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    EPSON Stylus® Photo R300 Series User's Guide
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    , and ink jet printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. RPM is a registered trademark, EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Store
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    Reference Guide Using EPSON Paper Choosing the Paper for Your Project Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Loading Envelopes Storing Your Photos Printing Without a Computer Using Your Camera's Print Settings Using PRINT Image Matching Using DPOF or PictBridge Getting Photos into the Printer Inserting
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    28 Touching Up Your Photos 29 Automatically Adjusting Your Photos 29 Manually Adjusting Your Photos 30 Cropping and Sizing Your Photos 31 Adding Photo Information 32 Printing Special Layouts 33 Printing Greeting Cards 34 Printing With Iron-On Transfer Paper 35 Printing On CDs or
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    Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer Problem Solving Diagnosing Problems Control Panel Messages Running a Printer Check Setup or Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With Paper Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems
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    Uninstalling Printer Software 109 Windows 109 Macintosh OS X 110 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9x 110 Where To Get Help 111 Notices 113 Windows System Requirements 113 Macintosh System Requirements 113 Important Safety Instructions 114 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 115 Energy Star
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    a computer. (The port in the back of the printer is for connecting the printer to your computer.) ■ If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300M, your printer has a preview monitor to help you select photos for printing. ■ Your printer also supports Bluetooth® technology (using an optional adapter) for
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    Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer includes support for EPSON's revolutionary PRINT Image Matching™ technology. PRINT Image Matching lets your digital camera and printer work together automatically to produce the best prints possible. Digital camera manufacturers that support PRINT Image
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    your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: EPSON Software Film Factory is a photo management program that lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash. Supports PRINT
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    Reference Guide ■ Printing all types of photos without a computer ■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Printing on CDs, DVDs, and creating jewel case inserts ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer
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    When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen: Click here to expand the table of contents Click a topic to go to topic If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic. About Your Documentation 11
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    12 Welcome!
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    -alone mode, you can print on 4 × 6 Premium Glossy Photo Paper only.) Note: You must print borderless on supported types and sizes of paper: see page 62 for a list. Stand-alone mode supports the paper types listed on page 27. To order EPSON paper, contact your dealer, call the EPSON StoreSM at (800
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    printing landscape-oriented pictures. ■ When using special papers, check the paper package for additional instructions. Some papers require using a support sheet included in the package. Note: Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to prevent curling. 14 Using EPSON Paper
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    slide the left edge guide against the envelopes. Tip: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time. Load with the printable side up 2. Select these settings in your printer software: ■ For the paper Type/Media Type, select Plain Paper ■ For the Size
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    With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored. As with traditional
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    EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you print photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital camera's memory card, choose settings from the control panel, and press the green Print button. Before you start, make sure you plug in the printer, turn it on, install ink
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    Using Your Camera's Print Settings Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer is designed to work hand-in-hand with the latest advances in digital cameras. With PRINT Image Matching, you can get beautiful print results from all your digital photos, easily and automatically. And with PictBridge or
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    Getting Photos into the Printer Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer can print photos stored: ■ On a memory card (see below) ■ In a digital camera (see page 20) ■ On a data storage device, such as a CD-R drive or an Iomega Zip drive (
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    directly to your printer using a USB cable: ■ Digital camera with PictBridge or USB DP support ■ USB CD/DVD burners and drives (selected drives: see http://support.epson.com for a a CD-drive, you can also print photos from Picture CDs that you get from your photo lab. 20 Printing Without a Computer
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    panel and your images are available for printing: Note: If you've backed up your images on Zip disk, CD, or another storage device (see page 39), they're stored in folders (001, 002, etc.). Use the and buttons on the printer's control panel to highlight the folder you want to open, then
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    connected your camera or CD drive to the printer. See page 19. ■ If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300 printer, start by printing an index, so you can select your photos by number. See page 23 for details. If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300M printer, you can use the preview monitor to easily
