Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... in delivering exceptional print quality. This combination of 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 produce award-winning print quality, and each of...
... in delivering exceptional print quality. This combination of 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 produce award-winning print quality, and each of...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are unique in printing. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with the naked eye. Effect of tiny droplets can be combined...
... low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are unique in printing. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with the naked eye. Effect of tiny droplets can be combined...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., high-quality, color-accurate output. 4. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks...
..., high-quality, color-accurate output. 4. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks...
Mac OS X Driver Information - Addendum
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...your printer software, it's a good idea to visit the EPSON support web site at http://support.epson.com for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. At the site, select the Drivers & Downloads option, then choose Ink Jet Printers and select your printer's ...functions are for free updates to download and install the new software. Printed in OS X 10.2 only. Follow the on your Start Here sheet, to support this feature. ® Because EPSON is a registered trademark of ...
...your printer software, it's a good idea to visit the EPSON support web site at http://support.epson.com for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. At the site, select the Drivers & Downloads option, then choose Ink Jet Printers and select your printer's ...functions are for free updates to download and install the new software. Printed in OS X 10.2 only. Follow the on your Start Here sheet, to support this feature. ® Because EPSON is a registered trademark of ...
Printer Basics
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..., like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be as broad as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson America, Inc. 7/02 ii CPD-14526 EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Store, SoundAdvice, and EPSON Connection are trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are for any...
..., like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be as broad as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson America, Inc. 7/02 ii CPD-14526 EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Store, SoundAdvice, and EPSON Connection are trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are for any...
Printer Basics
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... Check Pattern 63 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 63 Checking the Ink Supply 63 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 64 Ink Cartridge Precautions 65 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 65 Aligning the Print Head 68 Cleaning the Printer 69 Transporting the Printer 70 Installing Your Printer Software 71 Installing Printer Software on Mac OS X 71 Installing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X 71...
... Check Pattern 63 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 63 Checking the Ink Supply 63 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 64 Ink Cartridge Precautions 65 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 65 Aligning the Print Head 68 Cleaning the Printer 69 Transporting the Printer 70 Installing Your Printer Software 71 Installing Printer Software on Mac OS X 71 Installing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X 71...
Printer Basics
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... 86 Problems and Solutions 88 Setup and Software Installation Problems 88 Printer Problems 89 Quality Problems 91 Paper Problems 93 Miscellaneous Problems 95 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software (Windows) 97 Where To Get Help 98 Requirements and Notices... 101 Windows System Requirements 101 Macintosh System Requirements 101 Important Safety Instructions 102 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 103 Energy Star ...
... 86 Problems and Solutions 88 Setup and Software Installation Problems 88 Printer Problems 89 Quality Problems 91 Paper Problems 93 Miscellaneous Problems 95 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software (Windows) 97 Where To Get Help 98 Requirements and Notices... 101 Windows System Requirements 101 Macintosh System Requirements 101 Important Safety Instructions 102 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 103 Energy Star ...
Printer Basics
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...CompactFlash Type II adapters, which are some of the printer's outstanding features: ■ EPSON's exclusive 6-color ink technology gives you print. (See page 99 for ordering information.) ■ Four-picoliter variable droplet ink technology achieves finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and ...sizes perfect for digital photography. Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 825 is available to your computer. You get quick and easy snapshots and enlargements just minutes after taking pictures with manageable print file sizes. ■ Genuine EPSON ink and papers deliver long-lasting, water-...
...CompactFlash Type II adapters, which are some of the printer's outstanding features: ■ EPSON's exclusive 6-color ink technology gives you print. (See page 99 for ordering information.) ■ Four-picoliter variable droplet ink technology achieves finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and ...sizes perfect for digital photography. Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 825 is available to your computer. You get quick and easy snapshots and enlargements just minutes after taking pictures with manageable print file sizes. ■ Genuine EPSON ink and papers deliver long-lasting, water-...
Printer Basics
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... sure you don't want to turn it on, and install ink cartridges, as described on page 34 7 If you plug in the printer, all the PRINT Image Matching commands are saved in the printer (with the appropriate adapter), choose settings from the control panel,..."Printing Special Layouts" on page 17. Printing Without a Computer Your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 lets you print without a computer. When you insert your camera's memory card in the printer, turn off PhotoEnhance™ , as described on your photos quickly and easily without a computer. For example, macro mode pictures ...
