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User’s GuideNPD4966-00 EN

Getting to Know Your ProductProduct PartsNote:The illustrations in this manual are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your ac

a. Printer coverb. Ink tubesc. Ink reservoir tanks (Ink tanks) *d. Print head (under this section)* On the L1300, the ink tank at the far right is a d

Guide to the Control PanelButtonsButtons FunctionsPTurn the product on or off.b* Feeds paper into the product and then ejects it to clean.& “Clean

Paper HandlingIntroduction to Using, Loading, and Storing MediaYou can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers pro

Media Type Size Loading capacity (sheets)Plain paper*1Letter*2Up to 12mmA3*2Up to 5mmB4*2Up to 5mmA4*2Up to 12mmB5*2Up to 12mmA5*2Up to 12mmA6*2Up to

Media Type Size Loading capacity(sheets)Borderlessprinting*4Plain paper*1Letter*2Up to 12mm -A3*2Up to 5mm -B4*2Up to 5mm -A4*2Up to 12mm -B5*2Up to 1

Media Type Size Loading capacity(sheets)Borderlessprinting*4Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper A3+ Up to 10 sheets ✓A3 Up to 10 sheets ✓A4 Up to 30 s

For this paper Printer driver paper typeEnvelopes Envelope* These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching. For more inform

CFan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.DLoad the paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the rear

Loading EnvelopesFollow these steps to load envelopes:ASlide out the paper support and the output tray.BSlide the edge guide to the left. User’s G

Copyright and TrademarksCopyright and TrademarksNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any for

CLoad envelopes short edge first with the flap facing down, against the right side of the rear paper feed. Thenslide the edge guide against the left e

PrintingPrinter Driver and Status MonitorThe printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing results. The stat

❏ Windows Vista: Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and Sound category.Then select the product an

Basic OperationsBasic printingNote:❏ The screen shots in this manual may vary depending on the model.❏ Before you print, load paper properly.& “Lo

DSelect the appropriate Document Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see theonline help.EL1300: Go to Step 6.L1800: Ch

BAccess the Print dialog box.& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 22Note:If the simplified dialog box is displayed, click the Sho

FSelect Print Settings from the pop-up menu.Note:This printer driver screen shot is from the L1800. Borderless printing is not available for the L1300

For WindowsNote:You cannot cancel a print job that has been completely sent to the product. In this case, cancel the print job by using theproduct.AAc

For Mac OS X 10.9 or 10.8:Click the button to cancel the print job.Other OptionsPrinting photos the easy wayEpson Easy Photo Print lets you lay out a

For Mac OS XDouble-click the Applications folder on your Mac OS X hard drive, then double-click in turn on the EpsonSoftware and Easy Photo Print fold

ContentsCopyright and TrademarksCopyright and Trademarks... 2IntroductionWhere to Find Information... 5Caution, Import

Note:❏ This feature is not available for Mac OS X.❏ This feature may not be available at some settings.❏ This feature may not be available when the pr

Fit to page printingLets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size selected in the printer driver.Note:This

Pages per sheet printingLets you use the printer driver to print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper.Note:This feature may not be available a

Sharing the Product for PrintingSetup for WindowsThese instructions tell you how to set up your product so other users on the network can share it.Fir

CSelect Share this printer, then type a Share name.Note:Do not use spaces or hyphens in the share name.If you want to automatically download printer d

AWindows 8: Select Desktop, Settings charm, and Control Panel. Then select Devices and Printers from the Hardwareand Sound category.Windows 7: Click t

Setup for Mac OS XTo set up your product on a Mac OS X network, use the Printer Sharing setting. See your Macintoshdocumentation for details. User

Ink Bottle InformationYou can use the following ink bottles with these products:Product Ink bottles Part numbersL1300 Black T6641Cyan T6642Magenta T66

Refilling InkInk Bottle Safety Instructions, Precautions, andSpecificationsSafety instructionsObserve the following when handling the ink:❏ Keep ink b

❏ After bringing an ink bottle inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for atleast three hours before using it.❏ Stor

Quieter Printer Operations... 50For Windows... 50For Mac OS X... 50Checking the Number of

Refilling the Ink TanksNote:The illustrations show how to refill the ink tank at the far left. However, the instructions are the same for all of the i

CSnap off the top of the cap, remove the cap of the ink bottle, remove the seal from the bottle, and theninstall the cap.cImportant:Close the ink bott

Note:❏ If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the ink tank up to the upper line, install the cap securely andstore the ink bottle upright

GHook the ink tank unit onto the product. User’s GuideRefilling Ink43

Maintaining Your Product and SoftwareChecking the Print Head NozzlesIf you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you

Using the control panelFollow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the product buttons.AMake sure that no lights are indicating error

cImportant:❏ Do not open the printer cover or turn off the product during head cleaning. If the head cleaning is incomplete,you may not be able to pri

EFollow the on-screen instructions.Using the control panelFollow the steps below to clean the print head using the product buttons.AMake sure that the

Using the Print Head Alignment utility for Mac OS XFollow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.AMake sure th

CAccess the printer driver.& “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 21DClick the Maintenance tab, then click the Power Ink Flushing bu

