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148 | Solving Problems Message Explanation Response PAPER LOAD ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON AND REMOVE THE JAMMED PAPER Paper has jammed in the printer. Press the button and remove the jammed paper; see page 158 for more information. PAPER LOAD ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON AND RESET ROLL PAPER Paper has jammed in the printer. Press the button and remove the jammed paper; see page 158 for more information. PAPER LOW The paper roll is almost finished. Replace the roll. PAPER OUT No paper is loaded. Load paper. LOAD PAPER The button has been Press the pressed with no paper loaded. button, then load paper. Paper ran out during printing. Press the button and remove the roll paper core. Then load another roll. PAPER SENSOR ERROR PRESS THE BUTTON LOAD DIFFERENT PAPER The paper is not detected. Press to clear the error, then select the right paper. PAPER SETTING ERROR CHECK THE PAPER SOURCE IN YOUR DRIVER SETTINGS OR RELOAD PAPER CORRECTLY The paper source selected in the printer driver and the control panel do not match. Check the Paper Source or Paper Size settings and make sure the paper is loaded correctly. PAPER SETTING ERROR THIS PAPER CANNOT BE LOADED FROM PAPER CASSETTE The wrong paper is loaded in the paper cassette. Remove the paper from the paper cassette and feed it manually into the front or rear paper feeder. INSERT PAPER LESS THAN 8 MM THICKNESS FROM REAR MANUAL FEEDER PAPER SETTING ERROR ROLL PAPER IS LOADED REMOVE IT AND CHANGE PAPER SOURCE SETTING TO ROLL PAPER The paper source selected in the printer driver and the control panel do not match. Check the Paper Source or Paper Size settings and make sure the paper is loaded correctly. PAPER SIZE ERROR The loaded paper size does not Make sure the paper size matches the size LOAD CORRECT PAPER SIZE match the size of the image. of the image. 148

Section	Page
Introduction	9
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips	9
Options and Accessories	10
Where To Get Help	11
Windows System Requirements	11
OS X System Requirements	12
Important Safety Instructions	13
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	15
Printer Parts	16
Front	16
Back	16
Control Panel	17
LCD Screen	17
Setting Up the Printer	19
Unpacking and Connecting the Printer	19
Installing Ink	21
Connecting to Your System	23
Connecting Directly to the Computer	23
Windows	23
OS X	25
Connecting to a Network	26
Configuring the Network Interface	26
Printing a Network Status Sheet	28
Installing the Printer Software	28
Adding the Network Port	31
Updating Your Printer Firmware	33
Checking the Current Firmware Version	33
Downloading and Updating the Firmware	34
Handling Paper and Other Media	35
Selecting Media for Your Printer	35
Guidelines for Using Epson Media	36
Using Cut Sheet Paper	36
Cut Sheet Paper Paths	37
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette	38
Using the Front Manual Feed Slot	43
Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot	46
Using Roll Paper	48
Roll Paper Guidelines	48
Removing and Installing the Spacer	49
Loading the Paper onto the Spindle	50
Placing the Paper in the Printer	51
Removing Paper from the Spindle	53
Switching Between 2-Inch and 3-Inch Roll Paper	54
Cutting Roll Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter	54
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper	55
Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper	56
Creating Custom Paper Configurations	56
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations	58
Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows	59
Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper	60
Choosing Basic Print Options	61
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting	63
Choosing Color Management Options	65
Choosing Roll Paper Options	67
Choosing Cut Sheet Paper Options	70
Choosing Page Layout Options	73
Choosing Paper Configuration Options	74
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	77
Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings	80
Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group	80
Importing a Custom Settings Group	81
Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group	81
Editing Printer Driver Settings	82
Managing Print Jobs	83
Using the Progress Meter	83
Optimizing Print Speed	84
Setting Monitoring Preferences	86
Printing With Epson Drivers for OS X	87
Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll Paper	88
Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options	89
Choosing Advanced Media Control Options	95
Choosing Roll Paper Settings	96
Controlling Borderless Image Expansion	98
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing	99
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	100
Managing Print Jobs	103
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting	104
Managing Color With Profiles	107
OS X Printing With a Color Profile	107
Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile	107
Selecting Print Settings and Printing	110
Windows Printing With a Color Profile	111
Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile	111
Selecting Print Settings and Printing	113
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer	115
Alert Lamp	115
Checking Printer Status and Part Life	115
Printing Status Information	116
Viewing Status Information	116
Checking Printer Status From the Printer Driver	117
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	118
Running the Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning Utilities	118
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel	120
Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	121
Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	121
Running Cleaning Cycles	122
Aligning the Print Head	123
Replacing Ink Cartridges	124
Changing the Black Ink Cartridge	128
Changing the Date and Time	129
Using Maintenance Mode	129
Replacing the Paper Cutter	131
Removing the Old Cutter	131
Installing the New Cutter	133
Replacing the Maintenance Tanks	135
Replacing the Ink Maintenance Tank	136
Replacing the Borderfree Maintenance Tank	137
Cleaning the Printer	139
Transporting or Storing the Printer	139
Preparing the Printer for Shipment	140
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation	140
Solving Problems	141
Diagnosing Problems	141
Checking Error Messages and Lights	142
Improving Print Quality	150
Solving Operational Problems	154
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems	155
Solving Paper Problems	157
Clearing Paper Jams	158
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver	161
OS X	161
Windows	161
Appendix A: Specifications	163
Clearing Stored Print Information	163
Environmental	163
Electrical	163
Dimensions and Weight	164
Printer Interfaces	164
Safety Approvals	164
Media	164
Roll Paper	164
Cut Sheets	165
Printable Area	165
Ink Cartridges	166