... sure you don't want to turn it on, and install ink cartridges, as described on page 34 7 If you plug in the printer, all the PRINT Image Matching commands are saved in the printer (with the appropriate adapter), choose settings from the control panel,..."Printing Special Layouts" on page 17. Printing Without a Computer Your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 lets you print without a computer. When you insert your camera's memory card in the printer, turn off PhotoEnhance™ , as described on your photos quickly and easily without a computer. For example, macro mode pictures ...
Printer Basics
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... always use letter-size plain paper, or the following types of EPSON special paper: Paper name Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ColorLife™ Photo Paper Description Letter size 4 × 6 5 × 7... lightfastness when used with a smooth satin finish - - - With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for S041062 - S041144KIT Perfect for many years. snapshots, reprints, S041272 and enlargements S041271 High Gloss...
... always use letter-size plain paper, or the following types of EPSON special paper: Paper name Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ColorLife™ Photo Paper Description Letter size 4 × 6 5 × 7... lightfastness when used with a smooth satin finish - - - With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for S041062 - S041144KIT Perfect for many years. snapshots, reprints, S041272 and enlargements S041271 High Gloss...
Printer Basics
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Print Mode The Print Mode determines which photos are printed. Print all the photos on roll paper. Paper Type The printer adjusts the ink coverage for index or test prints. Use for enlargements, special layouts, or snapshots on the memory card. Print a group of all photos. Selecting Print Settings Always check the ... settings: After you select all your settings, press the Print button to print. Print a sheet with small, numbered copies of selected photos. Printing Without a Computer 15 Print on the memory card. Print on EPSON Premium Glossy, Premium Semigloss, or ColorLife...
Print Mode The Print Mode determines which photos are printed. Print all the photos on roll paper. Paper Type The printer adjusts the ink coverage for index or test prints. Use for enlargements, special layouts, or snapshots on the memory card. Print a group of all photos. Selecting Print Settings Always check the ... settings: After you select all your settings, press the Print button to print. Print a sheet with small, numbered copies of selected photos. Printing Without a Computer 15 Print on the memory card. Print on EPSON Premium Glossy, Premium Semigloss, or ColorLife...
Printer Basics
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... Make sure this setting for snapshots on EPSON Photo Paper-with standard margins-one photo 20 times or 20 different photos on each sheet of the selected paper. You can also select Photo Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet paper. Use for borderless photos. Images may not match the width/height...also printed. 16 Printing Without a Computer Print two photos on each sheet of the selected paper. Photos will be slightly cropped around the edges and printing will be cropped or trimmed around the edges to 52 photos in the printer. Use for printing a series of borderless snapshots....
... Make sure this setting for snapshots on EPSON Photo Paper-with standard margins-one photo 20 times or 20 different photos on each sheet of the selected paper. You can also select Photo Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet paper. Use for borderless photos. Images may not match the width/height...also printed. 16 Printing Without a Computer Print two photos on each sheet of the selected paper. Photos will be slightly cropped around the edges and printing will be cropped or trimmed around the edges to 52 photos in the printer. Use for printing a series of borderless snapshots....
Printer Basics
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... Brightness buttons at the same time. The settings are saved as defaults, even if you want to change, then press the Select Photo, Brightness, and Cancel buttons at the same time. To change the defaults to the settings you want to use most often. 1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for ...: If you use for each print mode: Index All One Set You can change back to select Photo Paper or Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, see page 22 for each print mode. Changing the Default Settings The printer comes with the following default settings for one of the print modes. 2. Make the settings you...
... Brightness buttons at the same time. The settings are saved as defaults, even if you want to change, then press the Select Photo, Brightness, and Cancel buttons at the same time. To change the defaults to the settings you want to use most often. 1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for ...: If you use for each print mode: Index All One Set You can change back to select Photo Paper or Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, see page 22 for each print mode. Changing the Default Settings The printer comes with the following default settings for one of the print modes. 2. Make the settings you...
Printer Basics
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... you're using Photo Paper or Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, see page 22 for each photo you choose on each sheet of the selected paper (the first photo may be larger on some paper sizes) to print one copy of photo sizes on one picture, make sure Set is selected in the printer. 2. Printing Without a Computer...
... you're using Photo Paper or Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, see page 22 for each photo you choose on each sheet of the selected paper (the first photo may be larger on some paper sizes) to print one copy of photo sizes on one picture, make sure Set is selected in the printer. 2. Printing Without a Computer...