IntroductionWhere to Find InformationThe latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support website.http://www.epson.eu/Suppor

EClick the OK button.For Mac OS XAAccess the Epson Printer Utility 4.& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 22BClick the Printer Se

Checking the Number of Sheets of Paper FedYou can check the number of sheets of paper fed from the printer driver.Click the Printer and Option Informa

Transporting the ProductIf you move the product some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of asimilar size.c

FSet the transportation lock to the locked position.GUnhook the ink tank unit from the product and lay it down, and then make sure to close the cap on

cImportant:❏ Keep the product level during transport. Otherwise, ink may leak.❏ After you move it, remove the tape securing the print head and the cov

Installing the softwareInsert the product software disk that came with your product and select the software you want to install on theSoftware Select

Windows Vista: Click Uninstall/Change or Uninstall, and then click Continue in the User AccountControl window.Windows XP: Click Change/Remove or Remov

Note:If you uninstall the printer driver and the name of your product remains in the Printers & Scanners (for Mac OS X10.9), Print & Scan (for

Error IndicatorsYou can identify many common product problems using the lights on your product. If the product stops workingand the lights are on or f

Lights Problem and solutionWaiting for initial ink to charge (Not ready to print)Initial ink charging may not be complete. Fill the ink tanks using al

❏ In this manual, Mac OS X 10.9.x refers to OS X Mavericks and Mac OS X 10.8.x refers to OS X MountainLion. Additionally, Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X

Troubleshooting for PrintingDiagnosing the ProblemTroubleshooting product problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose the problem, then appl

When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3, the following window appears:Note:If EPSON Status Monitor 3 does not appear, access the printer driver and cli

BClick the EPSON Status Monitor icon. The EPSON Status Monitor appears.Paper Jams!Caution:Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand

BRemove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces.Note:Do not touch the white flat cable and ink tubes inside the product.CClose the printer

DIf the jammed paper remains inside the output tray, carefully remove the paper.ECarefully reload paper and press the b button to resume printing.Prev

Good sampleGood sample& “Horizontal banding” on page 65& “Vertical banding or misalignment” on page 66& “Horizontal banding” on page 65 &a

Vertical banding or misalignment❏ Make sure the printable side (the whiter or glossier side) of the paper is face up in the rear paper feed.❏ Run the

Blurry or smeared print❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink bottles and paper recommended by Epson.❏ Make sure the product is on a flat, stable surface that

Incorrect margins❏ Make sure that the paper is loaded into the rear paper feed correctly.& “Loading Paper” on page 17 & “Loading Envelopes” on

❏ For Windows, check the Skip Blank Page setting by clicking the Extended Settings button on theMaintenance window of the printer driver.For Mac OS X,

Important InstructionsSafety InstructionsRead and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product. Make sure you keep this guide for futu

Paper Does Not Feed CorrectlyPaper does not feedRemove the stack of paper and make sure of the following:❏ The paper is not curled or creased.❏ The pa

Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled❏ If the paper does not eject fully, press the m button to eject the paper. If the paper is jammed inside the

❏ Users of Windows can clear any stalled print jobs from the Windows Spooler.& “Canceling printing” on page 26❏ Uninstall the printer driver, then

Product InformationSystem RequirementsFor WindowsSystem PC InterfaceWindows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit), 7 (32-bit, 64-bit), Vist

Single sheets:SizeA3 297 × 420 mmA4 210 × 297 mm10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)A6 105 × 148 mmA5 148 × 210 mmB5 182 × 257 mm9 × 13 cm (3.

Normal BorderlessEnvelopes:Minimum marginMedia type Single sheets EnvelopesA 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.)B 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.)C

MechanicalDimensionsStorageWidth: 705 mm (27.8 inches)Depth: 322 mm (12.7 inches)Height: 215 mm (8.5 inches)Printing*Width: 705 mm (27.8 inches)Depth:

Power consumption PrintingApprox. 15W (ISO/IEC24712) Approx. 16W (ISO/IEC24712)Ready modeApprox. 6.3W Approx. 6.8WSleep modeApprox. 1.5W Approx. 1.7WP

Where To Get HelpTechnical Support Web SiteEpson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshoot

Help for Users in EuropeCheck your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support.Help for Users in TaiwanContacts for

❏ The power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do notplace objects on top of the power-supply cor

Telephone number Fax number Address07-5520918 07-5540926 1F., No.337, Minghua Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804,Taiwan07-3222445 07-3218085 No.51,

Help for Users in VietnamContacts for information, support, and services are:Epson Hotline (Phone): 84-8-823-9239Service Center: 59, Truong Dinh Stree

Technical Support HotlineYou can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers:Phone: (852) 2827-8911Fax: (852) 2827-438

Epson India Head Office - BangalorePhone: 080-30515000Fax: 30515005Epson India Regional Offices:Location Telephone number Fax numberMumbai 022-2826151

Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone:❏ Sales enquiries and product information❏ Product usage questions or problems❏ Enquir

Index22-sided printing...29AAligning print head...

printable area......74specifications....

& “Refilling Ink” on page 38 User’s GuideImportant Instructions9