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    may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using ink jet printers, digital cameras, and scanners. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, Micro Piezo, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and
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    About Your Software 3 About Your Documentation 4 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 5 Launching the Animations 5 Launching the Manual 6 PRINTING IN WINDOWS 7 Loading Paper in the Sheet Settings 28 Selecting the Correct Media Type 30 Printing Borderless Photos on Cut Sheets 31 iii
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    Roll Paper Settings 39 Removing Your Photos and Paper 41 Printing on CDs Ink Cartridge 59 Checking the Ink Supply 60 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 60 Ink Cartridge Precautions 61 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 61 Aligning the Print Head 63 Cleaning the Printer 65 Transporting the Printer
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    Printer Software 83 Windows 83 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 83 Macintosh OS X 84 Where To Get Help 84 Technical Support for Other Photo Software 85 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 87 Windows System Requirements 87 Macintosh System Requirements 87 Important Safety Instructions 88 Ink Cartridge
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    Declaration of Conformity 91 Energy Star Compliance 91 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 92 INDEX 95 vi
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    detail, dazzling highlights, and better fill across a wider range of colors. ■ EPSON quick drying photo inks produce lightfast and water-resistant prints on a variety of special papers, and separate cartridges eliminate waste. ■ Roll paper feeder and automatic cutter enable continuous printing and
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    Image Matching and Exif Print Your EPSON Stylus Photo 960 printer supports the following innovative digital image formats to give you the best photo prints possible: PRINT Image Matching,™ PRINT Image Matching II, and Exif Print. About PRINT Image Matching EPSON's revolutionary PRINT Image Matching
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    it. Tip: It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: EPSON Print CD gives you easy-to-use templates
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    and other tasks. It also includes an on-screen Reference Guide for complete information about your printer. ■ EPSON PhotoCenterSM is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you can store, organize, and share your photos; print high-resolution photos; and create free online postcards. Add a link to
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    Reference Guide with additional printer details. Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the EPSON Printer Information Center manual. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. Launching the Animations 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information
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    Launching the Manual 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. 2. Click Reference Guide. You see this screen: Click a topic to expand the table of contents 3. Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. 4. Click on
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    you print, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper. That's why
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    or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow marks inside the edge guides. ■ Check the paper package for additional handling instructions. ■ Make sure the adjust lever is set to the m position. Adjust lever ■ If ink smears on thicker paper, try
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    Depending on the size of the envelopes, raise either the upper or lower paper stopper and rest it against the stack. 3. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes. 4. Set the adjust lever to the ^ position. 5. Choose these print settings: ■ Plain Paper as the Type setting ■ The envelope size as
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    . You see a Print window like this one: Check for your printer name here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 960 is selected. 3. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Properties on the
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    size Select your document or image orientation Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button or right-click any item on the screen and images with higher quality Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print
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    . You can use it to cancel, pause, or resume printing and see how much ink you have left. Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to the program you're currently using. If you want, you can
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    , click ICM first Note: To manage color when you're using Photoshop, see "Managing Color with Custom Profiles" in your on-screen Reference Guide. 4. Once you have finished selecting advanced settings, you can: ■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print window, and print. ■ Click
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    5. Select the following page layout settings as necessary: Select image position options here Select image resizing options here; these affect only your printed image Add a watermark to printed page here 6. Click OK to save your settings, then click OK or Print. Select multi-page document options
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    printer knows what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this paper . . . Select this paper Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Plain paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink
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    Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Sizes 4 × 6 4 × 6 4 × 6 5 × 7 Media Type setting Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks
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    ■ Load premium papers one sheet at a time. ■ Check the paper package for additional handling instructions. Follow these steps to print borderless photos: 1. Start your photo program and open your photo. 2. Open the File menu and click Print. Then click Properties or Preferences. Printing in Windows
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    as the Quality Type setting. 4. Choose Sheet as the Source setting. 5. Select one of the following paper types: ■ Photo Paper ■ Glossy Photo Paper ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper 6. Click the Borderless checkbox. Read the message and click OK. 7. Select your paper Size setting. 8. Select Portrait or
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    you print, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper. That's why
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    or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow marks inside the edge guides. ■ Check the paper package for additional handling instructions. ■ Make sure the adjust lever is set to the m position. Adjust lever ■ If ink smears on thicker paper, try
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    paper stopper and rest it against the stack. 3. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes. 4. Set the adjust lever to the ^ position. 5. Choose these print settings: ■ Plain Paper as the Media Type ■ Black as the Ink setting ■ The envelope size as the Paper Size ■ Landscape as the Orientation See
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    to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. (For roll paper printing steps, see page 39. For double-sided printing instructions, see your on-screen Reference Guide.) 3. From the File menu, select Print. You see a window like
