Page 1 CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Loading Special Paper and Other Media ..... 15 Loading capacities for EPSON special media ... . . 18 Loading Envelopes.
Page 3 Removing roll paper from the printer using operation panel53 Storing EPSON Roll Paper ........54 Chapter 4 Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter Attaching Automatic Roll Paper Cutter.
Page 4 Using the Printer Utilities ....... . . 168 EPSON Status Monitor 3 ......169 Nozzle Check .
Page 5 Using the Progress Meter ........184 Epson Printing Tips ........185 Error messages .
Page 6 Using the Configuration Settings dialog box ... . 243 Using EPSON Monitor3 ........245 Accessing EPSON Monitor3 .
Page 7 Uninstalling the printer driver ......295 Uninstalling EPSON Print CD ......297 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem .
Page 8 Error indicators ........300 EPSON Status Monitor ....... 302 Running a printer operation check .
Page 9 Chapter 16 Options and Consumable Products Options ..........330 Interface cables .
Page 10: Printer Parts And Functions
Printer Parts and Functions Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include a CD-ROM containing printer software that runs your printer and the items shown in the illustration. Printer Paper support Power cord CD-R print position check disk Ink cartridges 8 cm CD support Front sheet feeder CD-R tray...
Page 11: Printer Parts And Control Panel Functions
In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer. The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location. Remove all protective materials packed with your printer before setting up and plugging in the printer.
Page 12 Paper stopper (lower): Helps load the C6 envelopes correctly. Edge guides: Help load the paper straight. Adjust the left edge guide to fit the width of your paper. Printer cover: Covers the printing mechanism. Open only when installing or replacing ink cartridges. Sheet feeder: Holds the blank paper and automatically feeds the paper during printing.
Page 13 CD-R. Adjust the lever to the position when you load or remove some kinds of paper. Plain paper EPSON special media Paper whose thickness is 0.08 mm to 0.3 mm Envelope Paper whose thickness is 0.4 mm to 1.6 mm CD-R tray Paper whose thickness is 1.7 mm to 2.5 mm...
Page 14: Buttons
Roll paper feeder: Holds the roll paper and automatically feeds it after holding the roll paper with your hand for three seconds. Roll paper edge guides: Helps load the roll paper straight. Adjust the edge guide to fit the width of your paper. Roll paper holder: Attaches to the printer and holds the roll paper.
Page 15: Lights
Moves the print head to the ink check position when and empty ink cartridge is detected. Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position. Returns the print head to its home position after ink cartridge replacement. Performs print head cleaning if held down for three seconds when the ink out light is off.
Page 16 On when the printer is out of paper or when a double feed Error is detected. Load paper into the sheet paper out feeder, then press the paper button to resume printing. Flashing when the paper is jammed. Take all of the paper out of the feeder, then reload the paper.
Page 17: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When setting up your printer Observe the following when setting up the printer: Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
Page 18: When Choosing A Place For The Printer
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Page 19: When Using The Printer
Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, and vibrations. Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. When using the printer Observe the following when using the printer: Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer’s cabinet.
Page 20: When Handling The Ink Cartridges
When handling the ink cartridges Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. Do not shake the used ink cartridge once you remove it from the package;...
Page 21: When Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter
Each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing. The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information, such as the amount of ink remaining, so that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
Page 22: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
® NERGY Compliance ® As an NERGY Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. ® The International NERGY Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal...
Page 23: Chapter 1 Paper Handling
Chapter 1 Paper Handling Loading Plain Paper Follow the steps below to load plain paper in the printer. 1. Lower the output tray. Next, slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper.
Page 24: Loading Special Paper And Other Media
However, coated paper results in higher quality printouts because these media absorb smaller amounts of ink. EPSON provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in EPSON ink jet printers. EPSON recommends using media distributed by EPSON to ensure high-quality results. See “Media types”...
Page 25 Load the media printable side up in the sheet feeder. See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable side. Some types of media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the illustration.
Page 26 Set the adjust lever to the ^ position if ink smears occur when printing on thick media. To set the adjust lever, open the printer cover and position the lever as shown in the illustration. Note: To avoid gaps, always return the adjust lever to the m position before printing on media of standard thickness.
Page 27: Loading Capacities For Epson Special Media
Loading capacities for EPSON special media Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for EPSON special media. Media Type Loading Capacity PhotoQuality Ink Jet Paper Up to 100 sheets. Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Up to 30 index cards.
Page 28 Open the printer cover and set the adjust lever to the ^ position. Note: Return the adjust lever to the standard m position after printing envelopes. To avoid gaps, always return the adjust lever to the ^ position before printing on other media. When the adjust lever is in the ^ position, make sure that the High Speed check box in the printer driver’s Advanced dialog box is cleared.
Page 29 Load envelopes short edge first with the flap side left, as shown in the illustration. Available envelopes sizes are: No.10, DL, C6, 132 mm × 220 mm Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Flatten the envelope flaps before loading. Avoid using envelopes that are too thin as they may curl during printing.
Page 30 Select the appropriate envelope size from the available Paper Size settings and select Landscape as the Orientation setting from the Paper menu. Select MicroWeave from the Advanced dialog box if envelopes are not specified as the Paper Size setting in your application when envelopes are printed.
Page 31: Loading Matte Board
Loading Matte Board When printing on the matte board whose thickness is between 0.4 to 2.5 mm, please note the following: Caution: Follow the instructions below to load the matte board. If you load it in a wrong way, you may damage the printer. Since the roll paper holder covers the matte board feeder, remove the roll paper holder before loading the matte board.
Page 32 3. Open the printer cover, then set the adjust lever to the position. The m paper light flashes quickly. 4. Set the front sheet feeder to the printer. Note: Attach the front sheet feeder firmly to the right position of the printer.
Page 33 5. Slide the left edge guide to the position wider than the width of the matte board. 6. Insert the matte board with the printable side up. Touch the matte board to the right side of the front sheet feeder and insert it vertically.
Page 34: Paper Handling
A: roller B: The matte board should be set so that the 5 to 10 cm portion may hide in the roller bottom from the end. Paper Handling...
Page 35 Note: Flatten the paper before loading. Do not load the paper whose corner is folded. Use the white paper only. 7. To load the matte board whose thickness is 0.4 mm to 1.6 mm, return the adjust lever to the ^ position. To load the matte board whose thickness is 1.7 mm to 2.5 mm, return the adjust lever to the position.
Page 36 Note: The m paper light starts flashing if the adjust lever is set inappropriately. Set the adjust lever to the right position and press the m paper button. Paper Handling...
Page 37: Chapter 2 Double-Sided Printing
Chapter 2 Double-Sided Printing Using Double-Sided Printing The EPSON Stylus Photo 950 supports double-sided printing. There are two types of double-sided printing available. Standard double-sided printing allows you to print the odd-numbered pages first. Once these pages are printed, they can then be reloaded to print the even-numbered pages onto the opposite side of the paper.
Page 38 Windows users will select the Double-Sided Printing check box from the Layout menu of the printer driver. To access your printer driver, see “Accessing the printer software” on page 131. Macintosh users will select the Double-Sided Printing check box from the Page Setup dialog box. For information on making settings in this dialog box, see “Printer Software Introduction”...
Page 39 Once the Double-Sided Printing check box is selected, the following settings are possible. Margins Click this button to open the Margins dialog box. This setting allows you to specify the edge where the binding will be placed. You can choose between Left, Top, and Right. You can also specify the width of the binding margin by entering a value in the Binding Margin text box.
Page 40 Select this check box to make single-fold booklets. For more details on this feature, refer to “Making Settings on the Layout Menu” on page 154 for Windows, or “Making settings in the Page Setup dialog box” on page 206 for Macintosh. Once you have made your settings, click OK to save them.
Page 41: Chapter 3 Using Roll Paper
If it is cut on a diagonal or not cleanly, the paper may not feed smoothly or the print may extend off the edge of the paper. EPSON recommends using media distributed by EPSON to ensure high-quality results. Using Roll Paper...
Page 42: Loading The Roll Paper
Loading the roll paper Follow the directions below to mount the roll paper holder and load the roll paper. 1. Load roll paper in the roll paper holder. Note: Remove the transparent sheet after setting the roll paper into the holders.
Page 43 3. Remove the paper support and lower the output tray. Then turn on the printer. 4. Make sure that the adjust lever is set to the m position. Using Roll Paper...
Page 44 5. Insert the roll paper holder adapter into the slot at the rear of the printer, then attach the roll paper holder to the adapter. 6. Pull out approximately 40 cm of the roll paper and load it into the roll paper feeder as far as it will go, flush with the right roll paper edge guide from the printer back.
Page 45 Caution: Do not load the roll paper into the sheet feeder for regular paper. 7. To load the paper correctly, you must hold the paper in place with your hand for three seconds. The paper will feed into the printer automatically. Using Roll Paper...
Page 46 Note: If the roll paper is not feeding easily, flatten it. To flatten the roll paper, place it printable-side up between the pages of the instruction booklet packaged with the roll paper to protect it. Then, roll the booklet in the opposite direction to the paper’s curl. 8.
Page 47: Printing On Roll Paper
9. Turn the roll paper knob and roll up the roll paper. Press the roll paper button to clear the error, then feed the paper again following from step 6. The roll paper is now loaded. Next, set up the printer software and try printing.
Page 48: Printing Area And Margins
Do not select A4 or 100 × 150 mm sheet paper for the Paper Size setting when roll paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. Doing so causes unnecessary paper to be fed after each print job. If you have already started printing, press the Cancel button.
Page 49 Note: You must press the z roll paper button, or the printer will not operate even if you send a new print job. Do not press the z roll paper button more than necessary. Doing so can damage the prinout. To print data with no margins between separate files, as shown below, do not press the roll paper button between...
Page 50: For Windows Users
For Windows users Note: When printing on roll paper, you cannot use the Reverse Order or Rotate by 180° features. You also cannot select Maximum or Centered as the Printable Area setting, or use the functions on the Layout menu. Do not select PhotoEnhance in the printer software, as this may cause your printout to have gaps.
Page 51 3. Click the Paper tab, select Roll Paper for Paper Source, and select the appropriate page size. When you select a predefined paper size, if the data exceeds the selected size, it is printed as individual pages on the roll paper.
Page 52 Note: Do not select Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source setting in the printer software when roll paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. Doing so causes unnecessary paper to be fed after each print job. If you have already started printing, cancel the print job from the printer software referring to “Cancelling Printing”...
Page 53 Double Cut If you have selected Single Cut and are unhappy with the gap of the cutting position, select Double Cut. In this mode, the space between images is extended and the paper is cut twice inside this space. By cutting twice, an 18 mm slip of paper is left.
