Select this check box when the print speed is extremely slow or when the print head stops for a few minutes while printing.
Page Rendering Mode (for Windows XP and 2000) When spooling RAW datatype, print progress as displayed by the progress meter may differ from actual print progress. Spooling RAW datatype requires less resources than EMF, so some problems ("Insufficient memory/disk space to print", "Slow print speed", etc.) can be solved by selecting the Always spool RAW datatype check box.
Try using this option if documents spooled in EMF format do not print correctly. Select this check box to have Windows NT based clients spool documents using the RAW format instead of the EMF (metafile) format (Windows NT based applications use the EMF format by default). Select this check box to disable printer status monitoring with EPSON Status Monitor 3.Īlways spool RAW datatype (for Windows XP and 2000) To display the progress meter every time you print, select Show Progress Meter.
This speeds up printing by using your hard disk space as a cache when printing multiple copies of your document. To print multiple copies of your document faster, select High Speed Copies.
The specific features available in the printer software vary depending on the printer model and version of Windows that you are using. Refer to the sections below for information on the available settings: You can select settings related to print speed and progress in this dialog box. Select this check box if your printouts are rubbed or smeared durring printing. If they do not match, correct the settings on the screen to match the information on the settings sheet.Ĭlick OK to exit this menu and save your settings.Īdjusts the size of the gap between the platen and the print head. Make sure the settings in the utility match the information on the printed Settings Sheet. You will see a printout similar to the one below. Letter size paper must be loaded in your printer to use this utility. If a message appears in the Current Settings window prompting you to enter settings, or if you change the printer configuration, follow the steps below to select the necessary settings manually.Ĭlick Settings Sheet in the Printer and Option Information dialog box to print out information about your printer and options. It also provides specific information regarding certain characteristics of the printer.ĭepending on the configuration of your system, the information displayed in the Printer and Option Information dialog box may be updated automatically, or may need to be entered manually.
This utility allows the printer driver to confirm printer configuration information. Use this utility to realign the print head. The print head alignment may need to be adjusted if vertical lines appear out of alignment or if white, black, dark, or light banding appears in your documents. The Print Head Alignment utility can be used to improve the print quality of your documents. You can access the Nozzle Check utility directly from the Head Cleaning utility. Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. You may need to clean the print head if you notice that print quality has declined. The Head Cleaning utility cleans the print head. If the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs cleaning, you can access the Head Cleaning utility directly from the Nozzle Check utility. Check the nozzles if you notice print quality has declined and after cleaning to confirm that the print head nozzles have been cleared. The Nozzle Check utility checks the print head nozzles for clogging. Your system is configured to support bidirectional communication. The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the USB port. This utility is only available when both of the following conditions are met: After selecting the menu, press Alt and the letter on the keyboard to open that utility.ĭo not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, or Print Head Alignment utilities if your printer is connected to your computer through a network.ĮPSON Status Monitor 3 provides you with printer status information, such as the amount of ink remaining, and checks for printer errors. The letter in parentheses after the utility name indicates the shortcut key for that utility. Refer to the section below to access the printer software.Īccessing the Printer Software for Windows To use the utilities, click the Maintenance tab in the printer software, then click the button for the utility that you want to use. Epson printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and maintain certain features of your printer from your computer.