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