Epson Stylus Photo 925 User manual

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User’s Guide
Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . .12
Direct Printing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Various Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

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Where to Find Information
Setup
This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It
includes information on setting up your printer and installing the
printer software.
Photo Print Software Setup
This guide provides information on installing EPSON
PhotoQuicker, EPSON PhotoStarter and EPSON CardMonitor. It
also contains uninstalling and system requirements.
Quick Reference
This guide provides a simplified procedure for printing without
a computer. It also contains color and layout samples.
User’s Guide
This guide provides information for direct printing,
troubleshooting tips and customer support information.
EPSON PhotoQuicker User’s Guide
This guide, included on the CD-ROM, this guide provides
information on the EPSON PhotoQuicker utility and
troubleshooting tips.
Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM
The Reference Guide contained on the CD-ROM provides
detailed information about printer software settings, printing on
special paper, maintenance, and problem solving.

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English
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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON
printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser
or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly
comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from
the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those
designated as EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Stylus is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.
Copyright 2001 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. All rights reserved. PRINT Image Matching
is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a
trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
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Copyright © 2002 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the instructions in this section before using your
printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer.
When setting up your printer
Observe the following when setting up the printer:
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
label.
❏Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety
standard.
❏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.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏Keeptheentirecomputersystem away from potentialsources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

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❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the
extensioncorddoesnotexceedthecord’sampererating.Also,
make sure that 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.
❏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 damaged;
the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building
installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for this printer.
When choosing a place for the printer
Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer:
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond
the printer base in all directions. If you place the printer by
the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the
printer and the wall. The printer will not operate properly if
it is tilted at an angle.
❏When storing or transporting the printer, don't tilt it, stand it
on its side or turn it upside down. Otherwise ink may leak
from the cartridge.
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be
fully ejected.

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❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight,
strong light, or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, and vibrations.
❏Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient
ventilation.
❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
When using the printer
Observe the following when using the printer:
❏Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Take care not to spill liquid on 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 memory card light flashes briefly
and then goes out. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the
power to the outlet until the memory card light stops flashing.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head
is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are
in place.
❏Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges
can dehydrate the printer head and may prevent the printer
from printing.

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When using a memory card
❏Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer power
while the computer and the memory card are communicating
(when the card slot light is flashing).
❏The handling method varies depending onthe storage media.
Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your
memory card and storage media for details.
❏You can only use the memory cards matching the printer
specification.
When using the display or the optional Preview
Monitor
❏Your LCD panel may contain a few small bright or dark spots.
These are normal and do not mean that your LCD monitor is
broken.
❏Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the display or the optional
Preview Monitor. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
❏If the display on the printer or the Preview Monitor’s LCD
panel is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal
solutiongetsonyourhands,wash themthoroughlywithsoap
and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision
problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor
immediately.
❏Always attach the cover on the Preview Monitor slot, unless
using the optional Preview Monitor.

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When handling the ink cartridges
Observe the following 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 used ink cartridges, as there may
be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets
on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
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. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time
before use may result in reduced print quality.
❏Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installing them.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
❏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.
❏Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
This may affect normal operation and printing.

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❏The IC chip on this ink cartridge 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.
❏If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink
supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same
environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply port
makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain
items that come in contact with this area of the cartridge. Do
not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area.
When using the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter
❏Keep the cutter out of the reach of children.
❏Do not touch the paper ejection slot and cutter blade.
❏Do not place the cutter on an unstable surface (such as on an
unstable table or a tilted surface).
❏Do not disassemble or modify the cutter.
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, copiers, and
scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.

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Information for United Kingdom Users
Use of options
EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.
Safety information
wWarning:
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for the
voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the
supply voltage.
Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow —Earth
Blue —Neutral
Brown —Live
If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match
the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug,
please observe the following:
❏The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter Eor the earth
symbol (G).
❏The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.