Page 54: For Macintosh Users
Cut Sheet Mode Select this mode when you want to print multi-page data as individual pages, rather than as continuous data. When this check box is selected, the Print page frame check box is enabled. Save roll paper Select this check box when you want to save roll paper.
Page 55 After the roll paper is loaded in the printer, make sure that the Stylus Photo 950 is selected in the Chooser before proceeding. Follow the steps below to configure your printer software for printing.
Page 56 3. Select Roll Paper for Paper Source and make the appropriate Paper Size setting. You can select either a predefined paper size or create a custom paper size. Note: Do not select Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source setting in the printer software when roll paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
Page 57 4. If the cutter is attached, select the types of cutting from Auto Cut list box. The Auto Cut settings are as follows: Not Cut No cutting with the cutter is done. Single Cut The paper is cut at the boundary between images (the boundary between pages).
Page 58 If Auto Cut is not available even when Roll Paper is selected as the Paper Source, the Auto Cutter Attached setting has not been made in the printer driver. Refer to the “Printer driver settings with Automatic Roll Paper Cutter” on page 175 and make the setting.
Page 59 Save roll paper Select this check box when you want to save roll paper. When this check box is selected, the blank portion of the last page of your document is not fed through the printer. This feature is only available when Not Cut and Banner Mode are selected, and not available when cutting with the cutter.
Page 60: Removing Roll Paper From The Printer
Note: Click the Preview icon button to change the Print button to a Preview button. Click the Preview button to see a preview of the printout. Removing Roll Paper from the Printer Follow the directions below to remove the paper from the printer. 1.
Page 61 Note: EPSON recommends that you use a triangle or other tool to ensure that the end of the roll is cut perpendicularly. A diagonal cut may cause paper feed problems. 3. Set the adjust lever to the position. 4. Turn the roll paper knob and roll up the roll paper. Gently remove the paper.
Page 62: Removing Roll Paper From The Printer Using Operation Panel53
5. Set the adjust lever to the m position. Removing roll paper from the printer using operation panel 1. Once you have cut the paper, hold down the roll paper button for about 3 seconds. The paper feeds in reverse to a position where it can be easily removed from the sheet feeder at the back of the printer.
Page 63: Storing Epson Roll Paper
Storing EPSON Roll Paper Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. EPSON recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag. Keep them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. Using Roll Paper...
Page 64: Chapter 4 Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter
Chapter 4 Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter Attaching Automatic Roll Paper Cutter If you use the cutter packed with EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 950, you can automatically cut the picture images printed continuously on the roll paper. Attach the cutter as follows.
Page 65: Printer Driver Settings With Automatic Roll Paper Cutter
1. Lower the output tray. 2. Pressing down the output tray, insert the cutter exactly to the proper position. If you attach the cutter, make the following settings in the printer driver before using it. If you do not make these settings, the Auto Cut mode is not available.
Page 66 Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes to open the Printers and Faxes folder. 2. For Windows Me, 98 and 95 users, select EPSON Stylus Photo 950 icon then click Properties on the File menu. For Windows XP and 2000 users, select EPSON Stylus Photo 950 icon then click Printing Preferences on the File menu.
Page 67: Cutting Position Adjustment With Automatic Roll Paper Cutter
4. Select the Auto Cutter Attached check box. 5. Click OK to exit this menu. Note: After you attach the cutter, make sure to adjust the cutting position to improve its precision. In addition, if you use different Paper Type/Paper Width roll paper, it is recommended that you use the Auto Cut mode after adjusting the cutting position.
Page 68 2. Click the Utility icon button. The Utility dialog box opens. 3. Click Printer Information. The Printer and Option Information dialog box opens. Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter...
Page 69: Cutting Position Adjustment With Automatic Roll Paper Cutter
4. Select the Auto Cutter Attached check box. 5. Click OK to exit this menu. Note: After you attach the cutter, make sure to adjust the cutting position to improve its precision. In addition, if you set the different Paper Type/Paper Width roll paper, it is recommended that you use the Auto Cut mode after adjusting the cutting position.
Page 70 Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes to open the Printers and Faxes folder. 2. For Windows Me, 98 and 95 users, select EPSON Stylus Photo 950 icon then click Properties on the File menu. For Windows XP and 2000 users, select EPSON Stylus Photo 950 icon then click Printing Preferences on the File menu.
Page 71 3. Click Utility tab, then click Printer and Option Information. The Printer and Option Information dialog box opens. 4. After making sure that Auto Cutter Attached check box is selected, click the Auto Cutter Adjustment button. The Auto Cutter Adjustment dialog box opens. Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter...
Page 72 Note: If the Auto Cut Adjustment button is not available, make sure that the Auto Cutter Attached check box is selected. If it is not selected, the Auto Cutter Adjustment button is not available. In addition, you cannot use the cutter. 5.
Page 73 7. Select the number of the most precisely printed color boundary from the list box. Click Finish to enable the adjustment. For Macintosh 1. Click Print on the File menu of your application. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Click the Utility icon button.
Page 74 3. Click Printer Information. The Printer and Option Information dialog box opens. 4. After making sure that the Auto Cutter Attached check box is selected, click the Auto Cutter Adjustment button. The Auto Cutter Adjustment dialog box opens. Note: If the Auto Cutter Adjustment button is not available, make sure that the Auto Cutter Attached check box is selected.
Page 75 5. After making sure that the roll paper is set, click the Print button. The cutting position adjustment pattern is printed and cut off. 6. By using the cut roll paper, check the most precisely printed number among the color boundaries. Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter...
Page 76: Attaching The Photo Catcher
7. Select the number of the most precisely printed color boundary form the list box. Click Finish to enable the adjustment. Attaching the Photo Catcher To receive the paper cut off by the cutter, attach the photo catcher. Follow the steps below. Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter...
Page 77 Caution: When using the photo catcher, move the printer to the edge of the desk or table so that the cloth of the photo catcher hangs as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to let the printer fall from the desk or table when moving it.
Page 78 Insert the stick shaped projection with d mark side up to the hole of the output tray. 2. Fix the shaft part of the photo catcher by putting it into the groove of the arm. 3. Put the cloth inside of the arm and make it like a bag, then remove any slack by pulling the edges of the cloth to left and right.
Page 79: Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter
Caution: The following specifies the size and amount of the roll paper the photo catcher can hold. Length range from 55 mm to 178 mm: 40 sheets Length range from 178 mm to 297 mm: 1 sheet In addition, remove the photo catcher in case the length exceeds 297 mm.
Page 80 Note: For details on accessing the software, refer to the application’s user manual. In many applications, you can select Print directly from the File menu, then access the printer software by clicking the Properties button. 3. Click the Paper tab, select Roll Paper for Paper Source, and select the appropriate page size.
Page 81 4. Select the types of cutting from the Auto Cut list box. The Auto Cut settings are as follows: Not Cut No cutting with the cutter is done. Single Cut The paper is cut at the boundary between images (the boundary between pages). However, the cutting position may shift slightly.
Page 82 Note: Use the cutter after you attach it and adjust the cutting position. Refer to the “Cutting position adjustment with Automatic Roll Paper Cutter” on page 176 for more details about the cutting position adjustment. Auto Cut is selectable after the cutter is attached and Roll Paper is selected as the Paper Source setting.
Page 83 Save roll paper Select this check box when you want to save roll paper. When this check box is selected, the blank portion of the last page of your document is not fed through the printer. This feature is only available when Not Cut and Banner Mode are selected, and not available when cutting with the cutter.
Page 84: For Macintosh Users
After the roll paper is loaded in the printer, make sure that the Stylus Photo 950 is selected in the Chooser before proceeding. Follow the steps below to configure your printer software for printing.
Page 85 1. Open the file that you want to print in the appropriate application. 2. Open the printer software. Note: In most applications, you can do this by selecting Page Setup (or Print Setup) on the File menu. 3. Select Roll Paper for Paper Source and make the appropriate Paper Size setting.
Page 86 Note: Do not select Sheet Feeder as the Paper Source setting in the printer software when roll paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. Doing so causes unnecessary paper to be fed after each print job. If you have already started printing, cancel the print job from the printer software referring to “Cancelling Printing”...
Page 87 Note: Use the cutter after you attach it and adjust the cutting position. Refer to the “Cutting position adjustment with Automatic Roll Paper Cutter” on page 176 for more details about the cutting position adjustment. Auto Cut is selectable after the cutter is attached and Roll Paper is selected as the Paper Source setting.
Page 88 Cut Sheet Mode Select this mode when you want to print multi-page data as individual pages, rather than as continuous data. When this check box is selected, the Print page frame check box is enabled. Save roll paper Select this check box when you want to save roll paper.
Page 89 7. Make the appropriate Media Type setting, then click the Print button to print your document. Note: Click the Preview icon button to change the Print button to a Preview button. Click the Preview button to see a preview of the printout.
Page 90: Removing The Photo Catcher
When Not Cut is selected in the Auto Cut list box, the paper is cut with white borders at the edge of the print images. After your printouts are cut, the printer loads the roll paper back to the print position and the next job in the print queue (if any) is printed.
Page 91: Removing The Automatic Roll Paper Cutter
2. Remove the arm from the output tray. Removing the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter Remove the cutter as the following steps. Caution: Be sure to turn the printer off for safety reasons when removing the cutter from the printer. Holding down the buttons on both ends of the cutter, pull the cutter toward you and remove it.
Page 92 Note: You can carry out normal printing with the cutter attached. If you print on A4 size paper, remove the photo catcher and lower the output tray. If you print on envelopes or on a CD-R, remove the cutter. Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter...
Page 93: Chapter 5 Printing On Cd-R
If the printed surface is sticky even after it has dried, the color saturation level may be too high. It is recommended that you lower the level in the color saturation setting of EPSON Print Moisture on the printable surface may cause smearing.
Page 94: Available Size Of Cd-R
12 cm CD-R 8 cm CD-R Available size of CD-R EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 950 allows for printing on two sizes of CD-R: 12 cm and 8 cm. Use only a CD-R labelled as suitable for printing, for example “Printable on the label surface” or “Printable with ink jet printers”.
Page 95: Installing Epson Print Cd
CD-R before inserting it into the CD-R tray. Installing EPSON Print CD EPSON Print CD allows you to print easily onto a CD-R. EPSON Print CD is installed after installing the printer driver. If it has been installed, Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 and NT 4.0 users can see...
Page 96: Print Position Adjustment
2. Double click the EPSON icon. 3. Select Install Software, and click 4. Click Advanced and select only EPSON Print CD, then click Install. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Print position adjustment If the print position is misaligned after printing, adjust it as follows.
Page 97 Note: If the EPSON Print CD icon does not appear on the desktop, click Start button, point to Programs (for Windows Me, 2000, NT 4.0, 98 and 95) or All Programs (for Windows XP) and point to EPSON Print CD, then click EPSON Print CD.
Page 98 7. Click the Main tab, then select CD-R from the Media Type list box. Printing on CD-R...
