Epson Stylus Photo 1200 User Manual

							


 
 
paper support
printer cover
output tray
output tray extensions
edge 
guides
sheet feeder
paper thickness lever
control panel
ink cartridge holders
 
						

							


 
    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 loading it in your printer.
Managing Print Jobs
 explains how to control print jobs and check printer 
status while you’re printing.
Maintenance and Transportation
 gives instructions for replacing ink 
cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print head, and cleaning and 
transporting the printer.
Troubleshooting
 provides solutions for problems you may have with your 
printer or software.
Specifications
 provides the technical details on your printer, ink 
cartridges, and EPSON papers.
To go right to the section you need, see the Index
.

 Maroon, underlined text indicates that the text is a link (cross-reference) 
to other parts of the manual. Click on the text to view the referenced 
information.
 
						

							


 
	
 
  
 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.


	


As an E
NERGY
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TAR
 Partner, EPSON has determined that this product 
meets the E
NERGY
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TAR
 guidelines for energy efficiency. 
The EPA E
NERGY
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TAR
 Office Equipment program is a voluntary 
partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote 
the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, 
printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution 
caused by power generation.
 
						

							


 
     
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 
heating vent.
wDo not block or cover the openings in the printer case or insert objects 
through the slots.
wUse only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
wConnect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid 
using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems 
that regularly switch on and off.
wPlace the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily 
unplugged.
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être 
débranchée facilement.
wDo not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
Always turn the 
printer off using the 
P power button. 
Don’t switch off the 
power strip or unplug 
the printer until the 
Ppower light is off.
 
						

							


 	 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 following conditions: 
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; 
if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the printer 
does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. 
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating 
instructions.
wDo not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during 
printing.
wUnder normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the cartridge. If it 
does get on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your 
eyes, flush them immediately with water.
wKeep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
wDo not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could 
result in damage to the print head.
wOnce you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the 
cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may 
become unusable otherwise.
 
						

							


 
 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 
 
Ppower light flashes briefly then goes out. Do not 
unplug the printer or turn off power to the printer until the 
 
Ppower light 
is off.
wBefore transporting the printer, make sure the print head is positioned 
all the way to the right (capped) and the ink cartridges are in place.
 
						

							 



 

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. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or 
Options button, click it instead. Then click Properties on the next 
screen.)
You can also set 
printer options by 
clicking Print Setup 
or Page Setup in 
the File menu, then 
clicking the 
Properties button. 
However, in most 
applications you’ll 
then have to select a 
separate Print option 
or icon to print using 
your changes.
Click Properties
 
						

							 



  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 
resolution (1440 dpi), 
you need to use plain 
paper, Photo Paper, 
one of the Photo 
Quality papers, or Ink 
Jet Back Light Film. 
For the best printing at 
any resolution, always 
use EPSON papers.
 
						

							 



  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 between the 
fastest printing or a high resolution for the paper you’re using. 
To select 1440 dpi or any other available resolution for your paper, you 
need to access the Advanced dialog box; see Customizing Print 
Quality and Special Effects
 for instructions.
8Click the Paper tab and choose your paper size, paper source, 
number of copies, orientation, and printable area settings. See 
Selecting Paper Options in Windows
 for instructions. 
9Click the Layout tab and check the reduce/enlarge, page layout, and 
watermark settings. See Choosing Print Layout Options in Windows
 
for details.
10Click OK when you’re finished checking your settings. The dialog box 
closes. Click OK until you see the Print dialog box.
11In the Print dialog box, click OK or Print. 
While your document is printing, a window appears showing the printer 
status and the progress of your print job. See Checking Printer Status 
for more information.
The Quality/Speed 
slider is not available 
for certain paper 
types.