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Epson R2400 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer Manual

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    User's Guide
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    product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of
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    Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Customizing Your Windows Print Settings Basic Printing With Mac OS X Customizing Your Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type Printing Special Photos Printing on Roll Paper Selecting Roll Paper Print Settings Removing Your Printed
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    a Custom Profile 66 Easy Printing With Photoshop Elements 3.0 67 Matching Black Ink to Paper Type 68 Swapping the Black Ink Cartridges 70 Confirming the Swapped Cartridge Settings 71 Advanced Black and White Photo Printing 73 Windows 74 Mac OS X 76 Maintaining Your Printer 79
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    Paper Problems Miscellaneous Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Technical Support for Other Photo Software Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge
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    6 Contents
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    Welcome! Your Epson Stylus® Photo R2400 gives you beautiful archival prints on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes. Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ Nine individually replaceable Epson® ink cartridges let you print at up to 5760 × 1440 dpi (dots
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    support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: Epson EasyPrint Module (for Windows®) works with certain photo printing applications to make printing on your Stylus Photo R2400 fast and easy. Epson Premium ICC Color Profiles
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    About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains instructions on: ■ Loading all types of paper ■ Printing with Windows or Mac® OS X ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Troubleshooting At the end of the book, you'll also find the system
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    the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the on-screen Reference Guide, if you haven't already. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, Safari™ 1.0 or later, Mozilla® Firefox® 1.0 or later, or Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later-to view the manual. If
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    paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium
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    loading multiple sheets larger than letter-size; smaller paper can be loaded without it. See page 15 for instructions. Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 1. Open the paper support and pull up the support extensions. 2. Push in the bottom of the output tray. The tray opens and moves up. 12 Loading
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    the other side. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. 5. Adjust the left edge guide to fit lightly against the paper. Note: The left edge guide moves slightly during paper handling and printing. Do not adjust
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    Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 100 sheets (50 sheets for A3 or Super B sizes) Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper 80 sheets Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 1 sheet at a time * This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading
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    of the sheet feeder to help separate the sheets of paper and prevent misfeeds: ■ Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte ■ Epson Enhanced Matte Paper ■ Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte ■ Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight 1. Open the paper support and pull up its extensions. Loading Paper 15
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    on the back of the matte sheet support over the paper support extension, and hold the top extension with one hand while sliding the matte sheet support all the way down. Matte sheet support 3. Load your paper as described on page 12. Note: Remove the matte sheet support when you load other types of
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    Loading Special Paper in the Single Sheet Guide Load these types of paper in the single sheet guide: ■ Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White ■ Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper ■ Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper ■ PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson 1. Remove the roll paper holder if it's
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    the slots on the back of the printer and insert them as shown. Then insert the tabs on the top of the guide into the slot beneath the printer cover. 4. Turn on the printer (the printer must be on to load paper in the single sheet guide correctly). 5. Insert one sheet of paper against the right
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    6. Guide the paper into the slot and feed it into the printer until the paper meets resistance. 7. Maintain constant pressure against the paper until the printer pulls it in slightly. Continue to apply light pressure until the paper begins feeding, then let go of the paper to allow the printer to
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    to clear the paper out error. Reload the paper. 9. Before printing, select Manual - Roll as the Source setting (Windows) or Manual - Roll as the paper source setting within the Paper Size menu (Macintosh®) in your printer software (see page 28 for Windows or page 33 for Macintosh). 20 Loading Paper
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    for printing multiple photos or panoramas, with or without borders. Note: Instructions apply to both roll paper and canvas unless otherwise noted. Tip: It's a good idea to check your ink levels before loading and printing on roll paper (see page 83). If you need to replace a cartridge with roll