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    printed image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. ■ Click to control background printing. ■ Click , then click Preview to preview your printout. ■ Click to check your ink levels. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the button. 6. Click Print. Printing on Macintosh 23
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    from the Application menu in the upper right corner of the screen. You see the EPSON Monitor3 window: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click to check ink levels Click here to show or hide the print settings Note: If you're not using background printing and you
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    using an application that's compatible only with Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps on page 22 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you add your printer to the Print Center, as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see a screen like this: Select your
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    Print Settings from the pull-down menu. You see settings like these: Select the type of paper you're using Select Color or Black Ink Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 6. Select the following settings: ■ Choose your paper from the Media Type list. See
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    color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of all your selections 8. When you in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. Double-click your printer to display a screen like this: You can monitor the progress of your
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    the print settings window, click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list to open it. Click Custom, then choose: Advanced Photo 2880 (for the best quality) Economy (to save ink on plain paper) or ColorSync (to match printed colors with compatible device colors) Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS 8.6 to
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    OS X To select color management settings, select Color Management from the Print Settings pull-down menu Note: For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click Help (OS X) or (OS 8.6 to 9.x). 5. OS 8.6 to 9.x: Click OK to save
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    printer knows what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this paper . . . Select this Media Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Plain paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink
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    Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Sizes 4 × 6 4 × 6 4 × 6 5 × 7 Media Type setting Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks
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    or call the EPSON StoreSM at ( , then follow the steps below. Slide the edge guide against the paper Place the paper next to the right side ■ Load premium papers one sheet at a time. 1. Start your photo program and open your photo file. 2. Open the File menu and click Page Setup. You
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    Printing on Roll Paper, CDs, DVDs, and Card Stock Your EPSON Stylus Photo 960 gives you several options for specialized printing: ■ You can print on roll paper and use the cutter attachment to automatically print and cut a whole series of photos. ■ You can print directly on printable CDs and DVDs
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    across, with 90° corners. If the end is cut diagonally, you may have problems feeding the paper. 3. If the paper curls at the end, fold a the printer. Then remove the paper support, lower the output tray, and turn on the printer. Note: You can load and print on roll paper with the paper support (and
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    15 inches of paper and insert it into the roll paper feeder. Then slide the edge guide snugly against the paper. Caution: Don't load roll paper into the sheet feeder at the top of the printer. Don't load roll paper in the cut sheet feeder 8. Push the paper into the roll paper
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    the roll paper cutter and basket. If you don't want to install the cutter, follow the instructions on page 39 to print on roll paper. Installing the Roll Paper Cutter and Basket 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, then lower the output tray. 2. Rest the cutter on the output tray. Then
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    over the arms. Make sure the hooks rest in the grooves. 6. Push down the cloth in the middle to form a basket to hold your cut photos. 7. Turn the printer back on. 8. Now adjust the cutting position as described on page 38. Printing on Roll Paper, CDs, DVDs, and Card Stock 37
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    Page Setup or Print. Click the Utility button. 2. Click the Printer and Option Information or Printer Information icon. You see a window like this: 3. Click the Auto click Finish. 7. Follow the instructions on page 39 to print and cut your photos. 38 Printing on Roll Paper, CDs, DVDs, and Card Stock
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    You may see a sliver of the previous or next image on your photos. ■ To operate the cutter manually, select Manual Cut. This allows you to send multiple print jobs without cutting between jobs Properties. Don't change any other printer settings. Printing on Roll Paper, CDs, DVDs, and Card Stock 39
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    . You may see a sliver of the previous or next image on your photos. ■ To operate the cutter manually, select Manual Cut. This allows you to send multiple print jobs without cutting between jobs Properties. Don't change any other printer settings. 40 Printing on Roll Paper, CDs, DVDs, and Card Stock
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    printed and cut, you can either send another print job or remove the roll paper from the printer. 1. When the printer stops, press and release the z roll paper button to cut and eject the last photo. If you're not using the cutter, cut the paper on the printed line, then press and
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    and remove the basket. 7. To remove the paper cutter, first turn off the printer. Then press the buttons with your thumbs and pull the cutter away from the printer. Store your printouts in resealable plastic bags, photo albums, or glass-covered picture frames. Keep both printed and unused roll paper
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    Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any printable CD or DVD. The EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. You
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    2. Click the Open icon or select Open from the File menu. Select Sample1.ec2 and click OK (Windows) or sample01 and click Open (Macintosh). You see the Midnight Music CD on the workspace: Windows Macintosh 3. To change the background image, click the Background icon (Windows) or choose Background
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    You see the following: Macintosh Windows 5. Select one of the images included with the program, and click OK (Windows) or Open (Macintosh). (You can also click the TWAIN button to scan in an image or download one from your digital camera.) If you want to choose one of your own images, do one of the
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    's a good idea to print it on a sheet of plain paper before printing on a CD or DVD. Make sure you have plain paper loaded in the printer, then follow the instructions beginning on page 50 to print. When you're ready to load a CD or DVD, follow the
