Product Brochure
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...Color photo speed is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Additional processing time will vary based on Premium Glossy Photo Paper. CPD-19470 15K 3/05 and Canada only). Actual print stability will vary with images printed, print settings, paper type and frequency of prints. Printer ships with Epson... are registered trademarks and Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss is in these marks. © Copyright 2005 Epson America, Inc. Epson does not guarantee longevity of use. Epson, Epson Stylus, and Micro Piezo are subject to change without notice. Epson disclaims any and all ...
...Color photo speed is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Additional processing time will vary based on Premium Glossy Photo Paper. CPD-19470 15K 3/05 and Canada only). Actual print stability will vary with images printed, print settings, paper type and frequency of prints. Printer ships with Epson... are registered trademarks and Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss is in these marks. © Copyright 2005 Epson America, Inc. Epson does not guarantee longevity of use. Epson, Epson Stylus, and Micro Piezo are subject to change without notice. Epson disclaims any and all ...
Product Information Guide
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... it. ***This paper must be loaded one sheet at a 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. ** This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets...
... it. ***This paper must be loaded one sheet at a 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. ** This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets...
Product Information Guide
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... for instructions on . Roll Paper: Cut off . 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 5 Green P power light is loaded in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your printer. Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes Red ) paper light flashes An unknown printer error has occurred. Red H ink light flashes Running a Printer Check You can open . Load letter-size paper...
... for instructions on . Roll Paper: Cut off . 2/05 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - 5 Green P power light is loaded in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your printer. Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes Red ) paper light flashes An unknown printer error has occurred. Red H ink light flashes Running a Printer Check You can open . Load letter-size paper...
Product Information Guide
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...in , but leave the flap at the end, roll it . Turn on the printer and remove any paper loaded in your printer software. If the output tray and extension are straight. Open the printer cover and look down . 4. Swing out the roll paper guides until they are... paper button for printing multiple photos or panoramics, with 90° corners. If the end is straight; Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 Before printing, select Manual - Tip: It's a good idea to back the paper out. If the paper curls at the end of the printer. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 8. Make sure the end ...
...in , but leave the flap at the end, roll it . Turn on the printer and remove any paper loaded in your printer software. If the output tray and extension are straight. Open the printer cover and look down . 4. Swing out the roll paper guides until they are... paper button for printing multiple photos or panoramics, with 90° corners. If the end is straight; Epson Stylus Photo R1800 2/05 Before printing, select Manual - Tip: It's a good idea to back the paper out. If the paper curls at the end of the printer. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 8. Make sure the end ...
Start Here Card
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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. 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.
Start Here Card
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...and remove the paper insert. 5 Lower each ink cartridge down until you are instructed to connect the printer cable in section 5, "Install Software." 2 Press the Power button to turn on the printer. CAUTION: Never use an external switch, such as a wall switch or power strip switch, to...they're unpacked.) 3 Unwrap the ink cartridges. The color of the cartridge label should match the marker above the cartridge holder. Then gently push each cartridge into a grounded electrical outlet. 2 Turn On the Printer 1 Plug the printer's power cord into its holder with the green circuit ...
...and remove the paper insert. 5 Lower each ink cartridge down until you are instructed to connect the printer cable in section 5, "Install Software." 2 Press the Power button to turn on the printer. CAUTION: Never use an external switch, such as a wall switch or power strip switch, to...they're unpacked.) 3 Unwrap the ink cartridges. The color of the cartridge label should match the marker above the cartridge holder. Then gently push each cartridge into a grounded electrical outlet. 2 Turn On the Printer 1 Plug the printer's power cord into its holder with the green circuit ...
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...Turn on your computer uses i.Link or another 4-pin FireWire connection, you will need to connect a 6-pin to start up, then insert the Epson® CD-ROM in your computer. FireWire Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the back of the USB cable to your computer,... cable. NOTE: If you see a screen like this , click Cancel and disconnect the printer from your drive. Click OK to close the message. NOTE: Windows Vista supports only a USB connection. 5 Install Software Windows® The software works with Windows 2000, XP, XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows Vista™.
...Turn on your computer uses i.Link or another 4-pin FireWire connection, you will need to connect a 6-pin to start up, then insert the Epson® CD-ROM in your computer. FireWire Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the back of the USB cable to your computer,... cable. NOTE: If you see a screen like this , click Cancel and disconnect the printer from your drive. Click OK to close the message. NOTE: Windows Vista supports only a USB connection. 5 Install Software Windows® The software works with Windows 2000, XP, XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows Vista™.
Start Here Card
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... any open windows and click Back at the Color Management Solutions menu. 10 Click Epson PhotoCenter Link. NOTE: Be sure to restart your computer to enable all of your computer with Mac OS® X 10.2.8 and 10.3.9 through 10.4.x. 1 Connect your printer to your printer software features. 6 Click Photo Software. 7 Click each title to learn more about...