Page 99 8. Click the Paper tab, then select Manual Feed Slot from the Paper source list box, A4 from the Paper size list box and Portrait in Orientation. 9. Click OK on the Print Setup dialog box. 10. Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box opens. Printing on CD-R...
Page 100 11. Select Print Position Confirmation Pattern in Print Confirmation Pattern and click OK. Caution: Do not switch the adjust lever position during printing. It may cause hardware damage. After the CD-R is printed, switch the adjust lever according to the thickness of paper loaded. For plain paper which is less thick, switch to m.
Page 101 Measure the distance from the circumference of CD-R tray’s center circle to the horizontal line of the check pattern. 3. Save the measured value to the EPSON Print CD 1. Select Adjust Print Position from the File menu. The Adjust Print Position dialog box opens.
Page 102 2. Select the Enter Values check box, then input the measured value to Height (Top) and Width (Right) and click OK. Note: If you re-install the EPSON Print CD, adjust the settings again. If you readjust settings after the position gap is found, print the position check pattern after clicking the Reset button.
Page 103 2. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon, then the EPSON Print CD folder then the EPSON Print CD icon. 3. Click Change CD Inner/Outer Diameter on the File menu. The Change CD Inner/Outer Diameter dialog box opens. 4. Select 12 cm CD-R and click OK.
Page 104 8. Select Print from File menu. Print dialog box opens. 9. Slect CD-R from the Media Type list box and Print Position Check Pattern in Test Print Pattern and click Print. 10. Click OK. Caution: Do not switch the adjust lever position during printing. It may cause hardware damage.
Page 105 Measure the distance from the circumference of CD-R tray’s center circle to the horizontal line of the check pattern. 3. Save the measured value to the EPSON Print CD 1. Select Fine-tune Print Position from the File menu. The Fine-tune Print Position dialog box opens.
Page 106: Color Settings
2. Select the Value Entry check box, then input the measured value to Top Space and Right Space and click OK. Note: If you re-install the EPSON Print CD, adjust the settings again. If you readjust settings after the position gap is found, print the position check pattern after clicking the Reset button.
Page 107 If you want to lower the saturation level, adjust it by Brightness in EPSON Print CD or Contrast in the printer driver. If the color saturation of the printout is low, set the Print Color Correction to Darker (for Windows) or Color Correction to Strong (for Macintosh).
Page 108: Cleaning The Printer
Print the saturation check pattern using the following steps. 1. Set the CD-R to check the saturation. 2. Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box opens. 3. Select Print Density Confirmation in Print Confirmation Pattern (for Windows) or Print Density check Pattern in Test Print Pattern (for Macintosh) and click Print.
Page 109: Setting Cd-R
4. Press the m paper button again. The paper is ejected. 5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 above several times. Setting CD-R Insert the CD-R into the printer as follows. The following describes how to set the 12 cm CD-R as an example. Caution: Make sure to check the notes for CD-R printing before inserting the CD-R.
Page 110 Warning: Make sure to insert the CD-R tray while the power is on. If the power is off, automatic print position adjustment may not be done after inserting the CD-R tray. 2. Push back the tray extension. 3. Open the printer cover, then set the adjust lever to the position.
Page 111 Note: Attach the front sheet feeder firmly to the right position of the printer. 5. Place the CD-R on the CD-R tray with the label surface up. Note: Place one CD-R at a time. 12 cm CD-R 8 cm CD-R Fix the 8 cm CD-R support provided with the printer to the outside of CD-R.
Page 112 Caution: Before placing the CD-R, make sure that no foreign particles or substances are on the CD-R tray. These substances may damage the CD-R’s writing side. Make sure to use the CD-R tray provided with this printer. If you use another CD-R tray, there may be a gap in the print position and printing may not be done properly.
Page 113 7. With the CD-R loaded printable side up, insert the CD-R tray straight and horizontally along the right edge of the front sheet feeder. Apply light pressure with the hand to prevent the tray slipping from the front sheet feeder and insert the tray until the half circle shaped hollow back of the front sheet feeder and the hollow of the CD-R tray join.
Page 114 Let the hollow of the front sheet feeder and hollow of the CD-R tray join. 8. Slide the left edge guide against the edge of the CD-R tray. Printing on CD-R...
Page 115 9. Set the adjust lever to the position. m paper light is turned off. Caution: Make sure to switch the adjust lever to the position. If you print in the m position or the ^ position, it may cause damage to the hardware. In addition, if the lever is set to the position, the printer will not start printing.
Page 116: Preparing Data
Note: If the EPSON Print CD icon does not appear on the desktop, click Start button, point to Programs (for Windows Me, 2000, NT 4.0, 98 and 95) or All Programs (for Windows XP) and point to EPSON Print CD, then click EPSON Print CD.
Page 117: Selecting Cd-R Size For Printing
Selecting CD-R size for printing For Windows users 1. Select Inner/Outer Diameter Settings from the File menu. The Inner/Outer Diameter Settings dialog box opens. 2. Select 8 cm CD-R or 12 cm CD-R and click OK. For Macintosh users 1. Select Change CD Inner/Outer Diameter from the File menu.
Page 118: Making Background Image For Label
OK. The background image that you selected is displayed on the entire label. Note: The above example uses an image that is included in the EPSON Print CD. When using images taken with digital cameras and saved on your computer, do not click Edit Background tab, but click File to select the folder that contains the images you want to use.
Page 119 To change background images, click button. The Background Option screen opens. Then click Select Image button on the screen. For Macintosh users 1. Click button on the Tool palette and Adjust Background screen opens. 2. Click Select Background. A window opens that lets you select a background image.
Page 120 Note: The above example uses an image that is included in the EPSON Print CD. When using images taken with digital cameras and saved on your computer, select the folder that contains the images you want to use.
Page 121: Editing Characters
Editing characters For Windows 1. Click the button at the left end of edit toolbar. The Text Settings dialog box opens. 2. Click Text tab, type characters in the Text textbox and click OK. The characters typed are displayed on the label. Note: To change the character style, click Text Settings, Text Color, Shadow, and Distortion tabs that are shown above the Text...
Page 122 3. Drag the characters that are displayed on the label and move them to the position you want to print. 4. If you want to type more characters, repeat steps 1-3. For Macintosh 1. Click button on the Tool palette. The Text Settings dialog box opens.
Page 123 2. Click Text Settings tab and type characters in the textbox. The characters typed in the textbox are displayed on the label. Note: You can change character font, size and style in the Text Settings dialog box. To correct the characters once typed, click on the characters. In the Text Settings dialog box, you can correct characters you have already typed.
Page 124: Printing Curved Characters
3. Drag the characters that are displayed on the label and move them to the position you want to print. 4. If you want to type more characters, repeat step 1-3. Printing curved characters For Windows users 1. Click button at the left end of edit toolbar. Printing on CD-R...
Page 125 2. Click the characters that are typed and displayed on the label. Handles are displayed on the corner and the center of the character block. 3. Drag the red handle displayed in the center of the character block upward or downward. The character block curves to the dragged direction.
Page 126 Note: When the characters are unevenly aligned either to the right or to the left, click button in the character toolbar, so that they are pasted evenly. If you cannot see the handles clearly, remove the background image before proceeding to this step. For Macintosh users 1.
Page 127: Saving The Label Data
3. Drag the red handle displayed in the center of the character block upward or downward. The character block curves to the dragged direction. Note: If you cannot see the handles clearly, remove the background image before proceeding to this step. Saving the label data For Windows users 1.
Page 128: Accessing Epson Print Cd Help
2. To save the label data, locate a folder and specify a file name and click Save button. Accessing EPSON Print CD help For details on EPSON Print CD, you can also view the EPSON Print CD help. How to start EPSON Print CD help is described in this section. Printing on CD-R...
Page 129: Printing On Cd-R
CD-Rs using the EPSON Print CD. For Windows users 1. Select Printer Settings from the File menu. Print Setup dialog box opens. 2. Select EPSON Stylus Photo 950 from the Name list box and click Properties. Printing on CD-R...
Page 130 3. Click the Main tab, and select CD-R from the Media Type list box. Printing on CD-R...
Page 131 4. Click the Paper tab, then select Manual Feed Slot from the Paper source list box, A4 from the Paper size list box and Portrait in Orientation. 5. Click OK to return to Print Setup dialog box. 6. Click OK. 7.
Page 132 8. Select None in Print Confirmation Pattern and click OK. Caution: Do not change the adjust lever position while printing. Doing so may damage the printer hardware. After CD-R is printed, switch the adjust lever according to the thickness of paper loaded. For plain paper, which is less thick, switch to m.
Page 133 2. Select Manual Feed from the Paper source list box, A4 from the Paper size list box and Portrait in Orientation. 3. Click OK to close Page Setup dialog box. 4. Select Print from File menu. Print dialog box opens. 5.
Page 134: Print Cancellation In Windows
Then the print job progress is printed out and the print job ceases. Note: Progress Meter does not appear if EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed. When you are printing with roll paper, cut the roll paper and remove it from the printer after following the above step.
Page 135: Cancel Print Job While Printing
Cancel print job while printing In the step described above, your printer does not stop printing until all the print data processed to the computer is printed out. In case print data error occurs for some reason and you want to quit printing immediately, follow the step below.
Page 136 Settings, then click Printers to open the Printer folder. For Windows XP users, click Start, then click Control Panel, then click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes to open the Printers and Faxes folder. 3. Double-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 950 icon. Printing on CD-R...
Page 137: Print Cancellation In Macintosh
Use EPSON Monitor3 displayed on the screen to stop printing when Background Printing is On. 1. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar. The EPSON Monitor3 dialog box opens. 2. Click the icon of the document you want to delete, then...
Page 138 When the print cancellation dialog box appears, follow the instruction on the screen, then printing stops normally. Note: When you are printing with roll paper, cut the roll paper and remove from the printer after following the above step. Refer to “Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter”...
Page 139: Chapter 6 Printing With Windows
Layout Reduce/Enlarge, Double-sided Printing, Multi-Page, Watermark Utility EPSON Status Monitor 3, Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, Print Head Alignment, Printer and Option Information, Speed & Progress If you encounter any problems when using the printer software, refer to the Problem Solver HTML manual for help by clicking Technical Support on the Main menu of the printer software.
Page 140: Getting More Information
Getting more information For information on using the printer software, see “Making Settings on the Main Menu” on page 132, “Making Settings on the Paper Menu” on page 148, or “Making Settings on the Layout Menu” on page 154. For information on using the printer utilities, see “Using the Printer Utilities”...
Page 141: Making Settings On The Main Menu
2. In the dialog box that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties. (Depending on your application, you may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The printer software opens. From the Start menu Follow the steps below to access the printer software. 1.
Page 142: Making The Media Type Setting
Making the Media Type setting The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first. On the Main menu, select the Media Type setting that matches the media that is loaded in the printer. To find out what media type you are using, find your media in the list below, and refer to the corresponding media type under which it is grouped (shown in larger type).
Page 143 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (5 × 8”) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (8 × 10”) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets (A4) S041106...
Page 144 S041134 EPSON Photo Paper (100 × 150 mm) S041255 EPSON Photo Paper (200 × 300 mm) S041254 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4)
Page 145: Making The Ink Setting
