Epson 875DC - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer Installation guide

Printer Basics
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Contents
WELCOME! 1
About Your Software 2
About Your Documentation 3
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3
Windows System Requirements 4
Macintosh System Requirements 5
ENERGY STAR Compliance 6
Important Safety Instructions 6
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 7
VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL 9
Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual 9
Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual 10
PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 13
Printing with Windows 14
Loading Paper 14
Opening the Printer Software 15
Selecting Printer Software Settings 16
Controlling Printing 18
Printing on a Macintosh 19
Loading Paper 19
Opening the Printer Software 20
Selecting Printer Software Settings 21
Controlling Printing 22

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Using PhotoEnhance,™Custom, and Advanced Settings 23
Using PhotoEnhance 23
Using Custom Settings 24
Using Advanced Settings 24
Using Advanced Color Management 25
Printing CMYK Format Files 25
Using Color Management Profiles 25
Using Special Papers 26
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 26
EPSON Photo Paper 30
Matte Paper - Heavyweight 33
Envelopes 33
Selecting Your Paper Type 34
Taking Care of Your Photographs 35
WORKING WITH YOUR MEMORY CARD 37
Inserting and Removing Your Card 38
Inserting a Memory Card 38
Removing a Memory Card 40
If You Don’t Want to Start Image Expert Automatically. . . 41
Using Image Expert with Your Card 42
Viewing Photos on Your Memory Card 42
What to Do If You See an Error Message 44
Copying Photos to Your Computer 45
Printing Photos on 4-Inch Wide Roll Paper 47
Printing Photos on 4 x 6-Inch Photo Paper 50
Using Adobe PhotoDeluxe with Your Memory Card 53
Uploading Photos to Your Memory Card 55

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MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 59
Cleaning the Print Head 59
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 60
Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 61
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 62
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 63
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 64
Aligning the Print Head 66
Cleaning the Printer 67
Transporting the Printer 68
PROBLEM SOLVING 69
Diagnosing Printer Problems 69
Checking the Control Panel Lights 69
Running a Printer Check 71
Identifying Printer Parts 72
Problems and Solutions 73
Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 73
Problems with Printing 74
Problems Getting Good Print Quality 75
Problems with the Memory Card 78
Problems with Paper Feeding 80
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 81
Uninstalling Printer Software 82
Uninstalling Windows 98 Software 82
Uninstalling Windows 2000 Software 83
Uninstalling Macintosh Software 84
Reinstalling Printer Software 85

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Where To Get Help 86
EPSON Technical Support 86
EPSON Accessories 87
Bonus Photo Software Technical Support 87
INDEX 89

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Welcome!
The EPSON Stylus® Photo 875DC makes it quick and easy to go from digital image
capture to brilliant digital image printing. Instead of connecting your digital camera
to your computer, just insert your PCMCIA memory card into the printer’s built-in
card reader—your bonus photo software starts automatically and lets you view the
images on your card. And your digital card reader is compatible with virtually any
PCMCIA memory card that comes with an adapter.
Whether you get your photos with a digital camera, scanner, or digital photo
processing service, or download them off the World Wide Web, you’ll get real photo
lab results. Using EPSON’s specially formulated inks and lightfast Premium Glossy
Photo or Matte Heavyweight paper, you can cherish your digital photographs for
years to come, just like your traditionally printed photos.
Here’s what you get:
■Resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dpi (dots per inch), even on plain paper
■Six-color printing for PRQ®(photo reproduction quality) color and incredibly
smooth gradations
■Exclusive print technology to print continuous edge-to-edge 4 ×6-inch photos
(plus a roll paper holder kit with a roll of 4-inch Premium Glossy Photo Paper to
get you started)
■EPSON’s exclusive Micro Piezo™ink jet technology for virtually invisible dots as
small as 4 picoliters
■Fast photo print speeds: approximately 48 seconds for a 4 ×6-inch photo, or one
minute and 50 seconds for an 8 ×10-inch photo in Fine mode
■Great results on a variety of paper sizes, from 3.5 ×3.5-inch up to 8.5 ×44-inch—
including letter, legal, envelope, card, and panoramic
■Specially designed print engine for whisper-quiet operation

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About Your Software
The printer software CD-ROM includes all the software you need for printing:
■Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents
look. You can’t use your printer without it.
■Your electronic Reference Guide gives you complete information about your
printer. (You need an HTML browser—such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer or
Netscape®Navigator,
®version 3.0 or later—to view the guide.)
■Your bonus photo software:
It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for
possible updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com
and check the section for your product to see if there is a new driver
available, free of charge, for downloading to your computer.
Download instructions are posted for your convenience.
Sierra Imaging Image Expert™ (version 1.8.3 for Windows
and Macintosh)
View, organize, edit, and print pictures with ease.
Adobe®PhotoDeluxe®(version 3.1 for Windows®or
version 2.0 for Macintosh®)
Easily bring photos into your computer, organize them in
albums, and make repairs and improvements—then share
them with friends via the World Wide Web.