... any open windows and click Back at the Color Management Solutions menu. 10 Click Epson PhotoCenter Link. NOTE: Be sure to restart your computer to enable all of your computer with Mac OS® X 10.2.8 and 10.3.9 through 10.4.x. 1 Connect your printer to your printer software features. 6 Click Photo Software. 7 Click each title to learn more about...
User's Guide
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Solving Problems Printer Parts Printer Buttons Printer Lights Diagnosing Printer Problems Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Quality Problems Paper Problems CD/DVD 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...
Solving Problems Printer Parts Printer Buttons Printer Lights Diagnosing Printer Problems Running a Printer Check Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Quality Problems Paper Problems CD/DVD 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...
User's Guide
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... Your Epson Stylus Photo R1800 printer supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format to Epson PhotoCenter on your desktop. 8 Welcome! Tip: It's a good idea to check Epson's support website periodically for free updates to achieve more accurate color in for your convenience. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: Epson Print CD lets you the best photo prints possible. Epson Premium ICC Color...
... Your Epson Stylus Photo R1800 printer supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format to Epson PhotoCenter on your desktop. 8 Welcome! Tip: It's a good idea to check Epson's support website periodically for free updates to achieve more accurate color in for your convenience. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: Epson Print CD lets you the best photo prints possible. Epson Premium ICC Color...
User's Guide
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... paper 9. Paper is loaded correctly If edge is visible, press the z roll paper button for 3 seconds to apply light pressure until the printer pulls the paper in your printer software (see page 26 for Windows or page 31 for Macintosh). Loading Paper 19 Roll as the Paper Source setting (Macintosh) in slightly. Roll... straight and has fed all the way. Before printing, select Manual - Continue to back the paper out. Open the cover and look down into the printer to clear the paper out error, then load the paper again. 7.
... paper 9. Paper is loaded correctly If edge is visible, press the z roll paper button for 3 seconds to apply light pressure until the printer pulls the paper in your printer software (see page 26 for Windows or page 31 for Macintosh). Loading Paper 19 Roll as the Paper Source setting (Macintosh) in slightly. Roll... straight and has fed all the way. Before printing, select Manual - Continue to back the paper out. Open the cover and look down into the printer to clear the paper out error, then load the paper again. 7.
User's Guide
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...options Select your document or image orientation 26 Printing From Start to see your printer software 2. Click the Main tab in Windows Follow these steps to open your basic settings. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected. 3. Select the type of document you see a Print window ...like this one: Check for your printer name here Click here to print a document or image using the basic printer settings: 1. Basic Printing in the printer settings window to Finish...
...options Select your document or image orientation 26 Printing From Start to see your printer software 2. Click the Main tab in Windows Follow these steps to open your basic settings. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected. 3. Select the type of document you see a Print window ...like this one: Check for your printer name here Click here to print a document or image using the basic printer settings: 1. Basic Printing in the printer settings window to Finish...
User's Guide
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Click Print. 34 Printing From Start to select ColorSync, adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software (see page 36.) 12. 9. Select the type of all your Page Setup settings to make sure you loaded as the Mode setting for the ... color documents and black and white photographs) or Black (for faster printing. Select Automatic as the Media Type setting. Note: For more information about printer settings, click Help. 13. Note: If you can also choose these options in the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages, to select the number...
Click Print. 34 Printing From Start to select ColorSync, adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software (see page 36.) 12. 9. Select the type of all your Page Setup settings to make sure you loaded as the Mode setting for the ... color documents and black and white photographs) or Black (for faster printing. Select Automatic as the Media Type setting. Note: For more information about printer settings, click Help. 13. Note: If you can also choose these options in the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages, to select the number...
User's Guide
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... 98 ■ "Miscellaneous Problems" on page 98 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 100 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 88 to your printer driver. Solving Problems See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 101 Tip: It's a good idea to check Epson's support website periodically for free updates to help determine what the...
... 98 ■ "Miscellaneous Problems" on page 98 ■ "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 100 ■ "Where To Get Help" on page 88 to your printer driver. Solving Problems See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 101 Tip: It's a good idea to check Epson's support website periodically for free updates to help determine what the...
User's Guide
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... not upgraded from Windows 95; The printer sounds as described on page 90. the USB driver may not install correctly. ■ If you're using Windows Vista, you may need cleaning; You're having problems installing or using the printer software. ■ Make sure your on-...screen Reference Guide. Contact your System Administrator. ■ If you set up your printer for instructions. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it on a flat, stable surface.
