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Index A Accessories, 10 Adding printer (OS X), 32 to 33 Adobe Photoshop, 107 to 113 Aligning print head, 123 to 124 Always spool RAW datatype setting, 84 Auto Cut setting, 97 Windows, 70 Auto Rotate setting, Windows, 70 B Banding, 151 Blank pages, 156 Blurry prints, 153 Bonjour printing, 32 Borderless printing OS X, 89 to 92 Windows, 60, 67 to 72 Buttons, control panel, 17, 142 C Cable printer, 11, 12 problems, 155 requirements, 11, 12 Canceling print jobs OS X, 103 Windows, 83 Cartridges, see Ink cartridges checking printer status, 117 Cleaner (cleaning unit), checking status, 115 Cleaning print head, 118 to 123 printer, 139 Coarse Rendering setting, 85 Color management OS X, 107 to 110 profiles, 107 to 113 Windows, 65 to 67, 111 to 113 Color problems, 152, 156 167 167 Control panel aligning print head, 123 to 124 buttons, 17, 142 changing language, 129 to 130 changing measurement units, 129 to 130 cleaning print head, 120 to 123 illustration, 17, 142 ink levels, checking, 116, 124 to 125 lights, 17, 142 messages, 142 monitoring printer, 142 restoring default settings, 129 to 130 status check, printing, 116 Control panel menus Custom Paper, 56 to 58 CR (carriage) motor, checking status, 115 Custom paper size OS X, 89 to 92 Windows, 60, 68, 72 Custom Preset OS X, 99 Windows, 80 to 81 Cut sheet paper heavy stock, 43 to 48 paper paths, 37 to 38 printable area, 165 tray capacity, 38 Cutter cutting paper manually, 54 to 55 ordering replacement, 10 replacing, 131 to 134 D Date and time setting, 129 Default settings, restoring, 129 to 130 Deleting print jobs OS X, 103 Windows, 83 Depth of printer, 164

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