Unpack
Unpack
1 Remove everything from the box.
NOTE: For instructions on using the special media accessories, see your User’s Guide.
2 Remove all the tape and packing material from the printer.
Turn On the Printer
Turn On the Printer
2
2
1 Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: Do not connect the printer to your computer yet. Wait until you are instructed
to connect the printer cable in section 5, “Install Software.”
2 Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
CAUTION: Never use an external switch, such as a wall switch or power strip switch,
to turn the printer on or off.
Printer
User’s Guide
Printer Software
CD-ROM
1
1
Ink cartridges
There are 8 cartridge slots in the printer, but 9 ink cartridges are included. One slot can use
either the Photo Black cartridge or the Matte Black cartridge. Install the Photo Black cartridge
for professional quality glossy printing and for printing on a wide range of media. Install the
Matte Black cartridge for professional quality matte printing. For details, see your
User’s Guide.
1 Open the printer cover.
2 Shake the ink cartridge packages 4 or 5 times before
opening them. (Don’t shake them after they’re unpacked.)
3 Unwrap the ink cartridges.
4 Open the cartridge cover and remove the insert.
5 Lower each cartridge into its holder with the green
circuit board facing the front. The color of the
cartridge label should match the marker above
the cartridge holder.
Then gently push each ink cartridge down until it
clicks into place.
3
3
Epson Stylus Photo R2400
Epson Stylus
®
Photo R2400
Start
Here
Start
Here
Roll paper holders
Don’t touch the green circuit
board or remove any labels
6 Close the cartridge cover. Push it down at the top so it clicks into place.
7 Press the Ink button and close the printer cover.
The Power light flashes as your printer charges ink for about 2
1
/
2
minutes.
CAUTION: Don’t turn off the printer or interrupt charging while the light is
flashing or you’ll waste ink.
Load Paper
Load Paper
4
4
1 Flip open the paper support and pull up the extensions.
2 Press the bottom of the output tray. The tray opens and moves up. Pull out
the extension.
3 Fan a few sheets of paper and load them against the right side of the sheet feeder.
Slide the left edge guide against the paper.
NOTE: For instructions on loading and printing on roll paper, matte paper, and
other special media, see your User’s Guide.
Matte sheet support
Single sheet guide
Turn over
4 x 6
Letter
Install Ink Cartridges
Install Ink Cartridges
FireWire
®
(IEEE
1394) cable
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