Epson 740i Bedienungsanleitung

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4ENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The E

5 Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through the slots. Use only the type of power source indicated on the p

6 Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in damage to the print head. Once you install an ink cartridge, do no

7Viewing Your Electronic Printer ManualHere are some quick guidelines for viewing your electronic printer manual using Adobe Acrobat® Reader. Your cre

8Navigating an Electronic ManualWhen you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar at the top:There are several ways to navigate through elec

9Printing from Start to FinishHere are the steps for printing a basic document on plain, letter-size paper, such as a memo, newsletter, or photograph—

104. Open the File menu and choose Page Setup (Document Setup in some applications). You see a Page Setup dialog box like this:5. Choose your paper si

118. Click the Layout icon to reduce or enlarge your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark.Click the Background Printing icon to priorit

12EPSON Photo PaperYou can use EPSON Photo Paper to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing. Photo Paper i

133. Choose the following settings: Photo Paper as the Media Type setting EPSON Photo Paper 4×6 in as the Paper Size setting Maximum as the Printable

1EPSON Ink Jet PapersUse EPSON’s paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned your printer all of its awards! EPSON’s papers

14Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON PapersYour printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. Tha

15Printing with Custom SettingsYour EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i printer software includes convenient project type settings for printing specific types of

16 PhotoEnhance3 For printing images captured using a video camera, digital camera, or scanner. Automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and b

174. On the Advanced dialog box, you can customize these settings: Media Type and InkThese settings are the same as the ones you selected on the main

18ColorSync color correction settings, used in conjunction with compatible devices and software, can help you match the image colors you see on your m

19Maintaining Your PrinterThese sections describe the most common maintenance procedures you’ll need to perform to keep your printer working well and

20Using the Head Cleaning Utility1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the B black and A color ink out lights are off.2. Start

21Using the Control Panel1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Press the R

22Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this:Each staggered horizontal and strai

23Use these EPSON ink cartridges within 6 months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:Black ink cartridge: S020189Color in

iiCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by a

243. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover.4. Press the R cleaning button and hold it for about 3 seconds

257. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer.8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp unt

26Replacing an Outdated Ink CartridgeIf an ink cartridge is more than 6 months old, you may need to replace it. How can you tell? You may notice that

275. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder.Caution:Don’t open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it w

28Aligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to use the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer sof

29Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working well, you should clean it as follows several times a year:1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power

30Transporting the PrinterIf you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation and repack it in its original box. Follow

31Problem SolvingThis section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” below to hel

32Follow these guidelines when the control panel lights come on or flash: P is on The P power light is on when the printer is on and ready to print.

33Running a Printer Operation CheckYou can run a printer operation check to determine whether the problem comes from the printer or some other source.

iiiContentsWELCOME! 1About Your Software 1About Your Documentation 2Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2System Requirements 3ENERGY STAR Complian

3434Problems and SolutionsHere are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems: Setting up your printer or installing software Getting

35Your printer icon doesn’t appear in the Chooser . . . Your Macintosh has extension conflicts. Disable Quick Draw GX in the Extensions Manager. Make

36Problems Getting Good Print QualityIf you see horizontal banding . . . Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, s

3737If your printout is blurry or smeared . . . Make sure your paper isn’t damp or loaded face down (the printable side should be loaded face up). If

38If your printout is faint or has gaps in the image . . . Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 19. M

39Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your printer or its software, see the contact information in the next section. For help with any of the creat

40To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1188 U.S. or (905) 709-2567 Canada. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Technica

41Using Your Printer with WindowsIn addition to the iMac and Power Macintosh G3, you can use your EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i printer with Windows. See th

42Connecting the PrinterUSB Connection (Recommended connection; for Windows 98 only)Caution:If you’re using a USB hub, connect the printer’s cable to

43Parallel Connection1. Turn off the printer and computer.2. Connect the parallel cable to the printer’s parallel connector, then fasten it with the w

ivMAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 19Cleaning the Print Head 19Using the Head Cleaning Utility 20Using the Control Panel 21Examining the Nozzle Check Patte

44Installing the Printer SoftwareFollow the instructions for your operating system and cable connection.Windows 98 with USB ConnectionInstalling the U

457. The Add New Hardware Wizard now displays EPSON USB Printer; click Next.8. The installer copies the USB printer files to your system. At the final

4611. Select Specify a location and, if necessary, type D:\DRIVERS\WIN98 (where D is your CD-ROM drive letter). Then click Next.12. Follow the on-scre

475. Some of the software you install may restart your system. If you restart but want to install more software, click Start, point to Programs, Epson

489. To install a program or your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i Manual, just click the button for your selection on the Main Menu. Then follow th

49Viewing Your Electronic Printer ManualHere are some quick guidelines for viewing your electronic printer manual using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Your cre

50 Windows 3.1: To copy the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i Manual from your CD-ROM to your hard disk, use the Windows File Manager. Open the D:\M

51Printing with Windows1. Make sure your printer and computer are turned on.2. Load a stack of plain paper with the printable side up and place it aga

526. If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click Properties and go to step 7.If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options bu

538. Check the following settings: Make sure the Media Type is set to Plain paper. (If you load a different type of paper, select the corresponding M

vInstalling the Printer Software 44Windows 98 with USB Connection 44Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 with Parallel Connection 47Windows 3.1 48Viewing Yo

5410. Click the Layout tab (not available with Windows 3.1) if you want to reduce or enlarge your printed image, print multiple pages on one sheet of

55TroubleshootingThis section contains Windows-specific troubleshooting information. For more help, see page 31 or see “Troubleshooting” in the electr

56Uninstalling Printer SoftwareIf you need to uninstall and reinstall your printer software, follow the steps for your operating system.Uninstalling W

577. Restart your computer. 8. Then reinstall your software: Windows 98 with USB connection, see page 44 Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 with parallel con

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59IndexAAccessories, 40Acrobat Reader, 7 to 8, 49 to 50Aligning print head, 28Automatic mode, 10, 53BBackground printing, 11Banding in printouts, 36Bo

60IInk cartridgereplacing, 22 to 25replacing outdated, 26 to 27safety instructions, 5 to 6Ink level gauge, Windows, 55Ink setting, 10, 53LLayout, 11,

61SSafety instructions, 4 to 6Service, 39 to 40Softwarebonus, 40installer, 1printer, 19 to 11, 35problems, 34 to 35uninstalling, 35, 56 to 57Support,

62FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs

1How to Order EPSON Ink and PaperTo order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800

1Welcome!Your EPSON Stylus® COLOR 740i printer is the ideal output device for business graphics, digital photographs, newsletters, and more. You can p

2About Your DocumentationTo set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here card. This book contains instructions on: Viewing your e

3System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software, your system should have: For USB connections: iMac™ or Power Macintosh® G3 with built-in U