Epson R1800 Manual

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Loading Paper
You can load a variety of paper types in your printer, as described in these sections:
Paper/MediaWhere to loadSee page
Plain paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte*
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper*
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte*
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight*
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 
Double-sided*
Epson Double-sided Matte Paper*
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Premium Bright White PaperSheet feeder 12, 16
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper
Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Epson UltraSmooth
® Fine Art Paper
PremierArt
TM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for EpsonSingle sheet 
guide16 
						

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* This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets larger than 
letter-size; smaller paper can be loaded without it. See page 14.
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
1. Open the paper support and pull up the support extensions. 
2. Push in the bottom of the output tray. The tray opens and moves up. 
Roll paper, including PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas 
and Piezo Pro® Matte Canvas Roll paper 
holder20
Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs CD/DVD tray 66 
						

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3. Pull out the output tray extension and insert your paper against the right side of 
the sheet feeder.
Check the following as you load paper:
■Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscape-oriented 
documents.
■Load the printable side face-up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other 
side. (Epson paper packages open with the printable side face-up.)
■Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.
■Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
4. Adjust the left edge guide to fit lightly against the paper. 
Note: The left edge guide might move slightly during paper feeding and printing. 
Do not adjust the edge guide during printing.
Output tray
Output tray 
extension
Letter-size media
4 x 6”media 
						

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Loading Special Paper in the Sheet Feeder
You can load these Epson ink jet papers in the sheet feeder as follows:
* This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets larger than 
letter-size; smaller paper can be loaded without it. See page 15.
Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to prevent curling. 
Check the paper package for additional handling instructions.
Paper typeLoading capacity
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte*
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper*
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte*
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight*
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided*
Epson Double-sided Matte Paper*20 sheets (10 sheets for 
A3 or Super B sizes)
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper100 sheets (50 sheets for 
A3 or Super B sizes)
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Premium Bright White Paper80 sheets
Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 1 sheet at a time 
						

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Loading Multiple Sheets of Matte Paper
If you are loading multiple sheets of the following papers in sizes larger than letter 
(8.5 × 11 inches), attach the matte sheet support to the top of the sheet feeder to help 
separate the sheets of paper: 
■Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
■Epson Enhanced Matte Paper
■Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
■Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Follow these steps to load multiple large sheets of matte paper:
1. Open the paper support and pull up its extensions. 
						

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2. Place the hooks on the back of the matte sheet support over the paper support 
extension, then slide it all the way down.
Note: Remove the matte sheet support when you load other types of paper. 
Loading Special Paper in the Single Sheet 
Guide
Load these types of paper in the single sheet guide: 
■Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper
■Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
■Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
■PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson
1. Remove the roll paper holder if it’s installed (see page 20), make sure the 
CD/DVD tray guide is closed (see page 66), and close the paper support and its 
extensions.
Matte sheet 
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2. Slide the roll paper edge guide all the way to the right. 
3. Line up the notches on the single sheet guide with the slots on the back of the 
printer and insert them as shown. Then insert the tabs on the top of the guide 
into the slot beneath the printer cover. 
4. Turn on the printer (the printer must be on to load paper in the single sheet guide 
correctly).  
						

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5. Insert one sheet of paper against the right edge, then slide the edge guide against 
the sheet. 
6. Guide the paper into the slot and feed it into the printer until the paper meets 
resistance.  
						

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7. Maintain a constant pressure against the paper until the printer pulls the paper in 
slightly. Continue to apply light pressure until the paper begins feeding, then let 
go to allow the printer to adjust the paper position. 
8. Open the cover and look down into the printer to make sure the paper is straight 
and has fed all the way. 
If the paper hasn’t fed completely and the edge is visible, press the zroll paper 
button for 3 seconds to back the paper out. Press the 
)paper button to clear the 
paper out error, then load the paper again. 
9. Before printing, select 
Manual - Roll as the Source setting (Windows) or 
Manual - Roll as the Paper Source setting (Macintosh) in your printer software 
(see page 26 for Windows or page 31 for Macintosh).
Paper is loaded correctly If edge is visible, reload paper 
						

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Loading Roll Paper or Canvas
You can load 4-inch, 8.3-inch, or 13-inch wide roll paper (or 13-inch wide canvas) for 
printing large images, multiple photos, or panoramic images, with or without borders. 
The loading instructions apply to both paper and canvas, unless otherwise noted.
Tip: It’s a good idea to check your ink levels before loading and printing on roll 
paper. (See page 77.) If you need to replace an ink cartridge when roll paper is 
loaded, you should remove the paper; otherwise marks may appear in 
your printout.
1. Turn on the printer and remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder at the top of 
the printer.
2. If the output tray and extension are open, push them in, but leave the flap at the 
end of the tray down.
3. Swing out the roll paper guides until they are straight. 
Tip: Use lint-free, white cotton gloves when handling the media to avoid soiling it 
with the oils on your fingertips.