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    User's Guide
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    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, MicroWeave, and PRINT Image Matching are registered trademarks and UltraChrome and UltraChrome Hi-Gloss are trademarks of Seiko
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    About Exif Print About Your Software About Your Documentation Viewing the On-screen Reference Guide Printer Buttons and Lights Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Loading Special Paper Loading Envelopes Loading Roll Paper Printing From Start to Finish Basic Printing in Windows Selecting
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    48 Printing With a Color Profile 48 Solving Color Management Problems 56 Printing a Custom Profile Test Target 56 Creating a Custom Profile 60 Printing on CDs and DVDs 61 Cleaning the Roller 62 Inserting a CD or DVD 63 Designing CDs and DVDs 65 Printing Your Design 67 Windows 67
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    and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Automatically Aligning the Print Head Manually Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer Solving Problems Printer Parts Diagnosing Printer Problems Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Setup and Software
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    Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 101 Where To Get Help 102 Requirements and Notices 103 Windows System Requirements 103 Macintosh System Requirements 103 Important Safety Instructions 104 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 105 Energy Star Compliance 105 FCC Compliance
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    Welcome! Your Epson Stylus® Photo R800 gives you fast, photo-quality, archival prints on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers. Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ Eight individually-replaceable Epson® ink cartridges let you print at up to 5760 × 1440 dpi (dots per
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    and Exif Print Your Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer supports these innovative digital image formats to give you the best photo prints possible: ■ PRINT Image Matching® (both P.I.M. and P.I.M. II) ■ Exif Print About PRINT Image Matching Epson's revolutionary PRINT Image Matching (P.I.M.) technology
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    documents look. You can't print without it. 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 posted for your convenience. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: P.I.M. II
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    printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Viewing the on-screen Reference Guide ■ Loading all types of paper ■ Printing with Windows® or on a Macintosh® ■ Printing on CDs
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    On-screen Reference Guide Follow 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, or Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later, or Safari™ 1.0-to view the manual. If you are
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    P power ) paper out H ink (seven) Meaning 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. On: printer is out of paper, multiple sheets fed, the wrong size sheet fed, or the CD/DVD
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    instructions on loading CDs or DVDs using the CD/DVD tray, see page 63. Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 1. Make sure the output tray is in the lower position. If it isn't, place one hand on the top of the printer, lift the tray, and ease it down into the lower position. 2. Open the paper support
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    Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Loading capacity 20 sheets 100 sheets 80 sheets 1 sheet at a time 50 sheets If the special paper has a cut corner, load the paper so the cut corner is positioned as shown here. Check the paper package for additional handling instructions. Cut
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    the tray is in the lower position. Paper support 3. Load envelopes short edge first as shown, with the flap side down and the flap edge on the left side. 4. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes. 5. Choose these settings in your printer software: ■ Plain Paper as the Type (Windows) or
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    ink cartridges are not low before loading and printing on roll paper. If you need to replace a cartridge with roll paper loaded, you should remove the paper or marks may appear in your printout. 1. Turn on the printer end is cut diagonally, you may have problems feeding the paper. 5. If the paper
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    the paper part of the way into the roll paper feeder, then slide the right roll paper edge guide to fit lightly against the paper. Caution: Don't load roll paper into the sheet feeder behind the paper support. 8. Push the paper into the feeder as far as it will go; the printer feeds the
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    18 Loading Paper
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    -managed photos, see "Printing Special Photos" beginning on page 35. 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. ■ Choose the right printer
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    Basic Printing in Windows 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 R800 is
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    the roll paper feeder on the back of the printer (see page 35) ■ Manual: For CDs or DVDs loaded in the CD/DVD tray (see page 61) 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting. See page 34 for details. Note: For printing photos without borders on certain paper types, click the Borderless
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    check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before printing large or high-resolution print jobs. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to the program you're currently using. If you want, you can change the Windows default printer settings for
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    Customizing Your Windows Print Settings 1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner. 2. Click Continue. The Basic settings change to the Advanced settings: Print quality Note: If you want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, select the
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    the size of borderless images here Note: For more information on printer settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the Help or ? button. 6. Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print dialog box, and print. 24 Printing From Start to Finish
