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128 | Solving Problems Message INVALID INK CRTG Light B Ink light on Explanation You tried to install the wrong ink cartridge. Response If you are installing ink cartridges for the first time, you must install the cartridges that came with your printer. LOAD PAPER Paper light on LOAD ROLL PAPER LOAD SHEET PAPER IN P. TRAY LOWER INK LEVERS LOWER L (or R) INK LVR MNT REQ. Paper light on - - MNT TK NEAR FULL MNT TNK FULL - B Ink light on NO BORDERLESS - WITH THIS SIZE RELOAD PAPER Note: These messages alternate. NO INK CRTG B Ink light on NO MNT TNK - NOT STRAIGHT Paper light RELOAD on If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the package and product code. Replace the ink cartridges with genuine Epson ink cartridges. Paper lever is in the After you finish loading paper, pull the paper released position while lever all the way forward, to the secured loading paper. position. Paper source setting in printer driver is different from control panel. Make sure the right paper is loaded and the paper source setting is the same on the control panel and printer driver. One or both ink levers Pull the lever or levers down to lock the ink are raised. cartridges. A printer part may need Note the code number and contact Epson as to be replaced soon. described on page 10. The maintenance tank Make sure you have a replacement is almost full. maintenance tank. See page 117. The maintenance tank Replace the maintenance tank. See page 117 is full. for instructions. Borderless setting selected for A2-size sheets (11.7 × 16.5). Change the setting in the printer driver, or load different-size paper. Ink cartridge(s) not installed or ink lever raised. The maintenance tank is not installed. Cut sheet paper is not loaded straight. Install ink cartridges (page 105) or lower the ink lever. Make sure the maintenance tank is fully inserted. See page 117 for instructions. Load the paper correctly. 128

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
Trademarks	2
FCC Compliance Statement	3
Contents	5
Introduction	9
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips	9
Options and Accessories	10
Where To Get Help	10
Macintosh System Requirements	11
Windows System Requirements	12
Important Safety Instructions	13
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	15
Identifying Printer Parts	16
Chap 1-Setting Up the Printer On a Network	19
Connecting to the Network	19
Configuring the Network Interface	20
Installing the Software for Macintosh	21
Adding the Printer	22
Installing the Software for Windows	24
Updating Your Printer Firmware	25
Downloading the Firmware	25
Updating the Firmware	26
Chap 2-Handling Paper and Other Media	29
Selecting Media for Your Printer	29
Guidelines for Using Epson Media	30
Using Cut Sheet Paper	30
Cut Sheet Paper Paths	31
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray	33
Using the Front Manual Feed Slot	38
Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot	41
Using Roll Paper	42
Roll Paper Guidelines	42
Loading the Paper onto the Spindle	43
Placing the Paper in the Printer	43
Removing Paper from the Spindle	47
Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper	47
Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter	48
Printing Trim Lines	49
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper	49
Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper	50
Creating Custom Paper Configurations	50
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations	52
Chap 3-Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh	53
Choosing Page Setup Options	54
Choosing Basic Print Options	57
Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options	60
Choosing Roll Paper Options	63
Borderless Printing	64
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing	65
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	66
Monitoring Print Jobs	68
Checking Ink Levels and Maintenance Tank	69
Chap 4-Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows	73
Choosing Basic Print Options	74
Choosing Color Management Options	76
Choosing Paper and Layout Options	78
Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options	79
Choosing Roll Paper Options	80
Borderless Printing	82
Choosing Page Layout Options	84
Choosing Paper Configuration Options	85
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	86
Customizing the Printer Driver	88
Saving and Sharing Custom Settings	89
Saving and Sharing Custom Media Settings	90
Editing Printer Driver Settings	91
Managing Print Jobs	91
Using the Progress Meter	92
Optimizing Print Speed	92
Setting Monitoring Preferences	94
Chap 5-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer	97
Checking Printer Status and Part Life	97
Printing Status Information	97
Viewing Status Information	98
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	100
Running a Power Cleaning Cycle	102
Aligning the Print Head	102
Replacing Ink Cartridges	105
Changing the Black Ink Cartridge	109
Draining the Old Ink	110
Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge	111
Updating the Printer Driver Information	112
Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks	112
Changing the Date and Time	112
Using the Maintenance Mode	113
Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade	115
Replacing the Maintenance Tank	117
Cleaning the Printer	119
Transporting or Storing the Printer	119
Preparing the Printer for Shipment	119
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation	121
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver	121
Macintosh	121
Windows Vista	122
Windows XP	123
Chap 6-Solving Problems	125
Diagnosing Problems	125
Checking Error Messages and Lights	126
Improving Print Quality	131
Solving Operational Problems	134
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems	135
Solving Paper Problems	137
Clearing Roll Paper Jams	138
Clearing Paper Tray Jams	140
Clearing Paper Jams from the Manual Feed Slots	143
Appendix A: Specifications	147
Environmental	147
Electrical	147
Dimensions	147
Weight	148
Printer Interfaces	148
Safety Approvals	148
Media	148
Roll Paper	148
Cut Sheets	148
Printable Area	149
Ink Cartridges	149

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Solving Problems

INVALID INK

CRTG

Ink light on

You tried to install the

wrong ink cartridge.

If you are installing ink cartridges for the first

time, you must install the cartridges that came

with your printer.

If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the

package and product code. Replace the ink

cartridges with genuine Epson ink cartridges.

LOAD PAPER

Paper

light

Paper lever is in the

released position while

loading paper.

After you finish loading paper, pull the paper

lever all the way forward, to the secured

position.

LOAD ROLL

PAPER

LOAD SHEET

PAPER IN P.

TRAY

Paper light

Paper source setting in

printer driver is

different from control

panel.

Make sure the right paper is loaded and the

paper source setting is the same on the control

panel and printer driver.

LOWER INK

LEVERS

LOWER L (or R)

INK LVR

—

One or both ink levers

are raised.

Pull the lever or levers down to lock the ink

cartridges.

MNT REQ.

—

A printer part may need

to be replaced soon.

Note the code number and contact Epson as

described on page 10.

MNT TK NEAR

FULL

—

The maintenance tank

is almost full.

Make sure you have a replacement

maintenance tank. See page 117.

MNT TNK FULL

Ink light on

The maintenance tank

is full.

Replace the maintenance tank. See page 117

for instructions.

NO BORDERLESS

WITH THIS SIZE

RELOAD PAPER

Note:

These messages

alternate.

—

Borderless setting

selected for A2-size

sheets (11.7 × 16.5).

Change the setting in the printer driver, or load

different-size paper.

NO INK CRTG

Ink

light on

Ink cartridge(s) not

installed or ink lever

raised.

Install ink cartridges (page 105) or lower the ink

lever.

NO MNT TNK

—

The maintenance tank

is not installed.

Make sure the maintenance tank is fully

inserted. See page 117 for instructions.

NOT STRAIGHT

RELOAD

Paper light

Cut sheet paper is not

loaded straight.

Load the paper correctly.

Message

Light

Explanation

Response