Epson Stylus Photo R2400

Printer Parts
Paper support and extensions
Sheet feeder Single sheet guide

Left edge guide

Printer cover Matte sheet support Output tray Roll paper holders

Accessories

Output tray extension Roll paper guides

Ink Cartridges

Cartridge Light Light Black Light Magenta Light Cyan Light Black Part number T059920 T059620 T059520 T059720 T059120 T059820 T059220 T059320 T059420
Ink cartridge holder (in home position)
Photo Black Matte Black Cyan Magenta Yellow
Control panel Manual Feed Paper support (closed) Roll paper edge guide
Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epsons warranty.

USB port

Roll paper holder
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port
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Epson Papers

Paper name* Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Part number S041586
Paper name* Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches) 4 inches x 26 ft roll paper
Part number S041331 S041327 S041329
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) B (11 x 17 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches)
S041062 S041067 S041070 S041069 S041106 Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches) 8.3 inches x 32.8 ft roll paper 13 inches x 32.8 ft roll paper
S041405 S041406 S041407 S041408
Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Enhanced Matte Paper**

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches)
S041341 S041343 S041339 S041257 S041467 Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper*** S041468 Epson UltraSmoothTM Fine Art Paper*** Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White***

S041409

Super B (13 x 19 inches)

S041744

Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight**
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) 8 x 10 inches, borderless 11 x 14 inches, Borderless A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches)

S041351

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches) Super B (13 x19 inches)

S041636 S041637 S041896

S041260 S041263 S041568
Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper**
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

PremierArtTM WaterResistant Canvas for Epson PremierArtTM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson***

13 inch x 20 foot roll

SP91220
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) 12 x 12 inches

SCR1002 SCR1003

S041286, S041667 S041727, S041808 S041464 S041465

4 x 6 inches, borderless

5 x 7 inches, borderless 8 x 10 inches, borderless B (11 x 17 inches) A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches) 11 x 14 inches, Borderless 4 inches x 26 ft roll paper 8.3 inches x 32.8 ft roll paper 13 inches x 32.8 ft roll paper
* Availability of paper types varies by location. See page 12 or your paper instructions to select the Type or Media Type setting. If you load paper not listed as a setting in your printer software, you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems. ** This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets 11 inches wide or wider; smaller paper can be loaded without it. ***This paper must be loaded one sheet at a time in the single sheet guide.
S041290 S041288 S041289 S041466

S041302

S041376

S041378

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Environmental

Temperature Operation: 50 to 95F (10 to 35C) Storage: 4 to 104F (20 to 40C) 1 month at 104F (40C) Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage:*,** 5 to 85% RH

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method Nozzle configuration Advanced Micro Piezo pigment ink technology, optimized for photo printing

Humidity

1440 nozzles (180 8)

Standards and Approvals

* Stored in a shipping container
Safety UL 60950 CSA C22.2 No.60950 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B

** Without condensation

Color Light Light Black, Light Magenta, Light Cyan, Light Black, Photo Black, Matte Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Within 6 months of opening the package, at 77 F (25 C) Storage: 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) Freezing:* 3.2 F (16 C) 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) [W] 2.89 inch (73.5 mm) [D] 2.18 inch (55.3 mm) [H]

Mechanical

Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Sheet feeder, top entry About 120 sheets at 24 lb (90 g/m) paper Temperature Storage Width: 24.2 inches (615 mm) Depth: 12.2 inches (314 mm) Height: 8.8 inches (223 mm) Dimensions Printing Width: 24.2 inches (615 mm) Depth: 29.0 inches (737 mm) Height: 18.0 inches (457 mm) Weight 25.8 lb (11.7 kg) without the ink cartridges Cartridge life
* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77F (25C).