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    roll. 90° 6. Make sure the end of the paper is cut straight across, with 90° corners. If the end is cut diagonally, you may have problems feeding the paper. If you're loading canvas, it is important to cut the edge so it's straight and even. 7. If the paper curls at
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    holding the paper, feed it part of the way into the roll paper feeder (under the white rollers), then slide the right roll paper edge guide to fit lightly against the paper. Caution: Don't load roll paper into the sheet feeder or the slot behind the paper
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    accurate paper registration. When loading canvas, leave ample slack between the roll and the printer to ensure smooth paper feeding. Be sure to maintain slack while printing. If you don 7 through 9 to reload the paper. Follow the instructions on page 43 to print on roll paper. 24 Loading Paper
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    , make sure there is enough space behind the printer for the media to move completely through the printer. 1. Turn on the printer and remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder at the top of the printer. 2. Close the paper support at the top of the printer. 3. If the output tray and extension are
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    media without printing, press the ) paper button again.) 8. Before printing, select Manual - Front as the Source setting (Windows) or Manual - Front as the paper source setting within the Paper Size menu (Macintosh) in your printer software (see page 28 for Windows or page 33 for Macintosh). Note
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    re-adjust the edge guide when printing is complete. Tip: Whenever you print, make sure you: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine Epson papers and Epson UltraChrome K3 inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings for the paper
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    . You see a Print window like this one: Check for your printer name here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 is selected. 3. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it first.) 4. Click the Main tab
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    guide ■ Manual - Front: For poster and matte boards loaded in the front path (see page 25) 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting. See page 41 for details. Note: The media types listed will vary depending upon the type of black ink cartridge color balance of low-resolution photos
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    , pause, or resume printing and check ink cartridge status. Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Caution: Don't open Epson Status Monitor, pause printing, or respond to ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface
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    Note: If you want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, select the Show this screen first checkbox. 3. The a print quality for your selected paper type, including Photo (1440 × 720), Best Photo (1440 × 1440), and Photo RPM® (5760 × 1440 dpi) for the highest print
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    ink cartridge installed (Photo Black or Matte Black), the Paper Type setting, and the print quality setting. ■ ICM: Uses standard color profiles for your printer to help match colors in your image, for use with certain ICM-enabled applications. If you're using custom or Epson Premium ICC profiles
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    , or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the Help or ? button. 6. Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print. Basic Printing With Mac OS X Follow the steps below to print a document or image on a Macintosh using the basic printer
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    the Format for menu and select your printer. Select Stylus Photo R2400 Select your document or image orientation 3. the single sheet guide, select a size with Manual - Roll as the source. ■ For borderless prints on paper loaded in the single sheet guide, select a size with Manual - Roll(Borderless)
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    loaded into the front path, choose Manual - Front as the source. For roll paper printing instructions, see page 43. For details on a screen like this: Select Stylus Photo R2400 Click here and select Print Settings 7. Open the Printer menu and select Stylus Photo R2400. 8. Select Print Settings from
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    see page 34, or that you have the correct black ink cartridge installed; see page 68. 10. For the color setting, select Color (for color documents and black and white photographs), or Advanced B&W Photo (for accessing Color Toning and other image adjustments when printing black and white photographs
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    Epson Status Monitor, pause printing, or respond to ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout. If ink is low, wait until printing finishes before checking ink levels or replacing a cartridge. If you replace an ink
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    15. To monitor the progress of your print job, click your printer's icon or the Print Center icon when it appears in the dock. Then double-click Stylus Photo R2400. You see this screen: 16. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following: ■ Click the print job, then click Delete
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    Follow these steps to print a document or image using advanced printer settings: 1. From the File menu, select Print. 2. Select specify a print quality for your selected paper type, including Photo (1440 × 720), Best Photo (1440 × 1440), and Photo RPM (5760 × 1440 dpi) for the highest print quality
