Epson Photo R3000 Series User's Guide

User's GuideNPD4330-00 EN

InsideA Cartridge coverOpen when replacing ink cartridges.U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 92B Ink absorberAbsorbs ink that bleeds past the edge o

oIs the paper wavy or slack?Cut sheets become wavy or slack due to changes intemperature or humidity which may result in theprinter being unable to re

Unable to feed or eject paper.oIs the paper loaded in the correct position?See the following for the correct paper loadingpositions.U “Loading Cut She

ASlowly pull the jammed paper from the printer.BOpen the printer cover and slowly pull thejammed paper out of the printer.CAfter removing the paper, c

Jammed Fine Art MediaTo remove jammed paper, follow the steps below:APull the paper out from the front or back(whichever is easier).BOpen the printer

APull the paper out from the front or back(whichever is easier).BOpen the printer cover and slowly pull thejammed paper out of the printer.CAfter remo

BPull the paper out from the front or back(whichever is easier).COpen the printer cover and slowly pull thejammed paper out of the printer.DAfter remo

Color ink runs out quickly even whenprinting in the Black mode or whenprinting black data.oColor ink is consumed during the headcleaning process.All n

AppendixSupported MediaWe recommend you use the following Epson special media for high-quality printing results.Tip:For information about the media ty

Epson Special Media TablePK: Photo Black/MK: Matte BlackName Size Number thatcan besetSourceBorderlessBlackinkICC Profile Media Type(Printer Driver)Pr

Name Size Number thatcan besetSourceBorderlessBlackinkICC Profile Media Type(Printer Driver)MattePaper-HeavyweightA4 30 Sheet✓MK SPR3000 Epson Archiva

Control panelAP light (power light)The printer's operational status is indicated by a lit orflashing light.On : The power is on.Flashing: The lig

PK: Photo Black/MK: Matte BlackName Size Number thatcan besetThickness Source BorderlessBlackinkMedia Type(PrinterDriver)Plain paper(cut sheets)A4, B5

Transporting the PrinterFollow the steps below when moving or transporting theprinter. To protect the printer from shock andvibration, repack it in th

HFix the transportation lock in place usingordinary tape.IClose the front cover.JKeeping the printer flat, pack it in styrofoam orother protective mat

Printer SpecificationsExternaldimensionsStorage dimensions: (W) 616 × (D)369 × (H) 228 mmNormal dimensions: (W) 616 × (D)814 × (H) 424 mmWeight Approx

Standards and ApprovalsU.S. model:Safety UL60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class BCAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class BThis equipm

Where To Get HelpTechnical Support WebSiteEpson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help withproblems that cannot be solved using thetroubleshooting

Purchase Supplies and AccessoriesYou can purchase genuine Epson ink cartridges, ribboncartridges, paper, and accessories from an Epsonauthorized resel

Epson Hotline(Phone: (66)2685-9899)Our Hotline team can help you with the following overthe phone:❏ Sales enquiries and product information❏ Product u

Help for Users in Hong KongTo obtain technical support as well as other after-salesservices, users are welcome to contact Epson HongKong Limited.Inter

Location TelephonenumberFax numberPune 020-30286000 /30286001/30286002020-30286000Ahmedabad 079-26407176 / 77 079-26407347HelplineFor Service, Product

Screen ViewA MessageDisplays printer’s status, operations, and errormessages.B Ink Cartridge StatusDisplays the approximate level of remaining ink and

: Wireless LAN connection(infrastructure mode 1). Signalstrength is shown by the bars onthe right. The greater the numberof bars, the stronger the sig

5760 × 1440 dpi Maximum Resolution, 2 pl MinimumInk Dot SizePrint beautiful photographs with little graininess.Long life printsPigment inks maintain m

❏ Fine art mediaExtend the rear support and load paper from thefront manual feed tray.U “Loading Fine Art Media” on page 22❏ Poster boardLoad from the