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    menu, select Page Setup. 2. Open the Format for menu and select your printer and any optional feature. (For roll paper printing, see page 35. For borderless printing, see page 43. For CD/DVD printing, see page 61.) Select your printer from the Format for pop-up menu Select your paper size Select
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    and the Printer option in the Print window. If the settings are different, you may get unexpected results. 8. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu. You see your basic print settings: Select your paper type (see page 34) Select the ink color Select Automatic mode Select Quality or Speed
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    . (For instructions on using Advanced mode, see page 31.) 12. Move the slider to the Quality setting to print images or documents using higher print quality, or to the Speed setting for faster printing. Note: For more information about printer settings, click Help. The OS X printer driver contains
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    15. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the Print Center icon when it appears in the dock. Then double-click Stylus Photo R800. You see this screen: 16. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following: ■ Click the print job, then click Delete to delete the job ■ Click
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    For roll paper loaded in the roll paper feeder on the back of the printer (see page 35 for details) ■ Manual: For CDs or DVDs loaded in the CD/DVD tray (see page 61 for details) Note: For printing photos without borders, click the Borderless checkbox (available on for certain paper types). See page
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    vertical orientation or Landscape for horizontal. 5. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 6. From the File menu, select Print. You see a screen like this: Select your paper type (see page 34) Select Color or Black ink Select Automatic mode Select Quality or Speed 7. Select the type of paper you
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    check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before printing large or high-resolution print jobs. 13. If you turned on background printing, select EPSON MonitorIV from the Application menu in the upper right corner of the screen. You see this window: Select your print job, then
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    the image horizontally. ■ Finest Detail: Places ink droplets in the most precise manner for high quality printing. (Printing takes a bit longer in this mode.) ■ Edge Smoothing: Prints sharper edges on low-resolution images, such as bars in a graph (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x only). ■ Gloss Optimizer: Applies
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    Improves the contrast, saturation, and color balance of low-resolution photos (affects only your printout). ■ ColorSync®: Uses standard ColorSync profiles for your printer to help match colors in your image. (If you're using custom profiles in an application such as Adobe Photoshop, select No Color
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    Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight PremiereArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Ink-jet printable CDs
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    need to print photos using the special Stylus Photo R800 printing features, follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Printing on Roll Paper" below ■ "Using PRINT Image Matching" on page 42 ■ "Printing Borderless Cut Sheets" on page 43 ■ "Managing Color with Profiles" on page 48 Printing on Roll
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    Settings Follow the steps in one of these sections to select your roll paper print settings: ■ "Windows" below ■ "Macintosh OS X" on page 37 ■ "Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x" on page 39 Windows 1. Start your print application, open your photo file, and resize it as necessary. 2. Open the File menu, click
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    you'll be printing photos without any borders, select either the Borderless or Borderless Banner option. For panoramics, select the Borderless option.) Select a Stylus Photo R800 Roll Paper setting for your printer here Select the size of the photo you're printing here Printing Special Photos 37
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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 the same Roll Paper setting that you chose on the Page Setup window in step 3. Note: Always select the
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    Size setting. If you're printing a panoramic photo, click the Customize and enter the size of your photo. Make sure the width of your photo is 4 or 8.3 inches maximum, depending on the width of the roll paper you loaded. Also set the margins to 0 in your printing software. Printing Special Photos 39
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    close the Page Setup dialog box. 8. Click File > Print to open the printer settings dialog box. 9. Select the type of roll paper you loaded as the Media Type option: ■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ■ Premium Luster Photo Paper ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper 10. Move the slider to the Quality setting
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    . 3. Pull the roll paper holder off of the printer and remove the roll paper 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 away from high temperatures
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    Elements 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. You'll also need to use the ICC profiles for your printer that are installed with the plug-in (Windows) or the printer driver (Macintosh). Photoshop doesn't retain the PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print information separately in the header file when you import your
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    decline. For best results, check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before printing large or high-resolution print jobs. Follow the steps for your operating system in these sections to print BorderFree photos on cut sheet paper. ■ "Windows" below ■ "Macintosh OS X" on page 45
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    the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting: ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Matte Paper - Heavyweight 6. Click the Borderless checkbox. Note: If you need to adjust the amount of image expansion necessary for borderless printing, click the Page Layout tab and move the Expansion slider. 7. Select
