Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of these core printing technologies...
Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of these core printing technologies...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can produce a number of different ink droplet sizes. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in achieving print quality. High Print Resolution: Resolution, which expands and is ejected through the nozzle. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos... speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are used in photos and laser sharp text. 1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use...
...printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can produce a number of different ink droplet sizes. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in achieving print quality. High Print Resolution: Resolution, which expands and is ejected through the nozzle. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos... speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are used in photos and laser sharp text. 1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... every printing need. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are no...
... every printing need. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are no...
Product Brochure
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...inks Speed through stacks of photos - Provides fade resistance as long as 100 to 200 years** Make a big impression - Prints are rich in color and detail, lasting as long as 100 to 200 years. Delivers up to 44-inches long Print borderless photos in as fast as 1.5 picoliters - The Epson Stylus Photo R1800...dpi and ink droplets as small as 1 minute 51 seconds* Print archival quality glossy and matte photos - Provides a wider color gamut with 8 individual cartridges - Key Features Create stunning prints with unsurpassed color and detail - INK JET PRINTER EPSON® STYLUS® ...
...inks Speed through stacks of photos - Provides fade resistance as long as 100 to 200 years** Make a big impression - Prints are rich in color and detail, lasting as long as 100 to 200 years. Delivers up to 44-inches long Print borderless photos in as fast as 1.5 picoliters - The Epson Stylus Photo R1800...dpi and ink droplets as small as 1 minute 51 seconds* Print archival quality glossy and matte photos - Provides a wider color gamut with 8 individual cartridges - Key Features Create stunning prints with unsurpassed color and detail - INK JET PRINTER EPSON® STYLUS® ...
Product Brochure
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... for photo printing Ink Type Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Inks Minimum Ink Droplet Size 1.5 picoliters Maximum Resolution (dots per color 400 pages at 5% coverage per inch) 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Print Speed* Photo 4" x 6" 42 seconds 11" x 14" 1 minute 51 seconds Interface and Connectivity Hi-Speed USB 2.0, IEEE1394 FireWire® Operating Systems Windows® USB - INK JET PRINTER EPSON® STYLUS®...
... for photo printing Ink Type Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Inks Minimum Ink Droplet Size 1.5 picoliters Maximum Resolution (dots per color 400 pages at 5% coverage per inch) 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Print Speed* Photo 4" x 6" 42 seconds 11" x 14" 1 minute 51 seconds Interface and Connectivity Hi-Speed USB 2.0, IEEE1394 FireWire® Operating Systems Windows® USB - INK JET PRINTER EPSON® STYLUS®...
Product Information Guide
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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...
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...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Epson Papers Paper name* Size Part number Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041586 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Paper Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) S041062 S041067 B (11 x 17 inches) S041070 Super B (13 x 19 inches) S041069 Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041106 Epson... time in your paper instructions to select the Type or Media Type setting. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 See page 13 or your printer software, you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems. ...
Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Epson Papers Paper name* Size Part number Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041586 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Paper Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) S041062 S041067 B (11 x 17 inches) S041070 Super B (13 x 19 inches) S041069 Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041106 Epson... time in your paper instructions to select the Type or Media Type setting. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 See page 13 or your printer software, you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems. ...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Advanced Micro Piezo pigment ink technology, optimized for photo printing 1440 nozzles (180 × 8) Standards and Approvals Safety EMC UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No.60950 FCC... Model 198 to 264 V 0.25 A (Max. 0.4 A) Approx. 18 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 1.3 W in a shipping container ** Without condensation Ink Cartridges Color Cartridge life Temperature Dimensions Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Matte Black, Photo Black, Red, Blue, Gloss Optimizer Within 6 months of the printer for its voltage.
Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Advanced Micro Piezo pigment ink technology, optimized for photo printing 1440 nozzles (180 × 8) Standards and Approvals Safety EMC UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No.60950 FCC... Model 198 to 264 V 0.25 A (Max. 0.4 A) Approx. 18 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 1.3 W in a shipping container ** Without condensation Ink Cartridges Color Cartridge life Temperature Dimensions Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Matte Black, Photo Black, Red, Blue, Gloss Optimizer Within 6 months of the printer for its voltage.
Product Information Guide
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... Turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the ) paper button. CD/DVD: Gently pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the ) paper button. You can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is off. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 5 Red H ink light on inserting the... print head movement, or you may not be replaced. Then turn it (see page 10). Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Control Panel To diagnose printer problems, check the printer's lights or run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from returning to the home position, or paper is loaded...
... Turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the ) paper button. CD/DVD: Gently pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the ) paper button. You can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is off. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 5 Red H ink light on inserting the... print head movement, or you may not be replaced. Then turn it (see page 10). Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Control Panel To diagnose printer problems, check the printer's lights or run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from returning to the home position, or paper is loaded...
Product Information Guide
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.... If a red ink light is printing. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of your hands, wash them and before you must replace an ink cartridge in the print head nozzles may cause your printer to display information about... print head moves and the green P power light flashes. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Caution: Don't open the printer cover. 2. Other products may decline. You can replace a cartridge whether the red H ink light is turned on . 1. Make sure the printer is off, flashing, or on (the green P power...
.... If a red ink light is printing. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of your hands, wash them and before you must replace an ink cartridge in the print head nozzles may cause your printer to display information about... print head moves and the green P power light flashes. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Caution: Don't open the printer cover. 2. Other products may decline. You can replace a cartridge whether the red H ink light is turned on . 1. Make sure the printer is off, flashing, or on (the green P power...
Product Information Guide
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...as you may inhibit normal operation and printing. 7. you load paper: ❏ Always load the short edge first, even for more than the other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 8. 10. Press the cartridge down on the top until it 's finished, the green P power light stops flashing ...cartridge into place. 2. The side with the green circuit board goes in the printer and slide it 's unpacked.) Loading Paper in the bottom of the sheet feeder. If you need to replace any other side. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 7 Place your paper in the front of the cartridge; Caution: Don't...
...as you may inhibit normal operation and printing. 7. you load paper: ❏ Always load the short edge first, even for more than the other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 8. 10. Press the cartridge down on the top until it 's finished, the green P power light stops flashing ...cartridge into place. 2. The side with the green circuit board goes in the printer and slide it 's unpacked.) Loading Paper in the bottom of the sheet feeder. If you need to replace any other side. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 7 Place your paper in the front of the cartridge; Caution: Don't...
Product Information Guide
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... of Matte Paper If you load other types of the following papers in as shown here. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer. See page 8. Matte sheet support Cut corner Note: Remove the matte sheet support when you...follows: Paper type Loading capacity Epson Enhanced Matte Paper* Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight* Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper* Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper 20 sheets (10 sheets for A3 or Super B sizes) Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 100 sheets (50...
... of Matte Paper If you load other types of the following papers in as shown here. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer. See page 8. Matte sheet support Cut corner Note: Remove the matte sheet support when you...follows: Paper type Loading capacity Epson Enhanced Matte Paper* Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight* Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper* Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper 20 sheets (10 sheets for A3 or Super B sizes) Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 100 sheets (50...
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... It's a good idea to check your ink levels before loading and printing on roll paper. (See page 6.) If you need to replace a cartridge with roll paper loaded, you may appear in , but leave the flap at the end of the printer. 2. If the output tray and extension ... Turn on the holders as the Source setting (Windows) or Manual - Place the roll paper on the printer and remove any paper loaded in your printout. 1. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 8. Open the printer cover and look down . 4. Swing out the roll paper guides until they are open, push them in...
... It's a good idea to check your ink levels before loading and printing on roll paper. (See page 6.) If you need to replace a cartridge with roll paper loaded, you may appear in , but leave the flap at the end of the printer. 2. If the output tray and extension ... Turn on the holders as the Source setting (Windows) or Manual - Place the roll paper on the printer and remove any paper loaded in your printout. 1. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 8. Open the printer cover and look down . 4. Swing out the roll paper guides until they are open, push them in...
Product Information Guide
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...to back the paper all the way out. the printer feeds the paper automatically. 10. Loading and Printing CDs and DVDs Caution: Use only ink jet printable CDs or DVDs for three seconds to...and pull up the paper. See the User's Guide for instructions on checking the print position or color before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure it is burned on . Otherwise, the disc... or the slot behind the paper support; Push the paper into the printer. Repeat steps 4 and 5 several sheets of the tray down. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 11 Press the ) paper button to eject the paper. 6. ...
...to back the paper all the way out. the printer feeds the paper automatically. 10. Loading and Printing CDs and DVDs Caution: Use only ink jet printable CDs or DVDs for three seconds to...and pull up the paper. See the User's Guide for instructions on checking the print position or color before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure it is burned on . Otherwise, the disc... or the slot behind the paper support; Push the paper into the printer. Repeat steps 4 and 5 several sheets of the tray down. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 11 Press the ) paper button to eject the paper. 6. ...
