EPSON Stylus Photo 1270
Testing the Printer
You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these steps to run the printer check:
1.Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2.Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3.Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
4.Hold down the E load/eject button, then press and release the Ppower button. Continue holding down the
E load/eject button until the Ppower light starts to flash, then release it.
The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 8.)
5.To end the check, turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer.
If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the interface cable, or your computer.
If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer.
Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” in the Printer Basics book.
Printing on Special Media
Whether you print on plain paper or special media, you need to select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in the table below.
| Select this Media Type |
For this paper name... | setting |
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Plain paper and envelopes | Plain paper |
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EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper | 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper |
EPSON |
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EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper | Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper |
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper |
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EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards |
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EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive |
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Sheets |
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EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper | Photo Paper |
EPSON Photo Paper |
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| Select this Media Type |
For this paper name... | setting |
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EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper | Premium Glossy Photo |
| Paper |
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EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film | Photo Quality Glossy Film |
EPSON Photo Stickers |
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EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies | Ink Jet Transparencies |
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Matte Paper - Heavyweight | Matte Paper - Heavyweight |
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EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film | Ink Jet Back Light Film |
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Additional Media Loading Guidelines
Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your special media; they may damage the printer.
❏Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face up in the sheet feeder.
❏You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.
❏In addition to the Media Type option, remember to select the correct Paper Size for your media in the printer software.
❏If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing.
❏Some special media have a cut corner that you need to position correctly; follow any instructions in the package. Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the printable surface.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it.
When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may also need to replace it if you notice that your printouts don’t look as good as they used to. If print quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace one or both cartridges. To check the level of ink you have left, see the graphic in the printer driver (Windows) or click the 
ink level icon in the printer driver or EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh).
You cannot print if either 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.
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