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Epson A251B Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information Setup This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It includes information on setting up your printer and easy steps to print your first photo. Direct Print Guide This guide provides information for direct printing, troubleshooting tips and customer support information.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printer Parts ........
  • Page 4 Printer Specifications ........82...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge. ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity.
  • Page 6 AC adapter. ❏ Use only the AC adapter model A251B/E that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electrical shock, or injury.
  • Page 7 ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord and AC adapter. ❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.

  • Page 8: When Using The Printer

    Observe the following when using the printer: ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and the AC adapter. ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing.
  • Page 9 ❏ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD panel. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. ❏ If the LCD panel on your printer's control panel is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Page 10 However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ❏ Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of its packaging faces down.

  • Page 11: Printer Parts And Control Panel Functions

    Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions Printer Parts edge guides control panel Memory card slot (enlarged figure) Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/SD/MultiMediaCard memory card slot paper support paper feeder SmartMedia/xD-Picture Card memory card slot CompactFlash Type II memory card slot carrying handle...

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    cartridge compartment cover Control Panel cartridge lock lever photo cartridge external device USB connector AC inlet computer USB connector...

  • Page 13: Buttons And Lights

    Increase and decrease numbers being entered. 9.Back button: Returns to the main menu on the LCD panel. 10. On button: Turns the printer on and off. To turn off the printer power, press and hold the Power button for two seconds.

  • Page 14: Direct Printing Basics

    Direct Printing Basics Introduction This section provides information on how to print directly from a memory card using settings on the LCD panel and without the use of a computer. The instructions below provide an example of how to make settings to print a selected photo directly from a memory card.

  • Page 15: Loading Paper

    For best results, allow your prints to dry thoroughly for 24 hours before framing. Loading Paper Follow the steps below to load paper into the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the green light around Print button is on.
  • Page 16 2. Open the paper feeder, slide out the paper support and slide the left edge guide to the left. Then lower the output tray. 3. Fan a stack of paper, then tap paper on a flat surface to even the edges. 4.

  • Page 17: Loading Memory Cards

    Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details. Note: For the latest information on memory cards available for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson sales office. • MagicGate Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • Microdrive •...

  • Page 18: Inserting Memory Cards

    File names containing double-byte characters are not valid when printing directly from a memory card. Inserting memory cards 1. Turn the printer on, and open the memory card slot cover. DCF version 1.0 compliant JPEG format image files version 1.0 compliant digital camera...
  • Page 19 2. Insert a memory card as shown in the illustration. When the memory card is inserted correctly, the memory card light comes on. CompactFlash/ Memory Stick/ SmartMedia/ Microdrive Memory Stick Duo/ xD-Picture Card SD Card/ MultiMediaCard/ miniSD card When you insert a memory card, the Print Wizard appears on the panel.

  • Page 20: Summary Of Panel Setting

    If you touch the memory card when it is inserted in the printer, it may cause the printer to malfunction. ❏ Before loading the Memory Stick Duo, and miniSD Card attach the adapter provided with it.
  • Page 21 2. Copies Select the number of copies you want to print. 3. Layout On this menu, the print layout can be specified. Borderless Border Double When Borderless printing, note the following: ❏ Because this setting enlarges the image to a size slightly larger than the paper size, the portion of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper will not be printed.

  • Page 22: Basic Printing

    4. More Options Color Effects Print Zoom Template Zoom Auto Correction Small Image Enhancer Date Stamp Time Stamp P.I.F. Index Print Wizard When you have finished selecting photos, press the Back button. Then press the d button to select Copies, and press the OK button to confirm your selections.
  • Page 23 2. Press the u button to select All to print all photographs, then press the OK button. Note: You can print an index of selected photographs by selecting Several for Select Photo setting and choose the photo numbers. 3. Make sure that 1 each is indicated as the Copies setting.

  • Page 24: Single Photo Print

    Single photo print The example here is to print a single photo with Borderless and normal print quality. Index 1. From the index, find the number of the photo that you want to print. The number is printed under the photo. 2.
  • Page 25 5. Select Copies, press the OK button to open the Copies counter, select the number you want to print, then press the OK button. 6. Make sure that Borderless is indicated as the Layout setting. 7. Press the Print button and follow the message displayed on the panel.
  • Page 26 Print multiple selected photographs 1. Select Several as the Select Photo. 2. Press the u or d button to select the photo number you want to print, then press the OK button. 3. Press the u or d button to select the number of copies you want to print, then press OK button.