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    . If you're using custom or Epson Premium ICC profiles in a program such as Photoshop, select Off (No Color Adjustment) instead. ■ Off (No Color Adjustment): Turns off your printer's color management features so you can use ICC profiles in an ICC-aware application such as Adobe Photoshop instead
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    depending on which black ink cartridge is installed. See "Matching Black Ink to Paper Type" on page 68. Paper loaded Plain paper sheets Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
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    42 Printing From Start to Finish
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    the special Stylus Photo R2400 printing features, follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Printing on Roll Paper" below ■ "Printing Borderless Cut Sheets" on page 49 ■ "Managing Color With Profiles" on page 53 ■ "Easy Printing With Photoshop Elements 3.0" on page 67 ■ "Matching Black Ink to
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    Presentation Paper Matte. When printing on canvas, choose Best Photo or Photo RPM and turn High Speed off. For the best color prints on either Epson canvas medium, be sure to use the Premium ICC Profile. 4. If you'll be printing photos without any borders, click the Borderless box. 5. Select the
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    on page 48 to remove your printed photos. Mac OS X 1. Start your print application, open your photo file, and resize it as necessary. 2. From the File menu, select Page Setup. 3. Open the Format for menu and select your printer: Select Stylus Photo R2400 Select the size and roll paper setting
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    on the width of the roll paper you loaded. Also set the margins to 0 in your printing software. 5. Click OK. 6. Select Print from the File menu. 7. Open the Printer menu and select Stylus Photo R2400. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: In certain programs you may need to select
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    Canvas, choose Premium Presentation Paper Matte. When printing on canvas, choose Best Photo or Photo RPM and turn High Speed off. For the best color prints on either Epson canvas medium, be sure to use the Premium ICC Profile. 10. Move the slider to the Quality setting (if available). 11. Choose
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    the z roll paper button for 3 seconds. The paper feeds backwards out of the printer. (If it doesn't feed all the way out, repeat this step.) Knob 2. to its original package. Store your printouts in resealable plastic bags, photo albums, or glass-covered picture frames. Keep both printed and unused
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    letter-size, use the matte sheet support. See page 15. ** These papers must be loaded in the single sheet guide. See page 17. Caution: Don't open Epson Status Monitor, pause printing, or respond to ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause the printer to pause and leave an uneven
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    of these sections to print BorderFree photos on cut sheet paper: ■ "Windows" below ■ "Mac OS X" on page 51 Windows 1. Start your print application and open your photo file. 2. Open the File menu, click Print, then click Properties or Preferences. 3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option
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    Mac OS X 1. Start your print application and open your photo file. 2. From the File menu, select Page Setup. 3. Open the Format menu and select your printer. Select Stylus Photo R2400 Select the size of the paper you loaded here 4. Open the Paper Size menu and select the paper size for the paper you
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    window to make sure you selected the correct paper size and source, or that you have the correct black ink cartridge installed (see page 70 for information). 11. Move the slider to the Quality setting. 12. Choose Expansion from to the edge of the paper). 13. Click Print. 52 Printing Special Photos
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    Carefully follow the instructions in these sections for the best results: ■ "Printing With a Color Profile" below ■ "Solving Color Management Problems" on page 62 ■ "Printing a Custom Profile Test Target" on page 62 ■ "Creating a Custom Profile" on page 66 Printing With a Color Profile To print an
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    profile for your scanner ■ A camera profile for your digital camera Also click the Preview box so you can see the effects of your profile Color vision® Spyder2.TM 8. Click OK. Note: Assigning a profile to the image doesn't alter the image data, only the interpretation of the data by your software
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    or Landscape 3. Click OK. 4. Select File > Print or Print with Preview. 5. If necessary, click More Options or Show More Options. If you see Output, select Color Management from the pull-down menu. Additional options appear: Photoshop 7, CS Photoshop CS3 Printing Special
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    Color-Managed Photo 1. Click the Print button. 2. Make sure your printer is selected, and click the Properties or Preferences button. 3. If you are using an Epson Premium ICC profile . Additionally, make sure the Photo Black ink cartridge is installed. See "Matching Black Ink to Paper Type" on page
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    IMPORTANT! Select Off (No Color Adjustment) Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment). If you don't, the printer driver will apply additional correction to the image data, producing inaccurate results. 8. Click OK. 9. Click OK or Print to print your photo. Printing Special Photos 57
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    Mac OS X Opening Your Image 1. Open Adobe Photoshop. 2. Select Color Settings from the Photoshop menu (Photoshop 7 or ) as the RGB working space and activates warning messages for profile mismatches and missing profiles. Click OK. 4. Open the photo you want to print. 5. If you see the message shown
