Epson B 310N User Manual

							Safety Instructions11
❏Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this 
guide.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
❏Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer.
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around this 
product. Doing so may cause fire.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏Do not move the cartridge lever during printing.
❏Always turn off the printer using the PPower button. When this button is pressed, the 
PPower light flashes. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until 
the PPower light stops flashing.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) 
position.
❏Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the printer cover.
Handling Ink Cartridges
Observe the following when handling ink cartridges:
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them 
immediately with water.
 
						

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❏Shake the ink cartridge for 5 seconds before installing it for best results.
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Caution:
Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force.
❏Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton.
❏Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results.
❏Do not disassemble or modify the ink cartridge. This may affect normal operation and 
printing.
❏Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at 
room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal 
operation and printing. The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge 
related-information, such as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be 
removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink 
is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. If you 
remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and 
store it in the same environment as this product. Note that there is a valve in the ink 
supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink 
from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink supply port or 
surrounding area.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes in this User’s Guide are defined as follows:
w
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
 
						

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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer.
 
						

							Using Your Software14
Chapter 1 
Using Your Software
Overview of Printer Driver and Status Monitor
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing 
results. Status Monitor and the printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top 
operating condition.
Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows
You can access the printer driver from most Windows® applications, the Windows Start 
menu, or the taskbar.
To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access the printer driver 
from that application.
To make settings that apply to all of your Windows applications, access the printer driver 
from the Start menu or the taskbar.
Refer to the following sections to access the printer driver.
Note:
Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this Users Guide are from Windows XP.
From Windows Applications
1. Click Print or Print Setup on the File menu.
2. In the window that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or 
Properties. (Depending on your application, you may need to click one or a 
combination of these buttons.) 
From the Start Menu
1.Windows 7:
Click the  Start button, and select Devices and Printers. 
Windows Vista
® and Server 2008:
Click the  Start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the 
Hardware and Sound category. (If the Control Panel is in Classic View, click Printers.)
 
						

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Windows XP and Server 2003:
Click Start, Control Panel, then click Printers and Faxes. (If the Control Panel is in 
Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.) 
Windows 2000:
Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.
2.Windows 7:
Right-click the icon the printer and select Printing preferences.
Windows Vista and Server 2008:
Select the printer and then click Select printing preferences.
Windows XP, Server 2003, and 2000:
Select the printer, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu.
From the Shortcut Icon on the Taskbar
Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Printer Settings.
To add a shortcut icon to the Windows taskbar, first access the printer driver from the Start 
menu as described above. Next, click the Maintenance tab, the Speed & Progress 
button, and then the Monitoring Preferences button. In the Monitoring Preferences 
window, select the Select Shortcut Icon check box.
Getting Information through Online Help
You can access online help for items in the printer driver from your application or the 
Windows Start menu.
&See “Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows” on page 14.
In the printer driver window, try one of the following procedures:
❏Right-click the item, then click Help.
❏Click the   button at the top right of the window, then click the item (for Windows XP 
and 2000 only).
Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X
The table below describes how to access the printer driver dialog.
 
						

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Getting information through online help
Click the   Help button in the Print dialog.
Uninstalling the Printer Software
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
You may need to uninstall your printer driver if you:
❏Upgrade your computer’s operating system.
❏Update your printer driver with a newer version.
❏Have a problem with the printer driver.
If you are upgrading your operating system or updating the printer driver version, be sure 
to uninstall the current printer driver before upgrading or installing the new driver. 
Otherwise, the driver update will not work.
Dialog How to Access It
Page Setup Click Page Setup on the File menu of your application.
Note for Mac OS
® X 10.5 and 10.6:
Depending on your application, the Page Setup menu may not 
appear in the File menu.
Print Click Print on the File menu of your application.
EPSON Printer 
Utility3You can access this software in the following three ways:
❏Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility3 icon in the Applications 
folder in Macintosh HD. Select the printer from the Printer List, then 
click OK.
❏Click Print from your application’s File menu, choose Print Settings in 
the Print window that is displayed, then click the   Utility icon. This 
Utility icon is not displayed when the printer is shared.
❏For Mac OS X 10.4 only
Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the 
Utilities folder and double-click the Print Center or Printer Setup 
Utility icon. Select the appropriate printer from the list, then click the 
Configure or Utility button.
 
