Epson Stylus Photo R2000 User Manual

Printer Features
This ink jet color printer supports A3+ paper. 
The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Resolution
Enhancing Creative Expre ssion with Rich Color 
Reproduction
Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 ink technology 
provides high-resolution prin ting to meet professional 
needs.
Balanced Color Reproduction Using Epson LUT 
Technology
Epson LUT Technology  (1) reduces color 
inconsistencies due to diffe rences in lighting, (2) 
reproduces fine gradations, (3) reduces...

❏Cut sheet (fine art media) 
Load using the supplied rear manual feed guide. 
U  “Loading Fine Art Media” on page 20
❏Cut sheet (thick paper) 
Load from the front manual feed tray. 
U  “Loading Thick Paper” on page 21
❏Roll paper 
Fed from the supplied ro ll paper holder, which is 
installed on the back of the printer. 
U  “Loading and Cutting Roll Paper” on page 
23
❏ CDs/DVDs 
Use the supplied CD/DVD tray to load CDs and 
DVDs from the front manual feed tray. 
U  “Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs” on...

Notes on Usage and 
Storage
Installation space
Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of 
any other objects, so th at paper ejection and 
consumable replacement are not obstructed. 
See the “Specifications Table” for the external 
dimensions of the printer. 
U  “Specifications Table” on page 104
* When printing on thick paper, leave a space of at 
least 320 mm behind the printer.
Notes when using the printer
Note the following points  when using this printer to 
avoid breakdowns, malfunct...

❏Before storing the printer, close the printer cover, 
output tray and paper support. If you are not using 
the printer for a long time, put an anti-static cloth or 
cover on the printer to prevent dust. The print head
nozzles are very small, an d they can become clogged 
easily if fine dust gets on the print head, and you 
may not be able to print properly. 
❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time, 
check the print head for clogging before you start 
printing. Perform head cleaning if the...

Check the manuals supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
❏Use Epson special media under normal room 
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25°C; humidity: 40 
to 60%). 
❏ Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the 
paper. 
❏ Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper 
with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from your
hands can affect print quality. 
❏ Paper may be wavy or slack if the temperature and 
humidity change. Be careful not to scratch or soil 
the paper, and flatten it be fore...

Introducing the Supplied Software
Contents of the Software Disc
To use this printer, install the printer driver from the supplied software disc. 
In addition to the printer driver, the following so ftware can be found on the supplied software disc. 
The printer driver and the other software listed below  will have already been installed if you selected Easy Install when 
setting up. 
You can also separately reinstall ea ch of these applications from the Software List.
Software NameSummary 
Printer Driver...

Summary of the Printer Driver
The main functions of the printer driver are described 
below. 
❏ Converts print data received from applications into 
printable data and sends it to the printer. 
❏ Allows the user to specify print settings such as the 
media type and paper size. 
Windows
You can save these settings and easily import or 
export these saved settings. 
U  “Customizing the Printer Driver” on page 
34 
Mac OS X
❏ Allows the user to execute printer maintenance 
functions to maintain print...

About Epson Easy Photo Print
Epson Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print digital 
images on various types of paper. The step-by-step
instructions in the window let you preview the printed 
images and get the effects you want without having to 
make any difficult settings. 
Using the Quick Print function, you can perform 
one-click printing with the settings you make.
Starting Epson Easy Photo Print
❏ Double-click the Epson Easy Photo Print icon on 
the desktop. 
❏ For Windows 7 and Vista: 
Click...

Basic Operations
Loading Cut Sheets
The method for loading cut sheets varies with the 
thickness of the paper. Three methods are available. 
❏ Auto sheet feeder 
❏ Rear manual feed (fine art media) 
❏ Rear manual feed (thick paper) 
See below for information  on the paper that can be 
loaded using each method. 
U  “Supported Media” on page 99
Note: 
If the paper is wavy or cu rled, flatten the paper before 
loading it in the printer, or use new paper. If wavy or
curled paper is loaded, this printer may...

D
Load the paper vertically with the printable side 
face up.
E
Grasp and slide the edge guide to fit it to the width
of the paper. 
Paper is fed when you send a print job.
Loading Fine Art Media
Use the supplied rear manual feed guide to load fine art 
media.
A
Turn on the printer.
B
Open and fully extend the output tray.
C
Move the rear roll paper edge guide all the way to
the right.
Tip: 
If the roll paper holder is currently in place at the 
rear of the printer, remove it before proceeding.
Epson...