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    select the photos you want to print. If you have the EPSON Stylus Photo R300M printer with the preview monitor, you may not need to print an index. 1. Load your paper in the printer. See page 14. 2. Highlight Select Photo, then press OK. 3. In the Select Photo menu, use the and buttons to highlight
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    . If your printer doesn't have the preview monitor, first print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (see page 23). 1. Highlight Select Photo, then press OK. Note: To print all your photos, select All. To print a range of photos, see page 25. 2. Use the button to highlight Individual
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    " on page 26 to finish laying out your photos and setting up your print job. Using DPOF or PictBridge to Select Your Photos If your camera supports DPOF or PictBridge, you can use it to select photos for printing; see your camera's instruction manual for details. When you connect your camera or
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    Once you've selected your photos, follow these steps to start printing: 1. Load your paper in the printer. See page 14. 2. Press the and buttons to highlight Paper Type, then press OK to enter the Paper Type menu. 3. Highlight the type of paper you've loaded, then press OK. (If you're not sure
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    the ink coverage accordingly. Here are the settings you should choose from your printer's control panel when not using your computer to print: For this paper . . . Plain paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON
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    saying that your settings have been saved. When you want to print, press the Custom button to recall your settings. Make sure the correct paper is loaded, then press Print. Tip: If you adjust any settings after pressing the Custom button, any additional changes you make affect only the current
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    Touching Up Your Photos Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your photos even without a computer. Two basic types of adjustments are available. Note: These settings affect only your printed pictures. They do not change your original
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    of small images taken from mobile phones and low-resolution PDAs, press the button to choose Small Image Enhancer, then highlight On and press OK. (Make sure to turn this option off when printing most photos, or your printer will print slowly.) Note: These settings are saved when you turn off the
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    Photos Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer lets you decide how your photos fit on the page with two options: Crop and Fit to Frame. 1. Press the button to highlight More Options, then press OK. 2. To print as a rough guide, since it is not exact. Note: The entire photo still appears on the
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    turned off Note: These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you're done. Adding Photo Information You can print the date and time each photo was taken, as well as the camera settings, in the lower right
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    Printing Special Layouts Using special EPSON paper, you can make greeting cards, CDs, jewel case inserts, and iron-on transfers without even turning on your computer. You can buy the following EPSON papers for your projects: ■ EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards-S041606 ■ EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper-
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    EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards, you can create your own personalized cards by printing your photo right on the front of each card. 1. Select the photo you want to use, as described on page 22. 2. Follow the instructions in the paper package to load a sheet of greeting card paper with the support
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    OK. 5. Optionally, you can adjust the color or image quality before printing (see page 29), or crop or size your photos (see page 31). 6. Press the Print button. Your transfer image begins printing. Follow the instructions that came with the paper to transfer your image. Printing Special Layouts 35
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    the button to highlight Paper Feed/Paper Eject and press OK. 4. Press OK to feed paper into the printer. 5. Make sure Paper Feed/Paper Eject is still highlighted, then press OK. Press OK again to eject the paper from the printer. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 several times. 36 Printing Without a Computer
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    may damage the printer or tray. 1. Lift the printer lid and push in the output tray extension. Lift printer lid 2. Lower the CD/DVD tray guide. Push in extension Lower tray guide 3. Your LCD panel displays a message, and then changes to show the CD/DVD Print Settings. Printing Special Layouts 37
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    side face-up. Make sure the disc lays flat in the tray. Caution: Printing on small CDs (8 cm) is not supported when printing without a computer and may cause damage to the printer. See page 67 for instructions on printing on small CDs. 5. Insert the tray carefully, making sure it is level, not
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    for the small CD format). Note: This feature is available when printing from the printer's control panel only. 1. Select the photo you want to use, as described on page 22. 2. Load letter-size paper into your printer. (See "Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder" on page 14 for details.) 3. Highlight
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    port on the front of the printer. EXT/IF USB port 4. Press the Direct Save button. 5. Press OK. When you see the "Beginning Backup" message, press OK again to start the backup procedure; you may have to follow additional instructions on the printer screen. All the photos on your card are copied to
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    Printer To send and print photos wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, and computers, you can use the optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, available from EPSON. The Bluetooth Photo Print , software, operating