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    it is satisfactory. If you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for adjusting print position (page 51) and density (page 53). Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly. Then follow these steps
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    . To print on a mini-CD, place the mini-CD ring on the tray first, then place the CD inside the ring. 5. Slide out the edge guide to make room for the tray. 6. Insert the tray against the right side of the feeder. 48 Printing on Roll Paper, CDs, DVDs, and Card
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    7. Push the tray all the way in, aligning the curved notch with the notch in the front sheet feeder. 8. Slide the edge guide against the edge of the tray. 9. Set the adjust lever to the position. Printing on Roll Paper, CDs, DVDs, and Card Stock 49
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    to print. 1. Open the File menu and select Printer Settings (Windows) or Page Setup (Macintosh). 2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 960 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual or Manual Feed: Windows 3. Click OK. Macintosh Select the Manual paper source 50 Printing on Roll Paper, CDs
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    handle the CD or DVD carefully to avoid smearing the ink. Wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or printer, as described on page 47. 2. Start Print CD. 3. Follow the instructions on page 50 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 960 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual or Manual
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    You see the following: Windows Select this setting Macintosh 5. Select Print Position Confirmation (or Check) Pattern and click OK. The confirmation pattern is printed on the check disk or CD. 6. Remove the check disk or CD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross
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    color saturation check pattern, and then make adjustments as necessary. 1. Start EPSON Print CD. 2. Follow the instructions on page 50 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 960 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual or Manual Feed. 3. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on
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    settings in Print CD to adjust color saturation. See page 45 for instructions. Printing on Card Stock or Matte Board You can use the front cutter, if they're installed (see page 41 for instructions). Then turn the printer back on. (The printer must be on to load card stock correctly.) 1. Push
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    2. Open the printer cover and set the adjust lever to the ! position. The m paper light begins flashing rapidly. 3. Place the front sheet feeder on the output tray and push it in until it snaps into place. 4. Slide out the edge guide to make room for the card stock. Printing on Roll Paper, CDs
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    sure the adjust lever is set correctly, then press the m paper button again. 9. Before you print, make sure you select Manual or Manual Feed Slot as the paper Source in your printer software (see page 11 for Windows or page 22 for Macintosh). When you're finished printing on card stock, make sure
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    the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 59 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 63 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 65 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 66 For more details, view your on-screen Reference Guide. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop
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    button, then click the Head Cleaning button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP 960 in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 45 seconds. The
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    (as shown), clean the print head again; see page 58 for instructions. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ■ When the red H ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. ■ When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). When you print, you'll also see a message on your
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    > Print, then click the ink icon. OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP960 > Status Monitor. You see a window like this: Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing
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    on, but not flashing). Then open the printer cover. 2. Press and release the H ink button. The print head moves so that the _ ink out arrow points to the empty cartridge. Ink out arrow 3. Press and release the H ink button again. ■ If more than one ink cartridge is empty, the next one moves
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    9. If you need to replace any other ink cartridges, repeat steps 5 through 8. Then close the cartridge cover. 10. Close the printer cover and press the H ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The lights flash and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about a minute. When
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    head. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load several sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet paper. 3. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP 960 in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Follow the instructions on the
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    column. Select a box for columns 1, 2 and 3. Then enter the number of the best looking box in the corresponding boxes on the screen. 64 Maintaining Your Printer
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    the sheet feeder is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 4. If the inside of the printer accidentally gets soiled with ink, wipe it off with a damp cloth. Warning: Don't touch the gears or any other parts
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    from the printer, then remove the paper support, roll paper holder, basket, and automatic roll paper cutter, if they're installed. 8. Open the printer cover. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case. Then close the printer cover. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution
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    on the Start Here sheet. Installation takes place in several phases. Follow the instructions in the two sections below, first to install your printer driver, and then to install additional software. Installing the Printer Driver for Windows Me 1. Turn on your computer and wait for Windows to detect
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    EPSON CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive and click Next. 3. Continue clicking Next or Finish until setup is complete. 4. When you see the license agreement, click Agree, then continue with the instructions and follow the instructions on the on-screen instructions. You follow the instructions on the
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    the Start Here sheet. Installation takes place in several phases. Follow the instructions in the two sections below, first to install your printer driver, and then to install additional software. Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 2000 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Wait for Windows to detect
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    next screen, click Next. Installation proceeds automatically. 8. When installation is complete, click Finish. 9. When you see the license agreement, click Agree, then continue with the instructions in the next section to finish the installation. 70 Installing Your
