Page 2: Copyright Notice
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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Viewing Your On-Screen Printer Manual Printing Without a Computer Getting Photos into the Printer Inserting Memory Cards Configuring PhotoStarter Removing Memory Cards Using EPSON Paper Loading Paper Using the Control Panel Selecting Print Settings Changing the Default Settings Printing Your Photos...
Page 4 Enhancing Photos and Using Filters Using PhotoEnhance Adjusting Brightness Using Filters Printing Stickers Adding Fun Frames to Your Stickers Printing Special Layouts Printing From Windows or a Mac Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Basic Printing in Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Basic Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X...
Page 5 Installing Printer Software on Mac OS X Installing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X Installing Additional Software for OS X Installing the Printer Driver and Utilities for Mac OS 9.x Installing Additional Software for Mac OS 9x Installing Printer Software on Windows Me...
Page 6 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software (Windows) Where To Get Help Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Energy Star Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index Contents...
Page 7: Welcome
Macintosh Here are some of the printer’s outstanding features: EPSON’s exclusive 6-color ink technology gives you beautiful digital photos that look like traditional photographs, as well as crisp everyday documents of all types. The built-in PC card slot works with most digital camera media, including ™...
Page 8: Print Image Matching And Exif Print
PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print Your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 printer supports these innovative digital image formats to give you the best photo prints possible: PRINT Image Matching Exif Print About PRINT Image Matching EPSON’s revolutionary PRINT Image Matching digital camera and printer work together automatically to produce the best prints possible.
Page 9: About Exif Print
Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.
Page 10: About Your Documentation
EPSON PhotoCenter on your desktop. About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For tips on printing without a computer, see the Quick Reference card. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your...
Page 11: Viewing Your On-Screen Printer Manual
(A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.) Follow the instructions on your Start Here sheet to install the manual with your printer software, if you haven’t already. You can view the manual at any time by double-clicking the...
Page 12 If there’s a right arrow Click the down arrow Click to go to topic Closed list, click to expand If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your manual in Netscape Navigator, click the button to load the graphic. Reload Welcome! , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to...
Page 13: Printing Without A Computer
Printing Without a Computer Your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 lets you print your photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital camera’s memory card in the printer (with the appropriate adapter), choose settings from the control panel, and press the If your digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching, you can use this technology whenever you print without a computer.
Page 14: Getting Photos Into The Printer
Before you can print, you need to take the memory card out of your digital camera, insert it into the adapter, and then insert the adapter into the printer. Your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 is designed to print digital camera files that meet these requirements: JPEG files captured with a digital camera.
Page 15: For Printing
Make sure the printer is turned on, then follow these steps to insert your memory card for printing: 1. Insert your memory card into the PC card adapter. 2. Insert the adapter into the printer’s card slot. Make sure the card is straight and goes in as far as it can.
Page 16: Configuring Photostarter
Configuring PhotoStarter PhotoStarter and CardMonitor are utility programs that detect when a memory card is inserted in your printer and automatically copy photos to your computer (not available in Windows XP). Note: If you’re using Windows XP, you don’t need PhotoStarter and CardMonitor.
Page 17: Removing Memory Cards
Confirmation window, click You can go back and change settings at any time by opening PhotoStarter: In Windows, click Start EPSON PhotoStarter On a Macintosh, open the PhotoStarter folder and double-click the icon. Open the Tools menu and choose PhotoStarter Removing Memory Cards When you’re finished printing from a memory card, make sure the processing light is...
Page 18: Using Epson Paper
Many more paper types and sizes are available when you print from your computer, as listed on the inside back cover. With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.
Page 19: Loading Paper
As with all photographs, keep your prints away from direct sunlight. For proper storage, EPSON recommends that you keep prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores.
Page 20: Using The Control Panel
Paper Heavyweight. Load EPSON ColorLife, Premium Glossy and Semigloss Photo Paper one sheet at a time. Load EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet paper and plain paper up to the arrow mark inside the left edge guide. Using the Control Panel You can use the control panel to print everything from a quick snapshot to an 8 ×...
Page 21: Selecting Print Settings
Print one selected photo. Print a group of selected photos. Paper Type The printer adjusts the ink coverage for each type of paper. That’s why this setting is especially important. Print on plain paper. Recommended for index or test prints.
Page 22: Paper Size
Use for snapshots on EPSON Photo Paper—with or without borders. Use for enlargements on EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Use for enlargements on EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper or EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight. Use for printing a series of borderless snapshots. You can print up to 52 photos in one batch.