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    the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter Hold the Bluetooth adapter by the section that is connected to the printer, and pull it out from the USB connector, as shown below. Caution: Do not remove the adapter while it is communicating with another device or while the printer is printing (while the
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    your device's documentation. If you are using Windows, you must use the software included with your computer's Bluetooth adapter to set up a connection with your printer. Your adapter may let you print using your EPSON printer software. See the documentation included with your computer's Bluetooth
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    device from which you want to print. 1. Press the button on your printer to choose More Options and press OK. 2. Choose settings in the Bluetooth option menus listed below. Menu Item BT Device Name Setting Settings EPSON Stylus Photo R300(number) (Default = 0) BT Communication Public Mode
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    -11-11-11 Description Select On to encrypt communication. Encryption requires that a four-digit Passkey be entered into a device before it can communicate with and print from the printer. The Passkey Setting allows you to set the four-digit Passkey that must be entered into a device before
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    Settings This table lists the default settings for your printer. You may need to reset your settings to the defaults before printing. Option Crop Filter Automatic Correction Small Image Enhancer Contrast Brightness Saturation Sharpness Date Time Photo Information Fit to Frame Quality Bidirectional
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    or create greeting cards and calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: To print photos from your computer, you can use a program like Film Factory or EPSON Print CD, which are included on the CD-ROM
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    you may not be able to tell which card the printer is taking the images from. 3. In Windows XP, you see a screen like this: You can choose any supported programs or options to open, view, or print your photos. On a Macintosh with Mac OS® X or Mac OS 9.x, you see a drive icon appear on your desktop
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    asks you a series of questions about lets you view, modify, and print photos from your computer quickly and window, click End. You can go back and change settings at any time by opening PhotoStarter: ■ In Windows, click Start, point to Programs (or All Programs), Film Factory, and click EPSON
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    a card, pull it straight out of the slot. Basic Printing in Windows 1. From the file menu, click Print. You see a Print window like this one: Select your printer name here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series is selected. 50 Printing From Your Computer
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    screen give you the best combination of quality and speed for most prints. For the highest quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click the Advanced button on the Main tab. Then see "Customizing Windows Print Settings" on page 58 for instructions on selecting Photo RPM. Basic Printing in Windows 51
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    page 61 for more information about paper types. 7. Select other settings as shown above. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 8. Click OK. 9. At the Print window, click OK or Print to start printing. During printing, this window appears and shows the progress
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    Setup. You see this menu: Select Stylus Photo R300 Select the Paper Size and Orientation settings 2. Open the Format for menu and select the Stylus Photo R300 printer. (See page 62 for details about printing borderless photos.) 3. Select the correct paper size from the Paper Size menu. Caution: When
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    the Format for menu on the Page Setup window Click here and select Print Settings 7. Open the Printer menu and select Stylus Photo R300. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 9. Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Select your paper type (see page 61) Select Color (for color
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    off color adjustments by the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of all your selections 11. Click Print. 12. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the Print Center icon when it appears in the dock. Then double-click your printer name (Stylus Photo R300). You see a screen like this
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    Make sure SP R300 Series is selected. If not, you need to select your printer in the Chooser. 3. Select the correct Paper Size, Orientation, and other settings. Then click OK. Note: To print without borders, see page 62. To print double-sided pages, refer to your on-screen Reference Guide (see page
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    it to preview your printout. ■ Click to check your ink levels. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 6. Click Print to start printing. If you turned on background printing, you can open the EPSON MonitorIV window by selecting it in the Application menu in the upper
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    button in the bottom right corner of the window. 2. If you see a warning note, click Continue. 3. Select the following advanced settings as necessary: Select Paper & Quality Options as necessary Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on photo and glossy paper types Select Print
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    Once you've finished selecting advanced settings, you can: ■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print. ■ Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings. ■ Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 5 to select layout options. 4. Select the following
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    depending on your selected paper type.) 3. Adjust any Color Management settings, if necessary. (Mac OS X: Select Color Management from the Print Settings menu.) 4. Select any other advanced settings you want to use. For details, click the ? button. 5. Mac OS X: Click Print. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x: Click