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    to learn more about it. If you want the program, click Install and follow the instructions on the screen. Then click Back to return to the menu. 3. If you see Menu. 7. Click Install Printer Information Center, then follow the on-screen instructions. 8. At the Options Menu, click Exit. Installing
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    9. When you see the registration screen, register your printer with EPSON as instructed. Remove the CD-ROM and keep it in case you need to reinstall any software later. 10. Restart your computer if prompted. You're ready to print. 72 Installing Your Printer Software
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    ■ "Miscellaneous Problems" on page 82 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 83 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 84 Tip: It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are
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    Printer Parts Paper support Sheet feeder Edge guide Paper stoppers Output tray and extensions Roll paper button Ink Paper button button Power button (Automatic roll paper cutter and basket not pictured) Adjust lever Front sheet feeder slot Auto cutter connector Photo basket mounting hole
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    Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 76). Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Green P power light flashes
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    . A test page prints showing the printer's ROM version number, an ink counter code, and a nozzle check problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on page 77. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 84. 5. Turn off the printer
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    your Windows help system for details. ■ If you're printing over a network, see your Reference Guide in the EPSON Printer Information Center for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network. ■ In Windows, make sure your printer is selected as the default printer. Solving Problems 77
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    printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide in the EPSON Printer Information Center. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 57 for instructions. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it's tilted or at
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    down. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide in your EPSON Printer Information Center. ■ Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and ink absorption. ■ Check the
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    nozzles; see page 57 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 59. ■ Make nozzles; see page 57 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 59. ■ see the on-screen Reference Guide in your EPSON Printer Information Center for color management
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    Problems Paper . Load new paper. Paper sheets don't feed correctly or jam in the printer. ■ If paper doesn't feed or multiple pages feed, remove it from and slide the edge guide snugly, but not too tightly, against the paper. Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. ■ If paper jams
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    is selected in the Print window, or is the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ Clean the print head nozzles; see page 57 for instructions. 82 Solving Problems You see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the interface cable is securely connected at both ends and meets the
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    that opens. The Install Menu appears. 3. Click Install Printer Driver, then click Continue. On the Installer screen, click the arrow in the Easy Install list at the top and select Uninstall. Then click the Uninstall button at the bottom and follow the instructions. EPSON in the Solving Problems 83
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    telephone services listed below: Service World Wide Web Automated Telephone Services Access From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information
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    (EPSON Stylus Photo 960) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer and on its box) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration and operating system version ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals
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    86 Solving Problems
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    more of free hard disk space recommended ■ VGA or better display adapter and monitor ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB port and a shielded USB "AB" cable, up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long Parallel connection: a high-speed, bidirectional
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    on its side, or turn it upside-down. This may allow ink to leak from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Caution: Always turn the printer off using the Ppower button. Don't switch off the power strip
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    capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are removed. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to make sure it remains in the proper position. Automatic Roll Paper Cutter Safety Instructions ■ Turn off the printer before attaching or removing the automatic roll paper cutter
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B131A ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
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    the date of original purchase. EPSON also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer's specified usage, which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer. For warranty service, you must provide proof
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    ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions. Some
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    94 Requirements and Notices
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    , 76 Chooser, Macintosh, 77, 82 Cleaning print head, 57 to 59 printer, 65 roller, 43 Color management menu, Macintosh OS X, 27 settings, 13, 29 Color problems, 80 ColorLife Photo Paper, 15, 30 ColorSync, 27 Control panel, 74 to 75 Controlling printing Macintosh OS 9.x, 24 Macintosh OS X, 27 Windows
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    also Printer Information Center and Troubleshooting High Speed setting, 78 to 79 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 80 Incorrect characters, 82 colors, 80 margins, 82 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 12, 23, 60 ordering, 60 to 61 problems, solving, 75, 77 replacing, 59 to 62 safety instructions, 61
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    , 82 system requirements, 87 uninstalling software, 83 to 84 Maintaining printer, 57 to 66 Manual feed slot, 47 to 56, 81 Margins, incorrect, 82 Matte Photo Quality Glossy Paper, 15, 30 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper and Cards, 15, 30, 63 Photo software, 3 to 4 Photo Stickers, 15, 30 PhotoCenter, EPSON
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    66 noise, 78 parts, 74 problems, 75 to 82 transporting, 66 Printer and Option Information utility, 38 Printer Information Center, 5 to 6 problems, solving, 81 removing, 41 to 42 storing, 42 S Safety instructions, 88 to 89 Self adhesive sheets, 15, 30 Semigloss Photo Paper, 15, 30, 33 to 41 Service
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    T Technical support, 84 to 85 Testing printer, 76 Thick paper, 54 to 56, 81 Transfer paper, 15, 30 Transparencies, 15, 30 Transporting printer, 66 Troubleshooting, 73 to 85 Tutorials, Print Show, 4 to 5 Type setting, 11 U Uninstalling software, 83 to 84 USB, 77, 82, 87 Utilities Auto Cutter
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