CD-R Note: The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact EPSON customer services. See “Regional Customer Services” on page 351 for details. Making the Ink setting The Ink setting allows you to print in color or black-and-white.
Page 146: Making The Mode Setting
Making the Mode setting The Mode settings on the Main menu give you three levels of control over the printer software, as explained below. Automatic This mode provides the quickest and easiest way to start printing. See “Using the Automatic mode” on page 138 for details.
Page 147 Using the Automatic mode When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting on the Main menu, the printer software takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, see “Making the Ink setting” on page 136. To make the Media Type setting, see “Making the Media Type setting”...
Page 148 Using the PhotoEnhance mode The PhotoEnhance mode provides a variety of image-correction settings that you can apply to your photos before printing. PhotoEnhance does not affect your original data. Note: This mode is only available when printing 8-, 16-, 24-, or 32-bit color data.
Page 149 Soft Focus This setting makes your photos look as if they were taken with a soft-focus lens. Sepia This setting applies a sepia tone to your photos. Selecting PhotoEnhance also enables the Digital Camera Correction check box. Select this check box when you are printing photos taken with a digital camera to give your printed images the smooth, natural appearance of photographs taken with a film camera.
Page 150 By default, you can choose from the following: Ready-made setting Description Economy This setting is best for printing drafts of text. This method automatically adjusts printout colors to match the colors on your screen. ICM stands for Image Color Matching. sRGB This method is best for color matching with other sRGB devices.
Page 151 Making Advanced settings The settings in the Advanced dialog box give you complete control over your printing environment. Use these settings to experiment with new printing ideas or to fine-tune a range of print settings to meet your individual needs. Once you are satisfied with your new settings, you can give them a name and add them to the Custom Settings list on the Main menu.
Page 152 4. Specify a Print Quality setting. 5. Make other settings as necessary. For details, see online help. Note: The PhotoEnhance feature only affects images, not text or graphs. For example, if Monochrome is selected from the Tone list (enabled when PhotoEnhance is selected), only the images in a document will be printed in monochrome.
Page 153 Save. Your Advanced settings will be added to the Custom Settings list. Note: You cannot apply the names of EPSON ready-made settings or color-matching methods to your custom settings. You cannot delete the ready-made settings or color-matching methods from the Custom Settings list.
Page 154: Previewing Your Printout
Using your saved settings To use your saved settings, select Custom as the Mode setting on the Main menu, then select your settings in the Custom Settings list. If you change the Media Type or Ink settings while one of your customized settings is selected in the Custom Settings list, the selection shown in the list returns to Custom Settings.
Page 155 When you send a print job to the printer, the EPSON Print Preview window opens, allowing you to make changes before printing. The EPSON Print Preview toolbar contains several icon buttons which you can use to perform the following functions.
Page 156 Reset Click this button to return all watermark Watermark settings to what they were when the EPSON Print Preview dialog box was first opened. If no settings have been changed, this feature is not available. Previous Page Click this button to display the page previous to the one currently being previewed.
Page 157: Making Settings On The Paper Menu
View the individual pages that comprise a poster. The Poster window opens automatically when you send a print job while Poster is selected as the Multi-Page option on the Layout menu. From this window, you can view the individual pages which make up a poster.
Page 158 When you select Sheet Feeder and Manual Feed Slot as the Paper Source setting, the printer software will appear as shown below. Printing with Windows...
Page 159 When you select Roll Paper as the Paper Source setting, the printer software will appear as shown here. You can make the following settings on the Paper menu: Paper Source Select the paper source that you want to use from the selections below.
Page 160 No Margins Check this box when you want to print with no margins. Sheet Feeder: Select this to leave no margins on all four sides of the paper. This option is available only when printing with paper that is in the Paper size list. Roll Paper: Select this to leave no margins on all four sides of the roll paper.
Page 161 Auto Cut If the cutter is attached, you can select the types of cutting. Not Cut: No cutting with the cutter is done. Single Cut: The paper is cut at the boundary between images (the boundary between pages). However, the cutting position may shift slightly.
Page 162 Printable Area Use this option in the Printable Area Box to adjust the total area available for printing when Sheet Feeder and Manual Feed Slot is selected as the Paper Source setting. Standard and Maximum are only available when Sheet Feeder is selected. This feature is not available when No Margins or Roll Paper is selected.
Page 163: Making Settings On The Layout Menu
Roll Paper The Roll Paper Option settings are only available when Option Roll Paper is selected as the Paper Source setting. These features are not available when Sheet Feeder or Manual Feed Slot is selected. The available settings are described below. Banner Mode: Select this mode when you want to print multi-page data as continuous data on the roll paper, rather than...
Page 164: Making Reduce/Enlarge Settings
Making Reduce/Enlarge settings Use the Reduce/Enlarge options on the Layout menu to adjust the printed size of your document. You can select from the following settings. Fit to Page Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of your document to make it fit the paper size selected in the Output Paper Size list.
Page 165: Making Double-Sided Printing Setting
Making Double-sided Printing Setting The EPSON Stylus Photo 950 supports double-sided printing. There are two types of double-sided printing available. Standard double-sided printing allows you to print the odd-numbered pages first. Once these pages are printed, they can be reloaded to print the even-numbered pages onto the opposite side of the paper.
Page 166 1. Select the Double-Sided Printing check box from the Layout menu of your printer driver. For information on accessing the Layout menu, see “Accessing the printer software” on page 131. 2. Click the Margins button. The following dialog box will appear.
Page 167 3. Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose between Left, Top, and Right. 4. Specify the width of the binding margin using the Binding Margin text box. You can specify any width from 3 mm to 30 Note: The actual binding margin may vary from the specified settings depending on your application.
Page 168 In the event of a paper jam, refer to “Paper Does Not Feed Correctly” on page 313. 8. Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the even-numbered pages. Folded Booklet double-sided printing You can also make single-fold booklets using the double-sided printing feature.
Page 169 Single-fold booklet Binding Edge A booklet can be created by printing pages 1 and 4 on the first sheet of paper, pages 5 and 8 on the second sheet of paper, and pages 9 and 12 on the third sheet of paper. After these sheets are reloaded into the sheet feeder, you can then print pages 2 and 3 on the back of the first sheet of paper, pages 6 and 7 on the back of the second sheet of paper, and pages 10 and 11 on the back of...
Page 170 Note: When Portrait is selected as the Orientation setting on the Main menu of your printer driver, Left or Right binding positions are available. The Top binding position is supported when Landscape is selected as the Orientation setting. 4. Specify the width of the binding margin using the Binding Margin text box.
Page 171: Making Multi-Page Settings
6. Make sure that paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and send the print job from your application. 7. Instructions for printing the inside pages will be displayed while the outside pages are output. Follow the on-screen instructions for reloading the paper, or refer to the illustration in the previous section titled “Standard double-sided printing”...
Page 172 Making N-up settings Select N-up as the Multi-Page setting on the Layout menu to print two or four pages of your document on one sheet of paper. When N-up is selected, you can make the following settings: 2 Pages Prints two or four pages of your document on a 4 Pages single piece of paper.
Page 173 Making Poster settings A single document page can be enlarged to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of paper. Select Poster as the Multi-Page setting to print a poster-size image. Click the Settings button to adjust the way your poster will print. The Poster Settings dialog box opens.
Page 174: Making Watermark Settings
Trim Lines Prints border lines on the images to guide you when trimming the pages. If you only want to print a few of the panels without printing the entire poster, click the panels that you do not wish to print, then click OK to close the Poster Settings dialog box.
Page 175 You can also add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the Watermark list. To add a watermark, click the Add/Del button. The following dialog box appears. Refer to the appropriate section below to finish creating a custom watermark. Creating an image-based watermark Follow the steps below to create an image-based watermark.
Page 176 Creating a text-based watermark Follow the steps below to create a text-based watermark. 1. Select Text. 2. Type your text in the Text box. The text that you enter will also be used as the watermark name. 3. If you want to change the watermark name, type a new name in the Name box, then click Save.
Page 177: Using The Printer Utilities
4. When you are finished making settings, click OK. Using the Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and to perform some printer maintenance from your computer. To use the utilities, click the Utility tab in the printer software, then click the button for the utility that you want to use.
Page 178: Epson Status Monitor 3
Refer to the appropriate section below. EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides you with printer status information, such as the amount of ink remaining, and checks for printer errors. This utility is only available when both of the following conditions...
Page 179: Nozzle Check
Nozzle Check The Nozzle Check utility checks the print head nozzles for clogging. Check the nozzles if you notice print quality has declined and after cleaning to confirm that the print head nozzles have been cleared. If the nozzle check indicates the print head needs cleaning, you can access the Head Cleaning utility directly from the Nozzle Check utility.
Page 180 The following images are examples of the first test patterns that will be output by the printer. From each pattern on the printed test sheet, choose the vertical line that is aligned best. For each pattern, select the corresponding line number from the appropriate drop-down list box in the Print Head Alignment dialog box, then click Next to put the new settings into effect.
Page 181 Note: If you cannot find a line which is aligned correctly, select the number of the line which is the closest to being correct and click Realignment. The lines you selected will be reset to the center (number 8) position and the alignment test sheet will be printed again.
Page 182 The following images are examples of the second test patterns that will be output by the printer. From each pattern on the printed test sheet, choose the least grainy one. For each pattern, select the corresponding pattern number from the appropriate drop-down list box in the Print Head Alignment box, then click Finish to put the new settings into effect.
Page 183 Note: If you cannot find a smooth pattern, select the number for the pattern that is the least grainy and click Realignment. The gap adjustment sheet will be printed again. If you can select a smooth pattern and do not need to print the test pattern again, clear check boxes #1 ~ #3 on the right.
Page 184: Printer And Option Information
Printer and option information This utility allows the printer driver to confirm printer configuration information. It also provides specific information regarding certain characteristics of the printer, such as the Printer Printer driver settings with Automatic Roll Paper Cutter If you attach the cutter, make the following settings in the printer driver before using it.
Page 185 1. Select the Auto Cutter Attached check box. Note: After you attach the cutter, make sure to adjust the cutting position to improve its precision. In addition, if you use different Paper Type/Paper Width roll paper, it is recommended that you use the Auto Cut mode after adjusting the cutting position.
Page 186 1. After making sure that the Auto Cutter Attached check box is selected, click the Auto Cutter Adjustment button. The Auto Cutter Adjustment dialog box opens. Note: If the Auto Cut Adjustment button is not available, make sure that the Auto Cutter Attached check box is selected. If it is not selected, the Auto Cutter Adjustment button is not available.