Electrical

120 V Model Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 99 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.5 A (Max. 0.8 A) Approx. 18 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 1 W in Sleep mode 0.25 A (Max. 0.4 A) Approx. 18 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 1.3 W in Sleep mode 220-240 V Model 198 to 264 V
* Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage.
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Single sheets

Size Letter (8.inches[mm]) Legal (8.5 14inches [mm]) A4 (mm) 4 x 6 inches (113.6 175.4 mm) inches (mm) 8 x 10 inches (mm) 11 x 14 inches (279 mm x 356 mm) Super B (329 x 483 mm) US B (11 x 17 inches) A3 (297 x 420 mm) A6 (105 x 148 mm) 12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm) Panoramic 210 x 594 mm Paper types Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) Borderless Pressing the z roll paper button after printing prints the cutting guideline. If you press the z roll paper button again and send print data, the margin between the printouts is about 65 mm.

Roll paper

Standard margins Pressing the z roll paper button after printing prints the cutting guideline. If you press the z roll paper button again and send print data, the margin between the printouts is about 65 mm.
If you send a print job that has multiple pages, or send print jobs continuously, there will be no margin between the printouts.
Thickness (plain bond paper) Weight (plain bond paper)
17 lb (64 g/m) to 24 lb (90 g/m)
See page 2 for a list of special paper distributed by Epson.

Caution: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper. Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Epson Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets should be stored under the following conditions: Temperature: 59 to 86 F (15 to 30 C) Humidity: 20 to 60% RH

Printable area

A B-L B-R
A: B-L: B-R: C: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
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Control Panel

To diagnose printer problems, check the printers lights or run a printer check (see below).
Lights Green P power light flashes Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, printing, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. An ink cartridge is low on ink. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. An ink cartridge is out of ink, not installed, not installed correctly, or is not compatible with the printer. Follow the steps on page 5 to install or reinstall the cartridge correctly. The Photo Black or Matte Black cartridges were swapped during printing. Replace the original cartridge type in use before the error occurred. Red ) paper light on Your paper ran out, multiple sheets fed, or the wrong size sheet fed. Sheet Feeder: If paper is out, load more paper and press the ) paper button. If multiple sheets or the wrong size sheet fed, press the ) paper button to eject the paper, then turn your printer off and then on. For loading instructions, see page 7. Single Sheet Guide: See page 9 for instructions on loading single sheets of special papers. Roll Paper: See page 10 for instructions on loading or reloading roll paper. Front Path: See page 11 for instructions on loading or reloading thick media. Jammed paper is blocking print head movement, or youre trying to print on paper loaded into a path different than the path specified in the printer driver. If you suspect a paper jam, turn off the printer and pull out the jammed paper. Open the cover and remove any jammed or torn paper. Then do one of the following: Sheet Feeder or Single Sheet Guide: Turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the ) paper button. Roll Paper: Cut off the printed portion, then remove the paper and reload it (see page 10). Front Path: See page 11 for instructions on loading or reloading thick media. If a print job was sent to one paper path, but media is loaded only for another paper path, load the paper in the correct path. Green P power light is on Red ) paper light flashes quickly Red H ink light flashes quickly Jammed paper or a foreign object is preventing the print head from returning to the home position, or paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and the front path door is open. Turn off the printer, open the printer cover, and remove any jammed or torn paper, or foreign object. Close the front path door if it is open. Then turn the printer back on. If the error persists, contact your dealer or Epson

Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes
Explanation An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson.
Red H ink light flashes Red H ink light on

Running a Printer Check

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer or some other source. 1. Turn off your printer and computer, then disconnect the printers interface cable. 2. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the ) paper button, then press and release the P power button. Continue to hold down the ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. A test page prints the printers ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly. If the check page doesnt print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions in the Users Guide. 5. Turn off the printer, connect the interface cable, and turn on your printer and computer.
Red ) paper light flashes
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red H ink light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace a cartridge. You can open the printer cover to check the ink light indicating a cartridge that is low on ink or needs to be replaced. 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.
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Caution: Dont open Epson Status Monitor or respond to any ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout. If your ink is running low, wait until printing finishes before checking ink levels or attempting to replace a cartridge. If you must replace an ink cartridge in the middle of a print job, the quality of your printout may decline. For best results, check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before printing.
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit http://www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Ink Cartridge Precautions
WARNING: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children; dont drink the ink. 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.

