Epson C11CA86201 manual

Epson Stylus Photo R3000 Series Basics ®[...]

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Contents 3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading Fine Art Paper . . . . . . [...]

4 Contents Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Introductio n 5 Introduction Yo u r E p s o n S t y l u s ® Photo R3000 Se ries printer give s you exhibition quality prints on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes. Y our outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ Eps o n U l t r a C h ro m e K 3 ® with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges for unprecedented gray ba[...]

6 Loading Paper Loading Paper Y ou can print on a variety of paper types in the sheet feede r , or use the man ual feed tray for fine art papers (see page 8) an d thick media such as poster board (see page 14). T o print multiple photos, panoramics, and banners, load r oll paper using the roll paper holders (see page 11). Loading Paper in the Sheet[...]

Loading P aper 7 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. 2. Open the front cover , then extend the output tray . 3. Insert paper , glossy or printabl e side up, short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. Then pr ess the button on the edge guide and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly).[...]

8 Loading Paper Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Load letterhead or pre-prin ted paper top edge first. Note: The edge guide moves slightly du ring paper feeding and printing. Do not adjust it while printing is in progress. Loading Fine Art Paper Y ou can print professional quality photos on these paper types using th[...]

Loading P aper 9 4. Open the front cover , then push the center of th e manual feed tray to extend it. 5. Insert a single sheet of fine art paper . Insert it short edge first with the printable side face-up. Note: Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Check the paper package for any addition al loading ins tructions. 6.[...]

10 Loading Paper 7. P ress the OK button. The paper loads inside the printer . 8. When you see a message on the screen, close th e manual feed tray . Push it in until it latches. 9. Extend the output tray . Note: T o ej ect paper , make sure the control panel shows Ready and press the + button.[...]

Loading P aper 11 Loading Roll Paper Y ou can load roll paper for printing large images, panoramic images, or multiple photos, with or without borders. Y ou can load 13-inch wide roll paper . (See page 16 for a list of roll paper types and sizes.) Tip: It’ s a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges , if necessary , before printi[...]

12 Loading Paper 5. Place the r oll paper holders on each end of the paper r oll as shown. The holders are labeled L and R (for left and right), as viewed from the front of the printer . 6. Open the rear su pport but don ’ t extend it. 7. Attach the roll paper holders as shown. Hook the holders onto the attachment points indicated with orange lab[...]

Loading P aper 13 Removing Roll Paper Prints and Roll Paper 1. When printing is finished, you see this screen: Sel ec t Yes to print a cut line and feed the paper . (If you select No , you return to the Re ady screen. Select this option to continue printing on the same roll.) 2. U se scissors to cut the paper along the cut line. 3. F ollow the inst[...]

14 Loading Paper Loading Thick Media U se the manual feed tray to load 13 × 19-inch media that is 0.7 to 1.3 mm thick. Note: Be sure to leave at least 13 inches (32 cm) of space behind the printer for the media to feed through. 1. T urn on the printer . 2. Remo ve any roll paper or paper loaded in the sheet feeder . Close the rear support if it’[...]

Loading P aper 15 4. Insert a single sheet of thick media. Inse rt it short edge first with t he printable side face-up. Note: Never try to load media from the rear , or you could damage the printer . 5. F eed the paper up to the line on the tray . Make sure the paper is flush against the right. 6. Select Poster Board on the printer ’ s control p[...]

16 Loading Paper 8. Extend the output tray . Note: T o ej ect paper , make sure the control panel shows Ready and press the + button. Do not extend the manual feed tray while pr inting, or you may damage the prin ter . Available Epson Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, pr e[...]

Loading P aper 17 Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches S041808 S041727 S042119 40 100 250 5 × 7 inches S041464 S042120 20 250 8 × 10 inches S041465 S042121 20 250 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041286 S041283 S041667 20 25 50 11 × 14 inches S041466 20 B (11 × 17 inches) S041290 20 A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041288 20 Super B (13 × 19 inch[...]

18 Loading Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041405 S041913 50 250 A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041602 250 A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041406 50 Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041407 S041604 50 100 13 inches × 32.8 feet S041409 Roll Epson Exhibition Fiber Pape r Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S045033 25 Super B (13 × 19 inc[...]