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    X-Rite Eye-One Display 2 or Color vision Spyder2. 8. Click OK. Note: Assigning a profile to the image doesn't alter the image data, only the interpretation of the data by your software and how it appears on your monitor and orientation settings as necessary, then click OK. Printing Special Photos 59
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    very saturated colors, select Perceptual. This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer's color gamut. 7. Select the Black Point Compensation checkbox. Printing Your Color-Managed Photo 1. Click the Print button. 2. Select Stylus Photo R2400 from the Printer menu. 60
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    sure the Photo Black ink cartridge is installed. See "Matching Black Ink to Paper Type" on page 68. 5. Click the Advanced button. 6. If you are using an Epson Premium ICC profile, set the Print Quality setting to match your profile. 7. Turn off the High Speed setting. 8. Select Color Management
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    the Epson printer driver. Return to the instructions on page 61 (for Mac OS X) or page 57 (for Windows). Make sure to select Off (No Color Adjustment) in the printer driver Advanced screen or Color Management menu to turn off color management in your Epson printer driver. Printing a Custom Profile
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    the Print Space: Profile setting. 6. Click the Page Setup button. You see this window: 7. Select Stylus Photo R2400 from the Format for menu. 8. Select the appropriate Paper Size and Orientation settings, then click OK. 9. Click the Print button. 10. Select your printer from the Printer menu, then
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    the Media Type setting for the profile you're printing. 12. Click the Advanced button. 13. Select your desired level as the Print Quality setting. 14. Turn off the High Speed setting. 15. Select Color Management from the pop-up menu. 16. Select Off (No Color Adjustment). IMPORTANT! Select Off (No
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    Windows 1. Open Adobe Photoshop and open the profile target file provided by your profile-building software manufacturer. 2. If you see a missing profile screen, select Leave as is (don't color manage). 3. Select File > Print or Print with Preview. 4. In the Print window, click the Show More Options
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    paper type and Quality Option setting you plan to print with. Creating a Custom Profile If you're creating a custom profile for your printer, follow the instructions provided with your profile-building software (such as MonacoPROFILERTM by X-Rite or GretagMacbeth® ProfileMaker) to create your custom
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    window to access the printer driver. This one-stop printing feature also prevents conflicts between software and driver settings by making them both match. Complete instructions for using Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 are provided in the Getting Started Guide installed with Photoshop Elements
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    the File menu. You see the Epson EasyPrint interface: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 Select your paper type Choose your printer can use either the Matte Black (T059820) or Photo Black (T059120) ink cartridge. Only one can be installed in the printer at any time, but you can swap these cartridges
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    Use the Matte Black ink cartridge for professional results with the following paper types: ■ Presentation Paper Matte Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ■ Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Paper ■ Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte Paper - Heavyweight ■ Premium Presentation Paper
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    and the green P power light flashes. 3. Lift up the cartridge cover. 4. Press in the tab on the back of the black cartridge, and lift it out of the printer as shown below. Store this cartridge in a sealable plastic bag for later use. 5. Shake the new cartridge four or five times before opening its
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    : Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. Confirming the Swapped Cartridge Settings Once you've swapped the black ink cartridges, you need to confirm that the printer driver settings are correct for
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    and 10.4) or Print Center (OS X 10.2). 3. Select Stylus Photo R2400 from the list and click the Utility button. 4. Click the Epson Status Monitor button. 5. Click the black ink cartridge and verify the new cartridge type. Then click OK. 6. Close the Epson Printer Utility window. 72 Printing Special
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    Epson driver and offers an alternative black-and-white workflow. Advanced B&W Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced black-and-white controls. These controls can be applied to color to use Advanced B&W Photo settings: ■ "Windows" on page 74 ■ "Mac OS X" on page 76 Printing Special
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    printout. 4. Click the Advanced button, if necessary. The Basic settings change to the Advanced Settings. 5. Click Advanced B&W Photo in the Color Management section. Select Advanced B&W Photo Then choose a preset Color Toning option, or click Settings to customize Toning options 74 Printing Special
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    presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets will affect the target found in the Tone Color Circle. ■ Tone: Allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your black and white output. ■ differential by adding density to the highlights of your image. Printing Special Photos 75
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    Please note this preview will always be of the same image and is not color managed. Mac OS X 1. Start your print application and open your photo file. 2. From the File menu, choose Page Setup. 3. Select the Stylus Photo R2400 printer in the Format For menu, and choose the appropriate Paper Size and
