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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Loading Thick Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13
Available Epson Papers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   15
Printing From Start to Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   18
Printing in Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   18
Printing With Mac OS X  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23
Selecting the Correct Paper Type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   27
Printing on CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   29
Loading a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   29
Printing on a CD or DVD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   31
Removing Your Printed CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   32
Maintaining Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33
Checking and Aligning the Print Head  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   35
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37
Switching Black Ink Types  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Cleaning the Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Checking for Software Updates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Checking the Printer Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44 
						

							4Contents
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.
■Enhanced media handling including thick, fine art paper, 1.3 mm boards, 
and rolls for virtually any kind of print up to 13 × 44 inches, with or without 
borders.
■AccuPhoto™ HG technology for maximizing color gamut while providing 
smoother color transitions.
■Resolutions up to 5760 × 1440 optimized dpi (dots per inch) with droplets as 
small as 1.5 picoliters for the finest details.
■Direct printing onto ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for a professional look.
■Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 100Mbps Ethernet®, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ 802.11n 
for fast, wireless connectivity to multiple computers
■Downloadable Premium ICC Profiles for precise color management
Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation:
Warning:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important information about your R2000 Series.
Tip:
Tips contain hints for better printing. 
						

							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 single sheet feeder (see 
page 8) or roll paper holders (see page 10).
Paper typeMaximum sheets by size
Plain paper Approximately 120
Epson Presentation Paper Matte 100 (Letter)
50 (B or Super B)
Epson
 Bright White Paper 80
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 30
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy30 (4 × 6 inch, 8 × 10 inch, Letter, 
11 × 14 inch)
20 (5 × 7 inch)
10 (B, A3, Super B)
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte30 (Letter)
10 (A3 or Super B)
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 30 (4 × 6 inch or Letter)
10 (B)
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 30 (8 × 10 inch or Letter)
10 (11 × 14 inch, A3, or Super B)
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 
Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets1 sheet 
						

							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 printing. 
Do not adjust it while printing is in progress. 
						

							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 the back of the 
printer all the way to the right.
4. Attach the single sheet guide by aligning the 
notches on its base with the slots on the back of 
the printer. Then hook the tabs over the top of the slot (marked with orange 
triangles).
Roll paper 
edge guide 
						

							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 feeding the paper, 
let go of it.
8. Open the printer cover and make sure the paper has fed all the way into the 
printer and is straight. The paper must feed straight so the printer can 
properly identify the edge.
If the paper is crooked or the front edge is visible, you may receive a paper jam 
error when you print. To avoid this, press and hold the 
Ipaper button for 
three seconds to eject the paper. Remove the paper from the printer, press the 
Ipaper button again to clear the paper out error, and load the paper again.
9. Close the printer cover and do not open it during printing. 
						

							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 replacing cartridges to avoid ink marks on the paper.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder and remove the single sheet 
guide, if it is installed (see page 8). Also close the paper support.
3. Open the output tray, but do not pull out the extensions.
4. Place the roll paper holders on each end of the paper roll as shown.
5. Remove any tape and protective paper from the end of the roll and make sure 
the corners of the paper are cut straight and at 90° angles to avoid paper 
feeding problems.