Loading P aper 19 Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041351 20 Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 325 gsm Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041896 25 PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) SCR1002 20 12 × 12 inches SCR1003 10 Epson Exhibition Canvas Satin 13 inches × 20 feet S045248 Roll Eps[...]

20 Printing From Start to Finish Printing From Start to Finish This section describes basic printing from your Windo ws ® or Macintosh ® computer . F or detailed instructions, see the online User’s Guide . Y ou can also print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. S ee page 30 and the online User’s Guide for details. T o p[...]

Printing From Start to Finish 21 3. On the Main tab , select the Media Type setting that matches the paper y ou loaded (see page 28). Note: The available media types vary depending on the type of black ink currently selected as the Ink setting. T o avoid changing black ink more often than necessary , switch the printer to the type of black ink you [...]

22 Printing From Start to Finish 5. F or the Print Quality setting, select Speed , Quality , or Max Quality (available with cer tain media types only), or select Quality Options to display a window like this: U se the Speed/Quality slider to set from the following quality levels: ■ LEVEL 1 for fast printing with draft quality . ■ LEVEL 2 fo r e[...]

Printing From Start to Finish 23 Note: For color management instructions, se e http://www .epson.com/SPR3000Profiles. For more information ab out print settings, click Help or see your online User’s Guide . 7. Choose the paper Source in which you loaded your paper: ■ Sheet : for sheets of paper loaded in the sheet feeder . ■ Roll Paper : for [...]

24 Printing From Start to Finish This window appears and sho ws the progr ess of your print job . Note: If you’re printing on roll paper , see page 13 for instructio ns on removing your printed photos and paper . Printing With Mac OS X F ollow the steps below to print from Mac OS ® X 10.5 to 10.6. 1. Open a photo or document in a printing progra[...]

Printing From Start to Finish 25 4. Select the Paper Size setting for the paper size and source you ar e using: ■ T o print a bor derless photo, select a paper size with a Border less option. ■ T o print on roll paper , create a custom paper size. Select Manage Custom Sizes as the Paper Size option. Click the + (plus sign), double- click Untitl[...]

26 Printing From Start to Finish Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Printer Settings . For more information about print settings, click the ? button. 7. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded (see page 28). Note: The ink type will change depen ding on the size and type o f paper[...]

Printing From Start to Finish 27 12. T o monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Note: If you’re printing on roll paper , see page 13 for instructio ns on removing your printed photos and paper , if necessary . Cancel printing Select the print job Pause or resume printing[...]

28 Printing From Start to Finish Selecting the Correct Paper Type Sele ct the corr ect Media Type setting in your printer software (see page 21 for Windows or page 26 for Mac OS). This ad justs ink coverage for your media. * Mac OS: When printing with Photo Black ink, select th e PK (Photo Black) option. ** For the best resul ts on this paper, prin[...]

Printing From Start to Finish 29 * Mac OS: When printing with Matte Black in k, select the MK (Matte Black) option. Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant Whit e Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 325 gsm PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Pa[...]

30 Printing on CDs and DVDs Printing on CDs and DVDs Y ou can use your R3000 Series and the E pson P rint CD software that came with it to print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. T o prevent errors, you should burn files, music, or video onto your CD or DVD before printing. F ollow the steps in these sections: ■ “Loadin[...]

Printing on CDs and DVDs 31 3. Open the front cover , then push the center of th e manual feed tray to extend it. 4. Place your disc on the included CD/D VD tray with the label side up . Note: For small 8-cm discs, place the adapter on the tray and then place the dis c in the adapter . 5. Place the CD/D VD tray on the manual feed tray . 12-cm discs[...]

32 Printing on CDs and DVDs 6. Line up the arrows on the CD/D VD tray with the line on the manual feed tray . Make sure the CD/D VD tray is flush against the right. 7. P ress the OK button. The CD/DVD tray loads inside the printer . Printing on a CD or DVD When you installed the software for the R3000 Series, you installed the Epson P rint CD progr[...]

Printing on CDs and DVDs 33 2. F ollow the instructions in the online User’s Guid e to design your disc label. Y ou can use the tools on the scr een to add text and pro vided backgrou nd designs, or add your own designs or photos. Note: If you’re using discs whose printable area extends to within 0.16 inch (4 mm) of the edge of the center hole,[...]