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...on the tray. Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Ink jet printable CDs or DVDs Ink jet printable CDs or DVDs with no margins, extending the image all the way to adjust the print position or color, see the instructions for "...or Media Type setting Plain Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Matte Paper - Epson Stylus Photo R1800 The printer prints your CD or DVD and ejects it in a drive. Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Watercolor Paper - Keep ...
...on the tray. Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Ink jet printable CDs or DVDs Ink jet printable CDs or DVDs with no margins, extending the image all the way to adjust the print position or color, see the instructions for "...or Media Type setting Plain Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Enhanced Matte Paper Matte Paper - Epson Stylus Photo R1800 The printer prints your CD or DVD and ejects it in a drive. Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Watercolor Paper - Keep ...
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... manually clean the print head. Click File > Print. 8. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 4. Mac OS X 1. For the Printer setting, select Stylus Photo R1800. 9. Click the Borderless checkbox. 7. Select one of paper you don't turn it only if quality declines. Caution: When you loaded as the Source setting. 5. Note: You can deliver ink properly. Choose Sheet or Manual Roll as the...
... manually clean the print head. Click File > Print. 8. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 4. Mac OS X 1. For the Printer setting, select Stylus Photo R1800. 9. Click the Borderless checkbox. 7. Select one of paper you don't turn it only if quality declines. Caution: When you loaded as the Source setting. 5. Note: You can deliver ink properly. Choose Sheet or Manual Roll as the...
Product Information Guide
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... Cleaning Utility 1. see any dried ink to clean the print head again. Select Auto Head Cleaning. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. The printer prints and examines the nozzle check pattern shown below ), click Clean to soften-and then clean the print head again. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 15 Cleaning takes about...
... Cleaning Utility 1. see any dried ink to clean the print head again. Select Auto Head Cleaning. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. The printer prints and examines the nozzle check pattern shown below ), click Clean to soften-and then clean the print head again. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 15 Cleaning takes about...
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... cleaning sheets included with them. 7. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to the printer case using the protective materials that came with special paper; Epson Stylus Photo R1800 4. if output is installed. 5. Then close the printer cover. Don't use a hard or abrasive brush..., clean the print head (see page 16). Keep the printer level as you notice a decline in its new location. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 17 Follow these steps: 1. Open the printer cover and tape the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape after installing the...
... cleaning sheets included with them. 7. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to the printer case using the protective materials that came with special paper; Epson Stylus Photo R1800 4. if output is installed. 5. Then close the printer cover. Don't use a hard or abrasive brush..., clean the print head (see page 16). Keep the printer level as you notice a decline in its new location. 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 17 Follow these steps: 1. Open the printer cover and tape the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape after installing the...
Start Here Card
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Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Epson Stylus® Photo R1800 Start Here *411016200* *411016200* CPD-19344R2 XXX Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX 1 Unpack 1 Remove everything from the printer. Ink cartridges FireWire® (IEEE 1394) cable Small CD insert Printer CD position check paper Printer Software CD-ROM User's Guide Matte sheet support Roll paper holders Single sheet guide CD/DVD tray NOTE: For instructions on using special media accessories, see your User's Guide. 2 Remove all the tape and packing material from the box.
Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Epson Stylus® Photo R1800 Start Here *411016200* *411016200* CPD-19344R2 XXX Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX 1 Unpack 1 Remove everything from the printer. Ink cartridges FireWire® (IEEE 1394) cable Small CD insert Printer CD position check paper Printer Software CD-ROM User's Guide Matte sheet support Roll paper holders Single sheet guide CD/DVD tray NOTE: For instructions on using special media accessories, see your User's Guide. 2 Remove all the tape and packing material from the box.
Start Here Card
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...color of the cartridge label should match the marker above the cartridge holder. Then gently push each cartridge into a grounded electrical outlet. Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any labels 4 Open the cartridge cover and remove the paper insert. 5 Lower each ink...computer yet. 2 Turn On the Printer 1 Plug the printer's power cord into its holder with the green circuit board facing the front. N OTE: Do not connect the printer to turn the printer on or off. 3 Install Ink Cartridges 1 Open the printer cover. 2 Shake the ink cartridge packages 4 or 5 times before...
...color of the cartridge label should match the marker above the cartridge holder. Then gently push each cartridge into a grounded electrical outlet. Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any labels 4 Open the cartridge cover and remove the paper insert. 5 Lower each ink...computer yet. 2 Turn On the Printer 1 Plug the printer's power cord into its holder with the green circuit board facing the front. N OTE: Do not connect the printer to turn the printer on or off. 3 Install Ink Cartridges 1 Open the printer cover. 2 Shake the ink cartridge packages 4 or 5 times before...
