Epson 2000P User Manual

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7Printing from Start to FinishHere’s how to print a basic document—such as a photograph, award certificate, or graphic—from loading the paper to makin

8Once you’ve selected your paper, make sure the printer and computer are turned on. Then load the paper by placing it against the right edge guide; sl

9Making Basic Printer Settings After you create your document in an application, such as Adobe® Photoshop,® you need to make certain printer settings

10Once you click Properties, you see your printer’s Properties dialog box.The most important setting you’ll make is for the type of paper you’re using

11Making Paper SettingsNow click the Paper tab to display the settings shown below: Make the following selections: Set the Paper Source to Sheet Feed

12Starting the Print JobYou see your application’s Print dialog box:Click OK (or Print) to start printing. After a moment, the Progress Meter appears

13Keeping the Settings You Use Most OftenThe printer settings you make apply only to the application you’re currently using. If you usually print one

14Once you’ve selected your paper, make sure the printer and computer are turned on. Then load the paper by placing it against the right edge guide; s

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

15Making Paper SettingsAfter creating your document in an application, such as Photoshop, you’re ready to print it using your EPSON printer. From the

16Making Basic Printer SettingsNow open the File menu and click Print. You see the printer settings dialog box for your application (your dialog box m

17Starting the Print JobClick Print to print your document.If you turned on background printing in the Chooser, you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the

18Making Advanced SettingsYour printer software includes powerful features that let you improve the appearance of digital images and control your prin

19Using Preset Project TypesYour printer software includes project types with preset printing options. This lets you quickly select the best settings

20The default Gamma setting of 1.8 provides the optimum contrast for your photos. However, you can change it to either 1.5 (for decreased contrast) or

21Using Color Management ProfilesIf you’re printing in Adobe Photoshop using a color management profile created in another program, you’ll need to tur

22Using EPSON Papers and EnvelopesHow can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest images? Always use EPSON’s special ink jet

23Archival Matte PaperArchival Matte Paper has a professional-looking, flat matte finish for printing photos, graphics, and digital fine art on a smoo

24Watercolor Paper–Radiant WhiteWatercolor Paper–Radiant White has the look and feel of textured watercolor papers typically used by artists. Photogra

iiiContentsWELCOME! 1About Your Documentation 1Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide 2Watching Printer Movies 4PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7Prin

25Choosing the Correct Media Type SettingBefore printing, always check the Media Type setting in your printer software. See the table below for the se

26avoiding direct sunlight and mounting prints under glass to help protect them from humidity, cigarette smoke, and other atmospheric contaminants. Co

27Using Roll Paper Before printing, you need to decide on the size and type of roll paper that’s best-suited to your project. Choose from these variet

28Loading Roll Paper1. Before loading the roll, make sure the edge is cut cleanly—at a 90-degree angle in each corner—to ensure proper loading. If nec

294. Insert the roll paper onto the spindle, making sure it’s oriented as shown here. Then place the spindle with the roll paper onto the holder.5. Lo

30Printing on Roll PaperYou control the way you print on roll paper by selecting the right combination of printer settings for your document. You can

31You see your printer’s Properties dialog box:5. Click the Main tab, if necessary. Select the correct Media Type setting for your paper. (If you’re n

328. Click OK to apply the new settings. Then do one of the following: If you already see your application’s Print dialog box, continue on to step 9.

334. Select these settings: Roll Paper as the Paper Source; this leaves a margin of at least 0.12 inch (3 mm) on both sides of your printoutor Roll P

34After you finish your printout, you can leave the paper in place and start another print job immediately after it. If you wish to make a dividing li

ivChoosing the Correct Media Type Setting 25Taking Care of Your Prints 25USING ROLL PAPER 27Loading Roll Paper 28Printing on Roll Paper 30Windows

35Printing on Paper Cut from a RollIf you want to print on paper cut from a roll without using the roll paper holder, follow these steps:1. Before loa

364. Gently hold the paper in place as you press and release the E load/eject button to feed the paper into the printer. Avoid handling the paper exc

