Epson Stylus Photo - Ink Jet Printer User Manual

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Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method
EPSON’
s exclusive drop-on-demand Micro Piezo ink jet
technology
Nozzle configuration
32 nozzles
×
6 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan,
light magenta)
Printable columns and printing speeds
20 inches per second (printable area 8.26 inches)
Resolution
Maximum 720 dpi
×
720 dpi
Print direction
Bidirectional with logic seeking
Control code
ESC/P Raster
™
Line spacing
1/6 inch, programmable in 1/360-inch increments
Paper feed speed
66.6 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line
Input buffer
64KB
Character tables
The characters for PC437 (US, Standard Europe) and
PC850 (Multilingual) can be selected using the following
procedure:
When the printer is off, hold down the
R
cleaning button
and press the
P
power button. Then release both buttons.
This changes the character table to PC850. Repeat the
procedure to change it back to PC437. You can run a printer
check as described on page 5 to verify the current character
table.
ink cartridge
clamp
printer cover
edge
guides
paper support extension
paper support
control
panel
output tray
extensions
cleaning
button
paper
light
power
button
load/eject
button
black ink
out light
color ink
out light
output tray
thickness lever
Print quality Available dots
180 dpi 1488
360 dpi 2976
720 dpi 5952

Epson Stylus Photo - Ink Jet Printer Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	Stylus Photo - Ink Jet Printer
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Printer Specifications

Printing Technology and Performance

Details EPSON's Micro Piezo ink jet technology, nozzle configuration, and printing speeds.

Print Quality and Resolution Settings

Specifies print quality options, available dots, and maximum resolution (720 dpi x 720 dpi).

Paper Handling and Input

Covers paper feed speed, line spacing, and the printer's input buffer.

Control Codes and Character Tables

Explains control codes (ESC/P Raster) and how to select character tables.

Paper Types and Specifications

Single Sheets and Transparencies

Lists sizes, paper types, thickness, and weight for single sheets and transparencies.

Envelopes and Index Cards

Details specifications for envelopes and index cards, including sizes and paper types.

Paper Handling Notes

Provides notes on paper quality, loading curled/folded paper, and operating conditions.

Printable Area and Ink Cartridge

Printable Area Diagrams

Illustrates printable areas for single sheets and envelopes with margin specifications.

Ink Cartridge Specifications

Details specifications for black and color ink cartridges, including capacity, life, and dimensions.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Interface Specs

Mechanical Details

Covers paper feed method, paper path, sheet feeder capacity, dimensions, and weight.

Electrical and Environmental

Details input voltage, frequency, power consumption, and operating environmental conditions.

Interface Specifications

Describes parallel and serial interface characteristics, including data format and synchronization.

Control Panel and Printer Operations

Control Panel Overview

Identifies buttons and lights on the printer's control panel.

Status Light Indicators

Explains the meaning of various light patterns for printer status and errors.

Running a Printer Check

Provides steps to diagnose printer issues by running a printer check.

Managing Print Jobs in Windows

Using the Spool Manager

Explains how to use the Spool Manager to manage print jobs and queues.

Using the Status Monitor

Describes how to use the Status Monitor to check printer and ink status.

Printer Utilities and Macintosh Management

Utility Menu and Monitor2

Details accessing the Utility menu and using the Monitor2 utility for Macintosh.

Macintosh Print Job Management

Explains managing print jobs and tracking progress on a Macintosh.

Macintosh Status Monitor

Checking Ink Levels on Macintosh

Steps to use the Macintosh Status Monitor to check ink levels and printer problems.

Network Printing Setup

Setting Up the Host System

Instructions for setting up the primary computer for network printing.

Setting Up Remote Systems

Instructions for configuring other computers on the network for printing.

Network Path and Special Media

Setting Network Path in Windows 95

Steps to configure the network path for printers in Windows 95.

Using Special Media Types

Guides for selecting media types and paper sizes for special media.

Letterhead and Legal-size Paper

Notes on loading and printing letterhead and legal-size paper.

Special Paper Printing

EPSON 4x6 Photo Paper Printing

Instructions for loading and printing on EPSON 4x6 Photo Paper.

Glossy Media, Film, and Transparencies

Steps for printing on glossy media, film, and transparencies.

Special Media Loading and Ink Replacement

Envelopes and Ink Jet Cards

Guidance on loading and printing envelopes and ink jet cards.

Iron-On Transfer and Self-Adhesive Sheets

Instructions for printing on iron-on transfer paper and self-adhesive sheets.

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

Provides a caution and indicates when to replace an ink cartridge.

Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedures

Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for removing an empty ink cartridge.

Installing a New Ink Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for installing a new ink cartridge.

Printer Maintenance and Care

Cleaning the Print Heads

Explains when and how to clean the print heads to improve print quality.

Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge

Guides on replacing ink cartridges that are old but not yet empty.

Printer Cleaning and Documentation

Cleaning the Printer Exterior and Interior

Instructions on how to clean the printer's external and internal components.

Information Reference List

Lists engineering change notices, product support bulletins, and technical bulletins.

Related Documentation

Lists available service manuals, parts price lists, and user guides.