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Epson Stylus Photo R800 1/04 See page 11 or your printer software, you load paper not listed as a setting in your paper instructions to 264 V 0.25 A (Max. 0.4 A) Approx. 20 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 2.5 W in a shipping...1950 CSA C22.2 No.60950 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B 2 - If you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems. Printer Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Advanced Micro Piezo pigment ink technology, optimized for its voltage. Environmental Temperature Humidity Operation: 50 to 95°F (10...
Epson Stylus Photo R800 1/04 See page 11 or your printer software, you load paper not listed as a setting in your paper instructions to 264 V 0.25 A (Max. 0.4 A) Approx. 20 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 2.5 W in a shipping...1950 CSA C22.2 No.60950 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B 2 - If you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems. Printer Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Advanced Micro Piezo pigment ink technology, optimized for its voltage. Environmental Temperature Humidity Operation: 50 to 95°F (10...
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Epson Stylus Photo R800 Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Sheet feeder, top entry About 100 sheets at 77°F (25°C). Caution: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems... lb (8.0 kg) without the ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Color Cartridge life Temperature Dimensions Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Matte Black, Photo Black, Red, Blue, Gloss Optimizer Within 6 months of...20 to 60% RH Paper sizes which can be used with this printer range from 3.5 × 5" (89 × 127 mm) up to 24...
Epson Stylus Photo R800 Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Sheet feeder, top entry About 100 sheets at 77°F (25°C). Caution: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems... lb (8.0 kg) without the ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Color Cartridge life Temperature Dimensions Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Matte Black, Photo Black, Red, Blue, Gloss Optimizer Within 6 months of...20 to 60% RH Paper sizes which can be used with this printer range from 3.5 × 5" (89 × 127 mm) up to 24...
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...the ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your printer and computer. 1/04 Epson Stylus Photo R800 - 5 Turn off and red ) paper light and red H ink light flash rapidly ...down the ) paper button, then press and release the P power button. Epson Stylus Photo R800 Control Panel To diagnose printer problems, check the printer's lights (see below ). Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is out, load more paper and press the ) paper button. Red )...
...the ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your printer and computer. 1/04 Epson Stylus Photo R800 - 5 Turn off and red ) paper light and red H ink light flash rapidly ...down the ) paper button, then press and release the P power button. Epson Stylus Photo R800 Control Panel To diagnose printer problems, check the printer's lights (see below ). Lights Explanation Green P power light flashes The printer is out, load more paper and press the ) paper button. Red )...
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...the support extension 2. Make sure the tray is cut straight across, with roll paper loaded, you should remove the paper or marks may have problems feeding the paper. 8 - Turn on roll paper. Open the output tray and its extensions. It's a good idea to check and ...1. Epson Stylus Photo R800 Loading Envelopes You can load 4-inch and 8.3-inch wide roll paper for printing multiple photos or panoramics, with the flap side down and the flap edge facing left edge guide against the envelopes. 5. For best results, press each envelope flat before loading and printing on the printer and ...
...the support extension 2. Make sure the tray is cut straight across, with roll paper loaded, you should remove the paper or marks may have problems feeding the paper. 8 - Turn on roll paper. Open the output tray and its extensions. It's a good idea to check and ...1. Epson Stylus Photo R800 Loading Envelopes You can load 4-inch and 8.3-inch wide roll paper for printing multiple photos or panoramics, with the flap side down and the flap edge facing left edge guide against the envelopes. 5. For best results, press each envelope flat before loading and printing on the printer and ...
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... lines or gaps (as shown below ), click Clean to clean the print head. Mac OS 8.6 to five times. Epson Stylus Photo R800 4. Follow the instructions below . The printer prints and examines the nozzle check pattern shown below to replace a cartridge; Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. If you ...is flashing or on the screen. Follow the instructions on , you still have print quality problems, check the solutions in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. Select SP R800 in the User's Guide. If some print head nozzles are still clogged, it then cleans...
... lines or gaps (as shown below ), click Clean to clean the print head. Mac OS 8.6 to five times. Epson Stylus Photo R800 4. Follow the instructions below . The printer prints and examines the nozzle check pattern shown below to replace a cartridge; Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. If you ...is flashing or on the screen. Follow the instructions on , you still have print quality problems, check the solutions in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. Select SP R800 in the User's Guide. If some print head nozzles are still clogged, it then cleans...
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... learn more about loading paper, printing photos and CDs, maintaining your printer, solving problems, and contacting Epson. • The printer's Reference Guide Click SPR800 Reference Guide on background printing. 4 Close the Chooser. For instructions, use these resources: • Your Printer Basics book Learn about it is turned on and connected. 2 Click Stylus Photo R800, then click the Add button...