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    or ink may spray inside your printer. 5. Select one of the portrait or landscape orientation icons as the Orientation setting. 6. Click OK. 7. Click File > Print. 8. For the Printer setting, select the same setting that you chose on the Page Setup window in step 3, Stylus Photo R800(Sheet Feeder
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    and the Printer option in the Print window. If the settings are different, you may get unexpected results. 9. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu. 10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type option: ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Matte Paper - Heavyweight 11. Move the slider
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    the Expansion button and move the Expansion slider. 7. Click OK. 8. Click File > Print. 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting: ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Matte Paper - Heavyweight 10. Move the slider to the Quality setting. 11. Click Print. Printing Special Photos 47
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    to use profile-building software to create custom profiles, such as Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor™ or GretagMacbeth® ProfileMaker™ . Carefully follow the instructions in these sections for the best results: ■ "Printing With a Color Profile" on page 48 ■ "Solving Color Management Problems" on page
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    on the screen. Note: 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. Printing Special Photos 49
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    . You see this window: 2. Click the Page Setup button to change the page size and orientation settings as necessary, then click OK. 3. Click Show More Options, then select Color Management. Additional options appear: 4. Under Print Space: Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you
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    from the pull-down menu. 8. Select No Color Adjustment. Note: Make sure that you select No Color Adjustment. If you don't, the printer driver will apply additional correction to the image data, producing inaccurate results. 9. Click Print to print your photo. IMPORTANT! Select No Color Adjustment
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    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 you see the message shown below, select Use the embedded profile (instead of the working space) option and click OK. It is
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    , 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. Selecting Your Print Settings 1. Select File > Page Setup. 2. Click the Printer button. 3. Make sure the correct
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    options appear: 9. Under Print Space: Profile, select a profile for your printer and the paper you'll use for the print. 10. As the Print Space: Intent setting, that the colors fit within the printer's color gamut. 11. Select the Use Black Point Compensation checkbox. 54 Printing Special Photos
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    Adjustment) 8. Click the Off (No Color Adjustment) button. 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. 9. Click OK. 10. Click OK to print. Printing Special Photos 55
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    the Epson printer driver. Return to the instructions on page 51 (for Mac OS X) or page 55 (for Windows). Make sure to select No Color Adjustment in the printer driver Advanced screen or Color Management menu to turn off color management in your Epson printer driver. Printing a Custom Profile Test
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    Source as the Print Space: Profile setting. 6. Click the Page Setup button. 7. Select your printer from the Format for pull-down 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
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    11. Select the Media Type setting for the profile you're printing. 12. Click the Advanced button. 13. Select Photo as the Print Quality setting, though you can select a lower or higher quality setting. 14. Turn off the High Speed and Edge Smoothing options, if they are available.
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    with Preview. 4. In the Print window, click the Show More Options checkbox, then choose Color Management in the drop-down menu. 5. Select Same as Source as the Print Space: Profile setting. 6. Click the Print button. 7. Click the Properties button. 8. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option
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    a test target for each paper type you plan to print on. 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 Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor or GretagMacbeth ProfileMaker) to create your custom
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    Printing 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
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    . 4. Turn on the printer and load several sheets of letter-size paper. 5. Press the ) paper button to feed the paper. Paper support Output tray 6. Press the ) paper button again to eject the paper. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 several times to completely clean the roller. 62 Printing on CDs and DVDs
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    and close the paper support. 3. Push in the output tray extensions, but leave the tray open. 4. Lift the output tray as shown below, then place one hand on the top of the printer and pull up on the output tray until it stops. Lay the tray down in the upper position. Printing on CDs and DVDs 63
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    use the small CD ring when printing 8-cm CDs and that the CD and ring lay flat on the tray; otherwise the printer may be damaged. Always use this piece with 8-cm CDs 6. Slide the tray into the tray guides in the output tray. Push in the guide until the arrows on the tray and the tray guide are next
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    Start Epson Print CD. Windows: Click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Print CD > EPSON Print CD. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, then open the EPSON Print CD folder and select EPSON Print CD. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x: Open the EPSON Print CD folder and double-click EPSON Print CD. 2. Click
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    mosaic, blur, or special color effects, as follows: ■ Windows: Click the Image Adjustment button, then click the Image print it on a sheet of plain paper before loading and printing on a CD or DVD. Load plain paper in the printer and select Plain Paper as you follow the instructions in "Printing
