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  • Page 1 L805 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows............14 Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X..............16 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ............17 Using Epson Email Print ....................... 17 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ....................17 Wi-Fi Networking ............................
  • Page 4 Printing from a Computer ......................... 35 Printing with Windows ........................35 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ..................35 Paper Source Options - Windows ..................... 38 Print Quality Options - Windows ....................38 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................38 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..............39 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows.................
  • Page 5 Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer .................... 72 Starting Epson Print CD - Windows ....................72 Starting Epson Print CD - OS X ....................73 Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows ..................74 Printing Your CD/DVD Design - OS X.................... 75 Refilling Ink ..............................
  • Page 6 Cleaning and Transporting the Product ....................102 Cleaning the Product........................102 Transporting Your Product ....................... 102 Solving Problems ............................ 106 Checking for Software Updates......................106 Product Light Status ......................... 107 Running a Product Check ........................ 109 Solving Setup Problems ........................110 Noise After Filling the Ink ......................
  • Page 7 Network Interface Specifications ...................... 142 Safety and Approvals Specifications ....................142 Notices ..............................143 Trademarks ............................143 Copyright Notice..........................143 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 144 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........144 Copyright Attribution ........................144...

  • Page 9: L805 User's Guide

    L805 User's Guide Welcome to the L805 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

  • Page 10: Product Basics

    See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Printer Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Printer Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your printer.

  • Page 11: Printer Parts - Top

    Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Printer Parts - Top Edge guide Rear paper feed Paper support and extension Control panel Front cover Output tray and extension Paper stopper CD/DVD tray 8-cm CD/DVD adapter Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations...

  • Page 12: Printer Parts - Inside

    Printer Parts - Inside Printer cover Ink tubes Ink tank unit Ink tanks Print head in home position Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations...

  • Page 13: Printer Parts - Back

    Printer Parts - Back AC inlet USB port Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before power management begins, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.

  • Page 14: Changing The Power And Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

    Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically. 1. Make sure your product is turned on. 2. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 3.
  • Page 15 You see this screen: 6. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting. 7. Click Send. 8. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 9.

  • Page 16: Changing The Power And Sleep Timer Settings - Os X

    10. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.

  • Page 17: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More

    Product Basics Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.
  • Page 18 3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More...

  • Page 19: Wi-Fi Networking

    You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network. Epson product Wireless router or access point...

  • Page 20: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Computer Internet Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

  • Page 21: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network. To print the status sheet, press the network status button on the product. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A New Wi-Fi Router

    2. Uninstall your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.

  • Page 23: Loading Paper

    Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper for Documents and Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Loading Paper for Documents and Photos You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
  • Page 24 2. Slide the edge guide all the way to the left. 3. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Note: Do not fan or curl photo paper. 4.
  • Page 25 5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 6. Open the front cover and slide out the output tray and paper stopper. Always follow these paper-loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets.

  • Page 26: Loading Envelopes

    • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. • Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references...
  • Page 27 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extension. 2. Slide the edge guide to the left.
  • Page 28 3. Load up to 10 envelopes, printable side up and flap edge left, against the right side as shown. 4. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly.

  • Page 29: Paper Loading Capacity

    Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 Approx. 100 sheets* (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) ** Epson Bright White Paper ** 80 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper...

  • Page 30: Available Epson Papers

    ** For manual two-sided printing, load up to 30 sheets. Parent topic: Loading Paper Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit global.latin.epson.com or call your nearest Epson sales office (website available in Spanish and Portuguese only).
  • Page 31 S041141 [216 × 279 mm]) S041649 S041271 A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041140 [210 × 297 mm]) Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches S041808 (102 × 152 mm) S041727 5 × 7 inches S041464 (127 × 178 mm) 8 ×...

  • Page 32: Paper Or Media Type Settings

    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 [216 × 279 mm]) Note: Paper/media availability varies by country. Parent topic:...

  • Page 33: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes: Borderless Paper Types • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster • Epson Presentation Paper Matte •...
  • Page 34 • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Loading Paper...

  • Page 35: Printing From A Computer

    Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 36 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 5.
  • Page 37 6. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details. 7.

  • Page 38: Paper Source Options - Windows

    Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Paper Source Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that source.

  • Page 39: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows

    Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main tab. Note: You will need to print one side and flip the paper over manually to print the other side. Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network.
  • Page 40 You see a window like this: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing.

  • Page 41: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options on the Binding Settings window to set up your double-sided print job. Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
  • Page 42 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting.

  • Page 43: Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

    Custom Color Correction Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones.

  • Page 44: Image Options And Additional Settings - Windows

    Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print.

