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Epson R1800 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer Manual

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    User's Guide
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    Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising regarding copyright law. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PRINT Image Matching are registered
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    Guide Loading Roll Paper or Canvas Printing From Start to Finish Basic Printing in Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Customizing Your Windows Print Settings Basic Printing With Mac OS X Customizing Your Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Media Type Printing Special Photos
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    an Ink Cartridge 76 Checking the Ink Levels 77 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 77 Ink Cartridge Precautions 78 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 78 Aligning the Print Head 80 Automatically Aligning the Print Head 80 Manually Aligning the Print Head 81 Cleaning the Printer 82
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    Problems Miscellaneous Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Technical Support for Other Photo Software Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety
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    6 Contents
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    Welcome! Your Epson Stylus® Photo R1800 gives you beautiful archival prints on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes. Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ Eight individually replaceable Epson® ink cartridges let you print at up to 5760 × 1440 dpi (dots
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    to your printer driver. Visit epson.com/support. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: Epson Print CD lets you print directly on ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. Easy Photo Print works with certain photo printing applications to
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    To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains instructions on: ■ Loading all types of paper ■ Printing with Windows® or Mac OS® X ■ Printing on ink jet printable CDs and DVDs ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems At the end of
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    the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the on-screen Reference Guide, if you haven't already. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, Safari™ 1.0 or later, Mozilla® Firefox® 1.0 or later, or Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later-to view the manual. If
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    Paper Matte Double-sided* Epson Double-sided Matte Paper* Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
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    paper, including PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas Roll paper 20 and Piezo Pro® Matte Canvas holder Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs CD/DVD tray 66 * This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets larger than letter-size; smaller paper can be loaded without it
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    into the printer top edge first. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. 4. Adjust the left edge guide to fit lightly against the paper. Note: The left edge guide might move slightly during paper feeding and printing. Do not adjust the edge guide during printing. Loading Paper
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    Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 100 sheets (50 sheets for A3 or Super B sizes) Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper 80 sheets Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 1 sheet at a time * This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading
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    letter (8.5 × 11 inches), attach the matte sheet support to the top of the sheet feeder to help separate the sheets of paper: ■ Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte ■ Epson Enhanced Matte Paper ■ Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte ■ Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Follow these steps to
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    sheet support when you load other types of paper. Loading Special Paper in the Single Sheet Guide Load these types of paper in the single sheet guide: ■ Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper ■ Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White ■ Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper ■ PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper
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    right. 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. 4. Turn on the printer (the printer must be on to load paper in the single
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    5. Insert one sheet of paper against the right edge, then slide the edge guide against the sheet. 6. Guide the paper into the slot and feed it into the printer until the paper meets resistance. 18 Loading Paper
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    paper again. Paper is loaded correctly If edge is visible, 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 (see page 26 for Windows or page 31 for Macintosh). Loading Paper 19
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    , multiple photos, or panoramic images, with or without borders. The loading instructions apply to both paper and canvas, unless otherwise noted. Tip: It's a good idea to check your ink levels before loading and printing on roll paper. (See page 77.) If you need to replace an ink cartridge when roll
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    sure the end of the paper is cut straight across, with 90° corners. If the end is cut diagonally, uneven or frayed, you may have problems feeding the paper. If you are loading canvas, it is a good idea to cut the edge just before loading so that it is straight and
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    canvas, feed it 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: Don't load roll paper into the sheet feeder or the slot behind the paper support; make sure
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    uneven or frayed edge may result in misfeeds, misregistration, or reduced print quality. 10. Open the cover and look into the printer to make sure the paper is straight and has fed all is visible, reload paper Follow the instructions on page 39 to print on roll paper or canvas. Loading Paper 23
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    24 Loading Paper