Page 187 3. By using the cut roll paper, check the most precisely printed number among the color boundaries. 4. Select the number of the most precisely printed color boundary from the list box. Click Finish to enable the adjustment. Printer information acquisition Depending on the configuration of your system, the information displayed in the Printer and Option Information dialog box may be updated automatically, or may need to be entered manually.
Page 188: Speed & Progress
1. Click the Settings Sheet button in the Printer and Option Information dialog box to print out information about your printer and options. A4 or Letter size paper must be loaded in your printer to use this utility. You will see a printout similar to the one below.
Page 189 To display the Progress Meter every time you print, select Show Progress Meter. EPSON Printer Port (for Windows Me, 98 and 95 only) For printer models that use the parallel port, you can speed up the data transfer rate by selecting EPSON Printer Port.
Page 190 When spooling RAW datatype, print progress as displayed by the Progress Meter may differ from actual print progress. Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3. Printing with Windows...
Page 191: Getting Information Through Online Help
Shortcut Icon type to have a shortcut icon placed in your Windows taskbar. You can click the shortcut icon in the taskbar to open EPSON Status Monitor 3, or right-click the icon to access some of the printer utilities. Allow...
Page 192: Accessing Help From The Windows Start Menu
Accessing help from the Windows Start menu Click the Start button, point to Programs (for Windows Me, 2000, NT 4.0, 98 and 95) or All Programs (for Windows XP) and EPSON (for Windows Me, 98 and 95) or EPSON Printers (for Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0), then click EPSON Stylus Photo 950 Help.
Page 193: Chapter 7 Checking Printer Status And Managing Print Jobs For Windows
Chapter 7 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows Using the Progress Meter When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter opens, as shown in the illustration below. The Progress Meter indicates the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information when bidirectional communication between the printer and computer is established.
Page 194: Epson Printing Tips
Problem Solver HTML manual. When the ink runs low or out, a How to button appears below the text box. Click How To and EPSON Status Monitor 3 will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure. Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows...
Page 195: Using Epson Spool Manager
Note: EPSON Spool Manager is not available for Windows XP, 2000 or Windows NT. After you send a print job, an EPSON Stylus Photo 950 button appears on the taskbar. Click this button to open the EPSON Spool Manager. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays detailed information on the printer status.
Page 196: Accessing Epson Status Monitor 3
Note: Before using EPSON Status Monitor 3, be sure to read its README file. To open this file, click Start, point to Programs and then to EPSON or EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Stylus Photo 950 Readme. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3...
Page 197 Ink Levels: EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides a graphic display of the amount of ink remaining, and an estimate of the number of pages that can be printed before ink runs out.
Page 198: Chapter 8 Using The Printer Software For Macintosh
Printing, Reduce or Enlarge, Printable Area Layout Fit to Page, Watermark, Multi-Page, Print Order Utility EPSON Status Monitor, Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, Print Head Alignment, Printer Information, Configuration (dialog box) These dialog boxes can be accessed as described below. Dialog Box...
Page 199: Making Settings In The Print Dialog Box
If you encounter any problems when using the printer software, refer to the EPSON Technical Support Web Site. To access the Web site from the printer software CD-ROM, insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and double-click the EPSON icon, then select...
Page 200: Making The Media Type Setting
Making the Media Type setting The Media Type setting determines what other settings are available, so you should always make this setting first. In the Print dialog box, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper that is loaded in the printer. To find out what media type you are using, find your media in the list below, and refer to the corresponding media type under which it is grouped (shown in larger type).
Page 201 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (5 × 8”) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (8 × 10”) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets (A4) S041106...
Page 202 S041134 EPSON Photo Paper (100 × 150 mm) S041255 EPSON Photo Paper (200 × 300 mm) S041254 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4)
Page 203: Making The Ink Setting
CD-R Note: The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact EPSON customer services. See “Regional Customer Services” on page 351 for details. Making the Ink setting The Ink setting allows you to print in color or black-and-white.
Page 204: Making The Mode Setting
Making the Mode setting The Mode settings in the Print dialog box give you three levels of control over the printer software, as explained below: Automatic This mode provides the quickest and easiest way to start printing. See “Using the Automatic mode” on page 196 for details.
Page 205 Using the Automatic mode When Automatic is selected as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box, the printer software takes care of all detailed settings based on the current Media Type and Ink settings. To make the Ink setting, see “Making the Ink setting” on page 194. To make the Media Type setting, see “Making the Media Type setting”...
Page 206 Note: This mode is only available when printing 32-bit color data. Printing with PhotoEnhance selected may increase the time required for printing, depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained in your image. You can select from the following settings. Standard This setting provides standard image correction for most photos.
Page 207 Using the Custom mode Selecting Custom as the Mode option enables the Custom Settings list, from which you can choose a ready-made setting designed for printing text and graphs. Or, you can select ColorSync, a color-matching method. You can also create and save your own custom settings.
Page 208 1. Select Custom as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box. This enables the Custom Settings list, located to the right of the Custom radio button. 2. From the Custom Settings list, select the most appropriate setting for the type of document or image that you want to print.
Page 209 1. Select Custom as the Mode setting in the Print dialog box and then click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box opens. 2. Select a Media Type setting that is appropriate for the media loaded in the printer. For details, see “Making the Media Type setting”...
Page 210 Custom Settings list. You can save up to 10 different custom settings. Note: You cannot apply the names of EPSON ready-made settings or color-matching methods to your custom settings. You cannot delete the ready-made settings or color-matching methods from the Custom Settings list.
Page 211: Setting The Print Time
If you change the Media Type or Ink settings while one of your customized settings is selected in the Custom Settings list, the selection shown in the list returns to Custom Settings. The customized setting that was previously selected is not affected by the change.
Page 212: Previewing Your Printout
5. In the Print dialog box, make sure that your print settings are as you want them, then click Print. Note: You can check or change the priority of print jobs using the EPSON Monitor3 utility. See “Using EPSON Monitor3” on page 245 for details.
Page 213 3. Click the Preview button. The Preview dialog box opens and displays a preview of your document. The Preview dialog box contains several icon buttons that you can use to perform the following functions. Edit Click this button to select, move, and Watermark resize watermarks.
Page 214: Saving Spool Data As A File
Add page Click these buttons to add or remove selected pages from the list of pages to be printed. Remove page 4. If you are satisfied with the previewed image, click Print. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the image, click Cancel.
Page 215: Making Settings In The Page Setup Dialog Box
Save As text box and click Save. 5. When you want to print the document, double-click the file to open EPSON Monitor3, make sure that the correct document is selected, then click the Resume button to send the data to the printer.
Page 216 Choose Page Setup from the File menu of your application. The Page Setup dialog box will appear. You can make the following settings in the Page Setup dialog box: Paper Size Select the paper size that you want to use. If you want to define a custom paper size, see “Defining a custom paper size”...
Page 217 No Margins Check this box when you want to print with no margins. Sheet Feeder: Select this to leave no margins on all four sides of the paper. This option is available only when printing with paper that is in the Paper size list. Roll Paper: Select this to leave no margins on all four sides of the roll paper.
Page 218 Auto Cut If the cutter is attached, you can select the types of cutting. Not Cut: No cutting with the cutter is done. Single Cut: The paper is cut at the boundary between images (the boundary between pages). However, the cutting position may shift slightly.
Page 219 Printable Area Use this option in the Printable Area Box to adjust the total area available for printing when Sheet Feeder and Manual Feed Slot is selected as the Paper Source setting. Standard and Maximum are only available when Automatic Sheet Feeder is selected. This feature is not available when No Margins or Roll Paper is selected.
Page 220: Defining A Custom Paper Size
Roll Paper Option The Roll Paper Option settings are only available when Roll Paper is selected as the Paper Source setting. These features are not available when Automatic Sheet Feeder or Manual Feed is selected. The settings are as described below. Banner Mode: Select this mode when you want to print multi-page data as continuous data on the roll paper, rather...
Page 221 Creating a new paper size If the appropriate paper size is not included in the Paper Size list in the Page Setup dialog box, follow the steps below to define a new custom paper size. 1. In the Page Setup dialog box, click Customize . The following dialog box appears.
Page 222 4. Specify the measurement unit as either inch or cm. 5. Enter the width and the height of your paper by typing the text in the appropriate box. 6. Specify the margins by typing in the Margin input boxes or by manipulating the preview image.
Page 223: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper
Printing on both sides of the paper The EPSON Stylus Photo 950 supports double-sided printing. There are two types of double-sided printing available. Standard double-sided printing allows you to print the odd-numbered pages first. Once these pages are printed, they can then be reloaded to print the even-numbered pages onto the opposite side of the paper.
Page 224 1. Select the Double-Sided Printing check box in the Page Setup dialog box. For information on accessing the Page Setup dialog box, see “Making settings in the Page Setup dialog box” on page 206. 2. Click the Margins button. The following dialog box will appear.
Page 225 5. Click OK to return to the Page Setup dialog box, then click OK to save your settings. 6. Load paper in the sheet feeder, then send the print job from your application. Instructions for generating the even-numbered pages will be displayed while the odd-numbered pages are output.
Page 226 8. Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the even-numbered pages. Folded Booklet double-sided printing You can also make single-fold booklets using the double-sided printing feature. To create a single-fold booklet, the pages that appear on the outside (after the booklet is folded) are printed first. The pages that will appear inside the booklet can then be printed after the paper is reloaded into the printer as shown in the illustration below.
Page 227 A booklet can be created by printing pages 1 and 4 on the first sheet of paper, pages 5 and 8 on the second sheet of paper, and pages 9 and 12 on the third sheet of paper. After these sheets are reloaded into the sheet feeder, you can then print pages 2 and 3 on the back of the first sheet of paper, pages 6 and 7 on the back of the second sheet of paper, and pages 10 and 11 on the back of...
Page 228 Portrait Landscape Folding Edge Margin 5. Click OK to return to the Page Setup dialog box, then click OK to save your settings. 6. Make sure that paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and send the print job from your application. 7.
Page 229: Making Settings In The Layout Dialog Box
Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface prior to reloading the stack into the printer. Follow the instructions provided when reloading the printouts. Paper jams or improperly placed binding margins may occur if the printouts are not reloaded correctly. In the event of a paper jam, refer to “Paper Does Not Feed Correctly”...
Page 230: Making The Fit To Page Setting
