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    ®
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    may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using ink jet printers, digital cameras, and scanners. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and PRINT Image
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    8 About Your Documentation 9 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 10 Launching the Animations 10 Launching the Manual 11 LOADING PAPER 13 Loading Single Sheets 13 Loading Roll Paper 14 Loading Envelopes 17 Loading Special Papers 19 Storing Your Photos 20 PRINTING IN WINDOWS 21
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    Photos and Paper 67 Printing on Card Stock or Matte Board 69 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 73 Cleaning the Print Head 73 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 74 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 75 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 76 Checking the Ink Supply 76 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 77 Ink Cartridge
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    Problems 100 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 102 Windows 102 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 102 Macintosh OS X 103 Where To Get Help 103 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 105 Windows System Requirements 105 Macintosh System Requirements 105 Important Safety Instructions 106 Ink Cartridge
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    6 Contents
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    Welcome! Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 900 is a full-featured photo and CD/DVD printer. Outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ EPSON's 6-color photo inks let you print up to 5760 × 720 optimized dpi (dots per inch) ■ Ultra fine 4-picoliter ink droplets give you finer shadow detail,
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    support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on-screen access to information about your printer. It includes EPSON Print Show animated tutorials on loading roll paper, loading CDs and DVDs, replacing ink cartridges
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    requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Loading all types of paper ■ printer. Tips contain hints for better printing. For more details about your printer, see your Print Show animated tutorials and User's Guide,
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    paper, loading CDs or DVDs, or changing an ink cartridge? Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view printer animations that quickly show you how. EPIC also includes an on-screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the
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    movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. Click a topic to view a movie 4. Click Exit to exit EPSON Print Show. Launching the Manual 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. 2. Click User's Guide. You see this screen: Click a topic 3. Click on the topic you want to view
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    12 Welcome!
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    " on page 19 For information about loading paper in the manual feed slot see "Printing on CDs and Special Media" on page 47. Loading Single Sheets 1. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder. 2. Slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). 3. Open the output
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    into the printer top edge first. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. ■ Load up to approximately 100 sheets of plain paper at time. Loading Roll Paper You can load the following types and sizes of roll paper: Paper name Roll sizes EPSON Premium Glossy Photo
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    uncurl it. Avoid touching the printable surface of the roll paper. 4. Remove any paper that's in the sheet feeder at the top of the printer. Then remove the paper support, lower the output tray, and turn on the printer. 5. Make sure the paper thickness lever is set to the position. Loading Paper 15
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    6. Install the roll paper holders on the printer. Insert the left holder into the far left slot, then approximately six inches of paper and insert it into the sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). 8. Hold the paper in place by the edges and press
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    . 2. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge left, printable side up, against the right edge of the sheet feeder. 3. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes (but not too tightly). Loading Paper 17
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    or Media Type setting ■ The correct envelope size as the Size (Windows) or Paper Size (Macintosh) setting ■ Landscape as the Orientation setting For instructions on selecting these settings, see: ■ "Printing in Windows" on page 21 ■ "Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x" on page 32 ■ "Printing with
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    Papers To load EPSON ink jet papers, follow these guidelines: Paper type Loading capacity Premium Bright White Paper 100 sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 65 sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 30 cards with a support sheet beneath the stack Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Paper 20 sheets
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    With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored. Tip: For best results, always
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    you print, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper. That's why
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    Print. You see a Print window like this one: Select your printer name here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is selected. 3. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or
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    on page 25 for instructions on selecting Photo RPM. 6. Select the paper Type for the paper you've loaded. See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on page 27 for more information about paper types. 7. Select other settings as shown above. Tip: For more information about printer
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    can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see how much ink you have left. Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Selecting Default Settings Your printer settings only apply to the program you're currently using. If you want, you can change the
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    Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode. For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the ? or Help button. If you want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer
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    4. Once you've finished selecting advanced settings, you can: ■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print. ■ Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings. ■ Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 5 to select layout options. 5. Select the following
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    so your printer knows what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self
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    For instructions on printing borderless photos on roll EPSON Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) EPSON Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 4 × 6 5 × 7 8 × 10 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) EPSON Premium Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON
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    the type of document you're printing Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Type setting. 4. Choose Sheet as the paper Source setting. 5. Select one of the following paper types: ■ Matte Paper Heavyweight
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    30 Printing in Windows
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    photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer Make sure you check your printer settings every time you print. See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings: ■ "Printing with