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    results, check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before printing on discs. Windows 1. Open the File menu and select Printer Settings. 2. Make sure these settings are selected: ■ EPSON Stylus Photo R800 as the Name ■ Letter as the Size ■ Manual as the Source ■ CD/DVD as the
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    Print. 5. Select these print settings: ■ Stylus Photo R800(Manual Feed) as the Printer ■ Print Settings from the pull-down menu ■ CD/DVD as the Media Type 6. Click Print. The printer prints your CD and ejects it on the tray. Note: After you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. To allow the ink
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    Source 3. Click OK. 4. Open the File menu and select Print. 5. Select CD/DVD as the Media Type setting. 6. Click Print. The printer prints your CD 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 hours before playing
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    You can also use these steps to check the print position before you print on a CD or DVD. Windows 1. Place the cardboard check disk (or an extra CD) on the CD tray and insert it into the printer, as described on page 63. 2. Start Epson Print CD. 3. Select Print from the File menu. 4. Click the
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    . Macintosh OS X 1. Place the cardboard check disk (or an extra CD) on the CD tray and insert it into the printer, as described on page 63. 2. Start Epson Print CD. 3. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. 4. Make sure Stylus Photo R800(Manual Feed) is selected as the Format for option and the
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    the Right distance as the Right Space setting. 15. Click OK to save the measurements. Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x 1. Place the cardboard check disk (or an extra CD) on the CD tray and insert it into the printer, as described on page 63. 2. Start Epson Print CD. 72 Printing on CDs and DVDs
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    Click OK. 6. Open the File menu and select Print. 7. Select CD/DVD as the Media Type setting. 8. Select Print Position Check Pattern. 9. Click Print, then click OK on the next screen. The confirmation pattern is printed on the check disc or CD and the printer ejects it. 10. Remove the check disk or
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    Brightness and Contrast settings in Epson Print CD to adjust color saturation. See page 66 for instructions. Windows 1. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 63. 2. Start Epson Print CD. 3. Select Print from the File menu. 4. Click the Printer Settings button. 5. Make sure your
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    the File menu and select Print. 7. Select these print settings: ■ Stylus Photo R800(Manual Feed) as the Printer ■ Print Settings from the pull-down menu ■ CD/DVD as the Media Type 8. Select EPSON Print CD from the pull-down menu. 9. Click Print Density Check Pattern. 10. Click Print. 11. After the
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    Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x 1. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 63. 2. Start Epson Print CD. 3. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. 4. Make sure SP R800 appears at the top of the screen and these settings are selected: ■ Letter as the Paper Size ■ Manual Feed as the Paper
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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 80 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 85 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 87
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    and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R800, click OK, and select Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x: Choose File > Page Setup or Print. Click the utility icon, then click Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The printer prints and examines
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    and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R800 in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x: Choose File > Page Setup or Print. Click the utility icon, then click Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about
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    three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 95. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any dried ink to soften-and then clean the print head again. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red H ink light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. When the red
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    Printer Utility > SP R800 > EPSON StatusMonitor. OS 8.6 to 9.x: Choose File > Print, then click the ink icon. You see a window like this: Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing
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    print head by hand. You cannot print if an 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. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge
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    If the red H ink light is flashing or on (indicating a low or empty cartridge), the print head moves to the _ position on the printer. The cartridge directly beneath the _ mark needs to be replaced. Make a note of which cartridge it is. 4. Press the H button again. If another cartridge is low or
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    Press in the tab on the back of the cartridge, lift it out of the printer, and dispose of it carefully. 7. Shake the new cartridge four or five times before opening its package. (Don't shake it after it's unpacked.) 8. Remove the new cartridge from its package. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit
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    the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R800 in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. Mac OS 8.6 to
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    the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R800 in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. Mac OS 8.6 to
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    should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then 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
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    the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its new location. 6. Remove any paper from the printer, then remove the roll paper holder, if it is installed. 7. Close the output tray and the paper support. 8. Repack the printer and
