Document Outline

• Front Matter
• Contents
• Introduction
  • Options and Accessories
  • How To Use Your Manuals
    • Using This Printer Guide
    • Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  • Where To Get Help
  • Macintosh System Requirements
  • Windows System Requirements
  • ENERGY STAR Compliance
  • Important Safety Instructions
    • Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
  • Installing the Ink Cartridges
• Chap 1-Setting Up the Printer
  • Loading the Roll Paper
    • Attaching the Roll to the Paper Spindle
    • Inserting the Paper Spindle in the Printer
    • Loading the Roll Paper
  • Running a Nozzle Check
  • Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
    • Connecting to the USB Port
    • Connecting to a Parallel Port (Windows Only)
    • Connecting to the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port
  • Installing Printer Software for Macintosh
  • Installing Printer Software for Windows
  • Setting Up Your Printer for Sharing
    • Setting Up on a Macintosh Network
    • Setting Up on a Windows 95, 98, or Me Network
    • Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network
  • Aligning the Print Head
    • Running the Print Head Alignment Utility
  • Selecting Media That Meet Requirements
• Chap 2-Handling Paper and Other Media
  • Printing on EPSON Media
    • Printing Tips for EPSON Media
  • Using Roll Paper
    • Guidelines for Using Roll Paper
    • Using the Roll Paper Belts
    • Removing Paper from the Spindle
    • Cutting Paper Manually with the Built-in Cutter
    • Printing Trim Lines
  • Using Cut Sheet Paper
    • Printing on Posterboard
    • Adjusting the Platen Gap for Heavy Stock
  • Using the Paper Hammock
    • Catching Printouts in Front of the Printer
    • Catching Printouts Under the Printer
  • Setting Paper Configurations
    • Registering Paper Thickness, Drying Time, and Suction
    • Selecting Registered Paper Settings
• Chap 3-Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh
  • Choosing Page Setup Options
  • Choosing Basic Print Options
    • Selecting the Correct Media Type
  • Choosing Advanced Print Options
    • Color Management Settings
  • Managing Print Jobs
    • Setting Up Background Printing
    • Using Monitor3
    • Cancelling Printing
  • Checking Printer Status
    • Selecting Configuration Options
  • Choosing Basic Print Options
• Chap 4-Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows
  • Choosing Basic Print Options
    • Selecting the Correct Media Type
  • Choosing Paper and Layout Options
  • Choosing Advanced Print Options
    • Color Management Settings
  • Managing Print Jobs
    • Using the Progress Meter
    • Using the Spool Manager
    • Using Status Monitor 3
    • Setting Monitoring Preferences
  • Optimizing Print Speed
  • Using the Control Panel to Monitor the Printer
• Chap 5-Monitoring and Configuring the Printer
  • Using the Control Panel to Monitor the Printer
    • Monitoring Normal Printer Operation
    • Pausing and Resetting the Printer
  • Checking Printer Status
    • Printing a Status Check
    • Checking Ink Levels and Component Life
  • Responding to Control Panel Lights and Messages
  • Using the Control Panel to Configure the Printer
    • Setting Default Roll Paper Margins
    • Turning Off Paper Monitoring Features
    • Selecting the Printer’s Interface
    • Configuring the Parallel Interface
    • Changing the Printer’s Code Page Setting
    • Restoring Default Settings
    • Setting the Control Panel Language
  • Running a Cleaning Cycle
    • Using the Head Cleaning Utility
• Chap 6-Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
  • Running a Cleaning Cycle
    • Using the Head Cleaning Utility
    • Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel
  • Aligning the Print Head
    • Aligning the Print Head from the Control Panel
  • Replacing Ink Cartridges
  • Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade
    • Removing the Used Cutter Blade
    • Installing the New Cutter Blade
  • Cleaning the Printer
  • Transporting or Storing the Printer
    • Preparing the Printer for Shipment
    • Moving the Printer on the Stand
  • Replacing the Waste Ink System
  • Diagnosing Problems
• Chap 7-Resolving Problems
  • Diagnosing Problems
    • Using Hex Dump Mode
  • Improving Print Quality
  • Solving Operational Problems
  • Solving Miscellaneous Printing Problems
  • Solving Paper Problems
    • Solving Roll Paper Feed Problems
    • Clearing Paper Jams
  • Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software
    • Macintosh
    • Windows
  • Printing
• Appendix A-Specifications
  • Printing
  • Environmental
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Initialization
  • Safety Approvals
  • Paper
    • Printable Area
  • Ink Cartridges
  • Parallel Interface
    • Forward Channel
    • Reverse Channel
    • ECP Mode
  • USB Interface
• Index
  • D
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  • G
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  • I
  • J
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  • M
  • N
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  • P
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
• Printer Diagram (Back)
• Printer Diagram (Front)
• Back Cover