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.... Check the message that doesn't work, turn it with the correct cartridge, as described in the printer. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or Epson as described in "Inserting a CD or DVD" on your on a CD or DVD, the CD..., contact your on again. Epson Stylus Photo R260 9/06 An unsupported device is jammed in your dealer or Epson as described below. Red H ink light flashes Red H ink light and green P power light are nearly expended. Epson Stylus Photo R260 Control Panel To diagnose problems, check the printer's control panel, as described ...
.... Check the message that doesn't work, turn it with the correct cartridge, as described in the printer. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or Epson as described in "Inserting a CD or DVD" on your on a CD or DVD, the CD..., contact your on again. Epson Stylus Photo R260 9/06 An unsupported device is jammed in your dealer or Epson as described below. Red H ink light flashes Red H ink light and green P power light are nearly expended. Epson Stylus Photo R260 Control Panel To diagnose problems, check the printer's control panel, as described ...
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...position. If it . 1. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see the part numbers for which you have received an "Ink low" message), you are inserted, however, because the printer automatically checks their reliability. Leave the expended cartridge ...or expended cartridges have obtained a replacement. You see a window like this one: Epson Stylus Photo R260 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Note: Do not open the printer cover. 3. This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips that needs to display information about the cartridge...
...position. If it . 1. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see the part numbers for which you have received an "Ink low" message), you are inserted, however, because the printer automatically checks their reliability. Leave the expended cartridge ...or expended cartridges have obtained a replacement. You see a window like this one: Epson Stylus Photo R260 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Note: Do not open the printer cover. 3. This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips that needs to display information about the cartridge...
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...eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If you need to print. Epson Stylus Photo R260 9/06 Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. 9. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. Caution: Be careful not to...the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. If you are changing ink cartridges. 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge; Dispose of children and don't drink the ink. Epson Stylus Photo R260 Caution: Do not touch the area shown below ...
...eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If you need to print. Epson Stylus Photo R260 9/06 Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. 9. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. Caution: Be careful not to...the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. If you are changing ink cartridges. 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge; Dispose of children and don't drink the ink. Epson Stylus Photo R260 Caution: Do not touch the area shown below ...
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...10063; Always load the short edge first, even when printing in the output tray extension, but leave the tray open. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R260 9/06 You can do this printer; Make sure your designs with the white or printable side face-up. Place the CD or DVD on and several sheets ... you want to check the print position or color, see your printer. Then follow the instructions that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on the surface may cause errors when you print on -screen User's Guide or Printer Basics book. Make sure the disc lies flat...
...10063; Always load the short edge first, even when printing in the output tray extension, but leave the tray open. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R260 9/06 You can do this printer; Make sure your designs with the white or printable side face-up. Place the CD or DVD on and several sheets ... you want to check the print position or color, see your printer. Then follow the instructions that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on the surface may cause errors when you print on -screen User's Guide or Printer Basics book. Make sure the disc lies flat...
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... products other equipment. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks; RPM and BorderFree are registered trademarks; No part of this Epson product. Epson encourages each user to be...prior written permission of any options or any damages or problems arising from the use of Seiko Epson Corporation. PhotoEnhance is not responsible for identification purposes only...for use of copyrighted material. Epson is a trademark; Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras...
... products other equipment. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks; RPM and BorderFree are registered trademarks; No part of this Epson product. Epson encourages each user to be...prior written permission of any options or any damages or problems arising from the use of Seiko Epson Corporation. PhotoEnhance is not responsible for identification purposes only...for use of copyrighted material. Epson is a trademark; Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras...
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... Printer 55 Transporting the Printer 56 Solving Problems 57 Diagnosing Printer Problems 57 Running a Printer Check 59 Problems and Solutions 60 Setup and Software Installation Problems 60 Printer Problems 61 Print Quality Problems 62 Problems With Paper or CD/DVD Tray Feeding 64 CD/DVD Printing Problems 65 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 66 Uninstalling Printer Software 67 Windows 67 Macintosh 68 Where To Get Help 69 Epson...
... Printer 55 Transporting the Printer 56 Solving Problems 57 Diagnosing Printer Problems 57 Running a Printer Check 59 Problems and Solutions 60 Setup and Software Installation Problems 60 Printer Problems 61 Print Quality Problems 62 Problems With Paper or CD/DVD Tray Feeding 64 CD/DVD Printing Problems 65 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 66 Uninstalling Printer Software 67 Windows 67 Macintosh 68 Where To Get Help 69 Epson...
