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 steps to open the program and print on the disc you loaded in the printer:
1. Do one of the following to start Epson Print CD:
Windows: Double-click the 
Print CD icon on your desktop.
Mac OS X: Open the 
Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, 
open the 
Print CD folder, and double-click Print CD.
2. Follow the instructions in the online User’s Guide to design your disc label. 
You can use the tools on the screen to add text and provided background 
designs, or add your own designs or photos. 
						

							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 your CD or DVD is printed, the tray ejects partially from the R2000 Series. 
Pull out the tray and remove the disc.
After printing, handle the printed CD or DVD carefully. You may need to wait 
up to 24 hours for the ink to dry fully before inserting it in a drive. Keep printed 
discs away from moisture and direct sunlight.
If you need to adjust the print position or print quality, see your online User’s 
Guide for instructions.
If you notice lines or streaks on your CD or DVD, you may need to clean the 
rollers inside the printer. See “Cleaning the Rollers” on page 42.
Windows Mac OS X 
						

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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 
Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility in your printer software. It prints a check 
pattern that your printer then reads to see if you have any clogged nozzles, which 
it then cleans, if necessary.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder (see page 6).
2. Do one of the following:
Windows: Right-click the  icon in 
the bottom right corner of your screen 
(the taskbar) and select 
Printer 
Settings
. Open the Utility tab, select 
Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning, 
and click 
OK.
Mac OS X: Open the 
Applications 
folder, open the 
Epson Software 
folder, open the EPSON Printer 
Utility4
, select SP R2000, and click OK. Then select Auto Nozzle Check 
and Cleaning
. 
						

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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 wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try printing again.
If you do not use your R2000 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least 
once a month to maintain good print quality.
Checking and Aligning the Print Head
If your printouts become grainy or blurry, or you see dark or light bands across 
them, you may need to align the print head.
It’s best to run the automatic alignment utility first to let the printer check and 
align the print head, if necessary. If you still notice alignment problems, you can 
align the print head manually.
Note:
Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning (see page 33).
1. Load a few sheets of Epson Presentation Paper Matte (or the photo paper you 
have on hand) in the sheet feeder (see page 6). It’s best to use matte or photo 
paper for the most accurate alignment.
2. Do one of the following:
Windows: Right-click the  icon in 
the bottom right corner of your 
screen (the taskbar) and select 
Print 
Head Alignment
.
Mac OS X: Open the 
Applications 
folder, open the 
Epson Software 
folder, open the EPSON Printer 
Utility4
, select SP R2000, and click 
OK. Then select Print Head 
Alignment
. 
						

							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 following ways:
■The Hink light flashes when ink is low in one or more cartridges.
■The Hink light stays on when an ink cartridge is expended. You cannot print 
when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other cartridges are not 
expended. Replace any expended cartridges before printing.
■Your computer screen displays a message when you try to print. This window 
can optionally display ink offers and other updates retrieved from an Epson 
website.
Note:
On a Windows computer that is connected to the Internet, you may see a screen 
asking if you want to receive Epson offers the first time you try to print when ink is low. 
Click Accept or Decline. To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see 
the instructions in your online User’s Guide. 
						

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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. 
						

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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 your print quality and could result in printer damage.
Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency 
of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge 
after the “replace cartridge” indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges 
and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer.
For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package.
Caution: 
Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are 
vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Leave your old cartridges in the R2000 Series until you are ready to replace them to 
prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
Remove the CD/DVD tray before replacing ink cartridges.
Ink colorPart number
Part number on 
software screens
Photo Black 159 T1591
Cyan 159 T1592
Magenta 159 T1593
Yellow 159 T1594
Red 159 T1597
Orange 159 T1599
Matte Black 159 T1598
Gloss Optimizer 159 T1590 
						

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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 cartridge is low or expended, the light above the cartridge flashes or stays 
on.
Caution:
To avoid damaging your printer, don’t move the print head by hand or touch the flat 
white cable behind the print head.
4. Open the cartridge cover. 
						

							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 sound when you shake them.
Caution:
Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages or ink will leak.
7. Remove the cartridge from the package, but be careful not to touch the green 
chip on the cartridge.
8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. 
Caution:
Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 
						

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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 turn off the R2000 Series while ink is charging or you’ll waste ink.
If the Hink light is flashing, press the Hink button, then press down all the 
cartridges securely.
If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot reinstall and use the 
cartridge.