Printer Basics
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Then follow the instructions below . See page 86 for instructions. Make sure the roll paper adapter is attached to the printer as described on page 19). Make sure the edge of paper. A diagonal cut straight across. Use a folded sheet of the paper is loaded can print ... paper is cut may cause paper feed problems. If necessary, trim the paper. 3. First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as shown below to check your ink levels before you print on roll paper. Roll the paper inside the sheet, as described on the Start Here sheet...
Then follow the instructions below . See page 86 for instructions. Make sure the roll paper adapter is attached to the printer as described on page 19). Make sure the edge of paper. A diagonal cut straight across. Use a folded sheet of the paper is loaded can print ... paper is cut may cause paper feed problems. If necessary, trim the paper. 3. First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as shown below to check your ink levels before you print on roll paper. Roll the paper inside the sheet, as described on the Start Here sheet...
Printer Basics
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... vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON ink. ■ Choose the right printer settings for more information. Before you start, make sure you can edit and enhance your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 works like any other printer. You can have all your printer's features: ■ "Loading Paper" on page 36 ■ "Basic Printing in these...
... vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON ink. ■ Choose the right printer settings for more information. Before you start, make sure you can edit and enhance your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 works like any other printer. You can have all your printer's features: ■ "Loading Paper" on page 36 ■ "Basic Printing in these...
Printer Basics
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You return to start printing. You can also see how much ink you 're printing: 2 Select your paper type (see page 49) 3 Select your paper size 4 Select your document or image orientation 5 Click OK Draft: for rough ... with higher text quality Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher quality Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the or Help button. 5. You can use the buttons to pause or...
You return to start printing. You can also see how much ink you 're printing: 2 Select your paper type (see page 49) 3 Select your paper size 4 Select your document or image orientation 5 Click OK Draft: for rough ... with higher text quality Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher quality Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the or Help button. 5. You can use the buttons to pause or...
Printer Basics
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... window: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click to check ink levels Note: If you're not using background printing and you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu in the upper right corner of the screen. You see page 49) ... information about printer settings, click the button. 4. 3. From the File menu, select Print. Select the following : ■ Click to reduce/enlarge your printed image, print multi-page layouts, or add a watermark. ■ Click to control background printing. ■ Click , then click Preview to preview your ink levels. 5....
... window: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click to check ink levels Note: If you're not using background printing and you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Application menu in the upper right corner of the screen. You see page 49) ... information about printer settings, click the button. 4. 3. From the File menu, select Print. Select the following : ■ Click to reduce/enlarge your printed image, print multi-page layouts, or add a watermark. ■ Click to control background printing. ■ Click , then click Preview to preview your ink levels. 5....
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... a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of the window. The Basic settings change to select layout options. If you want to save your printer settings, select Show this screen first. Printing From Windows or a Mac 45 Select the following advanced settings as necessary: 1 Select Paper & ...Quality options as necessary Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on saving them as necessary Click here to select Black Ink Only printing 3 Select a color management method To choose No Color Adjustment, click ICM first ...
... a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of the window. The Basic settings change to select layout options. If you want to save your printer settings, select Show this screen first. Printing From Windows or a Mac 45 Select the following advanced settings as necessary: 1 Select Paper & ...Quality options as necessary Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on saving them as necessary Click here to select Black Ink Only printing 3 Select a color management method To choose No Color Adjustment, click ICM first ...
Product Information Guide
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Printer Parts Paper support Printer cover Card eject button EPSON Stylus Photo 825 Using the Control Panel When printing in stand-alone mode (without a computer), you can use the control panel to select print settings: Menus Settings Left ... Part number C12C860005 C11C860005 2034142 SDMA The Dazzle® 4 in 1 adapter, which is commercially available, has also been tested and found to work with this printer. Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Color Part number T007201 T008201 For available EPSON® paper types, see page 3. 11/02 EPSON Stylus Photo 825 - 1
Printer Parts Paper support Printer cover Card eject button EPSON Stylus Photo 825 Using the Control Panel When printing in stand-alone mode (without a computer), you can use the control panel to select print settings: Menus Settings Left ... Part number C12C860005 C11C860005 2034142 SDMA The Dazzle® 4 in 1 adapter, which is commercially available, has also been tested and found to work with this printer. Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Color Part number T007201 T008201 For available EPSON® paper types, see page 3. 11/02 EPSON Stylus Photo 825 - 1