Epson R 2000 Manual

Printing on CDs and DVDs31 When you send your CD/DVD print job to the printer, it automatically places 
the disc in the correct print position and ejects it automatically when printing 
finishes.
Caution:
Do not turn the R2000 Series on or off with a CD or DVD loaded in it. Always remove 
the disc first (see page 32).
Printing on a CD or DVD
When you installed the software for the R2000 Series, you installed the Epson 
Print CD program for printing label designs directly onto CDs or DVDs. Follow 
these...

32Printing on CDs and DVDs
Note:
If you’re using discs whose printable area extends to within 0.16 inch (4 mm) of 
the edge of the center hole, you may need to adjust the Inner/Outer Diameter 
setting in the File menu of the Epson Print CD software. See the program’s Help 
utility for instructions.
3. When you’re ready to print on the disc, open the File menu and select Print. 
You see one of these windows:
4. Select your Epson printer, if necessary.
5. Click 
Print.
Removing Your Printed CD/DVD
After...

Maintaining Your Printer33
Maintaining Your Printer
Follow the steps in these sections to keep the R2000 Series working at its best:
■“Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” below
■“Checking and Aligning the Print Head” on page 34
■“Checking the Ink Cartridge Status” on page 35
■“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 37
■“Switching Black Ink Types” on page 41
■“Cleaning the Rollers” on page 42
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
You can check and clean the print head nozzles automatically using the Auto...

34Maintaining Your Printer
3. Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions to allow the printer to print 
and examine the nozzle check pattern. If necessary, the printer cleans the print 
head, and may print and check the nozzle check pattern a few times.
If nozzles are still clogged, you see a message telling you to clean the print 
head manually. See the online User’s Guide for instructions.
Note:
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off your 
printer and...

Maintaining Your Printer35 3. To have the printer check and align the print head automatically, click 
Automatic, then click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the 
alignment check patterns and align the print head as necessary.
To align the print head manually, click the 
Manual button and follow the 
on-screen instructions, or see the online User’s Guide for detailed steps.
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status
Your R2000 Series will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended in 
the...

36Maintaining Your Printer
To check the ink cartridge status at anytime, do 
one of the following:
Windows:
Double-click the  icon in the bottom right 
corner of your screen (the taskbar).
You see the screen to the right.
Mac OS X:
1. Open the 
Applications folder.
2. Open the 
Epson Software folder.
3. Open the 
EPSON Printer Utility4.
4. Select 
SP R2000, click OK, and select 
EPSON StatusMonitor.
You see the screen to the right. 

Maintaining Your Printer37
Replacing Ink Cartridges
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at 
www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can 
also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, 
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges:
Note:
We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use 
of other products may affect...

38Maintaining Your Printer
Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new 
cartridges immediately after removing the old ones.
1. Remove the CD/DVD tray or thick media and close the front manual feed 
slot cover before replacing ink. If you have roll paper or canvas media loaded 
in the printer, remove it to prevent ink marks on the paper (see page 12).
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Press the Hink button to move the print head to the ink replacement position. 
If a...

Maintaining Your Printer39 5. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the 
cartridge straight up to remove it. Dispose of it 
carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart 
or try to refill it.
Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly 
with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, 
flush them immediately with water. Keep ink 
cartridges out of the reach of children.
6. Before opening the cartridge package, shake the package four or five times.
Note:
All cartridges make a clicking...

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9. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into 
place.
10. Once you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the cartridge cover and 
push it down until it clicks into place.
11. Close the printer cover.
12. Press the Hink button to begin charging the ink. This takes about 
21/2minutes. The Ppower light flashes as the ink charges. When the 
Ppower light stops flashing and the Hink light goes out, ink charging is 
finished.
Caution:
Never...