Epson Stylus Photo 875 DC User manual

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Color Ink Jet Printer
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Printer Parts and Functions
UnpackingthePrinter....................................1
PrinterPartsandControlPanelFunctions ..................2
Safety Instructions
ImportantSafetyInstructions .............................5
AFewPrecautions.......................................6
Whenusingtheprinter..............................6
Whenusingthememorycard ........................6
Whenhandlingtheinkcartridges.....................7
Whenchoosingaplacefortheprinter .................8
ENERGYSTARCompliance..............................9
Warnings,Cautions,andNotes............................9
Chapter 1 Paper Handling
LoadingPlainPaper.....................................1-2
LoadingSpecialPaperandOtherMedia....................1-3
Aboutspecialmediacleaningsheets...................1-6
LoadingEnvelopes......................................1-6
Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch, 200 x 300 mm) . . . . . . . . 1-7
LoadingPhotoPaper................................1-8
Removingtheperforatedmargins.....................1-9
StoringEPSONPhotoPaper..........................1-11
UsingRollPaper ........................................1-11
UsingtheRollPaperHolder..........................1-12
Usingcutrollpaper.................................1-18
Printingonrollpaper................................1-22
Removingtherollpaperfromtheprinter ..............1-29
Storingtherollpaper................................1-31
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software for Windows
PrinterSoftwareIntroduction.............................2-2

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Gettingmoreinformation ........................... 2-2
Accessingtheprintersoftware ....................... 2-2
MakingChangestoPrinterSettings ....................... 2-3
MakingtheMediaTypesetting ...................... 2-4
UsingtheAutomaticmode.......................... 2-7
UsingthePhotoEnhancemode....................... 2-8
UsingtheCustommode............................. 2-9
UsingtheAdvancedsettings......................... 2-10
Modifyingtheprintoutstyle.............................. 2-13
MakingthePapersettings........................... 2-13
Fittingyourdocumenttothepapersize............... 2-18
Printingtwoorfourpagesononesheet............... 2-19
Printingposters.................................... 2-20
Printingawatermarkonyourdocument .............. 2-21
Previewingyourprintout................................ 2-24
UsingthePrinterUtilities................................ 2-27
StatusMonitor3.................................... 2-28
NozzleCheck...................................... 2-28
HeadCleaning..................................... 2-29
PrintHeadAlignment .............................. 2-29
PrinterandOptionInformation ...................... 2-29
Speed&Progress................................... 2-31
MonitoringPreferences ............................. 2-32
GettingInformationThroughOnlineHelp ................. 2-33
Accessinghelpfromyourapplication................. 2-33
AccessinghelpfromtheWindowsStartmenu.......... 2-34
IncreasingthePrintSpeed ............................... 2-34
Generaltips ....................................... 2-34
UsingSpeed&Progress............................. 2-37
Chapter 3 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for
Windows
UsingtheProgressMeter ................................ 3-2
UsingEPSONSpoolManager ............................ 3-3
UsingEPSONStatusMonitor3........................... 3-4
AccessingEPSONStatusMonitor3................... 3-4
Viewing information in EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . 3-5

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Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software for Macintosh
PrinterSoftwareIntroduction.............................4-2
MakingChangestoPrinterSettings........................4-2
MakingtheMediaTypesetting.......................4-3
UsingtheAutomaticmode...........................4-6
UsingthePhotoEnhancemode .......................4-6
UsingtheCustommode.............................4-8
UsingtheAdvancedsettings .........................4-9
Changingthepagesetup.............................4-11
SettingthePrintTime ...............................4-15
Modifyingthepagelayout................................4-17
Fittingyourdocumenttothepapersize................4-18
Printingawatermarkonyourdocument...............4-18
Printingtwoorfourpagesononesheet................4-20
Printingposters.....................................4-21
Previewingyourprintout.................................4-22
Savingprintdatainfiles.............................4-24
UsingthePrinterUtilities.................................4-25
EPSONStatusMonitor...............................4-25
NozzleCheck ......................................4-26
HeadCleaning .....................................4-26
PrintHeadAlignment...............................4-26
Configuration......................................4-26
Chapter 5 Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for
Macintosh
UsingEPSONStatusMonitor..............................5-2
AccessingEPSONStatusMonitor......................5-2
MakingConfigurationSettings .......................5-3
UsingEPSONMonitor3..................................5-5
AccessingEPSONMonitor3..........................5-5
ManagingprintjobswithEPSONMonitor3 ............5-6
Changingthepriorityofprintjobs ....................5-7
Chapter 6 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network