						

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For Windows
Note:
❏To uninstall programs in Windows 7 and Windows Vista, you need an administrator account 
and the password if you log on as a standard user.
❏To uninstall programs in Windows XP, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account.
❏To uninstall programs in Windows 2000, you must log on as a user with administrative 
privileges (belonging to the Administrators group).
1. Turn off the printer and disconnect its interface cable.
2.Windows 7 and Windows Vista and Server 2008:
Click the  Start button and select Control Panel.
Windows XP and Server 2003:
Click Start and select Control Panel.
Windows 2000:
Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel.
3.Windows 7 and Windows Vista and Server 2008:
Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category, and then select EPSON 
Printer Software from the list.
Windows XP and 2000:
Select Add/Remove Programs and then select EPSON Printer Software from the list.
4.Windows 7 and Windows Vista and Server 2008:
Click Uninstall/Change.
Windows XP, Server 2003, and 2000:
Click Change/Remove.
5. Select the icon for your printer and click OK.
6. Click OK to uninstall the printer driver.
For Mac OS X
Note:
To uninstall the programs, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account. You cannot 
uninstall programs if you log on as a Limited account user.
1. Quit all running applications.
2. Insert the Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh.
 
						

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3. Double-click the Mac OS X icon in the Epson folder. The CD Installer screen is 
displayed. Click Custom Install.
4. Select Printer Driver.
Note:
If the Authenticate dialog appears, enter your password or phrase and click OK.
5. Read the software license agreement and click Accept.
6. Select Uninstall from the menu in the upper left and click Uninstall.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the printer driver.
Note for Mac OS X 10.4:
If the name of your printer remains in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, select the name from 
Printer List and click Delete.
Uninstalling the User’s Guide
For Windows
Note:
❏To uninstall programs in Windows 7 and Windows Vista, you need an administrator account 
and the password if you log on as a standard user.
❏To uninstall programs in Windows XP, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account.
❏To uninstall programs in Windows 2000, you must log on as a user with administrative 
privileges (belonging to the Administrators group).
1. Turn off the printer and disconnect its interface cable.
2.Windows 7 and Windows Vista and Server 2008:
Click the  Start button and select Control Panel.
Windows XP and Server 2003:
Click Start, then select Control Panel.
Windows 2000:
Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel.
3.Windows 7 and Windows Vista and Server 2008:
Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category.
Windows XP, Server 2003, and 2000:
Select Add or Remove Programs.
 
						

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4. Select this printer’s Manual from the list.
5.Windows 7 and Windows Vista and Server 2008:
Click Uninstall/Change.
Windows XP, Server 2003, and 2000:
Click Change/Remove.
6. Click OK.
For Mac OS X
Note:
To uninstall the programs, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account. You cannot 
uninstall programs if you log on as a Limited account user.
1. Quit all running applications.
2. Insert the Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh.
3. Double-click the Mac OS X icon in the Epson folder. The CD Installer screen is 
displayed. Click Custom Install.
4. Select User’s Guide.
5. Select Uninstall from the menu in the upper left and click Uninstall.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the User’s Guide.
 
						

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Chapter 2 
Paper Handling
Using Special Paper
You can achieve best results with most types of plain bond paper. However, coated papers 
can also be used.
Epson provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers, 
and recommends these papers to ensure high-quality results.
&See “Paper, Consumables, and Options” on page 167.
When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with 
the paper first and keep the following points in mind.
Note:
❏Load the paper into the rear sheet feeder printable side up, and in the front paper cassette 
printable side down. The printable side is usually whiter or glossier. See the instruction sheets 
packed with the paper for more information.
❏If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing 
on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your printout.
❏Avoid using coated color-laser paper, which can lead to unsatisfactory results.
Paper Loading Capacities 
Refer to the table below for the loading capacities of Epson special paper and other paper. 
Front paper cassette:
Media Type Loading Capacity
Epson Bright White Paper Up to 400 sheets