  • Page 27: Ejecting Memory Cards

    Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details. ❏ Do not remove memory cards or turn off power to the printer while printing or while the memory card light is flashing. Doing so can cause data to be lost.

  • Page 28: Various Setting

    Print Zoom Template This option prints the list of zoom result as a template of the selected image to carry out printing. The printer prints in a specified number which is displayed in the template. By specifying a number in that printed template list by the panel, the printer prints in the selected zoom.

  • Page 29: Auto Correction

    When the photo is zoomed, the image may become blurry depending on the resolution of the original photo. Auto Correction This printer is able to correct the color of printouts automatically. There are two kinds of correction available. By default, the setting is Enhance.

  • Page 30: Date Stamp

    None Small Image Enhancer This option can remove digital noise, or interference, from photos and increase the resolution for small images, so that they can be printed at larger sizes. Note: Images may take longer to print when this option is enabled. Date Stamp This setting is to print the date information contained in your photo data.
  • Page 31 Print Wizard The Print Wizard is a set of questions that first appear when you insert a memory card to the printer. This wizard guides you to the successful and easy settings and printing. The default setting is On. Selecting Off transits directly to the initial menu.

  • Page 32: Select Language

    Cartridge Status Memory Card Overwrite This option sets whether or not writing from a computer to a memory card is allowed when the printer is connected to the computer. By default, the setting is Enable. Enable Writing to the card from computer is allowed. Writing, deleting, formatting, and creation of files/directories are possible.

  • Page 33: Exif Print And Print Image Matching

    BT Device Address These settings are available when the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is connected to the printer. For more details, refer to the “Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter” on page 74. Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching Exif Version 2.2 (also called Exif Print, an international standard...
  • Page 34 Image Matching compatible digital camera, print command information from the camera is embedded in the photo data. The print command then instructs the printer how to correct color and details based on information stored at the moment the photo was taken.

  • Page 35: Printing With Dpof Files

    Printing with DPOF files This printer conforms to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) version 1.10. DPOF lets you set the photo numbers and the number of copies for photos on the digital camera before you print. To create DPOF compliant data, you must use a digital camera that supports DPOF.

  • Page 36: Printing With A Frame

    Printing with a Frame You can print photos with frames by editing frames using the PIF DESIGNER software and saving them with the EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool software. Before printing, the frames must be saved to a memory card. For details, see the online Reference Guide.
  • Page 37 3. Select the desired PRINT Image Framer data from the Layout menu. The PRINT Image Framer data file is displayed. PRINT Image Framer data is located at the bottom of the Layout menu. 4. Specify the photos that you want to print and the number of copies of each using the Select Photo and Copies menus.

  • Page 38: Print Directly From A Digital Camera

    Adjusting settings on the digital camera It is necessary to perform the following operations on the digital camera before connecting it to the printer. For more details on the operation of the digital camera, refer to its manual. ❏ Select the photo you want to print.
  • Page 39 ❏ Your printer has two USB connectors on the back. Although you can connect a USB cable to either, Epson recommends that you use the right USB connector for connecting the digital camera and the left USB connector for connecting a portable computer or a desktop...
  • Page 40 Note: When printing is finished, disconnect the USB cable from the printer if you will be inserting a memory card into the printer’s memory card slot. Canceling printing Press the Cancel button on the printer’s control panel. If you...

  • Page 41: Backup

    ❏ The media must have enough free space for backup. ❏ The media must have only one partition. ❏ You cannot back up while printing from the computer to the printer. ❏ Do not connect the external storage device while the computer is accessing the memory card in the printer.

  • Page 42: Printing With An External Device

    ❏ Do not connect USB devices other than an external storage device, such as a printer or mouse. The printer may fail. ❏ Do not connect the external storage device while the computer is accessing the memory card inserted in the...

  • Page 43: Printing From An External Device

    Note: ❏ A USB cable is necessary in order to connect the printer with the external storage device. ❏ Use a USB cable of 1.8 meters or less. ❏ A USB hub cannot be used. ❏ Even if the printer is connected to a computer, the computer cannot recognize the external storage device.
  • Page 44 Note: ❏ If a memory card is inserted in the memory card slot, the printer does not recognize the external storage device; it prints out the photo data in the memory card. ❏ Select the folder in which the photo data you want to print out...

