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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13
Printing From Start to Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
Printing in Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
Printing With a Macintosh  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   19
Selecting the Correct Paper Type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22
Managing Color With Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23
Windows Printing With a Color Profile  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23
Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   27
Printing on CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
Cleaning the Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
Loading a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   31
Printing on a CD or DVD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   32
Removing Your Printed CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33
Maintaining Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
Checking and Aligning the Print Head  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   35
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37
 
						

							4Contents
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Checking for Software Updates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Checking the Printer Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   45
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   46
 
						

							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 look and feel.
■Enhanced media handling of sheets and rolls for virtually any kind of print up 
to 13 × 44 inches, with or without borders.
■Advanced Radiance™ technology for maximizing color gamut volume while 
providing smoother color transitions.
■Resolutions up to 5760 × 1440 optimized dpi (dots per inch) with 
1.5 picoliter droplets for the finest details.
■Direct printing onto ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for 
professional-looking labels.
■Two Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast, easy connectivity to multiple 
computers.
■Downloadable premium ICC color profiles for precise color management.
Please follow these guidelines as you read the instructions on your Start Here sheet, 
User’s Guide book, and on-screen Reference Guide:
Warning: 
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution: 
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note: 
Notes contain important information about your R1900 Series.
Tip: 
Tips contain hints for better printing.
 
						

							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 typeMaximum sheets by size
Plain paper 120
Epson
® Presentation Paper Matte 100 
50 (B or Super B)
Epson
 Bright White Paper 80
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 30 (all sizes)
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 30 (4 × 6 inch, 8 × 10 inch, Letter, 
11 × 14 inch)
20 (5 × 7 inch)
10 (B, A3, Super B)
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 30 (4 × 6 inch, 8 × 10 inch, Letter)
20 (5 × 7 inch)
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte30 (Letter)
10 (A3 or Super B)
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 30 (4 × 6 inch or Letter)
10 (B)
 
						

							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 open the printer cover 
during printing.Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 30 (8 × 10 inch or Letter)
10 (11 × 14 inch, A3, or Super B)
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 
Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper1 sheet
Paper typeMaximum sheets by size
Wider paper Narrower paper
 
						

							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 the roll paper edge guide on the back of the 
printer all the way to the right.
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).
5. Turn on the printer so it can load the paper correctly.
Roll paper 
edge guide
 
						

							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 make sure the 
paper has fed all the way into the printer and 
is straight. The paper must feed straight so the 
printer can properly identify the edge of it.
If the paper is crooked or the front edge is 
visible, you may receive a paper jam error 
when you print. To avoid this, press and hold 
the 
Mroll paper button for three seconds to 
back the paper out. Press the 
Ipaper button 
to clear the paper out error, then load the 
paper again.
9. Close the printer cover and do not open it during printing.
 
						

							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 replacing cartridges to avoid ink marks on the paper.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder and remove the single sheet 
guide, if it is installed (see page 8). Also close the paper support.
3. Open the output tray, but do not pull out the extensions.
4. Place the roll paper holders on each end of the paper roll as shown.
5. Remove any tape and protective paper from the end 
of the roll and make sure the corners of the paper are 
cut at 90° angles to avoid paper feeding problems.
90°