The Layout dialog box allows you to automatically match the document size to the paper size, print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper, print poster-size images by enlarging one page to cover several sheets, place watermarks on documents, or specify the printing order for your print job.
Page 231 Select the watermark that you want to print from the Name list, then specify its position, size, color, and intensity. You can change the position and size of the watermark by dragging it with your mouse in the preview window at the left. You can also add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the Name list.
Page 232 2. To use an image file as a watermark, click the Add PICT button. Specify the desired image file, then click Open. To create a text-based watermark, click the Add Text button. Type the text in the Text box, select a font and a text style, then click OK.
Page 233: Making Multi-Page Settings
3. The image file name or the watermark text appears in the Mark Name list in the Watermark dialog box. To change the name of an image watermark, click it in the list, then type a new name. When a text watermark is selected in the Name list, you can edit the text or change the font and text style by clicking the Edit Text button.
Page 234 Making N-up settings Select N-up as the Multi-Page setting in the Layout dialog box to print two or four pages of your document on one sheet of paper. When N-up is selected, you can make the following settings: 2 Pages Prints two or four pages of your document on a 4 Pages single piece of paper.
Page 235 Making Poster settings A single document page can be enlarged to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of paper. Select Poster as the Multi-Page setting to print a poster-size image. You can make the following settings. 1 page covers xx sheets Specifies how many printed sheets of paper the enlarged document page is to cover.
Page 236: Making Print Order Settings
Using the Printer Utilities EPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and to perform printer maintenance from your computer. To use the utilities, click the...
Page 237: Epson Statusmonitor
You can also use this utility to check how much ink is remaining before printing. To use the StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. For details, see “Using EPSON StatusMonitor” on page 242. Nozzle Check The Nozzle Check utility checks the print head nozzles for clogging.
Page 238: Head Cleaning
Head Cleaning The Head Cleaning utility cleans the print head. You may need to clean the print head if you notice print quality has declined. Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. For details, see “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 285.
Page 239 The following images are examples of the first test patterns that will be output by the printer. From each pattern on the printed test sheet, choose the vertical line that is aligned best. For each pattern, select the corresponding line number from the appropriate drop-down list box in the Print Head Alignment dialog box, then click Finish to put the new settings into effect.
Page 240 The following are examples of the second test patterns that will be output by the printer. From each pattern on the printed test sheet, choose the least grainy one. For each pattern, select the corresponding pattern number from the appropriate drop-down list box in the Print Head Alignment box, then click Finish to put the new settings into effect.
Page 241: Printer And Option Information
Note: If you cannot find a smooth pattern, select the number for the pattern that is the least grainy and click Realignment. The gap adjustment sheet will be printed again. If you can select a smooth pattern and do not need to print the test pattern again, clear check boxes #1 ~ #3 on the right.
Page 242 1. Select Auto Cutter Attached check box. Note: After you attach the cutter, make sure to adjust the cutting position to improve its precision. In addition, if you use different Paper Type/Paper Width roll paper, it is recommended that you use the Auto Cut mode after adjusting the cutting position.
Page 243 1. After making sure that the Auto Cutter Attached check box is selected, click the Auto Cutter Adjustment button. The Auto Cutter Adjustment dialog box opens. Note: If the Auto Cutter Adjustment button is not available, make sure that the Auto Cutter Attached check box is selected. If it is not selected, the Auto Cutter Adjustment button is not available.
Page 244: Configuration
3. By using the cut roll paper, check the most precisely printed number among the color boundaries. 4. Select the number of the most precisely printed color boundary form the list box. Click Finish to enable the adjustment. 5. Click OK to close Auto Cutter Adjustment dialog box. Configuration Click this button to open the Configuration dialog box, where you can change the method by which the StatusMonitor utility notifies...
Page 245: Using Desktop Printing
Using Desktop Printing With the Desktop Printing function, you can print easily by dragging and dropping the file on a desktop printer icon or by selecting a file on the desktop and choosing Print. To setup the Desktop Printing function, follow the instructions below.
Page 246: Printing With The Desktop Printing Function
5. Click Install. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. Printing with the Desktop Printing function To print with the Desktop Printing function, use one of the following methods: Drag and drop the file you want to print on the printer icon that appears on the desktop.
Page 247: Managing Print Jobs Using The Desktop Printer Window
Setting a print time from the Print dialog box Previewing your printout Saving spool data EPSON Monitor 3 If an error occurs, click Cancel to stop printing, or clear the error and then click Continue to resume printing. Because you cannot start the Ink Cartridge Replacement Utility during printing, the How to button does not appear when ink is out.
Page 248 Use the buttons below to hold, resume, set the print time, and delete print jobs. Select the print job that you want to manage, then click the appropriate button. Hold Pauses printing and keeps the current print job at the top of the print queue Resume Resumes printing Print time...
Page 249: Using The Printing Menu
Note: Make sure that the computer and printer are turned on at the date and time you specify. 3. Click OK. Using the Printing menu You can stop printing, resume printing and set the default printer from this menu. Follow the instructions below: 1.
Page 250 To access online help, choose Print or Page Setup from the File menu of your application. Then, click the Help icon button. Using the Printer Software for Macintosh...
Page 251: Chapter 9 Checking Printer Status And Managing Print Jobs For Macintosh
Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh Using EPSON StatusMonitor EPSON StatusMonitor monitors the printer. If it detects a printer error, it will inform you with an error message. When the ink runs low or out, a How to button appears. Click How to and EPSON StatusMonitor will lead you step-by-step through the ink cartridge replacement procedure.
Page 252: Using The Configuration Settings Dialog Box
2. Click the StatusMonitor icon button or click the Utility icon button and then the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. The StatusMonitor dialog box opens. Using the Configuration Settings dialog box To change the way that the StatusMonitor utility monitors your printer, or to change the way that your printer handles print jobs, follow the steps below.
Page 253 3. Click the Configuration button. The Configuration Settings dialog box appears. In the Configuration Settings dialog box, you can make the following settings: Error notification Choose the method by which EPSON StatusMonitor will notify you in case of an error. Warning Choose the method by which EPSON StatusMonitor will notify you if a warning message becomes necessary.
Page 254: Using Epson Monitor3
Using EPSON Monitor3 After you send a print job to the printer, you can use the EPSON Monitor3 utility to check, cancel, or change the priority of print jobs that are queued for printing. This utility also shows the status of the job currently being printed.
Page 255: Managing Print Jobs Using Epson Monitor3
Note: You can also open EPSON Monitor3 by double-clicking the EPSON Monitor3 icon in the Extensions folder. Managing print jobs using EPSON Monitor3 Using EPSON Monitor3, you can manage print jobs as described below: Use the buttons below to hold, resume, and delete print jobs.
Page 256: Changing The Priority Of Print Jobs
Click the Show details arrow to open an extension at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box similar to the one below. The extension displays detailed information on the selected document’s printer software settings. Changing the priority of print jobs To change the priority of print jobs in a print queue, follow the steps in this section.
Page 257 2. Click the Show details arrow to open an extension at the bottom of the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box, similar to the one below. 3. From the Priority list, select Urgent, Normal, Hold, or Print Time. Note: If you select Print Time, a dialog box opens where you can specify the date and time that the document will print.
Page 258: Chapter 10 Setting Up Your Printer On A Network
Chapter 10 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network For Windows Me, 98, and 95 Users This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on a network can use it. First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which the printer is connected.
Page 259 4. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) check box and click OK. 5. In the Network dialog box, click OK. 6. In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon. Note: If a dialog box requesting the insertion of the Windows Me, 98 or 95 CD-ROM appears, insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 260: Accessing The Printer Through A Network
8. Select Shared As, then type the printer information as required and click OK. Accessing the printer through a network To use your printer from other computers on a network, you must first add the printer to each computer that will access it. Follow the steps below.
Page 261 3. Click Next. 4. Select Network printer, then click Next. 5. On the next screen, click Browse. 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then, click the icon for the appropriate printer. 7. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network...
Page 262: For Windows Xp, 2000 And Nt 4.0 Users
Note: To monitor the status of a shared printer, you must install EPSON Status Monitor 3 on each computer that will access the printer. See “Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 253 for instructions. Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3...
Page 263: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer
To install software programs in Windows XP, it is necessary to log on with a Computer Administrator account. You cannot install software programs if you log on as a Limited account user. After you install Windows XP, the user account is set as a Computer Administrator account.
Page 264: Accessing The Printer Through A Network
Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens in the printer name. If you want Windows XP, 2000 or NT 4.0 to automatically download printer drivers to computers that are running different versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and select the environment and the operating systems for the other computers.
Page 265 Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared printer” on page 254. 1.
Page 266 To monitor the status of a shared printer, you must install EPSON Status Monitor 3 on each computer that will access the printer. See “Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 257 for instructions.
Page 267: For Macintosh Users
1. Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE in the CD-ROM. 2. Select Install Software, and click 3. Click Advanced and select only EPSON Status Monitor 3, then click Install. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. For Macintosh Users This section tells you how to set up the printer so that you can use it on an AppleTalk network.
Page 268 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu and click the icon for your printer. Then, select the port to which the printer is connected. 3. Click the Setup button. The Printer Sharing Setup dialog box opens. 4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as necessary.
Page 269: Accessing The Printer Through A Network
Accessing the printer through a network To access your printer from other computers on a network, follow the steps in this section for each computer that will access the printer. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Install the printer software from the printer software CD-ROM.
Page 270 If the following dialog box appears, enter the password for the printer, then click OK. 4. Select the appropriate Background Printing radio button to turn background printing on or off. 5. Close the Chooser. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network...
Page 271: Chapter 11 Increasing The Print Speed
Chapter 11 Increasing the Print Speed General tips Just as printing at a high resolution requires more processing time than printing at a low resolution, printing in color takes longer than printing in black-and-white because the volume of data in a color document is much greater.
Page 272 The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Menu or dialog box Printer Black Color Advanced software dialog box, settings Main menu (Windows), Print dialog (Macintosh) Flip Horizontal* Advanced dialog box Collate* Paper menu (Windows), Reverse Order* Layout...
