Epson Stylus Photo 1200 User Manual




 
 
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control panel
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    To set up your printer and install the printer software, see the 
Start Here
 
card. This
 manual
 contains the following information:
Basic Printing
 covers the basics of printing with Windows or Macintosh.
Custom Printing
 tells you how to print using custom settings for print 
quality, color management, and distinctive layouts.
Printing on Special Papers
 gives guidelines for selecting the right paper or 
other media for your print job and instructions for...




 
	
 
  
 You’ll find this information throughout your manual:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints for great printing.


	


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Your EPSON printer is 
Year 2000 Ready
. However, be sure the other 
parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000.
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 !Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make 
sure you use the printer safely and effectively:
wTurn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp 
cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.
wDo not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or...




 	 wIf you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total 
ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not 
exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere 
rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the 
wall outlet’s ampere rating.
wExcept as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to 
service the printer yourself.
wUnplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 
under the...




 
 wInstall the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its foil 
package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use 
may result in reduced print quality.
wDo not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge 
package. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months 
of installing them.
wDo not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
wAlways turn the printer off using the 
 
Ppower button. When you press 
this button, the...

 



 

It’s easy to print all your documents with your EPSON Stylus Photo 1200. 
First set up your printer and install the software, following the instructions 
in the 
Start Here
 card. Read this chapter to find out about:
wPrinting from Windows
wPrinting from a Macintosh# 
 
This section tells you about:
wPrinting from Windows ApplicationswSetting Default Printer OptionswChecking Printer Status
 

 



 
  	 
This section describes the settings you’ll need to check for all your 
everyday printouts. See Custom Printing
 for information about advanced 
settings for special print jobs. 
1Open a Windows application and select a file you want to print.
2Open the File menu and click Print. You see a Print dialog box such as 
this (depending on your application):
3Make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 printer is selected, and 
then click the Properties button....

 



  You see the printer settings dialog box:
4Click the Main tab if necessary. Then choose the Media Type you 
want to print on from the following list:
wPlain paper
w360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
wPhoto Quality Ink Jet Paper
wPhoto Paper
wPhoto Quality Glossy Film
wInk Jet Transparencies
wInk Jet Back Light Film
Click to select 
your paper type
Click for more 
information
Use the 
Quality/Speed 
slider to select 
your print 
resolution Click to select 
Automatic mode
To print at the highest...

 



  The type of paper you choose determines the print quality (resolution) 
you can use. It’s very important to select the correct setting for your 
paper. If you’re not sure which to choose, see Selecting the Right 
Settings for Your Paper
.
5Choose Color or Black ink.
6Now make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. This is the 
easiest way to get good printing results for all kinds of documents, on 
all types of paper.
7Set the slider to Quality or Speed. This lets you choose...