37Maintaining Your PrinterThis section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working its best and preparation steps for moving your pr

383. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 9 (Windows) or page 16 (Macintosh). Or, with Wind

39Examining the Nozzle Check PatternA good nozzle check pattern should look something like this:Each line in the pattern should be complete, with no g

40Replacing an Ink CartridgeWhen the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make su

41Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure,

426. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove the yellow tape seal on top. 7. Tilt the ink cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its holder

438. Lower the ink cartridge clamp and press it down to lock it in place. (The color clamp is a bit harder to close than the black clamp.)9. If you ne

442. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 9 (Windows) or page 16 (Macintosh).Or, with Windo

vUninstalling Printer Software 58Uninstalling Windows Software 58Uninstalling Macintosh Software 58Reinstalling Printer Software 58Where To Get He

45Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps:1. Turn off the printer and

466. Wipe off ink from the rollers using the dampened cleaning tool as shown. If the paper ejects before you finish cleaning, press the E load/eject

47Problem SolvingThis section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” below to det

48 P is on The Ppower light is on when the printer is ready to print. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning

49Running a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these s

50Identifying Printer PartsIf you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations:control panelsheet feederleft edge guid

51Problems and SolutionsHere are some troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, getting good print q

52Problems with PrintingOnly the Ppower light is on, but nothing prints. Make sure the interface cable is connected securely and that the cable meet

53Problems Getting Good Print QualityYou see banding (light lines on the printout). Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the pr

54Your printout is blurry or smeared. Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down. If it’s damp or curled, reload new paper. Use

1Welcome!Your EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P comes with a variety of materials to help you get the most from your printer. See the following sections: “Abo

55You see wrong or missing colors. Make sure an ink cartridge isn’t too old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 40. Make sure the I

56Problems with Paper FeedingToo many copies are printing.Make sure you’ve selected the correct number of copies in your printer settings and applicat

57Solving Miscellaneous Printout ProblemsThe margins are incorrect. Make sure you’ve selected the correct paper size in your printer settings. See pa

58Uninstalling Printer SoftwareIf you need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer software, as when upgrading your computer’s operating system,

59Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your printer or its software, see the contact information below. For help using any other software on your sy

60To speak directly to a technical support representative, dial: U.S.: (562) 276-7235, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7 AM to

61Requirements and NoticesThis section contains your printer’s system requirements and warranty. It also includes important safety instructions that y

62MacintoshTo use your printer and its software, your system should have: An Apple® iMac™ series Power Macintosh® G3 or G4 with USB port Mac® OS 8.

63 Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. If you use an e

64 Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton; otherwise it may result in reduced print quality. For best results, u

2The following symbols are used in this book:Viewing Your Electronic Reference GuideYour printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guid

65WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cau

66Epson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first end-user customer that the Epson printer co

67IndexAAccessories, 40, 60Advanced settings, 18 to 20Aligning print head, 43 to 44Archival Matte Paper, 23Automatic mode, 10, 16BBanding, 24, 53Black

68IICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 19Icons, 2Incorrect characters, 57Incorrect colors, 55Ink cartridgereplacing, 40 to 43safety instructions, 63 t

69Printingadvanced, 18 to 20cancelling, 12, 17Macintosh, 13 to 17on envelopes, 24on paper cut from roll, 35 to 36on roll paper, 27 to 34on special pap

70WWarranty, 66Watercolor Paper-Radiant White, 24Watermark, 12, 17Windowsdefault settings, 13printer status, 12printing on roll paper, 30 to 32printin

EPSON Ink Jet PapersUse EPSON paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that earn EPSON printers all of their awards! These EPSON papers ar

73How to Order EPSON Ink and PaperTo order EPSON ink cartridges and paper, or to find out about new types of paper designed for your printer, visit th

3You see this screen:4. You can either view the guide from the CD-ROM (View Guide) or copy it to your hard drive (Install Guide) and view it from ther

4After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view. If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click