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  • Page 1: Printer Basics

    Printer Basics Printed on recycled paper...

  • 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

    Contents Welcome! About Your Documentation Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual Printing from Start to Finish Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings...
  • Page 4 Using Special Papers EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper Matte Paper - Heavyweight Envelopes Selecting Your Paper Type Taking Care of Your Photographs Working with Your Memory Stick Inserting and Removing the Memory Stick Inserting Your Memory Stick Removing the Memory Stick If You Don’t Want to Start Image Expert Automatically.
  • Page 5 Checking the Control Panel Lights Running a Printer Check Identifying Printer Parts Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software Problems with Printing Problems Getting Good Print Quality Problems with the Memory Stick Problems with Paper Feeding...
  • Page 6 Limited Warranty Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance Statement Index...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    PC card adapter that came with the printer. About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here poster. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on: viewing your electronic printer manual...

  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, Notes, And Tips

    Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your printer. The manual is in HTML format, so you need a browser—such as Internet Explorer 3.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later—to view it. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly.

  • Page 9: Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual

    If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows: Windows: Select Start Programs Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS Reference Guide , double-click your My Computer icon. EPSON CD-ROM icon, then the...

  • Page 10: Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual

    Although the Welcome page identifies your electronic guide as the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DC Reference Guide, the information it contains also applies to the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer. Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view.

  • Page 11: Printing From Start To Finish

    Follow the instructions in these sections: “Printing with Windows” on page 6 “Printing on a Macintosh” on page 11 If you’re already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you can skip ahead to these sections: “Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings”...

  • Page 12: Printing With Windows

    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. If you’re printing on roll paper, envelopes, or other special paper sizes or types, see page 18 for loading instructions.

  • Page 13: Opening The Printer Software

    Make the following selections on the Print window (your window may look slightly different): Make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS Click the button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click Properties it. Then click Properties If you click the print icon on your application’s toolbar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you may not get the option to change the printer software settings before printing.

  • Page 14: Selecting Printer Software Settings

    (The slider may not be available for your paper type.) Click to return to your application’s Print dialog box. , you see your printer software Properties window. tab to display the settings shown below: Main list). If you’re not...

  • Page 15: Selecting The Settings You Use Most Often

    What’s This?. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often The printer settings you make apply only to the application you’re currently using. If you usually print one type of document in different applications—for example, photos taken with a digital camera—you can change the default printer settings for all...

  • Page 16: Controlling Printing

    For more advanced printer settings, see pages 15 through 16. For more information on printing—for example, previewing your printout, changing the paper size, or adding a watermark—see your electronic Reference Guide (described on page 2).

  • Page 17: Printing On A Macintosh

    Keep the following in mind 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 18: Opening The Printer Software

    Make the following selections on the page setup window (your window may look slightly different): Make sure your printer ( incorrect, you need to select your printer in the Chooser; see the Start Here poster for instructions.) Select the correct settings for your document.

  • Page 19: Selecting Printer Software Settings

    Set the slider in the Mode box to faster printing. (The slider may not be available for your paper type.) Click to print your document. Print . You see the main printer settings window Print Select higher-quality or faster printing list). Media Type to print a color .

  • Page 20: Controlling Printing

    If you turned on background printing in the Chooser, you can select from the Application menu at the right side of the menu bar to check the Monitor3 progress of your print job. You see the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box: Click to pause printing Click on the...

  • Page 21: Using Photoenhance, Custom, And Advanced Settings

    Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings When you’re printing special projects, you can customize your printer software settings, as described in these sections: “Using PhotoEnhance” below “Using Custom Project Types” on the next page “Using Advanced Settings” on the next page For additional information on these settings, see the electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 2.

  • Page 22: Using Custom Project Types

    Using Custom Project Types Your printer software includes custom project types with preset printing options. This lets you quickly select the best settings for your particular type of document, or select a color-matching method for your project. To access the project types, click...

  • Page 23: Using Advanced Color Management

    Using Advanced Color Management Here are some tips for using the advanced color management features of your printer software. For more information, visit the EPSON web site at www.epson.com. If you’re using an Adobe product, such as PhotoDeluxe or Photoshop, Adobe Web site at www.adobe.com for more tips.