Page 23 Select Photo When you’re printing one photo, press the picture you want. Refer to your index print (or use the optional preview monitor) to identify the photo. When you’re printing a Set of photos, press the of the picture you want. For each picture you want to print, press the round button.
Page 24: Changing The Default Settings
Changing the Default Settings The printer comes with the following default settings for each print mode: Index You can change the defaults to the settings you use most often. 1. Make the settings you want to use for one of the print modes.
Page 25: Printing Your Photos
25. Note: If you have EPSON 4 × 6 Photo Paper with perforations, make sure you tear off the margins before you use it to print without a computer.
Page 26 1. Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Borderless Photo Paper 4" × 6" in the printer, short edge first as shown. Slide the left edge guide against the paper 2. In the Print Mode menu, select to print all the pictures on the card, select 3.
Page 27: Printing Enlargements
If you’re using EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight, Photo Paper, or Glossy Photo Paper, you can load up to 20 sheets at a time. If you’re using EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, you can load as many sheets as necessary, up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.
Page 28 3. At the Paper Type menu, select either paper you’re using. If you’re using EPSON Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper, press the button and hold it until If you’re using EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, press the button and hold it until 4.
Page 29: Printing Multiple Photos On A Sheet
Printing Multiple Photos on a Sheet You can print 2, 3, 4, or 20 photos on one sheet of paper. The printer automatically sizes your photos to fit the layout you choose on any size paper—from letter-size to 4 × 6. See page 24 for a list of photo sizes on various paper sizes.
Page 30 7. Press the large green Note: If you’re printing more than one page, you may see PE flash on the control panel when your paper runs out. Load more paper, then press the maintenance button to continue. Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight.
Page 31: Printing Snapshots On Roll Paper
86 for instructions. Replacing cartridges while roll paper is loaded can smear the paper. Loading Roll Paper 1. Make sure the roll paper adapter is attached to the printer as described on the Start Here sheet. 2. Insert both roll paper holders into the roll.
Page 32 5. Insert the tabs on the roll paper holders into the slots at the back of the printer as shown. 6. Feed the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go, then slide the left edge guide against the paper.
Page 33: Printing Your Pictures On Roll Paper
8. Open the printer cover and make sure the paper is feeding straight into the printer. If it is not straight, press and hold the z roll paper button to eject the paper. The error light comes on. Press the z roll paper button again to clear the error, then repeat steps 6 and 7.
Page 34 Matching or to increase brightness and contrast) or 6. Press the large green 7. When the printer stops, press and release the z roll paper button. The paper feeds forward, and you see a line showing where to cut it. You see the the control panel.
Page 35: Enhancing Photos And Using Filters
Enhancing Photos and Using Filters The EPSON Stylus Photo 825 lets you enhance your photos even without a computer. Several different types of enhancement are available: If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching, you can use the PhotoEnhance setting to automatically match your captured images.
Page 36: Using Photoenhance
Using PhotoEnhance You can use the PhotoEnhance feature to apply PRINT Image Matching or optimize brightness and contrast—in all printing modes except Index, and with all types of paper. 1. Select your Print Mode and other settings. 2. When you’re ready to print, make sure selected in the PhotoEnhance menu.
Page 37: Using Filters
Using Filters You can use filters to enhance or add special effects to individual photos. Nine filter effects are available, as listed below. (Four of the filters have the same effect as the brightness settings.) Filters work in all print modes except Index, on all types of paper. Brightness level -2 (filter 7) Brightness level 1 (filter 4) 1.
Page 38: Printing Stickers
You can turn your favorite picture into photo stickers, and even add a fun frame around each one. First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Make sure you have a package of EPSON Photo Stickers (S041144).
Page 39: Adding Fun Frames To Your Stickers
2. In the Print Mode menu, select one of the following: to print all your photos on a sheet of stickers (or several sheets, if you have more than 16 photos) to print one selected photo on all stickers to print a group of selected photos You don’t need to set the paper type or size.
Page 40: Printing Special Layouts
3. Repeat step 2 for each photo number. You can select a different frame for each sticker. 4. Press the Select Photo disappear, but they remain in effect. 5. Press the large green Printing Special Layouts You can turn a normal landscape into a panoramic photo, or take a portrait and print an “ID sheet”...
Page 41: Printing From Windows Or A Mac
Printing From Windows or a Mac When you print from your computer, your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 works like any other printer. You can edit and enhance your photos, create photo greeting cards or calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet.
Page 42: Loading Paper
Follow these guidelines 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.
Page 43 Set the thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the position when you’re done printing envelopes.) Load with the printable side up Before you print, make sure you choose the correct envelope size as the paper (Windows) or Paper Size (Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x), or page 42 (Macintosh OS X).
