Epson Stylus Photo R2000 User Manual

							User's Guide
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							Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks 
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions................. 5 
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 5 
When setting up this product............... 5
When using this product................... 6
Using the printer with a wireless connection. . . . 6
When handling the ink cartridges............ 6
Warning, Cautions, Notes and Tips........... 6 
Printer Parts.............................. 8 
Front................................. 8 
Inside................................. 8
Back.................................. 9
Control panel.......................... 10 
Printer Features.......................... 11
Realizing High Resolution................. 11 
Superior Ease of Use..................... 11 
Notes on Usage and Storage.................. 13
Installation space....................... 13 
Notes when using the printer............... 13
Notes when not using the printer............ 13
Notes on handling ink cartridges............ 14
Notes on handling paper.................. 14 
Introducing the Supplied Software............. 16 
Contents of the Software Disc.............. 16 
Summary of the Printer Driver............. 17
About Epson Easy Photo Print.............. 18
About Epson Print CD................... 18
Basic Operations
Loading Cut Sheets........................ 19 
Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . . . 19 
Loading Fine Art Media.................. 20
Loading Thick Paper..................... 21 
Loading and Cutting Roll Paper............... 23 
Loading Roll Paper...................... 23 
Cutting Roll Paper...................... 24 
Loading and Removing CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . 25 
Loading CDs and DVDs.................. 25 
Removing CDs and DVDs................. 26 
Basic Printing Methods(Windows)............ 27 
Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)............ 28
Printable area............................ 30
The Printed Area for Cut Sheets............. 30 
The Printed Area for Roll Paper............. 30
The Printed Area for CDs and DVDs......... 30 
Canceling Printing........................ 31
Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 32 
From the Printer icon.................... 32 
Displaying Help.......................... 33
Click the Help Button to Display............ 33 
Right-click on the item you want to check and 
display............................... 33 
Customizing the Printer Driver............... 34 
Saving various settings as your Select Settings 
.................................... 34 
Saving media settings.................... 34 
Rearranging display items................. 35 
Summary of the Utility Tab.................. 36
Uninstalling the printer driver................ 38
Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 39
Displaying Help.......................... 39
Using Epson Printer Utility 4................. 39 
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4............. 39 
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions............ 39 
Uninstalling the printer driver................ 41
Printing Varieties
Auto Correct Color and Print Photos 
(PhotoEnhance).......................... 42 
Correct color and print..................... 45 
Borderless printing........................ 48 
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 48 
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing 
.................................... 49 
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 50 
Enlarged/Reduced Printing.................. 53
Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper size............ 53 
Fit to Roll Paper Width(Windows only)....... 55
Custom Scale Setting..................... 55 
Multi-Page Printing....................... 57 
Manual Double-Sided Printing(Windows only) 
...................................... 58 
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							Cautions when Performing Double-Sided 
Printing.............................. 58 
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 58 
Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets 
and print - Windows only).................. 59 
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 60 
Joining the output paper together........... 61 
User-defined Paper Sizes/ Custom Paper Sizes. . . . . 63 
Banner printing (on roll paper)............... 66
Layout Manager(Windows only).............. 68 
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 69 
Saving and Calling Layout Manager Settings. . . . 70 
Printing Directly from a Digital Camera......... 71
Printing.............................. 71
Color Management Printing
About Color Management................... 72
Color Management Print Settings............. 72 
Setting profiles......................... 73 
Setting color management  with the applications 
...................................... 73 
Setting color management with the printer driver 
...................................... 74 
Color management printing by Host ICM 
(Windows)............................ 74 
Color management printing by ColorSync 
(Mac OS X)............................ 75 
Color management printing by Driver 
ICM(Windows only)..................... 77
Maintenance
Adjusting the Print Head.................... 79 
Checking for clogged nozzles............... 79 
Head Cleaning......................... 80 
Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning............ 81 
Ink Density Optimization................. 81
Correcting Print Misalignment (Print Head 
Alignment)............................ 82 
Replacing Ink Cartridges.................... 83
Ink Cartridge Product Numbers............ 83 
How to replace......................... 83 
Cleaning the Printer....................... 86 
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer.......... 86 
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer............ 86
Problem Solver
Lights.................................. 87
Normal operation....................... 87
Errors................................ 88 
Troubleshooting.......................... 91 
You cannot print (because the printer does not 
work)................................ 91 
The printer sounds like it is printing, but 
nothing prints.......................... 92 
Print Quality/Print Results................ 93 
Unable to Feed or Eject Paper.............. 95 
Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder Jams. . . . . . . 96 
Jammed Fine Art Media.................. 97
Thick Paper or a CD or DVD Is Jammed. . . . . . 97 
Roll paper jam......................... 98 