  • Page 45: Header/Footer Settings - Windows

    High Speed Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.

  • Page 46: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1.

  • Page 47: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

    2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4.

  • Page 48: Extended Settings - Windows

    You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues. Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect;...

  • Page 49: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows

    Separator Page Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time. Always Spool RAW Datatype Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems. Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help.
  • Page 50 You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking Print Status - Windows...

  • Page 51: Checking Print Status - Windows

    Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows...

  • Page 52: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens

    You see the printer settings window: 3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session.

  • Page 53: Changing Automatic Update Options

    3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options...

  • Page 54: Printing With Os X

    You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X...

  • Page 55: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Os X

    Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1.
  • Page 56 You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
  • Page 57 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.
  • Page 58 You see these settings: 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11.

  • Page 59: Print Quality Settings - Os X

    Print Quality Settings - OS X You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on photo paper. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with draft quality.

  • Page 60: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Os X

    Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.

  • Page 61: Selecting Print Layout Options - Os X

    Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop- up menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu.

  • Page 62: Color Matching And Color Options - Os X

    Color Matching and Color Options - OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors.

  • Page 63: Selecting Printing Preferences - Os X

    Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red- eye in photos.

  • Page 64: Printing Preferences - Os X

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Printing Preferences - OS X You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper.

  • Page 65: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Os X

    High Speed Printing Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool.

  • Page 66: Checking Print Status - Os X

    Checking Print Status - OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job and control printing. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary: •...

  • Page 67: Printing On Cds/Dvds

    CD/DVD may become dirty or scratched. Note: If you are using discs where the printable area extends to within 0.16 inch (4 mm) of the center hole, you may need to adjust the inner diameter setting using the control panel or Epson Print CD software.
  • Page 68 4. Lift up the output tray and pull it to remove it from your product. 5. Insert the output tray into the slot labeled CD/DVD at an angle, as shown.
  • Page 69 6. Place a CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the printable side faceup. Note: For small 8-cm discs, place the adapter on the tray and then place the disc in the adapter.

  • Page 70: Removing A Printed Cd/Dvd

    7. Gently insert the CD/DVD tray into the CD/DVD feed tray. Push in the tray until the arrows on the tray and the feed tray are aligned. Caution: Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the product is printing. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the product is printing or performing other operations.
  • Page 71 2. Lift up the output tray, and pull it out to remove it from your product. Caution: Do not turn the product on or off while the CD/DVD tray is inserted. 3. Insert the output tray into the slot labeled paper position at an angle, as shown.

  • Page 72: Printing On Cds/Dvds From A Computer

    Related tasks Loading a CD/DVD Starting Epson Print CD - Windows You can use Epson Print CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating special effects. 1. Select the Epson Print CD icon on your Windows Desktop.

  • Page 73: Starting Epson Print Cd - Os X

    Starting Epson Print CD - OS X You can use Epson Print CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating special effects. 1. Open the Epson Print CD program in the Applications > Epson Software > Print CD folder on your Mac.

  • Page 74: Printing Your Cd/Dvd Design - Windows

    After you create your design, you can print it on paper to test it, then print it on the CD or DVD that contains your data, photos, video, or music. Make sure the disc is loaded for printing before you start. 1. Open your file in Epson Print CD and click Print.

  • Page 75: Printing Your Cd/Dvd Design - Os X

    4. When you are ready to print on the disc, click the Print button on the screen. 5. Click Print. Note: If you need to adjust the print position or print quality, see the Epson Print CD Help utility for instructions.
  • Page 76 4. When you are ready to print on the disc, click the Print button on the screen. Note: If you need to adjust the print position or print quality, see the Epson Print CD Help utility for instructions.
  • Page 77 Related tasks Starting Epson Print CD - OS X...

  • Page 78: Refilling Ink

    Ink Refilling Precautions • Use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product. • The use of non-Epson ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranty, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior.

  • Page 79: Check Ink Levels

    • This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled or refilled with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off. • Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to fill an ink tank. Ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.

  • Page 80: Disabling Special Offers With Windows

    You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. Note: You may see the Epson Special Offers screen every time you print (if your computer is connected to the Internet). Select Do not display this message again and click Decline to disable online offers.
  • Page 81 You see this window: 2. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. (Promotional offers not available in Latin America.) Parent topic: Check Ink Levels...