Page 44: Basic Printing In Windows
After you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it using the basic printer settings: 1. From the File menu, click 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 825 3. Click the Properties button, click it. Then click Options screen.)
Page 45 5 Click OK Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the 5. You return to the Print window. Click During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see how much ink you have left.
Page 46: Selecting The Settings You Use Most Often
For Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x applications, see the next section. For Macintosh OS X applications, see page 42. Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select 2.
Page 47 5. Click Print 6. If you turned on background printing, you can select Application menu in the upper right corner of the screen. You see the EPSON Monitor3 window: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Note: If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing,...
Page 48: Printing With Os X
(If you’re using an application that’s compatible only with Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps on page 40 instead.) Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet.
Page 49 Print Settings 7. Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help. The OS X printer driver contains a subset of the settings available with the OS 8.6 to 9.x Macintosh printer driver described in this book.
Page 50 10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. You see a screen like this: 11. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following: Click the print job, then click Click the print job, then click Click a print job marked “Hold”...
Page 51: Customizing Your Print Settings
Note: For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the Help or want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, select Show this screen first.
Page 52 4. Select the following page layout settings as necessary: 1 Select image position options here 2 Select image resizing options here; these affect only your printed image 3 Add a watermark to printed page here Note: For more information on page layout settings, click the Help or 5.
Page 53: Customizing Macintosh Print Settings
Customizing Macintosh Print Settings 1. On the printer settings window, click list to open it. Macintosh OS X Note: For more information on custom settings, click Help (OS X) or (OS 8.6 to 9.x). 2. If you’re finished selecting custom settings, click To select more custom settings, go to step 3.
Page 54 4. Select these advanced settings as necessary: 1 Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on certain paper types 2 Select various print options here Macintosh OS X Note: For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click Help (OS X) or 5.
Page 55: Selecting The Correct Paper Or Media Type
For this paper . . . Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight...
Page 56: Printing Borderfree Photos
Follow these steps to print BorderFree photos: 1. Start your printing application and open your photo file. 2. Access the printer settings window (see page 38 for Windows or page 41 for Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x). 3. Windows only: Select 4.
Page 57: Using Print Image Matching
5. Select Portrait Landscape 6. Click 7. Windows: Click Macintosh: Click File Using PRINT Image Matching With PRINT Image Matching, special print instructions are saved in your digital photo files. For example, macro mode pictures might include print commands for sharpness and clarity, while portrait mode pictures might emphasize soft focusing and subtle flesh tones.
Page 58: Opening Your Photos In Film Factory
Opening Your Photos in Film Factory Follow these steps to print P.I.M. photos with Film Factory: 1. Start Film Factory. You see the main Film Factory screen: Click Roll to create a new roll, or . . . click an existing roll PRINT Image Matching photos are...
Page 59 3. If your photos were taken with a digital camera that supports PRINT Image Matching, the P.I.M. logo appears in your photo thumbnails. Right-click (Windows) or -click (Macintosh) a photo thumbnail to display information Ctrl about the P.I.M. and/or Exif Print data in the photo file. (If you retouched a PRINT Image Matching photo, the 4.
Page 60 Select your printer settings here 2. Windows and Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Select these options in the Printer Settings box at the bottom of the screen, in this order: 1 Make sure your printer is selected...
Page 61 4. Click the button on the left side of the screen. You see more options: Print Select the number of copies you want to print Leave these boxes checked for the best printed output using P.I.M. and/or Exif Print data, if available 5.
Page 62: Using The P.i.m. Plug-In For Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop doesn’t retain the PRINT Image Matching information separately in the JPEG’s header file when you import your P.I.M. image. Instead, it converts that information in the file and embeds a color space called EPSON RGB 2001. This profile supports all the P.I.M. color advantages and enhancements.
Page 63 Note: If you overwrite your original file, you will lose all P.I.M. header information. Printing a P.I.M. Image P.I.M. images are converted into the EPSON RGB 2001 color space. To retain P.I.M. quality and enhancements, don’t change the color space.
Page 64 We recommend 4. Photoshop 7.0 or Elements: Click Photoshop 6.0: Go to step 5. Note: In Windows, click Setup, then select your printer and click Properties or Preferences to select these settings. 5. Windows only: Select Printing From Windows or a Mac Photoshop 6.0...
Page 65 6. Select the paper you’re printing on as the (Macintosh) setting. 7. Windows: Click the Advanced Advanced settings. Macintosh: Under Mode, click see the Advanced screen. 8. Windows: Select , then select Macintosh: Select No Color Adjustment Windows 9. Continue clicking (Windows) or Type button.
Page 66 Printing From Windows or a Mac...
