Epson R320 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer Specifications

Epson Stylus® Photo R320Printer Basics

10 Welcome!When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen:Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents, then click on the t

11Loading PaperEpson offers a wide variety of papers that let you customize your projects and achieve professional results. This chapter gives you gui

12 Loading PaperYou should also follow these guidelines: Always load the short edge first, even when you’re printing landscape-oriented pictures. W

13Accessing PhotosFollow the instructions in these sections to access your photos: “Inserting Memory Cards” below “Connecting External Devices” on p

14 Accessing PhotosRemoving Memory CardsNote: If your printer is connected to your computer, see page 18 for instructions on removing your memory card

Connecting External Devices 15When you connect a digital camera or storage device, the printer treats it like a memory card. Follow these steps to con

16 Accessing PhotosSaving Your Photos to an External DeviceIf you don’t have a computer, you can save photos that are on your camera’s memory card to

Copying Photos to Your Computer 17Copying Photos to Your ComputerIf you’ve taken digital photos with your camera, you can insert the memory card into

18 Accessing PhotosConfiguring PhotoStarter1. When you see the message on page 17, click Next. You see the PhotoStarter setup assistant:2. Click Next

19Printing Without a ComputerYour Epson Stylus Photo R320 lets you print photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just load paper, insert your di

2Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by an

20 Printing Without a ComputerTo select multiple photos in the Select Photo menu, use one of these settings: Individual: Select several photos by num

Custom Photo Printing 21Custom Photo PrintingBefore you begin, make sure the printer is in Advanced mode. If the printer is in Basic mode, press the B

22 Printing Without a Computer6. Select the setting that matches the type of paper you loaded, then press OK. Refer to the table below:7. After select

Saving Print Settings 23Note: If you don’t see the entire image in your prints, check to make sure the Fit to Frame and Crop options are Off (see page

24 Printing Without a Computer2. When you have finished selecting your settings, press and hold the Custom button until you see a message saying that

Cropping and Sizing Your Photos 25Automatically Adjusting Your PhotosWhen you use the printer’s automatic image adjustments, the adjustments are appli

26 Printing Without a ComputerThe dimensions 1.2× and 1.5× indicate how much the printed part of your photo is zoomed. For example, if you select 1.5×

Adding Photo Information 274. If your photo is too long or wide to fit inside the available space on your selected layout, part of the image will be a

28 Printing Without a ComputerPrinting Special LayoutsUsing special Epson paper, you can make greeting cards, jewel case inserts, and iron-on transfer

29Printing From Your ComputerWhen you print from your computer, you can edit and enhance photos, create custom CDs or DVDs with your text or photos, o

3ContentsWelcome! 7About PRINT Image Matching 8About Exif Print 8About Your Documentation 9Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 9Viewing Your On-Sc

30 Printing From Your ComputerBasic Printing in Windows1. From the File menu, click Print. You see a Print window like this one:2. Make sure EPSON Sty

Basic Printing in Windows 315. Select a Quality Option: Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print quality. Text: For text-only documents with highe

32 Printing From Your ComputerSelecting Default SettingsYour printer settings only apply to the program you’re currently using. If you want, you can c

Basic Printing on a Macintosh 334. Select your document or image Orientation.5. Click OK to close the Page Setup window.6. From the File menu, select

34 Printing From Your Computer10. You can also choose these options from the Print Settings pop-up menu: Copies & Pages: For selecting the number

Basic Printing on a Macintosh 35Printing in OS 91. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see a screen like this:2. Make sure SP R320 Series is se

36 Printing From Your Computer7. You can also do the following: Click to reduce or enlarge your image, print multi-page layouts, or add a watermark

Selecting the Correct Paper Type 37Selecting the Correct Paper TypeWhen printing, always be sure to select the correct paper Type (Windows) or Media T

38 Printing From Your ComputerPrinting Borderless PhotosYou can print your photos without margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the

Printing Borderless Photos 39Windows Follow these steps to print borderless photos:1. Start your photo program and open your photo.2. Open the File me

4 ContentsCropping and Sizing Your Photos 25Adding Photo Information 27Printing Special Layouts 28Resetting Default Settings 28Printing From Your

40 Printing From Your ComputerMacintosh OS X1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see a screen like this:2. Select Stylus Photo R320 in the Fo

Printing on CDs or DVDs 41Macintosh OS 91. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see a screen like this:2. Select the Paper Size for the paper yo

42 Printing From Your ComputerFollow the steps in the sections below to print on CDs and DVDs. For information on designing CDs and DVDs, see the on-s

Printing on CDs or DVDs 43Follow these steps to load CDs and DVDs into your printer:Caution: If you don’t insert the tray correctly, you may damage th