34 Printing on CDs and DVDs Removing Your Printed CD/DVD After your CD or DVD is printed, the tray ejects par tially from the R3000 Series. P ull out the tray and remove the disc. After printing, handle the printed CD or DVD car efully . Y ou may need to wait up to 24 hours for the ink to dry full y before inserting it in a drive. Keep printed disc[...]

Maintain ing Your Prin ter 35 Maintaining Your Printer F ollow the steps in these sections to keep the R3000 Se ries working at its best: ■ “Checking and Cleaning the P rint Head ” below ■ “Checking and Aligning the P rint Head ” on page 37 ■ “Checking the Ink Cartridge S tatus ” on page 37 ■ “Replacing Ink Cartridges ” on p[...]

36 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. P rint head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary . Note: Y ou cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended , and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is lo[...]

Maintain ing Your Prin ter 37 Checking and Aligning the Print Head If your printouts become grainy or blurry , or you see dark or light bands acr oss them, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need clean ing (see page 35). 1. Load a few sheets of Epson P resentation P aper Matte (or the photo[...]

38 Maintaining Your Printer Note: On a Windows computer that is connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you want to receive Epson offers the first time you try to print when ink is low . Click Accept or Decline . T o disable checkin g for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your online User’s Guide . T o ch[...]

Maintain ing Your Prin ter 39 Replacing Ink Cartridges Y ou can purchase genuine E pson ink and paper at Epson S u pplies Central at www .epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www .epson.ca (Canadian sales). Y ou can also purchase supplies from an E pson author ized reseller . T o find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (8 00-463-7766). U se the following[...]

40 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure y ou have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Y ou must install new cartridges immediat ely after r emoving the old ones . 1. Open the printer cove r , then open the ink cartridge co ver . 2. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge an d lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Dispose of it carefully . Do not ta[...]

Maintain ing Your Prin ter 41 3. Before opening the cartridge package, shake the package four or five times. Note: Cartridges make a clicking sound when you shake them. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages or ink will leak. 4. Remo ve the car tridge from the package, but be careful not to touch the green chip on the cartr[...]

42 Maintaining Your Printer 6. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 7. Close the cartridge co ver , then close the printer cove r . W ait for the printer to ch eck the ink car tridges and charge the ink del ivery system, if necessary . Caution: Never turn off the R3000 Series while ink is charging or[...]

Maintain ing Your Prin ter 43 Switching Black Ink Types Y our printer comes with Matte B lack and Photo Black ink cartridges. Although both must be installed for the printer to work, the printer can use only one type of ink at a time. The printer will switch ink automatically , dependin g on the type of media you load. This consumes a certain amoun[...]

44 Maintaining Your Printer The following media use Photo Black ink: ■ Photo P a per Glossy ■ P remium Photo P aper Glossy ■ Ultra P remium Photo P aper Glossy ■ P remium Photo P aper Semi-gloss ■ Ultra P remium Ph oto P aper Luster ■ Exhibition Canvas Satin ■ Exhibition F iber P aper Select the Black Ink Type S witching black ink tak[...]

Maintain ing Your Prin ter 45 Cleaning the Rollers If you notice lines or streaks on your printouts, you may need t o clean the rollers inside the printer by feeding severa l sheets of plain paper through it. Note: If paper dust builds up on the rollers, th ey may lose traction and become unable to feed paper properly . See your online User’s Gui[...]

46 Network Setup Network Setup Make sure you follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to set up your product, choose your connection, and install the software. The online instructions during the installation process help you set up your network connection. F ollow the instructions in this chapter only if you need additional help: ■ F or wi[...]

Network Setup 47 Installing for the First Time Before y ou begin, make sure that you hav e the following information r eady and write it in the space provided belo w: ■ N etwork name (SSID): _________________________ ________________ ■ N etwork password: ____________________________________________ Note: If your network password contains upperc[...]

48 Network Setup 5. When you see this screen, select Wireless co nnection and click Next . 6. When you see this screen, s elect Set up p rinter for the fi rst time , th en click Next . 7. Mac OS X 1 0. 6 : At the next screen, click Ne xt . Then skip to “Setting U p With the P rinter Buttons ” on page 50 to set up the product without using a tem[...]

Network Setup 49 8. When you see this screen, select a wir eless network setup method, then click Next . Tip: If you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option should I choose for more information on setup met hods. Do not connect the USB cable yet. 9. At the next scr een, click Next . 10. Do one of the following: ■ I[...]