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ForWindows98Users................................... 6-2
Settingupyourprinterasasharedprinter............. 6-2
Accessingtheprinterthroughanetwork .............. 6-4
ForMacintoshUsers .................................... 6-5
Settingupyourprinterassharedprinter .............. 6-5
Accessingtheprinterthroughanetwork .............. 6-7
Chapter 7 Replacing Ink Cartridges
ReplacinganInkCartridge............................... 7-2
Usingtheprinter'scontrolpanel...................... 7-2
UsingStatusMonitor3.............................. 7-10
Chapter 8 Maintenance
CheckingthePrintHeadNozzles......................... 8-2
UsingtheNozzleCheckutility....................... 8-2
Usingthecontrolpanelbuttons ...................... 8-3
CleaningthePrintHead................................. 8-4
UsingtheHeadCleaningutility...................... 8-5
Usingthecontrolpanelbuttons ...................... 8-8
AligningthePrintHead ................................. 8-9
CleaningthePrinter..................................... 8-10
TransportingthePrinter................................. 8-11
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
DiagnosingtheProblem ................................. 9-3
Errorindicators.................................... 9-4
StatusMonitor3.................................... 9-5
Runningaprinteroperationcheck.................... 9-6
CancellingPrinting...................................... 9-8
ForWindows98.................................... 9-8
ForMacintosh ..................................... 9-9
PrintQualityCouldBeBetter............................. 9-10
Horizontalbanding................................. 9-10

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Verticalmisalignmentorbanding.....................9-10
Colorgaps.........................................9-11
Incorrectormissingcolors ...........................9-12
Blurryorsmearedprintout...........................9-12
PrintoutsAreNotWhatYouExpected .....................9-13
Incorrectorgarbledcharacters........................9-14
Incorrectmargins...................................9-14
Invertedimage .....................................9-14
Blankpagesprint...................................9-15
Printouthassmearsonthebottomedge................9-15
Printingistooslow..................................9-16
PrinterDoesn'tPrint.....................................9-16
Alllightsareoff ....................................9-17
Lightscameonandthenwentout.....................9-17
Onlythepowerlightison............................9-17
Paperoutlightisflashingoron.......................9-18
Oneoftheinkoutlightsisflashingoron...............9-18
Ink out lights are on and the other lights are flashing . . . . 9-18
PaperDoesn'tFeedCorrectly .............................9-19
Paperdoesn'tfeed ..................................9-19
Multiplepagesfeed.................................9-20
Thepaperjams.....................................9-20
Paperisn'tejectedfullyoriswrinkled .................9-21
WheretoGetHelp.......................................9-21
Chapter 10 Options and Consumable Products
Options................................................10-2
Consumableproducts....................................10-2
Appendix A Tips for Color Printing
BasicsofColor..........................................A-2
ImageResolutionandImageSize..........................A-6
GuidelinesforUsingColor ...............................A-7

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Appendix B Printer Specifications
Printing ............................................... B-2
Paper.................................................. B-2
Paperspecifications................................. B-3
Printablearea...................................... B-5
InkCartridges.......................................... B-6
Mechanical............................................. B-9
Electrical............................................... B-10
Environmental ......................................... B-10
SafetyApprovals ....................................... B-11
SystemRequirements ................................... B-11
ForPCs........................................... B-11
ForMacintoshcomputers............................ B-12
Glossary

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Printer Parts and Functions
Unpacking the Printer
Your printer box should include a CD-ROM containing printer
software that runs your printer, and the items shown in the
illustration below.
In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer.
TheshapeoftheACplugvariesbycountry;besuretheplug
included is the right shape for your location.
Remove all protective materials packed with your printer before
setting up and turning on the printer. Follow the instructions
included with the printer to remove these materials. Save all
packaging and protective materials to transport the printer in the
future.
paper support
ink cartridges
printer
PC card adapter
roll paper holder

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Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions
sheet feeder
edge guides
output tray extension
output tray
printer cover
paper support
card access lamp
card eject lever
memory card slot
ink cartridge clamps
control panel
adjust lever
ink cartridge
replacement button
print head

