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Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series ® User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Removing Your Printed CD/DVD ......33 Maintaining Your Printer ......34 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head .
  • Page 4 Checking for Software Updates ....... 41 Checking the Printer Lights ........41 Problems and Solutions .
  • Page 5 Introduction ® Your Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series printer gives you beautiful archival prints on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes. Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features: ■ Eight individual Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss red and orange inks for improved facial tones and increased vibrancy.

  • Page 6: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper sheets in the sheet feeder, or use the single sheet guide and manual feed slot for certain specialty papers (see page 8). For multiple photos, panoramics, and banners, load roll paper using the roll paper holders (see page 10).
  • Page 7 Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. Note: The edge guide may move slightly during paper feeding and printing. Do not adjust the edge guide or open the printer cover during printing. Maximum sheets by size 30 (8 × 10 inch or Letter) 10 (11 ×...

  • Page 8: Loading Paper Using The Single Sheet Guide

    4. Attach the single sheet guide by aligning the notches on its base with the slots on the back of the printer. Then hook the tabs over the top of the slot (marked with orange triangles).
  • Page 9 Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. 7. Push the paper into the printer until it meets resistance and hold it there until the printer pulls it in slightly. Once the printer begins feeding the paper, let go of it.

  • Page 10: Loading Roll Paper

    It’s a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges, if necessary, before loading on roll paper (see page 36). This is because you must remove roll paper from the printer before replacing cartridges to avoid ink marks on the paper. 1. Turn on the printer.
  • Page 11 Do not load roll paper or canvas media into the manual feed slot (marked with up orange triangles). 9. Guide the paper into the slot and hold it for a few seconds until the printer feeds in the paper automatically.
  • Page 12 Do not pull on the paper as you cut it to avoid damaging your printout. Also do not cut the paper too close to the printer to avoid paper feeding problems. 2. To continue printing on roll paper or canvas media, press the button again to return the paper to printing position.

  • Page 13: Available Epson Papers

    Available Epson Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
  • Page 14 Paper name Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 250 gsm...
  • Page 15 Paper name PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson ® Piezo Pro Matte Canvas for Epson Epson Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 12 ×...

  • Page 16: Printing From Start To Finish

    To print photos directly from a PictBridge-compatible digital camera connected to the R1900 Series, see the on-screen Reference Guide. Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series software. See “Checking for Software Updates” on page 41 for instructions. Printing in Windows 1.
  • Page 17 3. On the Main tab, select one of the following as the ■ : for rough drafts with reduced print quality Draft ■ : for documents containing text or images with standard print Text quality ■ : for documents with text or images with better print Text &...
  • Page 18 For roll paper or canvas media, select the width of your roll as the Select for 8.3-inch rolls or Note: For roll paper, make sure the maximum width of your photo is set to 8.3 or 13 inches to fit in the width of your roll paper. 7.

  • Page 19: Printing With A Macintosh

    Printing With a Macintosh 1. Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the select Page Setup Cancel printing menu, and File Select Stylus Photo R1900 Select your Paper Size Select your document or image orientation Printing From Start to Finish...
  • Page 20 5. Open the menu and select File 6. Select Stylus Photo R1900 and select the following print settings: Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. For more information about print settings, click the 7.
  • Page 21 For color management instructions, see page 23. For more information about print settings, click ? or see your on-screen Reference Guide. 12. Click Print 13. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the Print Center icon and double-click Cancel printing...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type printer software so the ink coverage can be adjusted for your media. For this paper/media Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper...

  • Page 23: Managing Color With Profiles

    CS3 to print with profiles using Photoshop color management (the steps show only CS3 screens). For additional details, see the on-screen Reference Guide. Note: It’s important to turn off color management in your printer software when you use Photoshop color management or you’ll get unexpected results. See these sections for instructions: ■...
  • Page 24 You see this window: 3. Select U.S. Prepress Defaults menu to set Settings 4. Open the photo you want to print. If you see an Embedded Profile Mismatch message, select embedded profile If you see a Missing Profile message, select and click RGB (1998) 5.
  • Page 25 Black Point Compensation Note: If your image contains very saturated colors, select Perceptual. This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer’s color gamut. Print Print with Preview Show More Options , select...

  • Page 26: Selecting Print Settings And Printing

    Management Color Adjustment) Note: Make sure that you select Off (No Color Adjustment). If you don’t, the printer driver will apply additional correction to the image data, producing inaccurate results. 7. If you are printing on any of the following glossy media, make sure the checkbox is selected: ■...