Page 273: Using The Speed & Progress Dialog Box (Windows Only)
Using the Speed & Progress dialog box (Windows only) Windows users can make certain print speed settings in the Speed & Progress dialog box. Click the Speed & Progress button on your printer software’s Utility menu. The following dialog box appears.
Page 274: Epson Printer Port
ECP mode and DMA transfer. To determine whether you need to enable DMA transfer, compare the message below the EPSON Printer Port check box to this table, and take the recommended action. Message...
Page 275 Message Action (No message) Your system's parallel port setting does not allow DMA transfer. However, if you change the parallel port setting to ECP or Enhanced using your computer's BIOS Setup program, you may be able to use DMA transfer. Consult your computer manual or computer manufacturer for instructions.
Page 276 4. Click the Resources tab, then clear the Use automatic settings check box. Write down the Input/Output Range settings shown in the resource settings box. 5. Select a basic configuration setting from the Setting based on list that uses the same Input/Output Range settings as those you wrote down in Step 4, and make sure that the Direct Memory Access channel and Interrupt Request numbers are allocated and displayed.
Page 277: Using Port Configuration (Windows Nt 4.0 Only)
Using Port Configuration (Windows NT 4.0 only) Note: Port settings are complicated and should only be made by an experienced user with administrative privileges. If your computer has a parallel port that supports ECP mode, you can make certain print speed settings in the Port Configuration dialog box.
Page 278 Note: If your printer is connected to LPT1, only the LPT1 tab is available. The available settings are as follows: Resource settings (IRQ and DMA) If you have connected your printer to LPT2 or LPT3, making IRQ and DMA settings here may speed up printing. Click Change setting and input the same configuration numbers for IRQ and DMA which you have made with your expansion board.
Page 279: Chapter 12 Printing With Print Image Matching
How is PRINT Image Matching used? The PRINT Image Matching function can be utilized if this EPSON printer is used to print images from input devices, such as digital cameras, loaded with the PRINT Image Matching function. Print commands are attached to image data for printing if photos are taken with an input device loaded with the PRINT Image Matching function.
Page 280: Chapter 13 Replacing Ink Cartridges
Chapter 13 Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips. The IC chips accurately monitor the amount of ink used by each cartridge. Even if a cartridge is removed and later reinserted, ink reserves can be measured and fully utilized.
Page 281 Caution: EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
Page 282: Using The Printer's Control Panel
Using the printer's control panel The printer’s indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge. This table describes the status of the lights on your printer and the required actions they may indicate.
Page 283 Note: Do not press the H ink button for more than three seconds. The print head cleaning command will be initiated if the H ink button is pressed for more than three seconds. Caution: Do not move or force the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer.
Page 284 4. Press the H ink button again. If multiple ink cartridges are empty, the print head will move to indicate each of the empty ink cartridges as described in step 3. Otherwise, the print head will automatically move to the ink cartridge replacement position.
Page 285 7. Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag. Place the ink cartridge vertically into the cartridge holder. Then, push the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. Do not apply excessive force to the cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
Page 286 Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks that are on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. Do not remove the green IC chip from the side of the cartridge.
Page 287 may cause the print head to dry out and render it unable to function properly. 8. When you are finished replacing the cartridge, close the cartridge cover. 9. Close the printer cover, then press the H ink button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
Page 288: Using The Status Monitor
EPSON Status Monitor window. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge. For more information on using EPSON Status Monitor, see “Using EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 186 for Windows, or “Using EPSON StatusMonitor” on page 242 for Macintosh. Replacing an Ink Cartridge Using the printer’s control panel...
Page 289 1. Make sure that the printer is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. 2. Press the H ink button. The print head will move to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light will begin to flash.
Page 290 Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. Do not remove the green IC chip from the side of the cartridge.
Page 291 the print head may dry out rendering it unable to print. 6. When you are finished replacing the cartridges, close the cartridge and the printer cover. 7. Press the H ink button. The print head will move and the ink delivery system will begin to charge.
Page 292: Chapter 14 Maintenance
Chapter 14 Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. You can check the print head nozzles from your computer using the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons.
Page 293: Using The Control Panel Buttons
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. For Macintosh users Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility. 1. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box and click the Utility icon button, then click the Nozzle Check button in the Utility dialog box.
Page 294: Cleaning The Print Head
4. Release the P power button first. When the nozzle check starts, release the paper button. The printer prints a nozzle check pattern. Below are sample printouts. Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK).
Page 295: Using The Head Cleaning Utility
You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons. Note: Print head cleaning consumes some ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines;...
Page 296 3. Click the Utility tab and click the Head Cleaning button. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. The P power light flashes while the printer performs the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.
Page 297 If print quality hasn’t improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the printer off and leave it alone overnight. Then do the nozzle check again, and repeat the head cleaning if necessary. If the print quality still has not improved, some of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.
Page 298: Using The Control Panel Buttons
4. When the P power light stops flashing, click the Confirmation button in the Head Cleaning dialog box to print a nozzle check pattern and to reset the cleaning cycle. Use the check pattern to confirm that the head is clean. Refer to page 148 to see a sample of the nozzle check pattern.
Page 299 Note: If the H ink out light is flashing or on, do not clean the print head. Cleaning the print head will start the ink cartridge replacement process. If you do not intend to replace an ink cartridge, press the H ink button again to return the print head to its home position.
Page 300: Aligning The Print Head
If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer. Note: To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at least once every month. Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software.
Page 301: For Macintosh Users
For Macintosh users Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility. 1. Make sure that A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 2. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box and click the Utility icon button, then click the Print Head Alignment button.
Page 302: Transporting The Printer
Caution: Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants.
Page 303: Updating And Uninstalling Software
3. Remove the paper from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support. 4. Open the printer cover again. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown below, then close the printer cover. 5. Push in the output tray. 6.
Page 304: Updating To Windows Me Or 98
Updating to Windows Me or 98 If you have upgraded your computer’s operating system from Windows 95 to Windows Me or 98, you must uninstall your printer software and then install it again. See “Uninstalling the printer driver” on page 295 for instructions. Updating the printer software in Windows XP, Me, 2000 or NT 4.0 When you update the printer software in Windows XP, Me, 2000...
Page 305 EPSON Printer Software from the list. Then, click the Add/Remove button. For Windows XP and 2000, click Change/Remove. 4. Select the EPSON Stylus Photo 950 icon and click OK. 5. Select OK. Note: If you are using the USB port to connect the printer in Windows Me or 98, you need to uninstall an additional USB component.
Page 306: Uninstalling Epson Print Cd
EPSON Print CD from the list. Then, click the Add/Remove button. For Windows XP and 2000, click Change/Remove. 3. Select Remove, then click OK. For Macintosh Drag the EPSON Print CD folder with all files in it from the hard disk into the trash. Maintenance...
Page 307: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by online problem solving, the printer’s control panel, the EPSON Status Monitor utility, or by running a printer operation check. Refer to the appropriate section below.
Page 308 Click Start, point to Programs (For Windows Me, 2000, NT 4.0, 98 and 95 users) or All Programs (For Windows XP users) and then to EPSON, then click ESP950 Problem Solver. From Status Monitor 3 Click Technical Support in the Status Monitor 3 dialog box.
Page 309: Error Indicators
Obtain a replacement black empty. (T0331), cyan (T0332), magenta (T0333), yellow (T0334), light cyan (T0335), light magenta (T0336) ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is nearly empty, check the ink level using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh). Troubleshooting...
Page 310: Troubleshooting
Different ink color The color of the installed Remove the ink cartridge and ink cartridge is different install the same color ink cartridge from the previous one. as the previous one. Ink out The ink cartridge is Replace the black (T0331), cyan empty or not installed.
Page 311: Epson Status Monitor
If a problem occurs while printing, an error message appears in the Progress Meter window. When the ink is out, click the How To button in the EPSON Status Monitor or Progress Meter window and EPSON Status Monitor will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure.
Page 312 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Disconnect the cable from the printer’s interface connector. If you use the parallel interface, unlock the wire clips on both sides of the interface connector and remove the ground connector, if necessary.
Page 313 4. Hold down the paper button and press the P power button to turn on the printer. Then, release only the P power button. When the printer starts the operation check, release the paper button. The printer prints an operation check page which includes the version of your printer’s ROM, the ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern.
Page 314: Print Quality Problems
If the check page does not print satisfactorily, there is a problem with the printer. For example, if bands appear in the check pattern as shown below, this could mean a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern prints in color.
Page 315: Vertical Misalignment Or Banding
Check the ink out light. If the light is flashing, replace the appropriate ink cartridge. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 271. Make sure that Maximum is not selected as the Printable Area setting in your printer software. When this setting is selected, banding may occur in the expanded area.
Page 316: Incorrect Or Missing Colors
Make sure the MicroWeave check box is selected when available in the Advanced dialog box. For Windows users, see “Making Advanced settings” on page 142 for details. For Macintosh users, see “Making Advanced settings” on page 199. Incorrect or missing colors Try one or more of these solutions: Change the Color setting in your printer software to Color.
Page 317 Use only paper recommended by EPSON. Make sure that the printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted. Make sure that your paper is not damaged, dirty, or too old.
Page 318: Print Quality Does Not Improve After Head Cleaning
Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Load and eject dry paper several times. If the problem persists, ink may have leaked inside the printer, so wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. Wipe here Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. Print quality does not improve after head cleaning If the quality of your printouts remains poor even after repeatedly...
Page 319: Incorrect Or Garbled Characters
Turn off the printer and computer. Make sure that the printer’s interface cable is securely plugged in. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try uninstalling the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs and then to EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall.
Page 320: Inverted Image