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Solving Problems

PAPER LOAD ERROR

PRESS THE

BUTTON

AND REMOVE THE

JAMMED PAPER

Paper has jammed in the

printer.

Press the

button and remove the

jammed paper; see page 158 for more

information.

PAPER LOAD ERROR

PRESS THE

BUTTON

AND RESET ROLL PAPER

Paper has jammed in the

printer.

Press the

button and remove the

jammed paper; see page 158 for more

information.

PAPER LOW

The paper roll is almost

finished.

Replace the roll.

PAPER OUT

LOAD PAPER

No paper is loaded.

Load paper.

The

button has been

pressed with no paper loaded.

Press the

button, then load paper.

Paper ran out during printing.

Press the

button and remove the roll

paper core. Then load another roll.

PAPER SENSOR ERROR

PRESS THE

BUTTON

LOAD DIFFERENT PAPER

The paper is not detected.

Press

to clear the error, then select

the right paper.

PAPER SETTING ERROR

CHECK THE PAPER SOURCE

IN YOUR DRIVER SETTINGS

OR RELOAD PAPER

CORRECTLY

The paper source selected in

the printer driver and the

control panel do not match.

Check the Paper Source or Paper Size

settings and make sure the paper is loaded

correctly.

PAPER SETTING ERROR

THIS PAPER CANNOT BE

LOADED FROM PAPER

CASSETTE

INSERT PAPER LESS THAN

8 MM THICKNESS FROM

REAR MANUAL FEEDER

The wrong paper is loaded in

the paper cassette.

Remove the paper from the paper cassette

and feed it manually into the front or rear

paper feeder.

PAPER SETTING ERROR

ROLL PAPER IS LOADED

REMOVE IT AND CHANGE

PAPER SOURCE SETTING

TO ROLL PAPER

The paper source selected in

the printer driver and the

control panel do not match.

Check the Paper Source or Paper Size

settings and make sure the paper is loaded

correctly.

PAPER SIZE ERROR

LOAD CORRECT PAPER SIZE

The loaded paper size does not

match the size of the image.

Make sure the paper size matches the size

of the image.

Message

Explanation

Response