  • Page 24: Using Special Papers

    See page 26 for a list of Media Type settings for different kinds of paper. For a list of EPSON special ink jet papers and ordering information, see the inside back cover.
  • Page 25 If necessary, trim the edge using a straight-edge tool or triangle. 3. Remove the printer’s paper support and install the roll paper holder in the same mounting slots. (The sides of the holder are marked R and L to indicate its right and left sides.)
  • Page 26 5. Load the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go, then slide the left edge guide against the paper. 6. Gently hold the paper in place on the top as your press and release the E load/eject button to feed the paper into the printer.

  • Page 27: Removing And Storing Roll Paper

    If you’re finished printing on roll paper, follow the rest of the steps to remove it. 3. Cut the roll paper on the side of the line facing away from the printer. Make your cut as straight as possible to avoid feeding problems.

  • Page 28: Epson Photo Paper

    38. EPSON Photo Paper You can use EPSON Photo Paper to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing. Photo Paper is available in a variety of sizes.
  • Page 29 4 x 6-inch Photo Paper The EPSON 4 6-inch Photo Paper that came with your printer is micro-perforated around the edges so you can trim your printouts and “bleed” the photo—extend it beyond the perforations—on all sides. This procedure explains how to print your photos from most applications so that they bleed a little beyond the perforations.
  • Page 30 If your printout doesn’t extend beyond the perforations on the paper, try setting the print orientation in your printer driver. Choose Landscape as the orientation if the photo appears in your application software in landscape orientation, and Portrait if your photo appears in portrait orientation.

  • Page 31: Matte Paper - Heavyweight

    Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight has a professional-looking, flat matte finish for printing photos, graphics, and digital fine art on a non-glossy surface. Using genuine EPSON inks and this paper, your output has remarkable lightfastness when stored in an album or in normal indoor display conditions in a glass frame.

  • Page 32: Selecting Your Paper Type

    EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with this printer unless instructed to do so by EPSON technical support. Select this Media Type setting . . .

  • Page 33: Taking Care Of Your Photographs

    The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are specially formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored. As with traditional photos, proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life.

  • Page 35: Working With Your Memory Stick

    PC card slot. This chapter explains how to use Image Expert to view, copy, and print your photos. It also includes instructions for printing on your sample roll of 4-inch EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper and 4 6-inch EPSON Photo Paper.

  • Page 36: Inserting And Removing The Memory Stick

    Image Expert, if you prefer to use a different application. Inserting Your Memory Stick Turn the printer on and slide your Memory Stick, connector end first, into the PC card adapter in the printer’s PC card slot, as shown: Push gently until the Memory Stick is firmly seated.

  • Page 37: Removing The Memory Stick

    Your Memory Stick” on page 34. Removing the Memory Stick You should eject your Memory Stick before you use EPSON USB RW Switcher to toggle between read-only and write-to-disk mode (see page 46.) If you have a Macintosh or you’re running Windows 2000 and have enabled write-to-disk mode, you should also eject your Memory Stick before you turn off your printer or disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 38 You can press the card eject lever on the printer’s PC card slot to eject both the Memory Stick and adapter, or press the Memory Stick eject lever on the adapter itself to eject only the Memory Stick. Follow the procedure for your system: If you’re running Windows 98, press one of the eject levers.

  • Page 39: If You Don't Want To Start Image Expert Automatically

    If You Don’t Want to Start Image Expert Automatically. . . You can close EPSON PhotoStarter, the utility that starts Image Expert whenever you insert your Memory Stick. This change only applies to one session, as EPSON PhotoStarter starts automatically the next time you restart your computer.

  • Page 40: Using Image Expert With Your Memory Stick

    Image Expert online help or your electronic Image Expert User Guide. You’ll use Acrobat Reader to view this manual. To find the manual, insert your printer CD-ROM in your drive, double-click the CD-ROM icon if necessary, and then double-click the Finally, double-click the folder (Macintosh).

  • Page 41: What To Do If You See An Error Message

    Thumbnails of the pictures on your card appear in Image Expert’s work area. Now you’re ready to copy them to your hard drive. What to Do If You See an Error Message When you try to view images on your Memory Stick, you may see a message like this: Follow these steps to correct it: 1.

  • Page 42: Copying Photos To Your Computer

    2. In the Connect Via box, select 3. Click Copying Photos to Your Computer To correct or print photos using Image Expert, you need to copy them to your hard drive. You can copy all the pictures on your Memory Stick, or just selected pictures. Follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 43 4. Close the PC Card filmstrip, if necessary. You see a message similar to the following: Unless you’ve used EPSON USB R/W Switcher to enable write-to-disk mode, you can’t erase the pictures because your Memory Stick is write-protected. See “Uploading Photos to Your Memory Stick”...