Notes on Usage andStorageInstallation spaceMake sure that you secure the following space, clear ofany other objects, so that paper ejection andconsuma

❏ Store the printer after confirming that the printhead has been capped (the print head is positionedat the far right). If the print head is left unca

Notes on handling paperNote the following points when handling and storingthe paper. If the paper is not in good condition, printquality may decline.C

Introducing the Supplied SoftwareContents of the Software DiscTo use this printer, install the printer driver from the supplied software disc.In addit

Copyrights and TrademarksNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, elec

Summary of the Printer DriverThe main functions of the printer driver are describedbelow.❏ Converts print data received from applications intoprintabl

Basic OperationsLoading Cut SheetsThe method for loading cut sheets varies with thethickness of the paper. Three methods are available. Inaddition, th

DFully extend the output tray.ELoad the paper vertically with the printable sideface up.FGrasp and slide the edge guide to fit it to the widthof the p

EPush the center of the front manual feed tray.FLoad the paper vertically with the printable sideface up.GAlign the right edge of the paper with the r

JWith the paper loaded and the printer idle, pushthe center of the front manual feed tray to closethe tray.Tip:To eject the paper, confirm that the co

FAlign the right edge of the paper with the rightedge of the tray and the trailing edge with the lineon the tray.GSelect Poster Board in the control p

Loading and Cutting RollPaperLoading Roll PaperUsing the roll paper holder, position the paper at therear of the printer. See the following for inform

FAttach the roll paper holder to the rear of theprinter.GFeed the roll paper into the roll paper feeder onthe rear of the printer until it stops.After

Loading and RemovingCDs and DVDsTip:❏ A special application is required to print CDs andDVDs. Use the supplied Epson Print CD application.❏ Use 12 cm

GAlign the right edge of the CD/DVD tray withline on right side of the front manual feed trayand the left edge with the indicator line on thefront man

ContentsCopyrights and TrademarksIntroductionImportant Safety Instructions... 6When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 6Wh

Basic Printing Methods(Windows)You can make print settings such as paper size and paperfeed from the connected computer and then print.A Turn on the p

FWhen settings are complete, click Print.The Progress Bar is displayed, and printing starts.Screen while printingThe following screen is displayed whe

Tip:When using Mac OS X 10.4, or if items on the PageSetup screen are not displayed on the Print screendue to the application being used in Mac OS X 1

Printable areaThe printable area is shown in gray in the illustrationbelow. Note, however, that owing to the design of theprinter, print quality will

Changing the Type ofBlack InkThis printer allows you to set both photo black ink andmatte black ink and switch between them depending onthe paper type

DCheck other settings, and then start printing.Turning Off the PowerUsing Power Off TimerThis printer comes equipped with the following twotypes of po

Canceling PrintingThere are a few ways to stop printing operationsdepending on the situation.When the computer has finished sending data to theprinter

Canceling on the printerPress the + button and follow the on-screeninstructions.The print job is canceled even in the middle of printing.It may take a

Using the PrinterDriver(Windows)Displaying the SettingsScreenYou can access the printer driver in the following ways:❏ From Windows applicationsU “Bas

Displaying HelpYou can access the printer driver help in the followingways:❏ Click Help❏ Right-click on the item you want to checkClick the Help Butto

Setting Procedures for Printing... 59Enlarged/Reduced Printing... 61Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper size... 62Fit to

Customizing the PrinterDriverYou can save the settings or change the display items asyou prefer.Saving various settings as your Select SettingsYou can

CEnter a name in the Name text box and clickSave.You can save up to 100 settings. You can choose a settingyou have registered from the Media Type list

❏ Drag and drop unnecessary items to NotDisplay.Tip:When Delete Group is performed, the group(folder) is deleted, however the items in the deletedgrou

EPSON Status Monitor 3You can check the printer's status, such as the remainingink level and error messages, from the computer'sscreen.Monit