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    paper when printing from your computer: *For this paper . . . Select this Paper (Media Type) setting . . . Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper Plain Paper EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink
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    inches) Paper type or Media Type setting Matte Paper - Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Caution: If you use an unsupported paper size, ink may get inside your printer and mar future printouts. 62 Printing From Your
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    than the other side. ■ Load premium papers up to 20 sheets at a time. ■ Check the paper package for additional loading instructions. Windows Follow these steps to print borderless photos: 1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. Open the File menu and click Print. Then click Properties or
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    printing Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Type setting. 4. Choose Sheet as the paper Source setting. 5. Select one of the following paper types: ■ Matte Paper Heavyweight ■ Photo Paper ■ Glossy Photo
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    the paper. (See the Reference Guide for printer specifications.) 4. Click OK. 5. Select Print from the File menu. 6. Open the Printer pull-down menu and select Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder - Borderless)-the same borderless option you chose in the Format for menu on the Page Setup window. 7. Click
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    OS 8.6 to 9.x 1. Select Page Setup from the File menu. You see this window: Click this box for borderless printouts Choose the paper size and source 2. Select the correct Paper Source and Paper Size, and check the Borderless box. 3. Click OK. 4. Select Print from the File menu and then click
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    On CDs or DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink-jet printable CD or DVD. The EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. You
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    Designing CDs and DVDs You can use EPSON Print CD to create and print a design with images, graphics, and text. 1. To add a background image, click the or Background icon. You see a window like the following: Windows Click here to select a new background image Macintosh 2. Do one of the following
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    .) ■ Macintosh: Click the text button to add a block of text. Select the block of text, then use any of the options on the Text Settings palette. You can also modify the text with any of the options on the Color Settings and Object Settings palettes. Windows Macintosh Printing On CDs or DVDs 69
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    you have plain paper loaded in the printer, then follow the instructions in "Printing Your Design" on page 72 to print. When you're ready to load a CD or DVD, follow the instructions in "Inserting a CD or DVD" below. Inserting a CD or DVD Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your ink-jet
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    guide. Lower tray guide 3. Place the CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lays flat on the tray. To print use the small CD ring when printing 8 cm CDs and that the CD and ring lay flat on the tray; otherwise the printer may be damaged. Always use this
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    your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you're ready to print. 1. Open the File menu and select Printer Settings (Windows) or Page Setup (Macintosh). 2. Do one of the following: ■ Windows: Make sure Stylus Photo R300 is selected, the Paper Source is set to Manual, and the Paper Size is set to A4. 72
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    sure Stylus Photo R300 is selected and the Paper Size is set to A4. ■ Macintosh OS 9: Make sure Stylus Photo R300 is selected, the Paper Source is set to Manual Feed, and the Paper Size is set to A4. 3. Click OK. 4. Open the File menu and select Print. Then do one of the following: ■ Windows: When
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    Choose CD/DVD for the Media Type setting, then click Print. Choose CD/DVD ■ Macintosh OS 9: When you see the screen below, click Print. 5. Click OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). Note: After you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. To allow the ink to dry fully, wait at least 24 hours before
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    . 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Follow the instructions in "Printing Your Design" on page 72 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual or Manual Feed. 4. Select Print from the File menu. 5. In Windows or Mac OS 9, select Print Position
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    6. Click OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). The confirmation pattern is printed on the position check disk or CD. 7. Remove the position check disk or CD and in the Width (Right) or Right Space box. 10. Click OK to save the measurements to the EPSON Print CD program. 76 Printing From Your Computer
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    instructions in "Printing Your Design" on page 72 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer is selected, the Paper Size is set to A4, and the Paper Source is set to Manual (Windows) or Manual Feed (Mac OS 9). 4. Select Print from the File menu. 5. In Windows or Mac OS 9, select Print
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    II), special print instructions are saved in your digital photo files. For example, macro mode pictures might include print commands for sharpness and clarity, while portrait mode pictures might emphasize soft focusing and subtle flesh tones. If your digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching
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    Getting Started Guide that was installed with Film Factory. 3. Select a "roll of film" or click the Roll button and select New Roll. 4. If your photos were taken with a digital camera that supports PRINT Image Matching, the P.I.M. logo appears in your photo thumbnails. Right-click (Windows) or Ctrl
