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Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting

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Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 75 Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting The following table lists the settings designed to produce the best results on Epson media. If your paper is not listed, check the instructions included with the paper, or look on the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). If you are using non-Epson paper, consult the manufacturer for the best setting. You may have to experiment with different settings to determine which one is best for the media you're using. For this media Select this Media Type setting* Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Premium Luster Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte Proofing Paper White Semimatte Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Watercolor Paper Radiant White Premium Canvas Satin PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Premium Canvas Matte Piezo Pro Matte Canvas UltraSmooth® Fine Art Paper UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Doubleweight Matte Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (line drawing) Singleweight Matte Paper (line Singleweight Matte Paper drawing) Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte Archival Matte Paper Premium Presentation Paper Matte Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper * Other Media Type settings in the list can be used to experiment with other paper types. 3-75

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
FCC Compliance Statement	3
Contents	5
Introduction	9
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips	9
Macintosh System Requirements	10
Windows System Requirements	10
Options and Supplies	11
Where To Get Help	12
Important Safety Instructions	12
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	14
Chap 1-Setting Up the Printer On a Network	15
Connecting to the Network	15
Configuring the Network Interface	16
Printing a Network Status Sheet	17
Installing the Printer Software	18
Windows	18
Mac OS X	19
Adding the Network Port	20
Windows	20
Mac OS X	22
Chap 2-Handling Paper and Other Media	25
Selecting Media for Your Printer	25
Guidelines for Using Epson Media	27
Choosing the Correct Paper Path	28
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder	31
Loading Paper Into the Rear Manual Feed Slot	34
Loading Paper Into the Front Manual Feed Slot	36
Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper	40
Using Special Paper Configurations	41
Creating a Paper Configuration	41
Selecting a Paper Configuration	43
Chap 3-Printing with Epson Drivers for Macintosh	45
Printing With Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5	46
Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options	46
Choosing Color Management Options	51
Choosing Advanced Media Control Options	52
Controlling Borderless Image Expansion	53
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	54
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing	56
Managing Print Jobs	57
Checking Ink and Maintenance Status	58
Printing With Mac OS X 10.4	60
Choosing Page Setup Options	60
Choosing Basic Print Options	63
Choosing Color Management and Paper Configuration Options	66
Choosing Expansion Settings	68
Creating a Custom Preset and Printing	69
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	70
Managing Print Jobs	72
Checking Ink and Maintenance Status	73
Selecting the Correct Media Type Setting	75
Chap 4-Printing with Epson Drivers for Windows	77
Choosing Basic Print Options	78
Choosing Color Management Options	80
Choosing Paper and Layout Options	83
Choosing Paper Options	83
Choosing Layout Options	85
Choosing Paper Configuration Options	87
Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings	88
Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings	90
Saving and Exporting a Custom Settings Group	90
Importing a Custom Settings Group	91
Loading a Pre-Defined Settings Group	91
Editing Printer Driver Settings	92
Managing Print Jobs	92
Using the Progress Meter	93
Optimizing Print Speed	94
Setting Monitoring Preferences	96
Chap 5-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer	97
Checking Printer Status and Part Life	98
Printing Status Information	98
Viewing Status Information	99
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head	100
Running a Power Cleaning Cycle	102
Aligning the Print Head	103
Aligning the print head manually	104
Replacing Ink Cartridges	105
Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks	110
Changing the Black Ink Cartridge	111
Changing the Date and Time	111
Adjusting the LCD Contrast	112
Using Maintenance Mode	113
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge	114
Cleaning the Printer	117
Transporting or Storing the Printer	118
Preparing the Printer for Shipment	118
Setting Up the Printer After Transportation	118
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Driver	119
Macintosh	119
Windows	119
Updating Your Printer Firmware	120
Downloading the Firmware	120
Updating the Firmware	120
Chap 6-Solving Problems	123
Diagnosing Problems	123
Checking Error Messages and Lights	124
Improving Print Quality	132
Solving Operational Problems	135
Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems	137
Solving Paper Problems	138
Paper Skews When Printing on Large Format Media	139
Paper Feed or Paper Jam Problems	139
Appendix A-Specifications	143
Printing	143
Environmental	144
Electrical	144
Dimensions and Weight	144
Printer Interfaces	145
Safety Approvals	145
Media	145
Printable Area	146
Ink Cartridges	146