  • Page 82: Purchase Epson Ink

    Purchase Epson Ink You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit global.latin.epson.com or call your nearest Epson sales office (website available in Spanish and Portuguese only). Note: This product was originally designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Your product may not function properly if you use other types of ink and may affect Epson's warranty.
  • Page 83 You can continue to use the product even if one or more ink tanks are not filled all the way. Caution: Wear plastic gloves while refilling the ink tanks to avoid staining your hands. 1. Place a sheet of paper under the ink tank area in case of spills. 2.
  • Page 84 5. Open the ink tank unit cover and remove the ink tank’s cap. Note: Make sure the color of the ink tank matches the ink color you want to refill, and only remove the cap from that ink tank. Be careful not to spill any ink. 6.
  • Page 85 Caution: Close the bottle cap tightly; otherwise, ink may leak. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out immediately. Seek medical advice if problems persist.
  • Page 86 8. If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the ink tank, place the bottle cap tip securely on the bottle cap and store the ink bottle upright for later use. 9. Replace the ink tank cap securely. 10.
  • Page 87 11. Close the ink tank unit cover. 12. Hook the ink tank unit onto the product. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink...

  • Page 88: Adjusting Print Quality

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to flush the ink tubes. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Checking the Number of Sheets...

  • Page 89: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    2. Press the power button to turn the product off. 3. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 4. Hold down the paper/cancel button and press the power button to turn the product on. 5. When the product turns on, release both buttons. The product begins printing a nozzle check pattern.
  • Page 90 1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors and the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. •...

  • Page 91: Print Head Cleaning

    6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks...

  • Page 92: Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Buttons

    Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Refilling Ink Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons You can clean the print head using the buttons on your product. 1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors and the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing. 2.
  • Page 93 You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the front cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print.

  • Page 94: Power Ink Flushing

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Parent topic:...

  • Page 95: Flushing The Ink Using A Computer Utility

    Power Ink Flushing affects the service life of the ink pads by causing them to reach their capacity sooner. When an ink pad reaches the end of its service life, the product stops printing and you must contact Epson for support. Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility...

  • Page 96: Print Head Alignment

    4. When you finish the Power Ink Flushing, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before printing. 5. Print a document and check the print quality. If the print quality did not improve, contact Epson for support.

  • Page 97: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1.
  • Page 98 You see a window like this: 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number of the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing a pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment.

  • Page 99: Cleaning The Paper Path

    6. When you are done, click Finish. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related topics Loading Paper Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1.
  • Page 100 You see this window: 5. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Note: The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status Monitor 3 is enabled. A CD/DVD counts as a sheet fed.

  • Page 101: Checking The Sheet Counter - Os X

    Checking the Sheet Counter - OS X You can check the number of sheets of paper that have fed through the product by checking the sheet counter. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers &...

  • Page 102: Cleaning And Transporting The Product

    Cleaning and Transporting the Product If your product gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections. Cleaning the Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning the Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and paper support when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
  • Page 103 Note: Before storing your product for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to help prevent the print head from drying out. Store your product in a cool, dry place. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Open the printer cover and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position).
  • Page 104 8. Close the output tray and paper support. 9. Unhook the ink tank unit and lay it down, then check to make sure that the ink tank caps are installed securely. 10. Hook the ink tank unit onto the product.
  • Page 105 11. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product. Caution: Keep the product level during transport. Otherwise, ink may leak. Be sure to remove the tape from the print head before turning on your product. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.

  • Page 106: Solving Problems

    Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. Visit the driver download site at global.latin.epson.com/Support/L805. • Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can also manually update the software by selecting Software Update here: •...

  • Page 107: Product Light Status

    Product Light Status You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking its lights. Lights power Wi-Fi network status paper/cancel Light status Condition/solution power light is on The product is turned on. power light is flashing The product is busy. Wait for the power light to stop flashing before turning off the product.
  • Page 108 Light status Condition/solution paper/cancel and The ink pads need to be replaced. You must contact Epson for support. ink lights are flashing alternately network status light is There is a network connection error. Hold down the network status flashing slowly button to clear the error, then try to connect to the network again.

  • Page 109: Running A Product Check

    During the life of your product it may reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or the ink pads have reached the end of their usable life. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD screen, or lights on the control panel will advise you when these parts need replacing. If this happens during the standard warranty of the product, the exchange of the product or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty.

  • Page 110: Solving Setup Problems

    • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check other available solutions. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic:...

  • Page 111: Software Installation Problems

    Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.

  • Page 112: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point

    Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access point, try these solutions: • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the WiFi light on your product is not solid green, make sure you press the Wi-Fi button on the product within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router.

  • Page 113: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your Internet connection when you initialize your router, so note the next step before initializing it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 114: Product Does Not Appear In Os X Printer Window

    Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in the OS X printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on again. • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the WiFi light on your product is not solid green, make sure you press the Wi-Fi button on the product within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router.

