Epson Stylus Photo R340 User Manual

Epson Stylus Photo R340
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Printer Parts
Press and hold
for 2 sec. to turn
the printer on or
off
Start printing
Adjust printer
settings and
perform printer
maintenance
Print on CDs or
DVDs
Cancel control
panel settings
or stop printing
and cancel
print job
Go to next menu
or choose menu
selection
Return to
previous menu
or cancel menu
selection
Navigate menu options and
choose menu settings
LCD screen
Control Panel
Printer
CD/DVD tray
Memory
card cover
EXT I/F
USB port
Output tray extension
Paper
support
Output tray
Paper support
extension
Printer cover
Preview monitor
Edge
guide
Press + to zoom in and crop
Press – to view 9 photos at a
time for quicker searching
Choose print
settings such as
layout and quality
settings
Print photos from
memory cards and
external devices
USB port
Control panel

Epson Stylus Photo R340 Specifications

Printing Specifications

printing technology	6-color (CcMmYK) advanced Micro Piezo
maximum resolution	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
minimum ink droplet size	3 picoliters
black text print speed	Up to 15 ppm
color text print speed	Up to 15 ppm
4" x 6" borderless photo print speed	as fast as 57 sec
maximum printable area	8.5" x 44"

Paper Handling

paper sizes supported	8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, B5, A5, A6, half letter, executive, user definable (3.5" to 44" in length)
borderless photo sizes	4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11"
paper capacity	120 sheets

Weight and Dimensions

storage dimensions (W x D x H)	19.6" x 10.4" x 8.6"
printing dimensions (W x D x H)	19.6" x 18.7" x 11.4"
weight	14 lb (with ink cartridges)

Summary

Printer Specifications

Printing Specifications

Covers nozzle configuration, print direction, control codes, and input buffer.

Mechanical Specifications

Details paper capacity, physical dimensions, storage, and weight of the printer.

Ink Cartridge Details and Paper Selection

Paper Type/Media Type Settings

Maps specific Epson paper types to their corresponding driver settings for printing.

Paper Settings and Loading Guidelines

Standalone Paper Type Settings

Loading CDs and DVDs

Standalone Printing Options

Memory Card and External Device Operations

Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

Guides for inserting memory cards into the printer and safely removing them.

Connecting Digital Cameras and Storage

Printing Photos Without a Computer

Viewing and Printing Individual Photos

How to preview, select, and print individual photos from a memory card or device.

Printing a Range or Specific Date Photos

Advanced Printing Features

Choosing Print Settings

Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Checking Ink Levels

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing new ink cartridges.

Print Head Cleaning and Alignment

Cleaning the Print Head

Procedure to unclog nozzles for better print quality, using the control panel.

Aligning the Print Head

Instructions to correct misaligned lines or banding by aligning the print head.