Epson Stylus Photo R2400 User Manual

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Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Specifications

Printing Technology

printing technology	Advanced Micro Piezo pigment ink jet
ink type	Epson UltraChrome K3 pigment inks
minimum ink droplet size	3.5 picoliters

Print Performance

maximum resolution	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
print speed 8 x 10 photo	72 seconds
print speed 11 x 14 photo	1 minute 47 seconds

Interface and Connectivity

usb interface	Hi-Speed USB 2.0
firewire interface	IEEE1394 FireWire
operating systems supported	Windows 2000 and XP, Macintosh OS X 10.2.4 or later

Paper Handling

maximum printable area	13" x 44"
paper sizes supported	4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", letter (8.5" x 11"), 11" x 14", 12" x 12", 13" x 19", B (11" x 17"), A3, A4, Super B (13" x 19"), user definable, plus 4", 8.3" and 13" wide panoramic roll papers
borderless sizes	4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 11" x 14", 12" x 12", 13" x 19", and panoramics

Paper and Media

paper types	Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, Premium Luster Photo Paper, Enhanced Matte Paper, Matte Paper Heavyweight, Watercolor Paper Radiant White, PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper, UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, Premium Bright White Paper, Double-sided Matte Paper, Velvet Fine Art Paper, plain paper
special media support	Roll paper 4", 8.3", and 13" rolls
paper capacity	100 sheets (plain paper), 20 sheets (glossy or matte paper), 10 sheets (matte paper)

Fade Resistance

color prints longevity	over 75 years
black-and-white prints longevity	up to 200 years

Dimensions and Weight

dimensions (L x W x H)	24.2" x 12.6" x 9.1"
weight	26.5 lb

Summary

Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions

Printer Parts

Identifies external components of the printer, including paper supports and covers.

Control Panel

Details the printer's buttons and lights for operation and status indication.

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial guidelines for safe setup and use of the printer to avoid injury or damage.

When setting up your printer

Guidelines for correctly positioning and connecting the printer for safe operation.

When handling the ink cartridges

Precautions and instructions for safely handling and replacing ink cartridges.

Chapter 1 How to Print

Introduction

Overview of the procedures for different kinds of printing covered in the chapter.

Printing Photos

Steps for printing color or black-and-white photos on single sheets of paper.

Printing on Roll Paper

Instructions for using roll paper for banners and continuous documents.

Printing on Thick Paper

Guide to printing documents and images on thick paper types.

Chapter 2 Various Printing Options

Introduction to Various Printing Options

Overview of the printer's diverse printing capabilities and media support.

B&W Photo Printing

Instructions for printing high-quality black-and-white photos.

Borderless Printing

Guide to printing images without margins on all paper edges.

Double-Sided Printing

Instructions for printing on both sides of the paper.

Chapter 3 Printer Software Settings

For Windows

Detailed explanation of printer software settings for Windows OS.

Making settings on the Main menu

Configuration options available on the printer software's Main menu.

Making settings on the Page Layout menu

Configuration options available on the printer software's Page Layout menu.

Making settings on the Maintenance menu

Configuration options available on the printer software's Maintenance menu.

Chapter 4 Using Your Software

Software Information

Overview of included printer software applications like drivers and utilities.

EPSON File Manager

Instructions for using the file management application for organizing images.

EPSON Easy Photo Print

Guide to laying out and printing digital images easily with step-by-step instructions.

EPSON Creativity Suite

Overview of the suite of programs for scanning, managing, and editing images.

Chapter 5 Replacing Ink Cartridges

Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for replacing empty ink cartridges using various methods.

Using the printer's control panel buttons

How to use physical buttons on the printer for ink cartridge replacement.

Checking the Ink Supply

Methods to check the remaining ink levels in the printer cartridges.

Chapter 6 Improving Print Quality

Checking the Printer Status

How to check the printer's operational status and job progress.

Cleaning the Print Head

Procedures to clean print head nozzles for better print quality.

Aligning the Print Head

Steps to align the print head for sharp, clear output.

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Diagnosing the Problem

General approach to identifying and solving printer issues.

Error indicators

Guide to interpreting printer lights for problem diagnosis.

Print Quality Problems

Solutions for common print quality issues like banding or smears.

Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

Troubleshooting steps for paper feeding issues.

Chapter 8 Other Information

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network

Instructions for sharing the printer across a network.

Increasing the Print Speed

Tips and settings to optimize printer speed.

Transporting the Printer

Guidelines for safely packing and moving the printer.

Media Types

Information on different types of Epson special media for printing.

Glossary

Background Printing

Explanation of printing documents while using the computer for other tasks.

Borderless printing

Printing mode allowing edge-to-edge output without margins.

color matching

Process of matching screen colors to printout colors.

Orientation

Settings determining the printout orientation (Portrait or Landscape).