Check the margin settings in your application. Make sure that the margins are within the printable area of the page. See “Paper” on page 336 for specifications. Check the settings on the Paper menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh). Make sure the settings are appropriate for the paper size you are using.
Page 321: Printout Has Smears On The Bottom Edge
Printout has smears on the bottom edge If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly toward the opposite side. Set the adjust lever to the ^ position and clear the High Speed check box in the Advanced dialog box of the printer driver.
Page 322: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly
The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed the limit specified for that media. See “Loading capacities for EPSON special media” on page 18 for details. The paper is not loaded above the arrow on the edge guide.
Page 323: Multiple Pages Feed
Paper is not jammed inside the printer. If it is, remove the jammed paper. The ink cartridges are not empty. Replace cartridges as necessary. See “Print quality does not improve after head cleaning” on page 309. After trying the solutions above, load the paper again. Make sure that you follow any special loading instructions that came with your paper.
Page 324: The Paper Jams
The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed the limit specified for that media. See “Loading capacities for EPSON special media” on page 18 for details. The left edge guide is adjusted to fit your paper. Make sure that the printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions.
Page 325: Ing Feature
If the paper does not completely eject, press the paper button, then open the printer cover and remove the paper. Also, check the Paper Size setting in your application or printer software. If the paper is wrinkled when it comes out, it may be damp or too thin.
Page 326: Printer Does Not Print
The edge guide is set properly along the side of the CD-R tray. The CD-R tray is inserted firmly until the hollow of the CD-R tray and the hollow of the front sheet feeder join. The adjust lever was switched from the position to the position after inserting the CD-R tray.
Page 327: Lights Came On And Then Went Out
Turn off the printer and make sure that the power cord is securely plugged in. Make sure that your outlet works and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer. Lights came on and then went out The printer’s voltage may not match the outlet rating. Turn off the printer and unplug it immediately.
Page 328: Paper Out Light Is Flashing Or On
Spool Manager. For instructions, see “Using EPSON Spool Manager” on page 326. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, try uninstalling the EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs and then to EPSON Printers, then click EPSON Printer Port Uninstall.
Page 329: Error Light Is On And Power Light Is Flashing
Error light is on and power light is flashing Follow the steps below. 1. Press the paper button, then remove any paper from the printer. 2. Turn the printer off. Check for and remove any foreign objects or pieces of paper from inside the printer. Also, make sure that there is sufficient space around the vent on the back of the printer to allow proper ventilation.
Page 330: Windows Operating Systems
For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port. If you must use multiple USB hubs, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first-tier hub. Windows operating systems Your computer must be a Windows XP, Me, 98, or 2000 pre-installed model, or a Windows 98 pre-installed model that was upgraded to Windows XP or Me.
Page 331 Select the icon for your printer, then click Properties on the File menu. 2. Click the Details tab. Troubleshooting...
Page 332 If EPUSBx: (EPSON Stylus Photo 950) is displayed in the Print to the following port list box, then the USB printer device driver and printer software is installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next step.
Page 333 If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices. If USB Printer, EPSON Stylus Photo 950 appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5.
Page 334: Cancelling Printing
To cancel printing, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below. For Windows Me, 98, and 95 users It is possible to cancel printing using either the Progress Meter or EPSON Spool Manager. Refer to the appropriate section below. Troubleshooting...
Page 335 (with printers on a network this may be called a print queue). When a print job reaches the top of the line, the EPSON Spool Manager sends the job to the printer. From the Spool Manager, you can cancel print jobs. You can also...
Page 336: For Windows Xp, 2000 And Nt 4.0 Users
After you send a print job, an EPSON Stylus Photo 950 button appears on the taskbar. Click this button to open the EPSON Spool Manager. To cancel a print job, select the job in the list, then click Cancel. For Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0 users When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen.
Page 337 When background printing is on Follow the steps below to cancel a print job. 1. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu. 2. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. 3. In the Document Name list, select the document which is...
Page 338 1. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. 2. Hold down the J command key on your keyboard and press the period (.) key to cancel the print job. Troubleshooting...
Page 339: Options
Depending on your geographic location, this cable may not be supplied. Caution: Use only interface cables which meet the specifications listed above. Using other cables not covered by EPSON warranties may cause the printer to malfunction. Options and Consumable Products...
Page 340: Network Adapter
The asterisk ( ) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by location. Consumable products The following ink cartridges and EPSON special media are available for your printer. Ink cartridges You can use the following cartridges with your printer.
Page 341 Note: For the latest information on media available in your area, contact EPSON customer services. See “Regional Customer Services” on page 351 for details. Options and Consumable Products...
Page 342 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (5 × 8”) S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (8 × 10”) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets (A4) S041106...
Page 343 S041134 EPSON Photo Paper (100 × 150 mm) S041255 EPSON Photo Paper (200 × 300 mm) S041254 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4)
Page 344 Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) S041144 EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) S041176 ColorLife Photo Paper EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper (A4) S041560 Ink Jet Transparencies...
Page 345: Printing
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 346: Paper Specifications
45 g/m² (12 lb) to 75 g/m² (20 lb) Index Cards: A6 (105 mm × 148 mm) Size 5 × 8” (127 mm × 203 mm) 8 × 10” (203 mm × 254 mm) Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Printer Specifications...
Page 347 A6 (105 mm × 148 mm) Size 8 × 10” (203 mm × 254 mm) 5 × 8” (127 mm × 203 mm) Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Transparencies, Photo Quality Glossy Film: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) Size A6 (105 mm ×...
Page 348 A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) Size 100 mm × 8 m 210 mm × 10 m Paper types Special paper distributed by EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) Size 100 mm × 8 m 210 mm ×...
Page 349: Printable Area
Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH Printable area Single sheets (including panoramic size) and index cards Normal No Margins B - L B - R Envelopes Printer Specifications...
Page 350 The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12”). B-L: The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12”). B-R: The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12”). The minimum setting of the bottom margin is 14.0 mm (0.55”). When printing near the minimum bottom margin, some colors may not be printed properly.
Page 351: Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (T0331) Color Black Print capacity* 570 pages (A4, ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi) Cartridge life 2 years from production date (within 6 months after opening package, at 25°C [77°F]) Temperature Storage: -30 to 40°C (-22 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Transit: -30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F)
Page 352: Color Ink Cartridge
Color ink cartridge Cyan (T0332), Magenta (T0333), Yellow (T0334), Light Cyan (T0335), Light Magenta (T0336) Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan and light magenta Print capacity* 440 pages (A4, 360 dpi, 5% duty each color) Cartridge life 2 years from production date (within 6 months of opening the package at 25°C [77°F]) Temperature...
Page 353 EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Page 354: Mechanical
Mechanical Paper feed method Friction Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry Sheet feeder capacity* Max. 150 sheets at 65.8 g/m² (17 lb) paper Dimensions Storage Width: 515 mm (20.3 inches) Depth: 332.8 mm (13.1 inches) Height: 209 mm (8.2 inches) Printing Width: 515 mm (20.3 inches) Depth: 663 mm (26.1 inches)
Page 355: Electrical
Electrical 120 V Model 220-240 V Model Input voltage range 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.3 A (Max 0.6 A) 0.2 A (Max 0.3 A) Power consumption Approx.
Page 356: Environmental
Environmental Temperature Operation: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Transit:* -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage:*,** 5 to 85% RH * Stored in a shipping container ** Without condensation...
Page 357: System Requirements
EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 System Requirements Refer to the appropriate section below for the minimum and recommended computer system requirements necessary to use EPSON Stylus Photo 950 printer. For Windows computers ® ® To use your printer, you need Microsoft Windows ®...
Page 358: For Macintosh Computers
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requirements. For Macintosh computers ® To connect the EPSON Stylus Photo 950 printer to Apple ® Macintosh computers, you must use a USB cable. Your Macintosh must also meet the following system requirements.
Page 359 Note: The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, choose About This Computer from the Apple menu and refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused Block”...
Page 360: Technical Support Web Site
Internet, access that site at: http://w3.epson.com.tw/imaging/service/42/index.htm Regional Customer Services If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance.
Page 361 Your computer operating system name and version Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product Customer Support...
Page 362 Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application Software that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. banding The horizontal lines that sometimes appear when printing graphics.
Page 363 ColorSync Macintosh software that is designed to help you get WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) color output. This software prints colors as you see them on your screen. See characters per inch (cpi). default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.
Page 364 ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and is supported by most applications for personal computers. ESC/P 2 The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language. Commands in this language produce laser-like features, such as scalable fonts and enhanced graphics printing.
Page 365 ink jet A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by precisely spraying ink onto paper. interface The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time. A serial interface transmits data one bit at a time.
Page 366 printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. printer driver See driver. printer software The printer software which comes with your printer includes a printer driver and printer utilities.
Page 367 Red, green, and blue. These colors, in phosphors irradiated by a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor's electron gun, are used to create the additive array of screen colors. serial interface See interface. spool The first step in printing, in which the printer software converts the print data into codes that your printer understands.
Page 368 Glossary...

Epson Stylus PHOTO 950 User Manual

Printer Parts and Functions

Safety Instructions

Chapter 1 Paper Handling

Chapter 2 Double-Sided Printing

Chapter 3 Using Roll Paper

Chapter 4 Using Automatic Roll Paper Cutter

Chapter 5 Printing on CD-R

Chapter 6 Printing with Windows

Chapter 7 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows

Chapter 8 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh

Chapter 9 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Macintosh

Chapter 10 Setting up Your Printer on a Network

Chapter 11 Increasing the Print Speed

Chapter 12 Printing with PRINT Image Matching

Chapter 13 Replacing Ink Cartridges

Chapter 14 Maintenance

Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

Chapter 16 Options and Consumable Products

Appendix A Printer Specifications

Appendix B Customer Support

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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