  • Page 27: Macintosh Printing With A Color Profile

    Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile First set up your color management environment in Photoshop and assign a profile to your image, then select your print settings and print. Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 1. Open Photoshop. 2. Select Color Settings window: 3.
  • Page 28 Black Point Compensation Note: If your image contains very saturated colors, select Perceptual. This reduces the color saturation so that the colors fit within the printer’s color gamut. Managing Color With Profiles Profile box to see the effects of your profile choice on the screen.
  • Page 29 Photoshop and the Epson printer driver. If your printed image is lighter than expected and/or has a strong light blue cast, you probably turned on color management in both Photoshop and the Epson printer driver.

  • Page 30: Printing On Cds And Dvds

    CDs or DVDs. Before you load a CD or DVD, be sure to clean the rollers inside the printer, as described below. Also burn files, music, or video onto your CD or DVD before printing on it to prevent errors.

  • Page 31: Loading A Cd Or Dvd

    2. Turn on the printer. 3. Clean the rollers inside the printer (see page 30). 4. Remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder and remove the single sheet guide, if it is installed. Also close the paper support.

  • Page 32: Printing On A Cd Or Dvd

    Print CD program for printing label designs directly onto CDs or DVDs. Follow these steps to open the program and print on the disc you loaded in the printer: 1. Do one of the following to start Epson Print CD:...

  • Page 33: Removing Your Printed Cd/Dvd

    3. When you’re ready to print on the disc, open the You see one of these windows: Windows 4. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R1900 Series (Macintosh), if necessary. R1900 5. Click Print Removing Your Printed CD/DVD After your CD or DVD is printed, the tray ejects partially from the R1900 Series.

  • Page 34: Maintaining Your Printer

    You can check and clean the print head nozzles automatically using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility in your printer software. It prints a check pattern that your printer then reads to see if you have any clogged nozzles, which it then cleans, if necessary.

  • Page 35: Checking And Aligning The Print Head

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off your printer and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try printing again. If you do not use your R1900 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

  • Page 36: Checking The Ink Cartridge Status

    (the taskbar). You see the screen to the right. Macintosh: 1. Open the Applications 2. Open the EPSON Printer Utility2 3. Select SP R1900 EPSON StatusMonitor You see the screen to the right. Maintaining Your Printer icon in the bottom right folder.

  • Page 37: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    “replace cartridge” indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package.
  • Page 38 Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. 1. Remove any roll paper or canvas media loaded in the printer to prevent ink marks on the paper (see page 12).
  • Page 39 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 9. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. Maintaining Your Printer...
  • Page 40 10. Once you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. Press the H ink button to begin charging the ink. This takes about 2 1/2 minutes.

  • Page 41: Solving Problems

    Epson’s support website, FAQs, paper and ink purchasing, and Reference Guide. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series software. Open your on-screen Epson Information Center and select Download the Latest Software website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canada).
  • Page 42 The CD/DVD tray may be unable to eject. Gently pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the I paper button. See page 31 to reload the tray. The printer cover may be open. Close the printer cover to continue. (Leaving the printer cover open stops or prevents printing.) An ink cartridge is expended or not installed correctly, or is not compatible with the printer.

  • Page 43: Problems And Solutions

    Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the sheet feeder edge guide. Load only one sheet of compatible paper using the single sheet guide (see page 8). ■ Make sure the paper size settings in the printer software are correct for the paper you loaded. ■ If the paper is flashing and printing has stopped, make sure the printer cover is closed.

  • Page 44: Print Quality Problems

    CD/DVD Printing Problems ■ If the CD/DVD tray won’t load or jams in the printer, gently pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the CD/DVD tray, making sure to insert the tray correctly in the tray guide and align the arrows (see page 31). Also make sure the printer cover is closed.

  • Page 45: Where To Get Help

    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: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series) ■ Product serial number (located on the label in back) ■...

  • Page 46: Notices

    ■ Always turn off the R1900 Series using the P power light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the R1900 Series into an outlet on the same circuit as a photo copier or air control system that regularly switches on and off, or on an outlet controlled by a wall switch or timer.

  • Page 47: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    ■ Do not spill liquid on the R1900 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the R1900 Series yourself. ■ Unplug the R1900 Series and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged;...
  • Page 48 Epson requires a debit or a 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 49 abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred.

  • Page 50: Declaration Of Conformity

    47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink jet printer Model: B431A Notices...

  • Page 51: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
  • Page 52 CPD-24045R1 Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX XXX...

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