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❏The brown wire must be connectedto the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
❏If the plug is damaged, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
❏Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.
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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Printer Parts and Control Panel
Functions
Printer Parts
edge guides
output tray
paper support
printer cover
sheet feeder
output tray
extension
card eject
button
Memory Stick memory card slot
SmartMedia
memory card slot
CompactFlash Type II
memory card slot
Memory
Stick
memory
card light
SmartMedia
memory card light
CompactFlash
memory card
light
roll paper
holder
preview monitor cable
connector
computer USB
connector
preview monitor slot
adjust lever
backup drive USB connector

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Buttons
Button Function
P
power
Turns the printer on and off.
b
maintenance
Clears the following errors or displays an instruction.
No ink
No ink cartridge/abnormality
No paper (cut sheet only)
Paper jam
Performs the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility.
Displays the Advanced Settings menu while the
(maintenance light is off.
z
roll paper
Loads and ejects the roll paper.
Cuts and ejects the roll paper when the print job is
finished, then rewinds the roll paper to the startposition
for printing.
When held down for more than 3 seconds, rewinds the
roll paper to a position where it can be removed from
the sheet feeder.
Prints a nozzle check pattern when pressed while
turning on the printer.
ink cartridge clamps
control panel
print head
LCD panel

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Control panel
1. LCD panel: Shows the items and settings you change with the
buttons on the control panel.
2. Up/Down arrow buttons: Move the cursor on the LCD panel.
Increase and decrease numbers being entered.
3.Back button: Returns to the main menu.
4. Select button: Selects the item to be set.
5. Custom buttons: Store the current settings on the LCD panel
whenhelddown for morethan2seconds. Load thestored settings
when pressed.
6. Cancel button: Cancels print operations, or the settings on the
LCD panel.
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6
7
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7. Print button: Starts printing with the settings selected via the
buttons on the control panel.
8. Maintenance light: On or flashes when an error occurs. Check
the description of the error in the LCD panel.
9. Maintenance button: Refer to “Buttons”on page 13 for details.
10. Roll paper button: Refer to “Buttons”on page 13 for details.
11. Power button: Refer to “Buttons”on page 13 for details.
Note:
The buttons on the control panel only affect direct printing from a
memory card.

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Lights
Direct Printing Basics
Introduction
Before printing your photographs without a computer, be sure to
read this chapter to know how to make settings on the LCD panel.
The instruction below show an example setting to print a selected
photo directly from a memory card. Before you can print, you
need A4-size plain paper and an memory card containing suitable
digital photo data.
Light Description
(
maintenance
On or flashes when an error occurs. On the LCD panel,
check the description of the error.
SmartMedia
memory card
On when a SmartMedia memory card is inserted into the
SmartMedia memory card slot and the slot is valid.
Flashes when the printer is accessing the SmartMedia
memory card.
Memory Stick
memory card
On when a Memory stick memory card is inserted into the
Memory stick memory card slot and the slot is valid.
Flashes when the printer is accessing the Memory stick
memory card.
CompactFlash
memory card
On w hen a CompactFlash memory card is inserte d int o the
CompactFlash memory card slot and the slot is valid.
Flashes when the printer is accessing the CompactFlash
memory card.

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Note:
❏Always test a few sheets of paper to make sure of the print results
before printing large jobs.
❏We recommend disconnecting the USB cable when printing directly
from a memory card.
For available paper and loading capacities, refer to “Loading A4
Paper”on page 17.
For printing a selected photo, refer to “Printing a Selected Photo”
on page 23.
For various setting options, refer to “Various Setting Options”on
page 30.
For printing from a computer, refer to online Reference Guide.
Loading A4 Paper
1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension.

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2. Fan a stack of plain paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even
the edges.
3. With the printable side up, load the paper so it is against the
rightedgeguide,andslideitintothesheetfeeder. The loading
capacity for plain paper is shown by the arrow mark on the
left edge guide.