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    your copy. When you're ready to print, continue with the steps in the next section. Printing Your Photos 1. When you're ready to print, click the Print Assignment button. You see this screen: Click to print the date with your photo Select your printer settings here 80 Printing From Your Computer
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    order: 1 Make sure your printer is selected 3 Select your paper size 2 Select Standard or Sheet Feeder - Borderless for borderless printing 4 Select the Media Type 3. If you want to print the current date with your photo, click the Print Date box. 4. Click the Print button on the left side of
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    printing photos containing P.I.M. and/or Exif Print data. 8. Click the Print button at the top of the screen. ■ Windows: Your pictures are printed. ■ Macintosh OS X: You see the Print window; click Print. Your pictures are printed. ■ Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: You see the Print window; click Print
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    image, check the Image Preview box. (In Windows, non-P.I.M. and non-Exif Print images cannot be previewed.) 6. Choose an import option: ■ PRINT Image Matching II enables the greatest range of image enhancements and effects. It also supports the EPSON RGB expanded color space, which is similar to
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    lose all P.I.M. header information. Printing a P.I.M. Image P.I.M. images are converted into the EPSON RGB 2001 color space. Print. You see a window like this: Select the profile for your printer and paper 2. In the Print Space box, select the Stylus Photo R300 profile for the paper you're printing
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    then click Advanced. Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x: Under Mode, click Custom, then click the Advanced button. You see the Advanced screen. 6. Select Photo, Best Photo, or Photo RPM as the Print Quality. 7. Windows: Select No Color Adjustment and click OK. Macintosh OS X: Select Color Management from the pop
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    86 Printing From Your Computer
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    the Print Head" on page 88 ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 89 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 93 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 94 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 95 Note: You can also maintain your printer from the Maintenance tab on your driver (Windows) or from the EPSON Printer
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    steps to clean the print head from the printer's control panel: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is off. If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see page 89 for details. 2. Press the button to highlight More
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    as shown below), clean the print head again; see page 88 for instructions. Replacing an Ink Cartridge You can check the status of the ink cartridges by looking at the icons on the control panel. Press the button to scroll down to More Options. Ink cartridge levels The level of ink shown on the icons
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    and not printing, then open the printer cover. 2. Do one of the following: ■ If the red b error light is on (cartridge is empty), press the b maintenance button. ■ If the red b error light is flashing (cartridge is low), press the b maintenance button. You see Ink Cartridge Replacement highlighted
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    in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Dispose of it carefully. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them
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    steps 5 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Close the cartridge cover. 10. Press the left front corner of the cartridge cover forward to lock the cover into place. 11. Press OK and close the printer cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 12. When you see a message that
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    panel or using your printer software. To align the print head from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network); see your on-screen Reference Guide for details. Note: For the best results, load letter-size EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in the
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    brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Don't get water on the printer components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. Don't use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer. 94 Maintaining Your
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    from the printer, push down the paper support extension, and close the paper support. 5. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer 6. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is closed
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    96 Maintaining Your Printer
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    Problems" on page 103 ■ "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 106 ■ "CD/DVD Printing Problems" on page 107 ■ "Miscellaneous Printout Problems" on page 107 ■ "Uninstalling Printer Software" on page 109 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 111 Diagnosing Problems Your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer
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    the ink cartridges shown with new ones. Paper load error. Load paper correctly and press Maintenance. Load paper in the sheet feeder, and press the ( maintenance button to turn this light off. The printer resumes printing. A paper jam has occurred. See printer manual to clear the jam. Press
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    press the maintenance button. The inserted card cannot be used with this printer. Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter error. Disconnect the Adapter from the printer, then reconnect it. System error. Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Stop button for 7 seconds to turn off the printer. Ink icon
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    press OK. 7. Press OK to print the nozzle check. 8. The printer prints a page showing a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the print head; see page 88.) ■ If the check page printed, the problem probably lies in your memory card, software settings, interface cable, or