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About Your Documentation
To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here poster. This book
contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on:
■viewing your electronic printer manual
■printing with Windows or on a Macintosh
■using special papers
■using your memory card
■maintaining the printer
■solving basic problems
For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer,
see your electronic Reference Guide. For instructions on viewing it, see page 9.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Please follow these guidelines:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints for better printing.

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Windows System Requirements
To use your printer and its software, your system should have:
■A Microsoft Windows®compatible PC with a Pentium®processor (200 MHz or
faster recommended)
■Windows 98 or Windows 2000
■64MB of RAM (128MB or more recommended)
■100MB of free hard disk space (200MB or more recommended)
■CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software
■SVGA or better display adapter and monitor
■A Windows-compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable up to 9.8 feet
(3 meters) long.
Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more
than 9.8 feet (3 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

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Macintosh System Requirements
To use your printer and its software, your system should have:
■An Apple®iMac™series computer or Power Macintosh® G3 or G4 with
USB port
■Mac OS 8.5 or later
If you have an iMac and you’re running OS 8.5 or 8.5.1, Apple
recommends that you install iMac Update 1.1.
Download the update for your system from Apple at
http://asu.info.apple.com. Contact Apple if you have problems
installing the update.
To find out which operating system your iMac is running, select
About This Computer from the Apple menu.
■64MB of available RAM (128MB recommended)
■150MB of free hard disk space (200MB recommended)
■CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software
■SVGA or better display adapter and monitor
■A shielded USB “AB” cable up to 9.8 feet (3 meters) long.
Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more
than 9.8 feet (3 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

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ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment
program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and
office equipment industry to promote the introduction of
energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax
machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution
caused by power generation.
Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use
the printer safely and effectively:
■Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
■Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent
or in direct sunlight.
■Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
■Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets
on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on
and off.
■Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée
facilement.
■Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
■If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of
the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere
rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

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■Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the printer.
Always turn the printer off using the Ppower button. Don’t switch
off the power strip or unplug the printer until the Ppower light is off.
■Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through
the slots.
■Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the
printer yourself.
■Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the
printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate
normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
■Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
■Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
■If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets
in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
■Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its foil package. If
you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing
may not be possible.
■Do not dismantle the ink cartridges. This could damage the print head.
■Do not touch the green chip on the back of the cartridge. This may inhibit
normal operation and printing.
■In these ink cartridges, the IC chip retains a variety of cartridge-related
information (such as the amount of ink remaining) so that a cartridge may be
removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some
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■If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, be sure to protect the ink supply area
from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that
there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but
care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.
Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or the surrounding area.
■Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton;
otherwise it may result in reduced print quality. For best results, use up the ink
cartridges within six months of first installing them.
■Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
■After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up
at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
■Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing.
■Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer.
■Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped in the far right
position and the ink cartridges are in place.

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Viewing Your Electronic Printer
Manual
Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your
printer. The manual is in HTML format, so you need a browser—such as Internet
Explorer 3.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later—to view it. If you are using a
different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on
the printer software CD-ROM.)
Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual
You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your
hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps:
1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.
2. Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM or
DVD drive icon, then double-click the EPSON icon.
Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, then double-click the
EPSON icon.
The Main Menu appears:

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3. Click View Electronic
Documentation. The online
documentation menu appears:
4. You can either view the manual
from the CD-ROM (View
Reference Guide) or copy the
manual to your hard drive
(Install Reference Guide) and
view it from there. For details on
viewing the manual, see the next
section.
If you copied the manual to your
hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows:
Windows: Select Start, Programs, EPSON, and double-click ESP875DC Guide.
Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DC folder and double-click View
Reference Guide.
Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual
When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen:
Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents.
Click here to
expand the
table of
contents

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After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view.
If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to it.
Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list.
Closed
list, click
to expand
Click to go
to topic

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Printing from Start to Finish
Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a photograph, newsletter, or
memo—from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controlling the print job.
Follow the instructions in these sections:
■“Printing with Windows” on page 14
■“Printing on a Macintosh” on page 19
If you’re already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you can skip
ahead to these sections:
■“Using PhotoEnhance,™ Custom, and Advanced Settings”
on page 23
■“Using Advanced Color Management” on page 25
■“Using Special Papers” on page 26
■“Selecting Your Paper Type” on page 34
■“Taking Care of Your Photographs” on page 35
If you want information about using your memory card with the
printer, go to “Working with Your Memory Card” on page 37.

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Printing with Windows
This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. (To print on a
Macintosh, see page 19.)
Loading Paper
Make sure your printer and
computer are turned on.
Place your paper against the right
edge guide and slide the left edge
guide against the paper.
Keep the following in mind
when loading paper:
■Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side.
■Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.
■Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
If you’re printing on roll paper, envelopes, or other special paper
sizes or types, see page 26 for loading instructions.
Slide paper against the
right edge guide
Load paper only up
to this arrow