up to release the paper. 3. Open the lower cover if necessary.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R 4. Carefully pull down the jammed paper. TURN PWR OFF AND ON is displayed on the LCD panel. 5. Close the lower cover, if necessary, then press the Power button to turn the printer off and back on. 6. Make sure that the Paper Out light is on and LOAD PAPER is displayed on the LCD panel. To load paper see “Using Roll Paper” on page 81 or “Using Cut Sheet Media” on page 93.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ c Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 trble.fm Pass 2 R Caution: If the print heads are not left in the home position, print quality may decline.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Appendix A Product Information Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration: Black: 64 nozzles Color: 64 nozzles × 5 (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) Character mode: Character Pitch Printing Column 10 cpi* 437 *characters per inch Raster graphics mode: Horizontal resolution Printable width Available dots 360 dpi* 1112 mm (43.
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Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R * For roll paper, the following margin widths can be selected using the control panel as follows. For details, see "ROLL MARG" in “Printer Setting menu (PRINTER SETTING MENU)” on page 19.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Electrical 120V Model 220−240V Model Input voltage range 90 to 132V 208 to 264V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 to 61 Hz Rated current 1.0A Power consumption Approx. 100W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) 30W or less in standby mode 0.5A This product is also designed for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220-240V.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Operational conditions (temperature and humidity): 90 80 70 60 Humidity (%) 55 50 40 30 20 10 15 20 27 30 35 40 temperature (˚C) Initialization Hardware initialization at power on: The printer mechanism is set to its initial state. The input data buffer and print buffer are cleared. The printer returns to the default condition last set.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Safety approvals Safety standards: U.S. model UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 European model EN60950 (VDE) EMC: U.S. model FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B European model EN 55022 (CISPR Pub.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Roll paper: Size 297 to 1118 mm (W) × 720 to 45000 mm (L) (8.27 to 44.02 inches × 8.27 to 1771.65 inches) Outer diameter 103 mm (4.05 inches) maximum for standard/ optional 2-inch roll paper spindle 150 mm (5.90 inches) maximum for optional 3-inch roll paper spindle Paper types Plain paper, special papers distribited by EPSON Thickness (for plain paper) 0.08 to 0.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Note: ❏ Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. ❏ Do not load curled or folded paper.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Ink cartridges Colors: Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta T407✽✽✽ T410✽✽✽ T409✽✽✽ T408✽✽✽ T412✽✽✽ T411✽✽✽ Note: The asterisks in the product numbers are substitutes for the last three digits which vary by country. Print capacity*: Approx. 28 pages/A0 (720 dpi, 40% duty) Approx.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ c Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Caution: ❏ EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. ❏ Do not use an ink cartridge if the expiry date has passed.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Your computer should also meet the following system requirements: Minimum system Recommended system PowerPC PowerPC 604e 300 MHz or higher processor System 7.5.1 System 7.6 or later 14MB of available memory 23MB of available memory when background printing is turned on. 25MB or more of available memory 40MB of available memory when background printing is turned on.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface and a serial interface.
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Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Options and Consumable Products Options The following options are available for use with your printer. Note: The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country. Roll paper spindles Additional roll paper spindles are available to make changing roll paper faster and easier.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Interface cards A number of optional interface cards are available to supplement the printer's built-in interfaces. To install optional interface cards, see your Startup Guide. If you are not sure whether you need an optional interface, or if you want to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.FM Pass 2 R Note: The product number varies by country. EPSON special media Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, EPSON offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs. Roll paper EPSON Presentation Matte Paper 44” × 25 m S041220 EPSON Presentation Matte Paper 36” × 25 m S041221 EPSON Glossy Photo Paper 44” × 20.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 SPEC.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CUSTO.FM Pass 2 R Appendix B Customer Support Information Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . .161 For Australian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CUSTO.FM Pass 2 R Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation or through online help, contact customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you give us the following information.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CUSTO.FM Pass 2 R Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information. To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CUSTO.FM Pass 2 R ❏ Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period A full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services is available on the technical support section of our World Wide Web pages at http://www.epson.co.uk/support/ and on Faxon EPSON Faxback service in document number 5085.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CUSTO.FM Pass 2 R EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers. Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions. If you have a modem, phone (02) 9417 5090. Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Access the EPSON Australia World Wide Web pages.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CUSTO.FM Pass 2 R We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes the product documentation for your EPSON product, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any other information you feel is required.
Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 CUSTO.FM Pass 2 R Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers.
L Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
L Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. dithering A halftoning method in which dots are arranged in an orderly pattern. Dithering works best for printing images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs. See also halftoning. DMA Direct Memory Access.
L Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ Finest detail This printer driver setting automatically makes your printout sharper and clearer, especially for text. Be aware that this may increase the time required for printing. font A style of type designated by a family name. grayscale A scale of shades of gray from black to white. Grayscale is used to represent colors when printing with black ink only.
L Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ LCD Liquid Crystal Display. Shows various messages according to status of the printer. local printer The printer which is connected to the computer’s port directly by interface cable. media Materials upon which data is printed, such as roll paper and cut sheets, plain paper, and special paper.
L Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the features of a particular printer. Often shortened to “driver”. See also driver. printing mode The number of dots per inch used to represent an image. Your printer has three printing mode settings: SuperFine (1440 dpi), Fine (720 dpi), and Normal (360 dpi).
L Jamaica Long.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/22/99 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Miyazaki Yamanouchi Jacqueline _______ _______ _______ sRGB Windows software that is designed so you get WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) color output. This software prints colors as you see them on your screen. Status Monitor The software program that allows you to check the printer’s status. subtractive colors Colors produced by pigments that absorb some colors of light and reflect others. See also CMYK.
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