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    while the printer is printing. The printer will re-adjust the edge guide once printing is complete. Tip: Whenever you print, make sure you: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine Epson papers and Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks
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    Follow these steps to print a document or image using the basic printer settings: 1. From the File menu, click Print. You see a Print window like this one: Check for your printer name here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected. 3. Click the
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    of the printer (see page 39) ■ Manual - Roll: For paper loaded in the single sheet guide (see page 16) ■ CD/DVD: For CDs or DVDs loaded in the CD/DVD tray (see page 65) 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting. See page 38 for details. Note: For printing photos without
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    Epson Status Monitor, pause printing, or respond to ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout. If ink is low, wait until printing finishes before checking ink levels or replacing a cartridge. If you replace an ink
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    screen each time you access your printer settings, select the Show this screen first checkbox. 3. The Advanced settings include the same options as the Basic settings, plus these: ■ Print quality: Lets you specify a print quality for your selected paper type, including Photo (1440 × 720 dpi), Best
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    , Contrast, Saturation, and Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color levels in your printout. ■ ICM: Uses standard color profiles for your printer to match colors in your image (in ICM-enabled applications). If you're using custom or Epson Premium ICC profiles in a program such as Photoshop, select ICM then
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    , see page 65. Note: Make sure you added your printer in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center, as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. 2. Open the Format for menu and select your printer. Select Stylus Photo R1800 Select your document or image orientation
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    in the single sheet guide, select a size with Manual - Roll as the source. ■ For borderless prints on paper loaded in the single sheet guide, select a size with Manual - Roll (Borderless) as the source. For roll paper printing instructions, see page 39. For CD/DVD printing instructions, see page 65
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    7. Open the Printer menu and select Stylus Photo R1800. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see your basic print settings. Note: In certain programs you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. Select your paper type (see page 38) Select the ink color Select
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    by the printer software (see page 37 for color management details) ■ Expansion (if you selected a Borderless option as the paper size/source setting), adjusts the borderless image size to remove borders completely ■ Extension Setting, select Thick media here to correct ink smearing when printing on
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    best results, check ink levels and replace cartridges, if necessary, before printing large or high-resolution print jobs. 15. To monitor the progress of your print job, click your printer's icon or the Print Center icon when it appears in the dock. Then double-click Stylus Photo R1800. You see this
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    on certain paper types. (Printing takes a bit longer in Photo RPM mode.) ■ High Speed: Speeds up printing by allowing printing back and forth across the page, instead of in just one direction. ■ Mirror Image: Inverts the image horizontally. ■ Finest Detail: Places ink droplets in the most precise
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    the Epson Premium ICC profiles in an application such as Adobe Photoshop, select Off (No Color Adjustment) instead. ■ No Color Adjustment: Turns off your printer's color management features so you can use ICC profiles in an ICC-aware application such as Adobe Photoshop instead. Note: To print with
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    Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Ink jet printable CDs/DVDs CD/DVD Ink jet printable CDs/DVDs with premium surface CD/DVD Premium Surface * For best results with these papers, print using premium ICC profiles. See page 49
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    Special Photos When you need to print photos using the special Stylus Photo R1800 printing features, follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Printing on Roll Paper or Canvas" below ■ "Printing Borderless Cut Sheets" on page 45 ■ "Managing Color With Profiles" on page 49 ■ "Easy Printing With
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    Premium Presentation Paper Matte. Choose Best Photo or Photo RPM and uncheck High Speed (on the Advanced screen) when printing on canvas. For the best color prints on either Epson canvas medium, make sure you use the Premium ICC profile. 4. If you'll be printing photos without any borders, click the
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    the steps on page 44 to remove your printed photos. Mac OS X 1. Start your print application, open your photo file, and resize it as necessary. 2. Click File > Page Setup. 3. Select Stylus Photo R1800 as the Format for setting: Select Stylus Photo R1800 Select the size and roll paper setting for
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    set the margins to 0 in your printing software. 5. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. 6. Click File > Print to open the printer settings dialog box. 7. For the Printer setting, select Stylus Photo R1800. Select Stylus Photo R1800 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 9. Select
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    Premium Presentation Paper Matte. Choose Best Photo or Photo RPM and uncheck High Speed when printing on canvas. For the best color prints on either Epson canvas medium, make sure you use the Premium ICC profile. 10. Select Advanced Mode, then choose a Print Quality setting. 11. Choose Roll Paper
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    ) paper light. 3. Pull the roll paper holder off the printer and remove the roll from it. 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 and canvas away from high