Uninstalling the printerdriverFollow the instructions below to uninstall the printerdriver.Note:❏ You must log in with an Administrator account.❏ In W

Using the PrinterDriver(Mac OS X)Displaying the SettingsScreenThe display method of the printer driver setting screenmay differ depending on the appli

EPSON Status MonitorYou can check the printer's status, such as the remainingink level and error messages, from the computer'sscreen.Nozzle

JIf the license agreement screen is displayed,confirm the contents, click Continue, and thenclick Agree.KSelect Uninstall, and then click Uninstall.LF

Printing VarietiesAuto Correct Color andPrint Photos(PhotoEnhance)The printer driver for this printer comes with the Epsonproprietary function PhotoEn

BDisplay the Main tab in the printer driver, selectPhotoEnhance for Mode, and click Advanced.U “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” onpage 30COn the Pho

Help for Users in Thailand... 116Help for Users in Vietnam... 117Help for Users in Indonesia... 117Help for User

Tip:When using the following applications, make sureyou perform step 1, otherwise you cannot selectEPSON Color Controls.❏ Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later

Correct color and printThe printer driver automatically and internally correctscolors to match the color space. You can select from thefollowing color

CIf you opted to display the Color Controls screenin Step 2, adjust settings as desired.See the printer driver help for more informationon each item.T

CFor Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, select ColorMatching from the list, and then click EPSONColor Controls.For Mac OS X 10.4, go to step 4.Tip:When using the

EMake the necessary settings.See the printer driver help for more informationon each item.FCheck other settings, and then start printing.Printing Blac

Tip:For information on the operating systemssupported by each application, visit thedistributor’s website.Example of Adobe Photoshop CS4Open the Print

OS Color ManagementSettingsMac OS X10.6 and 10.5Printer Manages ColorsMac OS X 10.4 No Color ManagementIn other applications, select No ColorManagemen

CClick Advanced Color Settings.DAdjust settings.See the printer driver help for more informationon each item.ECheck other settings, and then start pri

- Make the image data as large as the paper size.Retain SizeCreate the print data larger than the paper size in theapplications to produce borderless

Depending on the media type, the print quality maydecline or borderless printing cannot be selected.U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 108Setting P

IntroductionImportant SafetyInstructionsRead all of these instructions before using the printer.Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructionsma

Tip:Choosing Mid or Min decreases the imageenlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins mayappear at the edges of the paper depending on thepaper and pr

You can not choose the expansion amount whenA3+(Roll Paper - Borderless) or A3+(RollPaper - Borderless Banner) is selected for PaperSize.Tip:Choosing

Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper sizeMaking Settings in WindowsAWhen the printer driver's Page Layout screen isdisplayed, set the same paper size a

Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows only)ADisplay the printer driver Main tab and selectRoll Paper for Source.U “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” onpage

Select the scale within a range of 10 to 650 %.DCheck other settings, and then start printing.Making Settings for Mac OS XAWhen the Print screen is di

Multi-Page PrintingYou can print multiple pages of your document on onesheet of paper.If you print continuous data prepared at A4 size, it isprinted a

Making Settings for Mac OS XAWhen the Print screen is displayed, select Layoutfrom the list, and then specify the number ofpages per sheet and so on.U

U “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)” onpage 30Tip:❏ You can set the Binding Edge and BindingMargin by clicking on Margins. Depending onthe application

Setting Procedures for PrintingAPrepare the print data using applications.The printer driver automatically enlarges theimage data when printing.BWhen

Tip:Regarding the size after joining together:When Borderless Poster Print is cleared andprinting with margins is selected, the Print CuttingGuides it

When using this product❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or touchthe ink cartridges during printing.❏ Do not move the print heads by hand; ot

The following describes how to join four printed pagestogether.ACut the upper left sheet along the alignmentmark (vertical blue line).BLay the upper l

