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TROUBLESHOOTING, Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems

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As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a paper jam or other problem. The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem, following the guidelines in this chapter. Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed. This chapter covers the following problems and solutions: Diagnosing Problems Improving Print Quality Solving Printing Problems Solving Printer Software Problems Fixing Paper Problems Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Where To Get Help

Section	Page
FRONT MATTER	1
CONTENTS	3
INTRODUCTION	8
Windows System Requirements	9
Macintosh System Requirements	10
Printer Parts	11
How To Use Your Manuals	12
Using Links	12
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips	13
Energy Star Compliance	13
Year 2000 Ready	14
Important Safety Instructions	14
BASIC PRINTING	17
Printing from Windows	17
Printing from Windows Applications	18
Setting Default Printer Options	21
Checking Printer Status	22
Printing from a Macintosh	23
Checking Printer Status	26
CUSTOM PRINTING	27
Using Custom Project Types	28
Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects	31
Customizing Color Settings	34
Using PhotoEnhance3 and Digital Camera Correction	34
Using Custom Color Adjustment	36
Using a Color Correction System	38
Using ColorSync on the Macintosh	39
Selecting Paper Size and Orientation Options	41
Selecting Paper Options in Windows	42
Selecting Paper Options on a Macintosh	46
Selecting Print Layout Options	51
Choosing Print Layout Options in Windows	51
Choosing Print Layout Options on a Macintosh	59
Using Print Preview on the Macintosh	65
Using Background Printing on the Macintosh	67
Saving Custom Settings	68
Revising Your Custom Settings	70
Deleting Your Custom Settings	70
PRINTING ON SPECIAL PAPERS	71
Selecting the Right Settings for Your Paper	72
Paper Loading and Handling Guidelines	74
Letterhead, Preprinted Forms, and Legal-size Paper	75
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Transparencies	75
Envelopes	77
EPSON Photo Paper	78
EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper	80
EPSON Banner Photo Paper	80
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards	81
EPSON Photo Stickers	81
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets	82
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper	82
EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film	83
MANAGING PRINT JOBS	84
Managing Print Jobs in Windows	85
Using the Progress Meter	86
Using the Spool Manager	89
Using Status Monitor2	90
Optimizing Data Transfer	101
Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh	103
Using Monitor3	103
Using the Macintosh Status Monitor	107
Selecting Configuration Options	109
MAINTENANCE AND TRANSPORTATION	111
Replacing an Ink Cartridge	111
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges	112
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge	114
Cleaning the Print Head	116
Using the Head Cleaning Utility	117
Using the Control Panel	118
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern	119
Aligning the Print Head	120
Cleaning the Printer	121
Transporting the Printer	122
TROUBLESHOOTING	123
Diagnosing Problems	124
Checking the Control Panel Lights	125
Running a Printer Operation Check	126
Confirming the Printer ID Number	127
Improving Print Quality	128
Solving Printing Problems	135
Solving Printer Software Problems	139
Fixing Paper Problems	144
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems	146
Where To Get Help	150
SPECIFICATIONS	152
Printing	152
Paper	153
Ink Cartridges	157
Mechanical	158
Environmental	158
Electrical	159
Safety Approvals	159
Interfaces	160