Product Brochure
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... use. Cartridge yields will vary with Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White, based on other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of dark storage Paper Capacity Input paper tray 100 sheets (plain paper)/20 sheets (photo paper)/ 10 sheets (matte paper) Dimensions and Weight (L x W x H) Storage 24.2" x 12.6" x 9.1" Weight 26.5 lb Direct CD/DVD Printing Support Recordable CD and DVD ink jet printable media Ink Cartridges*** Black cartridge yields Color cartridge yields Gloss optimizer cartridge yields 550 pages...
... use. Cartridge yields will vary with Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White, based on other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of dark storage Paper Capacity Input paper tray 100 sheets (plain paper)/20 sheets (photo paper)/ 10 sheets (matte paper) Dimensions and Weight (L x W x H) Storage 24.2" x 12.6" x 9.1" Weight 26.5 lb Direct CD/DVD Printing Support Recordable CD and DVD ink jet printable media Ink Cartridges*** Black cartridge yields Color cartridge yields Gloss optimizer cartridge yields 550 pages...
Product Information Guide
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... by Epson's warranty. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Printer Parts Paper support and extensions Left edge guide Sheet feeder Printer cover Output tray Roll paper guides Output tray extension Ink cartridge holder (in home position) Control panel CD/DVD Tray CD position check disc Single sheet guide CD adapter ring Matte sheet support Roll paper holders Accessories Ink Cartridges 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...
... by Epson's warranty. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Printer Parts Paper support and extensions Left edge guide Sheet feeder Printer cover Output tray Roll paper guides Output tray extension Ink cartridge holder (in home position) Control panel CD/DVD Tray CD position check disc Single sheet guide CD adapter ring Matte sheet support Roll paper holders Accessories Ink Cartridges 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...
Product Information Guide
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...H ink light flashes An ink cartridge is loaded in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your printer. Roll Paper: See page 10 for instructions on ink or needs to the home position, or paper is low on ink. Turn off the printer, connect the interface cable, and turn the printer back on inserting the CD/DVD tray correctly. Hold down the ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. Continue to replace a cartridge. Close the CD/DVD tray guide if it (see page 10). Load letter-size paper in the User's Guide. 5. A test page prints the printer's ROM...
...H ink light flashes An ink cartridge is loaded in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your printer. Roll Paper: See page 10 for instructions on ink or needs to the home position, or paper is low on ink. Turn off the printer, connect the interface cable, and turn the printer back on inserting the CD/DVD tray correctly. Hold down the ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. Continue to replace a cartridge. Close the CD/DVD tray guide if it (see page 10). Load letter-size paper in the User's Guide. 5. A test page prints the printer's ROM...
Product Information Guide
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... reseller. Then open Epson Status Monitor or respond to any ink messages when your printer is running low, wait until you have a new ink cartridge before checking ink levels or attempting to display information about the cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until printing finishes before you must replace an ink cartridge in one of it out of the printer, and dispose of the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the...
... reseller. Then open Epson Status Monitor or respond to any ink messages when your printer is running low, wait until you have a new ink cartridge before checking ink levels or attempting to display information about the cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until printing finishes before you must replace an ink cartridge in one of it out of the printer, and dispose of the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the...
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... Sheet Feeder 1. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for printing landscape-oriented documents. ❏ Load the printable side face up. Shake the new cartridge four or five times before opening its package. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board on . If you need to replace any other side. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 7 The printer begins charging the ink...
... Sheet Feeder 1. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for printing landscape-oriented documents. ❏ Load the printable side face up. Shake the new cartridge four or five times before opening its package. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board on . If you need to replace any other side. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 7 The printer begins charging the ink...
Product Information Guide
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... is turned on checking the print position or color before you may not be positioned correctly. 2. See the User's Guide for instructions on . Insert the left slot (also marked with an orange triangle). Cleaning the Roller Before you print on the right. Load the paper part of the tray down. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 11 Note: Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure it is crooked, press the z roll paper button for printing. Press the ) paper button to...
... is turned on checking the print position or color before you may not be positioned correctly. 2. See the User's Guide for instructions on . Insert the left slot (also marked with an orange triangle). Cleaning the Roller Before you print on the right. Load the paper part of the tray down. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 11 Note: Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure it is crooked, press the z roll paper button for printing. Press the ) paper button to...
Product Information Guide
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... replace an ink cartridge in a drive. Start your User's Guide. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 13 Selecting the Media Type Setting Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer is a bit slower, you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. This may decline. For best results, check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before checking ink levels or attempting to any ink messages when your printer knows what kind of matte paper that are loading multiple sheets...
... replace an ink cartridge in a drive. Start your User's Guide. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 13 Selecting the Media Type Setting Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer is a bit slower, you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. This may decline. For best results, check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before checking ink levels or attempting to any ink messages when your printer knows what kind of matte paper that are loading multiple sheets...