  • Page 44: Printing Photos On 4-Inch Wide Roll Paper

    4. If you only want to print selected images, click the thumbnails for the images you want while holding down the 5. Click the Layout button, or select 6. Click the Print Setup button. Your printer software opens. 7. Click Properties as the Media Type. Photo Paper 8.

  • Page 45: Macintosh Instructions

    10. Select from the layout list in the Image Expert toolbar. Your first image appears on the screen. (To view all of your images in the sequence in which they’ll print, click the Next Page button.) 11. If your photo is not already in landscape orientation, click the button.
  • Page 46 4. If you only want to print selected images, click the thumbnails for the images you want while holding down the 5. Click the Layout button, or select 6. Click the Print Setup button. Your printer software opens. 7. Choose 4 6 in Source. Select Banner Mode 8.

  • Page 47: Printing Photos On 4 X 6-Inch Photo Paper

    3. Double-click the image you want to print. The image opens on top of the album filmstrip. 4. Click the Layout button, or select 5. Click the Print Setup button. Your printer software opens. 6. Click to display the Properties window. Properties 7. Choose as the Media Type setting.
  • Page 48 Print Setup button. Your printer software opens. 6. Select Photo Paper 4 6 in is selected as the Paper Source. Select EPSON Photo Paper 4 6 Landscape button, if your photo is not already in landscape to begin printing. Print Layout...
  • Page 49 After you print your picture, fold the paper back and forth along the perforations and carefully tear off the margins. as the Media Type. Photo Paper again to close your printer software. EPSON Photo Paper 4 6 in to begin printing. Print from the layout...

  • Page 50: Using Adobe Photodeluxe With Your Memory Stick

    Using Adobe PhotoDeluxe with Your Memory Stick You can also use PhotoDeluxe to access your Memory Stick. You can print only one photo at a time, but you can print multiple copies of the same photo. Follow these steps to access the images on your Memory Stick: 1.
  • Page 51 2. Windows: Click the Get & Fix Photo select Open File Macintosh: Click the Get Photo Open File 3. Windows applies the label Stick, and Macintosh labels it 4. Open the folder in the 100msdcf folder. 5. Select the images you want to print and click Open Your images open, one on top of the...

  • Page 52: Uploading Photos To Your Memory Stick

    Uploading Photos to Your Memory Stick To upload photos from your computer to your Memory Stick, EPSON USB RW Switcher must be installed on your computer. USB RW Switcher lets you toggle between read-only mode and write-to-disk mode on your Memory Stick.
  • Page 53 8. To return to read-only mode, eject the Memory Stick (see page 31 for instructions). Then do one of the following: Windows: Click Start select EPSON USB RW Switcher Macintosh: Double-click the USB RW Switcher 9. You see one of the screens below. Click Windows...

  • Page 55: Maintaining Your Printer

    It’s a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality. If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with your printer unless instructed to do so by EPSON technical support.
  • Page 56 Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.)

  • Page 57: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    “Problems Getting Good Print Quality” on page 65. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again.

  • Page 58: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    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 our web site at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

  • Page 59: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not flashing). 2. Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which ink cartridge you need to replace.
  • Page 60 6. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove the yellow tape seal on top. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it. Don’t pull off the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge.

  • Page 61: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 62: 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 and wait for the Ppower light to go out.

  • Page 63: Transporting The Printer

    Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. 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 65: Problem Solving

    Then see “Problems and Solutions” on page 63 for solutions to common setup, software, print quality, paper feeding, or other problems. It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. Visit www.epson.com and check the section for your product to see if there is a new driver available, free of charge, for downloading to your computer.
  • Page 66 Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check inside for any jammed paper. Then turn the printer back on. If the lights still flash and/or come on, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 76 for information.

  • Page 67: Running A Printer Check

    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 63. If nothing seems to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 76.

  • Page 68: Identifying Printer Parts

    Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide output tray output tray extensions ink cartridge holders (not removable) paper support right edge guide printer cover paper...

  • Page 69: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, getting good print quality, feeding paper, or other problems. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer started making noise after ink cartridge installation.

  • Page 70: Problems With Printing

    SP 875DCS Chooser (Macintosh). If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your electronic Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints.