  • Page 45: Replacing Photo Cartridge

    Replacing Photo Cartridge Checking the Ink Supply Using the LCD panel 1. Press the u or d to select More Options, then press the OK button. 2. Press the u or d to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. 3.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Photo Cartridge

    Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. Caution: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson photo cartridges. Products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson's warranties.
  • Page 47 In addition to the ink used during an image printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation, during the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on, and during ink charging when the photo cartridge is installed in the printer.
  • Page 48 4. Slide the cartridge lock lever to the right, then down and to the left. The photo cartridge will be ejected about halfway out of the holder. Pull the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Note: ❏...
  • Page 49 ❏ If you remove the photo cartridge for later use, be sure to protect the ink supply ports from dirt and dust; store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply ports, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.
  • Page 50 7. Place the cartridge properly into the cartridge holder, then push in the cartridge until it clicks into place. 8. Slide the cartridge lock lever all the way to the right, then up slightly so that it catches. 9. Close the cartridge compartment cover.

  • Page 51: Improving Print Quality

    Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the control panel buttons. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Make sure that paper is loaded in the paper feeder.
  • Page 52 If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily (for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing), there is a problem with the printer. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. See the next section for details on cleaning the print head.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Print Head

    Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the control panel buttons. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Make sure that paper is loaded in the paper feeder.

  • Page 54: Aligning The Print Head

    Note: ❏ If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the printer off and leave it alone overnight. Then, do the nozzle check again, and repeat the head cleaning if necessary. ❏ If the print quality still has not improved, your photo cartridge may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.
  • Page 55 3. Press the u or d button to select More Options, then press 4. Press the u or d button to select Maintenance, then press OK button. 5. Press d button to position the cursor at Align Print Head and press the OK button.

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Printer

    Keep the output tray closed to prevent water from getting inside. 5. If the inside of the printer accidentally gets soiled with ink, wipe it off with a damp cloth.

  • Page 57: Transporting The Printer

    Follow the steps below. Caution: ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    LCD panel. Error Display Ink out. (T557) The genuine EPSON photo cartridge listed above is recommended for replacement. The internal pad that absorbs ink during head cleaning has become saturated. (T557) The genuine EPSON photo cartridge listed above is recommended for replacement.*...
  • Page 59 See your printer manual for information about clearing the error. * The photo cartridge for this printer includes an internal pad to absorb ink discharged during head cleaning. In the event that the pad becomes saturated, the photo cartridge must be replaced even if there is ink remaining.

  • Page 60: Epson Status Monitor

    If a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the Progress Meter window. When the ink is out, click the How To button in the EPSON Status Monitor or Progress Meter window, and EPSON Status Monitor will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure.

  • Page 61: Print Quality Problems

    & See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 54 ❏ Use up photo cartridge within six months after opening its package. ❏ Use the genuine Epson photo cartridge. ❏ Check the LCD panel. If the ink icon is flashing or a message is displayed, replace the photo cartridge.

  • Page 62: Incorrect Or Missing Colors

    & See “Consumable products” on page 72 ❏ Use a genuine Epson photo cartridge. ❏ Make sure that the printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted.

  • Page 63: Printout Problems Not Related To Print Quality

    ❏ Load and eject dry paper several times. If the problem persists, ink may have leaked inside the printer. In this event, check the photo cartridge and replace it if it has leaked.

  • Page 64: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

    ❏ The paper stack fits under the tabs inside the edge guide. ❏ Paper is not jammed inside the printer. If it is, remove the jammed paper. & See “The paper jams” on page 64 ❏...

  • Page 65: Paper Is Not Ejected Fully Or Is Wrinkled

    ❏ The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed 20. ❏ The left edge guide is adjusted to fit your paper. ❏ The printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted.

  • Page 66: Printer Does Not Print

    Printer Does Not Print LCD panel is off ❏ Press the P On button to make sure that the printer is on. ❏ Turn off the printer and make sure that the power cord is securely plugged in. ❏ Make sure that your outlet works and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer.

  • Page 67: Printing Problem When Using Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

    Printing Problem when Using Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter If you are having difficulties using your printer with the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, see the following: & See “Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter” on page 74 Canceling Printing If you encounter problems while printing, you may need to cancel printing.