Product Information Guide
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... Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility prints a nozzle check pattern that the printer then reads to see page 5.) 2. Load several sheets of the portrait or landscape orientation icons as the Size setting. 8. Click the Borderless checkbox. 7. Click File > Page Setup. 3. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10. Start your printing application and open your paper size as the Orientation setting. 6. Click File > Print. 8. Mac OS X 1. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing, you selected the correct paper size...
... Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility prints a nozzle check pattern that the printer then reads to see page 5.) 2. Load several sheets of the portrait or landscape orientation icons as the Size setting. 8. Click the Borderless checkbox. 7. Click File > Page Setup. 3. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 10. Start your printing application and open your paper size as the Orientation setting. 6. Click File > Print. 8. Mac OS X 1. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing, you selected the correct paper size...
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... P power light is flashing or on, you still have print quality problems, check the solutions in the User's Guide. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to replace a cartridge; Caution: Never turn off . (If the H ink light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than letter, including 8.5 × 10 inches, won't work. 3. If you need to clean the print head. 4. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Head Cleaning...
... P power light is flashing or on, you still have print quality problems, check the solutions in the User's Guide. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to replace a cartridge; Caution: Never turn off . (If the H ink light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than letter, including 8.5 × 10 inches, won't work. 3. If you need to clean the print head. 4. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Head Cleaning...
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...paper support and printer cover closed as the printer prints an alignment check pattern: 5. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you clean the printer. 16 - Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 You see a screen like this as you should clean it . Turn on the printer. 2. Select Print Head Alignment. Turn on the printer. 2. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. The printer then prints and checks an alignment pattern. Automatically Aligning the Print Head...
...paper support and printer cover closed as the printer prints an alignment check pattern: 5. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you clean the printer. 16 - Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 You see a screen like this as you should clean it . Turn on the printer. 2. Select Print Head Alignment. Turn on the printer. 2. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. The printer then prints and checks an alignment pattern. Automatically Aligning the Print Head...
Product Information Guide
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...'t use any paper from the printer, then remove the roll paper holder, if it . 8. Keep the printer level as you transport it is misaligned, align the print head (see page 14); Related Documentation Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Start Here sheet Epson Stylus Photo R1800 User's Guide Epson Stylus Photo R1800 CD-ROM Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Reference Guide (on CD-ROM) CPD-19344 CPD-19345 CPD-19343 Transporting the Printer If you need to prepare it for cleaning; Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Then disconnect the printer cable...
...'t use any paper from the printer, then remove the roll paper holder, if it . 8. Keep the printer level as you transport it is misaligned, align the print head (see page 14); Related Documentation Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Start Here sheet Epson Stylus Photo R1800 User's Guide Epson Stylus Photo R1800 CD-ROM Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Reference Guide (on CD-ROM) CPD-19344 CPD-19345 CPD-19343 Transporting the Printer If you need to prepare it for cleaning; Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Then disconnect the printer cable...
Start Here Card
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... the USB cable to your computer uses i.Link or another 4-pin FireWire connection, you will need to connect a 6-pin to any open port.) NOTE: For Windows XP, if you don't have USB 2.0, you see a screen like this screen, click Next. NOTE: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe. Make sure your printer is NOT connected to your printer driver. 4 When you see a screen like this . 5 Install Software Windows...
... the USB cable to your computer uses i.Link or another 4-pin FireWire connection, you will need to connect a 6-pin to any open port.) NOTE: For Windows XP, if you don't have USB 2.0, you see a screen like this screen, click Next. NOTE: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe. Make sure your printer is NOT connected to your printer driver. 4 When you see a screen like this . 5 Install Software Windows...
Start Here Card
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.... © 2007 Epson America, Inc. 4/07 For instructions, use these resources: • Your User's Guide Learn about loading paper, printing, maintaining your printer. The registration screen appears. 13 Follow the on-screen instructions to register your printer, solving problems, and contacting Epson. • Your on your printer. 8 Click Color Management Solutions. 9 Click each title to learn more information about your Macintosh. 4 Click Add. 5 Quit the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. Click...
.... © 2007 Epson America, Inc. 4/07 For instructions, use these resources: • Your User's Guide Learn about loading paper, printing, maintaining your printer. The registration screen appears. 13 Follow the on-screen instructions to register your printer, solving problems, and contacting Epson. • Your on your printer. 8 Click Color Management Solutions. 9 Click each title to learn more information about your Macintosh. 4 Click Add. 5 Quit the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. Click...