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    to 9.x Before you begin make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described in "Installing Your Printer Driver" on page 87. 1. From the File menu, select you're using Select Color or Black Ink Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing 32 Printing on a Macintosh
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    button and see "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings" on page 38 for instructions on selecting Photo RPM. 5. You can also do the following: ■ Click to to preview your printout. ■ Click to check your ink levels. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 6. Click Print. Printing
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    IV from the Application menu in the upper right corner of your screen. You see the EPSON Monitor window: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click to check ink levels Click here to show or hide the print settings Note: If you're not using background printing and
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    name from the list Select your paper size Select your document or image orientation 2. Select your printer from the Format for drop-down list. Tip: To print with minimized margins feature, select Stylus Photo 900 (Standard - Minimize Margins) from the Format for list. Make sure you choose the same
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    Ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Note: For more information about printer settings , click the Help button. The Quality setting on this screen gives you the best combination of quality and print speed for most prints. For the highest print quality (Photo
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    color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software ■ Summary, to view a list of all your selections ■ Save the bottom of your desktop. With OS X 10.2.x, double-click Stylus Photo 900 in the Printer List window. You see a screen like this: 11. Monitor the
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    resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts. 1. On the printer settings window, click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list to open it. Click Custom, then choose: Economy (to save ink on plain paper) or ColorSync (to match printed colors with compatible
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    options here Select color management settings here Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode. For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the ? button
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    at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts. 1. On the printer settings window, click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list to open it. Click Custom, then choose: Economy (to save ink on plain paper) or ColorSync (to match printed colors with compatible device
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    Management from the Print Settings pull-down menu Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode. For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click Help. 5. Click
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    so your printer knows what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self
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    Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Photo Paper Paper type or Media Type setting Matte Paper - Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper See these sections for instructions on selecting printer
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    menu and click Print. 9. Select one of the following Media Types: ■ Matte Paper - Heavyweight ■ Photo Paper ■ Glossy Photo Paper ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Premium Luster Photo Paper ■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 10. Select Quality (for higher quality) or Speed (for faster printing) using the
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    ) 3. Select Stylus Photo 900(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) in the Format for drop-down list. Caution: When printing borderless photos, select one of the supported paper sizes listed in the table on page 43; never select a custom or unsupported paper size or ink may spray inside your printer. 4. Select
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    the File menu and click Print. You see the following: Select Stylus Photo 900(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) 8. Select Stylus Photo 900(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) in the Printer drop-down list. Note: Make sure you chose the same printer that you selected in step 3. 9. Select Print Settings from the list
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    CDs and Special Media Your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 gives you several options for specialized printing: ■ You can print directly on ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs using your own photos, text, and artwork. ■ You can print a series of photos on roll paper. ■ You can use the manual feed slot to print on
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    Roller Before you print on CDs or DVDs, it's a good idea to clean the roller inside the printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and letter-size paper is loaded. 2. Press the paper button to feed the paper
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    Print CD to create and print a design with images, graphics, and text. You can use your own photos or choose from a selection of photographic and abstract images included with the program. Note: EPSON Print CD software is not available for Mac OS X. The easiest way to create your own design is to
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    4. To change the background image, click the Background icon (Windows) or choose Background from the Insert menu (Macintosh). You see a window like the following: Click here to select a new background image Windows Macintosh 5. Click Select Image (Windows) or Select Background (Macintosh). You see
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    If you want to choose one of your own images, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Click the File tab, then click Browse to locate the folder where your images are stored and click OK. You see thumbnail images of all the files in the folder. Select your image and click OK. ■ Macintosh: Locate the
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    's a good idea to print it on a sheet of plain paper before printing on a CD or DVD. Make sure you have plain paper loaded in the printer, then follow the instructions in "Printing Your Design" on page 56 to print. When you're ready to load a CD or DVD, follow the
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    is burned on your ink-jet printable CDs or DVDs you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for "Adjusting the Print Position" on page 57 and "Adjusting 59. Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly
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    3. Place the CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face-up. 4. Slide the edge guide to the right to make room for the tray. 54 Printing on CDs and Special Media
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    5. Insert the tray against the left side of the feeder. 6. Open the printer cover and push the tray into the printer, aligning the white line on the tray with the edges of the printer rollers. Printer rollers White line 7. Slide the edge guide against the tray. Printing on CDs and Special Media 55
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    ready to print. 1. Open the File menu and select Printer Settings (Windows) or Page Setup (Macintosh). 2. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual or Manual Feed. Windows Macintosh Select the Manual or Manual Feed paper source 56 Printing on CDs and
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    print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. To allow the ink to dry fully, wait at least 24 hours before playing damage your printer. If you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for " printer, as described on page 53. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. Printing on CDs and Special Media 57
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    3. Follow the instructions in "Printing Your Design" on page 56 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual or Manual Feed. 4. Select Print from the File menu, or click the Print button. You see this screen: Windows Select this setting Macintosh 5.