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    presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets will affect the target found in the Tone Color Circle. ■ Tone: Allows you to easily change the entire tonal scale of your black and white output. ■ differential by adding density to the highlights of your image. Printing Special Photos 77
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    to customize the tone (hue) to add to your black and white print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you will add to your black and white print. ■ Preview: Approximates the image tone based on your settings. Please note this preview will always be
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    Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter to keep your printer working at its best and to prepare it for moving, if necessary: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 82 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 86 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 88
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    on EPSON Stylus Photo R2400, and select Printing Preferences. Select the Maintenance tab and click Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R2400, click OK, and select Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. 4. Follow the instructions
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    ), right-click on EPSON Stylus Photo R2400, and select Printing Preferences. Select the Maintenance tab and click Head Cleaning. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R2400, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to
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    head three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 99. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any dried ink to soften-and then clean the print head again. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red H ink light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. When the red
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    see a window like this: ■ Mac OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP R2400 > EPSON StatusMonitor. You see a window like this: Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing
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    light should be on, but not flashing). Then open the printer cover. 2. Press the H ink button. The print head moves and the green P power light flashes. If a red ink light is flashing or on (indicating a low or expended cartridge), the cartridge(s) indicated beneath the light(s) needs to be replaced
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    4. Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge, lift it out of the printer, and dispose of it carefully. 5. Shake the new cartridge four or five times before opening its package. (Don't shake it after it's unwrapped.) 6. Remove the new cartridge from its package. Caution: Don't touch the green
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    not appear, click Start > Printer (and Faxes), right-click on EPSON Stylus Photo R2400, and select Printing Preferences. Select the Maintenance tab and click Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R2400, click OK, and select Print
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    right-click on EPSON Stylus Photo R2400, and select Printing Preferences. Select the Maintenance tab and click Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R2400, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click the Manual button, then
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    clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the paper feeders. 3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the paper support and printer cover closed
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    . Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its new location. 4. Remove any paper from the printer, then remove the roll paper holder or single sheet guide, if it is installed. 5. Close the output tray and the paper support
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    90 Maintaining Your Printer
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    Problems" on page 104 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 105 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 106 Tip: It's a good idea to check Epson's support website periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted
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    extensions Left edge guide Sheet feeder Printer cover Output tray Output tray extension Roll paper guides Ink cartridge holder (in home position) Paper support closed Front path Buttons and lights (control panel) Roll paper edge guide USB port Roll paper holder 92 Solving Problems IEEE 1394
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    printer on and off. Hold down the button until the P power light comes on or goes off. Loads or ejects paper. Resumes printing after a paper-out or multiple-sheet-feed error. Clears paper error after unloading roll paper. Cancels a print job while printing. Moves the print head to the ink cartridge
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    ink cartridge is low on ink. On: printer is turned on. Flashing: printer is receiving a print job, printing, replacing or charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 96). Lights Green P power
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    and press the ) paper button. If multiple sheets fed, press the ) paper button to eject the paper, then turn your printer off and then on. For loading instructions, see page 12. Single Sheet Guide: See page 17 for instructions on loading single sheets of special papers. Roll Paper: See page 21 for
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    the ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. A test page prints the printer's ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. ■ If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly. ■ If