Page 67: Maintaining Your Printer
You can also clean the print head by holding down the printer for three seconds (when the red Caution: When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline, so turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
Page 68: Running The Head Cleaning Utility
Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red off. (If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see page 63 for details.) 2.
Page 69: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern
Checking the Ink Supply Check the control panel to see which cartridge is low or empty: Ink Low—Black Ink Low—Color error light stays on, error light is off. Ink Empty—Black Ink Empty—Color Maintaining Your Printer...
Page 70: Purchasing Ink Cartridges
Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Page 71: Ink Cartridge Precautions
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement.
Page 72 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. 5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on top. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it.
Page 73 Processing and stays on, and the red light goes out. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Processing light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. Caution: Don’t place the cartridge under the hooks;...
Page 74: Aligning The Print Head
If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see white or black horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head. Note: Your printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network) to use the Print Head Alignment utility.
Page 75: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder.
Page 76: Transporting The Printer
Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
Page 77: Installing Your Printer Software
Installing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X 1. Start up your Macintosh in OS X. (Make sure your printer is still on.) 2. Put the EPSON CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive and wait a few seconds for the CD-ROM to be recognized.
Page 78 3. Select on your EPSON desktop. Then select the icon in the window SP825 that opens: 4. If you have an administrator password, you see this screen: 5. Click the lock icon, then enter your password and click 6. Click...
Page 79: Installing Additional Software For Os X
ArcSoft PhotoImpression and follow the on-screen instructions. Then click 6. Select to install the Printer Manual on your desktop and follow the on-screen instructions. 7. If you have Photoshop 7, you can install the P.I.M. plug-in. Drag the icon to the Photoshop Plug-in folder on your Macintosh.
Page 80: Installing The Printer Driver And Utilities For Mac Os
11. Close Print Center and start up your Macintosh in OS 9.x. Follow the instructions in the next section to install the OS 9.x printer driver and optional software for your Macintosh Classic applications. (You don’t need to reinstall your printer manual.) Installing the Printer Driver and Utilities for Mac OS 9.x...
Page 81: Installing Additional Software For Mac Os 9X
Installing Additional Software for Mac OS 9x 1. After your Macintosh restarts, register your printer with EPSON as instructed. 2. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. Select , then select your SP 825 and turn on background printing. 3. Close the Chooser.
Page 82: Installing Printer Software On Windows Me
Installing Printer Software on Windows Me Before you start, make sure your printer is set up, connected to your computer, and turned on, as described on the Start Here sheet. Follow the instructions in the two sections below, first to install your printer driver and utilities, and then to install additional software.
Page 83: Installing Additional Software For Windows Me
Next instructions to accept the license agreement and install PhotoStarter. Do the same thing when you see the EPSON Card Monitor Setup. 3. When setup is complete, select restart your computer and click Leave in the CD-ROM as your computer restarts.
Page 84: Installing Printer Software On Windows 2000
7. When you see the registration screen, register your printer with EPSON as instructed. Remove the CD-ROM and keep it in case you need to reinstall any software later. You’re ready to print. Installing Printer Software on Windows 2000 Before you start, make sure your printer is set up, connected to your computer, and turned on, as described on the Start Here sheet.
Page 85 12. At the next screen, click If you see this screen, click Otherwise, driver installation will not be complete. (only), then click . Installation Next Finish. Next , then click Next . Installation proceeds automatically. Next to continue. Installing Your Printer Software...
Page 86: Installing Additional Software For Windows 2000
Next instructions to accept the license agreement and install PhotoStarter. Do the same thing when you see the EPSON Card Monitor Setup. 3. When setup is complete, select restart your computer and click Installing Your Printer Software .
Page 87 6. When you’re finished installing software, close any open windows and click 7. When you see the registration screen, register your printer with EPSON as instructed. Remove the CD-ROM and keep it in case you need to reinstall any software later.
Page 88 Installing Your Printer Software...
Page 89: Solving Problems
“Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software (Windows)” on page 97 “Where To Get Help” on page 98 Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.
Page 90: Printer Parts
Printer Parts Paper support Roll paper adapter Output tray Left edge guide Paper thickness lever Ink cartridges Solving Problems Printer cover Card eject button Output tray extensions Processing light Error light Ink cartridge replacement button Memory card slot Preview monitor slot...
Page 91: Diagnosing Printer Problems
Make sure there is sufficient space around the vents on the back of the printer. Then turn the printer on again. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or EPSON. (See page 98.) maintenance button Solving Problems...
Page 92: Running A Printer Check