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    Problems" on page 99 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 101 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 102 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 posted
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    Printer Parts Paper support and extension Left edge guide Output tray extensions Sheet feeder Printer cover Output tray (in lower position) Ink cartridge holder (in home position) Output tray (in upper position) CD/DVD tray Roll paper holder 90 Solving Problems Buttons and lights (control
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    92). Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, printing, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Red ) paper light on Your paper ran out, multiple sheets fed, or the wrong size sheet fed, or the CD/DVD tray is not inserted
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    ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. A test page prints the printer's ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. ■ If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly. ■ If the
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    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 until it's finished (the green P power light stops flashing) before
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    is installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on a network, make sure you set up your printer for network printing, as 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 77 for instructions. ■ The
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    -screen Reference Guide. ■ Use Epson papers for proper saturation and absorption of Epson inks. If you use a paper not listed as a Type or Media Type setting in your printer software, you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems in your printouts. ■ Align the print head as described
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    . ■ Clean the print head; see page 77 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 80. ■ Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh); see page 34. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. For best results, use genuine Epson
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    setting. See page 23 (Windows) or page 31 (Macintosh). ■ Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. See the Photoshop color management instructions on page 48. If your photos have a green or pink
  • Epson R800 | User's Guide - Page 98
    for it to load; don't force the paper in. ■ Select Roll as the Source (Windows), Roll Paper as the Paper Source (Mac 8.6 to 9.x), or any Roll Paper option for the Stylus Photo R800 as the Format for and Printer option (Mac OS X). Other settings will feed too much paper. ■ If extra paper feeds, press
  • Epson R800 | User's Guide - Page 99
    the print position in Epson Print CD; see page 70. Miscellaneous Problems The image is inverted, as if viewed in a mirror. Turn off Mirror Image in the printer software or the mirror setting in your program. See page 23 (Windows) or page 31 (Macintosh) for instructions. The printer prints blank
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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 35 for roll paper or page 43 for cut sheets. Too many copies printed. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for
  • Epson R800 | User's Guide - Page 101
    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. 3. In the next window, select EPSON Stylus Photo R800 and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions
  • Epson R800 | User's Guide - Page 102
    (Epson Stylus Photo R800) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer and on its box) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration and operating system version ■ Description of the problem You can purchase genuine Epson ink cartridges
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    or Power Macintosh® G3 (400 MHz or higher) or G4 (733 MHz or higher) ■ Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2.x, OS X 10.1.3 or later ■ 256MB or more of available RAM recommended ■ 200MB or more of free hard disk space recommended ■ VGA display or better ■ CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing the printer software
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    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 or unplug the printer until the green
  • Epson R800 | User's Guide - Page 105
    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 in reduced
  • Epson R800 | User's Guide - Page 106
    Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions for help. WARNING
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    ) for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service. If service is needed, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor
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    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 third party
  • Epson R800 | User's Guide - Page 109
    Cleaning print head, 77 to 80 printer, 87 roller, 62 Color management menu, OS X, 27 problems, 56 settings, 23 to 24, 27, 33, 48 to 60 with color profiles, 48 to 60 Color problems, 56, 96 ColorSync, 33 Control panel, 12, 90 to 92 Controlling printing Macintosh OS 9.x, 31 Macintosh OS X, 28 Windows
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    32 Gloss setting, Windows, 21 Grainy prints, 96 110 Index H Head Cleaning utility, 79 to 80 Help Epson, 102 see also Troubleshooting High Speed setting, 94 to 95 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 24, 55, 60 Incorrect characters, 100 colors, 56, 96 margins, 100 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 22
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    36, 38, 40 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 14, 34, 36, 38, 40 Preprinted paper, 14 Previewing printout, 30 Print CD software, Epson, 65 to 76 Print Center, Macintosh OS X, 28, 93 Print dialog box, Windows, 20, 22 Print head aligning, 85 to 87 cleaning, 77 to 80 Print Head Alignment utility, 85 to 87
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    , 32, 95 Software installation problems, solving, 93 photo, 9 Print CD, 65 to 76 reinstalling, 101 summary, 9 uninstalling, 101 SoundAdvice, 102 Source setting, 21, 36, 44 Super MicroWeave setting, 23, 94 Support, 102 System requirements, 103 T Technical support, 102 Testing printer, 92 Text & Image
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    Troubleshooting, 89 to 102 Type setting envelopes, 15 selecting correct, 34 selecting, Windows, 21, 36 U Uninstalling software, 101 USB, 93, 100, 103 Utilities Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning, 78 Head Cleaning, 79 to 80 Nozzle Check, 78 to 80 Print Head Alignment, 85 to 87 W Warranty, 107 to 108
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