Epson Stylus Photo R220

Epson Media

Paper name* Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Epson Glossy Photo Paper A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) Borderless 4 x 6 inches 4 x 6 inches, perforated edges Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Epson ColorLife Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Part number S041586 S041062 S041061 S041067 S041054 S041809 S041134/S041671 S041141/S041649/ S041272/S041271 S041500

Printer Parts

Paper support extension Paper support Sheet feeder Edge guide Ink button and light Power button and light Paper button and light
Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Front USB port Output tray Output tray extension
Borderless 8 x 10 inches S041467 Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Borderless 4 x 6 inches Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Borderless 4 x 6 inches Borderless 5 x 7 inches S041457 S041568 S041934 S041935 S041727/S041808 S041464
Rear USB port Power connector

CD/DVD tray guide

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Borderless 8 x 10 inches S041465

Accessories

Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Color Multipack Part number T048120 T048220 T048320 T048420 T048520 T048620 T048920 Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

S041286/S041667 S041331

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
S041405 S041106 S041064 S041153 S041606 S041144 SCR1001
Epson Photo Quality A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Card Kit Epson Photo Stickers Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), perforated edges A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epsons warranties. Dont use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package.

SCR1002

Availability of paper types varies by location
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Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method Nozzle Configuration On-demand ink jet 90 nozzles (each color) 6 Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta Front USB 1.1, Rear USB 2.0

Electrical

Specification Input voltage range* Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption Value 90 to 264V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.2 to 0.4 A Approx. 12 W (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 3 W in sleep mode Approx. 0.4 W in standby mode

Interfaces

Mechanical
Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Width: 18.5 inches (462 mm) Depth: 10.5 inches (263 mm) Height: 7.8 inches (196 mm) Width: 18.5 inches (462 mm) Depth: 19.0 inches (474 mm) Height: 11.9 inches (297 mm) 11.4 lb (5.2 kg) without ink cartridges Friction Sheet feeder, rear entry 100 sheets of 17 lb (65 g/m2) paper
Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage.

Environmental

Temperature Operation Storage* Transit* 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 4 to 140 F (20 to 60 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) 20 to 80% RH 5 to 85% RH

Weight

Humidity (without condensation) Operation Storage*
Colors Cartridge life Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta 2 years from production date (if unopened); within 6 months after opening package, at 77 F (25 C) 0.5 2.9 2.2 inches (12.7 73.46 55.25 mm) 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 22 to 122 F (30 to 50C) 10 days at 122 F (50 C) 3.2 F (16 C)

Stored in shipping container

Safety Approvals

Safety standards EMC UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 EN60950(VDE) FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B
Dimensions (W D H) Storage temperature Transit temperature Freezing temperature*
Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 F (25 C)
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Single sheets

Control Panel
Plain, bond, and special ink jet papers distributed by Epson Plain, bond, or air mail paper

Thickness

0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) for plain bond paper
17 to 24 lb 2 (64 to 90 g/m ) for plain bond paper 12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m2)
To diagnose problems, check the printers control panel, as described below.
Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper light is on Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. If the CD/DVD tray guide is open, close the CD/DVD tray guide, load paper, then press the ) paper button. Your paper ran out or more than one sheet loaded at a time. Load paper and press the ) paper button. When printing on CDs or DVDs, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer. Insert the CD/DVD tray into the printer and press the ) paper button (see Inserting a CD or DVD on page 7). Paper is jammed in the printer. Press the ) paper button to eject the jammed paper. If the light is still flashing, open the cover and remove all paper, including any jammed or torn pieces. Then reload paper and press the ) paper button to continue printing. When printing on CDs or DVDs, the CD/DVD tray is jammed in the printer. Pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the ) paper button. One or more cartridges are low on ink. Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is low, or follow the instructions in Checking the Ink Supply on page 4. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. One or more cartridges are out of ink or not installed. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps in Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 4. If you have just installed a new cartridge, it may be incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed. Reinstall it or replace it with the correct cartridge as described on page 4. The CD/DVD tray guide was left open when you turned on the printer or when printing on paper. Close the CD/DVD tray guide. Paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Turn the printer back on again. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or Epson as described in your Printer Basics book. The printer may have an internal error. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, then turn it on again. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or Epson as described in your Printer Basics book.

Envelopes

0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)

Printable area

Normal Borderless*
Red ) paper light flashes

Red H ink light flashes

A B-L B-R C D-L D-R E
The minimum top margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum left margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum right margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). Red H ink light is on The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum left margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum right margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm). The minimum bottom margin is 0.78 (20.0 mm) for Windows. The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 (3.0 mm) for Macintosh.
When printing with the borderless feature, print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing large jobs using the borderless setting, print a single sheet to confirm printout quality.
Red H ink and red ) paper lights flash alternately Green P power light is off; red ) paper and red H ink lights flashing
Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge left with the flap side down.
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Macintosh: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP R200 Series > EPSON StatusMonitor. You see a window like this one:
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red H ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s).

Ink light

When you print, youll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or empty. When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts dont look their best. If the quality doesnt improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is off. Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge.

Checking the Ink Supply

To check the ink supply, do one of the following: Windows: Double-click the taskbar. You see a window like this one: icon on the Windows

Ink Cartridge Precautions
Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. You cannot print if an ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on (the green P power light should be on, but not flashing). Then open the printer cover. 2. Press and release the H ink button. If your ink light is off, go to step 4. If your ink light is on or flashing, the print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that need to be replaced stops under the _ ink out mark. The P power light begins to flash. Go to step 3.
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3. Press the H ink button again. If more than one cartridge is empty, the next cartridge moves under the _ ink out mark. If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position.
Note: You can also use the Status Monitor to find out which cartridge is out of ink. See Checking the Ink Supply on page 4 for more information.
7. Lower the cartridge into the holder, with the green circuit board facing the front. Then gently push the cartridge down until it clicks into place.
4. Lift up the cartridge cover. 8. If you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Close the cartridge cover.
5. Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Dispose of it carefully.
10. Close the printer cover and press the H ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about half a minute. When its finished, the green P power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red H ink light goes out.

Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 mintues.
6. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
Caution: Dont touch the green circuit board or remove any labels.
Dont touch the green circuit board
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Selecting the Paper Type Setting
Select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper youre using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain Paper

Paper Loading Guidelines

You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media:
Paper type Loading capacity 100 sheets 30 cards 20 sheets
For this paper Plain paper sheets Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson ColorLife PhotoPaper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Epson Photo Stickers CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelopes
Premium Bright White Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Matte Paper Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper TM PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper Double-Sided Matte Paper Iron-On Transfer Paper Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Photo Stickers Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Ink Jet Transparencies
Bright White Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Matte Paper - Heavyweight

1 sheet

Glossy Photo Paper
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Load all paper with the printable side up. Its usually brighter or whiter. If the paper has a cut corner, position it in the upper right corner as you load it in the sheet feeder. Check the paper package for additional instructions on using special papers.
Photo Stickers CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelope

Printing CDs and DVDs

Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jetprintable CD or DVD. The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. You can print on both regular 12-cm and 8-cm CDs and DVDs.
Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for printing. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with this printer.
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Follow the steps in these sections to print on CDs or DVDs: Cleaning the Rollers Inserting a CD or DVD Designing CDs and DVDs Printing Your Design 3. Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lays flat in the tray. To print on a small CD (8-cm), place the small CD ring on the tray first, then place the CD inside the ring.
Caution: Make sure you always use the small CD ring when printing on 8-cm CDs and that the CD and ring lays flat on the tray, otherwise the printer may be damaged.

Cleaning the Rollers

Before you print on CDs or DVDs, its a good idea to clean the rollers inside your printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper. 1. Make sure your printer is turned on and several sheets of letter-size paper are loaded. 2. Press the ) button to feed a sheet of paper into the printer. 3. Press the ) button again to eject the paper. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times.
Always use this ring with 8 cm CDs

Inserting a CD or DVD

Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors when you burn the data. If you plan to print a large number of CDs or DVDs, its a good idea to print a small sample, then wait a day and check the quality to make sure its satisfactory. If you want to check the print position or color, see your Printer Basics book. Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly. Then follow these steps: 1. Push in the output tray extension, but leave the tray open. 2. Open the printer cover and pull down the CD/DVD tray guide. 5. Follow the instructions in Printing Your Design on page 8 to print with Epson Print CD. 4. Insert the tray carefully, making sure its level, not tilted up or down. Push the tray under the tab and the two rollers. Dont push the tray in too far and make sure that the arrows line up exactly.

Designing CDs and DVDs

You can use the Epson Print CD program (included on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to create and print a design with images, graphics, and text. See your Printer Basics book for instructions.
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Printing Your Design

After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, youre ready to print. 1. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R220 Series (Windows) or Stylus Photo R220 (Macintosh) is selected, then click Print.

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light or dots or lines are missing, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility. You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red H ink light is off.)
Caution: When you dont turn on your printer for a long time, print quality can decline, so turn it on and print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red H ink light is off. (If the H ink light is flashing or on, you need to replace a cartridge; see page 4 for details.) 2. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R200 Series in the printer list, click OK, then select Head Cleaning.
Macintosh Note: After you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. To allow the ink to dry, wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive. Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Windows

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 45 seconds. The printer makes noise and the green P power light flashes.
Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

If you need to adjust the print position or color, see your Printer Basics book.
4. When the green P power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer, then do one of the following: Windows: Click Print nozzle check pattern, then click Print. Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. The nozzle check pattern prints.
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5. If the nozzle check pattern has no white lines or gaps (as shown below), click Finish. You see a window like this one:
If the pattern has white lines or gaps (as shown below), click
Clean to clean the print head again.
If you dont see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, you can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.
5. On the test page, select the square without any visible bands. You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe. 6. Select one square each for rows 1 to 4, then enter the number of the best square in the corresponding boxes on the screen. Then click Next. If you cant find a square without visible bands, choose the one thats best. Then click Realignment to print another test page and repeat this step. 7. After you click Next, follow the instructions on the screen to print the next test page. You see a window like this one:

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see light or dark horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load several sheets of plain, letter-size paper. 3. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R200 Series in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print the alignment pattern.
8. On the test page, select the square without any visible bands. You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe. 9. Select one square each for rows 1 to 4, then enter the number of the best square in the corresponding boxes on the screen. Then click Finish. If you cant find a square without visible bands, choose the one thats best. Then click Realignment to print another test page and repeat this step.

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3. Remove any paper from the printer, then push down the paper support extension, and close the paper support. 4. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is closed, then push in the output tray extension and close the tray. 5. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape, then close the printer cover. 6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. Keep the printer level as you transport it. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 8); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 9).

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the USB cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder. 3. If the outer case or inside of the sheet feeder are dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 4. If ink accidentally gets inside of the printer, wipe it off with a damp cloth in the area shown.

Related Documentation

CPD-19888 CPD-19889 CPD-19887 Epson Stylus Photo R220 Start Here Epson Stylus Photo R220 Printer Basics Epson Stylus Photo R220 CD-ROM with on-screen Users Guide

Clean here

Warning: Dont touch the gears or any other parts inside the printer. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Dont get water on the printer components and dont spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. Dont use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer.

Transporting the Printer

If you need to move your printer some distance, you must prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer.
1. Open the printer cover and turn on the printer. Wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from the printer.