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 graininess, and 
(4) increases the gamut of colors for rich color 
reproduction while ensuring  a excellent balance among 
all these parameters. This  makes possible an overall 
increase in image qualit y and consistent color 
reproduction.
5760×1440 dpi Maximum Resolution, 1.5 pl 
Minimum Ink Dot Size
Print beautiful photographs with little graininess.
Long life prints
Pigment inks maintain more beautiful and more vibrant 
prints over a long period of time since their high water 
and ozone resistance and high  light fastness prevent the 
inks from being broken down by light and ozone in the 
air.
Consistent color reproduction
The Ink Density Optimization feature periodically
operates to eliminate inconsistencies in ink density 
within each cartridge. Consistent color reproduction is
consequently possible even with ink cartridges that have 
been left unused for extended periods. 
U  “Ink Density Optimization” on page 81
Superior Ease of Use
Equipped for Wireless LANs
The wireless LAN feature that comes standard with the 
printer allows wireless pr inting from computers and 
compatible Wi-Fi devices.
Tip: 
You may find print speeds  to be insufficient on some 
wireless networks or when pr inting at A3 or other sizes 
that involve large volumes of data. A physical connection
is recommended if consistent print speeds are required.
Borderless printing function
You can print with no margins for all directions with 
both auto expand or retain size print settings. 
U  “Borderless printing” on page 48 
Also included is a poster prin ting function that allows 
you to join the output paper together when performing
borderless printing in order  to create large posters and 
calendars. 
U  “Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets 
and print - Windows only)” on page 59
Freely placing print data made by various 
applications using Layout Manager
This function allows you to  place multiple print data 
made by different applications freely on one sheet to
create posters and display articles. 
U  “Layout Manager(Windows only)” on page 68
Support for a Wide Variety of Paper Types
EPSON offers a wide variety of special media for 
high-quality printing. The printer can also print on
thick paper, roll paper, and inkjet-compatible CDs and 
DVDs. These paper types can be loaded as described 
below. 
❏ Cut sheet 
Cut sheets are fed into the printer from the auto 
sheet feeder. 
U  “Loading Paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder” on 
page 19
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							❏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 
page 25
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							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 ions, and print quality 
decline. 
❏ When using the printer, observe the operating 
temperature and humidity range described in the 
“Specifications Table”.  U “Specifications Table” 
on page 104 
Even when the conditions above are met, you may 
not be able to print properly if the environmental 
conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure to
use the printer in an environment where the paper's
requirements are met. For more details, see the
manual supplied with the paper. 
Also, when operating in dr y areas, air conditioned 
environment, or under di rect sunlight, maintain 
the appropriate humidity. 
❏ Capping may not occur (the print head is not 
positioned on the right-hand side) if the printer is 
turned off during a paper jam or when an error 
occurs. Capping is a function for automatically 
covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent
the print head from drying out. In this case, turn on 
the power and wait a while until capping is 
performed automatically. 
❏ When the power is on, do not remove the power 
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print head
may not be capped properly.  In this case, turn on the 
power and wait a while until capping is performed 
automatically.
Notes when not using the printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is  not stored correctly, you may 
not be able to print properly the next time it is used. 
❏ When storing the printer leave the ink cartridges 
installed and keep the printer level. Do not tilt or
invert the printer or stand it on end. 
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head 
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend that 
you use the printer periodically to prevent the print 
head from clogging. 
❏ If the paper is left in the printer, the roller of the 
paper presser may leave a ma rk on the surface of the 
paper. This can also cause wavy or curled paper 
resulting in paper feeding problems or the print
head could be scratched. Remove any paper when 
storing. 
❏ Store the printer after confirming that the print 
head has been capped (the  print head is positioned 
at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for
a long time, the print quality may decline.
Tip: 
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and 
then turn it off.
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							❏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 print head is 
clogged. 
U  “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 79
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink cartridges 
to maintain good print quality. 
❏ As part of the initial ink charging process 
performed after purchase, some ink is used to fill 
the print head nozzles to the tips and ready them for
printing. As a result, the first ink cartridges installed 
after purchase will print fewer pages than 
subsequent cartridges. 
❏ We recommend storing ink cartridges in a cool, 
dark place, and using them before the expiry date on
the package. Use cartridges within six months of 
opening. 
❏ Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are 
ready to install it in th e printer. The cartridge is 
vacuum packed to maintain its reliability. 
❏ If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a 
warm place, leave it at  room temperature for more 
than three hours before using the ink cartridge. 
❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge 
before installing it; othe rwise, print quality may 
decline or you may not be able to print. Do not 
remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, 
ink will leak. 
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the ink 
cartridges. You may not be able to print properly. 
❏ Install ink cartridges into all slots. You cannot print 
if any slot is empty.
❏ Do not replace ink cartridges when the printer is off. 
In addition, do not move the print head by hand; 
otherwise, the printer may be damaged. 
❏ Do not turn the printer off during initial ink 
charging. Initial ink charging may not complete 
normally, making the printer unable to print. 
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges 
installed or turn the printe r off during ink cartridge 
replacement. If the print head (nozzles) dries, you 
may not be able to print. 