HWhile two pages are overlapping, cut them alongthe alignment marks (horizontal red line).IJoin the upper and lower sheets together.Use an adhesive ta

Length279.4–3276.7 mm 21 The paper length can be longer if the application supportsbanner printing. However, the actual print size depends onthe appli

U “Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)” onpage 31BClick +, and then enter the paper size name.CEnter the Width, Height for the Paper Size, andenter the

Banner printing (on rollpaper)You can print banners and panoramic pictures if youcreate and set print data for banner printing in yourapplication.Ther

CClick User Defined and match the paper size tothe size of the data if necessary.Tip:If you are using applications that support bannerprinting, you do

Layout Manager(Windows only)The Layout Manager function allows you to placemultiple pieces of print data created in differentapplications on the paper

BOpen the file you want to print in yourapplication.CSelect Layout Manager in the Main tab of theprinter driver and choose an option for Size thatmatc

Saving and Calling Layout Manager SettingsYou can save the Layout Manager screen arrangementand setting contents to a file. If you need to close youra

Tip:If necessary, select Wide for Platen Gap.U “The Setup Menu” on page 87CTurn the digital camera on and connect it using aUSB cable.DUse the digital

❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer.If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands,wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the

Color ManagementPrintingAbout Color ManagementEven when using the same image data, the originalimage and the displayed image may look different, andth

Setting profilesSettings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent(matching method) vary between three types of colormanagement printing sinc

CSet color management to off.For WindowsIn the Main screen, select Custom as the Modesetting, and select Off (No Color Adjustment).Tip:In Windows 7, W

Select Color Management and then Document.Select Printer Manages Colors as the ColorHandling setting, and then click Print.When using applications wit

CSelect Color Matching from the list, and thenclick ColorSync.DFurthermore, in Mac OS X 10.5 select PrintSettings from the list, and then select Off (

BDisplay the Print screen, select Print Settingsfrom the list, and then select ColorSync as theColor Settings.U “Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)” on

AFrom Mode in the printer driver's Main screen,select Custom as the mode, select ICM, and thenclick Advanced.U “Basic Printing Methods (Windows)”

Using the ControlPanelMenusAfter confirming that Ready is displayed in the controlpanel’s screen, press the Z button to display the Menu.The following

ItemThe Setup menu contains the following items and parameters.The factory setting is .MaintenanceItem Parameter ExplanationNozzle Check - Check wheth

*About Power Management using Power Off TimerYou can adjust the time before Power Management is applied.Any increase will affect the printer’s energy

Printer PartsFront sectionA Printer coverOpen when replacing ink cartridge, cleaning theinside of the printer, or removing jammed paper.The cover is n

MaintenanceAdjusting the Print HeadYou need to adjust the print head if white lines appear inyour print outs or if you notice the print quality hasdec

There are no gaps in the nozzle check pattern.Example of clogged nozzlesIf any segments are missing in the nozzle checkpattern, perform head cleaning.

APlace several sheets of A4 Photo Quality InkjetPaper in the auto sheet feeder.U “Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder”on page 21BClick Print Head

Note:Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson inkcartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality orreliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genu

FInsert the new ink cartridge.Push the cartridge in until it clicks into place.Repeat steps 4 to 6 to replace other ink cartridges.Note:Install all in

Problem SolverMessagesIf one of the following messages is displayed in the control panel’s screen, refer to the solutions listed here and performthe n

TroubleshootingYou cannot print (because the printer does not work)The printer does not turn on.oIs the power cable plugged into the electricaloutlet

oDoes the printer port setting match theprinter connection port? (Windows)Check the printer port.Click the Ports tab in the printer driver’s Propertie

Your problem is not listed here.oDecide whether the trouble is caused by theprinter driver or the application. (Windows)Perform a test print from the

oDid you select a low quality mode (such asSpeed) as the Print Quality?The print quality may decline when you select Speedfor Print Quality or make Qu