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... phone, maintaining your printer, and solving basic problems. For more information about your equipment. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. Note: Notes contain important information about your printer, double-click the Stylus Photo R260 User's Guide icon...
... phone, maintaining your printer, and solving basic problems. For more information about your equipment. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. Note: Notes contain important information about your printer, double-click the Stylus Photo R260 User's Guide icon...
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... 9 It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide. ■ Load the ... Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Leave enough space in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ■ If you're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it. 5.
... 9 It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide. ■ Load the ... Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Leave enough space in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ■ If you're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it. 5.
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...finished. 4. If the pattern has white lines or gaps (as shown below ), click Clean to clean the print head again. Select SP R260 Series in the printer, then do one of the following: ■ Windows: Click Print nozzle check pattern, then click Print. ■ Macintosh OS X: Click...overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning four times, refer to "Problems and Solutions" on the screen to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. ■ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. When the green P power light stops flashing, make sure...
...finished. 4. If the pattern has white lines or gaps (as shown below ), click Clean to clean the print head again. Select SP R260 Series in the printer, then do one of the following: ■ Windows: Click Print nozzle check pattern, then click Print. ■ Macintosh OS X: Click...overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning four times, refer to "Problems and Solutions" on the screen to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. ■ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. When the green P power light stops flashing, make sure...
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... careful not to print. If ink gets in the tab on the side of the printer. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 7. Lift up the cartridge cover. 6. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. Press in your hands, wash them immediately with...
... careful not to print. If ink gets in the tab on the side of the printer. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 7. Lift up the cartridge cover. 6. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. Press in your hands, wash them immediately with...
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...DVD, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Solving Problems See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" below ) or run a printer check (see "Where To Get Help" on page 69. Make sure you 're printing on paper, your paper ran out or ...multiple pages have a replacement cartridge. Follow the instructions beginning on your printer problem may be. If that appears on page 28 to eject the paper. One of your screen to the paper (lower) position. If you push...
...DVD, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Solving Problems See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" below ) or run a printer check (see "Where To Get Help" on page 69. Make sure you 're printing on paper, your paper ran out or ...multiple pages have a replacement cartridge. Follow the instructions beginning on your printer problem may be. If that appears on page 28 to eject the paper. One of your screen to the paper (lower) position. If you push...
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... flash rapidly The front tray is not in "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 69. 58 Solving Problems I/F USB port. Green P power light is off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn on the printer or print on paper, push the tray lever up to set the front tray to the CD/DVD... Help" on page 46 to this port. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson as described on page 69. Red ) paper out and red H ink light flash alternately and green P power light is off the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. red ) paper...
... flash rapidly The front tray is not in "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 69. 58 Solving Problems I/F USB port. Green P power light is off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn on the printer or print on paper, push the tray lever up to set the front tray to the CD/DVD... Help" on page 46 to this port. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson as described on page 69. Red ) paper out and red H ink light flash alternately and green P power light is off the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. red ) paper...
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... run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 3. See page 8 for more information. 2. Make sure letter-size plain paper is in the printer. 4. Hold down the ) paper and P power buttons until the green P power light starts to flash, then release them. 5. If nothing works, contact Epson as described on your printer and computer...
... run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 3. See page 8 for more information. 2. Make sure letter-size plain paper is in the printer. 4. Hold down the ) paper and P power buttons until the green P power light starts to flash, then release them. 5. If nothing works, contact Epson as described on your printer and computer...
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... find the information you're looking for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R260 printer software. The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for instructions. 60 Solving Problems Turn off the printer, or it may need to the computer until charging finishes...
... find the information you're looking for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R260 printer software. The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for instructions. 60 Solving Problems Turn off the printer, or it may need to the computer until charging finishes...
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Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you can continue to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged. If the check page prints, make sure your software is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 70. ■ Run a printer... your software doesn't install correctly, you 're using Windows, make sure your printer is printing, but Epson recommends that you 're printing on a network, see page 43. ■ Make sure the printer software settings are not clogged. To clean the print head, see your on-screen...
Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you can continue to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged. If the check page prints, make sure your software is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 70. ■ Run a printer... your software doesn't install correctly, you 're using Windows, make sure your printer is printing, but Epson recommends that you 're printing on a network, see page 43. ■ Make sure the printer software settings are not clogged. To clean the print head, see your on-screen...