... learn more about loading paper, printing photos and CDs, maintaining your printer, solving problems, and contacting Epson. • The printer's Reference Guide Click SPR800 Reference Guide on background printing. 4 Close the Chooser. For instructions, use these resources: • Your Printer Basics book Learn about it is turned on and connected. 2 Click Stylus Photo R800, then click the Add button...
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...Epson PhotoCenter, Epson Store, SoundAdvice, and Epson Connection are trademarks of any options or any damages or problems arising from the use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus...as applied to strictly comply with this product or third parties for any consumable products other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be as broad as a result of: accident, misuse, or...
...Epson PhotoCenter, Epson Store, SoundAdvice, and Epson Connection are trademarks of any options or any damages or problems arising from the use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus...as applied to strictly comply with this product or third parties for any consumable products other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be as broad as a result of: accident, misuse, or...
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Adjusting the Print Density Windows Macintosh OS X Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility ...Automatically Aligning the Print Head Manually Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer Solving Problems Printer Parts 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 74 74 75 76 77 77 78 79 80 81 81 82...
Adjusting the Print Density Windows Macintosh OS X Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility ...Automatically Aligning the Print Head Manually Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer Solving Problems Printer Parts 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 74 74 75 76 77 77 78 79 80 81 81 82...
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...and DVDs ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. Tips contain hints for network setup instructions and technical specifications, see your printer and install its software, see the... about your equipment. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Notes contain important information about your printer, and for better printing. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■...
...and DVDs ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. Tips contain hints for network setup instructions and technical specifications, see your printer and install its software, see the... about your equipment. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Notes contain important information about your printer, and for better printing. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■...
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...and the ink cartridge replacement position, and returns it to the printing position after roll paper printing. Returns roll paper to its home position. Flashing: printer is empty. On: an ink cartridge is receiving a print job, printing, replacing or charging ink, cleaning the print head, or moving the ...Hold down for three seconds when the red H ink light is open . 12 Welcome! Hold down the button for 3 seconds. To diagnose problems indicated by the printer lights, see page 91. Flashing: paper or the CD/DVD tray are jammed, the output tray is out of paper, multiple sheets fed, ...
...and the ink cartridge replacement position, and returns it to the printing position after roll paper printing. Returns roll paper to its home position. Flashing: printer is empty. On: an ink cartridge is receiving a print job, printing, replacing or charging ink, cleaning the print head, or moving the ...Hold down for three seconds when the red H ink light is open . 12 Welcome! Hold down the button for 3 seconds. To diagnose problems indicated by the printer lights, see page 91. Flashing: paper or the CD/DVD tray are jammed, the output tray is out of paper, multiple sheets fed, ...
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... on the printer and remove any paper loaded in your ink cartridges are not low before loading and printing on roll paper. If the paper curls at the top of the roll. 4. Loading Roll Paper You can load 4-inch and 8.3-inch wide roll paper for printing multiple photos or panoramics,... paper. 16 Loading Paper Also make sure your printout. 1. If the end is cut diagonally, you should remove the paper or marks may have problems feeding the paper. 5. Make sure the end of the paper is cut 90° straight across, with or without borders. Avoid touching the printable...
... on the printer and remove any paper loaded in your ink cartridges are not low before loading and printing on roll paper. If the paper curls at the top of the roll. 4. Loading Roll Paper You can load 4-inch and 8.3-inch wide roll paper for printing multiple photos or panoramics,... paper. 16 Loading Paper Also make sure your printout. 1. If the end is cut diagonally, you should remove the paper or marks may have problems feeding the paper. 5. Make sure the end of the paper is cut 90° straight across, with or without borders. Avoid touching the printable...
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...down menu. 56 Printing Special Photos When you're ready to print the test target, follow the steps for each paper type you probably turned off color management in this section to print on color management in both Photoshop and the Epson printer driver. Macintosh OS X ... profile for Windows). Make sure to select No Color Adjustment in the printer driver Advanced screen or Color Management menu to Untagged RGB. Solving Color Management Problems If you selected the wrong combination of source profile, printer profile, and color management settings, you see a missing profile screen,...
...down menu. 56 Printing Special Photos When you're ready to print the test target, follow the steps for each paper type you probably turned off color management in this section to print on color management in both Photoshop and the Epson printer driver. Macintosh OS X ... profile for Windows). Make sure to select No Color Adjustment in the printer driver Advanced screen or Color Management menu to Untagged RGB. Solving Color Management Problems If you selected the wrong combination of source profile, printer profile, and color management settings, you see a missing profile screen,...
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...is turned on page 79 to see page 80.) 2. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Follow the instructions on page 95. You can also turn the printer off . (If the H ink light is off and wait overnight-this allows any clogged nozzles. The utility... R800, click OK, and select Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. Follow the instructions on but not printing, and the red H ink light is flashing or on -screen message telling you have print quality problems, check the solutions beginning on the screen. Make sure the printer is needed, the printer ...