  • Page 71: Problems Getting Good Print Quality

    Also turn off in the printer software. High Speed Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. See page 55 for instructions. You see vertical banding. Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper.
  • Page 72 Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in your electronic Reference Guide. Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. Non-EPSON media may not be compatible and may produce ink bleeding or pooling.
  • Page 73 Your printout is grainy. Try using a higher quality paper. Set the Quality/Speed slider to the setting in your printer Quality software; see page 8 (Windows) or page 13 (Macintosh). Run the Print Head Alignment utility.

  • Page 74: Problems With The Memory Stick

    EPSON Stylus Photo is selected as the default 875DCS printer in the Printers utility (Windows), or selected in the Chooser (Macintosh). If you exited EPSON PhotoStarter, you need to reboot your computer to restart this utility. Connection on the Connection SP 875DCS You can’t display the photos you...
  • Page 75 PC Card a filmstrip’s titlebar, the images displayed are on the Memory Stick, not in an album on your hard drive. EPSON USB RW Switcher doesn’t toggle between read-only mode and write-to-disk mode. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo...

  • Page 76: Problems With Paper Feeding

    If you’re loading roll paper, carefully follow the steps on page 19. Paper jams inside the printer. Press the E load/eject button, turn off your printer, open the cover, and remove all the paper that’s inside, including any small pieces that may have torn off.

  • Page 77: Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    Advanced menu in the printer software (see page 16) or the mirror setting in your application software. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted so it looks correct when it’s ironed on.) The printer prints blank pages.

  • Page 78: Uninstalling Printer Software

    Uninstalling Windows 98 Software 1. Right-click the the menu that pops up. 2. If you have a Memory Stick and PC card adapter in the printer’s PC card slot, press the card eject lever to eject them. 3. Right-click the 4.

  • Page 79: Uninstalling Windows 2000 Software

    Eject Hardware icon on the Windows taskbar, and click EPSON SP 875DCS Storage in the printer’s PC card slot, wait for the confirmation message, then press the card eject lever to eject the Memory Stick and adapter. 3. Right-click the Camio Viewer icon on the Windows taskbar, and click 4.

  • Page 80: Uninstalling Macintosh Software

    Memory Stick and adapter, or press the Memory Stick eject lever to eject only the Memory Stick. 3. Exit EPSON PhotoStarter. (Click the Application menu on the right side of your desktop’s menubar, and then click File menu.)

  • Page 81: Reinstalling Printer Software

    Reinstalling Printer Software Before reinstalling your printer software, first uninstall it as described above. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here poster to reinstall your printer software. (You won’t need to reinstall your bonus photo software or electronic manual.) folder.

  • Page 82: Where To Get Help

    For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: Service World Wide Web...

  • Page 83: Epson Store

    EPSON Store You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Bonus Photo Software Technical Support If you need technical support for Adobe PhotoDeluxe or Image Expert, contact the software manufacturer as described below.

  • Page 85: Notices

    Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other important information about your EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS. Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: A Microsoft Windows ® compatible PC with a Pentium...

  • Page 86: Macintosh System Requirements

    Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more than 9.8 feet (3 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction. NERGY As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary...

  • Page 87: Important Safety Instructions

    Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight. Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.

  • Page 88: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, be sure to 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 89: Limited Warranty

    United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer’s specified usage,...

  • Page 90: 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: 6-43 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469...

  • Page 91: Index

    Default settings, Windows, 9 Documentation, 1, 2 to 4 Economy setting, 16 Electronic manual, 2 to 4 ENERGY STAR, 80 Envelopes, 25 EPSON help, 76 to 77 Monitor3, 14 papers, 18 to 26 PhotoStarter, 33, 68 Store, 52, 77 USB RW Switcher, 46 to 47, 69...
  • Page 92 Head Cleaning utility, 49 to 51 Help, EPSON, 76 to 77 High Quality Ink Jet Paper, 26 High Speed setting, 64 High-resolution images, 67 ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 16 Image Expert cancelling autolaunch, 33 copying photos to computer, 36 to 37...
  • Page 93 Page Setup dialog box, 12 Panoramic Photo Paper, 24 Paper EPSON, 18 to 26 feeding problems, 70 loading, 6, 11, 19 to 20, 22 to 25 purchasing, 77 size, 10, 12, 14 thickness lever, 25, 65, 66 type, setting, see Media Type setting...
  • Page 94 Roll paper, 19 to 22, 26 loading, 19 to 20 printing edge-to-edge, 38 to 40 removing, 21 RW Switcher, EPSON USB, 46 to 47, 69 Safety instructions, 81 to 82 Saving settings, 16 Service, 76 to 77 Smears, 25, 66...

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