50 Network Setup Setting Up With the Printer Buttons If you are using M ac OS X 10.6, or you don ’ t have a USB cable to set up the product on your wireless networ k, follow these steps to set it up using the printer buttons: 1. F ollow the instructions on the screen to start the product ’ s wireless Setup Wizar d. 2. When you see this screen, [...]

Network Setup 51 3. When you see this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer buttons to enter your network pa ssword. I f your passwor d has uppercase ( ABC ) or lowercase ( abc ) letters, be sure to enter them correctly . Then go to step 4. ■ If your wireless network doesn ’ t have s[...]

52 Network Setup Entering Your SSID Manually If your network doesn ’ t broadcast its name (SSID), follow these steps to enter it: 1. F rom the S elect SSID screen on the product control panel, press u or d to select Other SSIDs , then press OK . 2. U se the arrow buttons on the control panel to enter your network name. P ress u , d , l , or r to [...]

Network Setup 53 Mac OS X : Double-click the Epson icon. 4. When you see this screen, click Install . 5. When you see this screen, select Wireless co nnection and click Next .[...]

54 Network Setup 6. When you see this screen, select The printer is already on my wireless network , then click Next . 7. W ait while the software is installed. 8. F ollow the instructions on the screen to install the rest of your software. 9. When installation is c omplete, remove the CD and restart your computer . Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup T[...]

Network Setup 55 4. When you see the Softwar e Installation screen, click Install . 5. When you see this screen, select Wired network connection and click Next . 6. When you see the N etwork Setup screen, do one of the following: ■ F or a first-time installation, select Set up print er for the first time , then click Next . ■ If the printer has[...]

56 Network Setup 10. When you see the F irewall W arning screen, click Next . Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue and click Next if necessary . Do not select Ask Me Lat er , Keep Blocking , or Block . 11. If you see a scr een asking you to select a printer , select the product you would l[...]

Solving Problems 57 Solving Problems If you have a problem with your E pson product, check the messages on the LCD screen to diagnose the cause. Y ou ca n also check the basic troubleshooting suggestions below or in your online User’s Guide . The User ’s Guide provides detailed help and easy access to Epson ’ s suppor t website, F AQs, and pa[...]

58 Solving Problems ■ When using the manual feed tray , load only one sheet of compatible paper (see page 8 ). ■ Make sure the paper size settings in the printer software are corr ect for the paper you loaded. Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn ’ t feed into the sheet feeder , remo ve the paper and fan the stack of paper to separate th[...]

Solving Problems 59 CD/DVD Printing Problems ■ If the CD/DVD tray won ’ t load or jams in the printer , gently pull out the CD/DVD tray and press OK . Reload the CD/D VD tray , making sure to insert the tray correctly in the tray guide and align the arrows (see page 32). ■ If your image is not positioned correctly on the disc or does not cove[...]

60 Solving Problems Network Problems If you have a poor wire le ss connection, tr y moving the product to a different location. A void placing it next to a microwave o ven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object such as a filing cabinet. Note: For optimal print speed, your wireless ro uter and/or laptop must conform to the 802.11n standard. [...]

Solving Problems 61 Where to Get Help Epson Technical Support Int e rn et Sup p or t Visit E pson ’ s support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to common problems. Y ou can download drivers and documentation, ge t F AQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your quest[...]

62 Notices Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your R3000 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and in structions marked on the R3000 Series. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the R3000 Series l abel. ■ Place the R3000 Series near a wall outlet where the plug can be e[...]

Notices 63 ■ Except as specifically explain ed in your document ation, do not attempt to s ervice the R3000 Series yourself. ■ Unplug the R3000 Series and refer servicin g to qualified service personnel u nder the following conditions: if the power cord or p lug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or t[...]

64 Notices Wireless Network Safety ■ Do not use this product inside medical faci lities or near medical equipment. Radio waves from the product may adversely affe ct the operation of medical equipment. ■ Keep this product at least 9 inches (22 cm) away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this product may ad versely affect their operation.[...]

Notices 65 This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinti ng. This warranty does not cover d amage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies no t manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This wa rranty does not c over ribbon s, ink cartridges or third [...]

66 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) 981-3840 Declare under sole responsibility that[...]

Notices 67 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 li mits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, a[...]

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