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    save the measurements to the EPSON Print CD program. Adjusting the Print Density If ink smears on your printed CDs or EPSON Print CD. 3. Follow the instructions in "Printing Your Design" on page 56 to make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to Manual or Manual
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    let it dry for at least 24 hours. Then check the saturation levels again. Note: You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in EPSON Print CD to adjust color saturation. See "Designing CDs and DVDs" on page 49 for instructions. 60 Printing on CDs and Special Media
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    in Windows or Macintosh. ■ "Windows" below ■ "Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x" on page 63 ■ "Macintosh OS X" on page 64 ■ "Removing Your Photos and Paper" on page 67 Windows 1. Open your photo file and resize it as necessary. 2. Open the File menu and click Print. 3. Click Properties or Preferences. You see
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    Mode: Prints multi-page documents as individual pages. When the Print page frame option is checked, the printer prints a dashed line between each page. 7. Click Borderless if you want to print borderless photos. 8. Select one of the following as the paper Type, depending on the paper you're using
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    Source. 5. Click Borderless if you want to print borderless photos. 6. Select one of the following Roll Paper Options: ■ Banner Mode: Makes multi-page documents print as one large page. When the Save roll paper option is checked, the printer stops printing after the last word or image is printed
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    Page Setup. You see this screen: Select your printer name from the list 3. Select Stylus Photo 900(Roll Paper) in the Format for drop-down list. To print borderless photos, select Stylus Photo 900(Roll Paper - Borderless) or Stylus Photo 900(Roll Paper - Borderless Banner). Caution: When printing
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    6. Open the File menu and select Print. Select the same printer name you chose in step 3 7. Select Stylus Photo 900(Roll Paper) from the Printer drop-down list. If you selected a different Roll Paper option, make sure you select the same one as you chose in step 3. Note: Make sure
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    as individual pages. When the Print page frame option is checked, the printer prints a dashed line between each page. 10. Select Print Settings from the paper you're using: ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ■ Premium Luster Photo Paper 12. Select Quality (for higher print
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    job or cut off the photos and remove the paper from the printer. 1. Press the roll paper button to print a cutting line. The printer feeds the paper to the . The paper feeds backwards out of the printer. You can also set the paper thickness lever to the manual feed position, then turn the knobs to
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    remove the roll paper from the holder. 6. Return the unused roll to its original package. Store your printouts in resealable plastic bags, photo albums, or glass-covered picture frames. Keep both printed and unused roll paper away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. 68 Printing
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    can use the manual feed slot in the back of the printer to print on white card stock or matte board up to 1.3 mm (0.051 inch or 51 mil) thick, in the following sizes: letter, legal, or A4 size. Before you start, remove the paper support. Then turn the printer on. (The printer must be
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    card stock against the left side of the manual feed slot, with the side you want to print on facing up. 5. Slide the card stock into the printer until the leading edge is 1 cm (0.4 inches) from the gray rollers. Printer rollers 1 cm 6. Slide the edge guide against the card stock. 70 Printing on
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    sure the paper thickness lever is set correctly, then press the button again. 9. Before you print, make sure you select Manual or Manual Feed as the paper source in your printer software (see "Printing in Windows" on page 21 or "Printing on a Macintosh" on page 31). When you're finished printing
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    72 Printing on CDs and Special Media
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    Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter to keep your printer working at its best and to prepare it for moving, if necessary: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 76 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 81 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 84
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    button, then click the Head Cleaning button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP 900 in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 45 seconds. The
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    cleaning three or four times, refer to "Problems and Solutions" on page 94. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any dried ink to soften-and then try cleaning the print ; see "Running the Head Cleaning Utility" on page 74 for instructions. Maintaining Your Printer 75
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    : Double-click the icon on the Windows taskbar. You see a window like this: ■ Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: From the File menu, select Print, then click the ink icon. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 900 > Status Monitor. 76 Maintaining Your
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    T007201 T009201 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 EPSON's warranty. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www
