Epson Stylus Photo R1900 User Manual

Epson Stylus  Photo R1900 Series
User’s Guide
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Contents3
Contents
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Available Epson Papers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

4Contents
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Checking for Software Updates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Checking the Printer Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   45...

Introduction5
Introduction
Yo u r  E p s o n  S t y l u s® 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®2 ink cartridges, including 
red and orange inks for improved facial tones and increased vibrancy.
■Improved gloss optimizer cartridge provides a smooth, uniform glossy coat on 
glossy papers for an unprecedented...

6Loading 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). 
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
You can load the following paper types and quantities in the sheet feeder. Load 
other paper types in the manual feed slot using the single sheet feeder (see page 8).
Paper...

Loading Paper7 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions, then open the output tray 
and pull out the extensions.
2. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side 
and beneath the tab. Then slide the edge guide against the paper.
Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. 
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...

8Loading Paper
Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet 
Guide
You can print professional quality photos on these paper types using the single 
sheet guide and the manual feed slot:
■Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper
■Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White
■Epson UltraSmooth® Fine Art Paper 250 gsm
■PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson
(See page 13 for available sizes.)
1. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and 
close the paper support. 
2. Open the output tray and pull out the 
extensions.
3. Slide...

Loading Paper9 6. Insert one sheet of paper, printable side up and against the right side, then 
slide the edge guide against the sheet, but not too tightly. 
Note: 
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.
8. Open the printer cover and...

10Loading Paper
Loading Roll Paper
You can load roll paper or canvas media to print large, panoramic images or 
multiple photos, with or without borders. 
You can load Epson roll paper in these widths: 
■8.3-inches wide
■13-inches wide
(See page 13 for a list of roll paper and canvas media types and sizes.)
Tip: 
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...