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... to avoid damage to your equipment. Tip: Tips contain hints for it to avoid bodily injury. Of course your printer can do most of these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Print... your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Please follow these things without ever turning on your desktop. Note: Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus Photo R380. Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R380 as...
... to avoid damage to your equipment. Tip: Tips contain hints for it to avoid bodily injury. Of course your printer can do most of these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Print... your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Please follow these things without ever turning on your desktop. Note: Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus Photo R380. Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R380 as...
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...Special Papers 11 Part number S041062 S041153 S041106 S041405 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from....7 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) * The availability of ozone. ■ As with Epson papers for prints that will last for your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with all photographs, keep your prints away from direct sunlight. ■ ...
...Special Papers 11 Part number S041062 S041153 S041106 S041405 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from....7 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) * The availability of ozone. ■ As with Epson papers for prints that will last for your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with all photographs, keep your prints away from direct sunlight. ■ ...
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... type setting in the printer driver. (See page 44 for printing a photo or document stored on your application program. 3. Load paper (see the on-screen User's Guide. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series Click here to your printer software 38 Printing From... Your Computer Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your computer as described on the Start Here ...
... type setting in the printer driver. (See page 44 for printing a photo or document stored on your application program. 3. Load paper (see the on-screen User's Guide. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series Click here to your printer software 38 Printing From... Your Computer Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your computer as described on the Start Here ...
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Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for photos) Click here for borderless photos, after choosing paper Type Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document Orientation Click here for more information about print settings, click ... choose the correct paper Type setting for details. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for photos) Click here for borderless photos, after choosing paper Type Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document Orientation Click here for more information about print settings, click ... choose the correct paper Type setting for details. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
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Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R380 Select Print Settings 6. Depending on your settings, you can choose these other options from the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages: select the number ...print job as Reverse print order. 42 Printing From Your Computer button. 7. Open the File menu and select Print. You see page 44) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about...
Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R380 Select Print Settings 6. Depending on your settings, you can choose these other options from the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages: select the number ...print job as Reverse print order. 42 Printing From Your Computer button. 7. Open the File menu and select Print. You see page 44) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about...
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...only): print a cover page before or after your document. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: select ColorSync® or adjust the color controls, change additional settings. For more information on selected papers, you can select Photo RPM (5760 × 1440) from the Print Quality pop-up menu. Click ... printing will take longer. When you 're using Mac OS X 10.2.8, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R380 in the printer software. ■ Expansion: reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■ Summary: view a list of your ...
...only): print a cover page before or after your document. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: select ColorSync® or adjust the color controls, change additional settings. For more information on selected papers, you can select Photo RPM (5760 × 1440) from the Print Quality pop-up menu. Click ... printing will take longer. When you 're using Mac OS X 10.2.8, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R380 in the printer software. ■ Expansion: reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■ Summary: view a list of your ...
Product Information Guide
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...cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380, if desired. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts Paper support Edge guide External interface (PictBridge port) Infrared port Sheet feeder Printer cover Control panel Memory card slots (under cover) Front .../DVD button Setup Back button button Copies buttons LCD screen Navigation buttons Accessories Ink Cartridges Epson® offers standard and high-capacity ink cartridge sizes for each color, and you can use both sizes at www...
...cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380, if desired. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts Paper support Edge guide External interface (PictBridge port) Infrared port Sheet feeder Printer cover Control panel Memory card slots (under cover) Front .../DVD button Setup Back button button Copies buttons LCD screen Navigation buttons Accessories Ink Cartridges Epson® offers standard and high-capacity ink cartridge sizes for each color, and you can use both sizes at www...
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...A) 0.3 A (max. 0.5 A) Approx. 17 W Approx. 4.5 W Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 5.0 W Approx. 0.4 W * Check the label on the back of the printer for Camera File system" standard. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Memory Card Compatibility Top slot Bottom slot Slot Top slot Bottom slot Type of files DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant* JPEG, DOS FAT (FAT...22.2 No.60950-1 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 3 The printer supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of card xD-Picture Card...
...A) 0.3 A (max. 0.5 A) Approx. 17 W Approx. 4.5 W Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 5.0 W Approx. 0.4 W * Check the label on the back of the printer for Camera File system" standard. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Memory Card Compatibility Top slot Bottom slot Slot Top slot Bottom slot Type of files DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant* JPEG, DOS FAT (FAT...22.2 No.60950-1 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 3 The printer supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of card xD-Picture Card...
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...Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Luster Envelopes Envelope 4 - C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with ink. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380...mm). Selecting the Paper Type Setting Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting in the printer driver so your printer knows what kind of the disc; Load envelopes flap edge left margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 ...
...Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Luster Envelopes Envelope 4 - C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with ink. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380...mm). Selecting the Paper Type Setting Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting in the printer driver so your printer knows what kind of the disc; Load envelopes flap edge left margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 ...