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    Fine Art Paper** ■ 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 paper support. See page 15. **These papers must be loaded in the single sheet guide. See page 16. Printing Special Photos 45
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    to any ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause the 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
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    Mac OS X 1. Start your printing application and open your photo file. 2. Click File > Page Setup. 3. Select Stylus Photo R1800 as the Format for setting. Select Stylus Photo R1800 as the Format for setting Select the size of the paper you loaded here 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded with a
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    7. Click File > Print. 8. For the Printer setting, select Stylus Photo R1800. 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type cut off around the edges, but it will extend to the edge of the paper). 13. Click Print. 48 Printing Special Photos
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    follow the instructions in these sections for the best results: ■ "Printing With a Color Profile" below ■ "Solving Color Management Problems" on page 58 ■ "Printing a Custom Profile Test Target" on page 59 ■ "Creating a Custom Profile" on page 62 Printing With a Color Profile To print an image
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    for your digital camera Also click the Preview box so you can see the effects of your profile choice on the screen. Tip: This is most effective when your monitor is calibrated using a hardware device such as the X-Rite® Eye-One® Display 2 or Color vision® Spyder2.TM 50 Printing Special Photos
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    . In CS3, select Photoshop Manages Colors. 5. Under Print Space: Profile or Options: Printer Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you'll use for the print. If you're printing with Epson Premium ICC profiles, select the profile that matches the print quality you want to use. Note
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    Color-Managed Photo 1. Click the Print button. 2. Select Stylus Photo R1800 from the Printer menu. 3. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 4. Select the Media Type setting for the paper you'll use for the printer. 5. Click the Advanced button. 6. If you are using an Epson Premium ICC profile
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    (No Color Adjustment) 10. Select Off (No Color Adjustment). Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment). If you don't, the printer driver will apply additional correction to the image data, producing inaccurate results. 11. Click Print to print your photo. Printing Special Photos 53
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    > Color Settings. 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults or North American Prepress 2 from the Settings pull-down menu. This sets Adobe RGB (1998) as the RGB working space and activates warning messages for profile mismatches and missing profiles. Then click OK. 4. Open the photo you want to print. 5. If
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    Assigning a profile to the image doesn't alter the image data, only the interpretation of the data by your software and how it appears on your monitor and in a printout. This is the best way to improve the color balance and contrast in your image. 8. Click OK. Selecting Your Print Settings 1. Select
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    Photoshop Manages Colors. 7. Under Profile or Printer Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you'll use for the print. If you're printing with Epson Premium ICC profiles, select the profile that matches the print quality you want to use. Note: The Epson Premium ICC profiles can be
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    Printing Your Color-Managed Photo 1. Click the Print button. 2. Make sure your printer is selected, and click the Properties or Preferences button. 3. If you are using an Epson Premium ICC profile, set the Quality Option setting to match your profile. 4. Select the Type setting for the paper you'll
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    you selected the correct profile for your printer in the Print Space - Profile menu. ■ If your printed image is lighter than expected and/or has a strong light blue cast, you probably turned on color management in both Photoshop and the Epson printer driver. Return to the instructions on page 53
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    OS X 1. Open Adobe Photoshop and open the profile target file provided by your profile-building software manufacturer. 2. If you see a missing profile screen, select Leave as is (don't color manage). 3. Select File > Print with Preview. 4. In the Print window, click the Show More Options checkbox
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    Stylus Photo R1800 from the Format for menu. 8. Select the appropriate Paper Size and Orientation settings, then click OK. 9. Click the Print button. 10. Select your printer from the Printer menu, then select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 11. Select the Media Type setting for the profile
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    if necessary), then choose Color Management in the drop-down menu. 5. Select No Color Management in Photoshop CS2 and CS3 or Same as Source for the Print Space: Profile setting in Photoshop CS and 7. 6. Click the Print button. 7. Click the Properties or Preferences button. Printing Special Photos 61
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    for each paper type and Quality Option setting you plan to print with. Creating a Custom Profile If you're creating a custom profile for your printer, follow the instructions provided with your profile-building software (such as MonacoPROFILER by X-Rite or GretagMacbeth® ProfileMaker) to create your
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    window to access the printer driver. This one-stop printing feature also prevents conflicts between software and driver settings by making them both match. Complete instructions for using Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 are provided in the Getting Started Guide installed with Photoshop Elements
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    : Select EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 Select your paper type Choose your paper size and orientation Click here for borderless printing Select other print settings Click here for more print options 6. Change your print settings, as necessary. 7. Click Print to start printing. 64 Printing Special Photos