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    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 power light should be on, but
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    is on the right and the black is on the left. 3. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. 5. Remove the new cartridge from its package. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on top. Caution: Don
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    7. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it snaps in place. 8. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 80 Maintaining
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    click the Print Head Alignment button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP 900 in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page. You see this window: Maintaining Your
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    this step. 6. After you click Next, you see this window: 7. Click Print to print the first pattern on the next test page. 82 Maintaining Your Printer
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    8. After it prints, remove and reload the test page as shown, with pattern row #1 on the right. 9. Click Print again to print the second test pattern. 10. On the test page, select a box for columns 1 and 2 that does not contain any light or dark banding. Maintaining Your Printer 83
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    Then click Realignment to print another test page and repeat steps 6 through 11. 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 cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft
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    the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Open the printer cover and turn on the printer. Wait printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 3. Remove any paper from the printer, then remove the paper support
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    4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder with the plastic insert that came with your printer (or secure it to the case with tape). Plastic insert Caution: Be sure to remove the insert after installing the printer in its new location. 5. Close the printer cover, push in the output
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    in several phases. Follow the instructions in the two sections below, first to install your printer driver, and then to install additional software. Installing Your Printer Driver 1. Make sure your printer is connected and turned on. Then turn on your Macintosh. 2. Insert the EPSON CD-ROM in your CD
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    OS 8 and 9 Installer icon in the window that opens. 2. Click EPSON Printer Information Center, then follow the instructions on the screen to install it on your desktop. 3. Click Photo Software and click the button for each program to learn more about it. If you want the program, click Install and
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    Miscellaneous Problems" on page 100 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 102 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 103 Tip: It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are
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    Printer Parts Sheet feeder Edge guide Paper support Output tray Roll paper button Ink button Output tray extension Power button Paper button Printer cover Roll paper holders USB interface Parallel interface Manual feed slot Manual feed edge guide Paper thickness lever 90 Solving Problems
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    (see "Removing Your Photos and Paper" on page 67). The paper thickness lever is set incorrectly. Set the paper thickness lever to the correct setting for the paper that you loaded in the printer. See "Loading Paper" on page 13 for instructions. One of the cartridges is low on ink. Check the message
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    EPSON as described in "Where To Get Help" on page 103. 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. 2. Disconnect the printer the printer's ROM version number, an ink counter
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    , or your software may not be installed correctly. ■ If the test page doesn't print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" on page 94. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in "Where To Get Help" on page 103. 5. Turn off the
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    you turn it on. ■ Make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and no packing material remains in the printer. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Make sure your printer is turned on and its cable is securely
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    , as described in "Setting Up Network Printing" in your on-screen User's Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 73 for instructions. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it's tilted or at an angle. Place it on
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    Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; see page 76. 96 Solving Problems ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); See "Printing on a Macintosh" on page 31 for instructions. ■ Align the print head as described on page 81. ■ Make sure Maximum
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    EPSON papers for proper saturation and ink for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see "Checking the Ink , face up. For best results, use genuine EPSON paper. Your printout is grainy. ■ Use a instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see "Checking the Ink