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... cancelled. This error occurs when the transmitting device does not send data properly. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Loading Guidelines You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the error messages on the LCD screen. printer is a problem with Bluetooth. Retry the procedure. Paper may be printed. See...edge guides. ❏ Load the printable side face-up to print with the card or device. Then turn the printer back on the memory card or disk. The following number of sheets of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 5
... cancelled. This error occurs when the transmitting device does not send data properly. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Loading Guidelines You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the error messages on the LCD screen. printer is a problem with Bluetooth. Retry the procedure. Paper may be printed. See...edge guides. ❏ Load the printable side face-up to print with the card or device. Then turn the printer back on the memory card or disk. The following number of sheets of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 5
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...damage the disc's data side. CD/DVD adapter 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD 4. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Repeat step 5 four more times to run a sheet of plain paper. 1. otherwise the printer may be used with this by pulling the tray lever down. Set the front tray to ...DVD tray, as these may not be accurate. You can do this printer. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that the CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the tray; The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to select Load/Eject Paper, then ...
...damage the disc's data side. CD/DVD adapter 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD 4. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Repeat step 5 four more times to run a sheet of plain paper. 1. otherwise the printer may be used with this by pulling the tray lever down. Set the front tray to ...DVD tray, as these may not be accurate. You can do this printer. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that the CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the tray; The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to select Load/Eject Paper, then ...
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...direct sunlight. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series (Windows) or Stylus Photo R380 (Macintosh) is installed in the printer for at a time. Then press the Start button to select OK, then press OK. After you may need to adjust the print position or color, see your Printer Basics manual or on ... start replacing a cartridge, you which cartridge is turned on -screen User's Guide for instructions. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Caution: Be sure to insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is low or expended. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Print Confirmation Pattern...
...direct sunlight. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series (Windows) or Stylus Photo R380 (Macintosh) is installed in the printer for at a time. Then press the Start button to select OK, then press OK. After you may need to adjust the print position or color, see your Printer Basics manual or on ... start replacing a cartridge, you which cartridge is turned on -screen User's Guide for instructions. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Caution: Be sure to insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is low or expended. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Print Confirmation Pattern...
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... If you lift it straight out. Make sure the printer is turned on the side of it carefully. Squeeze the back tab of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. Lower...discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge; Press u or d to refill it. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you install it; Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor ...
... If you lift it straight out. Make sure the printer is turned on the side of it carefully. Squeeze the back tab of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. Lower...discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge; Press u or d to refill it. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you install it; Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor ...
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... cartridge before cleaning the print head). 2. Press Setup to the Maintenance menu. Epson Stylus Photo R380 9. Please Wait" appears on -screen User's Guide for instructions. 1. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. See your printer often it is turned on the LCD screen. 2. Press OK to return to.... Press u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. If error messages indicating low or expended ink appear on your printout or colors are no warnings or errors are faint, run a nozzle check to maintain good print quality. Press Setup. 4. Press l or r to select...
... cartridge before cleaning the print head). 2. Press Setup to the Maintenance menu. Epson Stylus Photo R380 9. Please Wait" appears on -screen User's Guide for instructions. 1. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. See your printer often it is turned on the LCD screen. 2. Press OK to return to.... Press u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. If error messages indicating low or expended ink appear on your printout or colors are no warnings or errors are faint, run a nozzle check to maintain good print quality. Press Setup. 4. Press l or r to select...
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... lines, you see any dried ink to align the print head using the printer's control panel. (You can also do this using your computer. An alignment sheet is complete." 10/06 Press OK. 11. Epson Stylus Photo R380 6. If there are low on ink or you don't see any gaps... is turned on the LCD screen. 3. Press l or r to enter the Setup menu. 5. Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. Press d to select Head Alignment, then press OK. 7. The printer prints a test pattern. 8. Make sure the printer is most even, with no gaps in your printouts if your printout looks okay, you're done....
... lines, you see any dried ink to align the print head using the printer's control panel. (You can also do this using your computer. An alignment sheet is complete." 10/06 Press OK. 11. Epson Stylus Photo R380 6. If there are low on ink or you don't see any gaps... is turned on the LCD screen. 3. Press l or r to enter the Setup menu. 5. Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. Press d to select Head Alignment, then press OK. 7. The printer prints a test pattern. 8. Make sure the printer is most even, with no gaps in your printouts if your printout looks okay, you're done....
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... all paper from the cartridges. Close the front tray extensions and front cover. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 11 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Cleaning the Printer To keep your computer. 7. If the outer case or inside the printer. Keep the printer cover closed to ship your printer, you must prepare it with a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth in its best...
... all paper from the cartridges. Close the front tray extensions and front cover. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 11 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Cleaning the Printer To keep your computer. 7. If the outer case or inside the printer. Keep the printer cover closed to ship your printer, you must prepare it with a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth in its best...
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... with on , and test it . 10. Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord. If you transport it on -screen User's Guide 9. Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Related Documentation CPD-22276 CPD-22278 CPD-22277 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Start Here Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Basics Epson Stylus Photo R380 CD-ROM with it . Repack the printer in , turn it . Close the paper support. Then disconnect...
... with on , and test it . 10. Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord. If you transport it on -screen User's Guide 9. Epson Stylus Photo R380 8. Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Related Documentation CPD-22276 CPD-22278 CPD-22277 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Start Here Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Basics Epson Stylus Photo R380 CD-ROM with it . Repack the printer in , turn it . Close the paper support. Then disconnect...