Epson Stylus COLOR 1160 Uživatelský manuál

®EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160Printer Basics Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.

5 At least 16MB of available RAM (32MB recommended) At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended) VGA, Super VGA, or better display ada

6Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectivel

7 Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liqui

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9Viewing Your Electronic Printer ManualYour printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your printer. The manual is in HTML for

10If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows:Windows: Select Start, Programs, EPSON, and double-click ESC1

11After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view.If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click

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13Printing from Start to FinishHere’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a memo, newsletter, or photograph—from loading the paper to selecti

14If you didn’t install the Guided Printing Exercise when you set up your printer, follow these steps to install it:1. Insert the printer software CD-

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

15Keep the following in mind when loading paper: Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. Load letterhe

16If you click the print icon on your application’s tool bar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you may not get the option to change the p

17 Set the Mode option to Automatic. This lets the printer software determine the best settings for your print job. It’s the easiest way to get good

18Controlling PrintingOnce you’ve clicked OK, you return to the Print dialog box.Click OK (or Print, depending on your application) to start printing.

19Printing on a MacintoshThis section describes these basic steps for printing on a Macintosh: loading paper opening the printer software selecting

20Opening the Printer SoftwareAfter you open your application program and create your document, you’re ready to select your page setup and other print

21Selecting Printer Software SettingsNow open the File menu and click Print. You see the main printer settings dialog box for your application (your d

22Controlling PrintingOnce you’ve clicked Print, your printer begins printing. If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 fro

23Printing with PhotoEnhanceThe printer driver includes PhotoEnhance options that increase image brightness and contrast to improve the appearance of

24You see one of these dialog boxes:4. Choose the Media Type you want to print on. (If you’re not sure which setting to select, see page 35.)5. Choose

iiiContentsWELCOME! 1About Your Software 2About Your Documentation 2Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3Windows System Requirements 3Macintosh System

258. For more fine-tuning, click Standard. You see a list of specialized settings for photographs. Select the setting that most closely matches your p

26Using Custom Project TypesYour EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer software includes custom project types with preset options for printing specific type

277. Choose a project type following these guidelines (these settings are restricted by your Media Type and Ink settings): Text/Graph: For printing g

289. If you need to reduce or enlarge the image (proportional printing), print multiple pages on a single sheet, “tile” an image to make a large poste

295. Click Custom, and then click the Advanced button. You see the Advanced dialog box:6. Check the displayed Media Type and Ink settings you selected

308. Select a color management method (the availability depends on your operating system).9. Select any other settings you need to change. Many of the

31Using Special PapersHow can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text? Always use EPSON’s special ink jet papers. To sho

32 Select Photo Paper as the Media Type setting. To keep your printouts looking their best, store them in a resealable plastic bag or other airtight

33Panoramic Photo Paper1. Pull up the paper support extension. Load one sheet of Panoramic paper glossy side up. Hold up the paper’s top edge and pres

34EnvelopesYou can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge first and printable side up. Place them against the right edge guide and slide the lef

ivPrinting with PhotoEnhance 23Using Custom Project Types 26Using Advanced Settings 28Using Special Papers 31EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 31

35Selecting the Correct Media TypeYour printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That’s why the

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37Maintaining Your PrinterThis section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for moving your

38Using the Head Cleaning UtilityFollow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility (recommended method):1. Make sure the printer is turned on but no

397. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click Finish.If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. If y

40Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in the Printers window.

41Replacing an Ink CartridgeWhen the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make su

42Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesYou can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is either flashing or on. (If you perf

435. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top. 6. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the l

44Replacing an Outdated Ink CartridgeWhen an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if you notice that your p

vPROBLEM SOLVING 49Diagnosing Printer Problems 49Checking the Control Panel Lights 49Running a Printer Check 51Identifying Printer Parts 52Proble

455. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top. 6. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the l

46Aligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to

47Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer,

48Transporting the PrinterIf you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box. Follow these steps:To

49Problem SolvingThis section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” to help dete

50 P is on The Ppower light is on when the printer is on and ready to print. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or c

51Running a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these s

52Identifying Printer PartsIf you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations:ink cartridge holdersthickness levercon

53Problems and SolutionsHere are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, getting good p

54Problems with PrintingOnly the Ppower light is on, but nothing prints. Make sure the interface cable is connected securely and that the cable meet

1Welcome!Your EPSON Stylus® COLOR 1160 printer is the ideal output device for business graphics. You can print anything from reports and resumes to ph

55Problems Getting Good Print QualityYou see horizontal banding. Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page

56Your 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 it’s damp

57You see wrong or missing colors. Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for color images and your application is set for color printing. Make s

58Problems with Paper FeedingToo many copies are printing.Make sure the Copies settings in the printer software and your application aren’t both set f

59Solving Miscellaneous Printout ProblemsThe margins are incorrect. Make sure the paper settings in your printer software are correct for your paper

60Uninstalling Printer SoftwareWindows1. Double-click My Computer, then double-click the Control Panel icon.2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Clic

61Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your printer or its software, see the contact information below. If you need help using other software with a

62To speak to a technical support representative, dial: U.S.: (562) 276-7586 Canada: (905) 709-2567Call 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through

63IndexNumerics360 dpi Ink Jet Paper, 354 x 6-inch Photo Paper, 31 to 32AAccessories, 41, 62Advanced settings, 28 to 30Aligning print head, 46Automati

64IICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 27Incorrect characters, 57Incorrect colors, 57Ink cartridgereplacing, 41 to 43replacing outdated, 41, 44 to 45s

2About Your SoftwareThe printer software CD-ROM includes all the software you need for printing: Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you c

65Printercable, 4 to 5check, 51cleaning, 47control panel, 39, 49 to 50features, 1maintaining, 37 to 47noise, 54parts, 52problems, 49 to 51, 54status,

66FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs

68EPSON Ink Jet PapersUse EPSON paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that earn EPSON printers all of their awards! EPSON papers are sp

69How to Order EPSON Ink and PaperTo order EPSON ink cartridges and paper, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit ou

3Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and TipsPlease follow these guidelines:Windows System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software, your system should

4 Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive (quad-speed [4x] or faster recommended) for installing the printer software For parallel connection: a high-speed,