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.
3. Pull out the output tray extension. 4. Place your paper in the printer and slide it against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Output tray extension

Output tray
Check the following as you load paper: Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscape-oriented documents. Load the printable side face up. Its usually whiter or brighter than the other side.
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Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. Dont load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. 5. Adjust the left edge guide to fit lightly against the paper.
Note: The left edge guide moves out slightly, then moves back in as the paper feeds into the printer. Do not adjust the guide during this movement or during printing.
Loading Multiple Sheets of Matte Paper
If you are loading multiple sheets of the following papers in sizes 11 inches wide or wider, attach the matte sheet support to the top of the sheet feeder to help separate the sheets of paper and prevent misfeeds: Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper 1. Open the paper support and pull up its extensions.
Loading Special Paper in the Sheet Feeder
You can load these Epson ink jet papers in the sheet feeder as follows:
Paper type Epson Enhanced Matte Paper* Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight* Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper* Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Loading capacity 20 sheets (10 sheets for A3 or Super B sizes)
100 sheets (50 sheets for A3 or Super B sizes) 80 sheets 1 sheet at a time
Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
2. Place the hook on the back of the matte sheet support over the paper support extension, and hold the top extension with one hand while sliding the matte sheet support all the way down.
* These matte papers require the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets 11 inches wide or wider; smaller paper can be loaded without it. See page 8.

Matte sheet support

If the special paper has a cut corner, load the paper so the cut corner is positioned as shown here. Check the paper package for additional handling instructions.

Cut corner

Note: Remove the matte sheet support when you load other types of paper.
Note: Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to prevent curling.
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5. Insert one sheet of paper against the right edge, then slide the left edge guide against the sheet.
Loading Special Paper in the Single Sheet Guide
Load these types of paper in the single sheet guide: Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson 1. Remove the roll paper holder, if its installed (see page 10); and close the paper support and its extensions. 2. Slide the roll paper edge guide all the way to the right.
6. Guide the paper into the slot and feed it into the printer until the paper meets resistance.
3. Line up the notches on the single sheet guide with the slots on the back of the printer and insert them as shown. Then insert the tabs on the top of the guide into the slot beneath the printer cover. 7. Maintain a constant pressure against the paper until the printer pulls it in slightly. Let go of the paper to allow the printer to adjust the paper position.
4. Turn on the printer (the printer must be on to load paper in the single sheet guide correctly).
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8. Open the printer cover and look down into the printer to make sure the paper is straight; if not, press the z roll paper button for 3 seconds to back the paper out. Press the ) paper button to clear the paper out error, then load the paper again. 4. Swing out the roll paper guides until they are straight.

If crooked, reload paper

9. Before printing, select Manual - Roll as the Source setting (Windows) or Manual - Roll as the Paper Source setting (Macintosh) in your printer software.
5. Place the roll paper on the holders as shown, then remove the tape and protective paper from the end of the roll.

Loading Roll Paper

You can load 4-inch, 8.3-inch, or 13-inch wide roll paper for printing multiple photos or panoramics, with or without borders.
Tip: Its a good idea to check your ink levels before loading and printing on roll paper. (See page 6.) If you need to replace a cartridge with roll paper loaded, you should remove the paper or marks may appear in your printout.
6. Make sure the end of the paper is cut straight across, with 90 corners. If the end is cut diagonally, you may have problems feeding the paper. 7. If the paper curls at the end, roll it backwards between a folded sheet of paper to uncurl it.
1. Turn on the printer and remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder at the top of the printer. 2. Close the paper support at the top of the printer. 3. If the output tray and extension are open, push them in, but leave the flap at the end of the tray down.