...is turned on page 79 to see page 80.) 2. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Follow the instructions on page 95. You can also turn the printer off . (If the H ink light is off and wait overnight-this allows any clogged nozzles. The utility... R800, click OK, and select Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. Follow the instructions on but not printing, and the red H ink light is flashing or on -screen message telling you have print quality problems, check the solutions beginning on the screen. Make sure the printer is needed, the printer ...
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... To Get Help" on page 91 to your printer driver. Download instructions are posted for free updates to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be. Visit http://support.epson.com. Solving Problems See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 102 Tip: It's a good idea to check Epson's support web site periodically for your convenience. 89...
... To Get Help" on page 91 to your printer driver. Download instructions are posted for free updates to help determine what the cause of your printer problem may be. Visit http://support.epson.com. Solving Problems See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 102 Tip: It's a good idea to check Epson's support web site periodically for your convenience. 89...
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Printer Parts Paper support and extension Left edge guide Output tray extensions Sheet feeder Printer cover Output tray (in lower position) Ink cartridge holder (in home position) Output tray (in upper position) CD/DVD tray Roll paper holder 90 Solving Problems Buttons and lights (control panel) Paper support closed Roll paper edge guide USB port IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port
Printer Parts Paper support and extension Left edge guide Output tray extensions Sheet feeder Printer cover Output tray (in lower position) Ink cartridge holder (in home position) Output tray (in upper position) CD/DVD tray Roll paper holder 90 Solving Problems Buttons and lights (control panel) Paper support closed Roll paper edge guide USB port IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port
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...DVD tray correctly. If you suspect that you have media loaded only for another paper path, load the correct paper or a CD/DVD. Solving Problems 91 Open the cover and remove any jammed or torn paper. Red ) paper light flashes Jammed paper or the CD/DVD tray is out, ... with the wrong media loaded. If you 're trying to eject the paper, then turn off and then on ink. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 13. ■ Roll Paper: See page 16 for instructions on loading or reloading roll paper. ■ ...
...DVD tray correctly. If you suspect that you have media loaded only for another paper path, load the correct paper or a CD/DVD. Solving Problems 91 Open the cover and remove any jammed or torn paper. Red ) paper light flashes Jammed paper or the CD/DVD tray is out, ... with the wrong media loaded. If you 're trying to eject the paper, then turn off and then on ink. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 13. ■ Roll Paper: See page 16 for instructions on loading or reloading roll paper. ■ ...
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... Then turn on . Load letter-size paper in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes Jammed paper or a foreign object is not compatible with your dealer or Epson; A test page prints the printer's ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. ...■ If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your ...
... Then turn on . Load letter-size paper in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes Jammed paper or a foreign object is not compatible with your dealer or Epson; A test page prints the printer's ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. ...■ If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your ...
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...R800 icon doesn't appear in the printer. Wait until it's finished (the green P power light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely, the ink cover is securely connected at both ends. Solving Problems... make sure your system was not upgraded from Windows 95; Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you added all your printer features to clear the error. Follow the installation steps on ...
...R800 icon doesn't appear in the printer. Wait until it's finished (the green P power light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely, the ink cover is securely connected at both ends. Solving Problems... make sure your system was not upgraded from Windows 95; Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you added all your printer features to clear the error. Follow the installation steps on ...
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.... ■ If you're printing on a network, make sure you set the Quality/Speed slider to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices. Your printer makes noise when you 're not using. ■ Increase your on-screen Reference Guide. For the fastest printing: ■ Select Draft (Windows) or set ... as described in your system's memory (RAM). Use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable connected to : ■ Clear space on page 103. Printer Problems Only the green P power light is on, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the interface cable is securely connected at an angle. You may ...
.... ■ If you're printing on a network, make sure you set the Quality/Speed slider to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices. Your printer makes noise when you 're not using. ■ Increase your on-screen Reference Guide. For the fastest printing: ■ Select Draft (Windows) or set ... as described in your system's memory (RAM). Use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable connected to : ■ Clear space on page 103. Printer Problems Only the green P power light is on, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the interface cable is securely connected at an angle. You may ...
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... the print head as described on page 85. ■ Select the Thick paper and envelopes checkbox in your printer software, you may need replacing; see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems in the on page 85. If you use a paper not listed as a Type or Media Type setting ...as follows: Windows: Click Maintenance and select Printer and Option Information. see page 34. ■ Make sure the printable side of Epson inks. Your print is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp, curled, or loaded face down menu. Quality Problems You see page 23 (Windows) or ...
... the print head as described on page 85. ■ Select the Thick paper and envelopes checkbox in your printer software, you may need replacing; see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems in the on page 85. If you use a paper not listed as a Type or Media Type setting ...as follows: Windows: Click Maintenance and select Printer and Option Information. see page 34. ■ Make sure the printable side of Epson inks. Your print is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp, curled, or loaded face down menu. Quality Problems You see page 23 (Windows) or ...