  • Page 115: Solving Paper Problems

    • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the WiFi light on your product is not solid green, make sure you press the Wi-Fi button on the product within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router. Hold down the WiFi button on the product for 3 seconds. •...

  • Page 116: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product

    • Do not load paper with holes punched in it. • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper...
  • Page 117 3. Remove any jammed paper inside. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable, ink tubes, or left side of the print head inside the product. 4. Close the printer cover.

  • Page 118: Paper Jam Problems In The Rear Paper Feed Slot

    Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot If paper has jammed in the rear paper feed slot, carefully remove the paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product...

  • Page 119: Solving Problems Printing From A Computer

    Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Related topics Loading Paper Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer.

  • Page 120: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar

    • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • If you are using OS X, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off.

  • Page 121: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    • If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead. • If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for a long time, the product may have automatically slowed down to protect the print mechanism from overheating or becoming damaged. Let the product rest with the power on for 30 minutes, then try printing again.

  • Page 122: Inverted Image

    Incorrect Image Size or Position Slanted Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software.

  • Page 123: Incorrect Margins On Printout

    Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 124: Incorrect Image Size Or Position

    Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Image Size or Position If your printed image is the wrong size or in the wrong position, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 125: Solving Print Quality Problems

    Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your computer screen. White or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout...

  • Page 126: Blurry Or Smeared Printout

    • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded.

  • Page 127: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Ink Flushing Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows...

  • Page 128: Grainy Printout

    • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts...

  • Page 129: Incorrect Colors

    Try using the color management options in your printer software. • For best results, use genuine Epson ink and paper. • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Ink Flushing utility.

  • Page 130: Uninstall Your Product Software

    Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Ink Flushing Related references Available Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X...

  • Page 131: Uninstalling Product Software - Os X

    In the next window, select your product, if necessary, and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 4. Restart your computer, then re-install your software. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic: Uninstall Your Product Software Uninstalling Product Software - OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it.

  • Page 132: Where To Get Help

    Visit Epson's support website at global.latin.epson.com/Support/L805 for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: •...
  • Page 133 Then call: Country Telephone Argentina (54 11) 5167-0300 0800-288-37766 Bolivia* 800-100-116 Brazil State capitals and metropolitan areas: 4003-0376 Other areas: 0800-880-0094 Chile (56 2) 2484-3400 Colombia Bogota: (57 1) 523-5000 Other cities: 018000-915235 Costa Rica 800-377-6627 Dominican Republic* 1-888-760-0068 Ecuador* 1-800-000-044 El Salvador* 800-6570...
  • Page 134 If your country does not appear in the list, contact the sales office in the nearest country. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit global.latin.epson.com or call your nearest Epson sales office (website available in Spanish and Portuguese only).

  • Page 135: Technical Specifications

    • Windows 8.x • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Windows XP SP3 Note: Visit Epson's support website at global.latin.epson.com/Support/L805 for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications...

  • Page 136: Os X System Requirements

    Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

  • Page 137: Printable Area Specifications

    Weight 17 lb (64 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) Weight 20 lb (75 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications Note: Print quality may decline in the border area.
  • Page 138 Borderless Reduced print quality area/top: 1.54 inches (39 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/bottom: 0.83 inch (21 mm) minimum Envelopes Left/right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Top/bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/right: 0.71 inch (18 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/left: 1.42 inches (36 mm) minimum...

  • Page 139: Ink Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Specifications Note: This product was originally designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Your product may not function properly if you use other types of ink and may affect Epson's warranty. The included ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale. The printer ships with full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head.

  • Page 140: Dimension Specifications

    Ink freezes at 5 °F (–15 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after 2 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 7.4 inches (187 mm) Printing: 11.3 inches (288 mm) Width Stored: 21.5 inches (547 mm)

  • Page 141: Environmental Specifications

    Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Rated current 100 to 120 V model: 0.6 A 220 to 240 V model: 0.3 A Power consumption Printing: Approximately 13.0 W (ISO/IEC24712) (100 to 120 V model) Ready mode: Approximately 3.3 W Sleep mode: Approximately 1.0 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.2 W Power consumption Printing: Approximately 13.0 W (ISO/IEC24712)

  • Page 142: Network Interface Specifications

    Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless security WPA2-PSK (AES); WPA2 compliant with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal WEP (64/128 bit) Frequency band 2.4 GHz Communication mode Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode; not supported for IEEE 802.11n Note: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location.

  • Page 143: Notices

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

  • Page 144: A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials

    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.

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