Avoid touching the printable surface of the roll paper.
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8. Insert the left roll paper holder (marked with an orange triangle) into the far left slot (also marked with an orange triangle). Then insert the other holder into the corresponding slot on the right. Then turn the roll paper holder knobs to roll up the paper. Press the ) paper button to clear the paper out error. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to reload the paper. Follow the instructions in your Users Guide to print on roll paper.
Loading Thick Media in the Front Path
You can load media 1.3 mm thick into the front path, in sizes from inches to A3+.
Note: Since the media feeds through the printer from the front to the rear, make sure there is enough space behind the printer for the media to move completely through the printer.
9. Load the paper part of the way into the roll paper feeder (under the white rollers), then slide the right roll paper edge guide to fit lightly against the paper.
Caution: Dont load roll paper into the sheet feeder or the slot behind the paper support; make sure it is below the white rollers.
1. Turn on the printer and remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder at the top of the printer. 2. Close the paper support at the top of the printer. 3. If the output tray and extension are open, push them in, but leave the flap at the end of the tray down. 4. Open the printer cover. Then open the front path door completely by pressing the front path door release area.
10. Push the paper into the feeder until the paper meets resistance. Maintain pressure on the paper until the printer feeds the paper automatically. 11. Open the printer cover and look down into the printer to make sure the paper is straight.
If crooked, press the z roll paper button for three seconds
5. Close the printer cover.
If the paper is crooked, press the z roll paper button for three seconds to back the paper all the way out.
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6. Insert the media two to three inches into the printer, and push the left edge guide against the medias edge. Maintain slight pressure on the guide while inserting the media the rest of the way into the printer. Stop when the front edge of the media is aligned with the arrow on the right side.
Paper or other media loaded Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Epson Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper

Type or Media Type setting Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper Proofing Paper Semimatte

Velvet Fine Art Paper

Printing Borderless Cut Sheets
You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful portraits and enlargements, without trimming, on these papers: Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight* Epson Enhanced Matte Paper* Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper * Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Proofing Paper Commercial Semimatte Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White** Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper** Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper** Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper youre using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
Paper or other media loaded Plain paper sheets Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Type or Media Type setting Plain Paper
7. Press the ) paper button. The media is fed into the printer automatically. When the P power light stops flashing, the printer is ready to print. (To remove the thick media without printing, press the ) paper button again.) 8. Before printing, select Manual - Front as the Source setting (Windows) or Manual - Front as the paper source setting within the Paper Size menu (Macintosh) in your printer software.
Note: If the printer fails to load the media and displays an error, remove the media and turn off the printer. Then turn the printer on again
Selecting the Media Type Setting
PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson** *If you are loading multiple sheets of matte paper that are larger than letter-size, use the matte sheet support. See page 8. **These papers must be loaded in the single sheet guide. See page 9.
Caution: Dont open Epson Status Monitor, pause printing, or respond to any ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout. If your ink is running low, wait until printing finishes before checking ink levels or attempting to replace a cartridge. If you must replace an ink cartridge in the middle of a print job, the quality of your printout may decline. For best results, check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before printing large or high-resolution print jobs.

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Enhanced Matte Paper Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Double-Sided Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
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Windows

4. Select the size of the paper you loaded with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless source as the Paper Size setting. 5. Select one of the portrait or landscape orientation icons as the Orientation setting. 6. Click OK. 7. Click File > Print.
1. Start your printing application and open your photo file. 2. Open the File menu and click Print, then click Properties or Preferences. 3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option. 4. Choose Sheet or Manual Roll as the Source setting. 5. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting. 6. Click the Borderless checkbox. 7. Select your paper size as the Size setting. 8. Select Portrait or Landscape as the orientation setting. 9. Click the Page Layout tab, then adjust the Expansion setting. Choose Min for the least amount of image expansion (with a chance that there may be small borders around the edges) or Max for the greatest amount of expansion (some of the image will be cut off around the edges, but it will extend to the edge of the paper). 10. Click OK. 11. Click OK or Print. 8. For the Printer setting, select Stylus Photo R2400. 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.
Note: If you cant choose your paper type, check your Page Setup settings to make sure you selected the correct paper size and source.
11. Move the slider to the Quality setting. 12. Choose Expansion from the pop-up menu, then adjust the Expansion setting. Choose Min for the least amount of image expansion (with a chance that there may be small borders around the edges) or Max for the greatest amount of expansion (some of the image will be cut off around the edges, but it will extend to the edge of the paper). 13. Click Print.