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Buttons
Lights
Button Function
P
power
Turns the printer on and off.
Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the
power is on.
E
load/eject
Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within
2seconds.
Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper
out error.
R
cleaning
Starts print head cleaning if held for 3 seconds when the
Bblack or
Acolor ink out light is off.
Ink cartridge
replacement
Charges ink to the printer when you replace the ink
cartridges (this orange button is located under the
printer cover, not on the control panel).
Light Description
P
power
On when the printer is on.
Flashes when printer is receiving data, printing,
replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning
the print head.
S
paper out
On when the printer is out of paper. Load paper in the
sheet feeder, then press the
Eload/eject button to
resume printing.
Flashes when paper is jammed. Remove all the paper
from the sheet feeder, then reload the paper. If the
light continues to flash, turn off the printer and gently
pull all the paper out of the printer.
B
black ink
out
Flashes when the black ink cartridge is nearly empty.
On when the black ink cartridge is empty. Replace the
black ink cartridge (T007051) or (T010051).
A
color ink
out
Flashes when the color ink cartridge is nearly empty.
On when the color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the
color ink cartridge (T008051).

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Safety Instructions -5
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer cabinet. Do
not insert objects through the slots.
❏Becarefulnottospillliquidontheprinter.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer
label.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
conditioning systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏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.
❏Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

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❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a
distinct change in performance.
A Few Precautions
When using the printer
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may
damage the printer.
❏Always turn the printer off using the
Ppower button. When
this button is pressed, the
Ppower light flashes briefly then
goes out. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to
the outlet until the
Ppower light stops flashing.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in
thehome(farright)positionandtheinkcartridgesarein
place.
When using the memory card
❏Do not use the printer when the access lamp is on or flashing.
❏Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer power
while the computer and the memory card are communicating
(when the card access lamp is on or flashing). This could
corrupt memory card data.

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❏When EPSON PhotoQuicker is using data from the memory
card, do not remove the memory card until after you close
EPSON PhotoQuicker.
❏Macintosh users should always drag the memory card icon
from the desktop into the trash to eject the card.
❏You can only use memory cards and PC card adapters that
are based on PCMCIA ATA standards (Memory Card ATA
standards) with this printer. For details about PCMCIA ATA
standards, please see the manual packaged with your
memory card or PC card adapter, or contact the manufacturer.
When handling the ink cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow
children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.
❏Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there
may be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on
your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If
inkgetsinyoureyes,flushthemimmediatelywithwater.If
discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough
flushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
❏Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from
its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time
before installing, it may become unusable.
❏Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton: otherwise, print quality may be reduced. For
best results, use the ink cartridges completely within six
months of first installing them.
❏Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. This
may effect normal operation and printing.

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❏Do not disassemble the ink cartridges. Doing so could damage
the print head.
❏After removing an ink cartridge from a cold storage site, allow
it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours
before using it.
❏Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏The ink cartridges have an IC chip which 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 ink
is consumed because the printer automatically performs a
reliability check.
❏Ifyouremoveaninkcartridgeforlateruse,besuretoprotect
the ink supply area from dirt and dust. 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 ink from staining items that the cartridge
touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or
surrounding area.
When choosing a place for the printer
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the
printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity. Also, keep the printer away from bright light and
heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient
ventilation.

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❏Placetheprinternearawalloutletwheretheplugcanbe
easily unplugged.
ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International 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.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
printer.

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Paper Handling 1-1
Chapter 1
Paper Handling
1-LoadingPlainPaper....................................1-2
LoadingSpecialPaperandOtherMedia....................1-3
Aboutspecialmediacleaningsheets...................1-6
LoadingEnvelopes......................................1-6
Using EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6 inch, 200 x 300 mm) . . . . . . . . 1-7
LoadingPhotoPaper................................1-8
Removingtheperforatedmargins.....................1-9
StoringEPSONPhotoPaper..........................1-11
UsingRollPaper ........................................1-11
UsingtheRollPaperHolder..........................1-12
Usingcutrollpaper.................................1-18
Printingonrollpaper................................1-22
Removingtherollpaperfromtheprinter ..............1-29
Storingtherollpaper................................1-31

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Loading Plain Paper
Follow the steps below to load plain paper in the printer.
1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension. Next, slide
theleftedgeguidesothatthedistancebetweentheedge
guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper.
2. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the
edges.
3. Load the stack of paper with the printable side up and the
rightedgeofthepaperrestingagainsttherightsideofthe
sheet feeder. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of
the paper.
Note:
❏Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
❏Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the edge
guide.