44 Printing From Your ComputerCaution: Make sure you always use the small CD ring when printing 8 cm CDs and that the CD and ring lay flat on the tray

Printing on CDs or DVDs 45Printing Your DesignAfter you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you’re ready to print.Note: For information o

46 Printing From Your Computer4. Make sure Stylus Photo R320 is selected, then click Print Position Confirmation Pattern (Windows) or Print Position C

Printing on CDs or DVDs 477. Open the File menu and select Adjust Print Position. You see a screen like this:8. Make sure Enter Values (Windows) or Va

48 Printing From Your ComputerAdjusting the Print DensityIf ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs, you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink

49Maintaining Your PrinterThis chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working its best and preparation steps for moving your pr

Contents 5Problem Solving 59Diagnosing Problems 59Control Panel Messages 60Running a Printer Check 62Setup or Software Installation Problems 63Pr

50 Maintaining Your PrinterCleaning the Print HeadIf your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you

Replacing an Ink Cartridge 51If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 64. You can al

52 Maintaining Your PrinterUse these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:When you

Replacing an Ink Cartridge 534. Open the cartridge cover. 5. Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer.

54 Maintaining Your Printer7. Lower the cartridge into the holder, with the green circuit board facing the front. Then gently push the cartridge down

Aligning the Print Head 55Aligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may need to align the

56 Maintaining Your PrinterCleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Followthese steps:

Transporting the Printer 57Transporting the PrinterIf you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original b

58 Maintaining Your Printer

59Problem SolvingSee these sections to diagnose and solve printer problems: “Diagnosing Problems” below “Setup or Software Installation Problems” o

6 Contents

60 Problem SolvingControl Panel MessagesMessage SolutionInk out.Black: T0481Cyan: T0482Magenta: T0483Yellow: T0484Light Cyan: T0485Light Magenta: T048

Diagnosing Problems 61Close the CD/DVD guide. Close the CD/DVD guide, then press the ( Maintenance button.If the CD/DVD tray is inserted, remove the C

62 Problem SolvingRunning a Printer CheckYou may need to run a printer check to see if a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source.1.

Setup or Software Installation Problems 63Setup or Software Installation ProblemsThe printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. The first

64 Problem SolvingPrinter ProblemsThe printer is on, but nothing prints. If you’re printing from your computer, make sure the USB cable is connected

Print Quality Problems 65 In the Advanced options, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on. If your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect

66 Problem Solving The ink cartridges may need replacing. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 51. Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 5

Print Quality Problems 67Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 50 for instructions. T

68 Problem SolvingProblems With Paper FeedingPaper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong p

Miscellaneous Printout Problems 69 Make sure you’re using ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to dry for at l

7Welcome!Your Epson Stylus® Photo R320 can print pictures directly from your digital camera’s memory card. You can create true BorderFree™ photos dire

70 Problem SolvingImage size or position is incorrect. Make sure paper and layout options are set correctly. Your images may not match the width/hei

Uninstalling Printer Software 714. In the next window, make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo R320 icon is selected and click OK. Then follow the on-screen

72 Problem SolvingMacintosh OS 91. Close all applications.2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM.3. In the Epson window, scroll down and double-click t

Where To Get Help 73Where To Get HelpEpson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephon

74 Problem Solving

75NoticesWindows System Requirements A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium® or better processor, 300 MHz or faster Windows 98SE, Windows

76 NoticesImportant Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and e

Important Safety Instructions 77 If the liquid crystal solution from the display or the preview monitor gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with

78 NoticesENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien

Declaration of Conformity 79Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boar

8 Welcome!About PRINT Image MatchingYour Epson Stylus Photo R320 includes support for Epson’s revolutionary PRINT Image Matching™ technology. PRINT Im

80 NoticesEpson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 81THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INC

82 Notices

83IndexAAccessories, 73Adjusting photo quality, 24 to 25Aligning print head, 55Automatic mode, Macintosh, 33, 35BBackground printing, 36Banding, 65 to

84 IndexExif Printdescription, 8printing photos with, 24 to 25External devicesconnecting, 14 to 15saving photos to, 16FFaint images, 67FCC, 78Flip Hor

Index 85Monitoring ink levelMacintosh, 36Windows, 31without computer, 51Moving printer, 57MultiMediaCard, 13NNetwork printing, 63Noise, printer, 64Noz

86 IndexPrinting without a computeradjusting photo quality, 24 to 25cropping, 25 to 27PRINT Image Matching, 24 to 25touching up photos, 24 to 25Printi

How To Order Epson Ink and PaperTo order Epson ink cartridges and paper, contact your dealer or call the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.e

About Your Documentation 9About Your DocumentationTo set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For basic printing withou

How To Order Epson Ink and PaperTo order Epson ink cartridges and paper, contact your dealer or call the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.e