User's Guide
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... the On-screen Reference Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Loading Special Paper in the Sheet Feeder Loading Multiple Sheets of Matte Paper Loading Special Paper in the Single Sheet 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 Printing on Roll Paper or Canvas Selecting Roll Paper Print Settings Removing Your Printed Photos...
... the On-screen Reference Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Loading Special Paper in the Sheet Feeder Loading Multiple Sheets of Matte Paper Loading Special Paper in the Single Sheet 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 Printing on Roll Paper or Canvas Selecting Roll Paper Print Settings Removing Your Printed Photos...
User's Guide
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... others. ■ Direct printing on the surface of ink jet printable CDs and DVDs allows you finer detail and highlights. ■ Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges produce optimum print density on photo paper or canvas. ■ Automatic print head cleaning and alignment utilities analyze your print quality and improve it quickly and easily. ■ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire® (IEEE 1394) ports provide fast connections. Your Epson Stylus® Photo R1800 gives you beautiful...
... others. ■ Direct printing on the surface of ink jet printable CDs and DVDs allows you finer detail and highlights. ■ Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges produce optimum print density on photo paper or canvas. ■ Automatic print head cleaning and alignment utilities analyze your print quality and improve it quickly and easily. ■ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire® (IEEE 1394) ports provide fast connections. Your Epson Stylus® Photo R1800 gives you beautiful...
User's Guide
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... page 39. Note: During printing, the left paper guide moves away from the paper slightly. 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 settings for the type of paper you've selected, so make sure you: ■ Use the right paper. Do not re-adjust this while the printer is complete. Printing From Start...
... page 39. Note: During printing, the left paper guide moves away from the paper slightly. 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 settings for the type of paper you've selected, so make sure you: ■ Use the right paper. Do not re-adjust this while the printer is complete. Printing From Start...
User's Guide
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... checking ink levels or attempting to replace a cartridge. For best results, check your settings, control printing, and remove and store the roll paper or canvas. Then follow the instructions in the middle of a print job, the quality of your ink is printing. If you must replace an ink cartridge 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 Photoshop Elements...
... checking ink levels or attempting to replace a cartridge. For best results, check your settings, control printing, and remove and store the roll paper or canvas. Then follow the instructions in the middle of a print job, the quality of your ink is printing. If you must replace an ink cartridge 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 Photoshop Elements...
User's Guide
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... turned on page 53 (for Mac OS X) or page 57 (for your printer in both Photoshop and the Epson printer driver. Return to turn off color management in the printer driver Advanced screen or Color Management menu to the instructions on color management in the Print Space - Profile menu. ■ If your Epson printer driver. 58 Printing Special Photos 8. Also make sure the Gloss checkbox is not set to Untagged RGB. Make sure to select Off (No Color Adjustment) in both Photoshop and the Epson printer driver...
... turned on page 53 (for Mac OS X) or page 57 (for your printer in both Photoshop and the Epson printer driver. Return to turn off color management in the printer driver Advanced screen or Color Management menu to the instructions on color management in the Print Space - Profile menu. ■ If your Epson printer driver. 58 Printing Special Photos 8. Also make sure the Gloss checkbox is not set to Untagged RGB. Make sure to select Off (No Color Adjustment) in both Photoshop and the Epson printer driver...
User's Guide
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... 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 ordering, 77 problems, solving, 88, 90 replacing, 76 to 79 safety instructions, 78, 105 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 77 Windows, 77 Installation problems, 90 to 91 Inverted image, 98 J Jams, paper...
... 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 ordering, 77 problems, solving, 88, 90 replacing, 76 to 79 safety instructions, 78, 105 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 77 Windows, 77 Installation problems, 90 to 91 Inverted image, 98 J Jams, paper...
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..., 45 Matte sheet support, 15 to 16 Media Type setting, Macintosh, 34, 38, 42 Mirror images, 98 Monitoring ink level Macintosh, 77 Windows, 77 Moving printer, 83 N Network printing, 91 Noise, printer, 92 Nozzle Check, 74 to 76 O Orientation setting, 27, 32 P Page Setup, Macintosh, 33 Paper Epson, 14, 38, 45 feeding problems, 95 to 97 jams, 89, 95 to 97 loading in sheet feeder, 12 to 13 loading special, 14 one only in single sheet guide, 16...
..., 45 Matte sheet support, 15 to 16 Media Type setting, Macintosh, 34, 38, 42 Mirror images, 98 Monitoring ink level Macintosh, 77 Windows, 77 Moving printer, 83 N Network printing, 91 Noise, printer, 92 Nozzle Check, 74 to 76 O Orientation setting, 27, 32 P Page Setup, Macintosh, 33 Paper Epson, 14, 38, 45 feeding problems, 95 to 97 jams, 89, 95 to 97 loading in sheet feeder, 12 to 13 loading special, 14 one only in single sheet guide, 16...