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    for instructions. ■ page 38 for details. Paper Problems Paper doesn't eject fully or feed correctly or jam in the printer. ■ If paper doesn't feed guide snugly, but not too tightly, against the paper. Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide printer. Follow the steps in "Printing on Card
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    correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Cut the end of in "Loading Roll Paper" on page 14. CD/DVD Printing Problems Images and text are not centered on the CD/DVD. Adjust the Designing CDs and DVDs" on page 49. Make sure you're using ink-jet printable CDs. Printed CDs or DVDs are dirty. Clean the roller
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    instructions. You see incorrect characters. ■ Make sure the interface cable is securely connected at both ends and meets the system requirements on page 105. 100 Solving Problems ■ Make sure your printer User's Guide. ■ If you're using Macintosh OS X make sure you choose the same printer in the
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    ■ If you're using the manual feed slot, make sure the card stock is loaded as described Roll Paper" on page 61. Too many copies are printing. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for multiple copies. Image size/position is incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper
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    Click Start, and select Programs or All Programs. 2. Point to Epson or EPSON Printers, then select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. 3. In the next window, select EPSON Stylus Photo 900 and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to
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    telephone services listed below: Service World Wide Web Automated Telephone Services Access From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information
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    ■ Computer configuration and operating system version ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 104
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    end) Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: ■ An Apple® iMac™ or eMac™ series, Power Macintosh® G3 or G4, PowerBook®, or iBook™ ■ Mac OS 8.6 through 9.x, or OS X 10.1.x to 10.2.x (certain features not supported) ■ 128MB or more of available RAM
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    on its side, or turn it upside-down. This may allow ink to leak from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Caution: Always turn the printer off using the power button. Don't switch off the power strip
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    Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. ■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
  • Epson C11C501061 | Printer Basics - Page 108
    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B211A ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
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    the date of original purchase. EPSON also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer's specified usage, which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer. For warranty service, you must provide proof
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    ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions. Some
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    112 Requirements and Notices
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    , 92 to 93 Chooser, Macintosh, 32, 88, 100 Cleaning print head, 73 to 75 printer, 84 roller, 48 Color management menu, Macintosh OS X, 41 settings, 25, 39 Color problems, 97 ColorLife Photo Paper, 19, 27, 42 ColorSync, 37, 38, 40, 98 Control panel, 90 to 92 Controlling printing Macintosh OS 8.6 to
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    69 to 71 Help EPSON, 103 to 104 High Speed setting, 95, 96 I ICM (Image Color Management) setting, 25, 98 Incorrect characters, 100 colors, 97 margins, 100 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 24, 33, 76 to 77 ordering, 77 problems, solving, 91, 94 replacing, 76 to 81 safety instructions, 78, 107 Ink Jet
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    printing, 94 Noise, printer, 94, 95 Nozzle Check, 92 to 93 O Orientation setting envelopes, 18 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, 44 Macintosh OS X, 45 Windows, 23, 29 P Page Setup, Macintosh, 32, 35 Paper EPSON, 19, 27, 42 feeding problems, 98 heavy stock, 69 to 71 loading in manual feed slot, 69 to
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    , 73 to 86 noise, 94, 95 parts, 90 problems, 91 to 101 transporting, 85 to 86 Printer Information Center, 8, 10 to 11 Printing advanced, 25 problems, solving, 99 removing, 67 to 68 storing, 68 S Safety instructions, 106 to 107 Self Adhesive Sheets, 19, 27, 42 Semigloss Photo Paper, 19, 27, 42 Service
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    Software installation problems, solving, 94 installing, 87 to 88 photo, 8 Print CD, 8, 49 to 52, 56 to 60 reinstalling, 102 to 103 uninstalling, 102 to 103 SoundAdvice, 103 Stickers, 19, 27, 42 Support, 103 to 104 System requirements, 105 T Technical support, 103 to 104 Testing printer, 92 to 93
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    118 Index
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    and Ink Cartridges Use EPSON® paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned EPSON's printers all of their awards! EPSON papers are specially coated to work with EPSON genuine inks. Here are details about just a few of EPSON's papers, your printer's ink cartridges, and EPSON
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    , please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. EPSON Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Black Color Part number T007201 T009201 EPSON Papers Paper name* Size EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A4 (8.3 x 11
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