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    and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about two and a half minutes. Wait until it's finished (the green P power light stops flashing) before
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    Printer Problems Only the green P power light is on, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the interface cable is securely connected at both ends and meets the system requirements on page 109. ■ Run a printer check as described on page 96. If the test page prints, make sure your software is installed
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    absorption of Epson inks. If you use a paper not listed under the supported paper types, you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems in your printouts; see page 11. ■ Align the print head as described on page 86. ■ Select the Thick paper checkbox in your printer software. Access the
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    for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 82. ■ Select the correct Type or Media Type setting for your paper in the printer driver; see software documentation. ■ Make sure you're not printing a PostScript® file. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure Color ink
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    close as possible. See the Photoshop color management instructions on page 53. If your photos have a dark, underexposed and/or yellow-brown cast or a light, overexposed and or light-blue cast after using color management, see the solutions on page 62. Paper Problems Paper doesn't eject fully or is
  • Epson R2400 | User's Guide - Page 102
    or canvas doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Cut the end of the paper straight across. will feed too much paper. See page 43 for instructions. ■ If extra paper feeds, press the z roll compressed air to blow paper dust out of the printer after clearing a paper jam. Open the front
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    Caution: Do not use the cleaning sheets that come with Epson special papers; they may jam inside your printer. Follow these steps to clean the paper rollers: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer's sheet feeder. 2. Remove the instruction sheet from the sticky side of the cleaning sheet. Caution
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    Miscellaneous Problems The image is inverted, as if viewed in a mirror. Turn off Mirror Image in the printer software or the mirror setting in your program. See page 31 (Windows) or page 39 (Macintosh) for instructions. The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in the
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    photo software or the Epson Reference Guide. Windows 1. Click Start, and select Programs or All Programs. 2. Point to EPSON or EPSON Printers, then select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. 3. In the next window, select EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions
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    to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R2400) ■ Product
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    purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Technical Support for Other Photo Software Software nik Multimedia Web site or e-mail [email protected] Telephone (619) 725-3150, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, Pacific Time Solving Problems 107
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    108 Solving Problems
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    : an OHCI-compliant IEEE-1394 port and an IEEE-1394 cable; FireWire connection not supported in Windows Vista Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, we recommend that your system has: ■ An Apple® Mac-class computer with one or more: PowerPC® G4 733 MHz (1 GHZ recommended
  • Epson R2400 | User's Guide - Page 110
    insert objects through the slots. ■ Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
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    not put your hand inside the printer or touch a cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by hand. You may damage the printer. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use can result in reduced
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
  • Epson R2400 | User's Guide - Page 113
    Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period, please call the Epson ConnectionSM at (562) 276-7296 (U.S.) or (905) 709-2567 (Canada) for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. An Epson service technician will provide telephone
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    any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or
  • Epson R2400 | User's Guide - Page 115
    Photo printer, 96 Cleaning print head, 79 to 82 printer, 88 Color management menu, Macintosh, 37 problems, 62 settings, 31 to 32, 37, 40, 53 to 66 with color profiles, 53 to 66 Color problems color management, 56, 61, 64, 66 Windows, 32 Electronic manual, 9 to 10 Enhanced Matte Paper, 14, 41 Epson
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    other software, 107 see also Troubleshooting High Speed setting, 98 to 99 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 32, 57, 66 Incorrect characters, 104 colors, 62, 100 margins, 104 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 83 ordering, 83 to 84 problems, solving, 94, 97 replacing, 82 to 86 safety instructions, 84
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    to 35 Paper Source setting, 20, 26, 35 Paper Type setting, Windows, 29, 41, 44 Photo Black ink cartridge, 7, 68, 83 Photo RPM setting, 31, 39 Photo setting, 29, 50 Photo software, 8 PhotoCenter, Epson, 8 PhotoEnhance, 29, 101 PremierArt Paper, 17, 49 Premium Bright White Paper, 14, 41 Premium Glossy
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    instructions, 110 to 111 Semigloss photo paper, 14, 41, 44, 47 Service, 106 to 107 Sheet feeder loading paper in, 12 to 13 problems, solving, 95, 101 to 102 Single sheet guide, 17 to 20 Size setting, 29, 44 Slow printing, 98 Smeared printout, 37, 99 Software installation problems, solving, 97 photo
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