Epson Stylus Photo R2000 User Manual

B
Follow the on-screen instructions. 
Head cleaning takes about three minutes.
From the Control Panel
Press the  H button for three seconds or more to start 
head cleaning. The process takes about three minutes.
Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning
Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning prints a nozzle check 
pattern which is read by a sensor to automatically check
for clogged nozzles. Head cleaning will then be 
performed if clogged nozzles are detected. 
This operation is performed from the computer. 
Explanations...

A
Click Printer and Option Information in the 
Utility  tab of the printer driver Properties (or 
Print Settings ) dialog.
B
Select On or Off for Auto Ink Density 
Optimization .
C
Click OK to close the dialog.
Performing Ink Density Optimization
Explanations in this section use the Windows printer 
driver as an example. 
Use EPSON Printer Utility 4 for Mac OS X. 
U  “Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on page 39
A
Click Ink Density Optimization in the Utility 
tab of the printer driver  Properties (or Print...

A
Load A4-size EPSON Photo Quality Inkjet Paper 
into the auto sheet feeder. 
U  “Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder” 
on page 19
B
Click  Print Head Alignment from the Utility 
tab in the printer driver’s  Properties (or Print 
Settings ) screen. 
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridge Product Numbers
The following ink cartridges can be used with this 
printer.
Ink colorProduct number 
Yellow (Y) T1594 
Magenta (M) T1593 
Matte Black (MK) T1598 
Red (R) T1597...

A
Make sure the printer is on.
B
Open the printer cover.
Tip: 
When an ink cartridge requires replacement, the 
ink check light for affected cartridge will light.
C
Press the  H button. 
The print head moves to the ink cartridge 
replacement position.
D
Open the cartridge cover.
Note: 
Touch only the parts required to perform the 
operation (shown in red).
E
Remove the ink cartridge that will be replaced. 
Hold the cartridge by the  hooks and lift it straight 
up. 
If the cartridge does not come out...

F
Shake the new cartridge four or five times and 
then remove it from the  package and peel off the 
yellow film. 
When shaking the cartridge and removing the 
yellow film, hold the ca rtridge with the yellow 
film facing up.
Note: 
Do not touch the green IC chip on the ink cartridges. 
You may not be able to print properly.
Tip: 
You may hear a rattling  sound from inside the 
cartridge when it is shaken.
G
Insert the new ink cartridge. 
Push the cartridge in until it clicks into place.
Repeat steps 5...

J
Press the H button. 
Ink charging will start. Ink charging takes about 
three minutes. 
Charging is complete when the  P light stops 
blinking.
Cleaning the Printer
Clean the printer periodically (about once a month) to
keep it in good condition.
Cleaning the Outside of the  
Printer
A
Remove any paper from the printer.
B
Turn the printer off and unplug the printer.
C
Carefully remove dust an d other foreign matter 
using a soft cloth. 
Stubborn stains can be removed with a cloth that 
has been...

Problem Solver
Lights
The lamps blink or light to show the status of the printer. Follow the instructions in the table below if an error occurs.
ANetwork light (green)CPower lightEInk light 
B Network light (yellow)DPaper light
Normal operation
Power lightStatus 
OnThe printer is on and ready to print. 
FlashingOne of the following: 
❏ The printer is starting up after being turned on. 
❏ The printer is shutting down after being turned off. 
❏ Ink Density Optimization is in progress. 
❏ Ink cartridges are...

Network lightsStatus 
On (green)Wireless LAN is operative. 
On (yellow)Ethernet LAN is operative. 
Flashing (both)One of the following: 
❏ WPS (PIN code) entry is in progress. 
❏ The printer is preparing for or cancelling a firmware update. 
Flashing 
(alternately)
One of the following: 
❏ WPS (button) setup is in progress. 
❏ The printer is starting after being turned on while connected to a network.
Errors
Ink-Related Errors
Ink lightStatusWhat to do 
OnOne of the ink cartridge is expended or one 
of...

Paper lightStatusWhat to do 
FlashingThe printer cover is open. Close the printer cover. 
Paper or CD/DVD tray is jammed. Remove jammed paper as described in the 
following sections. 
U  “Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder 
Jams” on page 96 
U  “Jammed Fine Art Media” on page 
97 
U  “Thick Paper or a CD or DVD Is 
Jammed” on page 97 
U  “Roll paper jam” on page 98 
The source selected in the printer driver 
does not match the actual source. 
Match the source selected in the printer 
driver to the actual...

Paper lightInk lightStatusWhat to do 
Flashing 
(alternately)
The printer’s ink pads are at the
end of their service life. 
The printer’s ink pads are not 
user serviceable. Contact your 
dealer or Epson Support to 
request a replacement. The
printer can not be used until the 
pads have been replaced; this 
prevents the ink from 
overflowing. 
The time between replacements 
varies depending on how often 
the printer is used. 
The front manual feed tray is not 
in the correct position. 
When printing on...