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    Setup or Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about two minutes. Wait until charging finishes before you turn off the printer, or it may charge improperly and
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    page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles
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    Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 88 for instructions. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode. See page 58 (Windows) or page 60 (Macintosh). ■ If you're printing without a computer, make sure the printer's Paper
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    Guide. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 93 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing, especially when you're printing on transparencies. ■ If the options above don't work, try using the Thick paper and envelopes setting: Windows: From the Maintenance
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    software documentation. Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 88 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 89. ■ If you're printing without a computer, make sure the printer
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    have set the wrong paper size. Press the b maintenance button to eject the paper, and then select the correct paper size. ■ If it's wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Make sure the paper support extension is pulled up
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    're printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected, or is the active printer in the Print Center or Macintosh Chooser. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning. See page 88. CD/DVD Printing Problems 107
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    the left edge guide against the paper. ■ See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for your paper size. The margins must be within the printable area of the page. See "Printer Specifications" in your on-screen Reference Guide. ■ If you are printing without
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    . 3. Click EPSON Printer Software in the program list and click the Add/Remove button (Change/Remove button on Windows 2000 and XP). 4. In the next window, make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer icon is selected and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 5. In Windows 98 or
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    -click the Print Center icon. 5. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R300 and then click Delete. 6. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R300(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) and then click Delete. 7. Close Print Center. When you are ready to reinstall the printer software, follow the correct instructions for your operating
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    a week. To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdviceSM code is 70500. Use this code to quickly select the EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series printer in SoundAdvice. To speak to a technical support representative, dial: ■ U.S.: (562) 276
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    name (EPSON Stylus Photo R300 or EPSON Stylus Photo R300M) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and
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    software ■ Windows-compliant USB port and a shielded USB "AB" cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. Caution: Using an improperly shielded USB cable-especially a cable more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long-may cause the printer to malfunction. Macintosh System Requirements ■ An Apple® iMac™ series
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    follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. ■ Connect explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ■ Do not remove a memory card or turn off the printer while the computer
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    ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to make sure it remains in the proper position. Important Safety Instructions
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    ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
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    ; 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 may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B281A Declaration of Conformity 117
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    Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON printer prove defective during the warranty period, please call the EPSON ConnectionSM at (562) 276-7282 (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 LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions. Some
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    120 Notices
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    to 40 Characters, incorrect, 108 Checking printer, 100 Cleaning print head, 88 to 89 printer, 94 roller, 36, 67 sheets, 94 Color management settings, 58 Color Management settings Macintosh, 55, 60 printing without a computer, 29 to 30 Windows, 58 Color problems, 105 ColorSync, 55 CompactFlash memory
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    , 23 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 52, 57, 89 ordering, 90 replacing, 90 to 92 safety instructions, 91, 115 Ink Jet Transparencies, 61 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 57 Windows, 52 without computer, 89 Installation problems, 101 Inverted image, 107 Iron-On Transfer Paper, 35 J Jams, paper, 106
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    89 Print Head Alignment utility, 93 PRINT Image Matching description, 8 plug-in for Photoshop, 9, 82 to 85 printing without computer, 18, 29 to 30 with Film Factory, 78 to 82 Print position check paper, 75 to 76 Print Quality settings, 51 Print quality problems, 103 to 105 Print window, 50 Printer
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    photos to computer, 48 to 50 Transparencies, 61 Transporting printer, 95 Troubleshooting, 97 to 112 Type setting, 52 U Uninstalling software, 109 to 111 USB, 20 to 21, 109, 113 Utilities Head Cleaning, 88 to 89 Nozzle Check, 89 Print Head Alignment, 93 W Watermark, 57, 59 Windows basic printing
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EPSON Stylus
®
Photo R300 Series
User’s Guide