Others............................... 98
Appendix
Supported Media......................... 99 
Item descriptions....................... 99 
Epson Special Media.................... 100 
Usable Commercially Papers.............. 101 
Transporting the Printer................... 103
Preparing the Printer for Transport......... 103 
After Transport........................ 103 
Specifications Table....................... 104 
Standards and Approvals................. 105
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 107 
Contacting Epson Support.................. 107
Before Contacting Epson................. 107 
Help for Users in North America........... 108
Help for Users in Europe................. 108
Help for Users in Taiwan................. 108
Help for Users in Australia............... 109
Help for Users in Singapore............... 109
Help for Users in Thailand................ 110
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 110
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 110
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 111
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 111
Help for Users in India.................. 111
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 112 
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							Introduction
Important Safety 
Instructions
Read all of these instructio ns before using the printer. 
Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions 
marked on the printer.
When choosing a place for this  
product
❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is 
larger than this product. This product will not
operate properly if it is  tilted or at an angle. 
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in 
temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from 
direct sunlight, strong  light, or heat sources. 
❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. 
❏ Keep this product away from dusty areas. 
❏ Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug 
can be easily unplugged. 
❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt 
it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. 
Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges.
When setting up this product
❏ Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s 
cabinet. 
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care 
not to spill liquid on this product. 
❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this 
product only. Use with ot her equipment may result 
in fire or electric shock. 
❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded 
power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same 
circuit as copiers or air control systems that 
regularly switch on and off.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches 
or automatic timers. 
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from 
potential sources of electromagnetic interference, 
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless 
telephones. 
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the 
product’s label. 
❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this 
product. Use of another co rd may result in fire or 
electric shock. 
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. 
❏ If you use an extension cord with this product, 
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. 
❏ Do not attempt to service this product yourself. 
❏ Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel under th e following conditions: 
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has 
entered the product; the product has been dropped 
or the cabinet damaged; the product does not 
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance. 
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe 
the following: 
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and 
over-current protection for this printer, the 
building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 
amp circuit breaker. 
❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or 
consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in 
the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of 
the correct size and rating. 
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or 
other device with a cable, ensure the correct
orientation of the connectors. Each connector has 
only one correct orientat ion. Inserting a connector 
in the wrong orientation may damage both devices
connected by the cable. 
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							When using this product
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or touch 
the ink cartridges during printing. 
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you 
may damage this product. 
❏ Always turn the product off using the Power button 
on the control panel. When this button is pressed,
the Power light flashes brief ly then goes off. Do not 
unplug the power cord or turn off the product until 
the Power light  stops flashing.
Using the printer with a wireless  
connection
❏ Do not use this product inside medical facilities or 
near medical equipment. Radio waves from this 
product may adversely  affect the operation of 
electrical medical equipment. 
❏ Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac 
pacemakers. Radio waves  from this product may 
adversely affect the operation of cardiac 
pacemakers. 
❏ Do not use this product near automatically 
controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire 
alarms. Radio waves from this product may 
adversely affect these devi ces, and could lead to 
accidents due to malfunction.
When handling the ink  
cartridges
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and 
do not drink. 
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and 
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water. 
❏ Shake new ink cartridges four or five times before 
opening their packages. 
❏ Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their 
packages; this can cause leakage. 
❏ Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on its 
package.
❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of 
installation for best results. 
❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill 
them. This could damage the print head. 
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the 
cartridge. This may affect  normal operation and 
printing. 
❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of 
cartridge-related information, such as the ink
cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be 
removed and reinserted freely. However, each time 
the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed
because the printer automatically performs a 
reliability check. 
❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect 
the ink supply area from dirt  and dust, and store it in 
the same environment as this product. Note that 
there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers
or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent 
the ink from staining items that the cartridge 
touches. Do not touch the ink supply port or
surrounding area. 
❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this 
can cause leakage. 
❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you 
remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge 
unpacked for a long time before using it, normal 
printing may not be possible. 
❏ Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward. 
Do not store cartridges upside down.
Warning, Cautions, Notes and  
Tips
wWar 
ning:
Warnings must be followed to avoid 
serious bodily injury.
cCauti 
on:
Cautions must be followed to avoid 
damage to this product or bodily injury.
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							Note:Notes contain important information 
on the operation of this product.
Tip:Tips contain useful tips or supplement
on the operation of this product.
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							Printer Parts
Front
APrinter cover
Open in the event of a paper jam or when replacing 
ink cartridges. The cover is normally closed when 
the printer is in use.
B Connector for external devices
Use a USB cable to connect digital cameras and other 
PictBridge-compatible devices.
C Output tray
Ejected paper is collected here. Extend the tray when 
using the printer.
D Front manual feed tray
Open when inserting thick paper or the CD/DVD 
tray.
E Control panel
U “Control panel” on page 10
FAuto sheet feeder
Automatically feeds paper.
GEdge guide
M o v e  l e f t  o r  r i g h t  d e p e n d i ng on the size of the paper 
that you want to load. This  prevents paper being fed 
at a slant.
H Paper support
Supports paper to prevent it from falling forward or 
backward.
Inside
A Ink absorber
Absorbs ink that bleeds past the edge of the paper 
during borderless printing.
B Ink check light
The light for the affected ink cartridge lights or 
blinks when the cartridge is running low or needs to 
be replaced, or when other ink-related errors occur. 
The display is the same as the ink light in the control 
panel. 
U  “Lights” on page 87
CCartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges. 
U  “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 83
DPrint head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left 
and right to print. Do not move the print head by
hand. 
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							Back
AAC inlet
Connects the power cable.
BAirflow vents
Prevent the build-up of heat inside the printer.
CUSB connector
Connects the USB cable.
DLAN connector
Connects the LAN cable.
ERoll paper edge guide
Move left or right to match the width of the roll being 
loaded. This prevents paper being fed at a slant.
F Roll paper feeder
Paper feed slot for roll paper printing. 
U  “Loading Roll Paper” on page 23
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							Control panel
A P  button (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
BWi-Fi button (Wi-Fi button)
Adjust settings for connection to wireless LANs. 
U Network Guide (PDF)
C button (network status sheet button)
Press for three seconds or more to print a network 
status sheet. 
U Network Guide (PDF)
D )  button (paper button)
❏Feed and eject paper. There is normally no need to 
press this button, as paper is fed and ejected 
automatically. If the printer  runs out of paper or a jam 
occurs, press this button after addressing the issue to 
cancel the error and resume printing. 
❏ Press during printing to cancel printing.
E H  button (ink button)
❏Move the print head to the ink cartridge replacement 
position. Press again after ink cartridge replacement 
to return the print head to the right-hand side of the 
printer. 
❏ Press for three seconds or more to start head cleaning.
F M  button (roll paper button)
❏Press after printing on roll paper to print a cut line and 
feed the paper to position where it can be easily cut.
Press again after cutting the paper to return the end of 
the roll to the printing position. 
❏ Press for three seconds or more to eject roll paper or 
fine art media (rear manual feed) from the back of the
printer.
G H  light (ink light)
Lights or blinks when ink cartridges are running low 
or need to be replaced, or when other ink-related 
errors occur. 
U  “Lights” on page 87
H )  light (paper light)
Lights or blinks when the printer is out of paper or a 
paper jam occurs.
I P  light (power light)
The printer's operational status is indicated by a lit or 
flashing light. 
On : The power is on.
Flashi 
ng 
: An operation or a process is in progress. 
U  “Lights” on page 87 
Off : The power is off.
J Network lights (green/yellow)
Light or blink to indicate network status or 
network-related errors. 
U  “Lights” on page 87 
If both the green and yellow lights are off, the printer 
is not connected to a network. 
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