Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to determine...
... selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to determine...
Printer Basics
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... the Nozzle 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 Installing Additional...
... the Nozzle 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 Installing Additional...
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... 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 Compliance 104 FCC Compliance Statement 104 Declaration of Conformity 105 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 106...
... 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 Compliance 104 FCC Compliance Statement 104 Declaration of Conformity 105 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 106...
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...ink cartridges, as described on page 34 7 Then follow the instructions in the printer (with the appropriate adapter), choose settings from the control panel, and press the Print button. With PRINT Image Matching, special print commands are read and applied. Printing Without a Computer Your EPSON Stylus Photo 825... lets you insert your camera's memory card in the printer, all the PRINT Image Matching commands are saved in your photo files. For example, macro mode pictures might include commands...
...ink cartridges, as described on page 34 7 Then follow the instructions in the printer (with the appropriate adapter), choose settings from the control panel, and press the Print button. With PRINT Image Matching, special print commands are read and applied. Printing Without a Computer Your EPSON Stylus Photo 825... lets you insert your camera's memory card in the printer, all the PRINT Image Matching commands are saved in your photo files. For example, macro mode pictures might include commands...
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... so they can decline, so turn it only if quality declines. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on the printer for moving, if necessary. ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 63 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 68 ■ ..."Cleaning the Printer" on page 69 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 70 Cleaning the Print Head If your computer, not over a network). Caution...
... so they can decline, so turn it only if quality declines. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on the printer for moving, if necessary. ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 63 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 68 ■ ..."Cleaning the Printer" on page 69 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 70 Cleaning the Print Head If your computer, not over a network). Caution...
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Select SP 825 in the lower right corner of your screen). Follow the instructions on page 91. Caution: Never turn off . (If the red light is off the printer and wait overnight-this...Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. If the pattern is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the green...paper is missing lines or has gaps, click Clean to replace the ink cartridge; Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is flashing or...
Select SP 825 in the lower right corner of your screen). Follow the instructions on page 91. Caution: Never turn off . (If the red light is off the printer and wait overnight-this...Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. If the pattern is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the green...paper is missing lines or has gaps, click Clean to replace the ink cartridge; Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is flashing or...
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...cartridges. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is a good time to check your paper before replacing a cartridge. This is low on , you can replace the cartridge even if the red b error light is low or empty: Ink Low-Black Ink Low-Color Ink Empty-Black Ink Empty-Color Maintaining Your Printer...red b error light stays on ink. Checking the Ink Supply Check the control panel to replace it if printouts don't look their best. When a cartridge is jammed, so make sure to make sure you print. see which cartridge is off. Examining the Nozzle ...
...cartridges. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is a good time to check your paper before replacing a cartridge. This is low on , you can replace the cartridge even if the red b error light is low or empty: Ink Low-Black Ink Low-Color Ink Empty-Black Ink Empty-Color Maintaining Your Printer...red b error light stays on ink. Checking the Ink Supply Check the control panel to replace it if printouts don't look their best. When a cartridge is jammed, so make sure to make sure you print. see which cartridge is off. Examining the Nozzle ...
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... T007 (black) or T008 (color). Click the ink icon. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of your screen. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, or call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 64 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do one of the following: ■ Windows...
... T007 (black) or T008 (color). Click the ink icon. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of your screen. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, or call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 64 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do one of the following: ■ Windows...
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... thoroughly with soap and water. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. The color cartridge is on , but not flashing), then open the printer cover. 2. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you begin. Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing...
... thoroughly with soap and water. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. The color cartridge is on , but not flashing), then open the printer cover. 2. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you begin. Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing...
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black cartridge color cartridge Don't touch the green circuit board on top. you will permanently damage it. Don't try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you may inhibit normal operation and printing. 6. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you insert it carefully. 5. hooks 66 Maintaining Your Printer Then remove only the yellow tape seal on the back of it . Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge; 4. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
black cartridge color cartridge Don't touch the green circuit board on top. you will permanently damage it. Don't try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you may inhibit normal operation and printing. 6. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you insert it carefully. 5. hooks 66 Maintaining Your Printer Then remove only the yellow tape seal on the back of it . Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge; 4. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
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... noise for more than 5 minutes. If you close the printer cover. The Processing light flashes, and the printer makes noise. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about one minute. you may damage the clamp when you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Lower the...
... noise for more than 5 minutes. If you close the printer cover. The Processing light flashes, and the printer makes noise. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about one minute. you may damage the clamp when you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Lower the...
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... close the tray. 6. If you still have the insert, just tape the cartridge holder to the printer case. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to prepare it . Repack the printer and its attachments in its new location. 5. If you notice a decline in...
... close the tray. 6. If you still have the insert, just tape the cartridge holder to the printer case. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to prepare it . Repack the printer and its attachments in its new location. 5. If you notice a decline in...