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    on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet printable CD or DVD. The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects
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    Before you print on CDs or DVDs, you may need to clean the roller inside the printer. You can do this by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper. 1. Open the output tray and extension. 2. Open the paper support and pull up the support extensions. 3. Turn on the printer and load several
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    4. Lift up the printer cover and press in the top of the CD/DVD tray guide as shown. 5. Lower the CD/DVD tray guide. Printing on CDs and DVDs 67
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    the tray guide are aligned, as shown below. Push in only until the arrows are next to each other 8. Press the ) paper button to load the CD or DVD into printing position. It is loaded when the P power button stops flashing. 9. Use Epson Print CD to design your CD or DVD (for instructions, see the
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    file. 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected, then click Print. Macintosh Windows The printer prints your CD or DVD and ejects it on the tray. Note: After you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. To allow the ink to dry fully, wait at least 24
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    position check disk (or an extra ink jet printable CD) on the CD tray and insert it into the printer, as described on page 66. 2. Start Epson Print CD. 3. Select Print from the File menu. 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected, then click Print Position Confirmation Pattern (Windows) or
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    absorb ink differently, so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc. Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern and make adjustments as necessary. 1. Start EPSON Print CD. 2. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 66. 3. Select Print from
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    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected, then click Print Density Confirmation Pattern (Windows) or Print Density Check Pattern (Macintosh). Macintosh Windows 5. Click Print. The printer prints the pattern and ejects the tray. 6. After the pattern is printed, examine the print and make the Print Color
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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 80 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 82
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    telling you to manually clean the print head. Follow the instructions on page 75 to clean the print head, if necessary. If you still have print quality problems, check the solutions beginning on page 93. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any dried ink to soften-and
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    on EPSON Stylus Photo R1800, and select Printing Preferences. Select the Maintenance tab and click Head Cleaning. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print
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    If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is off. Caution: Don't 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
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    Ink cartridge Yellow Magenta Cyan Matte Black Photo Black Red Blue Gloss Optimizer Part number T054420 T054320 T054220 T054820 T054120 T054720 T054920 T054020 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer
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    the printer, never move the print head by hand. You cannot print if an ink cartridge is expended. Leave the expended cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be
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    place. 9. If you need to replace any other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 8. 10. Close the cartridge cover, press it down on the top until it clicks, then close the printer cover. 11. Press the H ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The green P power light and red
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    (and Faxes), right-click on EPSON Stylus Photo R1800, and select Printing Preferences. Select the Maintenance tab and click Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. You see a screen like
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    right-click on EPSON Stylus Photo R1800, and select Printing Preferences. Select the Maintenance tab and click Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click the Manual button, then
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    use a soft brush to clean the paper feeders. 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
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    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 73); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 80). Maintaining Your
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    84 Maintaining Your Printer
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    "Miscellaneous Problems" on page 98 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 100 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 101 Tip: It's a good idea to check Epson's support website periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit epson.com/support. Download instructions are posted
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    Printer Parts Paper support and extensions Left edge guide Roll paper guides Sheet feeder Printer cover Output tray Output tray extension Ink cartridge holder (in home position) Paper support closed CD/DVD tray guide Buttons and lights (control panel) Roll paper edge guide USB port Roll paper
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    tray is in the wrong position. On: an ink cartridge is expended. Flashing: an ink cartridge is low on ink. On: printer is turned on. Flashing: printer is receiving a print job, printing, replacing or charging ink, cleaning the print head, or moving the output tray position. Solving Problems 87
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    light flashes Red H ink light flashes Red H ink light on Red ) paper light on 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, then follow the
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    is on Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes 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 CD/DVD tray guide is open. Turn off the printer, open the printer cover, and remove any jammed or
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    the interface cable, and turn on your printer and computer. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about two and a half minutes. Wait