❏ Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge’s 
own information such as the remaining ink level,
you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge after 
removing it from the printer. Note, however, that 
you may not be able to reuse ink cartridges that
contained very little ink when they were removed
from the printer. Some ink may also be used to 
ensure reliable operation when the cartridges are 
reinserted. 
❏ Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the 
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on
the surrounding area. 
❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, this 
printer stops printing be fore ink cartridges are 
completely expended. 
❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled 
materials, this does not effect printer function or 
performance. 
❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You 
may not be able to print properly. 
❏ All colors of ink are used during ink cartridge 
replacement, head cleaning, and other
non-printing maintenance operations to ensure 
that the print head rema in in good condition. 
❏ Depending on the paper type and print quality 
settings, colored inks may also be used for
high-density blacks in monochrome or grayscale 
printing.
Notes on handling paper
Note the following points  when handling and storing 
the paper. If the paper is no t in good condition, print 
quality may decline. 
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							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 loading it in the 
printer. 
❏ Do not wet the paper. 
❏ Do not throw away the paper packaging as you can 
use it for storing the paper. 
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive heat, or humidity. 
❏ Keep paper in their original package after opening, 
and keep them in a flat place.
Notes on handling printed paper
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note 
the following points. 
❏ Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are 
rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel off. 
❏ Do not touch the printed surface; the ink may peel 
off. 
❏ Make sure the print outs are completely dry before 
folding of stacking;otherwise, the color may change 
where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will 
disappear if they are separated immediately and 
dried; however, they will remain if not separated. 
❏ If you put the print outs in an album before they are 
completely dry, they may be blurred. 
❏ Do not use a dryer to dry the print outs. 
❏ Avoid direct sunlight.
❏Prevent color distortion while displaying or storing 
the print outs by followin g the instructions in the 
paper’s manual. 
❏ To keep your printouts from discoloring, store 
them in a dark place, away from high temperatures, 
high humidity, and direct sunlight.
Tip: 
Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color 
distortion) due to the effe cts of light and various 
constituents in the air. This  also applies to Epson special 
media. However, with the correct storage method, the
degree of color distort ion can be minimized. 
❏ See the manuals supplied with Epson special media 
for detailed information on  handling the paper after 
printing. 
❏ The colors of photos, posters, and other printed 
materials appear different under different lighting 
conditions (light sources*). The colors of print outs 
from this printer may also appear different under
different light sources. 
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light, 
incandescent light, and other types.
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							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 U  “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 17 
Epson Network Utility 
(Windows only) 
When the printer is connected to a computer vi a a network, this plug-in program acquires the 
status of the printer such as the remaining ink level, error status, and so on. The acquired
information is displayed on the printer driver's Main screen and the EPSON Status Monitor 3
screen. 
U  “Summary of the Utility Tab” on page 36 
Normally, this software is installe d with the printer driver. However, if the printer driver is installed 
without using the installer of the Software Disc,  such as using the plug-and-play function of the 
OS, Epson Network Utility is not installed. In su ch a case, install Epson Network Utility from the 
Software List. 
Adobe ICC profiles Use as input profiles  when required for color management. 
Epson Easy Photo Print Print sele cted photos quickly and easily. 
U  “About Epson Easy Photo Print” on page 18 
Epson Print CD Design labels for music, photo, or movie  CDs and DVDs and print them directly on the discs. You 
can also design and print CD and DVD jackets. 
U  “About Epson Print CD” on page 18 
EpsonNet  Setup With this software, you can configure variou s network settings for the printer from your computer. 
EpsonNet Print 
(Windows only) 
With this software, you can perform direct TCP/IP printing when the computer and the printer are 
connected via a network. This software is automa tically installed if LAN connection is specified in 
Easy Install; however, it is not in stalled if USB connection is specified.
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							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 quality, and check the 
printer's status and so on. 
Windows
You can easily import or export printer driver 
settings. 
U  “Summary of the Utility Tab” on page 36 
Mac OS X
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							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 the start button, point to  All Programs, click 
Epson Software , and then click Easy Photo Print. 
For  Windows XP: 
Click  Start, point to All Programs, point to Epson 
Software , then click Easy Photo Print. 
For more information, select User’s Guide from the 
Help menu in this application.
About Epson Print CD
Epson Print CD lets you create CD/DVD labels with text 
and images on your computer, then print the labels
directly onto 8-cm an d 12-cm CDs and DVDs.
Starting Epson Print CD
❏Double-click the Print CD icon on the desktop.
❏For Windows 7 and Vista: 
Click the start button, point to  All Programs, click 
Epson Software , and then click Print CD. 
For  Windows XP: 
Click  Start, point to All Programs, point to Epson 
Software , then click Print CD. 
For more information, see the application’s help. 
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							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 not be able to
recognize the paper size, feed th e paper, or print correctly. 
We recommend that you return  the paper to its original 
package and store it flat, and take it out of the package
just before you use it.
Loading Paper into the Auto  
Sheet Feeder
A
Turn on the printer.
B
Open and fully extend the paper support.
C
Open and fully extend the output tray.
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							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.
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