Epson R 2000 Manual

Epson Stylus  Photo R2000 Series
Basics
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Contents3
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   46
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   51
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   52 

Introduction5
Introduction
Yo u r  E p s o n  S t y l u s® Photo R2000 Series printer gives you beautiful archival prints 
on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes.
Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features:
■Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss® 2 ink cartridges, including red and orange 
inks for improved skin tones and increased vibrancy.
■Improved gloss optimizer cartridge provides a smooth, uniform glossy coat on 
glossy papers for an unprecedented look and feel....

6Loading Paper
Loading Paper
You can print on a variety of paper types in the sheet feeder, or use the single sheet 
guide for certain specialty papers (see page 8). For multiple photos, panoramics, 
and banners, load roll paper using the roll paper holders (see page 10). For thick 
media, use the front manual feed slot (see page 13).
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
You can load the following paper types and quantities in the sheet feeder. Load 
other paper types in the rear manual feed slot using the...

Loading Paper7 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions, then open the output tray 
and pull out the extensions.
2. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side 
and beneath the tab. Then press the button on the edge guide and slide it 
against the paper (but not too tightly).
Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. 
Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
Note:
The edge guide moves slightly during paper feeding and...

8Loading Paper
Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet 
Guide
You can print professional quality photos on these paper types using the single 
sheet guide and the rear manual feed slot:
■Premium Photo Paper Glossy
■Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
■Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper
■Epson Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper
(See page 15 for available sizes.)
1. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close 
the paper support.
2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions.
3. Slide the roll paper edge guide on...

Loading Paper9 5. Make sure the printer is on so it can load the paper correctly.
6. Insert one sheet of paper, printable side up and against the right side, then 
slide the edge guide against the sheet, but not too tightly. 
Note:
Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Check the 
paper package for any additional loading instructions.
7. Guide the paper into the printer until it meets resistance and hold it there 
until the printer pulls it in slightly. Once the printer begins...

10Loading Paper
Loading Roll Paper
You can load roll paper or canvas media for printing large images, panoramic 
images, or multiple photos, with or without borders.
You can load roll paper in these widths: 
■8.3-inches wide
■13-inches wide
(See page 15 for a list of roll paper and canvas media types and sizes.)
Tip: 
It’s a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges, if necessary, before 
loading roll paper (see page 35). This is because you must remove roll paper from the 
printer before...