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Printer Parts Paper support Printer cover Roll paper adapter Card eject button Left edge guide Output tray Paper thickness lever Memory card slot Output tray extensions Preview monitor slot Ink cartridges USB port Roll paper holders Preview monitor port Processing light Error light Power button Maintenance button Roll paper button 84 Solving Problems Ink cartridge replacement button
Printer Parts Paper support Printer cover Roll paper adapter Card eject button Left edge guide Output tray Paper thickness lever Memory card slot Output tray extensions Preview monitor slot Ink cartridges USB port Roll paper holders Preview monitor port Processing light Error light Power button Maintenance button Roll paper button 84 Solving Problems Ink cartridge replacement button
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...one of the messages shown below : Lights Green Processing light flashes Red b light is on the back of the ink cartridges is low. One of the printer. Cut your dealer or EPSON. (See page 98.) Solving Problems 85 Press the b maintenance button, then remove any torn pieces. You may ...Green Processing light flashes and red b light is on If that appears on your ink cartridges. Replace the cartridge as described on page 63. ■ If you need a black (ILb) or color (ILc) cartridge. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and remove any paper or other foreign objects. Then turn...
...one of the messages shown below : Lights Green Processing light flashes Red b light is on the back of the ink cartridges is low. One of the printer. Cut your dealer or EPSON. (See page 98.) Solving Problems 85 Press the b maintenance button, then remove any torn pieces. You may ...Green Processing light flashes and red b light is on If that appears on your ink cartridges. Replace the cartridge as described on page 63. ■ If you need a black (ILb) or color (ILc) cartridge. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and remove any paper or other foreign objects. Then turn...
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...before you turn off the printer, or it may use excess ink the next time you turn it on. ■ If the printer stops moving or making noise, but the green Processing light is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its cable is ... 88 Solving Problems Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on page 98. ■ Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no packing material remains in the Macintosh Chooser, you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on to clear the error...
...before you turn off the printer, or it may use excess ink the next time you turn it on. ■ If the printer stops moving or making noise, but the green Processing light is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its cable is ... 88 Solving Problems Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on page 98. ■ Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no packing material remains in the Macintosh Chooser, you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on to clear the error...
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...see page 63. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ Choose Best Photo in the Quality Type setting (Windows). ■ Make sure Maximum is not selected as described on thicker paper or envelopes.... High Speed mode; see page 41 (OS 8.6 to turn off High Speed (in the expanded area. ■ The ink cartridges may cause banding in the Advanced window). see page 49. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is ... Select MicroWeave if the setting is face up. see page 61 for your printer software; Solving Problems 91
...see page 63. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ Choose Best Photo in the Quality Type setting (Windows). ■ Make sure Maximum is not selected as described on thicker paper or envelopes.... High Speed mode; see page 41 (OS 8.6 to turn off High Speed (in the expanded area. ■ The ink cartridges may cause banding in the Advanced window). see page 49. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is ... Select MicroWeave if the setting is face up. see page 61 for your printer software; Solving Problems 91
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... as described on page 68. 92 Solving Problems ■ Clean the print head; The lever should be face up . ■ Make sure the printer is blurry or smeared. see page 68 for most papers. see page 63. ■ Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh)...one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be set to the 0 position for instructions. ■ Increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; page 39)...
... as described on page 68. 92 Solving Problems ■ Clean the print head; The lever should be face up . ■ Make sure the printer is blurry or smeared. see page 68 for most papers. see page 63. ■ Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh)...one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be set to the 0 position for instructions. ■ Increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; page 39)...
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... alters image colors, like Sepia. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); see page 63. ■ Try turning off (Windows) or Color ink is off PhotoEnhance. see page 45 (Windows) or page 48 (Macintosh). ■ Your printed colors can use a color management system- Fan the edges...; Also check if you can never exactly match your on ink; such as possible. see page 61 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen colors. Paper Problems Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ If paper doesn't feed, remove it (overnight...
... alters image colors, like Sepia. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); see page 63. ■ Try turning off (Windows) or Color ink is off PhotoEnhance. see page 45 (Windows) or page 48 (Macintosh). ■ Your printed colors can use a color management system- Fan the edges...; Also check if you can never exactly match your on ink; such as possible. see page 61 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen colors. Paper Problems Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ If paper doesn't feed, remove it (overnight...
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In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. If you need help with ArcSoft PhotoImpression, use this information: ■ Web site: www.arcsoft.com/techmain.htm ■ E-mail: [email protected] ■ Telephone: (510) 440-9901, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM PST, Monday through Friday Solving Problems 99 You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. If you need help with ArcSoft PhotoImpression, use this information: ■ Web site: www.arcsoft.com/techmain.htm ■ E-mail: [email protected] ■ Telephone: (510) 440-9901, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM PST, Monday through Friday Solving Problems 99 You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
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... or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged; Requirements and Notices 103 Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Before transporting the printer, make sure it in the same environment as the printer. if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. If the liquid crystal solution...
... or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged; Requirements and Notices 103 Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Before transporting the printer, make sure it in the same environment as the printer. if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. If the liquid crystal solution...