Epson 50 Series manual

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2 Contents Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Basic Printing . . . . . . .[...]

Introductio n 3 Introduction After you have set up your printer as described on the Start Here sheet, turn her e to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ P rint true BorderF r ee ® frame-ready prints on select papers ■ P rint on ink jet-printable CDs and D VDs ■ P erform routine maintenance ■ Solve simpl[...]

4 Loading Paper Loading Paper Y ou can print on a variety of paper ty pes and sizes. F or det ails, see page 6. 1. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension . 2. Open the front cover and pull out the tray extensions. 3. Slide the edge guide t o the left.[...]

Loading P aper 5 4. Insert paper , glossy or printable sid e up , shor t edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. (Load letterhead or pr e-printed paper top edge first. ) Y ou can load up to 120 sheets of letter- size plain paper or 20 sheets of photo paper . Note: The type of paper you c hoose af f ects the wa y your printout looks.[...]

6 Loading Paper Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, pr esentations, and creative projects. Y ou can purchase genuine E pson ink and paper at Epson S upplies Central SM at www .epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www .epson.ca (Canadian sales). Y ou can also purchase[...]

Basic Printing 7 Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Wi ndows ® or Macintosh ® computer , and printing dir ectly on an ink jet- printable CD or DVD. F or detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen Epson Information Center . Before y ou start, make sure you ’ ve installe[...]

8 Basic Printing (If you see a Setup , Printer , or Options button, click it. Then click Preference s or Properties on the ne xt screen.) 4. On the Main tab , select the basic print settings. Make sur e you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you ar e using (see page 13 for details). Tip: F or quic k access to the most common set ti[...]

Printing With a Macintosh 9 Note: F or more inf ormation abou t print set tings, clic k Help or see your on-screen Epson Information Center 10. Click OK to save y our settings. 11. Click OK or Pr int to start printing. This window appears a nd shows the progress of your print job . Printing With a Macintosh See one of the sections belo w for your M[...]

10 Basic Printing 5. Select the basic page setup options. F or borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option. Note: If the set ting you want isn ’t sho wn (f or example, Scale ), c hec k f or it in your application before printing. Or c hec k for it in the set tings for your application at the bot tom o f [...]

Printing With a Macintosh 11 8. Click Print . 9. T o monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Select your print job, then select an option to cancel, pa use, or resu me printing, if necessary . Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 1. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select Page Set up from the F ile menu. Select the following sett[...]

12 Basic Printing 4. Select Print fr om the F ile menu. Y ou see a window like this one: 5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the follo wing settings as necessary : Note: In certai n programs, y ou may need to select Advanced bef ore you can select Print Settings . F or more inf ormation about printer set tings, clic k the ? but[...]

Selecting the Correct Pape r Type 13 9. T o monitor the progress of your print job , click the printer icon in the dock. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Sele ct the cor rect Type (see page 8) or Media Type (see page 10 or page 12) setting in your printer software. This tell s the printer what kind of paper you ’ re using, so the ink coverage can[...]

14 Basic Printing Printing on CDs and DVDs Y our printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graph ics, and photos directly on an ink jet-prin table CD or D VD. The Epson P rint CD software makes it easy to import your o wn photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. F or detailed instructio[...]

Printing on CDs and DVDs 15 3. Place the front tray in the CD/D VD position (upper notches). 4. Place the disc on the CD/DVD tray with the white or printable side face-up . Make sure the disc lies flat in the tray . 5. Gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the front tray until the arrows on the CD/D VD tray and the fron t tray are aligned[...]

16 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer F ollow the instruction s in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. T o al ign the print head, if necessar y , see your on-screen Epson Information Center . Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts ar e faint or have gaps in them, some[...]

Cleaning the Print Head 17 4. Check the nozzle pattern that pri nts to see if ther e are gaps in the lines. 5. If there are no gaps, click Finish . If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head as described in the next section. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged noz[...]

18 Maintaining Your Printer 3. F ollow the on-screen instructions to start th e cleaning cy cle, which lasts around one minute. The P power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cycle is finished. Caution: Nev er t urn of f the printer during a cleaning cycle or you ma y damage it. 4. When the P po wer light stops [...]

Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 19 Tip: If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If necessary , tr y cleaning the print head (see page 1 7). If pr intouts sti ll do not look their best, y ou ma y need to replace the cartridge. Y ou can purchase genuine E pson ink and paper at Epson S upplies Central at www .epson.com[...]

20 Maintaining Your Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure y ou have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Y ou must install new cartridges immediat ely after r emo ving the ol d ones. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge pac kages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum pac ked to maint ain reliability . Note: Lea v e the e[...]

Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 4. P ress the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it mo ves to the _ position. P ress the H ink button again to see if any mor e cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to the replacement position. 5. Open the cartridge co ver .[...]

22 Maintaining Your Printer 6. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it up. Dispose of it carefully . Do not take the used cartridge apar t or try to refill it. Caution: Do not touc h the white cable inside the printer or you ma y damage it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, w ash them thoroughly with soap and water . If ink gets into your e [...]

Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 9. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 10. Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the car tridge cover , then close the printer cover . 11. Pr ess the H ink button to begin ch arging the ink. This takes about two minutes. When it’ s finished,[...]

24 Solving Problems Solving Problems If you have a pr oblem with your printe r , check th e lights on the printer to diagnose the cause. Y ou can also check “Problems and S olutions ” on page 26 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see the on-screen Epson Information Center for more detailed help . Checking for Software Updates P eriodical[...]

Error Indicators 25 Error Indicators Light status Problem and Solution I light on Paper is out or multiple pa ges have fed. Load or reload paper in the sheet feeder, then press the I button. If you’re printing on a CD or DVD, the disc is not loaded. Load the disc as described on page 14, then press the I button. I light flashing Paper is jammed. [...]

26 Solving Problems Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you ’ re having trouble using your printer . Printing Problems ■ Make sure y our paper is loaded short edge first and is positioned against the right side with the edge guide against its left side. Don ’ t load paper abo ve the arrow mark insid e the e dge g uide . ■ If[...]

Problems and Solutions 27 Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the print quality , try th ese solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is not tilted or placed on an uneven su rface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter , brighter , or glossy side). ■ Make sur e your paper isn ’ t damp or curled. ■ U se a suppor[...]

28 Solving Problems Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit E pson ’ s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. Y ou can download drivers and documentation, get F AQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with y our questions. Speak to a Suppo rt Representative B[...]

Notices 29 Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read an d follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all wa rnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with th e printer. Use of another cord may ca[...]

30 Notices ■ Place the printer on a flat, stable surf ace that extends beyond its base in all directions . It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer, and be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner. ■ Do not spill liquid on the printer o r use it with w[...]

Notices 31 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, an[...]

32 Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Cla ss B Personal Computers and Periph erals; 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 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that[...]

Notices 33 receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a de bit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event th at you fail to return the defective one. If Epson authorizes repair instead of exchange, Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where th e printer will be[...]

34 Notices In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incide ntal or consequen tial damages, so the above limitations and exclus ions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you s[...]

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