Mac OS X

1. Start your printing application and open your photo file. 2. Click File > Page Setup. 3. Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Format for setting.

Select Stylus Photo R2400 as the Format for setting Select the size of the paper you loaded here

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.
Caution: When you dont turn on your printer for a long time, print quality can decline, so turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
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This section explains how to clean the print head using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility and the Head Cleaning utility. Use the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility first, to let the printer check and clean the nozzles. If you still notice problems with quality, you can manually clean the print head.
Note: You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for three seconds (when the red H ink light is off).
If you still have print quality problems, check the solutions in the Users Guide. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.
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 5.) 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. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R2400, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about two minutes, during which the printer makes noise and the green P power light flashes.
Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
The Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility prints a nozzle check pattern that the printer then reads to see if you have any clogged nozzles. If cleaning is needed, the printer automatically cleans the print head. 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 5.) 2. Load several sheets of plain, letter-size (8.inches) paper in the printers sheet feeder.
Note: Sizes smaller than letter, including 8.inches, wont
3. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Auto Head Cleaning. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R2400, click OK, and select Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The printer prints and examines the nozzle check pattern shown below. If cleaning is necessary, it then cleans the print head and prints and checks another nozzle check pattern.

4. When the green P power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer. Click Print nozzle check pattern, then click Print (Windows) or click Confirmation, then click Next (Macintosh). The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or lines (as shown below), click Finish.
5. The utility prints and checks up to five times. If some print head nozzles are still clogged, it displays an on-screen message telling you to manually clean the print head. Follow the instructions in the next section to clean the print head, if necessary.
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If the pattern has white lines or gaps (as shown below), click Clean to clean the print head again.
Manually Aligning the Print Head
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load 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. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R2400, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click the Manual button, then click OK.
If you dont see any improvement after cleaning the print head three or four times, check the solutions in the Users Guide. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then clean the print head again.

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. You can have the printer automatically check and align the print head or you can check and adjust the alignment yourself.
Automatically Aligning the Print Head
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load 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. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R2400, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. You see a screen like this: You see a screen like this as the printer prints an alignment check pattern: 5. On the check page, select the box in each pattern that has the least noticeable lines in it. You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe. Select one box for each pattern numbered 1 through 3. Then enter the box number for each pattern in the boxes on the screen. If box #5 is not the best-aligned box in each pattern, click Realignment to print another test page and repeat this step. 6. When box #5 is the best-aligned in all the patterns, click Finish.

Cleaning the Printer

4. Click the Automatic button, if necessary, then click OK. 5. On the next screen, click Start. The printer then prints and checks an alignment pattern. It then prints and checks two more patterns. 6. When alignment is finished, click Finish on the last screen. 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 interface cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the paper feeders.

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3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the paper support and printer cover closed as you clean the printer. 4. If you need to clean ink out of the inside of the printer, use a soft cloth to clean only the black plastic area shown below:
Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its new location.
4. Remove any paper from the printer, then remove the roll paper holder, if it is installed. 5. Close the output tray and the paper support. 6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. 7. Keep the printer level as you transport it. 8. After transporting the printer, remove all the tape. 9. Test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 13); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 15).

Clean here only

Related Documentation
Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Start Here sheet Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Users Guide Epson Stylus Photo R2400 CD-ROM Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Reference Guide (on CD-ROM) CPD-19427 CPD-19428 CPD-19426
WARNING: Dont touch the gears or rollers inside the printer. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Dont get water on the printer components and dont spray or apply 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 move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or a similar one. Follow these steps: 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 3. Open the printer cover and tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case using tape. Then close the printer cover.
Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case
16 - Epson Stylus Photo R2400