... not upgraded from Windows 95; The printer sounds as described on page 90. the USB driver may not install correctly. ■ If you're using Windows Vista, you may need cleaning; You're having problems installing or using the printer software. ■ Make sure your on-...screen Reference Guide. Contact your System Administrator. ■ If you set up your printer for instructions. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it on a flat, stable surface.
User's Guide
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...shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may see page 73 for your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ Use Epson papers for proper saturation and absorption of the paper is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp, curled, or loaded .... Solving Problems 93 see page 11. ■ Align the print head as described on page 80. ■ Select the Thick paper checkbox in your printer software. see banding (light lines). ■ Clean the print head; Quality Problems You see page 76. ■ Align the print head as described on ...
...shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may see page 73 for your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ Use Epson papers for proper saturation and absorption of the paper is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp, curled, or loaded .... Solving Problems 93 see page 11. ■ Align the print head as described on page 80. ■ Select the Thick paper checkbox in your printer software. see banding (light lines). ■ Clean the print head; Quality Problems You see page 76. ■ Align the print head as described on ...
User's Guide
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... Problems The image is inverted, as if viewed in the Macintosh Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. ■ Clean the print head; The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer and follow all the steps beginning on page 66 to load the... tray before sending your program. Turn on your printer is not positioned correctly on the CD or DVD. The CD/DVD tray ejects when you press the ... in the Print window, or in a mirror. You need to turn off Mirror Image in the printer software or the mirror setting in Epson Print CD;
... Problems The image is inverted, as if viewed in the Macintosh Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. ■ Clean the print head; The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer and follow all the steps beginning on page 66 to load the... tray before sending your program. Turn on your printer is not positioned correctly on the CD or DVD. The CD/DVD tray ejects when you press the ... in the Print window, or in a mirror. You need to turn off Mirror Image in the printer software or the mirror setting in Epson Print CD;
User's Guide
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... OS X). ■ Choose the correct margins for cut sheets. The margins must be within the printable area of the feeder with your printer, connect the printer directly to your computer instead. Solving Problems 99 Image size/position is incorrect. see page 39 for roll paper or page 45 for your...hub with the left edge guide snug against the right side of the page; see "Printer Specifications" in your on page 103. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in the Print window, or in your printer software or program is not set for your margins; Too many copies printed. You see ...
... OS X). ■ Choose the correct margins for cut sheets. The margins must be within the printable area of the feeder with your printer, connect the printer directly to your computer instead. Solving Problems 99 Image size/position is incorrect. see page 39 for roll paper or page 45 for your...hub with the left edge guide snug against the right side of the page; see "Printer Specifications" in your on page 103. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in the Print window, or in your printer software or program is not set for your margins; Too many copies printed. You see ...
User's Guide
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...You don't need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities if, for example, you see the Drivers folder. 4. In the next window, select EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 and click OK. Mac OS X 1. Open the Epson CD-ROM desktop icon. 3. When the Installer window ...to reinstall your other photo software or the Epson Reference Guide. Scroll down until you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue, then go to step 4. 4. If the Authenticate box appears, enter your Macintosh. 2. Point to Epson or EPSON Printers, then select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall.1 3. Double-...
...You don't need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities if, for example, you see the Drivers folder. 4. In the next window, select EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 and click OK. Mac OS X 1. Open the Epson CD-ROM desktop icon. 3. When the Installer window ...to reinstall your other photo software or the Epson Reference Guide. Scroll down until you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue, then go to step 4. 4. If the Authenticate box appears, enter your Macintosh. 2. Point to Epson or EPSON Printers, then select EPSON Printer Software Uninstall.1 3. Double-...
User's Guide
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....4.x ■ 512MB RAM (2GB recommended) ■ 300MB hard disk space (1GB recommended) ■ 4x or faster CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing the printer software ■ USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB 1.1 port or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port (recommended) and a shielded USB "AB" cable (Hi-Speed USB 2.0 recommended), 2 meter (6.5... RAM (2GB recommended) ■ 300MB hard disk space (1GB recommended) ■ 4x or faster CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing the printer software ■ USB connection: a shielded USB "AB" cable (Hi-Speed USB 2.0 recommended), 2 meter (6.5 ft) max.
....4.x ■ 512MB RAM (2GB recommended) ■ 300MB hard disk space (1GB recommended) ■ 4x or faster CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing the printer software ■ USB connection: a Windows-compliant USB 1.1 port or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port (recommended) and a shielded USB "AB" cable (Hi-Speed USB 2.0 recommended), 2 meter (6.5... RAM (2GB recommended) ■ 300MB hard disk space (1GB recommended) ■ 4x or faster CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing the printer software ■ USB connection: a shielded USB "AB" cable (Hi-Speed USB 2.0 recommended), 2 meter (6.5 ft) max.