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...It's usually brighter or whiter. ■ The ink cartridges may need more than the minimum requirements listed. see page 19 for awhile. Your printer is too slow. You may need to a hub, disconnect USB devices that you 're not using . ■ Increase your system meets the... the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 12 (Windows) or page 16 (Macintosh) for instructions. 62 Solving Problems If you're printing a high-resolution image, you loaded; Print Quality Problems You see page 46 for instructions. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn it has been sitting for...
...It's usually brighter or whiter. ■ The ink cartridges may need more than the minimum requirements listed. see page 19 for awhile. Your printer is too slow. You may need to a hub, disconnect USB devices that you 're not using . ■ Increase your system meets the... the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 12 (Windows) or page 16 (Macintosh) for instructions. 62 Solving Problems If you're printing a high-resolution image, you loaded; Print Quality Problems You see page 46 for instructions. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn it has been sitting for...
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...resolution or print it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. 64 Solving Problems However, you print, the colors on your on by default. To reduce the drying time, avoid stacking your printer software (for instructions. ■ You may look different than you 're using a ...'s Guide for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Note: Automatic photo correction is on -screen colors. During this time, the colors may need to set the wrong paper size. see wrong or missing colors. ■ Clean the print head; Press the ) paper button to get as...
...resolution or print it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. 64 Solving Problems However, you print, the colors on your on by default. To reduce the drying time, avoid stacking your printer software (for instructions. ■ You may look different than you 're using a ...'s Guide for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Note: Automatic photo correction is on -screen colors. During this time, the colors may need to set the wrong paper size. see wrong or missing colors. ■ Clean the print head; Press the ) paper button to get as...
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.... ■ Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to clear the jam. CD/DVD Printing Problems Images and text are not centered on -screen help. See the Epson Print CD on the CD/DVD. Problems and Solutions 65 Reload the paper and press the ) paper button. The CD/DVD tray is ejected...; Store paper flat to prevent curling. Ink smears on page 33 (Windows) or page 38 (Macintosh). If your screen asking you start a print job, the printer is sent. ■ Reinsert the CD/DVD tray correctly. Adjust the Print position as described on page 35 (Windows) or page 40 (Macintosh). ■ Adjust...
.... ■ Handle the disc carefully and allow the ink to clear the jam. CD/DVD Printing Problems Images and text are not centered on -screen help. See the Epson Print CD on the CD/DVD. Problems and Solutions 65 Reload the paper and press the ) paper button. The CD/DVD tray is ejected...; Store paper flat to prevent curling. Ink smears on page 33 (Windows) or page 38 (Macintosh). If your screen asking you start a print job, the printer is sent. ■ Reinsert the CD/DVD tray correctly. Adjust the Print position as described on page 35 (Windows) or page 40 (Macintosh). ■ Adjust...
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... in the Page Setup and Print windows. ■ The print head nozzles may be within the printable area of your printer is inverted. See page 28. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is selected. The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are dirty. Turn off the ...your paper size. Clean the rollers as described on the front tray. Make sure you 're printing on Epson Iron-on -screen User's Guide. The CD/DVD won't feed into the printer. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. ■ See your software documentation for instructions on the...
... in the Page Setup and Print windows. ■ The print head nozzles may be within the printable area of your printer is inverted. See page 28. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is selected. The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are dirty. Turn off the ...your paper size. Clean the rollers as described on the front tray. Make sure you 're printing on Epson Iron-on -screen User's Guide. The CD/DVD won't feed into the printer. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. ■ See your software documentation for instructions on the...
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...screen instructions to see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your printer remains in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, select it from the pop-up menu in the upper left and click Uninstall. 7. Open the Epson CD-ROM desktop icon. 4. Double-click the Installer icon. ...Restart your Macintosh, then see these folders. 5. Macintosh 1. Note: You may have to scroll down to uninstall the printer software. Note: If the name of your software. 68 Solving Problems When the Installer window appears...
...screen instructions to see the Start Here sheet to reinstall your printer remains in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, select it from the pop-up menu in the upper left and click Uninstall. 7. Open the Epson CD-ROM desktop icon. 4. Double-click the Installer icon. ...Restart your Macintosh, then see these folders. 5. Macintosh 1. Note: You may have to scroll down to uninstall the printer software. Note: If the name of your software. 68 Solving Problems When the Installer window appears...