Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Manual
Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Manual

Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Manual

Epson stylus photo r1800: product information
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Printer Parts

Paper support
and extensions
Left edge
guide
Roll paper
guides
Paper support
Roll paper edge guide
(closed)
Roll paper holder
Sheet feeder
Printer
cover
Output tray
Output tray
extension
Ink cartridge
holder (in home
position)
Control panel
CD/DVD tray
USB
port
IEEE 1394
(FireWire) port
CD/DVD Tray
CD position check disc
CD adapter ring
Accessories
Ink Cartridges
Cartridge
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Matte Black
Photo Black
Red
Blue
Gloss Optimizer
Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges
and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your
printer not covered by Epson's warranty.
2/05
Epson Stylus Photo R1800
Single sheet guide
Matte sheet
Roll paper holders
support
Part number
T054420
T054320
T054220
T054820
T054120
T054720
T054920
T054020
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  • Page 1: Printer Parts

    Matte Black Photo Black Blue Gloss Optimizer Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson’s warranty. CD/DVD tray port 2/05...
  • Page 2 * Availability of paper types varies by location. See page 13 or your S041568 paper instructions to select the Type or Media Type setting. If you load paper not listed as a setting in your printer software, you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems. S041286,...
  • Page 3: Printer Specifications

    Power consumption Approx. 18 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 1 W in Sleep mode * Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage. Environmental Temperature Humidity * Stored in a shipping container ** Without condensation Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 4 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) (plain bond paper) See page 2 for a list of special paper distributed by Epson. Caution: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    3. Hold down the ) paper button, then press and release the P power button. Continue to hold down the ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. A test page prints the printer’s ROM version number and a paper button to nozzle check pattern.
  • Page 6: Ink Cartridge Precautions

    Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Caution: Don’t open Epson Status Monitor or respond to any ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout. If your ink is running low, wait until printing finishes before checking ink levels or attempting to replace a cartridge.
  • Page 7: Loading Paper In The Sheet Feeder

    2. Push in the bottom of the output tray. The tray opens and moves up. 3. Pull out the output tray extension. 4. Place your paper in the printer and slide it against the right side of the sheet feeder. power light...
  • Page 8: Loading Special Paper In The Sheet Feeder

    Note: The left edge guide moves out slightly, then moves back in as the paper feeds into the printer. Loading Special Paper in the Sheet Feeder You can load these Epson ink jet papers in the sheet feeder as follows: Paper type Epson Enhanced Matte Paper*...
  • Page 9: Loading Special Paper In The Single Sheet Guide

    Then insert the tabs on the top of the guide into the slot beneath the printer cover. 4. Turn on the printer (the printer must be on to load paper in the single sheet guide correctly). Epson Stylus Photo R1800 5.
  • Page 10: Loading Roll Paper

    Epson Stylus Photo R1800 8. Open the printer cover and look down into the printer to make sure the paper is straight; if not, press the z roll paper button for 3 seconds to back the paper out. Press the ) paper button to clear the paper out error, then load the paper again.
  • Page 11: Loading And Printing Cds And Dvds

    9. Push the paper into the feeder as far as it will go; the printer feeds the paper automatically. 10. To verify that the paper is loaded straight, open the printer cover and look into the printer.
  • Page 12: Printing Your Design

    8. Press the ) paper button to load the CD or DVD into printing position. It is loaded when the P power button stops flashing. 9. Use Epson Print CD to design your CD or DVD (for instructions, see the on-screen Help), then print your CD or DVD, following the instructions below.
  • Page 13: Selecting The Media Type Setting

    **These papers must be loaded in the single sheet guide. See page 9. Caution: Don’t open Epson Status Monitor, pause printing, or respond to any ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout.
  • Page 14: Automatically Checking And Cleaning The Print Head

    Caution: When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, print Select the size quality can decline, so turn it on at least once a month to maintain...
  • Page 15: Running The Head Cleaning Utility

    Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red H ink light is off. (If the H ink light is flashing or on, you need to replace a cartridge; see page 5.) 2.
  • Page 16: Automatically Aligning The Print Head

    Print Head Alignment Epson Stylus Photo R1800 16 - 4. Click the You see a screen like this as the printer prints an alignment check pattern: Print Head 5. On the check page, select the box in each pattern that has the least noticeable lines in it.
  • Page 17: Related Documentation

    4. If you need to clean ink out of the inside of the printer, use a soft cloth to clean only the black plastic area shown below: Clean here only WARNING: Don’t touch the gears or rollers inside the printer.
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