  • Page 68: Contacting Customer Support

    Internet, access that site at: http://support.epson.net/PictureMate/ Regional Customer Services If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance.
  • Page 69 For users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Telephone (UK) (The Republic of Ireland) For users in the Middle East E-mail Telephone For users in Scandinavia Telephone http://www.epson.co.uk 08701 637 766 01 679 9016 http://www.epson.com epson_support@compubase.co.ae +971 4 352 4488 +971 4 351 6617 http://www.epson.com...
  • Page 70 Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 9h00 à 20h00 sans interruption http://www.epson.fr/support/selfhelp/french.htm pour accéder à l'AIDE EN LIGNE. http://www.epson.fr/support/services/index.shtml pour accéder aux SERVICES du support technique. For user in Germany EPSON Service Center c/o Exel Hünxe GmbH Werner-Heisenberg-Strase 2 46569 Hünxe www.epson.co.za (011) 444-5223 or 0800 600 578...
  • Page 71 For user in Italy EPSON Italia S.p.a. Via M. Viganò de Vizzi, 93/95 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) Tel. 02.660.321 Fax. 02.612.36.22 Assistenza e Servizio Clienti TECHNICAL HELPDESK 02.268.300.58 http://www.epson.it For users in Spain E-mail Telephone For users in Portugal E-mail Telephone http://www.epson.es...

  • Page 72: Option And Consumable Products

    The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by location. & See “Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter” on page 74 Consumable products The following photo cartridge and Epson special media are available for your printer. PictureMate PicturePack (PictureMate Photo Cartridge and 100 sheets of...
  • Page 73 Note: ❏ PictureMate also gives excellent results using EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper. ❏ Please check your local EPSON customer support website where to buy or visit your local dealer. & See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 68...

  • Page 74: Using The Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter

    Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter About the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter The optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is a wireless communication module used to print from digital cameras and other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology without cables when connected to the printer.
  • Page 75 1. Insert the Adapter connector into the external device USB connector as shown below. Caution: Do not connect this product while the printer is operating. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction. 2. The Adapter’s light comes on for one second. If the LED does not turn on, disconnect the Adapter from the printer, then reconnect it.

  • Page 76: Bluetooth Settings

    ❏ Do not remove this product by pulling on its upper section. Doing so may damage the product. Bluetooth Settings Use the LCD panel on the printer to make settings for Bluetooth wireless communication. & See “Making settings” on page 78...

  • Page 77: Outline Of Settings

    0 through 9. To make the Device Name setting take effect, turn the printer off and then back on. This mode allows devices enabled with Bluetooth to freely discover the printer and print.
  • Page 78 Making settings 1. Connect the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter to your printer. & See “Connecting and Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter” on page 75 Caution: Be sure that the printer is not operating before connecting this product. Otherwise, the printer may malfunction.
  • Page 79 Encryption setting, the Passkey must be entered into a Bluetooth wireless-capable device before it can communicate with and print from the printer. The default Passkey is 0000. To change the Passkey, follow the instructions below. A Passkey of 1234 is used as an example.
  • Page 80 5. When Apply appears, press the OK button to activate the Passkey. Printing Print settings are made using both the printer’s LCD panel and the device sending the print job. Refer to the following table to determine where to make each setting.
  • Page 81 For more information about printing from Bluetooth wireless-capable digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, mobile PCs and other Bluetooth wireless-capable device, refer to the documentation for both the device and the printer.

  • Page 82: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printer Dimensions Printable area Paper tray capacity Weight Storage Width: 256 mm (10.0 inches) Depth: 146 mm (5.7 inches) Height: 147 mm (5.8 inches) Printing Width: 256 mm (10.0 inches) Depth: 304 mm (11.9 inches) Height: 162 mm (6.4 inches)
  • Page 83 Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Environmental Temperature Humidity * Stored in a shipping container ** Without condensation...
  • Page 84 Voltage Requirements * Maximum capacity is 128 MB. ** Adapter required. A251B AC 100 - 120 V, 50 - 60 Hz DC 42 V, 0.4 A 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95°F) CF Type II card slot Compatible with “CF+ and CompactFlash Specification 1.4”...

  • Page 85: Photo Cartridge

    Photo Cartridge PictureMate Photo Cartridge (T557) Color Black. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red and Blue Cartridge life Within 6 months of opening the package, at 25°C [77°F] Temperature Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Transit: -30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) Freezing:* -11°C (12.2°F)

  • Page 86: Standards And Approvals

    Standards and Approvals Printer U.S. model: European model: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Australian model: AC Adapter U.S. model: Safety European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Australian model: Safety FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B...

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