Processing Solving Problems An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 98 for contact information. Internal printer parts need adjustment or replacement. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.
Page 93 If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” beginning on page 88. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 98. Solving Problems...
Page 94: Problems And Solutions
Processing after 5 minutes, turn off the printer. If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 98. Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no packing material remains in the printer.
Page 95: Printer Problems
86. If the test page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly. If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide. In Windows, make sure your printer is selected as the default printer in the Printers utility.
Page 96 For the fastest printing, try these tips: Select as the Quality Type Draft (Windows) or set the Quality/Speed slider to (Macintosh). In the Advanced window, turn MicroWeave only) and turn Your memory card does not work correctly. Make sure the card’s capacity is 512MB or less and it only contains photos taken with a DCF-compliant digital camera.
Page 97: Quality Problems
Best Photo Quality Type setting (Windows). Make sure Maximum selected as the printable area setting in your printer software; this may cause banding in the expanded area. The ink cartridges may need replacing. To replace them, see page 63. Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only);...
Page 98 Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. Align the print head as described on page 68.
Page 99: Paper Problems
Paper Problems is off Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer. If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Fan the edges of the sheets, reload them against the right edge, then slide...
Page 100 To load roll paper correctly, gently hold the paper in place with your hand while you press the z button. Don’t force the paper to feed into the printer. Allow the paper to feed automatically. If paper is curled, roll the paper...
Page 101: Miscellaneous Problems
Mirror Image (Macintosh) in Flip Horizontal the printer software, or the mirror setting in your program. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. Make sure your printer is selected in the Print window, or the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center.
Page 102 The wrong photo is printed. The photo numbering in the printer may not match the numbering in your camera. If you’re printing without a computer, first print an index to identify your photos.
Page 103: Uninstalling And Reinstalling The Printer Software (Windows)
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software (Windows) You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities if, for example, you upgrade your Windows operating system. You don’t need to uninstall your other photo software or your on-screen Reference Guide.
Page 104: Where To Get Help
Photoshop, see the contact information below. See the information on page 99 if you need help with the other photo software that came on your printer CD-ROM. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table.
Page 105 You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. If you need help with ArcSoft PhotoImpression, use this information: Web site: www.arcsoft.com/techmain.htm...
Page 106 Solving Problems...
Page 107: Requirements And Notices
Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium required for Windows XP, 300 Mhz or faster recommended) Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP...
Page 108: Important Safety Instructions
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...
Page 109: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
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. 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.
Page 110: Energy Star Compliance
NERGY As an E Partner, EPSON has determined that this NERGY product meets the E NERGY The EPA E NERGY 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.
Page 111: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...
Page 112: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty
Epson requires a debit or credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one. If your printer is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you.
Page 113 BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.
Page 114 Requirements and Notices...
Page 115: Index
Cable, printer, 101 Cancelling printing Macintosh, 41, 44 Windows, 39 without computer, 14 CardMonitor, 10, 11 Characters, incorrect, 95 Checking printer, 86 to 87 Chooser, Macintosh, 88, 95 Cleaning print head, 61 to 63 printer, 69 sheets, 69 Color Management settings Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, 47 to 48...
Page 116 Greeting Cards, Glossy Photo, 49 Head Cleaning utility, 61 to 62 Heavyweight matte paper, 12 to 14, 21 to 22 Help EPSON, 98 to 99 High Speed setting, 90 to 91 High-quality (resolution) images without computer, 17 ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 45, 93...
Page 117 Page Setup, Macintosh, 40, 42 Panoramic paper, 49 photos, 34 Paper EPSON, 12 to 14, 49 feeding problems, 93 to 94 jams, 93 to 95 loading, 13 to 14, 36 to 37 orientation, 39 to 40, 42, 51 size, 16...
Page 118 95 to 96 paper feeding, 93 to 94 PhotoStarter, 90 preview monitor, 90 print quality, 91 to 93 printer, 85 to 87, 89 to 90 solving, 83 to 99 Progress Meter, 39 Quality setting, 17 Quality Type setting, 39, 50, 90...
Page 119 Support, 98 to 99 System requirements, 101 Technical support, 98 to 99 Thickness lever, 37, 91 Transfer paper, 49, 95 Transparencies, 49 Transporting printer, 70 Troubleshooting, 83 to 99 Type setting, 39, 91 Uninstalling software, 97 USB, 88, 95, 101 Utilities...
Page 120 Index...

Epson Stylus Photo 825 Printer Basics Manual

Welcome

Printing Without a Computer

Printing from Windows or a Mac

Maintaining Your Printer

Installing Your Printer Software

Solving Problems

Requirements and Notices

Index

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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