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    described in your on-screen Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ The print head 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 a flat, stable surface. Solving Problems 91
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    for awhile. Your printer is performing routine maintenance. Printing is too slow. Increase your system's memory (RAM). For the fastest printing: ■ Select Draft (Windows) or set the and turn Finest Detail off, if available. ■ If your printer is connected to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices
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    absorption of Epson inks. If you use a paper not listed under the supported paper types, you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems in your printouts; see page 11. ■ Align the print head as described on page 80. ■ Select the Thick paper checkbox in your printer software. Access the
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    ; see your software documentation. ■ Make sure you're not printing a PostScript® file. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure Color ink is selected (Macintosh), even when printing black and white photographs. ■ Clean the print head; see page 73 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old
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    on the left edge guide. ■ If you are loading multiple sheets of matte paper that are larger than letter-size, use the matte paper support. See page 15. ■ Paper dust may have built up on the paper rollers. Use Epson Ink Jet Printer Cleaning Sheets (part number S041150) to clean the rollers. Caution
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    the sheet through two more times. Then discard the cleaning sheet. Paper sheets jam in the printer. Press the ) paper button to eject the jammed paper. If that doesn't work, try the following: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove any jammed paper from the printer's output tray. 96 Solving Problems
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    jammed inside. Roll paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ Cut the end of the paper straight across. If the Paper Size (Mac OS X). Other settings will feed too much paper. See page 39 for instructions. ■ If extra paper feeds, press the z roll paper button for three seconds to rewind
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    the printer software or the mirror setting in your program. See page 29 (Windows) or page 36 (Macintosh) for instructions. The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in the Print window, or in the Macintosh Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. ■ Clean the print head; see
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    of the feeder with the left edge guide snug against it. ■ Make sure the Borderless setting is set correctly for your margins; see page 39 for roll paper or page 45 for cut sheets. Too many copies printed. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for
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    photo software or the Epson Reference Guide. Windows 1. Click Start, and select Programs or All Programs. 2. Point to Epson or EPSON Printers, then select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall.1 3. In the next window, select EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions
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    to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo R1800) ■ Product
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    genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Technical Support for Other Photo Software Software nik Multimedia
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    -1394 (FireWire) connection: an OHCI-compliant IEEE-1394 port and an IEEE-1394 cable; FireWire connection not supported in Windows Vista Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, we recommend that your system has: ■ An Apple® Mac-class computer with one or more: PowerPC® G4
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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 Ppower button. Don't switch off the power strip
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    water. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch a cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by hand. You may damage the printer. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use can result
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    comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there
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    Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B321A Requirements and Notices
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    any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or
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    you use this product for continuous production or similar high duty purposes, none of the needed repairs, maintenance or service from such use will be covered by your Epson Limited Warranty. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
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    110 Requirements and Notices
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    with, 98 Characters, incorrect, 99 Checking printer, 90 Cleaning print head, 73 to 76 printer, 82 roller, 66 Cleaning sheets, 95 Color management menu, Macintosh, 34 problems, 58 settings, 29 to 30, 34, 37, 49 to 62 with color profiles, 49 to 62 Color problems, 58, 94 ColorSync, 37 Control panel
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    , 45 Grainy prints, 94 H Head Cleaning utility, 75 to 76 Help Epson, 101 to 102 other software, 102 see also Troubleshooting High Speed setting, 92 to 93 112 Index I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 30, 57, 62 Incorrect characters, 99 colors, 58, 94 margins, 99 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 77
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    software, Epson, 69 to 72 Print Center, Macintosh, 35 Print dialog box, Windows, 26, 28 Print head aligning, 80 to 81 cleaning, 73 to 76 Print Head Alignment utility, 80 to 81 Print position, CD/DVD, 70 to 71 Print Quality problems, 93 to 94 setting, 36, 60 Print Settings menu, Macintosh, 33 Printer
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    instructions, 104 to 105 Semi-gloss Photo Paper, 14, 38, 40, 42 Service, 101 to 102 Sheet feeder loading paper in, 12 to 13 problems, solving, 88, 95 to 97 Single sheet guide, 16 to 19 Size setting, 27, 40 Slow printing, 92 Smeared printout, 34, 93 Software installation problems, solving, 91 photo
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